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​A message from Sue and Derek Hawkins:
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A heart-felt “thank you" to all of you who wished us well and those who sent notes to us when you heard we were leaving St. Luke’s. We opened the notes earlier this week after we had completed the final cleanup of the house we have sold. We appreciate your kind words and it was fun remembering some of the things you reminded us that we had been involved in.
Also, Sue showed me Wendy’s post on Facebook about the “Red Aprons” of St. Luke’s, and the Welcome Table initiative of providing a few people with the means to grow summer veg, and the response of one of the recipients. If you haven’t seen it, you really should. I felt moved to offer this response.
The Welcome Table started life as a group of about 6 people who wanted to make a difference in the community of which St. Luke’s is a part. We were blessed to encounter Brenda Thompson who had knowledge of the Food Bank workings and the challenges faced by it’s clients. We had a grand plan to provide a meal in the hall, inviting food bank clients. But, fortunately - yes, fortunately - Covid got in the way of this and forced us to think about what we could do outside the church building. The winter hot drinks and cookies mission was born. As a result of this, not only the few people delivering the service outside the food bank were involved, many in the congregation became active by baking cookies. As spring approached and we looked for another similar initiative, we talked to some of the food bank clients about their needs. Growing their own fresh veg was a common thread that emerged. This developed into the actions that Wendy commented on in her Facebook post.
Though no longer a part of the Welcome Table group, this mission means a lot to me. Not just because of the people it helps but because it shows that way in which a small church (the people of St. Luke’s) can make a big difference in the lives of others. It doesn’t always have to affect all the people, or even a lot of people, but it does have to make a difference. I think this is the essence of mission. Not trying to “convert” people but acting in the way of Jesus, doing what we can to make sure that people have enough, showing that there is a better way to live, and that the Kingdom really is at hand. And Sue is delighted see the “Red Aprons” at work in this way! Blessings to you all.
Derek and Sue 

A note from Sarah Neish...
Some people count sheep when they struggle to find sleep. I have been counting the sheepfold that is my spiritual home . Let me explain. As this time of self-isolation and pandemic fear has become the new normal My mind seems to be much too filled with worries to find the gift of sleep . I say my nightly prayers as has been my habit all my life but then when I roll over and settle in for that haze to descend and sleep to overcome me,  nothing happens. That is when I begin to remember all the family at St. Luke’s and say a small prayer for them.
    How do I do this is by seat and row number as the airlines tell us! I start at the front of the church and going down one row and up the next I find I can remember all of the regulars by name and as I say their names to myself, I picture them in their place. Sounds funny when I am sharing this but it works! Because we are creatures of habit , we seem to have our favourite spots in church. 
    I go up and down and pray for each person as I see them. This makes me feel like I am once again there with my spiritual family, sharing the hymns, the prayers and exchanging the peace .Then , as we go up to receive Communion I feel like we are a family around the table and it makes me feel secure, loved and safe. 
    So try it , you might like it! I know you will be surprised at how easy it is to place all the familiar faces in their places. 
    I don’t forget the choir or the clergy either,they get special prayers of thanks for their leadership . The little ones of the family also have their own spot on my list and I remember them and their teachers as they come in just in time to do their job of presenting the bread and wine and the gifts for the food bank. 
    Try it some time when that blessed gift of sleep seems to be far away .It is a comfort for me and now has become a part of my nightly prayers. ,”Try it....You might like it” .
Pax, Sarah

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  • Our Story
  • Communication
    • Communication from the Bishop
    • Rev. Nita’s Notes- COVID-19
    • Messages from our Congregation
  • Worship
    • Service Times
    • Homilies
    • Prayers of the People
    • Video Messages
  • St. Luke's Sunday School
  • Photo Gallery
  • Contact us
  • Churches in the Parish
    • St. John's Columbarium, Moschelle
    • Christ Church, Karsdale
    • St. Mark's, Perotte
    • All Saint's, Gibson's Lake
  • NEWS
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • PARISH MATTERS
  • AGM REPORT
  • BARGAIN BOX