dedication, and service. the seekers...it has been put, “the kitchen is the heart of every...

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

178 South Main Street—P.O. Box 909

Buffalo, WY 82834

November, 2017

THE SEEKERS

Seeking to know and

grow in Christ

through education,

dedication, and service.

T H O U G H T S F R O M F R . D O U G

“Keep alert, stand firm in

your faith, be courageous, be

strong. Let all that you do be

done in love.”

...1 Cor. 16:13

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Picture Directory Cancelled

2

From the Senior Warden

3

Kitchen Remodel Project!

4

Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving Dinners

5

Surprise You! Sale Updates

6

Growing Through Giving

7

Vision Beyond Borders Relief Effort

7

I am having a conversation with my peers. It is becoming clear every

passing month that God is calling the Episcopal Church to be renewed. The past

is moving behind our current view as the future has yet be fully seen. There is a

stirring of my soul as I ask, Come, Holy Spirit, and present to me a vision that is

full of hope and excitement. For me this new vision and excitement presents it-

self in different ways. The new and yet familiar vision of St. Luke’s has been born

from the Episcopal Church Women’s visioning process. The ECW vision states –

That St. Luke’s ECW will extend the Love of Christ through spiritual discipline,

discipleship, and engaging all generations of the church. This vision has life and

is making itself known at St. Luke’s.

There is a group who meet once a week for a study called, “The Good and

Beautiful God.” All reports that I have received are the group is finding this week-

ly meeting fruitful and meaningful. This group is being fed. The most exciting

part for this Rector is that this committed group of people are being led by one of

our own, without my presence needed. The vision of discipleship has become a

reality.

It has been put, “The kitchen is the heart of every home.” I agree. Most

of my memories of growing up take place in my parent’s kitchen. The conversa-

tions around the dinner table shaped me into the person that I am today. With

food comes fellowship. With fellowship comes community. With community

comes hope and strength. The next part of the Episcopal Church Women’s vision

for St. Luke’s has taken on a presence. This ministry has found a way to engage

both inside and outside the church. After three attempts to upgrade the kitchen,

I myself, along with the vestry, have made the commitment to move forward and

have the church’s kitchen be upgraded to be functional to prepare meals. The

purpose of the upgrades will be to provide the kitchen as a working space for

preparing meals for the community of St. Luke’s for the Fun and Fellowship

Meals, providing already-made meals for our own who are experiencing major

changes in their lives, along with presenting home cooked meals for our outreach

programs of Question, Persuade, and Refer a.k.a. QPR trainings in suicide pre-

vent efforts, and Financial Peace University classes.

I am confident that this will happen because it already has. The Episcopal

Church Woman have prepared meals for five QPR trainings. This coming Thanks-

giving, St. Luke’s will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal for those who are alone

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NEED TO CONTACT FR. DOUG?

Office Hours:

Tuesday—Friday

9:30 A.M.—Noon

Day Off: Monday

Address: 513 E. Hart Street

Cell/Text: 307-620-0061

Feel free to use this number.

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during this holiday. We are planning on inviting 30 people to come and enjoy a holiday tradition that brings

people together in unity. The 30 people will be first from St. Luke’s family, and then we will extend the invitation

to the Senior Center in Buffalo. The ECW is planning to host World Day of Prayer on March 2, 2018, in which a

meal will be provided. And we are only getting started.

The anticipating funding will come from a grant that we will be submitting the Foundation of Episcopal

Diocese of Wyoming. Because of the granting process and the best way to schedule the work to be completed,

the work has been started. We are planning on the kitchen project being started by the first of February, 2018.

The heart of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be upgraded and fully functional well beyond my time as the

Rector of this church. Two years ago, it was not clear what will happen with the ECW, and now new life has

been breathed into this important group at St. Luke’s.

As I look to the coming year, I realize that my life will not be the same. My life is changing. The Holy

Spirit will continue to draw the Church to being renewed. We all will not be the same, but that is to be expected.

Jesus disciples’ lives were changed the day they responded to his call. Why would we expect anything different

for ourselves?

