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Vol. 159 • No. 14 • January 1, 2013King Herod’s UltimatumContinued from Coverlaughedcrieddonatedcookedlittle leaguedswamcertainly hugged and kissedAnd most of all of course died and resurrected.No Herod of any generation will destroy the Wordof love.Thank you Jane Szalkowskifor 24 years of serviceJane Szalkowski began her ministry at St. Luke’s as avolunteer while her children were attending the Day School.Recognizing the church’s growing need for assistance in oursystems area, she joined the staff in the fall of 1988 and hasshared her tremendous gifts with St. Luke’s for over 24 years.Jane’s ministry will come full circle in January as shetransitions back to volunteer status.Jane’s dedication and love for her work and our church areevident every day, we are all thankful that she is not leaving,rather moving to “less active” status!Sally MatthewsJane Szalkowski is a living demonstration of whatcommitment and faithfulness to the church is all about. Herattention to detail and the joyous attitude she brings to herwork make it a joy to work with her. We are so grateful she isstaying connected and a part of our church family.Tom PaceStLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-5710reVision MentorsNeeded!continued from page 2Allen Kight, a reVision mentor and member ofSt. Martin’s Episcopal Church, is passionate aboutmentoring and about his reVision kid. Allen states“[Edward and I] began to meet once a week, and Iimmediately noticed an amazing relationshipstarting to form between us. Our bond and trustgrew even stronger with each encounter. I havehigh hopes for Edward and his future.”Sanjay Mani, a reVision mentor and member ofSt. Luke’s, states “I was surprised by the level ofcommitment I feel for [Derek]. It’s as if he is myown son. I imagine now that Derek will always bepart of my life. I can see myself going to his weddingsomeday.”reVision is also launching a new mentoringprogram with kids who have been held downtownin the Juvenile Detention Center and have beencertified to stand trial as adults. These are kids whoare accused of committing some of the most seriousoffenses, many of whom are likely to face yearsand years of incarceration. “Unfortunately we can’tchange the situation these kids are in,” says CharlesRotramel, Co-Executive Director for reVision.“Rather, we are called to stand with them, love them,and walk with them through this process, no matterwhat.”The reVision mentoring program launched in May2012 and to date has matched 28 mentors withreVision kids. But we need your help! There aremany more kids who could use the help of a reVisioncontinued on page 103

Vol. 159 • No. 14 • January 1, 2013Rebecca and Ross Matthews byJane HedgesST LUKE’S METHODIST CHURCHFOUNDATIONIn Honor of:Elizabeth McWilliams byCharles and Holly SidesIn Memory of:Joyce Lynn Childs byAlpha Chi Omega PledgeSistersDan and Beverly ArnoldLynda AycockJoyce Arrington SmithLinda StricklandGregory Earl (Greg) Davis byJudith E. LamkinRichard and Nancy MillerGayle PringleDonna TysonSherman J. Glass byDoug and Tracy GlassHarry Montgomery Jr.Mary Nelle MooreKnox D. Nunnally byBill and Susan FinneganWilliam D. “Bill” Roe byMr. and Gus K. EiflerNancy Wade Taylor byJ. Wade and Betty TaylorDr. Jim Walkup byBill and Laura DenhamEugene R. Werlein byJanelle F. WerleinPhilip B. Werlein on his birthday byJanelle F. WerleinSUSANNA WESLEY BIBLE CLASSSCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Dr. Jim Walkup bySusanna Wesley Bible ClassUMW SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Cynthia Wier byUMW Night CircleIn Memory of:June Bowen andPauline Benner bySt. Luke’s United MethodistWomenCaring MinistriesOur Sympathy to:Family and friends of Roberta June Clendenin Bowen, whodied on November 16.Julie, James William, and Claire Hamrick on the death ofJulie’s mother, Nelda Mayes, on November 21.Carissa and