Weekly Update - July 18, 2024

Dear St. Lukers,

I am so excited to preach this Sunday because our scripture is from Romans 12. A few years ago, when we were studying the Simplify series, we asked everyone to find their scriptural “life verse”—something that helps you live more purposefully and, when you hear it or come to it in prayer or devotion, brings you back to the simplicity of life: loving God, others, and self.

I couldn’t choose just one, being the rebellious, problem child I have been since school. I picked an entire chapter. Romans 12, with particular emphasis on verses 1-3.

So, brothers and sisters, because of God’s mercies, I encourage you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice that is holy and pleasing to God. This is your appropriate priestly service. 2 Don’t be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you can figure out what God’s will is—what is good and pleasing and mature. – Romans 12: 1-3 (CEB)

Verse 3 will be our theme verse for this Sunday as we seek ways to...

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Associate Director of Missions

The Associate Director of Missions will be an integral part of the Missions Ministries Team, which includes the Mission Council, lay leaders, volunteer teams, staff, interns, and independent contractors. This role involves maintaining and creating systems for communication, volunteer tracking, and financial management across all areas of the Missions Ministries. The Associate Director will assist in directing mission ministry leaders, volunteer teams, interns, and independent contractors, as well as coordinate volunteer recruitment and mission events. Please send resumes to mcooper@st.lukes.org or click here for more information.



We invite all interested candidates to apply and encourage you to share this opportunity within your networks. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to St. Luke’s mission and community. 

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Help our Title 1 Elementary School partners step into the school year on the right foot! We are collecting in-kind donations of hygiene kits and new children’s shoes for Maxey and Mollie Ray Elementary.



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 starting back up this fall!

• First Rehearsal - August 14
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Care

Click the button below for a variety of support groups, volunteer opportunities, and resources like:

• Caring Kitchen
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• 50 North Travel Forum - July 26
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• Monthly Men's Breakfast - August 15
• Annual UWIF Ladies' Tea - August 24

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• Blood Drive and Blood Pressure Screenings - September 29