Fr. Doug +

IT WAS A GREAT IDEA, BUT THE WRONG TIME!

Because of unforeseen difficulties in scheduling and

making things “come together,” the Picture Directory,

scheduled for Nov. 5-6-7, has been CANCELED for

the time being. We will prayerfully revisit this project

at a future date. Our thanks to those who signed up

to participate.

NEED TO CONTACT THE VESTRY?

Name: Phone: e-mail:

Bettina Nimick Wood – Senior Warden 307-620-9985 [email protected]

Wes Killian – Junior Warden 307-620-5720 [email protected]

Nick Norris – Clerk of the Vestry 307-460-8530 [email protected]

Jerry Eastwood 684-0961 [email protected]

Elaine Walker 307-217-0288 [email protected]

Dr. Geoff Sherman

Sue Shambaugh – Church Treasurer 307-217-1131 [email protected]

Dr. Tom Berry 684-5848 [email protected]

Barbara Ward 307-278-0770 [email protected]

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PRESSING ON

Words from the Senior Warden

I hope you have all had a chance to enjoy the beautiful fall we have had and are still having this year.

The sunsets and sunrises have been spectacular. The colors of all the various folage so vibrant. God is

quite the artist don’t you think?

This time of year every nice day we have feels like a gift as we wait for winter weather to set in. It’s the

time of year, as we transition into another season, that the universe seems to take a pause and remind us

to pay attention. Pay attention to what is right in front of us and take a moment to experience awe. When was the last

time any of us slowed down enough to experience how awesome our world is and to give thanks for all that is in it?

This November I am going to try and take a few moments each day and give God thanks for all the blessings in my

life. They say something repeated every day for 21 days creates a habit. In this case it will be a good habit to cultivate.

Here are a few things I am thankful for.

I am thankful to God for my sense of smell to be able to inhale the crisp earthy air that comes through my window in

the early mornings.

I am thankful to God for giving me sight to see all the beauty around me.

I am thankful for my health and the ability to work and play every day.

I am thankful for St. Luke’s and my church family that grounds me in my faith and reminds me to stay open to God’s

path for me

I am thankful for my family and friends that know me so well and challenge my fears and remind me to live life with

confidence and joy.

I am thankful for the opportunity to live in this county where we have an abundance of freedom

and choices.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU GOD for all these blessings and so much more.

Bettina

BY POPULAR REQUEST!

(Aside from Fr. Doug, this dish was the biggest hit on Consecration Sunday!)

Judy Fuller, owner of Kiwi Katering, shared her Mom’s recipe with us:

Betty’s Cheese Puffs

Break 1 egg into 1 cup cold water

Whip with a fork

In a mixing bowl add 1 cup self-rising flour

Add: 1 teaspoon baking powder

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 handful of chopped parsley

Add: Egg and water mixture

Mix well

Bake 350 degrees in well oiled muffin tins without liners until past golden brown.

For leftover muffins: Slice in half and warm in oven. Serve with butter.

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COMING THIS MONTH!

Christian Movie Night at the

Buffalo Theater

WEDNESDAY,

NOVEMBER 1ST

7:00 P.M.

** FREE ADMISSION **

Attendees are encouraged to purchase

concessions from the theater’s snack bar.

Proceeds will be used to cover overhead

costs for use of the theater.

Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church.

THE SECRETARY WILL BE

OUT OF HER OFFICE

THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6-10.

Office hours will resume on Monday, Nov. 13.

ST. LUKE’S ECW

WILL HOLD THEIR NEXT MEETING ON

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

AT NOON

IN ONDERDONK HALL.

THERE IS A SIGN-UP SHEET FOR LUNCH FROM

THE BREADBOARD.

PLEASE COME JOIN US, LADIES!

COFFEE HOUR HOSTESS

MONTHLY REMINDER FOR NOVEMBER!

