the spirit of saint luke`s

THE SPIRIT
OF
SAINT LUKE’S
May 2015
Glorify God with our gifts to serve all.
Worship Services
Sunday Mornings:
8:30 & 11:15 a.m.
Worship Service with
Holy Communion
(Nursery Provided)
Sunday School:
10:00 a.m.
Inside this Issue
Upcoming Events.………….…….2
Financial Notes…………….........3
Memorials/Honorariums…….....3
Discipleship………………………...4
Children/Youth Ministries.……..5
Mailbag……………………………….6
Prayer Ministries…………….…….6
Birthdays/Anniversaries………...7
Calendar & WorshipPart.…..insert
2014-2015
Congregational
Council Members
Bill Spong, President
Kari Lee Siko, Vice President
Elise Shelton, Secretary
Elmo Ilderton, Jr., Treasurer
Avery Atkinson, Youth
Buddy Brown, Senior
Jim Crane
Morrison Farish
Stephen Jackson, Youth
Lyn Miller
Gail Ozegovich
Jim Reaves
Bart Sabine
A Note from The Pastors
What would it look like for our church to step outside of its own four
walls to help the sick, the hungry, and the thirsty? What would it look
like if we flooded Summerville with grace for the outcast, healing for the
broken, and love for the forgotten? What would a compassion revolution
look like? It would look like Operation Inasmuch! Operation Inasmuch
is a one day service blitz, where our congregation will serve as many
hurting people as possible in our community on June 6. So, mark your
calendar and keep an eye on your bulletin for the sign-up sheet that is
coming soon.
Congratulations to Our Graduates…
Kyle Jordan Ashbaugh
Stratford High School
Avery Charlton Atkinson
Ashley Ridge High School
Kristopher Eric Kuhn
Pinewood Prep. High School
Gabriela “Gaby” Megan Vedders
Summerville High School
Kayla Elizabeth Westbury
Pinewood Prep. High School
Distinguished Service Award
Since 1980, the Department of Pediatrics at the University of
South Carolina, has awarded the William Weston Distinguished
Service Award for Excellence in Pediatrics. The award is given
annually to the pediatrician “whose life best exemplifies the
ideals of professional excellence, dedication and service to the
children of South Carolina.” On March 26, Dr. C. Morrison Farish
was presented the William Weston Distinguished Service Award.
Morrison has been actively engaged in the practice of pediatrics
for over 37 years. During his career, he has made major
contributions to the welfare of our children locally, in the Pee Dee
region, statewide, and nationally. Congratulations, Morrison!
UPCOMING EVENTS
WELCA CIRCLES
Tuesday Morning Circle
Evelyn Segelken Circle
Tuesday Evening Circle
Grace Circle
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING for
ELECTION OF COUNCIL and
BOARD MEMBERS ~ Sunday,
MAY 17 AFTER BOTH SERVICES
May 5 10:00 am
May 5
2:00 pm
May 5
7:00 pm
May 7
7:00 pm
2015 Nominees:
WELCA SPRING SALAD SUPPER
3 year term Council Members
 Amy Crosby
 Kevin Deise
 Joy Derrick
 Joe Young
 Marilyn Zielke
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 6:00 pm
Set-up & Decorate:
Tuesday Morning & Evelyn Segelken Circles
Clean-up:
Tuesday Evening & Grace Circles
Door Prizes:
All Circles
1 year term (Senior) Council
Member
 Sue Kaufman
 Tony Provenzano
MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 3:00 pm
Sponsored by Grace Circle
1 year term (Youth) Council
Member
 Stephen Jackson
 Erica Ringler
NEW GENERATION LUNCH
Wednesday, May 27, 12pm
Those 55 and older are invited to a lunch gathering in
the Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish to share for a
fun time of food and fellowship.
3 year term-Endowment Committee
 Ernest Beck
 Harley Henderson
 Joyce Stebbins
 Matt Zielke
Pentecost Gospel Procession
Worship Participants for May 24th
8:30 am
Crucifer: Katherine Young
Acolyte: Rives Miller
Torch Bearer: Mattie Miller
Torch Bearer: Camren Khoury
Bible Bearer: Riley Walker
Banner Bearer: Michael
Cline
11:15 am
Stephen Jackson
Caitlin Ashbaugh
Seth Ard
Angela Delia
Joseph Bazzle
3 year term-ARK Board
 Carol McDougall
3 year term-Children’s Center
Board
 Brenda Buckley-Kuhn
 David McDougall
 Michelle Jackson
St. Luke’s office will be closed on
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
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FINANCIAL NOTES
CONGREGATIONAL NEWS
St. Luke’s Mens
Softball Team Schedule—May
May
May
May
May
May
May
May
5,
7,
14,
19,
21,
26,
28,
Tuesday
Thursday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
8:00
8:00
7:00
7:00
9:00
8:00
7:00
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Field
Field
Field
Field
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Field
Field
March 2015 Year-to-Date
Receipts
$ 58,522.14 $ 146,670.43
Loan from Reserve $ 10,047.23 $ 10,047.23
Expenses
$ 68,569.37 $156,717.66
Receipts over (under)
0
0
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2
2
1
2
1
2
Mortgage
Payment to Principal
Add Principal
Interest
Balance
Music Ministry
Missionary
World Hunger
Food & Gas Cards
Pastors Discretionary Fund
LTSS
ARK
Human Needs Network
Wired Word Project
Memorial Fund
Principal Mortgage
Softball
ALTAR FLOWER DELIVERY SCHEDULE
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2,139.99
850.00
739.06
211,428.75
Special Offering
All games are played at Gahagan Park.
