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Vol. 159 • No. 17 • April 1, 2013Come, Holy Spirit Pentecost 2013Thoughtsfrom Dr. Tom PaceLiving FlowersDuring the fifty daysfollowing that firstEaster morning, the discipleshuddled in the upperroom, following the Lord’scommand to pray “to beclothed with power from onhigh.” They were “constantlydevoting themselves toprayer,” and on the day ofPentecost, they were filledwith the Holy Spirit, andGod used them in amazingand powerful ways. At St.Luke’s church, during theseason between Easter andPentecost, we are going topray continually for the HolySpirit to come in new andpowerful ways to work in andthrough our congregation.Continued on Page 2Just before Christmas,while preaching asermon titled WhatReally Matters, I sharedwith the congregationan illustration that hasbecome both iconic andtransformative for me. Itis the story of purchasingflowers for my wife,and, because I am suchDr. Tom PaceWhat we needWhat weis the Holy Spiritneed isthe HolySpirit.a thrifty guy, I bought cut flowers at the store,and took them home and tried to arrange themmyself. They looked awful. So I took them backto the florist and he arranged them to lookbeautiful, a marvelous work of art. And I tookthem home, and my wife appreciated them.But a few days later, they wilted and diedanyway. For those flowers to thrive and staybeautiful, they needed roots. They needed tobe planted, and filled with the source of life. Ithought of this illustration again this weekend,as we prepared the beds, and my wife plantedbeautiful spring flowers that are alive!This truth applies to our personal lives, ourfamilies and our church. We can rearrangeContinued on Page 3This Issue:MichelleShonbeck3 911WoodshopProject2013 MissionTripsStLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-5710

Continued from coverDuring this time we ask that you attend one of our special prayer services. We will gather inthe Chapel at the Westheimer Campus and pray together that the Holy Spirit would fill ourcongregation, our families, our hearts and our city. The schedule for prayer services is:Sunday, April 7Monday, April 8Wednesday, April 10Sunday, April 14Thursday, April 18Thursday, April 18Sunday, April 21Tuesday, April 23Wednesday, April 24Sunday, April 28Tuesday, April 306:30–7:30 p.m.12–1 p.m.6:30–7:30 p.m.6:30–7:30 p.m.12–1 p.m.6:30–7:30 p.m.6:30–7:30 p.m.12–1 p.m.6:30–7:30 p.m.6:30–7:30 p.m.6:30–7:30 p.m.In addition to the scheduled services, the Chapel on the Westheimer Campus will be openMonday–Friday from 7 a.m.–8 p.m. for personal prayer time, and a prayer wall will be set up as aplace to share prayers for the Holy Spirit to fill each of us, as well as our church and community.Watch for daily prayers from Dr. Pace to be delivered via email each morning. If you receive thee-bulletin, you are on the list. To add your name, please email stlukes@stlukesmethodist.org.Our Gethsemane Campus will hold an all-night prayer vigil on April 26 from 7:30 p.m. to7:30 a.m. You do not have to stay all night. Each hour has a specific focus: family, church, work,country and health. We need volunteers to bring breakfast for those who remain at the vigil.VolunteerRecognitionEach week after the last service of the morning, agroup (or many times just one person) collects allthe sheets in the attendance pads,sorts through them and brings theminto the office. Phil Schaefer sawa need many years ago to help theushers, maintenance and churchstaff. Most Sundays Phil is doing thisPhil Schaeferhimself. Through his kind spirit andservant heart, this very importantfirst step in recording our church attendance has beentremendously streamlined for our church staff. Thankyou Phil for your dedicated service!For more information about our attendance padministry, please contact Sondra Koenig at 713-402-5023,skoenig@stlukesmethodist.org.The Hurried FamilyIs your hurried life driving you crazy? Ourfast-paced society promotes a constantdrive for success, but often at the expense ofour relationships with those we love and ourown inner peace and contentment. Join usin the Chapel starting Sunday, April 7 for anempowering, 7-week video series led by Dr.Tim Kimmel, titled The Hurried Family. Dr.Kimmel brings help to the hurried home bysharing positive ways to overcome today’shectic lifestyle. You’ll be refreshed and refueledas you learn how to turn hurried into happy.Please RSVP. For more information or to RSVP,email Jeannie at thefourbeebes@gmail.com.2

