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My Cup Runneth Over Stewardship 2013 My Cup Runneth Over. Don’t those words put a smile on your face? Have you ever felt so full of joy, of happiness, of love that it’s bubbling up from deep inside and you are overflowing? What a great feeling! God has richly blessed us in every way, blessings pressed down, shaken together, and literally running over in our laps! Yet, sometimes we think This Issue: StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-5710 small; we live out of a sense of scarcity and only nibble at the smorgasbord, which God has for us. Our fall stewardship emphasis My Cup Runneth Over, begins on Sunday, October 21. Please plan to join us as we discover how we can transform God’s generosity to us into a life overflowing with joy and blessings, of thanksgiving and generosity shared with others. Continued on Page 2 Vol. 159 • No. 11 • October 1, 2012 Once upon a time there was a kingdom, and in the middle of the kingdom there was a castle, and in the castle there lived a king. And all around the castle were posted rules; lists of prerequisites to attend the royal feast of the king. The signs said, “To attend the royal feast, a subject must…” followed by a series of requirements. Some of them were relatively easy: “Don’t steal.” “Don’t commit Dinner with the King adultery.” Others were more difficult: “whoever is angry with his brother or sister is liable for the judgment,” and “whoever looks lustfully at a woman has already committed adultery.” Some people tried hard to follow all of the rules; others didn’t care at all. Nobody was successful at being good enough to attend this wonderful royal feast. The king was very sad because he ate alone. Out in front of the castle there was a diminutive man in a small booth. On a banner sign across the top of the booth were written the words “Free Dinner with the King Cards!” Many people approached the man and challenged him. “You can’t give away free Continued on Page 3 Move in Pure Dr. Jim Fleming Ministry 2 Pumpkins 3 October 16 9

My Cup Runneth Over

Stewardship 2013

My Cup Runneth Over. Don’t

those words put a smile on

your face? Have you ever felt

so full of joy, of happiness, of

love that it’s bubbling up from

deep inside and you are

overflowing? What a

great feeling!

God has richly blessed us in

every way, blessings pressed

down, shaken together, and

literally running over in our

laps! Yet, sometimes we think

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small; we live out of a sense of

scarcity and only nibble at the

smorgasbord, which God has

for us. Our fall stewardship

emphasis My Cup Runneth

Over, begins on Sunday,

October 21. Please plan to

join us as we discover how we

can transform God’s

generosity to us into a life

overflowing with joy and

blessings, of thanksgiving and

generosity shared with others.

Continued on Page 2

Vol. 159 • No. 11 • October 1, 2012

Once upon a time there

was a kingdom, and

in the middle of the

kingdom there was a

castle, and in the castle

there lived a king. And

all around the castle

were posted rules; lists

of prerequisites to attend

the royal feast of the

king. The signs said, “To

attend the royal feast, a

subject must…” followed by a series of

requirements. Some of them were relatively

easy: “Don’t steal.” “Don’t commit

Dinner

with the

King

adultery.” Others were more difficult: “whoever

is angry with his brother or sister is liable for

the judgment,” and “whoever looks lustfully

at a woman has already committed adultery.”

Some people tried hard to follow all of the

rules; others didn’t care at all. Nobody was

successful at being good enough to attend this

wonderful royal feast. The king was very sad

because he ate alone.

Out in front of the castle there was a

diminutive man in a small booth. On a

banner sign across the top of the booth were

written the words “Free Dinner with the King

Cards!” Many people approached the man

and challenged him. “You can’t give away free

Continued on Page 3

Move in

Pure

Dr. Jim Fleming

Ministry 2

Pumpkins 3 October 16 9

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My Cup Runneth Over

Continued from Cover

Leading our Stewardship program

are co-chairs Kathy and Derek

Munger who have been active

members for 40 years. Following

in their tradition are their

daughters and their families. “By

working with stewardship,” says

Kathy, “I hope that I will become

the generous steward God wants

me to be.”

October 21

Overflowing blessing

October 28

Overflowing joy

November 4

Overflowing love

November 11

Overflowing generosity

November 18

Overflowing dreams

MOVE in Ministry

Community Work Day

Join us on Sunday, October 14 for an All Church Community

Workday. In collaboration with over fifteen ministry partners, our

congregation will engage in service projects throughout Houston.

Jesus himself did the majority of his work out and about in his

community. Not inside a church but on a roadside, on a boat, or

a mountainside. He wore his work clothes and he spoke simply

and kindly. And if you look at the work he did, it was personal—it

affected folks in a real and lasting way.

More than just a Sunday event, St. Luke’s All Church Work Day is

an invitation for us to grow into a new way of life and become the

Christian community God has called us to be.

“For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good

works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.”

Ephesians 2:10

Sunday, October 14th, 12-3:30 p.m.

Wear your work clothes to worship.

12 p.m. Lunch - Fellowship Hall

1 p.m. depart to serve

Children’s projects will be available at some project locations

and on the Westheimer Campus.

