December 26, 2021: The First Sunday of Christmas | Saint Luke Chicago

A warm welcome to all who are gathered in the name of Christ today. Please visit our website for access to the bulletin and more online resources visit stlukechicago.org/church INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY: On the first Sunday of Christmas, we find the boy Samuel and the boy Jesus, both in the temple, both growing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and humankind. We too have returned to the house of God “to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God,” who has gifted us with a savior. As the festival continues, “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” It is Christmas, still. Liturgist: Robert Kleisch Organist: Don Mead Readers: Kathryn Kleisch, Elisabeth Stampfl, Don Mead, Organist Linda Strohmayer, Virginia White The mission of Saint Luke Ministries includes worship, service, education, and advocacy. Your generous gifts help support these ministries, making it possible to support the local community and the world. Visit our giving page to see the ways you can support these missions. stlukechicago.org/give New to Saint Luke? Click on this link to learn more about our North Star: stlukechicago.org/welcome THIS WEEK at Saint Luke Ministries The church and school offices will be closed from December 27 until January 3. The offices will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022. Though the church office will not formally be open, your calls may still be directed to the church office (773.472.3383, press 1304 to leave your message with Elisabeth Stampfl). • Sunday School will not meet on January 2, 2022. Sunday School will resume on January 9, 2022. • Bible Class will not meet Thursday, December 23 or December 30. Bible Class will resume on Thursday, January 6, 2022. • In-Person Bible Class will not meet on Sunday, January 2, 2022. In-Person Bible Class will resume on Sunday, January 9, 2022. All members are reminded that the books of the congregation will be officially closed December 31, 2021. Please visit our website for links and further information. Saint Luke Church 1500 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657-3108 Tel: 773-472-3383 Fax: 773-929-3910 E-Mail: [email protected] A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America