CCSC RecognizesMichelle ShonbeckMichelle Shonbeck to be honored for 20years of service at CCSC’s Azalea DinnerOriginally a volunteer, theChristian CommunityService Center’s (CCSC) currentExecutive Director—andSt. Luke’s member—MichelleShonbeck, has faithfullyserved CCSC and the Houstoncommunity for 20 years. Herdedication, exceptional workMichelle Shonbeck ethic and loving spirit have beena true gift to innumerable citizensof our city. It is with this in mind, that we celebrate herleadership as well as the past leadership of many faithfulvolunteers at the 2013 Azalea Dinner and Auction. Formore information, please call 713-961-3993 or emailkfinkenbinder@ccschouston.org.What: CCSC’s 2013 Azalea Dinner and AuctionWhere: Westin Galleria Hotel, 5060 W. Alabama, 77056When: Thursday, April 11, 6:30–10 p.m.ThoughtsContinued from Coveractivities to be attractive, and there is somesatisfaction in that. We can plan marvelousministries and programs, services and outreach.But what we really hunger for is something morefundamental, something essential. What we need isthe Holy Spirit.Jesus told the disciples that after his resurrection,they were to remain in Jerusalem until “they wereclothed with power from on high.” So they waited.They “constantly devoted themselves to prayer.” Andon the day of Pentecost, everything changed. Duringthe weeks between Easter and Pentecost, we at St.Luke’s will be praying like they did, praying that theHoly Spirit will come among us in a renewed wayand fill us up, that we will be rooted in and fed bythe Spirit of God so that our flowers will bloom andgrow alive!On the cover of this issue is an article that sharesthe ways we will be joining in this important time ofprayer. Please take a look, and join us as we ask God:“Come, Holy Spirit.”Children’s CornerVacation Bible School – Children, Teens and AdultsRegister now!Come together with your neighbors, churchfamily and The Lads for the Everywhere FunFair! Children will experience God’s Wordthroughout God’s World. VBS at theWestheimer Campus is June 10–14 from9 a.m.–12 p.m. for children enteringK–5th grade in Fall 2013. Children ages2 months – entering prekindergartenmay also register when their parentvolunteers on campus the entire week ofVBS. Childcare is available for children2 months–2 years. Children 2 ½ years (as of 6/10/13)through prekindergarten will participate in VBSactivities.To register all children and teens, go toStLukesMethodist.org/vbs. Registration fees: $40 forchildren ages 2 mos–5th grade; $10 for teen staff.Adults, if you want to be a part of this life-changingweek, please contact us at 713-402-5044 orkdavis@stlukesmethodist.org.Children’s Ministries Sunday SocialsJoin us for our Sunday Socials! It is a wonderful wayto meet others in our church family and make lastingfriendships. More socials are still forming, so if youdo not see your child’s age group listed below, staytuned for an invitation soon!continued on page 15StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-57103

Caring MinistriesMay the God of hope fill you with joy and peaceas you trust in Him. Romans 15:13As Christians, we are called to care and pray for one another.Congratulations to:Luke and Jacqueline Alvey-Henderson on the birthof their daughter Annabella Beatrix Alvey-Hendersonon February 13. Proud older sister is GuinevereJacqueline Alvey-Henderson. Proud grandmother is AnnHenderson and proud grandfather is Jack Henderson.Dave and Amy Vogel on the birth of their daughterElla Grace Vogel on February 21. Proud older sisters areNatalie and Sophia Vogel and proud grandparents areDave and Carole Wakefield.Charles and Laura Litton on the birth of their daughterCecilia Hall Litton on February 24. Proud grandparentsare Ted and Franna Litton.Lloyd and Elizabeth Conaway on the birth of theirdaughter Margaret Grace Conaway on February 28.Proud older sister is Ellen Conaway.Paul and Michelle Williams on the birth of their sonGeorge Milton Williams on March 1. Proud greatgrandmother is Betty Brouthers.Julie Lynn Swanson and Jamison Monroe, who wereunited in marriage on March 2.Cody and Stefanie Carper on the birth of their daughter,Garrison Grace Carper, on March 4.Matt and Chelsea Pacey on the birth of their son GeorgeDavis Pacey on March 8. Proud older brother and sisterare Will and Campbell Pacey and proud grandmother isPenny Allen.Lindsay Anne Lofton and Thad Scott Lang, who wereunited in marriage on March 9.Melissa Ann Meyer and Ryan Wesley Fletcher, whowere united in marriage on March 16.Kimberly Allison Mead and Joseph Paul Fangman, Jr.,who were united in marriage on March 23.Luke and Laura Scott on the birth of their daughterAvery Claire Scott on March 23.Celebrating LivesANN AND RANDY SMITH SCHOLARSHIPIn Honor of:Jan and Debbie Agee byBarry and Linda