This Week
LeAnn, Shweta, Lynn, Linda, Michael, Those having a crisis of faith

Last Week
The Berck Family, Bertha, Sharon and Bob, Sydney's baptism

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Oktoberfest is Today!
Join us after the 10:30am service for Oktoberfest! From 11:30am-1:00pm, enjoy fellowship and a German-inspired menu of brats and homemade German potato salad (with apple dessert, of course!) The inflatable sports center & bounce house will be set up for children, and the nursery will be available until 1:30pm.

Sermon Discussion Small Groups – 10/25
For three Sundays beginning Oct. 25th, you can join a sermon discussion group during the next sermon series, Lies We Believe.  Groups will meet at 9:30 on Sundays and discuss the sermon topic of the day, starting with a short introduction video from Pastor Luke.  They’re a great way to connect with each week's sermon and each other in a smaller, discussion-based setting.  To sign up, register at the info counter, drop a sign-up card in an offering box in the back of the sanctuary, or click here!

POWWOW is 10/31
POWWOW is back for the 2026-2027 growing season! This fun, fast-paced service event distributes excess Arizona produce destined for landfills back into the hands of the community – but it takes a lot of volunteers to make it happen! Consider signing up in the lobby to help sort, package, and load cars in the drive-thru line. It’s an early event that will still leave your whole Saturday free and a great event to invite a friend!

Endowment Banquet is Nov. 1
The 2nd annual St. Luke Endowment Banquet is Sunday, Nov. 1st! We had such good feedback last year, that this year’s banquet will be free and for everyone! Join us in the Commons at 11:45 that Sunday for a homecooked Italian meal and hear from our most recent grant recipients about the ways your contributions to the Endowment Fund are making an impact here in the Valley. Childcare will be available until 1pm. To help our volunteers plan the meal, please RSVP.

Choir Resumes 10/21
The St. Luke Chancel Choir resumes rehearsal for the 26-27 season on Wednesday, Oct. 21st at 6:30pm! Lend us your voice and join them in singing most Sundays from November-April.

Mom’s Night Out is 10/23
Moms, join us on Friday, 10/23 at 7pm in the Fellowship Room for a pumpkin carving contest! Compete to win a bag of trick-or-treat candy (or just let your creativity flow)! Pumpkins are provided, so please sign up and let us know how many to get.

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays – 10/27
Navigating the holidays after the loss of a loved one can feel overwhelming - sometimes in ways we don’t expect. While everyone grieves differently, the good news is that you don’t have to face this time of year alone. Join us for a stand-alone session of GriefShare on Oct. 27th at 12:30pm in the Fellowship Room and find practical resources for navigating grief during the holidays led by folks who have been there, too. Sign up at the info counter or register here.


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New Bible Study for Women’s Thursday Study
Looking for a good time to give the women’s Thursday study a try? Join them October 15th at 10AM in the Fellowship Room as they begin a new Bible study with Sharla Fritz’ book, Distracted. Pick up a book this Thursday or reach out to the group leaders to reserve one. If you’d like to help offset the cost of books, please mark “book” on your $10 donation.

Head’s Up! Thrivent Choice Dollar Date Change
If you’re a Thrivent member, please be aware that the due date to designate your Choice Dollars to the nonprofits of your choice has changes! The new deadline is the end of the year, December 31st. Log onto your Thrivent account or reach out to Thrivent to set your designations.

Operation Christmas Child
Throughout the month of October, stop by the Worship Center lobby and pick up one or more boxes. Fill the boxes with wish list items and return them to the Worship Center by October 25th! (Make your $10 donation per box online or mail your donation to Samaritan’s Purse using the envelope included in the box.) Samaritan’s Purse now offers a way to track your box! Instructions and wish lists included inside. Be sure to place your labels on the end of the box!

ALPHA
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 hosts an Alpha group, led by Vicar Ethan, on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Visit Alpha’s website for more info.

Young Adult Study & Events
Searching for community, meaning, and direction? Find your footing with the Emmaus Young Adult Ministry’s Bible study Sundays at 9:30AM in Room 404. We provide a relaxed, pressure-free environment where you can bring your big questions, honest doubts, and authentic struggles. Watch for upcoming monthly events or reach out to Vicar Ethan for more info and updates.

New Evening Women’s Study
Tired of missing out? We hear you! If you have been wanting to connect with other women but couldn’t make the daytime group, our brand-new evening women’s Bible study is for you. Join us every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Room as we study the Bible with Distracted: Finding Faith-Focused Habits for a Frenzied World by Sharla Fritz. This group is open to all women in every stage of life. Come exactly as you are for community, encouragement, and growth.

MomCo
Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also be overwhelming. We believe no mom should walk alone! Join the MomCo group every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, beginning August 18th, from 9:30–11:30 AM at St. Luke for a time of faith-filled connection, encouragement, and growth. Childcare for ages 1-6yo is provided, and infants are welcome in meetings. For more info, visit our MomCo page or sign up at the info counter to receive info emails.

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. All are welcome. Register online here.



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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!

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.

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 the iPad just needs a phone number on file with the church office.

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.