Come out and cheer for our St. Luke’s Men’s
Softball Team.
May
May
May
May
$
$
$
$
Joyce Stebbins
Tom Smith
Dora Ann Reaves, Ruth Woolfrey
John and Donna Pardee
Thank you for serving!
$ 522.00
$ 375.00
$ 125.00
$ 50.00
$ 54.59
$
0.00
$ 10.00
$ 1082.00
$ 130.00
$ 375.00
$ 150.00
$ 1,171.00
The following Memorials were received in
March to the Glory of God for:
The St. Luke’s Children’s Center will be
recognized during worship on Sunday, May 3, and
the children will sing at our 11:15 am service. We
are so grateful to God for this ministry at St.
Luke’s! We rejoice with them as they celebrate the
end of another great school year with all of their
teachers, students, and families:
May 5 - SLCC Teacher Dinner, 6:30 pm
May 14 - Three Year Old’s Picnic, 6:30 pm
May 21 - Four Year Old’s Graduation, 6:30 pm
Memorial Fund
Joe Dufford
Louis Hollis
Donnie Kornharens
Al Moser
Karl Segelken
Les Zielke
Our Christian Condolences to:
Duska Willis, upon the death of her mother,
Ruth Ann Willis.
Anne and Carroll Selander, upon the death of
their grandson, Freddy Selander.
The Blank family, upon the death of St. Luke’s
Member, Jennie Blank.
JUNE/JULY 2015 Newsletter Deadline:
MAY 15
Thank you for your promptness
and support! Email articles to:
[email protected]
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DISCIPLESHIP
SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:00 am
Kids, Ages 2-6th Grade
May 3 (Easter 5)
“Let Us Love One Another: Acts 8:26-40
May 10 (Easter 6)
“Abide In Love” John 15: 9-17
May 17 (Easter 7)
“Mathias is Chosen” Acts 1:15-17,21-26
May 24 (Pentecost_
“Filled with the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:1-21
May 31
TBD
Youth in 7th-12 Grade
May 3
“Signs & Wonders” Acts 3-5
May 10
“Persecution & Growth” Acts 6-8
May 17
“Peter” Acts 5:8-9, 1 Peter 3, 2 Peter 1
May 24
“Paul”
May 31
“New Creation” Revelation 1, 4, 21
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Get ready to whirl through the summer with us! Our
Children's Summer Sunday School program will continue
using the Whirl curriculum in a slightly different (and
fun!) format.
Each week, children, ages 2 through grade 6, will gather
to focus on lessons that are rooted in the lectionary
readings. During Large Group Experience, all children
will participate in a lively retelling of the Bible story.
Afterwards, the children will have the opportunity to
connect to the story through games and craft activities.
For this to happen, we need teaching teams willing to
commit to teach three Sundays during the summer. Call
a friend or two, and invite them to join you! This is an
opportunity for you to serve the children of St Luke’s,
giving of your time and talent. What a wonderful way
to encourage the spiritual growth of our children! Please
contact Karen Schultz at the church office (873-2652),
or Patty Brown (743-8368), so that you can choose your
Sundays. Your lesson materials and excited children will
be waiting!
ADULT MIDWEEK OPPORTUNITIES
Monday Morning Bible Study, 10:00 am
A Study of Proverbs
Led by: Dora Ann Reaves & Carol Kleppin
Location: Archives Room
ADULT I: AUGSBURG CLASS
This class uses the Augsburg Bible Study, “God, The
Holy Spirit”
Facilitators: Bob Curry and Herb Hollar
Location: Fellowship Hall, Archives Room
Monday Men’s Bible Study, 6:00 pm
“Christ Connects”
Led by: Bob Curry.
Location: Education Building, ARK Room
ADULT II: WIRED WORD
Discussion on scripture relating to current events
Facilitator: Sherry Martschink
Location: Fellowship Hall, Mother’s Day Out
Room
Wednesday Night Bible Study, 6:00 pm
We are now reading the “Epistles” (letters) from the
community of believers of the Beloved disciple. We try
to relate these words to our moment in history:
“Where is God in all this?”