HunsakerRandy Smith Sunday School Class who supportedMom so much by Barry andLinda HunsakerIn Memory of:Eldor H. Schueler byFannie and Hugh ParkerCARING AND CONNECTING MINISTRIESIn Memory of:Mary M. Gilman byRev. Bill and Laura DenhamWilma Vickers byJoe and Penny HolmesCHILDREN’S MINISTRYIn Honor of:the Baptism of Joaquin Cruz Goss byAdam and Janice Gossthe Baptism of Richard Brady Wilkens byLynne HackedornIn Memory of:Gib Walton byEd and Pat NoelEDLOE WOODSHOPIn Honor of:Bob Cochran bySheryl and Charles BrownM.E. and Norma DealyIn Memory of:Gib Walton byJim and Belinda WeatherlyELIZABETH DODGE SCHWAB MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:Gib Walton byEthel DodgeFINE ARTS MINISTRYIn Memory of:Kora Hollinger byAnn and Bob ArnettRobert and Yolanda MendozaMarvin and Gloria MerrittCharles and Trinh NguyenMartha B. TaylorGENE DECKER OUTREACH ENDOWMENTIn Memory of:Doris A. M. Meyer Kuhlmann byGene Decker Study ClassGib Walton byBob and Betty GearyIn Honor of:Judy Bolling byBarry & Linda Hunsakercontinued on page 54

Continued from Page 4Gene Decker Study Class who continues to reach outand love us by Barry & Linda HunsakerJoyce Smith byBarry and Linda HunsakerGETHSEMANE CAMPUS YOUTH MINISTRYIn Honor of:Sarah Fruth byChicky and Corky FowlerGETHSEMANE MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:Mary “Shep” Burton byDianne P. BillingsWinnifred “Winnie” Harlan byDianne P. BillingsRusty Stonefelt byDianne P. BillingsGETHSEMANE PASTOR’S FUNDIn Memory of:Austin Coleman bySharon L. KannGOD AND GIRLFRIENDS’ SCHOLARSHIPIn Honor of:Mary Schuler on her birthday byLaurie NoteboomKID’S MEALSIn Memory of:Genevieve Ely byMiriam SlemmonsMETHODIST MEN’S SCHOLARSHIPIn Memory of:Gib Walton byMary and Bill HayesNEW CRIBS FOR NURSERYIn Honor of:the baptism of Marc Ashby byCecile and Bryan AshbyNICK FINNEGAN COUNSELING CENTERIn Memory of:Bob Evans andGeorge H. Jewel byMr. & Mrs. James W. McCartneyWilliam Dale “Bill” Roe byBarry and Linda HunsakerIn Honor of:Martha Walton byMr. & Mrs. James W. McCartneyORGAN FUNDIn Honor of:Rob Landes byBarry and Linda HunsakerCaring MinistriesOur Sympathy to:Marlene Meyer on the death of her sister, Doris Anna MarieMeyer Kuhlmann, on February 21.Carolyn and John Young, John and Traci Young, Kathleen andJeffrey Zinn and their families on the death of Carolyn’s motherElva Marie Josey Johnston on February 23.Family and friends of Wilma Hasse Appelt Vickers, who diedon February 26.Kathleen McLaurin, Sarah McLaurin, Annie and WesleyReinert, Ryan and Lindsay McLaurin and their families on thedeath of their husband and father David Carleton McLaurin onFebruary 27.Rosemary Samuelson on the death of her brother Melvyn OwenSamuelson on February 28.Amy and Paul Shearon on the death of Amy’s father Emil G.Bargfrede on March 1.Martha Vaughn on the death of her sister Helen MarieWashington on March 2.Chris and Craig LaFollette, Lauren and Aaron Morris, andMatt LaFollette on the death of Chris’ father Dean Robert “Bob”Burlingame on March 6.Wally Hladky, Vicki and Bill Hitzhusen, Kate and CarterBerry, and Lauren Hitzhusen on the death of Wally’s wifePatricia Loise Hladky on March 10.Dona, Ed, and Edward Truitt on the death of Dona’s fatherWalter Trimmier on March 10.Otto Veselka, Larry and Celia Veselka, Hana and CarlosVizcarra, and Sam Veselka on the death of Otto’s wife GerryVeselka on March 12.Family and friends of Roger G. Stotler, who died on March 17.Family and friends of Susan N. Barnett, who died on March 19.Morgan Copeland, Sr., Morgan and Elizabeth Copeland,and Nell, Kate, and Carson Copeland on the death of PatriciaSammons Copeland on March 23.Ross, Ross, and Ryan Selvaggi on the death of their wife andmother Wendy Sue Smithlin Selvaggi on March 25.If you know of a concern or joy or for information on recenthospitalizations, please contact Caring Ministries at713-402-5004 or 5156.continued on page 6StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-57105

BaptismsGrant Thomas Dorsett,son of Ernest RonDorsett and MollyAnneBartholomay Dorsett onJanuary 27.Milly Louise Hunt,daughter of Robert WileyHunt, Jr. and LaurenAshleigh Fritz Hunt onJanuary 27.Wyatt Dale McDonald,son of Jason MichaelMcDonald and CarolynDale McDonald onJanuary 27.Georgia Ann Turner,daughter of ChristopherEverett Turner and KathrynLyon Turner on January 27.Continued on Page 7Continued from Page 5PASTOR’S FUNDIn Honor of:Linda Christians byBarry and Linda HunsakerPRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYIn Honor of:Members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry byLee and Tricia ZiebenSENIOR PASTOR FUNDIn Honor of:Tom Pace byBarry and Linda HunsakerST. LUKE’S METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATIONIn Honor of:Martha Walton byJane and Ben RamseyIn Memory of:Suzanne Paden Calhoun by“Beach Trip Friends”Allen D. Carr byCharles and Jane SzalkowskiMarilyn B. Cogburn byBarry and Linda HunsakerKay Berry Crooker byBeverly and Scott ShaefferMary M. Gilman byDon and Jill BokemeyerMr. and Mrs. Bob BrewtonMary CheekBilly and Margaret Ann DwyerLynn and Jary GlazerWilliam R. Livesay, Jr.Mary C. (Cathy) McCantsMr. and Mrs. Dan MontgomeryPattie and Jack MurchisonCamille and Grier PattonJ. Wade and Betty TaylorJoe and Stephanie WoodDorothy Glauser byBarry and Linda HunsakerGeorge H. Jewell byBeverly and Scott ShaefferPatsy and Bob SpeedBeverly WatsonCarl G. Mueller, Jr. byBarry and Linda HunsakerThomas Francis Taylor, Sr. byDon A. ChildsCindi and Charles Crabtree andMinnette CarterWilma Vickers byCarolyn AllenMarilyn Appelt KenjuraSylva B. PopeContinued on Page 76

Continued from Page 6Gib Walton byJudy BollingGinger and Jack BlantonMr. & Mrs. Robert H. Boykin, Jr.Susan and Thomas BrandtRalph H. Brock and Carolyn F. MooreJohn R. Carloss, Jr.Samuel and Ann CrosbyLauri Buell and Bob TruheDorel and John CarterElizabeth EikenburgVirginia A. ElkinsCarolyn and Bill Forney, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Frank IIIGeneral Council on Finance andAdministrationLinda KingJulie GreenwoodDaniel David HuLinda and Barry HunsakerJohn W. and Ann JohnsonAnn Lents and David HeaneyMr. and Mrs. Steven LindleyJeff and Kathy LoveHogan LovellsD. Ferguson McNielMarsha and Charlie ParkerJane and Ben RamseyBeverly and Scott Shaefferthe Randy Smith family: Ann, Meg, andDavid SmithJim and Jan SprottSarah and Tim StephensMaury and Sharon StiverAnne Arnold SumanTexas Conference of theUnited Methodist ChurchCynthia and Fisher TriggKitty and Ben WafleBeverly WatsonDonald WetheringtonKim and Margaret WhelessMr. & Mrs. W. M. Wheless IIICarolyn Wildenthalmembers of Marthanel “Mimi” Sandlin’sThursday night Bible study classUMW SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Wilma Vickers bySt. Luke’s United Methodist WomenUSHERS/GREETERS FUNDIn Memory of:Patricia “Pat” Hladky byAndrea and Joel HarrellBaptismsContinued from Page 6Anna Claire Dykoski,daughter of TheodoreDonald Dykoski andLaurie Nix Dykoski onMarch 3.Melissa Reid Carroll,daughter of Clayton DaviesCarroll and JacquelineShannon Rudd Carroll onMarch 3.Jasper Jude Hodges, son ofJoseph Aaron Hodges andKristin Fields Hodges onMarch 3.Connor Gibson Ford, sonof Jeremy Charles Fordand Brittney Adams Fordon March 10.Richard Brady Wilkens, sonof Richard Barlow WilkensIV and Mary Lee HackedornWilkens on March 10.Continued on Page 8StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-5710 7

BaptismsContinued from Page 7Stephen MinistriesLuke William Archer, sonof Matthew Reid Archerand Hillary Holmes Archeron March 17.April Artist of theMonthLucas Sean Kirkpatrick, sonof Andrew Scott Kirkpatrickand Eunha Cho-Kirkpatrickon March 17Mary Claire Morley,daughter of DwayneRobert Morley and KellieRenee Marrou Morley onMarch 17.Painter, Sherry Byrd is our April Artist in theRotunda Gallery. If you are interested in purchasingone of Sherry’s paintings, please contact Monica Griffinat mgriffin@stlukesmethodist.org. A portion ofall sales supportsthe Fine Arts Fundat St. Luke’s tomaintain and addto our permanentart collection.Is God calling you to become aStephen Minister?Come! find out! Attend an informational Becominga Stephen Minister presentation this spring.Offered twice: Sunday, April 7 and Sunday, May 5from 12:15 p.m.–12:45 p.m., R25. (Upstairs, above theRotunda.)This is an “I’m not committing, just want informationonly” presentation with question and answer time. Wewill discuss what to expect in the Fall Training. Thisrewarding ministry includes 50 hours of training andbi-monthly meetings over a 2-year time period. Listento God’s voice. Come. Find out. Contact Reverend BillDenham at bdenham@stlukesmethodist.org or(713) 402-5156.Mom’s Bible Studyat GethsemaneJoin us for a Mom’s & Women’s Bible Studybeginning April 8 at 10:30 a.m. at theGethsemane Campus. This Bible study is forwomen only and is designed for us to study,grow, pray, laugh and walk in faith together.Free childcare is available. Contact class leaderAmy Kelley at 713-357-4464 or akelley@stlukesmethodist.org for more information.8

