PRAYER
FOR THE ORDER OF ST LUKE:
Almighty
God, who inspired Luke the Physician to proclaim the love and healing power of
your Son, give your Church by the grace of the Spirit and the medicine of the
Gospel, the same love and power to heal, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who
lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and
forever.
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BRIEF HISTORY
The International Order of St. Luke The Physician (OSL) is the outgrowth
of the Fellowship of St. Luke which was begun in 1932 by the late John Gayner
Banks, S.T.D., priest of the Episcopal Church. It was incorporated under the laws of
the State of California in 1953.
Professional people in all phases of medical work, clergy in the Roman,
Orthodox, and Protestant Churches, and lay people from all walks of life
comprise the membership of more than
7,000 at time of writing. A common denominator is the conviction
that the healing ministry of Christ belongs in the Church
today.
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How
To Become A Member
Laity and clergy are invited to join the Order of St. Luke and
participate in the furtherance of the healing ministry.
Download an
application form.
Associate
Member
To become a member, complete an
application form for Associate Membership and mail with dues to the
International office in San Antonio, Texas. Associate Members receive a one year subscription to SHARING Magazine
-published 10 times a year, a certificate of Associate Membership, copy of the
Handbook of Christian Healing, a set of work sheets for Bible Studies on "The Healing Ministry of Jesus
Christ", and a list of books for required reading.
Studying
the Healings of Jesus is required, and can be completed in a chapter
setting or own your own with help from chapter members or the Lone Members
support team (see Region 8 Council below)
Full
Member
To achieve Full Membership in the Order, an Associate Member is required
to read three books from the list of recommended books included in the Associate
package, and complete the studies on "The Healing Ministry of Jesus
Christ". The Associate is then
inducted as Full Member, and is entitled to wear the Order's Medallion and Pin.
Induction
Associate and Full Members are inducted into the Order at OSL
chapter meetings or conferences by a Chaplain of the
Order. Chaplains are inducted by the Regional Warden at chapter meetings or
at regional, North American or international conferences.
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THE RULE OF THE
ORDER
By the help of God, members are asked to: pray daily for the work of the Order;
read daily from the Gospels; seek such health of mind and body as will make one
capable of a maximum vocation; cultivate whatever gifts or talents God has given
for the work of healing, through study and active service; take Communion
regularly; share the Healing Gospel with others by circulating SHARING Magazine; and to contribute to the work of the Order
according to ability.
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The
Emblem of The Order
The
OSL motto
inscribed
in Latin on the cross
Jesu
Esto Mihi Jesus - Dux - Lux - Rex - Lex
"O Jesus be to me my Saviour (Healer), my Leader, my Light, my King, and my
Law"
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The
Newsletter
The Newsletter
is published by Region 8 Council, and is mailed twice a
year, Spring and Fall. It seeks to inform and
encourage those interested in the healing ministry of our Lord, Jesus
Christ.
IF you would like to receive the Newsletter at no cost please advise the editor
at
contact us. Individual copies or
bundles of 5 or 10 are available upon request.
Stories of healing, teaching on prayer, pastoral care and the ministry of
healing in general are a blessing and encouragement to others and are always
welcome.
To submit a story of healing, publicize your conference, healing mission or outreach activities,
or to request copies of the newsletter, contact the
editor, Mr. Keith Bird, OSL Region 8, 5 Tangreen Court, Suite 206, Willowdale, ON, M2M 3Z1
or by
email
at
contact us. Deadline for copy is
March 15th
for the spring/summer issue and
September 15th
for the fall/winter
issue.
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SPEAKERS
OSL members are available to visit your church or group meeting to share
more about the ministry of healing and discuss the Order of St. Luke's work and
activities. For more information
contact the Regional Warden, The Rev. Canon David A.P. Smith,
5 Railway St, K7H 2Z6,
613-267-3421,
or by
email
at
contact us.
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OSL MINISTRY TEAM
Trained individual members of OSL or a ministry
team
are available to visit
your church or prayer group to share more about the healing ministry and the
work of OSL. They are also prepared to support you at every stage of
planning and executing a Healing Ministry Training Weekend or to participate
with you, if you wish, in a healing event.
For more information, contact
Canon David A.P. Smith,
5 Railway St, K7H 2Z6,
613-267-3421,
or by
email
at
contact us.
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CONFERENCES
Each chapter is encouraged to hold an annual mission or conference as an
outreach to the community, and features a keynote speaker and workshop
leaders. Most conferences run
Friday night and all day Saturday.
Some chapters hold a one-day mission, with teaching on healing and prayer
ministry.
Region 8
holds its Annual Conference, the first weekend in June each
year.
The conference provides teaching and building up of all members, and
the ministry of healing
to
all. Regional
conferences usually run
Friday night and all day Saturday.
The
location
rotates throughout Ontario
each year
to give members equal opportunity to attend a nearby event.
The North American Conference is held every year during the third week in
June and runs for 4 days, Wednesday through Saturday. Location changes each year throughout
North America.
The first
international
Conference was held in June, 1997 in Washington,
D.C.,
the second in Australia, 2001, and the next one in the United Kingdom. For
details visit
www.oslregion8.org/coming_events.htm
All conferences and missions include a healing service with Holy
Communion, anointing with oil, and laying on of hands.
New members and chaplains are also inducted at this time. Recognized leaders in the ministry
of healing
lead these events
as keynote speakers and workshop leaders.
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Planning a Mission or Conference
Chapters
interested in previewing speakers
can
contact the OSL Canadian
Resource Centre for a list of video and audio tapes of conference and mission
speakers.
A local Christian book store or wholesale provider will often provide and staff
a book table for your event, and give a percentage of the sales to your chapter.
Contact the Regional Director for
more information
on how Region 8 may be able to assist.
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HOW TO START A CHAPTER
If your prayer group or church has an interest in starting a chapter of
the Order of St. Luke, please contact the Regional Warden, The Rev. Canon David
A.P. Smith, 5 Railway St, K7H 2Z6,
613-267-3421
or
contact us.
Help in
organizing your chapter and in arranging for a visit from the Regional Warden or
Area Chaplain can be arranged.
A ministry team is also available to give leadership for a weekend
conference or one-day mission.
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