September 12, 2013 Speaker

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

www.oslrichmond.blogspot.com

An ecumenical Service of Healing is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the

All Saints’ Chapel, 8787 River Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229

You do not have to be a member of the Order of St. Luke to attend the 10:30 a.m. Thursday Healing Service or one of the monthly meetings. Visitors are always welcome. If you think you might attend one of the talks, please call Mary at 784-4386. We would like to have enough chairs set up and enough food.

Following the 10:30 a.m. Healing Service on Thursday, September 12, the Rev. Gary Jones, Rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will give a talk on his experiences during his walks on the Camino De Santiago. The walk has been a Christian pilgrimage for hundreds of years. The walk begins in France, crosses northern Spain ending at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where the relics of Spain’s patron saint, Santiago – St. James, one of the sons of Zebedee – are housed. The walk was made famous a few years ago in the movie “The Way”. The talk will begin promptly at noon. Please feel free to bring your lunch and join us.

On Friday, March 7, 2014, 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m. we welcome the Rev. John Rice, president of the North American Board of the Order of St. Luke and Director of Region 3 as our mission speaker. “Surrendering to Abba’s Love” is the theme of this mission. Detailed information will be posted to this site this fall.

If you think you might attend this conference and would like comfortable overnight accommodations, please contact Roslyn Conference and Retreat Center – www.roslyncenter.org – 8727 River Road, Richmond, Va. 23229, (804) 288-6045. The center is within walking distance of All Saints Episcopal Church, where the conference will be held. At this writing there are only 20 rooms available. If you think you might attend, please call as soon as possible.

Summer 2013 Events

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

www.oslrichmond.blogspot.com

An ecumenical Service of Healing is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the

All Saints’ Chapel, 8787 River Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229

There are several learning opportunities this summer and fall, please plan to attend any or all of them. You do not have to be a member of the Order of St. Luke to attend the 10:30 a.m. Thursday Healing Service or one of the monthly meetings. Visitors are always welcome. If you think you might attend one of the talks, please call Mary at 784-4386. We would like to have enough chairs set up and enough food.

Beginning Thursday, July 11, 2013, immediately following the 10:30 a.m. Healing Service at 11:45, please join us for a brown-bag lunch discussion of the Book of Ephesians. This is a three week – July 11, 18 and 25 – study. We will discussion two chapters each week. If you forget your lunch, please come anyway. There is always plenty to eat. We will meet in the All Saints Library.

Beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. the Rufus Womble Chapter of the Order of St. Luke is pleased to offer a six-week immersion Bible study of “The Healing Miracles of Jesus” at River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road, Richmond, Va. 23229.

This special DVD version of the 26 healing miracles of Jesus Christ was produced and is led by OSL National American Board of Director the Rev. Josh Acton. This study is the foundational training course for those interested in becoming members of OSL, or every Christian interested in the healing ministry.

In this Bible study, you will dig deeply into scripture, with time to reflect on the meanings and implications of these miracles, as you become thoroughly familiar with Christ’s methods and procedures.

We are planning to present this same study at another church beginning January 8, 2014. When we receive confirmation, we will post the information on this web site.

On Friday, March 7, 2014, 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m. we welcome the Rev. John Rice, president of the North American Board of the Order of St. Luke and Director of Region 3 as our mission speaker. “Surrendering to Abba’s Love” is the theme of this mission. Detailed information will be posted to this site this fall.

If you think you might attend this conference and would like comfortable overnight accommodations, please contact Roslyn Conference and Retreat Center – www.roslyncenter.org – 8727 River Road, Richmond, Va. 23229, (804) 288-6045. The center is within walking distance of All Saints Episcopal Church, where the conference will be held. At this writing there are only 20 rooms available. If you think you might attend, please call as soon as possible.

October 2012

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

www.oslrichmond.blogspot.com

An ecumenical Service of Healing is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the

All Saints’ Chapel, 8787 River Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229

A couple of reminders: 

The Rev. Teresa McRoberts will teach a four-week class in October on healing from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 4825 Pouncey Tract Rd. 23059 in the Education Building, Room 204.

October 7                    Healing in the Church

October 14                  Healing in the Bible

October 21                  Forgiveness and Healing

October 28                  Becoming a Healing Ambassador

If you are interested in attending, please email her at tmcroberts@shadygroveumc.net to register. All materials will be provided and there is no charge for this class.

Thursday, October 11, 7:00 p.m. Richard and Kathy Verlander, parents of Detroit Tigers pitcher, Cy Young and American League MVP winner Justin Verlander – A Service of Healing with Eucharist at 6:00 followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 8, noon, Brown-bag luncheon to share blessings we have received in 2012.

Thursday, December 13, noon, Covered dish Christmas luncheon.

You do not have to be a member of the Order of St. Luke to attend the 10:30 a.m. Thursday Healing Service or one of the monthly meetings. Visitors are always welcome. If you think you might attend one of the talks, please call Mary at 784-4386. We would like to have enough chairs set up and enough food.

