regarding worship in the weeks to come:

Can I come to church in the sanctuary?

Under “Open Texas” guidelines, members are allowed to come to church at 10:30 on Sunday when we record the service for online. If you are sick or uncomfortable coming, we ask you to conduct services at home.  The guidelines also ask at risk individuals and those over 65 to stay home for church.  When you do come, please follow safe distancing practices, keeping 6 feet between households and sitting every other pew.   Communion will still be done in small groups, and the focus of the service will still be for online distribution as so many need to still stay home at this time.

How  do I conduct the Divine Service in my home?

Each week, the Divine Service of the Word and a sermon will be distributed. You can watch Pastor Reeves lead the service on video. (see below on how to get materials)

• Set a special time & gather family into a common area. Even dress for church if you would like.
• Cast video on the biggest screen possible.
• Use the bulletin on smaller devices like phones if you don’t have one printed.
• If you don’t have the video, the head of the household should read the L and the sermon.
• Participate as if you were in the pew, singing and reading the parts marked C.

• Use a hymnal to sing other songs as you would like. Hymnals are available in the church lobby. 

How do I get Materials each week?

The service and sermon will be ready to distribute by Thursday each week. We suggest downloading and printing the services at home or reading the service on your electronic device.

• You can get the files here on our website (stlukeolney.com/files) or on our Facebook group found on Facebook page.
• We email the files to all emails of members and guests we have. If you are not on the email list and would like to be, send a message to secretary@stlukeolney.com.
• The service and sermon can be delivered to your home. Call the office if this is the best option for you or someone you know (940)564-5466

How do I watch the service online?

• You can see Pastor lead his family on our Facebook page live at 10:30 on Sunday. (facebook.com/stlukeolney)
• It can be replayed any time after that at these places.
  • The Facebook page. facebook.com/stlukeoney
  • YouTube Channel. St Luke Lutheran Church, Olney, TX
  • Our Webpage. stlukeolney.com/files

How do I send an Offering or gift?

If you would like to tithe or give a gift:

• send it in the mail to St Luke. PO Box 626 Olney, TX  76374
• use PayPal via our link in this website: stlukeolney.com

How do I receive communion at church?

When it is legal and safe, we will offer communion to groups of 10 or less at the church. Make an appointment by calling the office (940)564-5466. Invite nonmembers to come for a blessing and prayer. If you are sick or currently being tested for the virus, we ask you not to come. If you are uncomfortable coming, it’s best you stay home. Times available to schedule communion are Tuesday –Friday at 4, 5, 6, or 7 or Sunday 12-7.

What are the church office hours?

Office hours are 9:30-12:30 Tuesday-Friday. While under a shelter in place, calls during the office hours will be forwarded to Pastor’s cell.

Let us know if we can be of any other assistance. 

Office number:  940-564-5466 Pastor Reeves cell:  940-564-0030

God bless you, and let us not give up in meeting together.  “God is our refuge and Strength!”