Brenden Phillips-Garrett on the death ofCarissa’s aunt, Jane Sylvia Morris, on November 23.Gail and Jack Nash, Lee and Breann Nash, Laura Nash, andKelly Nash on the death of Gail’s brother, Woodrow James“Jim” Walter, Jr., on November 26.Nancy Gerhardt on the death of her husband, Edgar LewisGerhardt III on November 28.Robin, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Robert Howard on the death ofRobin’s father, Robert Otto “Bob” Koch on December 1.Marie Manry and Martha, Kyle, and Claire LeFevers on thedeath of Marie’s brother, Jack Bascom Brooks, onDecember 4.Roy and Laura Nichol on the death of Roy’s father,William King Nichol, on December 6.Mary and Kirk Robison, Jason and Leah Robison,Scott Robison, and Elizabeth Robison on the death ofMary’s mother, Betty Irene Hook Rienstra, on December 7.Miguel and Mireya Ottaviano on the death of Miguel’s father,John Ottaviano, on December 8.Mike and Kathy McGovern and Brad and LindseyMcGovern on the death of Mike’s father, George McGovern,on December 15.We Care!Are you or a loved one facing surgery or hospitalization? Acrucial aspect of St. Luke’s Caring Ministry is prayers we havewith members prior to surgeries and during hospitalizations.Contact Laurie Kereluk with details at 713-402-5004 or lkereluk@stlukesmethodist.org.If you know of a concern or joy or for information on recenthospitalizations, please contact Caring Ministries at 713-402-5004 or -5156.StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-57105

BaptismsMarion Emmeline Gerry,daughter of Edward ScottGerry and Jennifer HoughGerry on November 25.Michael James Paolini, sonof Michael Adam Paoliniand Jessica RichardsPaolini on November 25.Henry Tyler Gibson, sonof Anders Tyler CornellGibson and Julie SkacelGibson on December 2.Holden Timothy Moore, sonof Brian Timothy Mooreand Marcia Smith Moore onDecember 2.The 2012 AdventDecorations arededicated to the gloryof God and givenIn loving memory of W. Carter Grinstead, Jr. by his wifeLinda Grinstead, Cindy and George Craft, Carterand Laura Grinstead and the grandchildrenIn loving memory of Ernest Eutsler and Mr. and Mrs.Edward Abdo by Ann Abdo EutslerIn loving memory of James Henry Moore, Sr. and JamesHenry Moore, Jr. by Lefa Moore and familyIn loving memory of Dr. Claude C. Cody III by MurielCody and Claude and Anne Cody, Carol andCharlie Herder and the grandchildrenIn the Spirit of the Season by Tonya, John, Jack andClaire Anderson and in honor of ourgrandchildren, Ewan, Ashley and Ansley McCaryby Tonya and John AndersonIn loving memory of Joseph L. McGregor by Mike,Shirley, and Ben Pearson and Elizabeth andMichel BigelowIn honor of Fannie and Hugh Parker by Judy andWendell BroughIn loving memory of Courtney Scott Massey byGayle and Bill BarnettIn loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor byJeri BoothIn loving memory of Jodie and J. T. King,Rev. John T. King, and Bee and Frank Colemanby Hank and Kathryn King ColemanIn honor of Dr. and Mrs. Tom Pace III by Gayle andBob EuryIn loving memory of our parents, Jean and Lud Kuceraand Polly and Marvin Andress by Lilly andThurmon AndressIn honor of Donna and Jon Thorne and in celebrationof Megan Green’s 26th Birthday by Richard,Carrie and Mark LeaderIn loving memory of Helen and Gordon Leader byRichard, Carrie and Mark LeaderIn loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Blanks andRick Blanks and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bardwell bythe Wayne Bardwell FamilyIn loving memory of our parents, Mr. andMrs. Charles Hamm and Mr. and Mrs. LeGrandeByrd by Kathy and Julian ByrdIn loving memory of Anthony J. Emmite by Lisa andJames BakerIn celebration of Mary Evelyn Barrett’s 9th birthday byJulie and Seth BarrettIn loving memory of Thomas A. Stovall, Jr. by theHorton Family6

