New Outreach Effort

St. Luke's Outreach is embarking on a new program of monthly awareness of needs in our community and opportunities to make a difference. Each month, a local organization (or two) will be highlighted and a list of that organization's needs will be included in our Welcome insert and newsletters. Baskets will be placed in front of the altar, in the Narthex, and in the reception area.   This month, we are collecting items for the foot clinics at the Church of the Common Ground and the Open Door Community, each ministers to the homeless. Here's a wish list of items:

* Epsom salt  * anti-bacterial soap (non-scented/ allergy free)  *shoe inserts (men's larger sizes)  *St Ives Apricot Scrub (or similar)  *pumice stones  *cuticle clippers  *nail files (large)  *buffer blocks  *medicated foot powder  * antifungal cream (Tolfanate)  *Lavender Essential Oil  *Tea Tree Essential Oil  * foot spas  * white socks for men, women & children  * Breeze (spray bottles)  * rubbing alcohol  *Peanut butter crackers (to eat, not for feet!) In March we'll be collecting gently used prom dresses for children in Foster Care.

St.Luke's Winter Wonderland

Remember all fun we had at Summer in the City? Why wait another six months? Join fellow parishioners for a series of informal gatherings in late winter. Everyone's invited, but space is limited. So, sign up early on the St. Luke's website. (If you're unable to sign up online, contact Mark Simmons mark@stlukesatlanta.org 404-873-7624). Following are the initial opportunities! Please watch this space - more to come!! 

• Wednesday, February 29 at 8 p.m. Mom's Night Out at Susanna Roberts' house. Come join other St. Luke's moms for a glass of wine and desserts after the kids have gone to bed. 1758 Pine Ridge Dr, Atlanta 30324, 404.313.5699.

• Saturday, March 3rd at 6 p.m. Sue Sherrill hosts dinner at her home. Please bring a side dish and beverage to share. (Adults only, please). 1436 Woodland Hills Dr NE, Atlanta 30324, 404.633.1928.

• Sunday, March 11 at Noon: Casual outdoor lunch at the home of Amy Durrell and Russell Currey. Main dish and dessert provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Children are welcome and should come dressed for outdoor play. 971 Oakdale Rd, Atlanta 30307, 404.378.7012.
• Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m.  A  St. Patrick's Celebration for parents of kids K-12.  Leave the kids at home and join us for this adults-only evening out at the home of Kate & Robert Kennedy.  Bring an appetizer, side or dessert to share plus the beverage of your choice (green beer is welcome). The Kennedys will provide smoked pork butts. 244 Lamont Dr, Decatur 30030, 404.377-2860.

Dig Day in the Mustard Seed Garden

Grab your gardening gloves and join us at the Mustard Seed Garden winter Dig Day ...  Saturday, February 25 from 9-11:00 AM. We’ll be harvesting the existing bounty and re-planting more cool-weather crops. This is a great way to get to know other parishioners who share a passion for playing in the dirt. All produce from the Mustard Seed Garden is donated to Clyde’s Kitchen at Crossroads Community Ministries.

Refugee Resettlement Ministry

The Refugee Resettlement Ministry ... is preparing to welcome our fourth refugee family sometime this month. If you are interested in getting involved either through volunteering your time or donating items, we’d love to hear from you!  We have an urgent need for donations of gently used household items and furniture to help set up the family’s new apartment. The resettlement agency provides beds and mattresses but we could use almost anything else: dressers, dining table and chairs, end tables, lamps, linens, pots and pans, small appliances, etc. We will also need volunteers to help set up the apartment and to provide fellowship and transportation upon their arrival. If you are interested in volunteering or making donations, please contact Allison Ezell at allisonezell@yahoo.com or 404.584.7323.

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