Project partners include: Amigos por Vida, AniMeals,

Christian Community Service Center, Clarewood House,

Forge for Families, Freedom Place, Gethsemane Field, Holly

Hall Retirement Community, Kids’ Meals, Meals on Wheels,

Pictured are Kathy and Derek Munger, Chairs of the 2013

My Cup Runneth Over Stewardship campaign

Mercy Ships, Serenity Retreat, Star of Hope

Mission, Wesley Community Center and

YoungLives.

Contact Erica at 713-357-4471 or sign up on

line at StLukesMethodist.org/communityworkday

anytime or, in person, at both

campuses on Sundays from 8:30 a.m.-

12:30 p.m.

It’s Pumpkin Time!

The Pure Pumpkin Patch is now open and runs

through October 31. Hours of operation are

11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays

and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Pumpkins are priced by

size, and volunteers will help deliver your purchases

to your car.

Life Together Class

For Visitors and New Members

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Dinner with the King

Continued from Cover

dinner with the king cards. Read the rules!” The

man responded that the cards weren’t actually free,

but rather that he had paid for them himself. And

he showed them the holes in his hands and his feet.

And, he said, he was able to give away the cards

because he was, after all, the King’s son, part of the

royal family himself. It was his prerogative to let in

whomever he pleased.

Most people just walked away, shaking their heads

in disbelief. But some people took the cards, walked

across the drawbridge, down the long majestic

corridor, and into the royal dining room. These folks

had a marvelous feast, sat side by side with the king,

and shared both wonderful conversation and

heartfelt love.

Now, once these subjects had dinner with the king,

they found themselves changed people. Living up to

the standards of the kingdom was no longer a

burden, but a joy. They found the anger inside giving

way to love, and the lust giving way to respect. And

they now were not just following rules, but living to

please the king, full of joy in his presence. And the

more they ate and spent time with him, the more

they noticed the change. This transformation never

ended.

Come, my friends. Let’s have dinner with the king. It

is already bought and paid for.

A portion of all proceeds benefits Pure Sound

Youth Choir’s tour fund (San Francisco 2013!)

and scholarships. My Cup Runneth Over

Please plan to be with us each Sunday beginning

October 21 as we discover how our lives are amazingly

and remarkably blessed.

Sunday, October 21, 4-7p.m. in the Hines Baker Room join St. Luke’s Senior Pastor, Dr. Tom Pace, for an

exciting class for visitors and new members of St. Luke’s.

Hear Dr. Pace share St. Luke’s beliefs and portions of his own spiritual journey. Learn St. Luke’s vision, to be

a church where no one walks alone. You’ll be invited to get connected in this ministry and what opportunities

are available. We welcome you to learn, serve and grow as you consider sharing community with us.

Childcare is available, and registration is required.

Join us for Life Together as we share one evening and a meal together. Please call or email Kelly Grimes at

713-402-5015, kgrimes@stlukesmethodist.org.

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Caring Ministries

May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace

as you trust in Him. Romans 15:13

As Christians, we are called to care and pray for one

another.

Congratulations to:

Amy Elaine Fox and Braden Michael Keith, who were

united in marriage on August 25.

Ben and Katie Wylie on the birth of their daughter,

Hayley Elizabeth Wylie, on September 7. Proud older

sister is Jacqueline Wylie.

Ashli Morris Smith and Joel Tabashi Urbano, who

were united in marriage on September 8.

Lin and Sarah Hicks on the birth of their daughter.

Camryn Casey Hicks, on September 8.

Tim and Rachel Fulks on the birth of their son,

Christian Robert Fulks, on September 12. Proud

grandparents are Wayne and Melanie Pickering.

Katherine Leslie Wilson and Bryan Anderson Murrell,

who were united in marriage on September 15.

Julie Lynn Edmonds and Christopher M. Sperk, who

were united in marriage on September 15.

Kelly Jean Martin and Adam Richard Law, who were

united in marriage on September 22.

If you know of a concern, joy or for information on

recent hospitalizations, please contact Caring

Ministries at 713-402-5004 or -5156.

Celebrating Lives

BARKER – BULL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor of:

Effygene Bull on her birthday!!! by

Laurie Kereluk

BRIDGES ACADEMY

In Memory of:

Eunice Lockett by

Rev. and Mrs. Bill Denham

CARING MINISTRIES

In Memory of:

Sybil Lopp by

Tish Peden

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

In Memory of:

Eunice B. Lockett by

The Austin Diagnostic Clinic

Martha Bourne & Associates

Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Childs

Hank and Kathryn Coleman

Susan and Richard Cruse

Joan and David Dunlap

Don and Karen Eldridge

Marie Fay Evnochides

Dorothy Fontana

Virginia Pardue Hodges

Betty and Jerry Hood

Richard and Nancy Miller

Ben and Jane Ramsey

Miriam Slemmons

Jimmie & Ginger Stripling

Pat and Guy Thomas

The Fay School Board of Trustees

The Fay School Faculty and Staff

EDLOE WOODSHOP

In Memory of:

Victor Sponenberg on his 97 th Birthday by

Susan Sponenberg

Henry Onard Womack by

Jill and Jeff Young

A Special Gift In Honor of:

The Woodshop Workers

In Honor of:

Paul Renner by

Sherry and Jerry Ritcheson

ELIZABETH DODGE SCHWAB SCHOLARSHIP

In Memory of:

Elizabeth Dodge Schwab by

Lona Bethea Eversole

FRIENDS AT HOME MINISTRY

In Memory of:

Sybil Lopp by

Kay & Gordon Dees

GENE DECKER OUTREACH FUND

In Memory of:

Kay Berry Crooker by

Gene Decker Study Class

Judy Bolling

Bob and Betty Geary

Carol and Charlie Herder

Charles and Jane Szalkowski

A Special Gift In Honor of:

Jane and Charles Szalkowski

GETHSEMANE CAMPUS

In Memory of:

Kay Berry Crooker by

Hank and Kathryn Coleman

GETHSEMANE MEMORIAL FUND

In Memory of:

Tex Hanks by

Freda Allyn

Clara and Shed Boren

Ferne V. Hurley

Kenneth Dean “Ken” Moriarty by

Freda Allyn

NICK FINNEGAN COUNSELING CENTER

In Memory of:

Kay Berry Crooker by

Linda Addison

Dan and Beverly Arnold

Scott Atlas

Kathleen Barndt

Margaret and Chester Benge

Bruce and Carole Bilger

Jack and Ginger Blanton

Leslie and Jack Blanton, Jr.

Claire and John Caudill

Pat Deckert

Don and Karen Eldridge

Jenny Elkins

Harold W. Finnegan

Barbara and David Henington

Amy Hill

Murray J. and Jeann Leonard

Ted and Franna Litton

John and Klinka Lollar

David and Allison Margrave

D. Ferguson and Patty McNiel

Barbara O’Toole

Mr. and Mrs. Dee S. Osborne

The Parsons Family

Anne and Bob Pullen

Sally Bell Rutherford

Miriam Slemmons

Ellen Stuart

Jana and George Tucker

Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Werlein Jr.

Robin and John Wombwell

Mr. Ben Taub

Mr. Henry J.N. Taub

and wife, Carol J. Taub by

Taub Foundation

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Caring Ministries

Our Sympathy to:

Jason and Rebecca King, Mary Katherine and Caroline King

on the death of Jason’s uncle, Clifford King, on August 9.

Laura and Chih Tien on the death of Laura’s grandfather,

Frederick W. “Fred” Gehrer, on August 14.

Patti and Mike Silva, Laura and Stephen Carter, and Matt

Silva on the death of Patti’s father, Derrill Gene Bartley, on

August 22.

Susan and Paul Cole on the death of Susan’s grandmother,

Arline Parks Weyler, on August 25.

Ruth Moriarty on the death of her husband, Kenneth Dean

“Ken” Moriarty, on August 26.

Alex and Hannah Fleming on the death of Alex’s

grandmother, Mary Williams Fleming, on August 27.

Dante, Jodi, and Dominic Peduzzi on the death of Dante’s

father, Ricardo Peduzzi.

Karl Hoppess on the death of his wife, Helen Thornell

Hoppess, on August 29.

Family and friends of Naomi Christensen Price, who died on

September 7.

Alan and Brenda Koelemay on the death of Alan’s father,

James Martin Koelemay, on September 11.

We Care!

Are you or a loved one facing surgery or hospitalization? A

crucial aspect of St. Luke’s Caring Ministry is prayers we have

with members prior to surgeries and during hospitalizations.

Contact Karen Smith with details at 713-402-5086 or ksmith@

stlukes-hou.org.

If you know of a concern or joy or for information on recent

hospitalizations, please contact Caring Ministries at 713-402-

5004 or -5156.

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Baptisms

Connor James Allison, son

of Andrew Eblen Allison

and Ashley Holmes Allison

on August 26.

Teal Elizabeth Arnold,

daughter of Clark David

Arnold and Genevieve

Kimmel Arnold on

August 26.

Landon Cole Morin, son

of Justin Terrell Morin and

Kristi Baysinger Morin on

August 26.

Ellison Lynn Beard and

Emmett Grayson Beard,

children of Jeffrey Wayne

Beard and Lisa Fisher

Beard on September 2.

ORGAN MAINTENANCE FUND

In Memory of:

Sallie Anne Lewis by

Marshall and Leslie Lewis Bise

PASTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of:

Karen Smith by

The Wiegman Family

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES

In Honor of:

Wallace and Betty Brunson on their 70 th

Anniversary by

Pat Deckert

ST. LUKE’S METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATION

In Honor of:

Dr. Tom Pace and

Rob Landes for your service to our

congregation and community by

Mrs. Wilma Vickers

In Memory of:

Kay Berry Crooker by

Cynthia and John Harper

Nancy Stephenson

Kim and Margaret Wheless

Dorothy Glauser by

Martha Ann and Byron Snyder

Eunice B. Lockett by

Nancy W. Stephenson

Mrs. Wilma Vickers

Sybil Lopp by

Cox Global Associates Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Grayson Davis

