Happy New Year!

So many new beginnings in the days, month, and year ahead. How will you continue to grow in your faith and life? How will you participate in the life of St. Luke’s?

Wednesday Church Night kicks off the New Year tomorrow, January 6th. A community meal at 5:30 PM, and then ministry opportunities for all ages starting at 6:00 PM. The Adult Bible Study will be reading through the Gospel of John. Come and enjoy!

Church 2026 Budget Hearings and the 2025 Annual Meeting happen in January. Come and learn how the church did financially in 2025 and our plans for 2026.
Sunday, January 11th – Budget Hearing at 11:15 AM.
Sunday, January 18th – Budget Hearing at 9:30 AM.
Sunday, January 25th – Annual Meeting at 11:15 AM.

Financial Purpose Personal Finance 4-Week Workshop starts on Monday, January 12th at 7:30 PM. The top six financial New Year Resolutions are…
1.     Create a monthly budget and stick to it.
2.     Start an emergency fund.
3.     Pay off debts or loans.
4.     Save more money each month.
5.     Invest in stocks, bonds, or retirement funds.
6.     Learn more about personal finance.

The Financial Purpose Workshop at St. Luke’s will cover 5 out of the top 6. Please sign up ahead of time so we can prepare for all who want to participate. If you are interested, but these 4-Weeks don’t work for you, please let us know that as well. Contact: Diane LaFontaine: [email protected].

2026 Camp Wapo registration opens Thursday, January 15th. (Website: Lakewapo.org)

Although you can go to camp any week and participate in a variety of camp experiences (ex: NEW - Praise Leadership Camp). St. Luke’s chooses 1 week for Youth and 1 week for Seeds. A St. Luke’s Staff Member will be present and rides to and from camp coordinated. Guaranteed Registration for St. Luke’s is until February 10. Look for more info…

Wapo Youth (Completed: 4th – 9th Grade) – July 12-17, 2026. $755
Wapo Seeds (Completed: 1st – 3rd Grade) – July 17-19, 2026. $325
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Please use St. Luke’s specific registration link: http://lwlbci.com/stlukes-blmt

Summer Staff Positions (May 22-August 14, 2026) full summer and short-term positions. There is no better summer job!Camp Wapo: Contact [email protected] Seeds: [email protected] Ox Lake: [email protected]Wilderness Canoe Base: [email protected]By Phone: 715-268-8434.

These are just a few of the opportunities for the New Year. If you have any you would like to highlight, contact the Church Office: [email protected] 952-881-5801.