Vol. 159 • No. 14 • January 1, 2013In loving memory of my sister-in-law and friendJanet Stender and in appreciation of theloving care she received from her family byBetty Kuhn BrouthersIn honor of Ruth Blanton by Hilda and Charles MisenheimerIn loving memory of Ann and Joe Flack and Joan Rudolph byKate and Woody ScottIn loving memory of our parents Blanche and Arthur Clardyand Dovie and William Merritt by Beverly andBill MerrittIn loving memory of our son Glenn Michael Walters by Joanand Jim KachtickIn loving memory of Bill and Michael Ruez andMary Alice Foster by Harriet and Joe FosterIn honor of Dr. Tom Pace and his family by Erich andAgatha Brann and Kyle YoungIn loving memory of Roger Schultz, Loma Schultz andCharles Matthews by Joan SchultzIn honor of Warner Dahlberg by the Nordloh familyIn honor of Betty Petty by Mike and Sharolyn Wood, Chris,Ricky and LauraIn loving memory of Stuart Hawkins Toomey by his familyIn loving memory of Gerrit Leeftink, Sr. by Claire, Gerrit Jr.and David LeeftinkIn loving memory of Molly McShane Turner andTerry McShane by Katie and Stephen BaehlIn loving memory of Phyllis and Dean Cunningham andTom Baehl by Katie and Stephen BaehlIn loving memory of Edgar and Margaret Turner andBobby Downs by Katie and Stephen BaehlIn honor of the Three Strands babies by Katie andStephen BaehlIn loving memory of Michael Brooks Smith by Mike, Lynn,Jordan, Sheridan and Stephen SmithIn loving memory of Matthew Hall Benton by his familyIn honor of Melinda and Mark Hall and in celebration of thebirth of Margaret Elizabeth Hall by Nancy andJim HallIn loving memory of Steffanie Hill by Bettina, Will andLaura HillIn honor of Claudia Brummett and in loving memory ofJulianan Cowden by Bettina HillIn loving memory of Catherine and Wilbur Hess by theTalbert familyIn loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Farrile S. Young andFarrile S. Young, Jr. by Mr. andMrs. Mobley E. Cox, Jr.In loving memory of Drs. Lamar and Lenora Clark,George Henry Hutcherson and Hazel Atkinsonand in honor of Jennifer Atkinson Hernandez andMark Hutcherson on their birthdays and DonnaDean Hutcheson by Mr. George Atkinson andMrs. Jan Clark AtkinsonIn loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Monroe andIone Monroe Botts Strange by Mr. andMrs. Gerald Monroe Botts and Thomas Botts andKatherine BottsIn loving memory of Frost Haenchen byElizabeth HaenchenIn honor of Mary Nelle Moore by Bryant andLaura Lee SlimpIn loving memory of Sam Sadler by Laura Sadler RivesIn loving memory of our dad, Garth C. Bates, Jr. byElisabeth, Trip and Ross BatesIn loving memory of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Denham, Jr.by Rev. Bill and Laura DenhamIn loving memory of Mary Frances Platt by Marcia andBen Mathes, Cynthia and Gary Poole, Jean andRandolph Watson and Melissa, Alan, Nicholasand Celeste WatsonRetirement after 30 Yearsat St. Luk’esRoger Trinkle has assisted with security on our campussince 1982. He has extended “radical hospitality” to ourmembers and our guests and represented St. Luke’s witha warm and welcoming manner and he will be missedgreatly. From all of us at St. Luke’s we wish him well inhis retirement.StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-57109

eVisionMentorsNeeded!continued from page 3mentor, and these numbers will onlycontinue to grow in 2013.Please consider becoming part of thereVision mentoring team. If you’dlike to learn more about reVisionand the Mentoring Initiative, cometo the next reVision Orientationon Monday, January 7 at 6 p.m. atthe Gethsemane Campus. Our ownBishop Janice Huie will be there!Also be sure to check out the newreVision video at StLukesMethodist.org/revision.For more information, pleasecontact Rev. Laralee DeHart,Chaplain and Co-ExecutiveDirector for reVision, at LDehart@StLukesMethodist.org or713-357-4477.StudentMinistry inJanuaryDisciple Now- 2013:January 18-20 | $139Register online by January 10Invite friends!DNOW - Mind the Gap is an annualin-town retreat in which studentsstay in small groups in host