Woodshop BuildsTables for SuttonElementaryAltar FlowerDedicationsMarch 10The altar flowers are dedicated to the glory ofGod and are given in in honor of Pat Hladkyby the St. Luke’s family of ushers.St. Luke’s Woodshop volunteers have done it again!At the request of teachers from Sutton ElementarySchool, the woodshop made two more picnic tables andinstalled them on the new deck at Sutton. The tablesprovide an additional location where KIDS HOPE USAmentors can meet with their students, and they will alsobe used by teachers and their classes. This makes a total of eight tables that the woodshop has made forthe grounds at Sutton Elementary since 2010, when St. Luke’s began a partnership with the school in theKIDS HOPE USA mentoring program. The volunteers have also made supply cabinets and other itemssuch as blocks to help in teaching fractions. There are now almost 100 mentorsfrom both campuses at St. Luke’s meeting weekly with students atSutton Elementary and at BriarmeadowCharter School, with more stillneeded.Please contact Marci Pampe,mpampe@stlukesmethodist.org or Karen McCarver,kmccarver@stlukesmethodist.org to get more informationabout KIDS HOPE USA atSt. Luke’s.For more information onSt. Luke’s WoodworkersMinistry contact Alice King ataking@stlukesmethodist.org.Pictured: Back, Dave Barziza; Front L to R, Hugh Parker and Arnold Smith.It’s Time to Gather with Friends & Family to Break… Crawfish!Some people experience togetherness by sharing with others around the dinner table because eating togethercreates a sense of community similar to what Jesus did with his disciples. Now it’s your turn to share a mealwith friends, family and community at Nick Finnegan Counseling Center’s annual all-you-caneatCrawfish Boil fundraiser on April 27.Since the Counseling Center operates separately from St. Luke’s budget, proceedsfrom the event enable its licensed therapists to continue providing affordable counselingand support groups to individuals, couples and families. Purchase $30tickets in advance at FinneganCounseling.org or enjoy the community aspectof standing in line with friends the day of the event for $35 tickets. Formore information about Nick Finnegan Counseling Center and/or theCrawfish Boil, visit FinneganCounseling.org or call 713-402-5046.StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-5710 9

Pure Sound PresentsOKLAHOMA!Pure Sound presents the popular musical, Oklahoma! at the LoweTheater of St. John’s School, April 12–14. The first collaboration ofRichard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma! was a smash hit onBroadway, featuring many well known songs such as Oh, What a BeautifulMornin’ , The Surrey with the Fringe on Top, People Will Say We’re in Love and,of course, the well known theme song, Oklahoma! (where the wind comessweepin’ down the plain!).Audiences can expect terrific acting, excellent singing, plus many energeticdance numbers. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students (with ID) and childrenunder 12 years old.Show times are 7 p.m. April 12 and 13, with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 13and 14. Parking is available atthe St. Luke’s parking lot with ashuttle bus to Lowe Theater atSt. John’s School.Order your tickets online (goto our website calendar) orpurchase them at the door.Come support our amazing andhardworking youth choir, andinvite your family, friends andneighbors to experience themagic of Pure Sound at its best!From L to R: Ado Annie (Katy Thorn), Will Parker(Ben Browder), and Ali Hakem (Gio Dagher)St. Luke’sSummerCampCome join the fun at St. Luke’sSummer Camp! SummerCamp is for children entering1st–8th grades in the fall. Eachsession, campers participate inmany different activities including:arts and crafts, swimming, games,science, cooking/nutrition, atalent show and gym activitieswith Coach Jones. Every Friday,campers go on a field trip toplaces like Schlitterbahn, Putt-Putt FunHouse, Moody Gardensand more! Box lunches areavailable for purchase Monday–Thursday. Early registrationfor St. Luke’s members beganon February 25. Sign up earlyto secure a spot! New thisyear: After Camp SwimmingLessons! For more informationand registration packets go toStLukesSummerCampASC.org.Student Ministry in AprilMomentum for Middle SchoolersApril 7, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Field games!Basketball, ultimate Frisbee, cornhole, dodge ball and a few surprises!You won’t want to miss it. $10.OKLAHOMA!April 12–14. Pure Sound presentsRodgers and Hammerstein’s classicmusical at the Lowe Theater of St.John’s School. 7 p.m. on Friday andSaturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday andSunday. Tickets general admission$15 or $10 for students with ID.Engage for High Schoolers: HighSchoolers: April 21, 5:30–8:30 p.m.We’ll play ultimate frisbee, eat andhang out on Blanton Field. $10.BREAKTHRU!April 26–28. Break Thru invitesstudents into a saving relationshipwith Jesus Christ and challengesbelievers to pursue a deeper level ofdiscipleship. Our 6th–12th graderswill travel to camp Piney Woods fora weekend with other youth ministrygroups from several churches inHouston. Please hold all these youngpeople in your prayers as theyexperience a transformationalweekend!Small Groups continue everyWednesday evening. If you’re notplugged in, contact Brindley atbginn@stlukesmethodist.org formiddle schoolers or Adam ataeverett@stlukesmethodist.org forhigh schoolers. At Gethsemane,contact Kris Abraham at713-357-4470.10