Committee #3 is scheduled to host Coffee Hours during the months of November, March, & July. The following

ladies are members of this committee: Tammy Driskill Peggy Drury Charlotte Eastwood

Erin Eastwood Brooke Goodson Donna Naill

Bettina Nimick-Wood *Marilyn Novotny Lissa Omohundro

Elaine Walker Dollie Iberlin Nicole Wonka

Our St. Luke’s family gathers to celebrate on

Consecration Sunday, 2017

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ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH REPORT OF INCOME/EXPENSE

Our Financial Status as of the end of September, 2017, is as follows:

Revenue $10,853.25 QUESTIONS?

Expense 8,147.98 Contact Church Treasurer

Balance (profit/loss) $ 2,705.27 Sue Shambaugh at 217-1131

IT’S GOING TO BE THANKSGIVING

BEFORE WE KNOW IT!

The Food Pantry’s

Thanksgiving Drive will again

strive to provide a full Thanks-

giving Dinner for 125 patrons.

The cost to provide this meal

is $32.00, and we need your help, and our

community’s help, to succeed. We so

appreciate your support. Any amount you care to give will be

gratefully received. Checks can be made

payable to the Bread of Life Food Pantry, with

“Thanksgiving dinner” written on the memo

line. Gifts can be placed in the Food Pantry

box in the sacristy, mailed to P.O. Box 909, or

left with the Secretary. (She’’ll be happy to

pass those along!)

ST. LUKE’S ECW

IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP!

We are asking each of you to help us

as we raise $$ for our Surprise You! Sale this

year. In this newsletter, you will find raffle

tickets. (You will need to cut and separate.) Will

you please be responsible for selling these for

us? These tickets are in addition to the packets

we hope you can sell, that will be available

outside the Secretary’s Office. There are some

wonderful prizes, and the money goes toward

the operation of the church and supporting out-

reach projects. You can turn your names and

the $$ in on the day of the sale, or to the

Church Office ahead of time, or mail to P.O. Box

909.

We deeply appreciate your help and the

help you always give us for the sale itself.

A NEW LOOK FOR ADVENT!

Thanks to a generous gift, the paraments

(altar, pulpit, and lectern hangings) and Fr. Doug’s

vestments will have a new and exciting look for

Advent. A new blue color will signal the Advent

season, as we look forward to the birth of Jesus.

The purple hangings will still be used for the Lenten

season.

VOLUNTEERS, PLEASE!

Help is needed to put bows on Christmas

wreaths and deliver them. If you can assist us

with this project, please meet at Bettina’s and

Jim’s Shop at 483 North Main Street on

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH, at 10 A.M.

Thanks for your help!

Diocesan Convention

2017

Fr. Doug & Bettina

“catch up” with

the Rev. Carole

Buckingham from

All Souls’, Kaycee.

OUR

ST. LUKE’S, BUFFALO,

BANNER

WAS PROUDLY DISPLAYED

AT

DIOCESAN CONVENTION, 2017

The Seekers Surprise You! Sale Updates

SURPRISE YOU! SALE RAFFLE ITEMS!

These are the exciting prizes we have to offer this

year:

1. A $100 Gift Certificate from The Sports Lure. (Donated by The Sports Lure.)

2. Five-$100.00 Gift Certificates

from Purcella’s Meat (Use on any

meat, as needed.)

3. $300 in Buffalo Bucks

(Only one prize per family.)

Proceeds of total Surprise You! Sale to benefit the following:

5% to Family Crisis Center 5% to Suicide Prevention

Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00. Purchase

from any ECW member or the Church Office. They’ll also

be available at the door on Saturday, December 2nd.

CHILI SUPPER—

WREATH PARTY

Wednesday,

November 29th,

5:30 P.M.

Onderdonk Hall

Come help us decorate wreaths for the

Surprise You! Sale.

Donations of chili, breads, and desserts

are needed. A sign-up

sheet will be posted

on the

bulletin board.

LET’S MAKE CANDY!

The women of St. Luke’s

ECW will gather in the kitchen of

Onderdonk Hall on Saturday,

November 18th, at 9 A.M., to make

St. Luke’s famous “jewel candy” for the

upcoming Surprise You! Sale. All women of

St. Luke’s are invited to come and help. This is

a wonderful opportunity to learn more about

candy-making, the way it used to be done!

