WHO WE ARE:  Ephesians 2:10 St. Paul tells us:   For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

 

SLMG is a group of Christian men, who attend St. Luke’s Anglican (Episcopal) church in Blue Ridge, Georgia, who participate in assistance projects and fellowship activities.  All of our men are encouraged to participate in our meetings and fellowship.

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It is important to note than no special talents or skills are necessary to participate. We merely share our resources, time, laymen’s skills and talents to assist others in need; and, we attend to certain needs of our Parish church, and assist various service organizations within our community. 

 

Our referrals come from clergy, parishioners, from SLMG members, and community service organizations. Decisions to undertake major group projects are based upon group consensus.  For less demanding assistance requests, members often assist others individually or form smaller groups. 

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For more information, contact Neil McDonald at n.mcdonaldiii@gmail.com

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SLMG JULY MEETING

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Below please find the Agenda for this months meeting - the Minutes from the June meeting and the Treasurer’s report: 

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SLMG MEETING AGENDA, JULY 7, 2026

• Opening Prayer

• Approve June 2026 meeting minutes.

• Read/approve Treasurer’s report

 

Old Business Updates and Completed Tasks: 

• SLMG storage shed :

  • On 6/3/26, The Christ the King Episcopal Church, Santa Rosa Beach, Fl, youth group repainted our shed. Gordon and Neil met with the group and sponsors.

  • Meredith Yacavone created the original SLMG plaque on our shed.  It became weathered and faded. Meredith has graciously repainted and returned it for us.   

  • Recommendation from the Chairman:  I propose that we donate $100 of Treasury funds to Christ the King Episcopal Church, Youth Group (Attention Lauren Justiss), 480 N. County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 32459--mailed on St. Luke’s Letterhead in support of their Youth missions and in appreciation for repainting the SLMG shed

• Mrs. Patsy Williams, front door threshold repairs and unsafe conditions are being finalized.

• Ongoing Assistance to Fr. Ron and Diane for yard maintenance, transportation, etc.

• Critique June “Barn Sale” and future considerations to liquidate remaining stored assets

       New Business:

• St. Luke’s Website will now include an SLMG informational reference site.  Webmaster Kevin Sartain is coordinating this.  Meeting agenda, monthly meeting minutes, and treasurer’s report etc. will be posted on this site beginning in July 2026.

• Discussion to consider periodic Saturday morning breakfast meetings—to accommodate St. Luke’s men who are unavailable to attend weekday meetings.

• Fellowship Update: proposed distillery tour; Sunday Worship at Diocesan Cathedral and visit to the University of the South, Sewanee Tn.

• Schedule a date for the St. Luke’s Annual Church-wide Picnic

 

Member Recommendations/Suggestions for assistance, fellowship activities, educational tours, etc. 

Invite and address prayer concerns

Assign lunch chef for August meeting

Assign volunteers for North Court food distribution

Adjourn for lunch

 

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday August 4, 2026.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Neil McDonald, SLMG Chairman

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Click here to download the Agenda

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Minutes of the St. Luke’s Men’s Group meeting held on June 2, 2026.

 

Attendees were: Rev. Victor Morgan, Deacon Tony McConnell, Tom Wall, Mark Ogilvie, Todd Lyons, Neil McDonald, Gordon Bailey, Roger Johnson, Jim Noblett.

The meeting was called to order at 11:00 AM by Chairman McDonald followed by an opening prayer by Deacon McConnell.

A motion to accept the May meeting minutes was made by Jim Noblett, seconded by Todd Lyons.  Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report was presented by Neil McDonald in the absence of Bob Bradley.  Motion to accept was made by Deacon McConnell, seconded by Gordon Bailey. Motion carried.

Old Business/Completed Tasks:

Finalized site work, fence repair and scrap lumber removal at the McConnell’s

Deacon Tony and Sheila presented the SLMG a check for $200.00 at last month’s meeting in appreciation for the work performed.

5/29/26, received and transported Pat McConnell’s donations from Jere McConnell’s estate.

5/28/26 performed lawn maintenance for Ron and Dianne Wikander, this will be an ongoing project.

Fr. Ron will soon begin chemotherapy (tentatively scheduled for 6/17/26).  SLMG will be on standby to provide transport if required.

New Business:

The Christ the King Episcopal Church youth group from Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. are scheduled to repaint the SLMG storage shed on 6/3/26.  Neil McDonald sprayed for poison ivy at the rear of the shed, and also pressure washed the shed. Neil and Gordon Bailey were on site while the work was performed. Rev. Morgan and the WSL served the youth group an evening meal that night followed by Evening Prayer.

Patsy Williams repair project is ongoing. Work party scheduled for 6/10/26 at 0900.

Plans to setup the yard sale and prep day were finalized.  Prep day to start at 0900 on 6/19/26 and the sale will start at 0830 on 6/20/26.

The annual church picnic discussion was postponed until the July SLMG meeting. Potential date sometime in October.

There was further discussion of a trip to Sewanee/Mont Eagle by the Men’s Group.  Rev. Morgan will research.

A motion was made by Deacon McConnell to give the WSL a check for $100.00 for the Her Hope Pregnancy Center Walk on 6/6/26. Motion seconded by Tom Wall.  Motion carried.

Individual prayer requests were discussed followed by a prayer from Rev Morgan.

Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at Noon.

Thanks to Gordon Bailey for providing lunch, Tom Wall will provide lunch for the July meeting.

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday July 7, 2026.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Noblett, SLMG Secretary

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Click here to download the Minutes from the June meeting

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