ST. LUKE’S COMMUNITY CHURCH
1140 McDuff Avenue SouthwJacksonville, Florida 32205-7551
Phone: (904) 389-7726wFax: (904) 389-7626
stlukescc@bellsouth.netwwww.stlukescommunitychurch.org
Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
ACT 29 E-NEWSLETTER
Volume 2, Issue 9 March 4, 2009
St. Luke’s – The name “St. Luke’s” was chosen as our name in 1984 because Saint Luke was the only Gentile writer of the Bible. He was a physician and patron saint of healing. St. Luke’s Gospel is the Gospel of women, gentiles, prodigals, and Samaritans.
Act 29 Newsletter - Saint Luke also wrote the book of Acts, and it’s the New Testament book that records the history of the birth and growth of the church. The Book of Acts ends rather abruptly in the 28th chapter, but the history and growth of the church continues. Our e-newsletter strives to tell that continuing story of church growth and so the name Act 29 was chosen. St. Luke’s Community Church might be considered the 29th act in the drama of God’s redemption.
-Reprinted from Act 29 Newsletter November 1985-
What’s in the Bible
And
Why Should I Care?
Beginning Wednesday evening, March 4, our new Bible Study Series, "What's in the Bible and Why Should I Care?", will be an 8-month series about the Bible and what we find in it as the Word of God. It will be an exciting journey as we discover just what the Bible does tell us to help us along life’s road. This will be an interactive participatory study, and study guides will be given to all participants. Each study is a 4-week series.
During March Rev. Dr. Jack Inman will lead us in a study of “What’s in the Bible About God?” The following studies will be –
“An Expanded View of God”
“What’s in the Bible About Jesus?”
“What’s in the Bible About the Holy Spirit?”
“What’s in the Bible About Church?”
“What’s in the Bible About Us?”
“What’s in the Bible About Life Together?"
Join us for our Wednesday evening dinners at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m.
SPRING FORWARD
It’s that time again! Time to change your clocks and “Spring Forward.” Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Be sure to set your clock forward one hour before going to bed Saturday evening or you will get to church an hour late!
LENT
Many traditions have celebrated Lent as a time to “sacrifice” something you truly enjoy such as sweets, etc., no meats on Friday, etc., to remind us of the sacrifice Christ gave with His life for our salvation. This year we are being challenged to not sacrifice such things, but to sacrifice “time” by finding some special area of need in the world and donating your time to ministry in the Name of Christ. Let Lent be a time of honoring Christ through service, not a time of feeling “forced to give up” sweets, etc. Christ never redeemed any of us to sit around waiting for His return!
On Sunday, February 22, Lenten Offering Cards were distributed in our morning Worship Service. The cards are designed with slots to hold quarters, enough slots to hold $10. We then bring those filled cards to the church and place them in the offering as a special Lenten Offering. This year’s Lenten Offering will be used to complete renovation of the dais in the sanctuary.
Our 2009 Church Theme
James 1:22, “..be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only…” teaches us we are to be more than “pew-warmers.”
NEW MEMBERS CLASS
We will be holding a New Members Class on Saturday, March 7. The class will begin at 9:30 AM with a continental breakfast. If you are interested in membership with St. Luke’s Community Church you will need to attend a membership class. Please see Rev. Harvey, Terri Satterwhite or Stephen Jones to register for this class so that proper materials can be prepared.
If you wish to be added to our prayer list, or know of anyone we should add to our prayer list, please call the church office or Rev. Harvey.
