St. Luke's United Methodist
Volume 14, Issue 3
The Beacon
Inside this issue:
National Day of Prayer
2
Henry Fork Service Center
2
Habitat for Humanity
3
Agape Scholarships
3
All God’s Children
4-5
Nursery News
5
St. Luke’s Youth
6-7
United Methodist Women
8
ECHOS
8
Chronic Pain/Illness Support 8
April Birthdays
9
Kits for Conference
9-10
April Volunteers
11
Eat Out to Help Out
12
Good News Jail Ministry
13
April Calendar
14
APRIL 2016
"Thoughts and Reflections..."
Easter’s over, so now what? That always seems to be how we look at
things in the church; we move from one big Sunday to the next big Sunday, forgetting what it is to live as Easter people with Easter hearts.
Easter hearts???? What is an Easter heart? An Easter heart is full of new
life; full of new mission; full of new possibilities. An Easter heart is willing
to try new things offering new signs of life to the world. An Easter heart
church leaves, “Well….we’ve always done it this way,” out of its vocabulary. An Easter heart church throws off the old grave clothes and becomes a blue jeans church, living its faith everyday wearing sturdy work
clothes that are made to get dirty.
Are you ready to put on your blue jeans and get dirty? Being the church
can get messy and being the church can be fun and joyful. I don’t know
about you, but the more I wear my jeans, the more comfortable they become and the more I love them. Let’s have Easter hearts and be a blue
jeans church!
Take off the old human nature with its practices and put on the new nature, which is renewed in knowledge by
conforming to the image of the one who created it. Colossians 3:9b-10, CEB
Susan
“COME AND CELEBRATE”
YOUR 2016 BIRTHDAY
WITH YOUR CHURCH FAMILY
SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016
FOLLOWING THE 11:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE
CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL
Covered Dish - Please bring two of the following:
Salad, Main Dish (Meat), Vegetable, Dessert
A SIGN-UP SHEET IS ON THE LIGHTHOUSE
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FROM OUR CHURCH COUNCIL CHAIR
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016
8:00 A.M. - FELLOWSHIP HALL
CATERED BREAKFAST – COST $7.00
THEME - “WAKE UP AMERICA”
SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 58:1
“CRY ALOUD, SPARE NOT, LIFT UP THY VOICE LIKE A TRUMPET,...”
Place this date on your calendar and plan to come and pray for our community,
our country, our world. Further information will be announced in the bulletin.
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Henry Fork Service Center
UMW Circle #6 sponsored a Henry Fork Service Center mission project during February and
March. With your support and blessings, bathroom supplies and monetary donations were presented to Jessica Hunt of the Henry Fork Center on Sunday, March 13. The Staff and Children
of the Henry Fork Service Center thank you for your generosity.
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Together We Can
As a congregation, we continue the backpack ministry with the
kindergarten children at GLH Johnson Elementary School. A
special thanks to J. C. Christner who delivers the backpacks to
GLH Johnson every Friday morning. God continues to answer
our prayers as you provide both the money and the service to
make this a wonderful mission of love.
continued on pg. 3
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St. Luke's Church Conference
On January 31, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. the congregation of St. Luke's UMC met to discuss and
decide whether or not to sell the church parsonage. District Superintendent, Rev. Janine
Howard, presided. Because Rev. Hannah owns her home here in Danville, she chose not to
live in the parsonage. This meant that the parsonage had to be sold or rented. St. Luke's
trustees made a recommendation to the church that the parsonage be sold. The following
points were clarified: (1) Money from the sale of the parsonage cannot be used by the
church, but the interest from the principal can be used. (2) The church must provide a parsonage for the pastor or a housing allowance.
The congregation voted to sell the parsonage. This was not a unanimous decision. The
trustees met in March and offered both Madeline Morris and Jimmy Gillie the option to act as
realtor. Madeline declined, so Jimmy will handle the real estate transaction. A work day to
improve curb appeal at the parsonage is scheduled for Saturday, April 2 at 9:00 a.m. Come
prepared to work and fellowship. (The work day has been postponed to a later date.)
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is forming a group to study the village proposed for the St. Luke's
property. If you are interested in the work that Habitat does, please contact Sherman
England about serving with this study group. It does not entail physical labor, but will
require your time. It would be beneficial to have someone from St. Luke's participate
with the group.
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God invites us to join him where he is already at work in our
lives and the life of the church. By sharing our skills
(talents) we are saying thank you to God for his blessings.
Continue your prayers for St. Luke's and its ministries.
