More than 120 people a day are physically and spiritually fed in the Community Kitchen and 50 plus meals are delivered to shut-

ins in the area.

FEBRUARY MISSION OF THE MONTH “Souper Bowl” of Caring Food Drive to Benefit Stewpot

Thanks to your compas-sionate generosity, all five containers placed around the church have

received food items. Monetary contribu-tions have also been received to support this vital mission. The following excerpt from their website describes part of the Stewpot meal program and helps us un-derstand how critical our support is to their ministry. The very heart of Stewpot is the noon meal search by staff and volunteers 365 days a year. This meal serves as the center of each day as well as the heart of the Stewpot philosophy. Rich and poor, black and white, all of God’s children come together over a nourishing meal. More than 120 people a day are phys-ically and spiritually fed in the Community Kitchen and 50 plus meals are delivered to shut-ins in the area. You may bring your non-perishable food donations with you when you come to Sunday services, or drop them off at the church anytime this month. Monetary contributions may be made to St. Luke’s, noted “Stewpot.”

YOUR THRIFT SHOP NEEDS DONATIONS! As you do your “spring clean-ing” or work to de-clutter your closets, cabinets, pantry, or storeroom, please remember

your Thrift Shop is always looking for item donations. We sell EVERY kind of household item imaginable and ALL siz-es/styles of clothing. We had an extremely successful 2015 because so many of you remembered us as you cleaned or downsized. Due to your donations, we were able to make sizeable gifts to local charities (nearly $9,000), but now we are beginning to have some bare shelves in our “workroom” and are in need of more donated items. Please share this need and help spread the word by telling neighbors and friends that the Thrift Shop is both a place to find good bar-gains and a donation center for gently used items (donation receipts for tax purposes are available through the church office). Thank you for helping to make the St. Luke’s Thrift Shop such a blessing to many people in Jackson.

DATES AT-A-GLANCE Thu., Feb. 11 Staff Meeting, 1:00 pm Sun., Feb. 14 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT / VALENTINE’S DAY Sun., Feb. 14 Morning Prayer Time, Holy Communion in the Chapel, 8:30 am Sun., Feb. 14 Sunday School, 9:00 am Sun., Feb. 14 Fellowship Time, 9:50 am Sun., Feb., 14 Worship, Cherub and Elementary Choirs Perform, in the Sanc-

tuary, 10:15 am Sun., Feb. 14 At-Home Communion, 2:00 pm Mon., Feb. 15 ECLC CLOSED – President’s Day Observance Mon., Feb. 15 NO Mississippi Girlchoir Rehearsal Tue., Feb. 16 St. Luke’s Hosts Wesley Lunch at Millsaps College, 11:30 am Tue., Feb. 16 Mississippi Girlchoir Rehearsal, 4:15 pm Wed., Feb.17 Rotary Club Meeting, 7:30 am Wed., Feb. 17 Adult Bible Study in the Conference Room, 10:00 am Wed., Feb. 17 Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets, 2:00-4:00 pm Wed., Feb. 17 Choir Practice, 6:00 pm Wed., Feb. 17 Girl Scout Troup Meets, 6:30 pm Thu., Feb. 18 Staff Meeting, 1:00 pm Fri., Feb. 19 Pastors’ Licensing School in the Fellowship Hall, TBA Sat. Feb. 20 Pastors’ Licensing School in the Fellowship Hall, 9:00 am Sun., Feb. 21 Morning Prayer Time, Holy Communion in the Chapel, 8:30 am Sun., Feb. 21 QUARTERLY CONFERENCE BREAKFAST, 9:00 am Sun., Feb. 21 Fellowship Time, 9:50 am Sun., Feb., 21 Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:15 am Mon., Feb. 22 Mississippi Girlchoir Rehearsal, 4:15 pm

Dear Friends,

During the month of February we are asking everyone to par-

ticipate in our Souper Bowl Stewpot Food Drive. Please con-

sider bringing canned goods and non-perishable food items to

the church. There are boxes in the sanctuary and the welcome

center to place your donation. Stewpot’s food bank is open

year round and there is always a need, so thanks in advance

for your generosity.

Also, put on your calendar our upcoming Quarterly Confer-

ence on Sunday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m., in the Fellowship

Hall. We’ll hear reports from our church administrative

committees as well answer any question you might have

about the congregation.

