God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday, September 7, 2025

“I am only one, but I am one.
​I cannot do everything, but I can do something.
And because I cannot do everything,
I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”
 ― Edward Everett Hale

God has given you, me, every congregation, and all people something to share. The love of Jesus is made known best through our actions, caring for creation including all people.

As the Bible Verse states, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35.

This is the 10th Anniversary of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
2025 God’s Work Our Hands Video (https://www.elca.org/our-work/congregations-and-synods/gods-work-our-hands-sunday

This year at St. Luke’s we are reminding people that this is not just a day, but a way of life. Along with Service Opportunities there will be a mini ministry fair.

There are so many ways to be God’s Hands in the world in service, Worship. Evangelism, Community, Stewardship, and Discipleship – Simply What Every Church/Christian Should Do.

Service Projects will include…

Following Both Worships:

• Fleece Blanket Tying
• Card Ministry
• Grounds Maintenance
• Harrison Park Clean Up

 

• Express Packs for VEAP following the 8:30 Worship.
• Birthday Bags for VEAP following the 10 AM Worship.

Learn about other Service Opportunities that take place at St. Luke’s
(There are even more that happen outside of our building)

• Knitting
• Quilting
• Sewing

Worship Ministries:

• Learn how to be an Assistant Minister or Lector
• Altar Guild
• Choir
• Jubilee
• Tech Team – Sound, Video, Cameras

Evangelism Ministries:

• Neighborhood Block Party Planning Team
• Trunk or Treat Planning Team
• Property Team
• Snow Shoveling Crew

Community Ministries:

• Sunday Hosting
• Dishwashing Team
• Treat Providers

Stewardship Ministries:

• Stewardship Team and Financial Purpose Intro.
• Raise Right Mission Fundraiser

Discipleship Ministries:

• Library Ministry
• Faith Formation

Preschool and Parents
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Church

For all of St. Luke’s Ministries browse the website (stlukesbloomington.org)

Read the “Get to Know St. Luke’s” Ministry Handbook

Thank you to all who share not only the Gospel, but their very lives…

There is truly something for everyone. “…Do not refuse something you can do.”