This Week
The Dueker Family, Karen, Pina, Rhett, Calvin, Donna, Anthony, Sherri 

Last Week
The Berft Family, The Aranda Family, The Eckelberg Family, Vicki, Bob, Glenn, Jane, Libby, Don, Stevie

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Thank You for Loving Our City!
If you’re one of the 155 Saturday or 50 Sunday service project volunteers that joined us last weekend, THANK YOU! You served 280 boxes of fresh produce, packed 6,000 bags for Midwest Food Bank, and built 100 beds for East Valley children! That’s over 560 volunteer-hours spent sharing the hope of Jesus with our community!

Pastor Luke’s Bible Study Begins
Starting this Sunday at 9:30, join Pastor Luke in the Commons for an 8-week walk through key moments in the life of Jesus. Everything He did, from His baptism to His resurrection, reveals what He came to do, and shows why His life changed our world. Each week’s study guide is available online by clicking here.

Ash Wednesday Services & Dinner
Ash Wednesday is February 18th. Join us for worship at 10AM or 6:30PM. The youth will be serving Ash Wednesday dinner in the Commons at 5:30 and the nursery will be available at 6:30. Wednesday Lenten worship services are at 10am from 2/25-3/25.

Canaan in the Desert Hosted by the Women’s Ministry
Saturday, February 21st: Save the Date! As the Lenten season begins, ladies AND gentlemen are invited to join us at Canaan in the Desert for a reflective walk through their prayer garden, featuring beautiful carvings depicting the Stations of the Cross. A chapel service will begin at 10AM. Those looking to carpool can meet at church at 9:00am.

Next SHP Bed Delivery: Feb. 21st
The next Sleep in Heavenly Peace bunk bed delivery is Saturday, February 21st, at 7:00am! If you joined in on the bed build last Saturday, come see the best part - children’s faces lighting up when they get their very own bed, sometimes for the very first time. Besides assembling the pre-made beds, we also need volunteers who can make beds and chat with the families. Sign up at the info counter if you’d like to join in!

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.

Thrivent Choice Dollars Expire March 31st
Thrivent members have until March 31st to direct any remaining 2025 Choice Dollars. After that date, Choice Dollars will expire. Choice Dollars can be directed among thousands of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including St. Luke's. For more details on how to direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars, visit their website, or call 800-847-4836.

Women’s Ministry Walking Group
The Women’s Ministry Lenten walking group is back! Join them on Saturday mornings in Lent (2/28-3/28) for a short devotional at Gilbert Water Ranch Riperian Park before enjoying the best of Arizona’s weather! If you’re interested, please sign up at the info counter.

Office Closed 2/13 & 2/16
Please note that the office will be closed on Friday, 2/13, for staff to attend the Best Practices Conference and on Monday, 2/16, for President’s Day.

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February Community Corner: Diapers & Wipes
February’s donation drive request is for all sizes of diapers and baby wipes which will be donated to Helen’s Hope Chest (serving the foster care community), Choices Pregnancy Center (assisting moms with unplanned pregnancy support) and CarePortal (connects churches to struggling families in temporary crisis). Larger sizes are always in high demand! Donated items can be placed in the cubbies in the worship center lobby.

ALPHA Group at St. Luke’s
Alpha is a national group that believes in asking questions. Their network helps churches offer spaces to unpack the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. No pressure. No judgement. It’s for anyone who’s curious, no matter their  beliefs or background. St. Luke is hosting an Alpha group, led by Vicar Ethan, on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Visit Alpha’s website or sign up at the info counter for more info.

GriefShare
GriefShare is a nationally recognized network of support groups for those dealing with grief. Grief can feel all-consuming, so please don't bear it alone! St. Luke's GriefShare groups meet on Tuesdays at 12:30pm in the Fellowship Room, beginning Jan. 13th. All are welcome. For further information contact Paul Hoffmann. Register online.

Hope in the Neighborhood
The Stapley Drive revitalization project is almost done!! Drive down Stapley and check out the new landscaping, paint, signage, & artwork if you haven’t already. The long-awaited new AC unit for the Worship Center lobby has also been installed! A huge thank you to everyone who has pledged and donated towards this project!


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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.

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.

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!

St. Luke App
Did you know? St. Luke has an app! It’s a great way to find upcoming events, volunteer, send in a prayer request, and check into worship or a Bible study! Search “St. Luke Mesa” in your app store to download.

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!

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.