Senior Newsletter February 2021
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We are so excited to see you during our monthly Zoom Video Chat with friends on Friday, February 19 starting at 10:30 a.m. EST. Our special guest this month will be John Masson III who will be delighting our ears with some fantastic music. All you need to participate is a telephone (but laptops, tablets, and cell phones will allow you to “see” others)!
To join, call 1-929-205-6099. When asked for the Meeting ID, dial 820 9584 2099.
*Standard phone company service charges apply for long-distance calls from home phones.
If you are using a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can simply click the link below at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 19 to join video chat:
No reservations needed. Just drop in, to check-in with friends!
Senior Zoom calls last about 30-45 minutes and participants are welcome to log on or off as needed at any time. These online events are free and open to all.
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Senior Recipe Corner
This month we are highlighting the new Senior Recipe Corner. Gather your recipes and send them to Liz Vasquez to be published in upcoming newsletters. We will highlight one recipe each month. Click the button below to view the recipe submitted by Audrey Arnold. Bon Appetit!
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Consider this ...
"He who is of a calm and happy nature will hardly feel the pressure of age". — Plato
Thought for the day:
Friends love all the time, and kinsfolk are born for times of trouble. ~Proverbs 17:17
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Reminder: The church campus will be closed on February 15 in observance of President's Day, and will re-open on Tuesday, February 16 at 9:00 a.m.
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On-Campus Worship Resumes Sunday, February 14!
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This Sunday St. Luke's will resume on-campus worship! When registering, you can select one of two worship times:
9:15 a.m. Contemporary in Founder's Hall
11:15 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary
Registration opens Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. weekly (children's programming available by registration)
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Stay connected with your St. Luke's family virtually by watching worship live on Facebook Sundays. Contemporary at 9:15 a.m. and Traditional at 11:15 a.m. EST! A Facebook account is not required to watch worship online.
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Mark the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday worship online or on-campus (registration required). Click the button below to register for on-campus worship or learn more about picking up ashes for online worship.
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Stay connected with the online St. Luke's Ministry Guide! Click the button below to view a weekly schedule of online events and classes, see updates from the ministry areas you love, and MORE!
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NEW SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Marketing and Communication Volunteer Opportunities
Some Benefits while volunteering:
- Get a sneak peek at upcoming St. Luke’s programs and events
- Have early access to the latest St. Luke’s information
- Grow St. Luke’s online and in-person community
- Be part of a collaborative team
- Learn new technology
- Connect with St. Lukers and potential new St. Lukers
- Support St. Luke’s purpose and vision
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Care Ministries
Let us know about life events, illness, surgery, or hospitalizations by calling the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262. If you need to speak to a pastor in an emergency, call 407.876.4991 ext. 316.
Care Visitation Team: Let us know if you or someone in your family has an upcoming surgery. Mark your online Connection Card or contact the Care Office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262, so a Visitation Team member can call and pray with you while hospitalized. Know a St. Luker who needs help staying connected? Contact the Care Office; a Visitation Team member can check in with them.
Caring Kitchen: Know a St. Luker who would like a crockpot meal? Contact the Care Office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262.
Hearts to Hands: Please continue to knit/crochet for Hearts to Hands at home during this time.
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This Lent, join a new Book
or Bible Study!
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Contemplative Way with Joanie Mills
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom
This contemplative prayer group begins with centering prayer and silent meditation each week. Using the Lord’s Prayer, Lectio Divina, journaling, and other spiritual practices this group focuses on their growth as Christ-followers. They generally study a book together, reading and discussing many of the passages in class. Contemplative Way is a chapter in the Contemplative Outreach of Central Florida. This is an ongoing class. Participants can join at any time. Click the button below to register.
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Plugged In with Kathy Thatcher
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This fun-loving ongoing book study group enjoys a robust discussion in a trusting environment, relating today's world with the Biblical story. Most studies are 6-8 weeks. Occasional field trips and service projects are also included. Participants can join at any time.
Starting, Tuesday, February 16, 2021, we will be reading and discussing The Last Days of Jesus, as a six-week study from the Deeper Connection Series.
Join us on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room of Building C. Click the button below to register.
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Kick-off 2021 by exploring the Bible without leaving the comfort of your home. Wednesday night Bible Study is led by Dr. Bill Barnes and St. Luke's pastors. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Zoom Webinar (virtual). This class will continue throughout the year. Click the button below to register.
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Life Together Groups
Life Together is an online experience where people can find community, friendship, and spiritual growth. Online Zoom gatherings will be 60 minutes or less and provide an opportunity for discussion, prayer requests, resource sharing, and more. These groups are fluid so login when you can and don’t worry if you miss a day.
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Contact Liz Vasquez, Director of Adult Discipleship & Evangelism, with any questions.
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"I Need Help" and "I Would Like to Help"
I Need Assistance
If you need assistance, during this time of COVID-19, please complete the short questionnaire below to learn about available resources.
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I Would Like to Help
Complete the questionnaire below to learn how you can use your spiritual gifts and resources to encourage and support others who are struggling during this season of COVID-19.
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A new online 13-week GriefShare group starts February 24 and meets from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Zoom. Participants will purchase their workbooks directly from GriefShare. There is a $15.00 fee for the workbook. Contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 or email for more information.
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Registration for VBS Volunteers opens on February 15! Volunteers will be able to register children early. General registration will open on March 15.
VBS Dates: June 21-25
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Shop handmade crafts, decor, clothing, and more at great prices for a cause at the UMW Gift Shop, located in the Annex behind St. Luke's Building C. All Christmas items are now 50% off! For more information visit st.lukes.org/umw.
*Face coverings and social distancing are required on St. Luke’s campus.
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Blood Drive Two Big Red Buses will be at St. Luke’s on Sunday, February 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. near Building C. Photo ID required. Pre-scheduling your time slot is strongly encouraged. OneBlood is able to take walk-ins but it will depend on how many remaining slots are open.
Contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 or email for more information.
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Caring for a spouse, parent, or child with a long-term illness, special needs, or age-related issues? Join St. Luke's monthly support group for caregivers on Zoom Sunday, March 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for resources, support, prayer, and community. A different topic presented each month. Click the button below to register.
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Oberammergau Passion Play
with Dr. Bill & Kim Barnes in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has postponed the once-in-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play until 2022. Pastor Bill and Kim Barnes still plan to host the combined Passion Play and Danube River Cruise. Email Pastor Bill at bbarnes@st.lukes.org for questions or to request a mailed brochure.
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Looking for a central place for convenient and secure access to worship, connect, and give? The St. Luke's app has you covered. Click the button below to learn more and to download the app TODAY!
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Send us your St. Luke’s photos, and you could be featured on the cover of the Senior Newsletter! Email your photos to connect@st.lukes.org.
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