July 2023
Pastor Brian resigned his call as pastor of St. Luke’s in June. It was a shock. Please continue in prayer for Pastor Brian and for Tina. The Bishop and Church Council asked me to serve as Term Pastor until a new pastor is called. I agreed. I will be privileged to serve once again as your Pastor for the next several months. I will be in the church office Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop by and say hi. Feel free to call or text me anytime at (916) 639-7165 with any pastoral needs. I am also available at [email protected]. If you need to process things or just would like to talk, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
I will be leading worship each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. starting July 2. Let’s all gather that day to celebrate Independence Day! Before or after worship pick up some fireworks at our booth in the north church parking lot. Worship will, of course, be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
Starting Wednesday, July 19, and continuing weekly to the end of August we will have summer potlucks and a study in Schultz Hall. Our theme this year will be our Lutheran identity. Using some delightful material entitled the Lutheran Course, we will explore who we are as Lutheran Christians. You will learn a lot and have a great time doing it. The material is really fun! The potluck will start each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and the study will begin about 6:30 p.m. If you or someone you know would like to prepare for Confirmation, Baptism, or Church membership in the fall, this is a great way to do it. If you would like to join the group to review your Lutheran identity, please do. All ages are welcome. Please sign up on the opportunity table or contact me so we are sure to get enough material.
Along with our office secretary, Alison, I will be updating the Congregational Directory and the Birthday list. If you or someone you know has been left off the birthday list or if you have noticed folks on that list who are no longer with us, please contact the church office. Alison will be available in the office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feel free to come by and check the draft copy of the new directory starting July 13 or drop off information in person. My goal is to have a new church directory available for members and friends on Sunday, July 30.
It will be a great blessing to serve with you these next few months. May God be with us mightily as we prepare to receive a new pastor for St. Luke’s.
Spreading, Serving, and Sharing with You,
Pastor Carl