The status of finishing the 3rd floor Choir Suite has moved from planning to action. Paint color and floor covering have been selected and approved. And, the Trustees are actively working on assigning the work schedule for those projects and others necessary to make the space ready for the choir to move in.

At the same time, the Trustees are working to evaluate each of the Phase 3 projects for funding, prioritizing, construction methods, and scheduling to determine the most cost-effective and timely production process. This is a critical step in moving forward on Phase 3 of our transformation.

We will keep you updated on the progress of the Choir Suite renovation and Phase 3 plans.

It has been exciting to update you on the progress of our Capital Campaign Fund Total each week. It has been expecially exciting, and surprising, to report an increase each and every week. This week is no exception. You have done it again! Our new fund total this week is $685,589! We never get tired of saying “Thank You” for your faith, commitment and generosity to Preparing the Present to Transform the Future! of St. Luke’s to continue serving our members, our friends, and our community.

THRIFT SHOP VOLUNTEERS

Important Meeting Reminder 11:15 a.m., this Sunday March 22, in the Chapel

(Immediately after worship) Please plan to be there for this planning meeting. We have important items to discuss and would really appreciate your participation. We hope to see everyone then. Contact Priscilla Gaby or Vicki Emfinger for more information.

DATES AT-A-GLANCE Thu., Mar. 19 Staff Meeting, 1:00 pm Fri., Mar. 20 Pastor’s Licensing School, TBA Sat., Mar. 21 Pastor’s Licensing School, TBA Sun., Mar. 22 Morning Prayer Time, Communion in the Chapel 8:30 am Sun., Mar. 22 Sunday School, 9:00 am Sun., Mar. 22 Fellowship Time, 9:50 am Sun., Mar. 22 Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:15 am Sun., Mar. 22 Thrift Shop Volunteer Workers’ Meeting, 11:15 am Sun., Mar. 22 Small Group Meeting at the Church, 4:00 pm Mon., Mar. 23 Mississippi Girlchoir Rehearsal, 4:15-5:30 pm Tue., Mar. 24 Mississippi Girlchoir Rehearsal, 4:15-6:00 pm Wed., Mar. 25 Adult Bible Study in the Conference Room, 10:00 am Wed., Mar. 25 Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets, 2:00-4:00 pm Wed., Mar. 25 Adult Bible Study in the Sanctuary, 6:00 pm Wed., Mar. 25 Youth Bible Study, 6:00 pm Wed., Mar. 25 Choir Practice, 7:00 pm Sat., Mar. 28 THRIFT SHOP CLOSED – Zippity Doo-Dah Event Sun., Mar. 29 PALM SUNDAY Sun., Mar. 29 Morning Prayer Time, Communion in the Chapel 8:30 am Sun., Mar. 29 Sunday School, 9:00 am Sun., Mar. 29 Fellowship Time, 9:50 am Sun., Mar. 29 Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:15 am Sun., Mar. 29 Small Group Meeting at the Church, 4:00 pm

Dear Friends,

We had a great response for our first congregational discern-

ment focus group. If you weren’t able to attend, there are two

more opportunities.

Sun., March 22- attending the church 5-15 years

Sun., March 29- attending the church 15 or more years

These upcoming gatherings will be an informal time of shar-

ing reflections on the good things we do as a church, and im-

agining what great things God could do through us in the fu-

ture. Each gathering will take place at the church from 4:00

to 5:30 p.m. and will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

These are not exact ranges, so feel free to choose the time

that best describes you, or that works best for your schedule.

Childcare will be available for the March 22 gathering.

We would love to have as many people attend so together we

can listen and discern where God is leading this wonderful

church!

Grace and Peace,

Ricky

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Rev. Ricky James, Pastor

March 19, 2015

MORE REMINDERS

† Easter lily orders: If you wish to place Easter lilies in the sanctuary in memory, or in honor, of your

loved ones, or make contributions to the Grounds Beautification Fund, you may pick

up an order form at church on Sunday and drop the completed information in the collection plate, call Mary Jane Oglesby

at 601-956-5721, call the church at 601-362-6381, email secretary@stlukesjackson.org. Cost is $10.00 per lily. Please place your order by Tuesday, March 31.

† The Bethlehem Center mission needs: The Center is

in need of basic supplies to operate; your donations of cleaning products, dishwashing liquid, Kleenex, toilet pa-per, paper towels, etc., would be great-ly appreciated. During the month of

March, St. Luke's will be collecting these supplies, which can be brought to the church for delivery to the Center.

The Bethlehem Center is a non-profit organization associated with the United Methodist Church. They pro-vide quality, affordable childcare and curriculum to low-income families and other community development initia-tives within a spiritual context in the heart of Jackson. Thank you for your support of this wonderful ministry!

St. Luke’s Church Family

You are invited to a

Miscellaneous Wedding Shower

Honoring Dani Wood and William Fuller

Sunday, April 19, 11:15 a.m. (following morning worship)

in the Church Fellowship Hall

Gift Registries at Belk, Williams-Sonoma, The Everyday Gourmet

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Our Ministry is Growing! Help!

We need volunteers! The children's ministry is growing, and we need your help to keep up! We are currently look-ing for Sunday School teachers, children's church volun-teers, VBS volunteers, and monthly nursery volunteers. For more information, or to sign up, email Leah at leahbatson@yahoo.com.

∞YOUTH GROUP NEWS ∞

Spring Break is over! Wednesday Bible Study is back!

6:00 p.m., Wednesdays

THIS WEDNESDAY AT ST. LUKE’S ►10:00 a.m., Adult Bible Study in the Conference Room, led by Rev. Ricky James ►2:00-4:00 p.m., Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets. Your Prayer Shawl group would like to remind you that we welcome to our ministry anyone who knits, crochets, or wants to learn. Yes, we give FREE lessons. We love what we do and want to share it! It is a true blessing to make shawls and other items to give, unconditionally, to our St. Luke’s members in need of comfort or blessings. If you are interested in joining our group, would like to learn more about this caring, compassionate ministry, or know of a member who needs a shawl, please contact Dot Jaubert or the church. ►6:00 p.m., Adult Bible Study in the Sanctuary, led by Rev. Ricky James ►6:00 p.m., Youth Group Bible Study ►7:00 p.m., Choir practice

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015

5th SUNDAY IN LENT

John 12:20-33

THIS WEEK’S JOYS AND CONCERNS

~ Prayer Concerns ~ Nancy Smith

~ Births ~

~ Deaths ~

ATTENDANCE AND STEWARDSHIP WEEKLY REPORT 3/5/15

Sunday School 82 Worship 171 Tithes/Offerings Needed in 2015 $450,665.00 Tithes/Offerings Needed Weekly $8,667.00 Tithes/Offerings Received 3/15/15 $8,101.00 Tithes/Offerings Needed to Date $95,337.00 Tithes/Offerings Received to Date $87,241.00 Tithes/Offerings Difference to Date -$8,096.00

THANKS FOR WORSHIPING WITH US

3/15/15

Amanda & Justin Maggro Abel Lowry

Russell Morrison Amanda Jacobs

Ryan McKibben Rev. Pete Spitzkeit

Duncan Fisher Courtney Walsh

Keith & Beth Crumpton