Our 2009 Church Board
Jerry Gardner, Stephen Jones, Bil Detore, Debra Vasquez, Bernadette Stephens
Our Interim Pastor
Rev. Dr. Harvey Carr
Our Minister of Music
Tommy Strong
Our Church Office Administrator
Terri Satterwhite
Our “Don’t Go to Church; Be the Church” Development Program
Our Extended Family
Adam Bowman – Thanks giving for Employment
Barbara Stafford – Cancer
Bill Kimak – West Jax Rehabilitation
Bill Solomon
Connie & Saundra
Dale Elmblade – Sale of home in Jacksonville
Dennis Bohlke – Employment
Don’s Father
Don Green
Dot Simmons – Surgery – Fernandina Beach Hospital
Jerry Gardner – St. Vincent’s Hospital, Room 5303
Rev. Lee Carlton – Cancer
Kerry (and Claudia’s) mother – hospitalized with breathing problems
Lora Leatham – Incurable Brain Cancer
Louis King – (Reneé King’s Father) – Shand’s Hospital, Room 817 - Multiple Strokes
P.J. Britt – Follicular Lymphoma
Prudencia’s Aunt – Cancer
Ray Kelly’s Mother – Recuperating at home following surgery to remove a kidney
Rich Goicoechea – Emphysema
Rick
Ruby Thompson – (Terri Satterwhite’s Aunt) – St. Vincent’s Hospital – Heart Attack
Ruth Hightower – Cancer
Sandra Tilletts – Palatka Hospital (possible leg amputation)
Steve Harper – Thanksgiving for Employment
Sue Birks – Sale of Property
Should you know of any of our congregants or friends of the church who are ill and/or hospitalized, please e-mail or phone the church office so that we can properly arrange for prayer and visitation.
St. Luke’s Prayer Warriors
Available to provide you prayer and support
Barbara Stump – Call Anytime. 272-6256 (Home), 318-4187 (Cell)
Don Green – Call Tue., Thurs. – Sat. After 7:00pm, Sundays – afternoon & evening, 772-8466 (Home), 881-5922 (Cell)
Rev. Jack Inman – 672-9868
Greater Jacksonville Prayer Breakfast
partnering with
The Jacksonville Pastor’s Prayer Fellowship
Thursday, April 9, 2009
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
NORTH JACKSONVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
8531 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Guest Speaker: Richard Stearns, President of World Vision
Breakfast served free courtesy of North Jacksonville Baptist Church
Free Admission and Free Parking
Offering will be received for Inner City Outreach
Reservations are required.
If you wish to attend, please call the church office at 389-7726 before March 15 and speak with Terri Satterwhite or Rev. Harvey.
We are forming a Habijax Team as part of our Outreach Ministries. If you would like to be a part of this team and minister to a family in need by assisting in the building of a new Habijax home, please see Rev. Harvey or Jerry Gardner or call the church office. You do not have to have special building skills to assist with the building of a Habijax home.
FLORAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Park Avenue Florist and Gift Shop, 347 Blanding Avenue, in Orange Park, has graciously begun to donate 2 arrangements of flowers for the altar every Sunday. Please let them know you appreciate their contribution to our worship experience each week.
We recommend, should you wish to place flowers in the church for any event, you contact either Robert Wheeler at American Beauty Florist, 2712 Park Street, Jacksonville (388-0094) or Joyce at Park Avenue Florist as listed above.
Projector Replaced
For several weeks it has been obvious that the projector used in our services is “dying.” It has been in operation for a longer period of time than normal for such media equipment. After finally reaching the stage of projections being almost impossible to read clearly, we have purchased a new projector.
An anonymous donor has challenged each of us to step forward and donate $20 to match their donation to defray the cost of the new projector. Write the word “projector” on your offering envelope or on your check and place your contribution in the offering plate. We have raised about 50% of the cost of the new projector.
The Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS
Balm in Gilead – March 1st -7th
It has been my privilege for the past 5 years, as a member of the InterFaith-Based Advisory Group, to be an active participant in the annual Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. I am the only white minister/pastor in the Jacksonville area who participates in the Advisory Group or the Week of Prayer. We were not given the schedule until it was too late to publish in last week’s ACT 29. I encourage you to attend the Friday Prayer Breakfast at Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church, a church with a wonderful spirit and a church where I was privileged to preach on Human Relations Sunday 2008. – Rev. Harvey
03/06 PRAYER BREAKFAST 7:30 am- 9 am at Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church 1114 Cleveland St Jax, FL (904) 355-9335 1114 Cleveland St Jax, FL Community Leaders will be praying for the Healing of HIV/AIDS. We are asking everyone to fast until 12 pm. Breakfast will not be served.
03/02-03/06 RADIO BROADCAST Monday – Friday Local Ministers Participating in Special Prayer for the Healing of HIV/AIDS (on Southside COGIC 2179 Emerson St (904) 398-1625 Broadcast 6pm – 6:15 pm on 1360 AM Radio Station.
You took care of her then...
Take care of her now.
Take a Sista to Get Tested!