Since not everyone gets excited for a Sunday morning meet-

ing, we’ve added a special treat: Free Breakfast! The Men’s

Group will cook a great breakfast for us all to enjoy. This will

be a great time to enjoy fellowship during the Sunday School

hour. So come early, learn a little, and eat a lot!

Grace and Peace,

Ricky

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621 Duling Ave. Jackson, MS 39216

(601) 362-6381

info@stlukesjackson.org

www.stlukesjackson.org

Rev. Ricky James, Pastor

February 11, 2016

QUARTERLY CONFERENCE - FREE BREAKFAST

9:00 A.M., Sunday, February 21, in the Fellowship Hall

St. Luke’s United Methodist Men’s group will prepare breakfast to be served during our Quarterly Conference. They will need volunteers to be on hand at 8:00 a.m., to help prepare, cook, and set up, in order to begin serving breakfast promptly at 9:00. If you can help, please contact Cliff Duncan, Jimmy Emfinger or the church. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, biscuits, and more. Remember, the Quarterly Conference is open to all who are interested in the work, missions, and ministries of our church. It is a time for our church family to learn more about the ministries and business of St. Luke’s. It’s also an opportunity to engage and consult with the vari-ous committees and organizations of the church. The Quarterly Conference is held during the Sunday School hour so that it will not interfere with your person-al schedules. We hope to see you here on the 21st for breakfast, fellowship, and to share in the mission, minis-tries, and events of our church.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY It's that time again to begin recruiting for VBS volunteers! VBS will be June 6-10th from 9 am - 12 pm here at St. Luke's! We are currently looking for people to tell Bible stories, lead music, play games, help with

crafts and conduct science experiments. If you are willing to assist with this great ministry to our children, please email Leah at leahbatson@yahoo.com.

CHERUB AND ELEMENTARY CHOIRS TO PERFORM

This Sunday, February 14, 10:15 a.m., Worship, You won’t want to miss hearing the sweet voices and seeing the happy faces of our children’s choirs when they sing the songs they learned and practiced especially for us. Your spirit will be lifted and your heart will be touched. The children have been

working hard rehearsing for their performance this Sun-day, February 14, the First Sunday of Lent. Please join us.

THIS WEDNESDAY AT ST. LUKE’S ►10:00 a.m., Adult Bible Study-Led by Rev. Ricky James ►2:00 p.m., Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets-Remember, we welcome anyone to join our group who knits, crochets, or wants to learn, to help make prayer shawls and other items to give to those in need of solace or those experi-encing a celebration. ►6:00 p.m., Choir Practice-If you like to sing, you have an open invitation to talk with Music Director Helen Bowen about becoming a part of our great choir.

ST. LUKE’S PRAYER SHAWL MINSTRY

POCKET PRAYER CLOTHS A HIT!

The Pocket Prayer Cloth Baskets were emptied. Your St. Luke’s Prayer Shawl mem-bers are overjoyed and overwhelmed by your enthusiastic response to the Pocket Prayer Cloths we knitted to serve as a re-minder that when you are in need of extra support and comfort, you are never alone; God is always with you. We want to let you know that this is now an ongoing project of our ministry.

The baskets in the church are being refilled with a new supply of Pocket Prayer Cloths! Our Prayer Shawl Minis-try members will continue to make them available for you with our blessings. If you want to give one to someone in need, we ask that you share with the recipient that it is a gift from the St. Luke’s Prayer Shawl Ministry, meant to bring them comfort and peace by symbolizing God’s love. Thanks a million for your astounding acceptance of our new Pocket Prayer Cloth ministry, and for your con-tinued support.

Happy Valentine’s Day from St. Luke’s

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016

WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.

Luke 4:1-13

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 / Romans 10:8b-13

THIS WEEK’S JOYS AND CONCERNS

~ Prayer Concerns ~ Joann Smith

~ Births ~

~ Deaths ~

ATTENDANCE AND STEWARDSHIP WEEKLY REPORT 2/7/16

Sunday School 99

Worship 180

Tithes/Offerings Needed in 2016 $479,505

Tithes/Offerings Needed Weekly $9,221

Tithes/Offerings Received 2/7/16 $7,393

Tithes/Offerings Needed to Date $55,326

Tithes/Offerings Received to Date $55,912

Tithes/Offerings Difference to Date +$586

THANKS FOR WORSHIPING WITH US

2/7/16

Claudine McKibben Brooke Crumpton

Aimie Yandle Dorothy Daniel

Eric Michellette Melinda Wolz

Chuck McKibben & Mimi McKibben