December 18, 2022: The Fourth Sunday of Advent | Saint Luke Chicago
A warm welcome to all who are gathered in the name of Christ today. Even though we are physically distanced, we remain spiritually connected. Please visit our website for access to the bulletin and more online resources visit stlukechicago.org/church Prayer requests may be shared via stlukechicago.org/prayer On this day, the fourth and final Sunday in Advent, our wait is almost over. The long night is at its darkest, but we know that the dawn of the new order is about to break. Our weeks of preparation have steered us through the course. This is the last lap, the home stretch—and our hearts rise as we catch sight of the finish. Come, Lord Jesus. We are ready! New to Saint Luke? Click on this link to learn more about our North Star: stlukechicago.org/welcome Stephen Bouman, Presiding Minister Dale Hoiberg, Assisting Minister Saint Luke Academy students, Lectors and Choir Don Mead, Organist Maia Surace, Cantor The mission of Saint Luke Ministries includes worship, service, education, and advocacy. Your generous gifts help support these ministries, making it possible to support the local community and the world. Visit our giving page to see the ways you can support these missions. stlukechicago.org/give Join the Hot Soup Mission's final delivery of 2022! We are feeding our unhoused neighbors on Wednesday, December 21st, and would love your participation. We have our meal and hot chocolate but would love a few more helpers. We meet at Saint Luke between 5:00 - 5:30 pm and leave at 5:45 pm to deliver the meals. We finish around 6:30 pm. If you can volunteer or have questions, please email Lisa ([email protected]) or Paul ([email protected]). A reminder that high schoolers can earn community service hours. Thank you! THIS WEEK at Saint Luke Ministries MONDAY - THURSDAY: Morning Care 7:00-8:00 a.m. 4th Floor School in Session 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. After Care 3:30-6:00 p.m. MONDAY: Coffee Break 1:00 p.m. (https://bit.ly/3Pye5l4) TUESDAY: Church Decorating 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Saint Luke Academy Group Tour 10:30 a.m. Administrative Staff Meeting 12:00 p.m. Faculty Meeting 3:30 p.m. School Office Soup Mission 5:45 p.m. PreSchool Holiday Program 6:00 p.m THURSDAY: Saint Luke Academy Christmas Caroling 10:30 a.m. Bible Class 12:00 p.m. (https://bit.ly/39AbHrQ) SATURDAY, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022: Holy Communion 10:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. Please visit our website or contact our office ([email protected]) for further information. Saint Luke Church 1500 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657-3108 Tel: 773-472-3383 Fax: 773-929-3910 E-Mail: [email protected] A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
