December 24, 2022: The Christ-Mass | Saint Luke Chicago
A warm welcome to all who are gathered in the name of Christ this Christmas Eve. Even though we are physically distanced, we remain spiritually connected. Please visit our website for access to the bulletin and more online resources visit stlukechicago.org/church Dear Friend: "Good News!" To us a Child is born... a Savior... Christ the Lord! We greet one another announcing the Lord's birth in the flesh and our victory over sin and death. Once again it is Christmas at Saint Luke Ministries. I am glad to welcome so many of you to sing praise to the newborn King. Some have come from close by, some are with us virtually, and others from places around the world... to all of you a warm welcome in the name of Jesus Christ. Saint Luke Ministries strives each day to live out the Christmas message of hope and peace to all. Through worship in Word and Sacrament, through education for young and old, through programs of social ministry and caring, through the arts and music the Christmas story is made real for all who come to this place and for the community. All people need to know that Jesus came to earth to deliver humanity from the powers of darkness and to give life and hope now and forever. May you have a most joyous and blessed Christmas. Stephen P. Bouman, Pastor 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 Stephen Bouman, Presiding Minister Robert Kleisch, Assisting Minister Don Mead, Organist, Cellist and Choir Director Adam, Jonathan and Anna Mead, Trumpets Karen Sarasin, Flute THIS WEEK at Saint Luke Ministries SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2022 | THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY 9:30 AM Festival Service of Holy Communion SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2023 | THE NAME OF JESUS 9:30 AM A Service of Lessons and Carols SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023 | THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY 9:30 AM Holy Communion The church and school offices will be closed from December 26 until January 1, 2023. The offices will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023. Though the church office will not be formally 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 December 25, January 1, or January 8, 2023. Sunday School will resume on January 15, 2023. • In-Person Bible Class will not meet on December 25, or January 1, 2023. Bible Class will resume on January 8, 2023. • Online Bible Class will not meet on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Online Bible Class will resume on Thursday, January 5, 2023. All members are reminded that the books of the congregation will be officially closed December 31, 2022 Please visit our website or contact our office ([email protected]) for 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