AGAPE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Agape Committee will be offering scholarships again this year. Applications are available in the narthex on the table outside the sanctuary doors. Please pick-up your application
form, fill it out, and return it to the Agape mailbox by April 24th.
After receiving the application forms, the Agape Committee will review them and determine if
a scholarship is awarded, and the amount of the scholarship. Letters will be sent our to recipients of these scholarships.
SUNDAY MORNING GREETERS
The greeters sign-up list for May and June is posted on the lighthouse. Please sign up for
this important St. Luke’s ministry. If you would like to serve as a greeter, and need further
information, please call Brenda Gregory at 434-836-0065.
SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHMENTS
We hope you have enjoyed the refreshments in the narthex on the third Sunday of each
month. The membership care committee is currently seeking volunteers for the months of
May - August. Refreshments need to be SIMPLE and should not require hours to prepare.
A sign-up sheet is on the lighthouse. Questions may be directed to Charlene Owen at 434793-1126.
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OPERATION
CHRISTMAS CHILD
COLLECTION ITEMS
FOR APRIL:
Baseball Hats,
Sun Visors,
Sun Glasses
June 20th – 24th
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages 3 – 5th grade
continued on pg. 5
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Seeking Volunteers
Our list of ministry volunteers continues to be depleted. We need additional helpers during our Children’s Church time. Children’s Church operates on a rotating schedule, so that no one person misses
church very often. Please contact Lisa Thomasson if you are interested in either ministry opportunity.
Summer Mini Camps
We will once again be offering mini camps on Wednesdays for the children and youth. If you have a
special interest or talent that you would like to share please let Lisa know. Mini camp dates will be June
29th, July 13th, 20th, and 27th in the mornings.
“All God’s Children”
th
April 13 is our last day until the fall. It truly takes a small army to make this program work and both
Diane and I are grateful to everyone who gives of their time to be a part of this ministry.
THANK YOU to Vicky Aherron, Bea Bohannon, Brenda Brown, Martha Caviness, Nancy Ezell, Phyllis
Fisher, Jimmy and Sissie Gillie, Stacy Goldean, Wendy Gonzalez, Davis and Brenda Gregory, Susan
Hannah, Cathy McKinney, Hannah Moore, Hazel Morris, Mike Parrish, Ailsa Price, Nancy Riddle, Dot
Tate, Judy Taylor, Perry Taylor, and Brandon Trent. If I failed to mention someone, please forgive me.
You all are a tremendous blessing to all of us!!!
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NURSERY NEWS
We have a good problem in the nursery!
New toys show up in the nursery almost every week and I need your help in knowing if these were intended for donation, intended for another purpose, or just lost. I certainly don’t want to disrespect anyone’s property, but I also need to check any toys in the room for suitability for the youngest age group.
Additionally, the need for a good variety of toys must be balanced against the need to provide an orderly
space which is easily cleaned and which permits lots of room for children to move about. As new toys
come in, we want to evaluate whether there is adequate space for storage/display. Often, these toys can
replace older toys as long as I know they were intended for donation and not just left temporarily. Therefore, I am requesting the following:
1. If you would like to donate toys, please leave them boxed or bagged in the room with a note attached indicating they are donations. I will check them out as soon as possible! Just in case we
cannot use them, please indicate whether you want us to return the toys to you (in which case,
please leave contact information) or donate them to the next church-related yard sale. Thank you
for thinking of us for this donation!!
2. Our trainer has advised us that we should try to avoid keeping cloth toys and stuffed animals in
the room. Unlike a home environment, such toys may be handled or mouthed by several nursery
children, some of whom may have minor illnesses. While plastic toys can easily be wiped down,
cloth toys are more difficult to keep clean. Of course, children are welcome to bring their own
stuffed animals to play with while they are in the nursery.
3. If you think your child has left a toy in the room, please check the small “lost and found” bin on the
table to your left as you enter the room. When we find stray, unfamiliar toys which seem likely to
be left behind, they will be put in this bin and kept for up to a month. Also, if you think your child
may have left a toy elsewhere in the building, be aware that there is another lost and found in the
church office.
4. Because we have limited storage space, please do not leave items in the nursery which are for
other purposes. Such items are in danger of being discarded!
Thank you all so much for your commitment to our children!!
Jo Ann Moore
336-388-9144
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Fusion Retreat
We attended the Fusion District Youth Retreat! This
retreat was run by Wesley - the Methodist group on
Virginia Tech’s campus. While our trip was not without its bumps in the road, it was a learning experience for everyone. The theme of the weekend was
about how we are all created uniquely by God and
how we all have different gifts. We also participated
in a Stop Hunger Now food bagging event
(see the hair nets below!)