What’s more, you will be helping to pass on a

treasured St. Luke’s tradition. Join us, won’t

you? Mothers, bring your daughters!

PLEASE BRING SCISSORS!

MOST IMPORTANT!

1. Please come and help set up for the sale Friday, Dec. 1, at 9 A.M.

2. Please DO NOT bring your donated items UNTIL AFTER 10 A.M. Please price your items.

ADDITIONALTICKETS FOR THE

SURPRISE YOU! SALE

RAFFLE

CAN BE PICKED UP

IN ONDERDONK HALL.

We need everyone’s help to sell

chances on this year’s

outstanding raffle items!

We really have some

EXCELLENT PRIZES THIS YEAR!

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH *

2017 SURPRISE YOU! SALE RAFFLE TICKETS * NAME_____________________________________

$5.00 ea. or 3 for $10.00 *

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5-$100 Gift Certificates from Purcella’s Meat (Use on any meat and as needed.) * PHONE NUMBER__________________________

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WARM CLOTHING FOR VISION BEYOND BORDERS

One of St. Luke’s many outreach projects is to aid refugee families through donations to

Vision Beyond Borders. Please leave donations in the recessed area near the stored folding

chairs, in Onderdonk Hall.

These items are needed: warm clothing of all sizes tote bags

sleeping bags, blankets,

personal hygiene items children’s books and coloring crayons

over-the-counter medicines like aspirin sewing fabric and notions

Shirley Jacob will drive the donations to the warehouse in Casper, where volunteers for Vision Beyond

Borders will package the donations and send them by shipping container to destinations in the Middle East,

Asia, and some of the Caribbean Islands.

Contact Shirley Jacob at 307-267-2210 for more information.

GROWING THROUGH GIVING

For the past two years, St. Luke’s embraced the annual stewardship pledge campaign by

following a program called Consecration Sunday. The reason this program was used is

because it looks at annual pledging from a different perspective from most pledge drives.

The common annual pledging approach is to fund the annual church budget. This approach simply asks one

question: What is God asking you to give, out of gratitude for Jesus? We don’t talk about budgets, but we

focus on God’s generosity in our lives.

One of the important components of this approach is to invite a keynote speaker to remind the church

about what God has done, and is currently doing, in the congregation. This year we had two different keynote

speakers lined up, and, due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control, they were not able to come and speak

to St. Luke’s. I think this was done by God’s design.

This year, during the one and only request for yearly pledges, I asked the congregation on Consecration

Sunday to do three things. One, put aside the focus on having a rector serve at St. Luke’s. Giving is not about

the priest. Two, put aside all the concerns and thoughts about keeping the doors open, the lights on, and the

heat going at St. Luke’s. Giving is not about the building. Once the pressures of giving out of obligation to meet

the temporal needs of the church have been put aside, listen for the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Give in the

spirit of acknowledging that God is doing more than we can ask or imagine, and that we respond to this bless-

ing by giving what the Holy Spirit has asked of us.

The church is in the Holy Spirit’s hands. Let us embrace the hope that we are alive in Jesus’ promise of

eternal life, and he will bless all our efforts for the glory of God’s kingdom. Then act, by giving what belongs to

God: your heart, hopes, dreams and treasure.

Fr. Doug +

St. Luke’s Delegation at

Diocesan Convention, 2017

They represented us well,

and we are proud!

“For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

Mt. 12:34b

Ministry Coordination Committee Meeting Minutes

The Committee met in the Onderdonk Hall on Tuesday, October 17 at 10:00 am. Present were Fr. Doug,

Emily Whipple, Elaine Walker and Nancy Straight. The meeting was opened with prayer. The group reviewed

the November 2017 calendar and some dates in December and into the New Year.

The following events were put on the calendar:

Oct 29 – Offertory Music performed by young people in the church

Oct 31 – The Monster March will be at 4 p.m.