homesand participate in 4 worship sessionsat St. Luke’s. The Ryan Post Band willlead worship music, and Brad Tatewill teach. Plus, we’ll have a danceparty with DJ Sent, and we’ll go toFunplex for bowling, bumper cars,skating, and arcade games. The funbegins on Friday, January 18 at5:30 p.m. and ends on Sundayafternoon, January 20 at 12:30 p.m.The tag line, Mind the Gap, comesfrom the sign found extensively inLondon’s underground transportationsystem that warns train passengersto take caution while crossing thegap between the train door and thestation platform. At Disciple Nowwe’ll be minding a different gap– thegap between who we are and who wewere created to be.This important weekend is a GREATway to get connected in our StudentMinistry! We invite you to comeexperience this awesome weekend offun, fellowship, food, friends, hangingout, learning, growing, singing andloving one another. Not sure you’llknow anyone? Invite a friend tocome with you! You will go awaytransformed.Check out the video from last yearon the St. Luke’s website’s StudentMinistry page.Questions? Contact Lauren at lbair@stlukesmethodist.org.Pure Sound Open House: For allinterested singers in 6th-12th grade.Join us at 3:30 p.m. in the ChoirRoom. Contact BB at bbamberg@stlukesmethodist.org formore information.Momentum for Middle Schoolers:Sunday, January 13: BROOMBALL.5:30-8:30 p.m. Includes dinner.Engage for High Schoolers:Sunday, January 27:BROOMBALL. 5:30-8:30 p.m.Includes dinner.Small Groups: Happy New Year!We will resume meeting on Wednesdayevenings, January 9. If you’re notplugged in, contact Brindley atbginn@stlukesmethodist.org forMiddle Schoolers and Adam ataeverett@stlukesmethodist.org forHigh Schoolers.Leadership Training Luncheon:Sunday, January 13. We invite allcurrent and prospective parentvolunteer leaders to join us forlunch after the 11 a.m. service tolook ahead into this year’s plans. Formore information contact Lauren atlbair@stlukesmethodist.org.IMPORTANT! Registration for DR(Dominican RepublicSummer Mission trip) isJanuary 31!Children’sCornercontinued from page 8Parents Night Out (Aka:Christmas Pajama Party)Thanks to our fabulous youthhelpers, our first PJ Party for thechildren was a success! And a wholelot of fun! The children made crafts,had pizza, s’mores and hot chocolate.And of course watched the CharlieBrown Christmas special. Great fun!The bonus: our hard workingparents got a night out. God is good!Winter ClubhouseJanuary 2-4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Winter Clubhouse at theGethsemane Campus for children inkindergarten through 5th grade. Thecost is $5 per child. This programwill provide learning, games and agreat way to start 2013 off right! Formore information, please contactAmy Kelley atakelley@stlukesmethodist.org or713-357-4464.continued on page 1310

Vol. 159 • No. 14 • January 1, 2013Request Granted for MoreMental Health AwarenessProgramsThanks to a $40,750 grant from Baxter Trust, NickFinnegan Counseling Center (NFCC) will host, not one,but two mental health awareness programs in 2013.The first program about anxiety begins in February. Whatbetter time to raise awareness about anxiety – a disorderthat can impact heart health – than American HeartMonth? The four-part program includes:• A free screening for women, men and kids onFebruary 1 (walk-ins welcome; appointmentsrecommended)• A free prevention event• A free panel discussion with medical and mentalhealth experts about women and anxiety• A free support group for womenexperiencing anxietyThe second program launches in September and centersaround Attention Deficit HyperactivityDisorder (ADHD) – mostly in children but adults can bediagnosed with the disorder too.