March 10, 2009
Whether it’s your sister, your cousin, your mother, daughter, or best friend, show that special woman in your life that you care. Take her to get an HIV test! This campaign is part of the Sistas Organizing to Survive (S.O.S.) mobilization initiative. In observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the S.O.S. Advisory Group is launching a new campaign to increase HIV testing among Florida’s black women. Knowing one’s HIV status is the critical first step to helping black women protect themselves and their families from HIV. “Take a Sista to Get Tested” is designed to encourage black women to take charge of their health by taking care of themselves and their loved ones.
JUDAS – THE BETRAYER
Portrayed by Rev. Lee Weaver
Pastor, Evangelist
Veteran of Dramatic and Musical Theater
Radio and Television Personality
It is Good Friday morning. From out of the shadows a figure emerges. He appears restless, even frightened. He's startled to see that you are looking at him. He explains that he did not sleep last night, and as he dresses, he tells you that he is preparing to go and find the priests -- to see what he can do now.
His name is Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve. He explains to you what happened last night in Gethsemane, how he kissed Jesus in order to "identify" him. Wistfully, he recounts the miracles, the things he saw with his own eyes; he explains his frustration and his decision to betray. With anguish he details the Last Supper and the events leading to the crucifixion.
And he makes you think. You might reconsider your feelings about him. You might even identify with him. But before he runs off -- this complicated man, this tortured soul -- you will be moved.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009
9:45 A.M.
ST. LUKE’S COMMUNITY CHURCH
(Admission is free. A Love Offering for Rev. Weaver’s Ministry will be received.)
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Ms. Monique Baker, our Children’s Ministry Leader, directs our Children’s Church where our children have a grand time with Bible studies, videos, crafts and games designed to teach about God and the love of Christ.
They meet every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. Two adults are present with the children at all times.
Parents should bring their children to the Children’s Room located on first floor of the Educational Building (through the front gate and into the courtyard) and sign them in before going to the Worship Service.
We need more adults on the Children’s Ministry Team. If you can take a Sunday to help out with the children please let Monique know. We still need Children’s Bible Story DVD’s for this ministry, like “Veggie Tales” that are available at Walmart.
Keep watching ACT 29 and announcements in services for special events being planned for our children.
FUN AND FELLOWSHIP
The first and third Friday night of each month we gather for BINGO, FUN, FELLOWSHIP and PRIZES !! For a $5 donation you will get to play from 7 to 9 p.m.! $5 is added to the 50-number-cover-all when there is no winner. The cash grand prize continues to grow until it is won. Hotdogs and soft drinks are available for $1 each. Sue Birks, director of the Bingo, is requesting donations of small gifts as prizes. Please see Sue Birks if you can assist.
“Reflection” from Rev. Harvey
FEAR CAN BE A GOOD THING
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. -- Psalm 19:9
Patty always laughed whenever anyone tried to tell her that what she did was sinful. She would mock her friends, telling them they sounded like old ladies. Gwen couldn't understand how Patty could do the things she did and still call herself a Christian. Gwen was surprised to see Patty standing at her door in tears.
Patty had begun to wake up to the fact that she really was living a wrong lifestyle. The more she thought about it, the worse she felt. She hoped that Gwen could help her. Gwen told her that she was already on the right track to finding help. Realizing that what you do is wrong is the first step. Fearing what might happen because of what you do is the next step. Fear can be a healthy thing for us when it forces us to clean up our lives and walk the straight path. Once on the right path, we can leave fear behind, for nothing can harm us once we are in the Lord's camp. God's judgments are righteous and true, and He will always help us make the changes that allow us to clean up our lives, if we will only ask Him to.
Prayer:
I need to respect You more, Lord. I need to be reminded that Your way is the only way, so that I won't be so tempted to stray. Be with me to guide me. Amen.
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
St. Luke’s Community Church’s 35th Anniversary will be celebrated April 25 and 26. We need volunteers to assist with planning of our celebration. The Saturday evening dinner will feature a Polynesian Review. If you would like to assist in this area, please see Michael Vetrano and Rev. Jack Inman as soon as possible.
FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY
Help St. Luke's do our part! PLEASE bring food items to donate and place them in the red bucket in the narthex or the shopping cart in Twar Hall. The food pantry is in need of toilet tissue, disposable razors, bar soap, bottled water, canned vegetables, canned meat, cereal, boxed meals, any non-perishables, etc.