Lawrence and Terry Estes

Ann C. Gregory

Jack and Patricia Miller

Jeffrey and Doris Miller

Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Myers

Tish Peden

Dean Putterman

Sharon W. Staton

Wilma Vickers

Len “Tuffy” McCormick by

Margaret and Chester Benge

Sara E. White

Knox Nunnally by

D. Ferguson McNiel

John and Prissy Watson

William (Bill) D. Roe by

Mike and Carolyn Bell

Bette Benton

Don and Karen Eldridge

Cynthia and John Harper

Mr. and Mrs. William B. Head

Mary and James Jennings

Susan and Lenoir Josey

Ken and Bill Roe

Nancy W. Stephenson

Jan Swafford

Samuel Stephen Sengelmann III by

Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Sengelmann, Jr.

Jean Swenson by

Bill and Laura Denham

Dr. Harold Baber

C. Richard Bergstrom III

Judith Craven

Robert C. Duke

Coral Holley

Kittie Livesay

Winston A. McKenzie, Sr.

Katy Mitchem and

Jean Swenson by

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Eason

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Memory of:

Kay Berry Crooker by

St. Luke’s UMW

Eunice B. Lockett by

Bobbie Wisecup

Altar Flower Dedications

October 14

The altar flowers are dedicated to the glory of God

and are given in loving memory of Moody P.

and Myra E. Pearson by Mike, Shirley, and Ben

Pearson and Elizabeth and Michel Bigelow.

An Unexpected

Blessing

In Galatians 5:6, Paul states that the only thing that

counts is faith working through love. One way to

put your faith to work would be by joining the Life

Celebration Guild. As a member of the Life

Celebration Guild, you will fill an important need

in welcoming guests attending memorial services/

funerals and subsequent receptions. The duties are

not difficult but the impact on the families, guests

and most often you yourself, are great. All you need

is a caring heart, a welcoming smile and a couple of

hours a month.

Long-time member, Neil Stovall attests to the

personal satisfaction he has derived from serving

on the Guild. He says, “My wife, Barbara, and I

volunteered to help with the Life Celebration Guild

and discovered a needed, and much appreciated,

way to provide service to families and friends, some

who are visiting our campus for the first time. Unexpected

benefits have included hearing beautiful

solos, remembrances of outstanding Christians and

inspiring words of hope from St. Luke’s ministers. I

encourage everyone to try it out.”

For more information, please call Karen Smith at

713-402-5086.

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Baptisms

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Brynn Elise Hendrickson,

daughter of Steven Edward

Hendrickson and Kelley

Michele Mungovan

Hendrickson on September 2.

Sloane Avant Sullivan,

daughter of Mark Alan

Sullivan and Christie

Parsons Sullivan on

September 2.

Hiatt Dickson Olmstead,

son of Reed Dickson

Olmstead and Rebecca

Hiatt Olmstead on

September 9.

Vivienne Lindsey Ezell,

daughter of Justin Kyle

Ezell and Callie Renee

Synar Ezell on September

16.

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Music for Children

is off to a great start!

With rehearsals beginning on September 9 for

SUNDAYSING! for grades 1-5 and JOYFUL

NOISE! for Pre-K and K, there are 46 children

enrolled in these two groups. Please know that

• there is always room for your child; and

• you may join this activity at any time.

There is also SUNDAYRING! for grades 3-5.

Contact Noralyn Carpenter for times, and for more

information ncarpenter@stlukesmethodist.org

Rob Landes’ Halloween

Thriller

On Sunday night, October 28, Rob Landes will present

his annual Halloween Silent Movie Thriller at 7 p.m. in

the Sanctuary. This year you are in for a rare treat (No

tricks!).

“The Man Who Laughs” is a 1928 silent horror movie

from Universal Studios. This movie was the follow-up

to Universal’s wildly successful, “The Phantom of the

Opera.” Mary Philbin was the lead actress in both films

and is charming as the blind Dea. Conrad Veidt plays

“The Man Who Laughs,” Gwynplaine.

Having been kidnapped as a child, Gwynplaine underwent

a brutal surgical procedure on him which forced

him to go through life with a grotesque smile smeared

across his face! This film will chill you as Rob plays

the organ accompaniment on our wonderful Schantz

organ.

United Methodist Women General Meeting

On Tuesday, October 9 the United Methodist Women are pleased to have one of our own, Jacqueline Broussard, speak

to us about Transformational Growth. Jacqueline leads Great Ideas Company, as a Change Igniter for heads of industry

to see opportunities for positive growth and development. A few of Jacqueline’s clients include Dupont, ExxonMobil

and CenterPoint Energy. She has been honored as one of the top 10 businesswomen in Houston, receiving the Women

on the Move Award from the Houston Chronicle and Texas Executive Women. She speaks on local business growth,

inclusive communities, and empowerment of women. As a member of St. Luke’s, she has been involved with the UMW

Night Circle for more than twelve years, and has taught Sacred Art classes to the UMW, the youth at Gethsemane

Campus, and the community. Please join us at 10:30 a.m. in the Hines Baker room for fellowship, coffee and refreshments

followed by our speaker at 11 a.m. Childcare is available by emailing Katie Fleming at kfleming@stlukesmethodist.org

or by calling 713-402-5054.

