Weekly Update - December 16, 2021

Peace St Lukers,

“peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I give to you not as the world gives. Don’t be troubled or afraid.” – John 14:27

“The Lord is near. Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks. Then the peace of God that exceeds all understanding will keep your hearts and minds safe in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

“A child is born to us, a son is given to us, and authority will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, prince of Peace. There will be vast authority and endless peace For David’s throne and for his kingdom, establishing and sustaining it with justice and righteousness now and forever.” – Isaiah 9:6-7

“Then Mary said, ‘I am the Lord’s servant. Let it be with me just as you have said. Then the angel left her.” – Luke 1:15

Here we have many different scriptures defining peace. Peace of mind, calming anxiety, worry and fear. Peace that is the work of justice and righteousness in the world, a Kingdom authority that is not of empire worlds but of God. And finally, in the end, a peace Mary comes to be surrendering to God’s invitation to help deliver God’s peace through the Incarnate Jesus. . .

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Join us as we pray for the individuals and families devastated by the deadly tornadoes that destroyed lives, livelihood, and properties in the South and Midwest last weekend. In addition to prayer, you can provide tangible support for the victims by donating money.

Below are online links to UMC Conferences in affected areas through which you can give your donations. (Source: UM Communications).

TENNESSEE-WESTERN KENTUCKY CONFERENCE

Serving the hardest hit area of Mayfield, Kentucky, along with Middle Tennessee

KENTUCKY CONFERENCE

Serving Russellville, Bowling Green, Dawson Springs, Eddyville

ARKANSAS CONFERENCE

Serving the Monette area, Leachville Charge, Trumann Area

ILLINOIS GREAT RIVERS CONFERENCE

Amazon Warehouse was destroyed

MISSOURI CONFERENCE

Serving St. Charles County, western St. Louis and southeast St. Louis

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As December 31 approaches, consider giving a year-end gift to support the St. Luke’s ministries you love and help us finish 2021 strong financially. To be recognized in the 2021 tax year, all gifts must be given on or before Friday, December 31. Gifts can be given during on-campus worship, sent via US Mail (postmarked by December 31), placed in the metal drop box outside Building C (by December 31), or completed online by 11:59 PM on December 31.

Text SLUMC to 77977 for a link to give online or click the link below. Contact Andrea Whisnant by December 22 for instructions if you’d like to make a non-cash gift of stock. Thank you so much for your support.

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In this pandemic, our partnership with the Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) has become a critical source of much-needed fresh produce for people who are facing food insecurity. There are gleaning opportunities coming up on December 17, 18, 20, 23, and 30 with additional dates in January.

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