• A free screening for children and adults• A free workshop for caregivers of children withADHD• A free workshop for teachers about how to workwith students and their parents regarding ADHD• Two free support groups for caregivers and onefor children impacted by ADHDScreening appointments can be made by calling713-402-5046. Details about each event can be found atwww.FinneganCounseling.org as they become available.Although NFCC is a ministry of St Luke’s UMC, it is not partof the church’s operational budget; the Counseling Centerrelies solely on private donations and grants to fund itspersonnel needs, reduced-rate counseling,scholarships and mental health programs.January Choir NewsPure Sound Open House: Pure Sound Youth Choir plansan Open House on Sunday, January 6 to welcome newsingers to join in 2013. The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. inthe choir room with lots of good food and drink. All 6ththrough 12th graders are invited to attend; parents of newsingers are also welcome to meet the director and sit induring the rehearsal that follows from 4-5:30 p.m.2013 promises to be an exciting year for Pure Sound witha presentation of the popular musical, Oklahoma in April,and concert tour to San Francisco next winter.Children’s Choirs: Congratulations to Joyful Noise!,SundaySing! and SundayRing! for a great fall season.There are Children’s choirs for Pre-K through 5th grade.If your family missed out this fall, please put us on yourlist for 2013 and plan to join us on Sunday afternoonsbeginning January 13!Chancel Choir Retreat: The Chancel Choir will travel toCamp Allen (near Navasota) the weekend of January 18-20for their 17th annual retreat. Over that weekend, they willbe working on their next major presentation, Faure’sRequiem, which they will perform on Sunday, February 17.We welcome the Moores School Concert Chorale to leadus in musical worship in all Sanctuary services onJanuary 20. Come enjoy this outstanding group ofyoung singers, directed by Dr. Betsy Weber!StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-571011

New MembersBill and Donna Jacksonunite with ourcongregation bytransfer from anotherUnited Methodist church.He is a salesman with HDSupply and she is a retiredlibrarian.We welcome EmmanuelDe La Cruz, who joinsSt. Luke’s by professionof faith. He is a plasticsurgeon.Alexandra Edwardstransfers to St. Luke’s fromanother denomination.She is a registered nurse atSt. Luke’s EpiscopalHospital and will marryJared Jones onMay 4, 2013.Jared Jones unites with ourcongregation bytransfer from anotherUnited Methodist church.He is a tax associate withKPMG and will marryAlexandra Edwards onMay 4, 2013.Tommy and Susan Stoneunite with St. Luke’s bytransfer from anotherUnited Methodist church.Their son, Zachary Stone,unites as an affiliatemember. Tommy is SeniorVice President, Operationsand Engineering forEnergy Transfer and heand Susan are members of the Genesis Class. Theyjoin Susan’s brother, Charlie Watts, in theSt. Luke’s membership.Senior AdultsMainstreamer Day Programs and LunchJanuary 17 | 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | ParlorMake it your New Year’s resolution to come toSt. Luke’s each month to enjoy conversation, aninformative, entertaining program, and a good lunchwith friends old and new.If you haven’t met Rev. Bill Denham, then you are infor a treat. Bill is Pastor of Caring Ministries for St.Luke’s, and comes with many wonderful stories ofrelationships and gifts and graces that have broughthe and his wife Laura to this place in their life andministry. Call Kathy Neely, 713-402-5139.January 23 | Silver Circle at Gethsemane9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Join in on a morning of games and conversation inCanterbury Hall at the Gethsemane Campus. Gamesbegin at 9:30 a.m. with lunch ($5) and celebration ofbirthdays at 12 p.m. Call Betsy Evans, 281-565-0348,for reservations and information. Invite a friend andcheck out this large, fun group!January 24 | Mainstreamer Day Trip10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.We will visit the Asia Society Texas Center for a tourof