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St. Luke Evangelical
Lutheran Church
203 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333
Church Phone [610] 688-0122
Telephone Prayer Line (prayer requests) [610] 688-5665
www.SaintLukeDevon.org + Facebook.com/SaintLukeDevon
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 12, 2014
WELCOME TO SAINT LUKE
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Jesus welcomes everyone – no exceptions!
Jesus was famous for extending a radical
welcome to everyone he met, crossing over
all kinds of human-made lines and
boundaries. Having received Jesus’ radical
welcome ourselves, we extend that same
welcome to all people. At Saint Luke, every
person’s identity is recognized and
celebrated as a gift from God – no
exceptions!
Everything you need to participate in worship
is projected on the screens or included in this
bulletin. If you prefer, you may also open the
red worship books using page and hymn
numbers provided.
Please use the enclosed green Connection
Card to give or request information. You can
also call the pastors at 610.688.0122.
NURSERY CARE for infants and children
through age 5 is provided in room 105 in the
education wing.
The People of Saint Luke, Ministers
The Rev. Susan Ericsson,
Lead Pastor
The Rev. Matt Staniz,
Pastor for Youth, Family & Service
The Rev. Mary Konopka,
Visitation Pastor
John D. Charles, AIM
Director of Church Music
Allen Benner-Smith,
Parish Administrator
Carol O’Neill, Administrative Assistant
William Houck, Sexton
ORDER OF WORSHIP
GATHERING
Gathering Music
Welcome
Confession
Hymn # 610
Greeting
Kyrie # 157
Prayer of the Day
WORD
Lessons
Children’s Message
Gospel
Good News
Hymn # 612
Creed
Prayers
Peace
Offertory # 465
MEAL
Great Thanksgiving
Preface
Sanctus # 191
Eucharistic Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Invitation
Lamb of God
Hymn # 728
Communion
Blessing
Prayer
SENDING
Benediction
Hymn # 579 (8:30)
Hymn # 611 (11:00)
Sending
October 12, 2014
Today
The music used in worship service includes selections from “Now
the Feast and Celebration” composed by Marty Haugen. Words
will be projected on the screens. Music can be found in the red pew
hymnals or as listed below:
KYRIE – HYMN 157
GOSPEL ALLELUIA- printed below.
OFFERTORY (As the Grains of Wheat) – HYMN 465
SANCTUS (Holy, Holy Holy) – HYMN 191
AGNUS DEI (Lamb of God) – printed below.
ALLEULIA
Musical setting by Marty Haugen Copyright@1991 by GIA Publications, Inc. Used by
permission of Onelicense.net license #A701204
Musical setting by Marty Haugen Copyright@1991 by GIA Publications, Inc. Used by
permission of Onelicense.net license #A701204
Worship Through Music
Anthem (8:30 & 11:00
“Healing Rain”
Smith
Healing Rain is coming down, it’s nearer to this old town.
Rich and poor, the weak and strong,
its bringing mercy, it won’t be long.
Healing Rain is coming down,
it’s coming closer to the lost and found.
Tears of joy and tears of shame are washed forever in Jesus’ name.
Healing Rain it comes with fire. So let it fall and take us higher.
Healing rain, I’m not afraid to be washed in heaven’s rain
Lift your heads, let us return to the mercy seat where time began.
And in your eyes, I see the pain;
Come soak this dry heart with healing rain.
And only You, the Son of Man
could take a leper and let him stand.
So, lift your hands they can be held by someone greater,
the Great I Am.
Healing rain in heaven’s rain, to be washed in heaven’s rain
Healing rain is falling down, I’m not afraid,
Lesson
Isaiah 43:8–13
8Bring forth the people who are blind, yet have eyes, who are deaf,
yet have ears! 9Let all the nations gather together, and let the
peoples assemble. Who among them declared this, and foretold to
us the former things? Let them bring their witnesses to justify
them, and let them hear and say, "It is true." 10You are my
witnesses, says the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen, so
that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he.
Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me.
11I, am the LORD, and besides me there is no savior. 12I declared
and saved and proclaimed, when there was no strange god among
you; and you are my witnesses, says the LORD. 13I am God, and
also henceforth I am He; there is no one who can deliver from my
hand;
Gospel
Luke 1:1–4; 24:44–53
The Holy Gospel according to Luke, the first and twenty-fourth
chapters
Glory to you, O Lord
Chapter 1
Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the
events that have been fulfilled among us, 2just as they were handed
on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and
servants of the word, 3I too decided, after investigating everything
carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you,
most excellent Theophilus, 4so that you may know the truth
concerning the things about which you have been instructed.
Chapter 24
Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you
while I was still with you — that everything written about me in
the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled."
45
Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46and he
said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to
rise from the dead on the third day, 47and that repentance and
forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations,
beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things.
49And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so
stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from
on high." 50Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up
his hands, he blessed them. 51While he was blessing them, he
withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. 52And they
worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; 53and
they were continually in the temple blessing God.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to You, O Christ.
44
Today
Table Talk is a lively discussion on topics of current interest from
a faith perspective. Table Talk normally meets at 9:45 Sundays in
the Conference Room. Today’s topic for discussion is "Ethics and
Animal Rights." Please join us.
Welcome & Connect
Fun & Friendship 2014: The Evangelism Team (ETeam) works
to strengthen, grow, and sustain our worship community.
Connecting with others in our faith community via common
interests, sharing talents, and serving together are ways to spark
more engagement amongst us and build relationships.
During Oct. 2014 we offer two F&F raffle activities for St. Lukans
of any age.
Oil & Vinegar Exploration
Prize: Learn from experts about olive oils and aged balsamic
vinegars and discover ways to use them in cooking at Bella
Oliva Taproom in Wayne.
Date, Time, & Location: Sun Oct. 19, 2014 (4:30-5:30 p.m.)
113 W. Lancaster Ave, Wayne PA
Fire Station Tour
Prize: Tour the Paoli Fire Station. Discover the operations of a
current fire station. See an ambulance, meet a firefighter, and
climb on the BIG truck if you’re inclined! We’ll meet in
Schlack Hall after late service on Sunday, Oct. 26, caravan and
return for a light lunch.
Date & Time: Oct. 26 (12:30-2:00 p.m.)
There are three ways to sign-up:
1) Put your name(s) in the F&F boxes in the Narthex; blank forms
available at box
2) Complete the green CONNECTION card; provide your name
and choose the F&F event.
3) Sign up online at SaintLukeDevon.org. There's no charge
The Creative Arts schedule for 2014 – 2015 is complete and will
be mailed out to last year’s generous supporters. The schedule will
soon be posted on the choir room door and on the bulletin board
outside the office of the Director of Music. Our first concert will
be held on November 2, when our Senior Choir will be joined by
the choirs of Trinity Episcopal, King of Prussia and Nativity B. V.
M. Catholic, Media. The featured work will be The German Mass
of Franz Schubert.
Saint Luke Family Hayride: Sunday October 19
Sugartown Strawberries Farm, 650 Sugartown Rd. Malvern
www.sugartownstrawberries.com
Meet at 12:45 p.m. at the maze
Hayride leaves at 1:00 for the bonfire. Bring your supplies for
s’mores, hot dogs, drinks
Family fun! Football, Frisbee, Wiffle ball etc.
$5.00 per person - Pay at event
Must Reserve Your Space! Seats Are Limited
RSVP Joanne Sonn [email protected] or sign up in the Narthex
Sarah Circle will meet on Tuesday, October 14 at 12:00 p.m.
Women’s Circles meet monthly for fellowship, study, prayer and
support.
All Saints Sunday, November 2, is when we remember in the
life of the church those who have gone home to be with our Lord.
