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november 2011
FELLOWSHIP Elderberries The Elderberries dinner and program will be Thursday, November 3 in Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be served at 5:30PM with entertainment following. We ask that you bring a dish to share. A minimum of $3/person donation is suggested. First-time visitors do not need to pay or bring a dish. Please make reservations with Adra Wheeler at 253-4914 or 846-3404. Our entertainment will be VOCE, "Voices of Choral Excellence." VOCE was formed in 2006 by St Luke's former music director and educator, Charles Goehring. The 20 auditioned singers represent some of the finest vocal talent in Indiana. Their captivating concerts with a variety of musical styles and repertoire include show tunes to Renaissance motets.
GLOBAL HEALTH MINISTRIES World AIDS Day The Global Health Commission celebrates World AIDS Day with increased awareness of the pandemic worldwide, nationally and locally. Visit the Global Health Commission table in the West Passage on November 20 & 27 for more information, including where to get tested for free. Stop by the Imani table to support the HIV-infected in Kenya by buying products they make. Wear a red ribbon. There are celebrations around the world to remember those that have died with AIDS and to support those living with HIV or AIDS, and to share our concern and care about the disease—several events are in the Indianapolis area. One community event is on December 1 at 6PM at The Church Within, 1125 Spruce St. near Fountain Square. The program includes the fabulous Indianapolis Men’s Chorus and the Indianapolis Women’s Chorus. Memorial Quilts will be on display, and a candle lighting memorial will be available.
GREEN MINISTRIES More Than Four Tons
Green Gratitude Award
Over four tons a month is the number that earns St. Luke’s Green Ministry a considerable amount of money for paper recycling. Less than four tons a month only earns a small amount. We have only exceeded four tons a month once in 2011. Let’s finish the year with lots of paper, catalogs, mail and newspaper (no cardboard) dumped in the two green and yellow bins at the east driveway. Keep the tonnage coming in 2012!
The United Methodist Men working the Fish Fry on October 6 outdid themselves. Not only did they provide tasty food for hundreds of people, they carried all their recycling (flatten cans, plastic and cardboard) out to the bins without even being asked to do so. The Green Ministry is IMPRESSED!
Collapsible, Ecologically Safe, Reusable Bottle Break the single-use plastic bottle habit! Buy a bright green “bottle” that can fold, snap and attach easily to your belt loop or backpack or fit in your purse. Great for traveling, costs $8. Contact Betty Brandt at brandtb@stlukesumc. com, 846-3404x339.
Green Ministry Leadership Team Our ministry leadership team meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is November 9, 5:30-7PM in E213 and welcomes new people to the discussion. Contact Sharon Chambers at sharon.chambers39@comcast.net or 317-578-7502, or just show up.
Bike Racks at Door #16 and Lodge Fall is the perfect time to ride your bike to church. There are bike racks by door #16 and in front of the Lodge.