Nov 5- Amie Holt visit by Fr. Doug, Emily and Nancy

Nov 23 – Thanksgiving Day. A Start-up group is exploring the idea of having a Thanksgiving dinner at the

church for parishioners that will be alone on Thanksgiving Day. Food would be prepared and then served be-

tween 12 Noon and 2 pm. The thought is to invite 30 people first from St Luke’s and then inviting others from

other churches. More discussion will be done to further develop this plan to see if it is workable.

Dec 3 - Advent – we will have blue vestments for the altar and Fr. Doug

Dec 10 - The 8 & 10 a.m. Services that day will be Instructed Eucharist

Dec 24- Christmas Eve

9.00 am Service

6:00 Traditional Christmas Eve Service

Dec 25 - Christmas Day

8:00 a.m. Service Rite 1

Dec 31- Ministry of the Word 8 and 10 ( Fr. Doug will be on vacation.)

Feb 10-11-2018 - The Bishop’s Visit.

The meeting was closed with Prayer.

Submitted by Nancy Straight

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Consecration Sunday

October 22,

2017

2017 SURPRISE YOU! SALE COMMITTEES

HALL DECORATION CHRISTMAS WREATHS CINNAMON ROLLS & KITCHEN

Nikki Ellis - chair AND BROOMS Jo Ann Palmer- co-chair

Margo Mader Bettina Nimick – co-chair Donna Naill - co-chair

Karen Boggs Susan Palmerlee – co-chair Mildred Johnson Pam McFadden

Christy Kessler Donna Strickland - co-chair Helen Crain Karen Walker

Felicie Dressler Sandra Todd Kellie Wasinger Dollie Iberlin

Megan Boggs Mary Fowlkes

Mary Fowlkes SERVERS

NEEDLEWORK & CRAFT TABLE Nancy Straight - chair

TABLE DECORATIONS Linda Clark - chair Pat Miller Nikki Ellis

Louise Anderson—chair Shirley Jacob Peggy Drury Jayne Millum

Dollie Iberlin Barbara Ward Avery DeVore Cheri Martini

Charlotte Eastwood Joyce Strickland

Marilyn Novotny Denise Heitler Marsha Parker ECW WOMEN OF HONOR

Karen Walker LADIES OF ST. LUKE’S! (We honor these ladies for their year

Nikki Ellis (Again, our ladies will be contacted of previous service. *Deceased.)

Aimee Sherman and asked for donations of new items.) Gertrude Barlow 680-4448

Kari Hanson PUBLICITY Joan Cross Amie Holt

Marsha Parker Louise Anderson TICKET COMMITTEE Martha Gibbs Amie Holt

Marje Millhouse *Pat Havens

BAKE & CONFECTION TABLES Emily Whipple Doris Kinion 684-7622

Charlotte Eastwood - co-chair Karen Walker Marje Millhouse 684-7995

Mary Gammon – co-chair Mary Gammon Muffy Rogers 684-2652

JoAnn Pearson - co-chair Sue Shambaugh Kay Sanford-Long Amie Holt

Kathy Born Pat Miller Marian Sarantha 684-5826

Elaine Walker Mary Fowlkes Karen Seney living in CA

Shirley Jacob Frances Campbell Debbie Slaybaugh living in AZ

Linda Greenough Lynne Walker 684-7307

Alison Bodan GREETERS Cora Williams 684-2413

LADIES OF ST. LUKE’S! Kellie Wasinger *Names of deceased ladies will

(See list on other side. Ladies Emily Whipple remain on list for 1 year.

will be contacted and asked Sue Shambaugh

for donations.) Virgie Grace “FLOATERS”