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Service Project
We recently baked and delivered cookies to Roman Eagle staff as well as local firemen. The
firefighters were eager to tell us about what they do and show off their truck. Check out the
picture of Tatyana “driving” it!!
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“Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
-Hebrews 13:16
April Calendar
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Sunday, April 3 - We will go see “God’s Not Dead 2” with Trinity! We will
inform parents when movie times are released and we have more details.
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Sunday, April 10 - Youth 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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Sunday, April 17 - Church Birthday Luncheon
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Sunday, April 24 - Youth 12:30-2:30 p.m.
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
DATE
Circle #2
Circle #3
Circle #6
TIME
April 15
TBA
April 4
PLACE
11:30 a.m.
Home of Carol Caplan
7:00 p.m.
Home of Judy Taylor
Sandra Phillips - Hostess
CIRCLE 2 NEWS
Good News Jail and Prison Ministry Volunteers
The following are the Jail ministry volunteers for April and May. Please meet in the Danville City Jail
Lobby at 7:25 p.m. You must have your NEW ID cards to enter the Jail.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016, Carol Caplan and Cherie Guerrant.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Diane Collie, Phyllis Fisher, and Carol Caplan.
Women's Bible Study, "Where God Was Born": Women's Interfaith Bible Study will meet on Friday, April
15th (Notice Date change please) at 11:30 a.m. in the home of Carol Caplan. Please read Chapter 1, Man
of Blood, pages 35-59. Bring your bag lunch and drink, and join us for fun, food and fellowship.
ECHOS
th
ECHOS will meet on Tuesday, April 19 , at 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite salad for
our salad luncheon. Dessert and beverage provided by members. We will have a Bakeless Bake Sale in lieu of
a bake sale. Donations will be accepted.
All members of ECHOS are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. You do not have to be “RETIRED” to
be a member of ECHOS.
CHRONIC PAIN & ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP
The Chronic Pain and Illness Support Group will meet Monday, April 25 th, in the church library at 5:30 p.m.
We invite anyone dealing with chronic illness to attend our uplifting and informative meetings. We have special speakers, open forums and fellowship. Snacks are provided. Questions, please call Jamie Johnson at
434-836-1434.
GOT CHANGE?
We are resuming the collecting of change for the Pastor’s Benevolent Fund through our “Got
Change?” program. Please gather change from your home and donate it to Got Change?! This is an
excellent opportunity to rid yourself of clutter and help out a good cause as well. Clean out that
change that weighs down your purse, check the seat cushions, and the ashtray in your car. Bring it in
on Sunday mornings. Every cent helps! Paper money and checks cheerfully accepted.
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BIRTHDAYS
11
12
14
15
2
5
6
7
8
10
John Williams
Lin Gammon
David Balfour
Henry Pruitt
Mike Tate
Ethel Motley
Diane Turner
20
21
23
25
26
27
30
Mike Elliott
Stacey Sain
Alan H. Johnson
Melissa Motley
Tara Ferris
Travis Shelton
Chris Turner
Tyler Coleman
Marcus Younger
David Worrell
Geraldine Saunders
Brenda Brown
Kim Fowlkes
Emma Turner
Bev Yaple
If you have not seen your name on
the birthday list in the Newsletter, it
may be because we don’t have
your birthday information.
Please call the church office so we
can update our records and to
make sure your St. Luke’s family
can wish you a Happy Birthday!
UMCOR KITS FOR CONFERENCE
This year UMCOR is focusing on Cleaning Buckets, School Kits, and Health Kits. Kits will be collected and
taken to Virginia Annual Conference on June 17th. They will be due on Sunday, June 5th, so that they can be
boxed and labeled. Do not include any personal notes or additional materials in the kits. All items in the kits
must be new items. Please, no advertisements, religious, patriotic, military, or camouflage symbols.
Cartoon characters are acceptable. If the American flag is depicted on any item (it may be on boxes of
Crayola crayons & spiral note books), that flag has to be removed simply by tearing it off of the box,
Do not simply mark it out: physically remove it.
**SCHOOL KIT**
1 pair of blunt metal scissors rounded tip only - NO plastic scissors, please.
3 pads of paper- spiral or top bound pads, 150 sheets or less of loose can be substituted for 1 pad - combinations of spiral, top bound, side bound or loose leaf is acceptable. NO composition books.
