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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