If there is the name of one who has died since All Saints of last
year that you would like to have read during worship on
that day, please contact the church office by Monday, October 27.
610-688-0122 or [email protected]. You may also
include names on the weekly Connection Cards starting next week.
If you have a DIGITAL picture of one who has died since October
last year, we’ll include it in the service for the day. Send the file to
[email protected] by Friday, October 17 so we may
prepare the presentation for All Saints’ Day.
Serve
Prayer Labyrinth: Come see Jamie Webb's Eagle Scout Project!
The labyrinth is nearing completion! Scouts and church youth will
be working today from 11-2 p.m. adding stone, back filling and
maybe even beginning work on the final path! Come to the field
near the back parking lot to take a look. In a few weeks, this will
be a great asset to St. Luke for prayer and meditation.
Needles & Pins: Last Sunday we blessed 46 beautiful quilts that
had been assembled by our Needles & Pins quilters (meetings are
on the second and fourth Mondays at 10 a.m. in Schlack Hall.)
Yesterday, they were delivered to Synod headquarters in Ephrata
by a St. Luke volunteer van driver. The quilts benefited the
following groups:
1/23/2014 – United Nations Humanitarian Response Dubai
4/3/2014 – Tanzania
5/19/2014 – Peru
5/19/2014 – Georgia
Pastor Sue’s surgery was a success. Your continued prayers are
welcome during her recovery over the next two months. All who
wish to provide support for Pastor Sue and her family are invited to
do the following:
 Worship regularly, give generously, pray without ceasing!
 Sign up to provide a meal at http://tinyurl.com/PastorSue.

Send an encouraging card or note: 216 Wooded Way, Berwyn,
PA 19312.
 Sign up on connection card if you are available to drive or run
an errand.
 Give the gift of music or books with iTunes or Amazon gift
card.
 Send Subway gift cards to tide teenage boys over for meals on
the run.
Please share this good news with anyone who has shared in our
love and prayer for Pastor Sue. Ongoing updates about Pastor
Sue’s recovery will be provided through St. Luke’s normal
communication channels: the weekly Sunday bulletin and email
newsletters. Any questions should be directed to Pastor Matt Staniz
through St. Luke’s office staff (610-688-0122,
[email protected]).
While Pastor Sue is recovering from her surgery, should you
have an emergency that requires you to contact Pastor Matt or
Pastor Mary, their mobile phone numbers are below:
Pastor Matt 215-292-8813
Pastor Mary 215-285-9106
Telling our Story
Happy Birthday, Saint Luke! 60th Anniversary Celebration
November 9: Save the date – and – Tell a Story! We all have a
story to tell. We’d like to know yours! As we plan for the
anniversary celebration, we’re extending an invitation to write
down a paragraph of your remembrances of St. Luke over the
years. Examples could include memories, years of service in a
particular ministry, generations of your family that maintained
membership, funny stories, people remembered, fun times, special
services or special events you’d like to share. A book of
reminiscence will be published for the anniversary luncheon.
Please drop off your contributions by October 15. There’s a box
on the table in the church office for your submissions. You can email them to [email protected]. Any questions,
contact Joyce Bustard at 610.717.8528.
Special Schedule for the day:
 Sunday School at 9:00 a.m.
 Dr. David Lose, president of The Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Philadelphia, leads a forum.
 Worship at 10:00
 Luncheon and Celebration in Schlack Hall after worship
Around the ELCA
WELCA Fall Luncheon: November 2, St. Matthews Lutheran
Church needs your registration money by October 20. The cost is
$10 which includes a luncheon and a speaker who will talk about
"How To Bridge Generations With One Voice." Please mail your
check to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 2440 Conestoga Road,
Chester Springs, Pa. 19425. Mark WELCA on the memo line of
your check. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. and the lunch and
program 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. We will leave St. Luke after church at
12:30. Carpools will be used and let's hope we fill them up! A
sign-up sheet is next to the office.
