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Today is Fall Launch!
Today is Fall Class Launch! Students and school staff are invited to kick off a new school year with blessings and gifts at the 8am & 10:30 worship service during announcements. We’ll also have new Sunday school, Confirmation, and adult Bible studies at the 9:30 hour. Confirmation (5th-8th) will be in the Commons. Preschool-Kinder will be in Room 409, 1st & 2nd will be in Room 401, and 3rd & 4th will be in Room 402. Sunday school grades will have a small info packet for parents to take home.

New Adult Study: The Glory of God
God considers His glory to be of extreme importance and it’s our job as His creation to glorify Him. We should know what He means when he references his glory so we can better serve and worship him. As part of the High View of God series, this course will emphasize who God is versus who we are, so we will never underestimate Him and overestimate ourselves. Come and join Sandy Cornelius in the Fellowship Room at 9:30 on Sundays for this 4-week course and revel and delight in the proper glory of our God.

New High School Study Begins Aug. 2nd
High schoolers are invited to join Pastor Jim Hale for a new Bible study, The Purpose Driven Life – What on Earth Am I Here For?, at 9:30 in the Youth Room beginning August 2nd! You learned about the Bible and the Catechism in Confirmation classes. But, now what? How does your growing faith get applied day in and day out-- in school, career, and God's plan for your life? Each student will receive their own book to highlight, take notes in and go home with at the end of our study.

August Community Corner: Sunshine Acres
In August, we’re partnering with Sunshine Acres, a faith-based Children’s Home right here in Mesa. Sunshine Acres houses up to 70 children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or family crisis. Sunshine Acres accepts no federal or state funding for the daily care of the children but relies heavily on donations. Find a list of requested items at the Info Center. Please note that some requests are for specific brands. Full-sized toiletries are appreciated! All donations can be placed in the lobby Community Cubbies.

Elevate Family Pizza Party is Next Sunday!
Next Sunday, August 9th, families are invited to join us for the annual FREE back-to-school pizza party at Elevate Jump Park after worship! Kids can jump from 12-2pm while parents have a chance to catch up and fellowship. Skip the line and fill out the safety waiver early and plan to join us at the Greenfield and McDowell location!
 
Breakfast With Pastor Luke 
Want to learn more about St. Luke? Starting August 16th at 9:30am in the Commons, we’ll be serving breakfast for three consecutive Sundays. Each week, we’ll talk about a different aspect of our church. They’re a great way to get to know Pastor Luke, ask any questions you may have, or pursue membership. Our nursery and Sunday School classes are available for children. Please RSVP or sign up at the info center.

MomCo Resumes Aug. 18th
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.

Mom’s Night Out is Aug. 29th
In Italy, food has never just been about eating. It's about slowing down, gathering around a table, sharing stories, and enjoying one another. Jesus often taught around meals, and some of the most meaningful conversations in Scripture happened while breaking bread together. Join us in the Commons at 7pm on Saturday, Aug. 29th as St. Luke members Eric and Trisha Tampellini provide us with a hands-on lesson on how to make their favorite appetizer. RSVP to reserve your ingredients!

GriefShare Returns August 11th
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 August 11th. All are welcome. Register online here.


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New Campus Partnership with Thrive
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Thrive, a homeschool community that will be renting a few classrooms as St. Luke on Mondays and Wednesdays for their day program. If you happen to be on campus during those days, you’ll likely encounter their K-12 graders and their teachers as the use rooms in the education wing and the Commons from 8:30-2:30pm during the school year.

Women’s Bible Study
Please note that the women’s Bible study is taking a summer break, and will be back to meeting on Thursdays at 10am starting August 20th.

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Welcome Cards
If you are new to St. Luke, you can 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 Ethan Berglund  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.