The Order of St. Luke on October 11, 7:00 p.m. in the All Saints Parish Hall welcomes, Kathy and Richard Verlander. They will share their story of how they raised MLB Star and 2011 American League MVP Detroit Tigers superstar pitcher Justin Verlander. The Verlanders message resonates with any group that embraces values emphasizing teamwork, sacrifice and reaching for the best within all of us.

The Verlanders recently published book entitled “Rocks Across the Pond” chronicles this family’s incredible journey from it’s rural Virginia Roots to Detroit, MLB and superstardom. They enjoy speaking with parents, coaches, teachers and youth groups about the vital role they play in helping young people to follow their dreams. Sharing the belief that each child is born with a gift to be nurtured is their passion.

Raising children represents a labor of love and commitment to being the best parent one can be. Regardless of how much talent a child may possess, young people will not thrive and reach their full potential without the guidance and mentoring of key individuals and loved ones in their lives. Please make plans to attend this inspirational talk.

Fall 2012

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

www.oslrichmond.blogspot.com

An ecumenical Service of Healing is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the

All Saints’ Chapel, 8787 River Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229

A couple of reminders: 

Thursday, September 13, 7:00 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Sandra Levy-Achtemeier – A Service of Healing with Eucharist at 6:00 followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 13, 20 and 27, noon, Brother John Ogle will offer a 30-minute instruction on intercessory prayer. The material will be repeated each Thursday so it is not necessary to attend all three classes. If you would like to serve as an intercessor during the Thursday Healing Service, you must attend one of the classes.

Thursday, October 11, 7:00 p.m. Richard and Kathy Verlander, parents of Detroit Tigers pitcher, Cy Young and American League MVP winner Justin Verlander – A Service of Healing with Eucharist at 6:00 followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 8, noon, Brown-bag luncheon to share blessings we have received in 2012.

Thursday, December 13, noon, Covered dish Christmas luncheon.

You do not have to be a member of the Order of St. Luke to attend the 10:30 a.m. Thursday Healing Service or one of the monthly meetings. Visitors are always welcome. If you think you might attend one of the talks, please call Mary at 784-4386. We would like to have enough chairs set up and enough food.

The Rev. Dr. Sandra Levy-Achtemeier is the speaker for the September 13, 7:00 p.m. Order of St. Luke meeting in the All Saints Parish Hall, 8787 River Rd.. There will be a Service of Healing and Eucharist at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. It is free and all are welcome. Her topic is “Creating a Flourishing Life, Through Suffering and Loss”.

She is a psychologist, writer and Theologian-in-Residence at historic St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond and the author of "Imagination and the Journey of Faith" (2008) in addition to her new book "Flourishing Life Now and in the Time to Come."

In her new book she offers some answers concerning how we can flourish across our whole lives. Her new book deals with creating a rich life even through suffering and loss. The quest to find how people are able, not just to get through bad times but come through them thriving, began for her in her experience as a psychologist years ago. More recently, she experienced some of what she writes about when her first husband of 35 years died of Alzheimer's Disease.

With her life experiences she is able to interweave neuroscience, psychology and theology in her holistic approach to life while she examines our ability to adapt and reset goals in changed circumstances, the importance of an emotionally supportive community in reshaping our identity and sense of well-being, and the importance of a conversation partner who would facilitate the re-writing of one's life story to integrate loss with overall meaning.

Summer 2012

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

www.oslrichmond.blogspot.com

An ecumenical Service of Healing is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the

All Saints’ Chapel,

8787 River Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229

A couple of reminders: 

Thursday, June 7, noon Bro John Ogle – Intercessory Prayer Class

Thursday, June 21, 6:00 p.m. Annual Picnic at Roslyn 

Thursday, July 12 – August 23, No Agenda Fellowship Brown Bag Lunches

Thursday, September 13, 7:00 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Sandra Levy – dinner at 6:00 p.m.

You do not have to be a member of the Order of St. Luke to attend a 10:30 a.m.,Thursday Healing Service or one of the monthly meetings. Visitors are always welcome.

Beginning June 7 at noon, Bro. John Ogle, who is a vowed Solitary First Order Franciscan Friar whose bridge ministry is Christian Healing, will teach a three-week class on intercessory prayer in the All Saints Library. If you have ever wanted to feel comfortable praying for someone, this class will help prepare you. The class will begin promptly at noon and will last about 30 minutes. If you would like to bring a brown-bag lunch, please do so. For more information, please call Jacque Womble at 358-3344. There is no charge for this class.

The Annual OSL picnic is Thursday, June 21, 6:00 p.m. at Roslyn,

8727 River Rd. Richmond, Va. 23229

. The screened in picnic shelter is near the main entrance. This is a potluck picnic. Please call Jacque at 358-3344 if you plan to attend and what you would like to bring.

Beginning July 12 through August 23, OSL members and guests will meet for a fellowship brown bag lunch in the All Saints Library. There is no agenda. It is a come when you can and chat perhaps about a book you have recently read, trip you have taken, a spiritual concern or how your garden is producing.