The “Jazz and Joe Concert” series resumes at Main Line
Unitarian Church on Wednesday, 22 October. Performing will be
the “Alan Segal Quartet”, typically plus vibes. We request that you
display the attached poster in your church. This is an excellent
opportunity to hear a refined jazz group in an informal setting
allowing you to see and visit with the entire group.
Next Steps
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I will pray for the grace to engage in the process of healing and
wholeness.
I will give thanks for all people who work to bring healing.
I will be open to ways that I can help bring healing to others.
I will pray for Pastor Sue Ericsson during her recovery from
surgery.
This Week at St. Luke
Sunday
10/12
Monday
10/13
Tuesday
10/14
Wednesday
Thursday
10/15
10/16
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10/17
10/18
10/19
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Worship Service
Cherub & Jr. Choirs
Education Hour
Confirmation Classes
Worship Service
2 Copper Coins Rehearsal
Coterie Rehearsal
Needles & Pins
Ministry Planning
Council Meeting
Staff Meeting
Sarah Circle
Feast Incarnate
Walk, Pray, Bond
Bible Study
Bell Choir
Bible Study
Senior Choir
Coptic Vespers
Coptic Worship
Worship Service
Cherub & Jr. Choirs
Education Hour
Confirmation Classes
Worship Service
2 Copper Coins Rehearsal
Worship Assistants
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Welcome Center: Elizabeth & John Muir
Caroline Madden
Assisting Minister: Dawn Heckert
Dawn Heckert
Acolytes:
Kathryn Roessler
Aimee Buttenbaum
Ian Roessler
Gillian Heckert-Mitchell
Greeters:
Lori Long
Kathy Schneider
Lector:
Nancy Shaw
Amanda Heintzelman
Communion Assistants: Cam Cloeter
Jeannette Schlegel
Nancy Cloeter
Donna Weinstein
TJ Jacks
Elsie Hart
David Hughes
Bill Houck
Nursery;
Christie Voigt
Liam McLaughlin
Children’s Church:
Wendy Ailor
Ushers: Team of Tom Clay
Team of Joe Ganly
Team of David Varrelman
Altar Guild: Kay Balabon, Nellie Mathias, Lori Dorsz, Debbie
Quinn.
Counting Team: Don Christensen, Bob Martin, Paige Skelly.
Flower Arrangers: Sallie Sobeck, Mary Connelly.
Hospitality: David & Lynne York, Jodi Donohue.
Altar Flowers are a gift from the Warren family in memory of Dr.
Bill Warren. Also given by Sparky and Maureen Lok in honor of
their daughters Dana and Jessie on their birthdays.
The Everlasting Candle is a gift from Sue Hirsh in memory of her
mother, Dorothy Hirsh.
We extend our Christian condolences to Jennie Warren and her
family on the death of her husband, Bill, whose Memorial Service
was conducted here yesterday"
Pray
In Our Prayers
Members: Pete Jackson + Joe Valenta + Dwight Peterson + Pr.
Rinda Rogers + Eleanor Purpur + the Donohue family + Christine
McClay + Roy and Ruth Foltz + Irene and Gunther Boden + Lois
Mamourian + Ron Kostka + Kate Nelson and family on the death
of her father + Diane DiGiovanni at the death of her father +
Family of Bill Warren + Bob Martin.
Homebound Members: Evelyn Goodchild + Marie Cuthbertson +
Lovey Carroll+ Shirley DeShong + Shirley Koup.
Family and Friends: Logan Schweiter + Nathaniel Daly and his
family + Karin Etkin, daughter of Irene Boden + Kathleen Gross +
George Miller + Ellie O’Brien + Alecia Fischer + Alice and
George Miller + Ginger Burns + Claire Baptist + Geraldine Fasy +
Dave Pfister + William Atkins + Gloria Shahau + Greg Rowe +
Anaelise George + the family of Wayne Roth + George Houck +
Andrew Kukulka + Susie Laucks + Louise O’Malley.