Elyse Parker Olivia Wasinger

FINANCE Alexis Wasinger Rowan Wasinger

Nancy Straight Jill Rojas

Janice Anderson 684-7196 Mandy Mader 684-7359

Louise Anderson 684-7907 Margo Mader 684-7359

Gertrude Barlow 680-4448 Mildred Marshall Johnson 684-7738

Allison Bodan 684-2543 Wendy Martin 684-9005

Karen Boggs 684-9244 Cheri Martini need phone #

Kathy Born 620-2315 Janet McCain 620-0488

Frances Campbell 684-5157 Pam McFadden 620-2174 or 684-5298

Darlene Chabo need # Marie Miller 620-1552 or 684-7997

Shirley Chesbro 684-8613 Pat Miller 307-278-0174

Linda Clark 684-2141 Debbie Millhouse 684-704

Helen Crain 684-5268 Marje Millhouse 217-1423 or 684-7995

Joan Cross* Amie Holt Donna Naill 684-5161

Felecie Dressler 217-1037 Mary Jo Newton 684-9000

Tammy Driskill 217-2976 Bettina Nimick-Wood 620-9985

Peggy Drury 307-620-0505 Brenda Nimick 684-7445

Lindsay Duncan 620-9054 Kelly Norris 620-0631

Charlotte Eastwood 684-0961 Marilyn Novotny 684-7263

Erin Eastwood 307-763-9273 Lissa Omohundro406-219-2606 or 620-2007 or 684-5324

Heather Eklund 684-5130 Tracey Ostheimer 620-0112

Nikki Ellis 684-7620 Jo Ann Palmer McKenzie 620—0779 or 684-0260

Ashley Engen 217-2095 Susan Palmerlee 684-5733

Ann Fitch 684-5112 Elyse Parker 620-1700

Mary Fowlkes 620-2379 Marsha Parker 684-5186

Mary Gammon 684-5279 JoAnn Pearson 684-2868

Connie Goddard 684-2666 Amy Pierson 217-0029

Brooke Goodson 406-633-0619 Sally Ramsbottom 684-2435

Virgie Grace 684-2266 Jill Rojas 620-9379

Carla Gray 620-1127 Cheryl Roth 684-1322

Cynthia Gray 203-554-1319 Marian Sarantha 684-5826

Marilyn Green 217-1326 Laci Schiffer 217-1116

Linda Greenough 684-5525 Sue Shambaugh 684-5485

Lisa Griffith 684-2869 Karla Shambaugh 217-1053

Samantha Grubb 620-1622 Aimee Sherman 307-620-5239

Susie Gruntmeir 684-2439 Jen Skaggs 620-0033

Mary Alice Gurney 684-8707 or 620-1413 Heidi Stoltz 736-2602

Kari Hanson 620-0100 Marisa Stott 217-2267

Kim Harvey 620-1465 Nancy Straight 217-0742 or 684-7116

Denise Heitler 620-0539 Donna Strickland 620-1331 or 684-5640

Christine Houseman 221-3638 Joyce Strickland 684-2190

Dollie Iberlin 684-2404 Sandy Todd 737-2560

Shirley Jacob 307-267-2210 Elaine Walker 684-9090

Danita Jerry 217-1139 Karen Walker 684-5983

Renee Joy 620-1199 Verna Walker 684-5418

Amanda Kaufmann 217-0530 or 684-9305 Barbara Ward 307-278-0770

Jean Kenney 684-7633 Connie Washut 307-690-2739

Christy Kessler 684-5196 Kellie Wasinger 307-321-9654

Lorajane Kessler 684-2525 Rachel Wear 620-0886

Lisa Killian 620-1621 Emily Whipple 684-7917

Martha Killian 684-2560 Nicole Wonka 620-5005 or 684-5784

Doris Kinion 684-7622 Linda Wyss 921-1917

ECW MEMBERSHIP LIST

2017-2018

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

“Let your work be manifest to your servants, and your glorious

power to their children. Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon

us.” ….Psalm 90:16-17a

Sue Reynolds (11/3), Sydney Gruntmeir (11/3), Marje Millhouse (11/4),

Joshua Anderson (11/4), Samantha Boyce (11/4), Luke Godber (11/6),

Sean O’Brien (11/7), Karen Seney (11/11), Rebecca Godber (11/12),

D a l t o n M u r p h r e e ( 1 1 / 1 3 ) , B o b W a l k e r ( 1 1 / 1 4 ) ,

McKinley Jo Kessler (11/14), Virgie Grace (11/15), Linda Grenough (11/15),

Be t t i n a N i m i c k - W o o d ( 1 1 /1 5 ) , S c o t t C u r r y ( 1 1 /1 6 ) ,

