This Week
The Swaney Family, Laurie, David, Lisa, Cathy, Anthony, Matthew

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The Wamboldt Family, Betty, Annie, Jan, Samantha

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Family Event TODAY! Light of the World Movie
Families, join us at the movies TODAY, September 14th! We've rented a private theater for The Light of the World, an animated movie about the life of Jesus through the eyes of His young disciple, John. Check out the movie trailer! We'll serve FREE lunch at 11:30am at St. Luke before we head to Cinemark Mesa 16 (Riverview) for the (also free!) 12:30pm showing. We have 118 tickets - reserve yours here! Tickets will be passed out at the lunch. Tickets for anyone without children may be available once family tickets are handed out! We're happy to provide this event for free, but if you'd like to support future St. Luke family events, you can make a free will donation by putting " family events" in the "add a message" box.

Breakfast with Pastor Luke - Today!
Want to learn more about St. Luke’s? At 9:30am in the Commons (Oasis), we’ll be serving breakfast and talking about different aspects of our church. This is a great way to get to know Pastor Luke and ask any questions you may have. Our nursery and Sunday School classes are available for children.

APPS Meets This Sunday
APPS (Ageing, Preparation, Planning, & Support) is meeting today at 11:45am in the Fellowship Room. Join them and find support and resources for caring for the older adults in your life.

New Study Begins for the Women’s Thursday Bible Study!
At 10:00am every Thursday, the women’s Bible study meets in the Fellowship Room for fellowship and small group study. On September 18th, join them as they begin a new study book! Find books at the info counter. Suggested donation: $15.

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September Community Corner: Cold Weather Clothes for the Homeless
Although temperatures are still very “summery,” right now, we will be collecting hats, gloves, scarves, and socks to distribute to homeless ADULTS this winter. All your donations will find their way to either Resurrection Street Ministries or the Salvation Army. Both organizations work year-round with the local homeless community.  If you have trouble finding these items in the big-box stores right now, there are some pretty good deals on Amazon, especially for bulk orders of a dozen or so. Please place your donations in the Community Cubbies throughout the month of September.

Handbells Choir Practice is Back 
The St. Luke handbell choir has resumed practicing for the '25-'26 season on Mondays at 6:30pm. Not sure it’s for you? Come try it out! New ringers and beginners are always welcome.

Hope in the Neighborhood
The Stapley Drive revitalization project is almost done!! Drive down Stapley and check out the new landscaping if you haven’t already. The long-awaited new AC unit for the Worship Center lobby has also been installed! Artwork, signage, and finally painting touches are next! A huge thank you to everyone who has pledged and donated towards this project!
 
Google Reviews for St. Luke
St. Luke wants to help those seeking a church home, questioning their faith, or looking for a next spiritual step to find a place they can worship and belong. If you’ve enjoyed your time at St. Luke, please consider leaving a Google Review. These reviews help our church pop up on internet searches, and your story helps us tell His!


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Welcome Cards
If you are new to St. Luke, fill out a green WELCOME card to let us know you’re here & ask us any questions! These cards are available in the pews, at the offering boxes, and in the lobby. They also have some general information about our church. Fill one out and drop it off in one of the wooden offering boxes located on the back wall behind the pews.

Offering Boxes at St. Luke
If you’ve been looking for the offering plate, don’t worry! You can still give on Sunday mornings by using the wooden boxes attached to the walls at the back of the sanctuary (behind the pews) next to each entry door. There are envelopes at each one, too. We also have online giving, which you can set up to give monthly, weekly, or yearly!

Do You Watch or Listen Online?
If you're traveling this summer or simply watching from home, did you know you can check into worship and watch online with the St. Luke Mesa app? Checking in requires a one-time account registration, after which, it's only a couple of clicks to check in. By checking in when you watch an online service, you help us get an accurate picture of how useful our online services & podcasts are! You can also use the app to request prayer, start a Bible reading plan, or set up recurring online giving!

Don’t Forget to Check In!
Checking in on an iPad in the lobby or through the St. Luke’s app or website helps us in all kinds of ways! We use it to record attendance numbers, to keep you up to date with communications, and to know when you’ve been here and when you haven’t – just in case we don’t get to say hi in person one weekend. It’s also easy! The app requires a one-time registration, and as long as we have a phone number on file for you, you can check in on any iPad at church. You can also check in on the app when you watch online services, no matter where you are! Contact the office (480-969-4414) if you need any help or have questions!

Weekly Prayers
Every Friday, the office sends out an email with all the prayer requests that have been submitted during the week. Reach out to the office to receive this email and help pray for St. Luke members in need!

Lost and Found
Have you misplaced something? Maybe it’s here with us! Call the office at 480-969-4414 or email us to let us know what you’re missing!

Hearing-Assistance System
We have a new hearing-assistance system that works with an app or a belt pack to aid people in hearing our services. Ask about it in the sound booth.