this new facility opened in in the MuseumDistrict in April, 2012. Recognizing the need toeducate Americans about Asia and to forge closerties between Houston and the people and institutionsof Asia, the Asia Society Texas Center wasestablished in 1979 by Barbara Bush and RoyHuffington. In 1995, the Board of Directors selectedJapanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi, best knownin the US for his renovation and expansion of theMuseum of Modern Art in New York, to design thebuilding that would be home for the programs andactivities of the Asia Society Texas Center. TheCenter features the Brown Foundation Performing ArtsTheater, the Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery, EdwardRudge Allen III Education Center, Fayez Sarofimcontinued on page 1312

Vol. 159 • No. 14 • January 1, 2013Senior Adultscontinued from page 12.Grand Hall and more. Our visit will also include the currentexhibits and lunch at the Jade Stone Café.Cost is $8 plus lunch “on your own.” Call Kathy Neely,713-402-5139, for reservations.Coming Up:Make your reservations now to go with us to theA.D. Players production of The First Church of Texacoon Sunday, February 17. A young CEO’s plans arehilariously upset by his ordination as the “pastor” of anew church in this campy, fun-filled romantic comedy,all about losing a fortune, finding a treasure, andwinning an “Emmy” on the highway of life. $25 fortickets and transportation plus lunch “on your own” atan area restaurant. Call 713-402-5139 for reservations.Reservations are due by January 15.Children’s Cornercontinued from page 10March to the MangerMarch to the Manger on December 2 was a special timefor the children of St. Luke’s - Westheimer campus asthey brought their gifts to baby Jesus. The gifts benefittedJingle Bell Express through the Christian CommunityService Center (CCSC). Thank you to the McDonaldand Raymer families for participating in the livenativity scene, and to the Baird family for coordinatingthis memorable event.Christmas BrunchDuring the annual Christmas Brunch on December 2 atthe Westheimer campus, our St. Luke’s family enjoyedtime together. Over 600 joined in the holiday fun: adelicious brunch from Skeeters, a jazz trio playingholiday favorites, the ever-popular sing-a-long with RobLandes, pictures with Santa, and the Advent craftworkshop. Thank you to Misty Roeder for coordinatingthis favorite St. Luke’s tradition. It was a wonderful startto the Advent season for our church family.continued on page 14New MembersWe welcome Trey andGinny Raymer , whotransfer to St. Luke’s fromother denominations. Heis a senior manager withErnst & Young, LLP. Treyand Ginny are the parentsof Avery Ellen Raymer, agesix months.Reed and CatherineBarrett unite by transferfrom anotherdenomination. Reed isemployed by Drilling Infoand Catherine works inthe offices of Transwestern.They are members of theYoung Couples Class.Lauren Adamczyk joinsSt. Luke’s by transfer fromanother United Methodistchurch. She is a businessdevelopment executivewith Dyson.Henry “Griff” Griffinunites with ourcongregation bytransfer from anotherUnited Methodist church.He is a member of theLuminous Class.Joe and Lori Fahrbachunite with our congregationby transfer from anotherUnited Methodist church.He is an analyst with KochSupply and Trading, LP andshe is a teacher at HarmonySchool of Discovery.StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-571013