Led by: Mary Meynardie
Location: Fellowship Hall, Archives Room
ADULT III BIBLE STUDY—Our Faith in
Song: Exploring the Gospel in Hymnody
Led by: Jason Bazzle
Location: ARK Craft Room
ADULT IV: LUTHERANISM 101
Led by: Elise Shelton
Location: ARK Living Room
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Children/Youth Ministries
JAM:Grades K-5
Save the Date . . .
JAM, will be held on Wednesday,
May 20, from 5:30 – 7:00PM. This
month, we will celebrate the story of
Pentecost and the fruits of the Spirit.
Our meal will be provided by Rosa
Bailey, Sue Kaufman, and Sue Thomas.
Join us for an exciting night of games,
crafts, stories, and fun!
VBS—JULY 27-31, 2015
“x” MARKS THE SPOT
MUSIC CAMP
Don’t miss our annual St. Luke’s
Music Camp on June 22-26, with a
performance on June 28. We will
be presenting, “Elijah! God’s
Faithful Prophet.” For more
information, contact Jason Bazzle.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Sunday, May 3, 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 3:00 p.m.
OUR NEXT CONFIRMATION MENTOR/
MENTEE BREAKOUT SESSION IS ON
SUNDAY, MAY 17, at 10:00 A.M. IN THE
CHAPEL
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, May 3, 4:00 p.m. RiverDogs Game
Sunday, May 17, 4:30 p.m. Messy Games
CONFIRMATION SERVICE
On, Pentecost Sunday, May 24, at our
11:15 a.m. worship service, we will
celebrate the confirmation of:
Caitlin Ashbaugh
Alexys Bailey
Joseph Bazzle
Trevor Merriman
Erica Ringler
A reception will be held in their honor
during Coffee Hour that morning
between the services.
ATTN Campfirmation Students: We will
leave together for Lutheridge after
church on Sunday, June 7th, and will
return on the 13th.
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St. Luke’s Mailbag . . .
PRAYER MINISTRIES
Disciples in our Community
Evelyn Addison
Jane Barenborg
Lois Cannon
Joy Derrick
Stephen DeLonge
Carol Eberhardt
Charlene Fuchs
Eveta Haynes
Carole Hosenfeld
Bruce Kaufman
Lorraine Korn
Sherry Martschink
Margaret Pollack
Carl Ritchie
Vickie Stender
Stewart Waters
Glenn Workman
Dear St. Luke’s,
Thank you for your generous gift in support of
Missionary Dean Hoelz.
Richard Duncan, Director ELCA Mission Funding
Dot Bailey
Emilie Barker
Barbara Delia
Alice DeLonge
Carol Dixon
Phil Fail
Jane Hartwig
Nancy Hollis
Dorothy Jameson
Fran Knight
Edna and Walt Livey
Marise Moody
Chase Ringler
George Seago
Toni Theisz
Carol Williams
Friends & Families
Joan Baker, Inga Barber, Jena Biddie, Bob Bilheimer,
Jacki Boyd, Reese Burdette, Stephen DeFrank,
Josephine Dupont, Jean “Bubba” Duppstadt, Jim Emig, Joyce Fewell, Elizabeth Flinn, Joanne Floyd, Ryan
Floyd, Joann Foulds, David Fralick, George Garlow,
Erick Gordon, Steve Hartman, Jennifer Haynes, Keith
Hogan, Michelle Holloway, Helen Holmberg, David
Knaub, Betty Lindenberger, Tiana Lopez, Janice Martin, Rosemary MacKinnon, J. W. McLellen, Frankie
Merrill, Gerald Nordsiek, Rachel Parkick, Tom Parker,
Debbie Pauls, Vicky Peterman, Ryan and Harrison
Phalen, Tosha Rivera, Elisabeth Ruebig, Shirley Robinson, Katie Schafer, Harold Schaller, Mary Ann Selander, Elsie Shealy, Matt Sherlock, Kori Smith, Steve
Tyler, Tommie Soileau, Sage Stone, John Taylor,
and Diana Wolf
All Those Who Serve Our Country
Cory Ashbaugh
Eric DeLonge
Joshua Gary
Nathan Ley
Tiffany Martschink
Daniel Walker
A WORD OF THANKS
The Human Needs Network
would like
to thank everyone who contributed to our weekly
“Change the World” campaign during the month of
April. Through your generosity, we raised $966.35
and can continue to help our fellow neighbors who
are in need. A special thanks to our offering
collectors: Elisa, Jocelyn, and Juliet Rice.
Kevin Asleson
Paul Edwards
Sarah Hamby
Matthew Lotz
Craig Schultz
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE IF
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YOU WOULD LIKE TO REMOVE OR ADD
ANYONE TO OUR PRAYER LISTS.
