Outreach at St. Luke's

St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Durham NC has always considered serving others to be an essential part of who we are as a church. In following Jesus' words and example, we find fellowship with each other and with those we serve. Our parish practices Outreach in two complementary ways: through direct, hands-on involvement of our members, and through financial support of selected programs and agencies both in Durham and throughout the world. Whether we are hammering nails at a Habitat house, making a casserole for the Soup Kitchen, or participating in one of our Outreach fundraisers, Outreach is an integral part of living our faith at St. Luke's. Read these stories and then come and join us as we "go in peace to love and serve the Lord."

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Sign up Central has lots of opportunities for you!!

Sign-up central (SUC) in the Sprague Room (the room behind the church) has loads of Outreach opportunities for you.  Stop by and put your name down to help out with one or more of them!  

NEW MINISTRY - Tutoring in English and Reading for children grades 1-8 attending El Buen Pastor will begin on Tuesday and Thursday evenings soon.  All sessions will be held in the Gray Building.  For more information contact Jan Lamb or sign up on the Tutor sheet at SUC.

IHN Hosting at Westminster Presbyterian Church -  St. Luke's will host IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network) at Westminster Oct 2-4.  There are still a few openings.  Questions contact Edith Keene - edith.keene@da.org.  Signup sheet at SUC.

NEW MINISTRY - Reconciliation and Reentry (R&R) Ministry - Our next step is to go through the 4-hour training session which we have tentatively scheduled for October 16th.  We’ll reconfirm that date as soon as possible.   This is a vibrant, incredibly important new ministry.  Please come and learn more!  If you have questions, please contact Monnie Riggin at monnie.riggin@gmail.com. 

Fall Fling Indoor Yard Sale - October 22nd - 8 am until noon.  How you can help....
Donate items - clean usable toys, books, kitchen items, furniture, sporting goods, tools, household items, small appliances and craffts.  No clothing or shoes, please.  Bring to Johnson Hall beginning on Sunday afternoon, October 16th.  Questions contact Ginny or Bob Atwell, gbatwell@gmail.com.

Volunteer for sale - Thursday and Friday afternoons to price items.  Saturday to assist with sales and cleanup.  Signup sheet at SUC.

Episcopal Q - St. Luke's will be selling 1 pound containers of "church-cooked" barbeque on the day of the Yard Sale (Oct 22nd).  Q will be available for pick-up between 11:30 am and 1 pm.  How you can help....
Take pre-orders from your colleagues, neighbors etc.  Forms are at SUC.
Help cook - Prep Friday evening - Chop and pack orders Sat morning 6-9 am or 9-noon, Cleanup.  Sign-up sheets at SUC.  Questions contact John Hodges-Copple.

Nets for Life - It's not too late to buy your malaria nets.  Each chemically-treated net is only $12 and can save the lives of three children.  Questions contact Jan Lamb.

Belize Team Wish List for Holy Cross School - A Wish List for Holy Cross School is available on the Outreach Table.  The Belize Teams will take any donated items down with them when they return to Holy Cross in February.  Please consider donating one or one hundred items for this Mission Trip.
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