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The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of the glory of God to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on Jordan’s banks at the baptism of Jesus—today using wedding imagery. Our God rejoices over God’s people “as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride.” By the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone. In Christ Jesus the best wine is saved for last. Taste and see.

This is also when we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more.

The glory of the Lord is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of the glory of God. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.

McKenna Duncan will be a guest speaker this week.

​The Rev. Lonnie Branch will preach at St. Luke for the congregation's Martin Luther King Jr. Service. Rev. Branch is the author of Reflections of Light, the Odyssey of a Black American Lutheran Pastor During the Civil Rights Years. We will have copies of his book available to purchase in January.  He is a former pastor of Atonement Lutheran Church in Atlanta, GA, and Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Mobile, AL.
 
We are very grateful for the Southeastern Synod Multicultural Grant that is supporting this event. We are also planning a congregational visit to the National Civil Rights Museum with Rev. Branch on Saturday, January 16. All are invited to join us in welcoming Rev. Branch back to our Southeastern Synod.

The Stewardship Campaign this year is "Stewardship: Our Service For All," which was inspired by "[Their responsibility is] to equip God's people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ" - Ephesians 4:12. After November, we should all be able to say "I want to help serve at St. Luke." The members of St. Luke have many members with exceptional God given abilities that should be shared with the church and our community. During the month of November, Stewardship has been showing how we can serve St. Luke and thank you for joining us as we give thanks to God for all the things He has given us.

Thank you for prayerfully considering your gifts to God through St. Luke for 2016. There will be an Estimate of Giving card in your bulletin this week. At the end of the service you will have an opportunity to place your card in a box for your confidential commitment. Thank you for answering God's call.

Southeastern Synod Assistant to the Bishop Dr. Ben Moravitz will present our message this Sunday at both services.
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Stewardship will be providing a dinner this Sunday, November 22, at 12:15P to give thanks for all that you as members St. Luke have given. Come out and grab a plate!

Stewardship will provide stuffing and potatoes. We are asking members to provide the following:
 
Last name begins with...      Please bring...
           A-G                                 Desserts
           H-N                                 Salads
           O-Z                                 Sides (other than potatoes and stuffing)

Service is Cancelled-Come Serve!

Get involved in being the hands and feet of Christ by serving others.  Opportunities include Relay for Life in Collierville, a Quilting Group, projects at Grace Healthcare, Peace Lutheran, and Chimneyrock Elementary, providing cookies to local police and fire personnel, and serving our own through the "Job Jar".  More details to come.

See the video from the ELCA on what it means to serve on God's Work, Our Hands Sunday: