REPORTER

At its February meeting, the Church Council appointed the following people to the Call Committee: Carol Herrman, Emily Hoffman, Eileen Bottolfson, Dianne Plumb, Denny Brant, Gary Bowers, Michael Packer, Regi Sigler and Tim We-gener. They will be meeting with Kris Totzke during March to get started on the call process.

The Lenten season begins with Ash Wednesday on March 1st. We will have two services. The noon service will be a spoken service without any music. The evening ser-vice begins at 7 p.m. and will be a full ser-

vice. Both services will include communion and imposition of ashes. The following 5 Wednesdays we will have a short vesper service based on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and Pastor Mary’s medita-tions will be based on Luther’s Small Catechism. A soup supper will pre-cede the services at 6 p.m.

Lenten Devotions: we have purchased special devotional booklets for Lent called Free Indeed. They are on the table in the narthex along with a few other devotions for Lent that have come in the mail as samples.

The Spring Quilting Bee will take place on Sat-urday, March 25th beginning at 9 a.m. Come and help tie quilts and pack health, baby and school kits for Lutheran World Relief. The quilts will be dedi-cated on March 26 during worship. This is a great time to get together with others and enjoy fellow-ship and fun. Bring a salad to share at lunch.

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This time each year I know my husband Doug will be looking forward to March Madness. He enjoys college basketball and March Madness is their big tournament.

Here at St. Luke’s we also have a lot to look forward to in March. The call committee has been appointed and will be meeting with Pastor Kris Totzke who works with the call process for our synod. And we also begin our Lenten journey.

I give thanks for all the leaders here at St. Luke’s, including Church Council. We had an excellent retreat on Saturday, Feb. 18, and I look forward to working with them in the months to come. Please continue to pray for the Church Council, the Call Committee and all other leaders at St. Luke’s.

Pastor Mary Kaiser

The Men’s Breakfast will continue to meet on the 4th Saturday of each month. This month we will meet on March 25th at 8:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn on 190 just east of Waterview Dr.

Reformation 500—Book Sale

The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is fast approaching! Learn about Martin Luther, his writings, and the impact of the

Reformation for the church today. Discover a variety of resources on the Reformation for readers of all ages.

Stop by the display in the Gathering Area on February 26th, March 5th and/or March 12th from 9:30—noon.

Sunday, March 5, 11:45 am - Join us for lunch after church at Crossroads Diner in the NE corner of Camp-bell and Preston Roads. Reservations are essential. Contact Lori at 817-980-1311 or Carol at 214-907-3634 for details. All are welcome!

Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 pm - The Flock will provide the meal for the Lenten Service supper so we need chefs and volunteers. Call Car-ol or Lori if you can help.

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On Friday, March 24, the Social Seniors will meet at the church at 12:15 and carpool to the Bath House Cultural Cen-ter to attend the 1:30 Productions play: Grace and Glory. This production is a heartwarming story of two women from dif-ferent worlds. Grace, a cantankerous woman of sixty years

plus, plans to live out her life high in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the little cabin she calls home. When Grace breaks her hip, the local hospice sends Gloria, a social worker and volunteer to “help” Grace. There are laughs and a few tears as these women come to know each other and be-come good friends. The cost is $12 for the play and due by March 12 to Shirley Brouillette. Questions? Call Shirley, 972-596-8640 or Ursula Pe-ters at 972-231-3103, Sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the Gathering Area.

Mark your calendars!! There will be a congregational luncheon on March 12 following the worship service. A delicious lunch is planned by Joy and Jerold and their crew. A freewill donation will be taken to cover the cost of the food. All are welcome to join in this fellowship time.

Thank you to Nicholas Chatto for his work in making a scattering garden in the Memorial Garden. A scattering garden is a place for mem-bers to scatter the ashes of loved ones who have been cremated. This was Nicholas’ Boy Scout Eagle Project.

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Women of St. Luke’s The March Bible study for Mary Ruth and Rebekah circles continues with the third of four sessions by Kit Kleinhans, a professor at Wartburg College, Wa-verly, Iowa. She continues the winter Reformation anniversary Bible study on Galatians: Christian Faith and Christian Freedom. This study is “Heirs of the promise” with theme verses from Galatians 3:24-4:31. This month’s lesson may be found on page 26 of the March Gather magazine or may be downloaded at gathermagazine.org. The Leader’s guide follows the lesson.

MARCH ACTIVITIES

March 1 (Wednesday):There will be no activity day this month be-cause of the noon Ash Wednesday service.

March 11 (Saturday): 9:00am – Sarah Circle meets in the Church Conference Room. Their lesson will be session two of the Gather magazine Bible study enti-tled “Children of God through faith.” Hostess: Shella Groom, Study Leader: Diane Thorpe.

March 14 (Tuesday): 10:00am - Mary Ruth Circle will meet at church in the adult classroom. Hostess: Corinne Perkins, Study Leader: Emily Hoffman 1:30pm - Rebekah Circle—Place to be announced. (note that the circle now meets at a new time and will meet either in the home or at church). Hostess: Adele Bakken, Study Leader : Carol Rizzo.

March 25 (Saturday): Quilting Bee, 9:00am in the Gathering Area. Please bring a salad to share for the luncheon. All women are invited for great fun and fellowship as work is done on items for Lutheran World Relief. A quilt dedication will be held on Sunday, March 26th.

Mark your calendar for Lutheran World Relief Packing Day Wednesday, April 19 at 9:00am (following Easter Sunday)

Many hands make for light work. Join others in packing quilts, layettes, school and health kits.

All women of St. Luke’s are invited and encouraged to come. Please feel free to join any of the circles at any time.

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Booksome Ladies

On Wednesday, March 15th, the Booksome Ladies will meet in the Adult Classroom at 9:30 a.m. Our book for discussion is The Nightingale by Kristin Han-nah. This work of historical fiction tells the story of two French sisters –one in Paris and one in the country-side—during World War Two. Both young women had been adversely effected by the death of their mother and the estrange-ment of their father. Each plays a part in the French under-ground. Each finds a way to love and forgive. The novel is historically accurate and is filled with drama and romance as it explores the rela-tionship of the two sisters as they face great challenges and moral choices. It is haunting, action-packed and compelling. It is an absolute page-turner you will not forget. EVERYONE IS WELCOME to come for an interesting discussion and genuine fellowship.

Springtime Hope, Martha Eastwood

Young at Heart Retreat Briarwood, April 4—6

Come join us for our annual senior’s re-treat! This year’s theme is “Telling Your Story”, where we remember all of the things that God has done is our lives, con-tinues to do so daily, and how we can share our experiences with others.

We will have devotions, play games, do crafts, and even have time to relax. Cost is $60-$120, depending on your lodging ar-rangements.

Register at briarwoodretreat.org

“Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depth of my heart.” Martin Luther

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The members of St. Luke’s and their families that are being prayed for during the month are listed below.

Betty Kennedy, Prayer Chain Chairperson 972-235-6309 972-774-2002

THE FAMILY OF JEAN WEISZ ED SOBEY THE FAMILY OF DALE BAIRD BARBARA TATE THE FAMILY OF SARA MILNER DICK MINER SUZIE HABHAGGER PHIL HOUSTON LINDA YOUNG BEN HONG KATHRYN KRAEFFT CARLA BENDER DORIS HOUSTON SHIRLEY SIGLER MILDRED PLISKAL RITA HUMPHREY SUSAN & HOWARD SCHEIB IRMA YOUNG THE FAMILY OF JULIE COOK RUTHIE GROOM BERNIE HUMPHREY RONDA MEIVES EMILY EASTWOOD ROBERT VORCE DONNIE GROOM OLGA ANN BAIRD DAVID REED JEAN HAMMETT DAVID & JENNIFER HUMPHREY BONNIE LARSON DOUG TATE SHIRLEY TENERY

We welcome prayers for all, however, please let us know when your name should be removed from our list. Thanks

Our appreciation to the members of St. Luke’s Prayer Chain for their constant and faithful prayers.

“But I trust in your unfailing love……” Psalm 13:5

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Trudy Schmidt 3-01 Steven Spangler 3-01 Alyssa Wolverton 3-03 Julaine Cook 3-05 Marge Alesch 3-08 Rita Humphrey 3-09 Emily Hoffman 3-10 Joy Uhler 3-11 Suzie Habhegger 3-16 Katlyn Bottolfson 3-17

Jean Sloan 3-23 Nicholas Ezerosky 3-24 Margaret Freeman 3-24 Ann McMullin 3-24 Sandy Nelson 3-25 Doris Autrey 3-27 Elizabeth Bakken 3-28 Megan Wimer 3-28 Anne Eckholm 3-29

Ed and Carol Lysen 3-20-1960

As St. Luke’s celebrates our 60th year, we will share some stories that hopefully you find interesting and will give insight as to how we have grown together over the years. These stories will be called “Did you know.”

Did you know…….

In the fall of 1956, the first formational meetings for a new LCA Mission Church were held at Wildwood Chapel at Restland, a Community Hall on Tejas Trail, and the Heights Elementary cafeteria.

In the mid 70’s, the Sr. High Luther League put on a Passion Play with music from Alice Cooper and other hard rock musicians. Do you remem-ber that Bob Tober portrayed Jesus?

St. Luke’s has sponsored several athletic teams through the years. We have had girl’s and boy’s basketball teams; youth, adult, senior, same-sex and co-ed softball teams; co-ed volleyball teams and co-ed bowling. Some say that Lutheran’s are quiet, but there has been more than one member, and even clergy, ejected from a game due to “enthusiastic cheer-ing and support”.

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St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

Interim Pastor Rev. Mary Kaiser Administrative Assistant Gail Johnson Director of Music Ministries…………………. Dale Dietert

Council Members

President, Shirley Sigler 2/272-7458 Vice President, Tim Wegener.. . . . . . . . . . .612/859-4500 Secretary, Anne Eckholm 9/231-6121 Treasurer, Tom Petersen 9/866-0619 Financial Sec., Carol Lysen. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..9/233/6585 Christian Ed.. Emily Hoffman. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9/669-0125 Evangelism, Carol Rizzo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/231-3269 Congregational Life, Jerold Plumb…………....9/231-4214 Congregational Resources, Gail Johnson .9/231-3361 Indoor Property, Jerry Zimmerman. . . . . . . . . 2-207-0771 Outdoor Property, Ralph Rizzo. . . . . . . . . . . . 9/231-3269 Worship & Music, Frieda Chyn . . . . . . . . . . . .2/514-8426 Service Outreach, open Youth, Emily Hoffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9/669-0125

Contact Us:

marykaiser82@yahoo.com gail@stlukeslutheranchurch.org ddietert@mail.smu.edu www.stlukeslutheranchurch.org Phone: 972-234-8804

The Reporter Published for and by St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

Next deadline—Mar.15 gail@stlukeslutheranchurch.org All members of St. Luke’s are invited to submit arti-cles of interest for publica-tion in THE REPORTER. Articles may be submitted in written form using WORD format or electron-ic form. Please include your name and phone number. Articles should be no longer than 250 words. Those over 250 may need to be edited.

Sunday Schedule

Worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 8:45 a.m.

Phone number: 972-234-8804 www.stlukeslutheranchurch.org

NETWORK OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Ingathering days are the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Items always needed are: peanut butter, jelly, canned meats and vegetables, canned fruit, soups, paper products, personal hygiene products. Please place items in the cart marked Network in the Gathering Area.