Peter writes to scattered persecuted Christians about their treasure;  Jesus, saying that to those who believe He is precious.  (1 Peter 2:7)

Jesus said that the one who hoards up earthly treasure is not rich in God's sight (Luke 12:21)

His advise-store up treasure/riches in heaven- ‘for where your treasure is there your heart will be also'.

Where is my heart? Let us thank God for His goodness in giving us the treasure of His love expressed in Jesus.

Bless the Lord Oh my Soul for all His goodness (Psalm 103)

Janette 

Readings

2 Kings 13:14-20

Psalm 28

Colossians 3:1-11

Luke 12:13-21

Prayer for Africa

God bless Africa
Guard our children
Guide our leaders
And give us peace
For Jesus Christ's sake.
Amen

Prayer for our Parish

• Those who are suffering or ill, in hospital and at home:
• For all those preparing for their confirmation at St. Luke's on 1st August, especially those from St. Luke's:  Mikhail Barnes, Tevin Davis, Tristan Kuisis, Mathew Lawrenson, Tsholofelo Legodi, Malesela Matlawe, Timothy Miller, Kelly Naidoo, Tevynn Nelson, Hayden Schmidt, Setsoakai Thipe, Michelle Hall
• For the Alpha Team as they prepare for the next Alpha course

Prayer for our Country

• Wisdom for our leaders, especially President Jacob Zuma, and all those in government.  This week we pray especially for:  Trevor Manuel Minister in The Presidency Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya Minister for Women, Youth, Children and People with DisabilitiesThat there will be no xenophobic attacks

• For the rooting out of corruption

• For all the children and young people (and teachers) back at school

• For a sense of responsibility and accountability by ALL who use the roads  

Family Cross

This week the Family Cross was given to Jill Denham at the 07h30 service. Please keep her in your prayers.  

Youth

YAY!!  We have a new Youth Pastor!!  His name is Andrew Franks, and has been working at Bryanston Methodist Church as a Youth Pastor.  Andrew is married to Nicole, and they are expecting their first child in early September.

Please pray for Andrew and Nicole as they prepare for their move to St. Luke's (starting 16 August), and for their impending arrival.

Coming up

Alpha Course Introduction dinner

Wednesday 11 August 2010.

This is one place to come and find answers to questions we all ask at some stage, like:

• What is the point of life?
• What happens when we die?
• What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today?
• What does the Bible say?

If you have never been on an Alpha Course, come you will not regret it!! Encourage your friends and also you co-workers-they won't be sorry!!

Applications available from church office-or from an Alpha Representative.

Thursday Morning Eucharist

Anxiety is an all-too-common feature of modern life but, as always, the Bible has a solution. Psalm 23, the best known portion of the Bible, is an amazingly rich source of comfort for us, and clearly shows us how to place our burdens at the foot of the cross of Christ who promises to give us rest.

David will be preaching a series on Psalm 23 at the 9:30 Eucharist service every Thursday for the next few weeks. The service is normally over by 10:15, but some stay for tea afterwards. Do come if you can make some time available on Thursdays. You will be very welcome.

Our God is a Giving God... Sat 28 August ~ 09:00-12:00

Revd. Trevor Prince, Rector of St Stephens, Sunninghill, helps us to explore the character of God in relation to generosity and our response to the generosity of God by the unfolding of that within our Christian lives.

This is a SAINTS presentation-
all welcome

Cost:  R 25

eco note-a ‘leaf' fact

If we are to live sustainably, we need to nurture and respect Creation (which supplies our needs), look after people, striving for justice and welfare for all.

Other   

Contacting the office . .

Please let us know if you are ill or going in to hospital, or if you are aware of this in someone else.  Please do not assume that we know, sometimes we don't.  We would rather be told more than once than find out afterwards.

PRESS-ON  Ironing Service every Monday

As many are aware, Press-On is an initiative started to give work to unemployed people.  The ladies ‘employed' by Press-On rely on the money they make on a Monday-and that money is dependant on the amount of laundry brought in to be ironed.  At the moment they have very little work and are therefore not earning much money.  If you know of any potential customers-please tell them about Press-On - 

» Drop off washed and dried laundry on Monday mornings between 07h30 and 10h00

» R 10 per kilo

» Collect (usually) the same day, either at lunch time or at 16h30.

Anglicare at St. Luke's

St Luke's has trained counsellors available to meet with you if you need to talk to someone about anything that might be troubling you.  There is no charge for this service and complete confidentiality is guaranteed.

Stroke-Aid Clinic

Thursdays 10:00-12:00

Paterson Park Recreation Centre

Call Sandra 011-728-2292

Alcoholics Anonymous

at St. Luke's every Tuesday @ 19h30 in The Lighthouse

All Welcome

Tough Love

at St. Luke's every Tuesday at 18h45 in the Parish Centre

All Welcome

Overeaters Anonymous

at St. Luke's every Tuesday @ 19h30 in the Crawford Centre

All Welcome