June 13, 2021: The Third Sunday After Pentecost and Commencement | 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 Congratulations to our 2021 graduates and God’s blessings as you continue your education in high school and universities! Introduction to the day: The mustard seed becomes a great shrub that shelters the birds, recalling ancient images of the tree of life. We’d expect a cedar or a sequoia, but Jesus finds the power of God better imaged in a tiny, no-account seed. It’s not the way we expect divine activity to look. Yet the tree of life is here, in the cross around which we gather, the tree into which we are grafted through baptism, the true vine that nourishes us with its fruit in the cup we share. It may not appear all that impressive, but while nobody’s looking it grows with a power beyond our understanding. If you would like to participate in the service live, via Zoom, click this link https://bit.ly/3r92TAv Presiding Minister: Stephen Bouman Assisting Minister: Dennis Grabowski Organist: Don Mead Cantor: Maia Surace 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 Saint Luke Evening Tea will meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. You’re invited! The link for "St. Luke Evening Tea" can be found on the website at stlukechicago.org. Click on “Evening Tea” or enter the following URL into your browser: https://bit.ly/3pbTyFF. See you this evening! Upcoming Events THURSDAY: 9:30 AM - Acolyte Training 12:00 PM - Bible Class Saturday: Saint Luke Academy Golf Outing Sunday: 8:30 AM - Holy Communion 10:30 AM - Holy Communion 6:00 PM - Evening Tea 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