Judy Christensen (11/16), Anna Walker (11/16), Dick Naill (11/16),

Lindsay Kiefer (11/19), Clay Reiner (11/19), Ed Crain (11/20),

Andrew Greer (11/20), Raynard McKenzie (11/22), Joyce Strickland (11/23),

M a s o n H o d g e ( 1 1 / 2 3 ) W i l l R a m s b o t t o m ( 1 1 / 2 4 ) ,

Bp. Vernon Strickland (11/26), Tim Moore (11/26), Chris Goddard (11/27),

Jack DeBoer (11/27), Jamie Boyce (11/29), & Laney Mader (11/29).

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

“...the Lord mercifully with his favor look upon you, and fill you with

all spiritual benediction and grace; that you may faithfully live together in

this life, and in the age to come have life everlasting. Amen.” ...BCP p. 431

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Penwell (11/3)

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Shambaugh (11/16)

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Skaggs (11/29)

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!

(The following folks were baptized during the month of November.)

“One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; one God and Father of all.” ...BCP p. 299

Virgie Grace (1930), Jeff Godber (1962), Jayson Millhouse (1984),

Bristal Goodson (11/2), Danita Jerry (11/3), Trevor Chesbro (11/3),

Avery DeVore (11/4), Rob Benjamin (11/4), Bill Novotny III (11/9),

Patrick Griffith (11/15), Bill Walker (11/18), Arlan Tift (11/18),

Randi Betz (11/23), Alex Lulias (11/23), Nick Lulias (11/23),

Chris Boggs (11/24), Lilian Axt (11/25), Preston Walker (11/25),

Luke Goddard (11/27), Rachel Wear (11/27), Sophie Gruntmeir (11/30)

& Erin Eastwood (11/30).

Our power is shut off

and suddenly we become

thankful for electricity.

Our garbage is not

picked up, and suddenly

we become thankful for

the garbage collector’s

weekly stop.

A good friend dies, and

suddenly we discover how

much he meant to us.

Our water becomes too

polluted to drink, and

suddenly we appreciate

pure water.

Why is it, Lord, that we

take for granted the

uncounted blessings of

life until they are removed

from us?

We take for granted

the mind you have given

us, the beauty of the

earth around us, the rain

and soil combining to

produce our food, the love

of family and friends

surrounding us.

Today we thank You for

being patient with us, for

not forgetting us when we

forget You, for loving and

forgiving us, for music and

singing, for rest and

leisure, for those who

understand us, for

laughter and joy, for being

with us now.

Most of all, we thank

you for not withholding

the blessings of life from

us even though we take

them for granted.

Take us from worship

into the world where we

t u r n w o r d s o f

thanksgiving into deeds

of service. Amen.

...borrowed

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

178 South Main Street

P.O. Box 909

Buffalo, WY 82834

307-684-7529

[email protected]

www.stlukes.diowy.org

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID BUFFALO, WY

PERMIT #8

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

November, 2017

PRAYER FOR

ST. LUKE’S

Almighty and everliving

God, ruler of all things in

heaven and earth, hear our

prayers for this parish family.

Strengthen the faithful,

arouse the careless, and

restore the penitent. Grant us

all things necessary for our

common life, and bring us all

to be of one heart and mind

within your holy Church;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

NOVEMBER

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Fr. Doug Wasinger

Sunday, November 5

8 & 10 A.M. Holy Eucharist

9 A.M. Adult Bible Study

10 A.M. Sunday School

Sunday, November 12




Sunday, November 19




Sunday, November 26




Each Wednesday

7 A.M. Holy Eucharist

IT IS

ONLY

WITH GRATITUDE

THAT LIFE

BECOMES

RICH.

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