St. Luke's Senior Newsletter May 2022
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St. Luke’s offers many activities for active adults. This vibrant group of disciples worship, connect, grow, serve, and commit to all that God calls us to!
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Hats Off to our Volunteers!
Barbara Lucken, a long-time member of St. Luke’s, recently shared a few memories of earlier days.
“We moved here from Baltimore as my husband was employed there for Martin Marietta. Due to his assignments, we moved frequently, living in Fort Walton Beach, El Paso Texas, and even overseas in Germany.”
“Exploring different places and cultures was interesting and beneficial to both our two daughters. After they grew older, I also began a career with Martin Marietta as a procurement administrator and worked for 21 years in engineering tooling and test equipment.”
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During those years, Barbara says she was comforted to find St. Luke’s close to home and becoming her family.
“I especially loved the church’s emphasis on missions, so I volunteered for the cooperative food program that we supported for people in need.” And for 12 years, she assisted those contacting the church for financial help. Much later she began volunteering at our Community Counseling Center and continues giving a few days of assistance there each week.
Barbara now finds time to travel, play bridge, and sets aside time to create a medley of crafts, including colorful ceramics, stitchery, and quilted pictures, many of which she donates to our UMW Blessed Treasures Gift Shop.
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Ministry News
As you move through 2022, we invite you to participate in this rhythm throughout the year
LEARN
After Easter, we started a new study on the book of Matthew! Join us on Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom to hear a presentation by a visiting professor from the Candler School of Theology followed by Q&A. Each week, you can preview and engage with the Scriptures prior to the Sunday sermon. Sign up any time by clicking the button below:
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LIVE
Find community with others as you gather throughout the week in your Life Together Groups. Participants can join groups online any day of the week or in person on Wednesday nights. To learn more and sign up, click the button below or call 407.876.4991 ext. 216.
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Coping with Caregiving: Caring for a spouse, parent, or child with a long-term illness, special needs, or age-related issues brings stress and unforeseen challenges to our lives. Take a small break from your routine and join St. Luke’s on Zoom for candid conversations where you can share your concerns, challenges, and blessings with others in a safe space.
Register by clicking the button below or call the Care Office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262. We hope you will join us.
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Circle of Friends: The United Methodist Women have created this small group for fellowship, connection, and care. If you would like to know more about this “sisterhood,” contact Anita Vrionedes at 407.247.0232.
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Worship with us on Sundays!
9:30 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary
9:30 a.m. Contemporary in Founder’s Hall
St. Luke’s offers both service styles live on Facebook at 9:30 (Contemporary) and 11:00 a.m. (Traditional) EST.
Children’s programming for infants through 5th graders during both on-campus worship services is also available.
Visit the Building C Rotunda after worship for coffee, donuts, and lots of fellowship with friends!
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A Facebook account is not needed to watch worship online.
Contact Luky Nova with questions at 407.876.4991 ext. 215.
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Hearts to Hands Ministry: Knit and crochet prayer shawls, newborn and preemie hats and blankets, and prayer squares. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and an eagerness to create. Free classes are offered on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room on the first floor of Building C. Share fellowship while knitting/crocheting with friends. Contact the Care Office by email or call 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for more information.
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Volunteer in Grow It Forward Micro Farm: Volunteers are needed to help with this fast-growing network of community farms that advances economic and food sovereignty in under-resourced communities. We need volunteers at the St. Luke’s farm, as well as our other farm locations. We are grateful for your support in eradicating food disparity in the Pine Hills and Winter Garden area. For questions, email St. Luke's farm. To learn more about the Farm, click the button below.
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St. Luke’s will help bridge the OCPS food supply chain gap by providing fresh produce and shelf-stable products to our partner school, Maxey Elementary School.
You can help us each month by collecting specific items.
Food Donations Needed in May and June
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Black Beans
Canned Chicken
Rice
Peanut Butter
Grape Jelly
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These items may be placed in the labeled bins outside of the Sanctuary and in Founder’s Hall.
Thank you for helping us bridge the gap at Maxey! For more information click the button below.
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Caring Volunteers Needed: Connect with St. Lukers who may have care needs or prayer requests. Send texts, emails, or call from the comfort of your home. Email the Care Office or call 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for details.
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Theatre at St. Luke’s presents
Oliver!
Select dates from July 22-August 7
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- 50+ Strength Exercise Classes (via Zoom)
- Boot Camp (on-campus)
- Tai Chi (on-campus)
Click the button below, then click the Sports and Fitness Groups tab on the webpage to learn more and sign up.
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Contact Cassie Livingston, the Administrator for Grow Ministries, at 407.876.4991 ext. 269 for more information.
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Health Tips
Improving your posture
Inhale through your nose. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
Exhale through your nose as you shift your weight to your left foot as you turn to the right.
Inhale as you face forward.
Exhale as you shift your weight to your right foot as you turn to the left.
Repeat exercise.
Move as slowly as possible.
- Al Aki
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Bible Quiz
Which gospel does not include a birth narrative for Jesus?
A. Matthew
B. Mark
C. Luke
D. Both A & C
Scroll down to the end for the answer.
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What activities for seniors would you like to see in the coming months?
Want to be featured in an upcoming newsletter?
Let’s fill up the calendar with opportunities to connect with others!
Send your stories, photos, suggestions, and requests by calling 407.876.4991 ext 216 or by email to Liz Vasquez.
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Answer to Bible Quiz:
C – the Gospel of Mark does not include the birth story of Jesus, who is first mentioned in Chapter 1, verse 9.
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