2013 Mission Trip CalendarWhat can you expect from a St. Luke’s Mission Trip?Expect a trip that is spiritually formative; expect a deepening of your faith. Expect a trip that is relational in nature. You’llmeet and make new friends, both among fellow travelers as well as locals in the area you visit. Expect to be inspired andequipped to volunteer back home when you return. You will also learn about a different culture and way of life. You’ll havea great time and possibly a life-changing experience.Galveston, TexasJune 1, 2013, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Family Day Trip, age 4 and up with parentsTeam Leaders: Carolyn McDonald and Laura TienService projects benefit Galveston’s Ronald McDonaldHouse, Salvation Army and Flower Garden Banks NationalMarine Sanctuary. Fun will include a cook-out on the beachand fun in the sun. $40 per person, $100 max per family.Salem, Maine (Singles)June 22–30, 2013Team Leaders: Alicen Swift and Jon NormanWork benefits the United Methodist Economic Ministryserving the people of rural western Maine. Team memberswill assist elderly, low income, handicapped and singleparentfamily homeowners with repairs and maintenance.$1,200 per person.Plan Your MarriageNot Just Your WeddingOn April 20, Nick Finnegan Counseling Centerbrings the Married Life Prep workshop to St.Luke’s. This one-day workshop is tailor-made tohelp engaged and newly married couples learnrelational tools that can give their marriage a firmfoundation. For $200, Married Life Prep includesan online couples assessment, course materialsand compensation to workshop leaders Brett andKellie Hurst. Refreshments will also be provided.Call 713-402-5046 for more information or toregister. Additional details can be found at www.FinneganCounseling.org.Although NFCC is a ministry of St Luke’s UMC, itis not part of the church’s operational budget; theCounseling Center relies solely on private donationsand grants to fund its personnel needs, reduced-ratecounseling, scholarships and mental health programs.Kenya, AfricaKenya, AfricaAugust 22–September 6, 2013Team Leader: Faith AyersWork projects include building a home for AIDS orphans,construction work on flats for international medical teammembers and a medical bush clinic providing primary care.This trip includes a multi-day safari. $4,000 per person.Santiago, Dominican RepublicOctober 5–12, 2013Team Leader: Alice KingWork focus will be medical and teacher support. We willprovide preventive and primary care health clinics, assessthe results of a children’s nutrition feeding center andprovide an in-service curriculum enhancement program forteachers at the G.O. Ministries School. $1,800 per person.Fundraising assistance available if needed.For more information please visit stlukesmethodist.org/mission-trips or contact Alice King at aking@StLukesMethodist.org or 713-402-5067. Please join us!StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-5710 11

New MembersBecky Turner unites withSt. Luke’s by transfer fromanother United Methodistchurch. She is a marketingcoordinator with WaterStandard.Steve Martin transfers toour congregation fromanother denomination.He is employed in theprocurement division ofBechtel.We welcome SusanHulburt Brown,who unites with ourcongregation by professionof faith. She is a retiredteacher.John and Lucia Clark joinSt. Luke’s by transfer fromanother United Methodistchurch. He is an attorneywith Stephen Boutros,Ltd. and she is a graphicdesigner for Baker Hughes.Doug and EstherBurns unite with ourcongregation by transferfrom another UnitedMethodist church. He isan attorney with Chevronand she is a vocationalrehabilitation counselor.Senior AdultsMainstreamer Day TripApril 4 | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Painted Churches TourWe will tour four of the famous Painted Churchesscattered among the small communities aroundSchulenburg. In the midst of our tour we will stop atOakridge Smokehouse for their great lunch buffet.Cost for the tour and lunch is $25. The trip is