May Birthdays
May 2
Casey Dorman
Derek Freshman
Andy Rickett
May 3
Jackson Segelken
Larry Shaffer
Carlisle Stroud
Jackson Yingling
May 5
Amy Crosby
Barbara Delia
John Myers
Penny Rooney
Dylan Simmons
May 6
Carol McDougall
May 7
Jennifer Hale
Craig Unger
May 8
Sue Weber
May 9
Caitlin Ashbaugh
Mary Dawn Henry
Kevin Phelan
May 10
Patty Brown
Sue Kaufman
Emily Loehrke
May 11
James Bateman
Caerdwean Norton
May 14
Bethany Atkinson
Jake Wall
May 15
Tony Artman
Noah Huber
Kari Siko Walters
May 16
Dennis Carney
Vanessa Eagan
Carolyn Odle
May 17
Austin Delia
Jeffrey Hale
Bud Hoener
Chris Nowell
Sharon Sessler
May 18
Sarina Fredricksen
May 19
Marcela McGrath
May 20
Evelyn Addison
John Myers III
Clyde Wilson
May 21
Rosa Bailey
Bart Sabine
Matt Zielke
May 23
Beth Wallace
May 24
Tonya Tompkins
May 25
Michelle Jackson
Kimberly Miller
Devon Norton
Bobbie Stroud
May 26
Bill Duke
Jim Neal
May 27
Wayne McGlohon
May 28
Cindy Rooney
May 29
Lisa Cuthbert
Jane Hartwig
Matt Peterson
Susan West
May 30
Christy Ashbaugh
William Crawford
Vickie Filyaw
Amy Kerley
Michael Kilcoyne
Judy Simokat
Penny Unger
May 31
Stephen Jackson
Glenn Segelken
Wedding Anniversaries
May 7
Larry and Edith Shifflette
Craig and Donna Unger
May 10
Barry and Barbara Kraft
May 12
Greg and Kelly Hair
Mark and Jane Moderhack
May 16
Jeffrey and Kirsten Artman
May 17
Michael and Stephanie Willard
May 18
Bob and Janet Holley
May 19
Nathan and Andrea Rice
May 26
Andy and Debbie Rickett
May 27
Mickey and Anita Winfree
May 29
Greg and Deb Frank
Mike and Kristina Riley
May 30
Walt and Edna Livey
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BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES
May 1
Dena Cordes-Olivi
Aldret Crosby
Alice Delonge
Florence Jessen
Richard Landsman
D McCollum
Magy Vedders
Cassidy Yingling
May 2
Emily Spears
Kaylee Spears
May 3
Trish Gallagher
Carl Ritchie
Larry Shaffer
May 4
Rose Erickson
Inge Henderson
May 5
Colby Goodwin
May 6
Tom Miller
Nolan Welch
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May 7
Jeanne Thrower
May 8
Lisa Hancock
May 9
Michael Dixon
Isabelle McGrath
May 11
Earline Metz
Erika Starnes
May 12
Alexys Bailey
May 13
Corina Rhea
Nathan Rice
Elise Shelton
Caroline Stanfield
May 14
Stephanie Patriss
Gail Youngblood
May 15
Buddy Brown
Stephen DeLonge
Melvin Green
Waltraud Musselman
Carol Powers
May 17
Chad Shelton
May 18
Bill Hager
May 19
Josefina Wood
May 21
Seth Strickland
May 23
Cynthia Kornahrens
Mike Riley
May 25
Elizabeth Spears
May 26
Earl Anglin
May 27
Taylor Kerley
Nick Sabine
Kaden Townsend
May 28
Will Duke
Michael Kilcoyne
Rob Shanks
May 29
Erica Briles
Faye Croft
Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Website
843-873-2652
888-371-1892
[email protected]
www.sllc.org
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Children’s Center Sunday
Ascension Sunday & Congregational Elections
Pentecost & Confirmation
Quillos Presented to Our High School Graduates
Pastors
ANDREA RICE
[email protected]
NATHAN RICE
[email protected]
Director of Music Ministries
JASON BAZZLE
[email protected]
Lay Ministries Coordinator
KAREN SCHULTZ
[email protected]
Parish Coordinator
CHARLENE FUCHS
[email protected]
Financial Secretary
EDIE POWELL
[email protected]
Custodian
MIKE RISERVATO
Nursery Attendants
BRITTNEY REESE, JEAN HODGES
St. Luke’s Children’s Center
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
206 Central Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage
Address Service Requested
Permit #75
Summerville, SC
MARY REID, Director
Office: (843) 871-6666
The ARK (Adult Respite Care)
PEG LAHMEYER, Director
Office: (843) 832-2357
Mother’s Day Out
JUDY SIMOKAT, Director
Office: (843) 873-2652
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