1 30-centimeter (12”) ruler - hard or flexible
1 hand-held pencil sharpener - must be at least one inch long, remove from packaging
6 unsharpened pencils with erasers
1
2 ½” eraser
1 box of 24 crayons (only 24)
$1.00 per kit to cover processing and shipping cost
Prepare a 14”x16” cloth bag, heavy duty fabric only-denim, corduroy, drapery fabric, etc. Closures are optional but must be buttons, snaps, or Velcro sewn in middle of opening if used. Place items inside the cloth bag,
fold over the top of the bag so loose items do not fall out.
continued on pg. 10
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**HEALTH KITS**
1 hand towel 15”x25” to 17”x27” - kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels are not acceptable.
1 washcloth
1 comb - comb needs to be sturdy and at least 8” long. No pocket combs or picks please. Rattail combs and
combs without handles are acceptable.
1 metal nail file or clipper - no emery boards or toenail clippers please.
6 adhesive bandages-3/4” to 1” size - common household band aids.
1 bath size soap-3oz. & larger sizes only. No Ivory soap due to moisture content. Do not remove from original
packaging.
1 toothbrush-adult size only- do not remove from original packaging.
1 plastic bag, one gallon size-sealable bags only.
$1.00 per kit to cover purchase of toothpaste plus $1.00 per kit for processing and shipping.
Lay out the hand towel flat on a table. Lay the washcloth flat in the center of the hand towel. Place all remaining items on top of the wash cloth. Fold over the sides of the hand towel to cover all of the items. Fold over
one end of the hand towel so that it covers all the items. Grasp the bundle of items tightly and roll over the remainder of the hand towel tightly. Place the bundle in the plastic bag and seal the bag. Do not wash any of the
items as they will be considered used.
**CLEANING BUCKET**
5 gallon bucket with resealable lid. Buckets from fast food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and
cleaned. Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner. Advertisements on the
outside are acceptable.
liquid laundry detergent - two 25 oz. or one 50 oz. bottles only
liquid household cleaner - 12‐16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water no spray cleaners
dish soap - 16‐28 oz. bottle any brand
1 can air freshener - aerosol or pump
1 insect repellant spray - 6‐14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover
1 scrub brush - plastic or wooden handle
18 cleaning wipes - handi wipes or reusable wipes no terry cleaning towels remove from packaging
7 sponges - no cellulose sponges due to mold issues remove from wrapper
5 scouring pads - remove from wrapper no stainless steel, Brillo pads or SOS pads (nothing with soap built in)
50 clothespins - remove from packaging
clothes line - two 50 ft. or one 100 ft. cotton or plastic.
24 roll heavy duty trash bags - 33‐45 gallon sizes remove from the box
5 dust masks
2 pair kitchen dish washing gloves - should be durable enough for multiple uses remove from packaging
1 pair work gloves - cotton with leather palm or all leather
Assembling Directions
Place all liquid items in the bucket first. Place remaining items in the bucket fitting them around and between
the liquid items. Sponges, scouring pads, clothespins and trash bags can be separated in order to fit all of the
items in the bucket. Ensure the lid is closed securely.
All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid. All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic
containers. No powders please. If you cannot find the requested size of a liquid item, use a smaller size. Including larger sizes of any item will prevent the lid from sealing. If all of the items on the list are not included,
please put a label on the bucket indicating what has been omitted. Cleaning buckets are only used within the
United States.
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APRIL VOLUNTEERS
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
DATE
PS - 1st GRADE
2nd - 5TH GRADE
NURSERY
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
3rd
LISA THOMASSON
CATHY MCKINNEY
JO ANN MOORE
BEV NIXON
AILSA PRICE
LISA THOMASSON
10th
CHUCK THOMASSON
LISA THOMASSON
NANCY EZELL
JO ANN MOORE
JUDY TAYLOR
LISA THOMASSON
17th
LISA THOMASSON
JANICE ENGLAND
SANDRA PHILLIPS
CHUCK THOMASSON
BEV NIXON
LISA THOMASSON
24th
CHUCK THOMASSON
LISA THOMASSON
JANICE ENGLAND
CATHY MCKINNEY
STACY GOLDEAN
TEDD GOLDEAN
GREETERS
Dot Tate - Front/Tower Door
R. Alan Johnson - Chapel Side Door
Jamie Johnson - Nursery Side Door
ACOLYTE/CROSS BEARER
Jack Cook
Cecil McKinney
USHERS/USHERETTES
Jimmie Collie
John Douglas
Karen Douglas
Joyce Elliott
Patty Gann
Davis Gregory
Mike Parrish
Need A Volunteer
MAY NEWSLETTER
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016
Frances Cook
Harold Jefferson
Sissie Gillie
PSALTER READERS
April 3
No Psalter
Communion Sunday
April 10
Ethan Goldean
MAY
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
Psalm 30 (UMH 762)
April 17
Marie McKinney
Psalm 23 (UMH 754)
April 24
Sissie Gillie
Psalm 148 (UMH 861)
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A VOLUNTEER
IN ANY OF THESE AREAS,
PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE
434-836-9345
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GOOD NEWS
JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRY
CORRECT DATE
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
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2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Newsletter
11:15 am (LB)
3
10
DACAS
Spring Concert
3:00 pm (SNT)
4
5
7
6
DACAS (SNT)
7:00 pm
Staff Meeting
11:00 am (LB)
Circle #6 7:00 pm
w/Judy & Sandra
Backpack Team A
6:00 pm
11
Children’s Council
7:00 pm (LB)
12
Finance Comm.