Food given out on March 3: 21 bags (21 families, 78 people), 7 homeless bags, and 7 new clients were served.
WE ALWAYS NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO WORK WITH THE FOOD PANTRY ON TUESDAYS from 10:00am to Noon. St. Luke's co-sponsors with Trinity Lutheran Church @ the corner of McDuff and Park. St. Luke's also has volunteers that work at the food pantry. If you can help, see Michael Vetrano or call the church office.
Breast Cancer/Health Events
LAUGH FOR THE CURE® - May 5, 2009 at The Comedy Zone in the Ramada Inn. Tickets are $50 per person and includes silent & live auctions, appetizers, 1 free drink and a hilarious PG comedy show featuring two of the funniest female comedians touring today! Come out and laugh for the fun, laugh for the cause, Laugh for the Cure®! Volunteers are needed to help sell tickets and collect donations prior to the event. The person who sells the most tickets will receive a free pair of tickets to the event ($100 value) and 2 free event t-shirts. The person collecting the most donations will also receive a free pair of tickets and t-shirts. Volunteers will also be needed the day for the event from 5pm-7:30pm to help greet guests, pass out welcome bags and man our silent auction area. If you are interested, please contact me at tkrause@komennorthflorida.org.
Tamara A Krause
Special Projects Manager
T: 904-448-7446 | F: 904-448-7227
C: 904-434-5151
4446 Hendricks Avenue #372 | Jacksonville, FL 32207
www.komennorthflorida.org | 1-877 GO KOMEN | www.komen.org
Our vision: a world without breast cancer
HOSPITALITY TEAM WISH LIST
If you can donate or help with any of these items, see Sue Birks or any Board Member. Please help out with any of these items needed to improve our kitchen area.
 Commercial Cook top/Oven
 New Faucets (needed 2)
 A/C Unit for Kitchen (currently NO VENTILATION) prefer 200 volt unit due to size of kitchen
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIV Testing – 1ST and 3RD Sundays of each month @ St. Luke’s Sacristy 1:00pm – 3:00pm
AA – Meetings held in the “Freedom Ministries” room (2nd floor) every Tue. & Fri. at 7:00pm
SLAA – (Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous) Meets every Mon. & Thurs. evening at 7:00pm in the “Freedom Ministries” room (2ND floor)
Retired & Plus 60 Club – Meets the 2ND Thurs. every month at 2:00pm in Twar Hall
PFLAG – Meetings held 3RD Thurs. of the month 7:00pm @ CCOP
NFAN Client Luncheon – Last Friday of every month in Twar Hall
World AIDS Week Committee Luncheon – Second Tuesday of every month in Twar Hall
RECYCLE ALUMINUM CANS
Bring them to the barrels in the courtyard under the stair. Drink cans, vegetable cans, etc. are all great to bring, but please rinse them out so they don’t attract ants. Proceeds go to help our Hospitality Team provide refreshments and supplies to run our kitchen. Many thanks to all who contribute cans.
· 3/2 Nancy Bernal
· 3/7 Starlett Gibson
Whit Gibson
· 3/10 Chryss Kohlman
· 3/14 Bill Lancaster
· 3/15 Reginald Maffett
· 3/17 Nicole Hinchliffe
· 3/21 Tommy Strong and Jim Worden’s Anniversary
· 3/25 Renee Spooner
Michael Vetrano and Ralph Bryant’s Anniversary
· 3/27 Robbie Roberts
If your special day is not listed above, please e-mail stlukescommunitychurch@gmail.com
Want to add something to in our website’s calendar of events?? E-mail stlukescommunitychurch@gmail.com
Reminders
Bingo Night- Each month on 1st & 3rd Fridays at 7:00pm @ Twar Hall. $5 donation for all cards played 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hot dogs and soft drinks will be available for $1 each.
Wednesday Bible Study- Join us at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. PLEASE join us and bring your Bible.
Choir Practice Every Sunday 9:15am and 11:45 am. See any choir member or Tommy Strong to join!
Board Meeting- 2ndSunday each month at noon in Twar Hall.
RISEN CHRIST BOOKSTORE- Open every Sunday following Worship.
Potluck – Every fourth Sunday. In Twar Hall, bring a dish to share.
See our full Calendar of Events on our website: www.stlukescommunitychurch.org
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