currentlyfilled but you may add your name to the wait list bycalling Kathy Neely at 713-402-5031 or by email atkneely@stlukesmethodist.Fall Tour of Spain: Coffee and Tour PresentationApril 9 | 10 a.m. | R23St. Luke’s announces an 11-day fall tour of Spainbeginning in Madrid and ending in Barcelona,November 2–12, 2013. Come to this tour presentationto learn about the trip. Trip price of $3,399 perperson (double) includes round trip airfare, all hotelaccommodations and transfers, coach transportation,admissions and fees and a special early bookingdiscount. Color brochures are available by callingMarlys Barry at 713-402-5008, or online at www.collettevacations.com/link/553990Mainstreamer Day Program and LuncheonApril 11 | 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | ParlorWe welcome the Reverend John W. Price, B.A., M.Div.as our speaker for Mainstreamer Day. Rev. Priceis a retired Episcopal priest who serves as PastoralAssociate at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church. Inaddition to having served in local churches, Rev. Pricealso served as Chaplain for the Texas Army NationalGuard and as State Chaplain of the Texas MilitaryForces as well as Chaplain for the FBI and the FBIAcademy. He is a graduate of the School for SpiritualDirectors at the Pecos Benedictine Monastery andhas been involved in teaching and leading spiritualdirection for many years. He is also a member of theInternational Association of Near-Death Studies andNear-Death Experience Research Foundation. He willbe with us to share the story of his recently publishedbook, Revealing Heaven: The Christian Case for Near-Death Experiences. Lunch $10 at 12 p.m. Reservationsare required, even if you do not plan to stay for lunch.Please call Kathy Neely, 713-402-5139 or email tokneely@stlukesmethodist.orgcontinued on page 1312

Senior Adults continued from page 12Caregiver Intensive, Including Yourself in the Circle ofCare: Stress Management for the CaregiverApril 27 | 9–11:30 a.m. | ParlorSt. Luke’s and Interfaith CarePartners offers this freein-depth workshop on a single topic to equip andencourage family caregivers. While being a caregiverhas great rewards, it can also be a cause of stress, whichimpacts our physical, emotional and spiritual health. Inthis workshop, presenters will identify some commonstressors, provide an assessment for participants toevaluate their own stress level and discuss positivecoping skills to reduce stress and increase wellness.Register online at www.StLukesMethodist.org/caregiverintensives,or by calling 713-682-5995. Space is limited.New MembersKeith and Alice Mosingunite with our congregationby transfer from anotherdenomination. They are theparents of twins Nicolas andMarshall Mosing, age 3.Mike and Dawn Persiatransfer to St. Luke’s fromother United Methodistchurches. He is a vicepresident with ScoutPetroleum. They are theparents of Quinn Persia, age20 months.United MethodistWomenUMW Central South District Spiritual Growth RetreatApril 6 | 8:30 a.m. | Gethsemane CampusOur theme will be The Good, The Bad, and the Forgiven.For more information please contact Ayanna Tasby-Bertrand, District Vice President at 409-223-0644 ornajumatasbybertrand@yahoo.com.UMW General MeetingApril 9 | 10:30 a.m. | Gethsemane CampusNow is your chance to get an update and learn all aboutthe reVision ministry for Houston’s Southwest area at-riskyouth. Rev. Laralee DeHart and Charles Rotramel willlead the meeting. Following the program, soup and saladlunch will be prepared and served by the new UMWcircle Servants of Christ for $5.The Games GroupApril 8, 22 and 29 | 10 a.m. | R25The UMW Games Group meets to play Mahjong. Ifinterested, contact Judith Gerst at 713-805-0347.Benji Price unites withSt. Luke’s by transfer fromanother denomination. Heis employed in the IntensiveCare Unit of Texas Children’sHospital and is a member theLuminous Class.We welcome Cody Spinks,who joins by transfer fromanother United Methodistchurch. He is a constructionmanager with AG/CM,Inc. and a member of theLuminous Class.Danielle Bolks unites with ourcongregation by transfer fromanother denomination. She is amember of The Gathering andjoins her sister and brother-inlaw,Shane and Mathew Axcell,in the St. Luke’s membership.continued on page 14StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-5710 13

