THE SAINT LUKE LETTER
A Publication of the Richmond Chapter
of the International Order of St. Luke the Physician
8787 River Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229
An ecumenical Service of Healing is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the
All Saints’ chapel.
Summer 2011 Issue
“You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is dependent on You, for it is trusting in You.” Isaiah 26:3
CONVENER’S CORNER
Summer is here, that luscious time of slowing down and enjoying overflow of fresh fruits and vegetables from our neighbors’ gardens. Unfortunately this summer, I am running up hill trying to reach the high bar that our past convener Liz Forman set. What a tough act to follow! She could do everything with what seemed like the snap of her fingers. Thank you Liz for a job well done, you left me excellent notes as did another convener Estelle Call. As a past convener, Estelle has time to devote to her garden. She shares her bounty with our OSL group each Thursday.
Many thanks to the Rev. Bill Queen for the generous gift of his time teaching the four-week “Pastoral Caregivers Training” class. We had several people attend from the community in addition to several OSL members take advantage of this wonderful class. I had an opportunity to share some of my new knowledge over the Memorial Day holiday with one of my husband’s fishing buddies. A dear friend of his had died and he was in a quandary as what to say and do for his friend’s widow. Over hamburgers and potato salad on our patio, I was able to share some of my new knowledge.
We have so many behind the scene people who keep our Order of St. Luke group running. I especially want to thank Brenda Atkins, Pete Fawcett, Teresa McRoberts, John Ogle, Pat Taylor, Sandra and Charlie Wayland and especially the generosity of All Saints for giving us a place to meet each week and the All Saints office staff for their support.
IMPORTANT UPDATES:
The Annual OSL picnic is Thursday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. at Roslyn, 8727 River Rd. The screened-in picnic shelter is close to the main entrance. This is a Potluck Picnic, and it will give us some time for fellowship, especially with our members who work during the day! You may call me at 784-4386 to let me know if you can be there and what you’d like to bring. There will not be a chapter meeting in July and August. The next chapter meeting will September 8 following the 10:30 a.m. Healing Service. Former OSL member Lori Wyatt will be the speaker. Perhaps you saw the article about her in the May 9 issue of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. She and our beloved the Rev. Rufus Womble were “good buddies.” More information about her inspirational talk will be in the August newsletter.
The Rev. Barbara Ward has volunteered to teach the 26 cases class beginning September 15 from 9:30 to 10:20 in the library of All Saints. To be a member of the Order of St. Luke you must complete this course. Please let me know if you would like to attend this course. If the time is not good for you I would like to know.
Mark your calendars for our October 14 and 15 conference with the Rev. Tom Simmons.His multi-media presentation is titled “How Christ Heals the World.” Detailed information will be in the August newsletter. In the meantime, let us know how you would like to participate ….registration, ushering, hospitality, etc.
The Rev. Tom Simmons is pictured to the right.
We are delighted to welcome him back in the fall of 2011.
Riso Therapy
Healing through Laughter
“If you can laugh it will help you avoid getting sick. If you aren’t well and you can laugh, it can help you get better sooner. If you know someone who isn’t well and you can make that person laugh, it can speed the healing.” The Rev. Rufus Womble
Noah’s Problem
The Sunday School teacher asked Billy, “do you think Noah did a lot of fishing on the ark?” “No,” Billy replied, “How could he, he only had two worms.”
Wishing you all a happy, peaceful and blessed summer, Mary Martin
