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“When we’re willing to get active in the world, to get out and use the gift of touch to do something, even for our enemies, it brings life. Not just to them but to all who are involved. When we’re willing to get out there and get our hands dirty, to physically do something and to use that gift of human touch, we find that we can love our enemies and really mean it.” - Rev. Josh Attaway

July 4, 2019 Daily Devotional For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” -Galatians 5:13-14

"The love of God is a creative power that expands and enhances life. When we will practice acts of service to help someone it’s meant to bless and enhance their lives and that is something that can continue to grow and create life." - Rev. Wendy Lambert

Proof that God dreams big!

Congratulations to all the St. Luke's Youth Force students who spent four days last week restoring homes and hope for residents in Ardmore. To learn more about all the Youth activities happening at St. Luke's, visit our website - www.stlukesokc.org - and click on "Connect."

"We are called to live our enemies and to do good to them. Look for gifts that you can give that will build bridges, that will be signs of support, and signs of grace and forgiveness." - Rev. Wendy Lambert

St. Luke's Edmond is committed to sharing God's love and bringing hope to the world. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. for contemporary worship or 11 a.m. for traditional.

We had a great week of Vacation Bible School! Thanks to all the volunteers who made this week extra special for all the kids! #ROAR #VBSedmond

We had a great first day of VBS yesterday! It’s not too late to join! Registration begins at 8:30 and we start at 9 a.m. #ROAR #VBSedmond

"Whenever we take the time out of our busy lives to spend quality time with others, those who are different from us, those who think different or act different, when we take the time to be with those who come from a different background or a different place or hold different beliefs or support a different political party, we find that we really are able to love our enemies and really mean it." - Rev. Josh Attaway

June 17, 2019 Daily Devotional Have you ever played the “Would you rather….” game? It’s one where you’re given 2 choices, both of which are sometimes not good. For example, would you rather eat snot or lick the bottom of your shoe? (neither) Playing this game reminds me of how differently we’re all wired. It’s interesting to hear the choices people make, and why they make them. Here’s a pleasant “Would you rather…” question: would you rather have a new car or have someone clean your house weekly for the next 5 years? For me, the clean house wins every time because my primary love language is Acts of Service. If someone wants to please me, they can make my bed, fold a load of laundry, or wash my car. I enjoy gifts and good conversations, but I really feel affirmed when others DO things for me. It’s one of the reasons that my brothers and my brother in-law are my heroes. They’re my “go-to guys” for minor repairs at my house. They often ask me if there’s anything that needs to be fixed and sometimes see problems before I do and take care of them. I’m extremely grateful for their Acts of Service. Here at St. Luke’s, three church members help me each week by preparing materials for Sunday school. These ladies work tirelessly cutting, taping, sorting, and anything else that needs to be done. These Acts of Service are truly a blessing to me! “We each have a primary love language which speaks more deeply to us than all the others. Discovering each other’s language and speaking it regularly is the best way to keep love alive in a marriage or any other relationship.” (Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages) l. Words of affirmation – using words to build up another person. 2. Gifts – giving a person something that says, “I was thinking of you” 3. Acts of Service – doing something for someone that you know they would like. 4. Quality time –giving someone your undivided attention. 5. Physical touch – physical expressions of love God created each of us to be loved in different ways; “You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.” (Psalm 139:1-3) Would you rather receive a compliment, or receive a gift? Would you rather have a good conversation with someone, or get a nice hug? What’s your love language? Even more importantly, what are the love languages of your family members and friends? If you don’t know, we have materials at church to help you find out. Look on one of the Home Point kiosks for help or download materials here: https://stlukesokc.org/homepoint/ Susan Easttom, Director of Family Ministry

Remembering the fallen today, 75 years after D-Day.

"The Lord has shown you what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God. You’ve been blessed with the gift of freedom. The sole question is what are you going to do with your freedom…today?" - Dr. Bob Long

Have fun, meet new people, and watch your kids have a blast playing in the water! Join us at the Next “Mommy & Me – Make a Splash” on June 3 (Monday) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Luke’s Edmond. This is for moms at home with kids in Elementary school and younger, as well as dads, grandparents, and anyone who is taking care of a child this summer. Enjoy lunch for $5 (kids eat FREE) and watch your child play on water inflatables. RSVP online by June 2. https://stlukesokc.org/event/mommy-me-make-a-splash/

Enrolling students for two Summer Musical Workshops at the Downtown Campus for those interested in making their very own musical. Camps are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 3 - 7 for ages 6 - 12 and June 10 - 14 for ages 9 - 18. Tuition is $200 per student per week. Register Now.

Dr. Long asked us in his sermon yesterday to think of somebody who really blessed your life and now they’re in the Kingdom of Heaven. Take time today to contact a relative of that person and let them know how much that person meant to you. #MemorialDay

Now enrolling students for two Summer Musical Workshops for those interested in making their very own musical. Camps are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 3 - 7 for ages 6 - 12 and June 10 - 14 for ages 9 - 18. Tuition is $200 per student per week. Learn more and register online.

Congratulations to all the St. Luke's Youth Force students who spent four days last week restoring homes and hope for residents in Ardmore. To learn more about all the Youth activities happening at St. Luke's, visit our website - www.stlukesokc.org - and click on "Connect."

St. Luke's Edmond is committed to sharing God's love and bringing hope to the world. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. for contemporary worship or 11 a.m. for traditional.

Dr. Long asked us in his sermon yesterday to think of somebody who really blessed your life and now they’re in the Kingdom of Heaven. Take time today to contact a relative of that person and let them know how much that person meant to you. #MemorialDay

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful women in our lives! Just how special are our moms? Let's ask the St. Luke's kids! Their answers are PRICELESS.

Be amazed at the raw power of the human voice. Mark your calendar to be at St. Luke’s Downtown Campus this Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. Opera music will fill the Christian Life Center (CLC) as we welcome a young, local singer – J. Warren Mitchell – and OCU Professor Jan McDaniel on piano. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased in advance or at the door. https://stlukesokc.org/event/j-warren-mitchell-concert/

Thank you to everyone who volunteered Sunday morning at the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Your hard work at the water stations and cheers of encouragement to the runners were greatly appreciated! Enjoy the sights and sounds of “The Run to Remember” in this video.

St. Luke’s volunteers recently rolled up their sleeves in SW Oklahoma City to Share God’s Love and Bring Hope to the World. They were part of “Rebuilding Day” - an annual event by Rebuilding Together OKC that brings volunteers together to renovate homes for low-income seniors and families. Enjoy this video of their day! For more information, email Rev. Josh Attaway at [email protected].

Renew your heart and mind when you experience Easter at St. Luke's! Incredible music and a message of hope is sure to make your Easter Weekend, a memorable one. Edmond services are Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30, 9:15 and 11 a.m.

"We wlll ring this bell and you will be able to hear the sound waves going out into the world. We will remember the ripple effects of our lives, of our faith in Christ, the difference it makes in the world around us." - Rev. Josh Attaway, Edmond Campus Pastor. It was a special day as we unveiled and dedicated the bell at St. Luke's Edmond at the 5 year anniversary celebration yesterday.

It was such a special morning of celebrations. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. Here’s a clip of the Bell being unveiled and ringing for the very first time.