New MembersJenny Rozelle joins St. Luke’sby transfer from anotherUnited Methodist church. Sheis an assistant editor at RiceUniversity.We welcome Jerry and LynnTauber, who transfer toSt. Luke’s from anotherdenomination.Cindy Walker transfers toSt. Luke’s from anotherdenomination. She is a socialworker with MemorialHermann Hospital.United MethodistWomenSpeaking ProgramJanuary 22 | 11 a.m. | RotundaVirginia Ewing is providing the program, guestspeakers, Jan Smulcer and Donna Passmore,co-directors of Values Thru History, presentingWhy America is Free – Science Leads the Way andCreates a Nation.Shrove Tuesday Joint Luncheon with St. John’s theDivine February 12Registration 10:30 a.m.Program begins at 11:15 a.m. followed by lunch.Rev. Leah King will speak on Lenten Lessons.UMW General MeetingThe original date of January 8 has been rescheduled toApril 9, 10:30 a.m. at the Gethsemane campus. Comeand learn more on the reVision program on Making aDifference: At-Risk Youth. Light lunch will follow thepresentation.Children’s Cornercontinued from page 13We welcome Art and LynnZieske and their children,Christopher, an eighth grader,and Lauren, a fifth grader.They unite by transfer fromanother United Methodistchurch. Art isa physician at TheMethodist Hospital andhe and Lynn are membersof the Horizons class.Las PosadasLas Posadas on December 9 was another specialSunday for the children of St. Luke’s - Westheimercampus. During Sunday School, children participatedin the holiday ritual that symbolizes the Biblicaljourney of Mary and Joseph as they searched forshelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. Teachersand children dressed up as shepherds and celebratedby singing Christmas carols, hearing the Christmascontinued on page 1514

Vol. 159 • No. 14 • January 1, 2013Children’s Cornercontinued from page 14story, cookie decorating, and piñata fun. Mary and Josephtraveled the hallways during the Sunday School hour askingfor shelter. Then Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus found roomin the stable in the Activities Center foyer. Thank you to theBlanton family for re-enacting the journey of Mary andJoseph, and to Rachel Moody for coordinating Las Posadas.Singles at St. Luke’sJanuary 13 | Second Sunday Lunch, Pei Wei,Buffalo Speedway at Westpark.January 17 | Bingo, S.P.J.S.T., 1435 Beall, 6:15 p.m.January 25 | Fourth Friday Dinner, Amazon Grill,5114 Kirby, 7 p.m.Sundays: Classes for singles of all ages at 9:45 a.m.For more information, contact Susan Silvus,ssilvus@stlukesmethodist.org or 713-402-5141.Grace Based ParentingYou are invited to take part in a Parenting Center class “AnAtmosphere of Grace” from the Grace Based Parenting seriesbeginning January 13 and continuing through March 17 at9:45 a.m. in the Chapel. In this video and conversation study,moms and dads will focus on how to love their children justas God loves his – with grace. It gives parents a realistic jobdescription for raising spiritually strong children who grow upwith a sense of calm and a heart full of purpose and hope.This study will help you:· Find balance in a world of extremes;· Meet the true needs of your children;· Replace fear with confidence in your role as parent; and· Keep from investing energy in a long list of things thatdo not really matter.For more information, contact Jacel Dickson at jdickson@stlukesmethodist.org or 713-402-5039.Luminous ClassJanuary 6: Out to Lunch at Pei Wei(after the 11 a.m. service)January 14: Trivia at Cedar CreekJanuary 27: Out to Lunch at Freebirds(after the 11a.m. service)February 3: Superbowl Party at Chris Ramey’s home.StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-571015

Westheimer Campus8:30 a.m. Sunday – Traditional Worshipwith Holy Communion*8:45 a.m. Sunday – Encounter Worship, Fellowship Hall9:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday – Traditional Worship*12 p.m. Holy Communion, Chapel* SanctuaryGethsemane Campus8:30 a.m. Sunday – Blended Communion service10:55 a.m. Sunday Traditional WorshipSermon videos, podcasts and corresponding study guides areavailable online at: StlukesMethodist.org/SermonsSpire (USPS 7190) is published monthly bySt. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027-5334.Periodicals postage paid at Houston, TX and additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church,3471 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027-5334.