Celebrating Our 150th Anniversary!

 

St. Luke's Church is celebrating our 150th Anniversary with varied religious and social events beginning in November 2007 to October 2008. Most annual church events, such as the Bazaar, the Picnic and the Childrens Christmas Pageant, will be tailored to a Victorian theme to support the Anniversary. The Meet and Greet
articles for the monthly Newsletter will feature stories of past members of St.
Luke's. In addition, please link to special pages for details about St. Luke's history and the worship events.
Dr. Terry Heisey serves as the Anniversary Committee Chairman and person in charge of special Worship events. Others serving on the committee are, Mrs. Karen Allen, Special Event; Mrs. Betty Conner, Historian; Dr. George Conner, Photography; Rev. Warren Hoopes and Todd Snovel, Fund Raising; Joan and Lowell Miller, Fellowship; Mrs. Linda Arguedas, ChurchGrowth and Development; and Pat Walter, Publicity. Father Terry Wible is an Ex Officio member of all committees.

 

 

CALENDAR OF NON-WORSHIP EVENTS
Sept. 14, 2008  Victorian Tea Party 
Oct. 19, 2008    St. Luke's Day  Homecoming & Reception

 

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 

VICTORIAN TEA and GARDEN PARTY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2008
for congregation only.
Church members are urged to wear period costumes and/or hats for a Victorian Tea
to be held in the front lawn of  St. Luke's Church. Tea and Victorian delights will be
served. Unexpected visitors may surprise the guests. Musical entertainment.
St. Luke's Growth and Development Committee is sponsoring the event
with Barbara Bross and Shirley Lowe serving as coordinators.

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HOMECOMING  & ST. LUKE'S DAY REUNION
SUNDAY, October 19, 2008

On St. Luke’s Day,  we will be observing the final day of celebration
for our 150th Anniversary. Bishop John Croneberger, Asst. Bishop
of the Diocese of Bethlehem, will be the celebrant
 at a 10:00 a.m. service.

Following the service, we will enjoy a champagne
and hors d'oerves reception at no
charge. However, those who plan to attend
are to call 717-272-8251 [church office]
to reserve tickets needed for admission.

Reservation Deadline... October 6.

[ Include number of children and how many will require childcare.]

Plan to join us on this special event!

We want everyone to help celebrate and renew old friendships.
 Let this become a treasured memory for each of us!

Karen Allen and Emily Guillams, co-chairpersons.