And for the very young, there is a section of

SONGPLAY! that meets on Sunday afternoons,

concurrent with the children’s choirs. There is still

some space available in this activity for infants and

toddlers and their adult of choice. This is a tuitionbased

activity. Contact Julie Osterman at josterman@

stlukesmethodist.org for more information.

Chancel Bells

St. Luke’s handbell group rehearses on Sundays from

1-2 p.m. Two long-term ringers still needed to

complete the group. Contact Noralyn Carpenter for

more information: ncarpenter@stlukesmethodist.org

Facilitator Extra

Do you lead a small group at St. Luke’s? Have you ever

facilitated a Disciple Bible Study? Are you a Men’s Life

table leader? Do you run a LIFT Team? Then you are

cordially invited to a facilitator “extra” at 12 p.m. on

October 16. Come share a meal with Dr. Fleming and

together consider the teaching methods of Jesus. This is

an amazing opportunity to learn from and be enriched

by one of our favorite experts, so you won’t want to miss

this chance!

Please RSVP for either event to Kathy at

kneely@stlukesmethodist.org or 713-402-5139.

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October in the Rotunda Gallery

The Rotunda Gallery will feature the recent watercolors of Dr. Richard Linden

this month. If you are interested in purchasing one of his pieces, please contact

Monica Griffin at mgriffin@stlukesmethodist.org. A portion of all sales benefits

the Fine Arts fund at St. Luke’s. For more information about Dr. Linden and his

paintings, please go to our website www.stlukesmethodist.org and visit the Visual

Arts page.

Dr. Jim Fleming at

St. Luke’s on October 16

Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to hear Dr. James

(Jim) Fleming who will be at St. Luke’s as part of the

Sanctuary series. On Tuesday, October 16 at 6 p.m. in

the Rotunda, Dr. Fleming will present The God Present

in Difficulty, a look at how the intertwining of scripture

and geography paint a powerful picture of faith in the

face of disaster. Come and learn how the faithful of the

past found sanctuary, and how you, too, can cultivate it

in the present.

Dr. Fleming has lived and worked in Israel for many

years and his knowledge of the land, history, geography,

archeology, and theology of the region is unparalleled.

A longtime friend of St. Luke’s, Dr. Fleming regularly

guides our Holy Land trips, the next of which is scheduled

for June 16-29, 2013. After the Tuesday evening

lecture there will be a brief information session for those

interested in this once-in-a-lifetime trip with Biblical

Resources’ scholars Hannaniah Pinto and Dr. James

Fleming, as well as our own Tom Pace.

St. Luke’s Singles

October 1, Sojourners Class will meet in the church

kitchen, 5:30 p.m. to make sandwiches for Kids Meals.

October 4, All Singles are invited to attend the Greek

Festival. Meet in the Lamar HS parking lot at 6 p.m. to

ride the shuttle.

October 7, Luminous Class will attend 11 a.m. Worship

at the Gethsemane Campus and go to lunch following

the service.

Sojourners will serve the Connection Ministry

Luncheon at noon in the Fellowship Hall.

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Methodist

Publications:

Cross Connection, a publication of the Texas

Annual Conference is available online at

txcumc.org/enewsletterarchives. This

publication is no longer available in print.

The United Methodist Reporter is a

publication of The United Methodist

Church. You can read the Reporter online

at unitedmethodistreporter.com. Following

the link on that site, you can also subscribe

to the Reporter and have it delivered to

your home. A limited number of copies are

available at the Connection Center.

St. Luke’s

Publications

The Spire, St. Luke’s monthly newsletter is

published on the first of each month. The

Spire will keep you up to date on coming

events and membership news. You can

read The Spire online at

StLukesMethodist.org/Spire. If you prefer

to read a print copy of The Spire, they are

available at the Connection Center or

church office at the Gethsemane Campus.

To receive a print copy in the mail,

contact Laurie at

lkereluk@stlukesmethodist.org. or

713-402-5004.

Going to ballgames evoke nothing but fond

memories for me as a kid growing up. This

was a time to be with my dad or to be with

my friends. No matter if there was a win or

a loss for the home team, relationship was

built and strengthened among those I was

with. For the most part, as a child I took for

granted these excursions and their benefits,

but as an adult I see their importance.

The E-bulletin, St. Luke’s e-newsletter is

sent out on Wednesdays. The E-bulletin

features highlights for week as well as

links to St. Luke’s website for more

information. The e-bulletin will provide a

link to the newest edition of the Spire. To add your name to the distribution list, contact Laurie at

lkereluk@stlukesmethodist.org. or 713-402-5004.

Take Me

Out to the

Ballgame

Recently, I have had the privilege of joining

some of our reVision kids on trips to a game.

Houston Rockets, minor league baseball,

Houston Dynamo, whatever the game, they

love it. We laugh and tell jokes. We debate

whether one of our number could do a better job out there on the

court or the field if given the chance. We eat hot dogs and

popcorn. All things that a young teenager should have done by

now with family and friends, but in many cases, this is happening

for the first time for these kids and I’m happy to be there to

witness it. Just a few weeks ago, our crew was invited to come out

to the field for a special recognition. This crew of former rivals

stood in front of the camera as a new family. Over the loud

speaker, we were announced: “St. Luke’s United Methodist

Church, reVision.” They beamed and waved. Wonderful

representatives of St. Luke’s - wonderful representatives of the in

breaking kingdom of God where all things become new.

These days whenever someone says they have a few extra tickets

to a game, I take them. Being gathered together and the kinship

that comes from being gathered is, in part, what affects change in

these kids. For that matter, it is what affects change in any of us.

So if you should find yourself with a few extra tickets to a game,

call me or call over to reVision, we have good use for them.

Blessings!

Justin

The Pathway, St. Luke’s quarterly magazine includes feature articles about our members and ministries. Copies of

the Pathway will be mailed to all church members. The Pathway will also be available online and at the Connection

Center or church office at the Gethsemane Campus. Find St. Luke’s online at www.StLukesMethodist.org.

October | High School | Restore

Restore is a documentary-style video series that will

challenge us all to do better at helping others. As a

High School Ministry, we’re learning to think differently

about missions, so Restore will help us think

more clearly than ever about how we can all bring

restoration to our communities and the world in the

most effective ways possible.

Make plans to join the Student Ministry during the

month of October as we MOVE in Ministry through

the following events:

September 30 - October 28 | Restore Series | Sunday

Mornings | 9:45 a.m.

October 7 | Joseph Benson from SEARCH | Sunday

Morning | 9:45 a.m.

October 14 | Move in Ministry All Church

Community Work Day | 12 - 3:30 p.m.

October 19 - 21 | Mission Waco Poverty Simulation |

High School Retreat | Registration online | $79

October 31 | Halloween Service Project |

The Everetts’ | 7 - 8:30 pm

Questions? aeverett@stlukesmethodist.org

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Welcome Lauren Bair!

St. Luke’s is delighted to welcome Lauren Bair to the staff

of the Student Ministry, Westheimer Campus! Lauren is

the new Student Ministry Administrative Assistant, as of

August 6. She grew up in Grapevine TX (between

Dallas and FW) where she worked post college at her

home church, Compass Christian Church.

Lauren earned her degree in Biblical studies and

communication arts at Cincinnati Christian University.

She loves to sing, especially in choirs and on worship

teams, and says that she connects with God most fully

through music. She is really looking forward to the

opportunity to be a part of our students’ lives and sees so

much potential in what they are able to do for the

Kingdom of God. Lauren says she feels blessed to

be able to witness it and see what God does in their

lives firsthand.

St. Luke’s Singles

Continued from page 9

October 14, All Church Community Workday, lunch at the

church before heading to work at the Wesley Community

Center. The Singles Project is preparing beds to plant trees

and is family friendly.

October 21, Luminous Zoo Day, picnic in Hermann Park at

12:30 p.m.

October 28, Fall Festival, Gethsemane Campus, 12–2:30 p.m.

Singles will assist with games, food and clean-up. The festival

is family friendly.

Luminous Class will meet for lunch, noon at Goode Co. BBQ

November 2-4 Luminous Fall Retreat at Camp Cho-Yeh

Sunday School Classes meet every Sunday morning at

9:45 a.m. The Luminous Class for Young Adults, ages 20-30,

meet in B151. Singles at 9:45 a.m., ages 30-50, meets in B230.

The Sojourners Class, age 50+, meets in R25.

For more information about Luminous Class events, contact

Jordan McPhail, 832-279-9826. Contact Susan,

ssilvus@stlukesmethodist.org or 713-402-5141, for

information.

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Baptisms

New Members

Madelaine Ilyssa de Groot,

daughter of Alexander

Martijn de Groot and

Cynthia Richardson de

Groot on September 23.

Campbell Margaret

Simson and Davis Marr

Simson, children of Kyle

Marr Simson and Amy

Davis Simson on

September 23.

Lauren Hughey transfers

to St. Luke’s from

another denomination.

She is an associate with B

& V Capital Advisors.

Senior Adults

Mainstreamer Day

October 11 | 11 a.m. -1 p.m. | Parlor

Join in as we welcome Jack Steele, Executive

Director of the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

Mr. Steele will talk with us about the work of the

Council as well as give us information about trends

and predictions for the area in which we live.

You won’t want to miss this interesting and

informative talk!

A buffet lunch will be served at noon. Cost for lunch

is $10 and reservations are requested. You may

reserve your place by calling 713-402-5139. There is

no charge for the program, but we would appreciate

your calling to let us know you are

planning to come so we can have adequate seating.

Mainstreamer Day Trip

October 18 | 8:45 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

Our day trip will take us to Port Arthur where we

will visit the Museum of the Gulf Coast for a guided

tour. This museum, which is directed by the

Historical Society and Lamar University, is mandated

to display and interpret the history of southeast

Texas and southwest Louisiana, and has many

interesting conventional and non-conventional

means of displaying the history and artifacts of

the region.

After our museum visit, we will go to Larry’s French

Market in Groves for lunch.

Museum cost is $2 and lunch is “on your own.” To

reserve your place, call Kathy Neely, 713-402-5139

Silver Circle

October 24 | 9 a.m. -1 p.m. | Canterbury Hall

Join in a morning of games and conversation in

Canterbury Hall at the Gethsemane Campus. Games

begin at 9 a.m. with lunch and celebration of

birthdays at noon. Cost for lunch is $5.

Call Betsy Evans, 281-565-0348 for reservations and

information

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All Saints Day

November 4

All Saints Day is a day to remember the saints (as

the New Testament calls all Christians of every time

and place). On that Sunday we will remember by

name and honor all members of our congregation

who have died during the past year. This year, as is

our United Methodist tradition, St. Luke’s will observe

All Saints Day on the first Sunday in November,

November 4, in all worship services at both the

WestheimerSpire and Gethsemane campuses.

Please review the list below of our beloved members

and contact Laurie Kereluk at 713-402-5004

or lkereluk@stlukesmethodist.org if you notice any

omissions or corrections.

Ruth Ramsay

Arrington

Harold Truman Baber

Marjory Jordan Banes

John H. Barker

Derrill Gene Bartley

Betty Mitchell Benson

Betty Jo Givens Bowen

Juanita E. Branaman

Marilyn Bailey

Cogburn

Kay Berry Crooker

Janeth Cruz Rosales

Eugene Moore Decker

Mary Dorthea Dixon

Duggan

Ruth Morris Evans

Meredith Lane Elledge

Friedman

June Kinzie Gibson

Sherman Jay Glass

Dorothy Turner

Glauser

Lillian Sears Hanks

Martha Belle Vance

Harvey

Helen Thornell

Hoppess

Marguerite House

Sallie Anne Lewis

Sybil Miller Drennan

Lopp

Len Gardner

McCormick

Winston Arlen

McKenzie

John Carnes Middleton

Kenneth Dean Moriarty

Carl Gustav Mueller

Knox Dillon Nunnally

Marie Perkins Ott

Alice Klaber Potter

Naomi Christensen

Price

Norman Walter Ray

Mary Alice Whatley

Robinson

William Dale Roe

Jane Lee Rulfs

Montye Sue Wood Sabo

Kim Felix Smith

Eugene Richard Werlein

Jane Groneman

Wheaton

John Hauck Wiegman

Carol Holmes Wolf

Dorothy LaVerne

Woods Woodall

Julianne Works

Woodson

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New Members

Debbie McFarland joins

St. Luke’s by transfer from

another United Methodist

church. She is a quality

analyst at Texas Orthopedic

Hospital.

James and Shelley Quillin

unite with our congregation,

he by profession of

faith and she by transfer

from another denomination.

James is a humanities

teacher at The Post Oak

High School and Shelley

is a program associate

in Caring & Connecting

Ministries at St. Luke’s. They are the parents of

Henry Quillin, age 8 and Wyatt Quillin, age 6 and join

Shelley’s parents, Gibbs and Nan Macdaniel and her

brother, Gibbs Macdaniel in the St. Luke’s membership.

We welcome Jason and

Sarah Brent, who unite

with St. Luke’s by transfer

from another denomination.

Jason is a team

leader for BP and Sarah is

a homemaker.

Debora Baertschi unites

with St. Luke’s by transfer

from another United

Methodist church. She is a

recruiter for PSC LLC.

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New Members

Not Pictured

Ken and Sharon Owens join

our congregation by transfer

from another United

Methodist church. They are

self-employed.

We welcome Colin and Katie

Johnson, who transfer to

our congregation, he from

another denomination and

she from another United

Methodist church. Colin is

employed by Price Waterhouse

Cooper and Katie is

a Fine Arts Assistant at St.

Luke’s. They are members

of the Chancel Choir, Early

Music Ensemble, St. Cecilia,

and Veritas.

Justin Tschoepe joins our

congregation by profession

of faith. He is an attorney/

associate with Fulbright &

Jaworski, LLP.

Kathy Collins unites with

St. Luke’s by profession of

faith and baptism. She is

the owner/architect of Eco

Analyst Group.

Lorry Harju joins our

church family by profession

of faith.

Jerry Saiz unites with our

congregation by transfer

from another denomination.

He is an operations

engineer with Cushman

and Wakefield.

Where Dancing Shoes

Meet Rain Boots

One in 10 adults in the U.S. reports experiencing

depression, yet 80 percent of depressed people do not

receive treatment. Nick Finnegan Counseling Center

(NFCC) works to reduce those numbers before and

during depression awareness month this October as it

hosts In the Rain: a depression awareness series.

