Mid-Summer St luke's update

Hey everyone, 

Hello in the midst of a busy summer. We have been to Honduras and Mountain TOP and getting ready for Mexico, Massanetta, and Montreat. (It's the July of the three M's) 

As many of you may be aware, this Sunday is Kelly and Mike's official last Sunday with us. If you are in town please make an effort to be here to say goodbye to some really awesome people who have served with great hearts here at St. Luke's. There will be a reception following the 11:00 service. 

A few things to think about coming up: 

1. Summer Sundae's. Sunday evenings in July will include ice cream and a devotion with a few songs. a laid back evening in fellowship and worship for everyone. 6:30-7:30 at church. 

2. August 28th the youth are serving dinner at Druid Hill's Night Shelter. Could use someone to help coordinate this. It's really simple to do. It's a great way to be in local outreach and generally a fun time too. I'll help as best that I can from afar. Just let me know. 

3. Fall kick-off will be here before you know it. Enjoy your summer and remember to spend quality time as a family. Re-connect with each other and students take advantage of a bit of a Sabath. 

As always, if you have any questions please let me know. 

Grace and Peace, 

Phil 

970-215-9041

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Tuesday at mt top: the official start of the monsoon

The monsoon season has set in here at mountain top. Heavy rains and strong gusts brought excitement to our evening including knocking the power out for a few hours. All has been restored and a welcomed coolness has settled in.

For service project, today was day one of peoples two-day projects. YRG's are painting houses, building sheds, painting interiors, building fences, and other projects. They will be finished up tomorrow.

Day camp spent the morning out in the counties doing small service projects with their "fish schools" of day campers. Some groups went to a nursing home, others cleaned public spaces, and some worked in local thrifts stores helping them sort clothing and whatnot. There were lots of other projects going on too I just can't remember them right now.

Tonight at worship we did station rotation. A meaningful day indeed. The spirit of the mountain is moving through the group. It's really great to hear all of the stories about the connections people are making.

Grace and peace,

Phil

First day of work on the mountain!

All is well on the mountain in Tennessee. So far having a great time together with 130 if our other favorite friends. It's a full camp up here this week and we are loving all the energy.

No injuries except for a few ticks to be pulled off (if you don't have a tick key o get one at REI. they are amazing!)There are some new decks, new porches, newly cleared acreage, and a whole bunch of new smiles. 45 new day campers finished their first day too!

Wish you all well!

Grace and peace,

Phil Brown