New MembersJustin and Amanda Thomasunite by transfer from anotherUnited Methodist church.Justin is the IT manager forTwin Eagle and Amandaworks in human relationsfor Chevron.Brett and Katie Woodrooftransfer to our congregationfrom another denomination.He is assistant comptroller forGary Greene Realty and Katieis a senior financial analystwith Eagle Rock EnergyPartners.We welcome Heather Davis,who unites by transfer fromanother United Methodistchurch. She is the owner ofBody Roc Pilates. Heather hasa daughter, Dylan, age 9 andin the third grade, and Jake,age 6, who is in kindergarten.UMW — continued from page 13Gethsemane Book GroupApril 13 | 10 a.m.The book group will meet and discuss Major Pettigrew’sLast Stand by Helen Simonson at Elaine Racer’s home.Please email Jo Ann Smith jawsmith6@yahoo.com if youneed directions or plan to attend.Service GroupMarch 15 | 10:00 a.m. | 10050 Buffalo SpeedwayCall 713-942-8339 or visit www.bosplace.org for map &directions. We will work on a project there (please bringscissors) and then go to Pei Wei on Buffalo Speedway forlunch and more fellowship.Afternoon Study CircleApril 23 | 12:00 p.m.The program will be “Herbs of the Bible.” Call713-626-4686 for directions.Night CircleApril 16 | 6:30 p.m.The program, based on the book The Sabbath, will beginat 7 p.m. All women of the church are welcome. For moreinformation contact Pat Deckert at 713-334-6848.Save the DateMay 14 | 6:30 p.m.Field trip to see the painted churches of SchulenburgMaria Rangel unites withSt. Luke’s at our Gethsemanecampus by profession of faith.We welcome Maria Mendoza,who joins by professionof faith at the St. Luke’sGethsemane campus.Singles at St. Luke’sevents for all singlesSundays: Classes for singles of all ages at 9:45 a.m.April 7 | Second Sunday Lunch, Beck’s Prime,Westheimer and Augusta, 12:30 p.m.April 18 | Singles Mingle, Royal Oak,1318 Westheimer, 5–8 p.m.April 26 | Fourth Friday Dinner, Cedar Creek,1034 W. 20th, 7 p.m.For more information or to add your email address toSt. Luke’s Singles or Young Adult Ministries, pleasecontact Susan Silvus at ssilvus@stlukesmethodist.orgor 713-402-5141 or find us on Facebook atFacebook.com/StLukesSingles.14

Master Planfor FacilitiesComing this SpringSt. Luke’s Building Committee began by reviewing the2008 Master Plan; and then, considered the facilitiesneeded by programming of the Long Range Planning.The resulting Master Planof our facility for the next 20 years is now beingfinalized.What is nextOn May 1, 2013, the Building Committee will unveilthe proposed Master Plan to the Board of Stewards. Atthat time St. Luke’s will begin sharing the plans with theentire congregation. Look for announcements regardingtown hall meetings and Q and A sessions.On May 22, 2013, a St. Luke’s Charge Conference (towhich the entire congregation is invited,) will voteon the Master Plan and Capital Campaign needed toaccomplish the plan.If approvedA Capital Campaign will launch in the fall.The first phase of construction will begin in 2014.Children’s Corner- continued from page 3Sunday, April 7, 10:45 a.m.–12 p.m., In the GardenAll children in our 4s & Kinder Sunday School classesand their families are invited to join us for lunch andbug/butterfly fun on the playground. Cost is $5/person;$20 family max.Sunday, April 7, 12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m., Fusion GymGames & Parent Confirmation MeetingParents, come learn what 6th grade Confirmation willlook like for your child. 5th graders, come have funplaying wacky games in the gym with your StudentMinistries’ friends. Lunch is included. Cost is $5/person.Sunday, April 21, 10:45 a.m.–12 p.m., Busy BeesAll children in our 2s and 3s Sunday school classesand their families are invited to “buzz” on over to theplayground for lunch, craft activities and play time. Costis $5/person; $20 family max.Sunday, April 28, 10:45 a.m.–12 p.m., Fourth GradeAll fourth graders will serve our church and communitywith a free car wash. Come have fun with friends. Lunchis included. Cost is $5/person.Save the Date!Our next two Fusion socials for fifth graders and youthwill be on April 7 andMay 19, beginning afterchurch at 12:15 p.m.April 7 will be a ParentConfirmation meeting,while the fifth graders playgym games. May 19 will bean End-of-Year Celebrationwith an off-campus activity.Bromeliad Plant SaleApril 13 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Gethsemane Campus, 6856 Bellaire Blvd. 77074The Bromeliad Society of Houston will again hold its Spring Sale at the St. Luke’sGethsemane Campus. This sale will benefit both our church and the Bromeliad Society.Our church will receive a donation to the Gethsemane Garden (when it gets built) andthe sale will provide an outreach to numerous plant enthusiasts and to the community.You may want to check it out for yourself. For any questions, contact Odean Head at713-774-7778 or 713-417-9906.StLukesMethodist.org | 713-622-5710 15