This Sunday November 17
Please join us at 10:00 this Sunday for a "Stump the Professor" session with Dr. Mark Ellingsen. Bring your questions! Why are Lutherans different than Calvinists? Are the writings of the Apocrypha part of the Bible or something else? What's the best study Bible?
Dr. Ellingsen will also be leading service this Sunday, please come join us!
CALLING A PASTOR
The congregational council of St. Luke Lutheran Church in McDonough, Georgia recommend to the congregation that the Reverend Andrew Lewis be called as Pastor of this congregation, at a special congregational meeting to be held November 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (immediately following worship service)
Biography
Pastor Andrew's father was a military chaplain, and he was raised in a general Protestant background. Pastor Andrew felt called to the ministry in the 9th grade while on a wilderness youth trip. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion/Religious Studies in 2010 from the University of Georgia; his Master of Divinity degree in 2013 from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University; and his Master of Sacred Theology in Liturgical Studies from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbia, SC in 2015. Pastor Andrew has served two congregations in Minnesota as an intern pastor and associate pastor/vicar; has served as full time pastor for five years in a Georgia congregation, and most recently has served as interim pastor at another local Lutheran church awaiting call. In addition, Pastor Andrew currently serves as an Army Reserve Chaplain, completing two years of an eight year commitment. He is very familiar with our congregation, having been a supply pastor for us approximately a year and a half ago.
Pastor Andrew is married, with two small children. He and his family live in Sandy Springs.
VOTE ON BANK LOAN
We will be holding a brief congregational meeting November 17, following the vote to call a pastor, to vote on the bank loan for the window repair.
TAI'S PANTRY
Thank you to everyone who has and continues to bring in food items for our food pantry. Please check on the food pantry to be sure it stays stocked up. Have you seen our chalkboard in the narthex? It has a list of items needed for that week.
ALMOST TURKEY TIME!
Our Thanksgiving Food Box Turkey is back in action! He is stationed at the front office window, and he holds small grocery lists. Take a list on Sunday, return the groceries on the following Sunday, and watch our food box supplies grow. The sign up sheets are also open for turkeys. Food boxes will be packed and distributed NEXT WEEK (Saturday, November 23). Sign up to help!
LAST CALL SNACKS FOR ELHS
We will continue to collect snacks for Eagle's Landing High School for a few more weeks. Please drop off your contributions in the narthex. The high school students will be very happy to see them!
COMING IN DECEMBER
Our upcoming ministry projects are the Family Christmas Craft Fair, backpacks for the winter break, and the Jesse Tree. We will have a family for the Jesse Tree this year. Watch this newsletter for additional information on these projects as we learn more!
COUNCIL ELECTIONS DECEMBER 1
Elections for the 2025-2027 council cycle will be held Sunday December 1, at a congregational meeting immediately following worship.
The Gathering and St. Luke Guys will meet on Friday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house.
Commemorations this week:
Sunday, November 17
Elizabeth of Hungary, renewer of society, died 1231
Born in Hungary, Elizabeth was betrothed to the son of the Landgrave of Thuringia, and at age four was taken to be raised with him at the Wartburg Castle. Ten years later they were married. She was very generous to the poor, and after her husband's death she lived in cruel hardship until her own death at age twenty-four.
Born in Hungary, Elizabeth was betrothed to the son of the Landgrave of Thuringia, and at age four was taken to be raised with him at the Wartburg Castle. Ten years later they were married. She was very generous to the poor, and after her husband's death she lived in cruel hardship until her own death at age twenty-four.
Saturday, November 23
Clement, Bishop of Rome, died around 100
Clement was the third bishop of Rome. He is best remembered for a letter he wrote to the congregation in Corinth, still struggling with the same problems that led to Paul's letters to them. As did Paul, he focused on the need for love among Christians.
Clement was the third bishop of Rome. He is best remembered for a letter he wrote to the congregation in Corinth, still struggling with the same problems that led to Paul's letters to them. As did Paul, he focused on the need for love among Christians.
Miguel Agustín Pro, martyr, died 1927
Pro grew up in a time when the Mexican revolutionaries accused the church of siding with the wealthy. He became a Jesuit priest, and worked on behalf of the poor and homeless. Falsely accused of throwing a bomb at a government official, he was executed, but not before crying out "Long live Christ the King!"
Worship This Week
26th Sunday after Pentecost
November 17
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
Readings and Psalm
Daniel 12:1-3
The deliverance of God’s people at the end
The deliverance of God’s people at the end
Psalm 16
My heart is glad and my spirit rejoices; my body shall rest in hope. (Ps. 16:9)
My heart is glad and my spirit rejoices; my body shall rest in hope. (Ps. 16:9)
Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25
The way to God opened through Christ’s death
The way to God opened through Christ’s death
Mark 13:1-8
The end and the coming of the Son
The end and the coming of the Son