October 4 -Learning In the Rain

Tennis champ and author of the book Acing

Depression: A Tennis Champion’s Toughest Match, Cliff

Richey brings his experience and his sister – tennis

hall-of-famer Nancy Richey –to share their story with

attendees. The lecture is free to attend, but registration

is requested. Hosted at St. Luke’s, the speaking engagement

runs from 6:30-8 p.m.

October 11 -Talking In the Rain

Dealing with persistent sadness/emptiness, changes

in appetite/sleep, irritability, energy loss or difficulty

concentrating? Consider receiving a free screening

and consultation with an NFCC counselor on national

depression screening day. Walk-ins are welcome at

NFCC’s main office, 2714 Joanel St., for the 9 a.m.–

4 p.m. screening.

October 17 -Dancing In the Rain: an evening with

Granville ‘Fella’Knight

Honoring Kelty and Rogers Crain and Babs and Ed

Smith, NFCC’s annual fundraiser features

depression survivor Fella Knight. The event includes

dinner, silent auction and music by Bob Henschen.

Tickets are $150 for the 7 p.m. event held at the Junior

League of Houston. Tables of10 and sponsorships are

also available.

For registration or questions, call 713-402-5046.For

tickets, donations and sponsorships of the October 17

event, call 713-402-5036.

NFCC also offers private premarital counseling with

therapist Derek Prins, LPC, as well as couples counseling

with Dr. Janie LaQue. LMFT, LCSW, LCDC.

Call 713-402-5090 for more information.

Senior Adults

continued from page 12.

Caregiver Intensive How Reminiscing and Communicating

Openly Can Enhance the Care-Receiving/Care-

Giving experience

October 27 | 9-11:30 a.m. | R21

Giving and accepting care can create or intensify stress

and negative emotions. At a time when honest communication

can be most helpful, people tend to bottle up

their thoughts and feelings about their present circumstances

and future. This extended workshop will discuss

how reminiscing can be a valuable means for a family to

keep current challenges in perspective and be life-affirming.

You will learn tips on how to create a environment

in which talking about the care/caregiving experience can

be safe and productive, as well as suggestions about how

to introduce difficult or stressful topics for discussion

and tips on how to resolve concerns that are troubling or

uncomfortable to discuss.

Change Is In The Air

October is often associated with the changing of leaves

and the cooling of weather. But did you know it is also

associated with Depression Awareness?

October is Depression Awareness Month, and while one

in ten adults in the U.S. reports experiencing depression,

80 percent do not receive treatment. Sometimes people

do not know the signs or think their emotional changes

will pass.

While the blues tend to be temporary, depression is very

different, said therapist and Nick Finnegan Counseling

Center’s Executive Director, Amy Birchill Lavergne,

M.Ed, LMFT-S, LPC-S. Depression symptoms last for

two weeks or more and include, but are not limited to,

feeling hopeless/helpless, loss of interest in daily

activities, unexplained aches or pains as well as

changes in appetite, weight or sleep.

Nick Finnegan Counseling Center (NFCC) works to

educate Houstonians about depression’s symptoms and

to reduce the statistics this October with In the Rain: a

depression awareness series.

NFCC invites Spire readers to attend Learning In the

Rain: free lecture and book signing with sports legends

Cliff and Nancy Richey on October 4, Talking in the Rain:

a free one-on-one with an NFCC counselor on

October 11 and Dancing In the Rain: an evening with

Granville ŒFella Knight on October 17. Details and

reservations for each part of the series are available at

713-402-5046 or www.FinneganCounseilng.org.

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New Members

Brian and Hilda Hendrix

unite with our congregation

by transfer from another

denomination. Brian is the

owner of Graphic Testimony

and Hilda is the C.F.O/

Controller of Metaltech

Service Center. They are the

parents of Ethan Hendrix,

who is in the 8th grade.

Salvatore Mangione and

Megan Thames join St.

Luke’s by transfer from

other United Methodist

churches. He is a technical

sales engineer with TMK

IPSCO and she is the

account manager for

MCFA.

Keith and Tammy

Whitehouse unite with St.

Luke’s, he by profession of

faith and she by transfer

from another denomination.

He is manager of

Champion Technologies and

she is a fourth grade teacher

at Roberts Elementary in

the Houston I.S. D.

Aimee Cronfel unites with

our congregation by transfer

from another denomination.

She is a P.R./Media

Manager with Shell and has

a two-month-old son, Eli

Grabriel Cronfel.

Jarrett and Jessica Pierce

join St. Luke’s by profession

of faith. He is a

geophysicist and she is

a homemaker. They are

the parents of Josephine

Ellie “Josie” Pierce, age 6

months.

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PP 253

Westheimer Campus

8:30 a.m. Sunday – Traditional Worship

with Holy Communion*

8:45 a.m. Sunday – Encounter Worship, Fellowship Hall

9:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday – Traditional Worship*

12 p.m. Holy Communion, Chapel

* Sanctuary

Gethsemane Campus

8:30 a.m. Sunday – Blended Communion service

10:55 a.m. Sunday Traditional Worship

Sermon videos, podcasts and corresponding study guides are

available online at: StlukesMethodist.org/Sermons

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