7:00 pm (LB)
13
Last “All God’s
Children”
till Sept.
8
Bethesda (FH)
till 1:00 pm
9
DACAS
2:00 pm (SNT)
14
15
9:00 am
May Newsletter
Deadline
Circle #2
11:30 am w/Carol
16
FH Reserved
All Day
Backpack Team B
6:00 pm
17
2016 Birthday
Luncheon
Noon (FH)
18
19 ECHOS
10:30am (FH)
Cub Comm. Mtg.
5:45 pm (LB)
Jail Ministry
7:25 pm
20
Backpack Team C
6:00 pm
21
DBS 6:00 pm
(EL)
22
23
Bethesda Bd.
9:00 am (LB)
24
25
Pain/Illness Group
5:30pm (LB)
26
27
Backpack Team A
6:00 pm
28
29
DBS 11:00 am
(EL)
30
Deadline Agape
Scholarship
Applications
Newsletter
11:15 am (LB)
WEEKLY EVENTS
Sunday
8:30 am
9:45 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
12:05 pm
12:30 pm
Early Service
Sunday School
Chancel Choir
Worship Service
Youth Hand Bell Practice
St. Luke’s Youth
Monday
No Regular Events Scheduled
Tuesday
7:00 pm
Cub Scouts (FH & CW)
7:00 pm
Boy Scouts (Scout Rm.)
Wednesday
8:30 am
BSF Leaders (AC,EL)
“All God’s Children” (April 6th & 13th)
3:15 pm
Snack
3:15 am
Homework Help & Play
3:45 pm
Music (Preschool)
4:15 pm
Music (Grades 2-5)
4:45 pm
Music (Grades K-1)
5:15 pm
Clean Up and Pack Up
5:30 pm
Dinner (All Ages)
6:00 pm
Bible Study (children)
6:00 pm
Backpack Ministry
6:15 pm
Heavenly Ringers
7:15 pm
Chancel Choir
Thursday
8:30 am
BSF
5:30 pm
Girl Scouts (April 7 & 21 )
Friday
No Regular Events Scheduled
Saturday
10:00 am
Bethesda Ministry (CH)
11:00 am
Danville Bible Study (EL)
SYMBOLS
SLY - St. Luke’s Youth
UMM - United Methodist Men
UMW- United Methodist Women
ECHOS - Each Caring Helping Others
BSF - Bible Study Fellowship
DBS - Danville Bible Study
SNT. - Sanctuary, CH - Chapel, NX - Narthex,
FH - Fellowship Hall, LB - Library,
SK - Seekers, AC - Adult Christian,
EL - Emmanuel New Hope,
CW - Children’s Wing,, PS - Picnic Shelter
ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3090 North Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
Phone: 434-836-9345/Fax: 434-836-3093
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.stlukesdanville.org
(Return Service Requested)
Resident Bishop
Young Jin Cho
District Superintendent
Janine Howard
Pastor
Susan Hannah
Director of Music Ministries
Diane Collie
Children’s Director
Lisa Thomasson
Youth Directors
Laura and Mark Dille
Sexton
James E. Gillie
Administrative Assistant/ Financial Secretary
Martha Caviness
Church e-mail address 
[email protected]
Susan’s E-Mail Address 
[email protected]
Web Site
http://www.stlukesdanville.org
Church 
Susan’s Cell 
434-836-9345
434-709-0587
NEWSLETTER
Office hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pastor: Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Director of Children’s Ministries:
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.