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JUNE 2015 NEWSLETTER Volume 1, Edition 31

MINISTRY STAFF

Billy A. Olsen, Pastor

Priscilla Weir, 8:30 Service Music Director &

Coordinator of Youth Ministries

Maggie McCaskill, Coordinator of Children’s Ministry

Beth and Jon Maisonpierre, 11:00 Service Music Directors

Julia McCall, Administrative Assistant

1501 Turnpike Road,

Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352

Church Phone #: 276-6821; Fax 276-2932

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Words of Introduction from Chuck Killian: I began preaching, they tell me, when I was five years old. My first sermon was to my uncle’s cows. I was told

that my sermon was basically this: “You cows better start giving more milk, or you all will go to hell.” She said

the milk production increased following that brief sermon. But it does give you some idea of the kind of

preaching I was had been exposed to in those early years.

My church life has been affiliated with Pilgrim Holiness Church, the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and in

1969, I joined the United Methodist Church and was ordained an Elder in the South Indiana Conference. In

1970, I received my PhD in Speech and Theatre from Indiana University. And for the past 43 years, I have

been teaching, preaching, storytelling, drama at Asbury Theological Seminary.

I have pastored churches in New York, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. For the past ten years,

following retirement from full-time teaching, I have pastored churches in the Western North Carolina

Conference and have served as an Associate Pastor at Apex and Garner. [Most recently I have been] interim

pastor at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Raleigh. All during these since retirement I have been a

teaching adjunct at Asbury Seminary.

Chuck is married to Jane, and together they have two daughters, Joy and Elaine, two son-in-laws and

four grandchildren. Chuck has also been on multiple mission trips, preaching and teaching in eastern Europe, Russia and the Baltics where he taught at the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary in Tallin, Estonia. I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have come and speak at Saint Luke on Father’s Day than “Paps” – he really is one of the best speakers and best men I have ever known.

Love to all, Pastor Billy

Dr. Charles “Chuck” Killian Saint Luke UMC Father’s Day Guest Preacher Sunday, June 21, 2015 I’m very excited about the availability of my Father-in-law, Dr. Chuck Killian to deliver the Father’s Day message on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at both 8:30 and 11:00.

Relay for Life

Oct. 2, 2015

Scotland High School

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to

Jonathan and Jessica

Hopper on the birth of their

daughter, Iris, who was born

May 8, 2015. Iris weighed

7.5 lbs.

OUTREACH

The ASP Team is really excited as time is quickly approaching for our upcoming trip. Twenty-one

youth and adults will be leaving for Johnson City, Tennessee on Sunday,

June 21, and return on Friday night, June 26. We ask that you be in pray-

er for our team before and during our trip. Not

everyone is able to participate in a mission trip but everyone can support

us with your prayers. Thank you for your support. May God bless you all in

a mighty way.

Bo Smith

Chairman of Outreach

Looking for Charter Members:

If you have information or a mailing address for any of these family members, please notify the church office so we can send an invitation to the 50th Anniversary on January 31, 2016 - families of Donald Ballard, Floyd Blackwell, Thomas Freeman, Gordon and Jean Lea, Forest Matheny, James Clifford Penny, Arey Thomas Shankle.

Save the Date Cards:

Pick up a card to send to family and friends or leave a mailing address and we will send one. The list is on the bulletin board next to the History Room and cards are on the counter.

Please write down names of those you are sending to so we won't duplicate.

Holy Land Trip, February 28-March 9, 2016:

David Harvin is leading another trip to the Holy Land along with Rev. David Goehring. If you are interested, pick up a flyer on the counter by the bulletin board.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

The Susan Lockey Seekers Circle meets the first Wednesday of every month at 10am in the Fellowship hall and the Mary Harvin Discovery Circle meets also on the first Wednesday at 6:15pm, with the exception of the summer months. Our June meeting will be a salad supper on Wednesday, June 10, at 6:00pm. All Ladies of the Church are invited to attend. Each person brings a salad to share with the group. I hope you will consider joining us for this delightful evening of fun, food, and fellowship. The Saint Luke UMW is holding its annual yard sale on Saturday, June 6th in the Fellowship hall from 7:30am until 12 Noon. We can use your help in three ways: one by donating items to sell, secondly by helping to organize and price items a few days before the yard sale, and last by volunteering at the yard sale. We have lots of fun getting ready for the yard sale as well as the day of the yard sale. You can always find some-thing you need - remember, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Hope to see you there.

SAINTS AND SENIORS I know you are waiting with baited breath wondering when and where we’re going this busy month of May. The fact is, may I say, May has slipped away and soon June will be here to stay. I had planned for us to go to Bishopville to view Pearl Fryar’s topiary gardens but I believe it will have to wait until Tuesday, June 23. Let me know how you feel about this. However, a small group of blessed Saint “Lukeians” visited the UNC-P Indian Museum at Old Main April 23. Dr. Stan Knick, Curator of the Museum, gave us an in-formative history of the location and the artifacts and explained the pieces done by a local artist that were on exhibit. We ate in the cafeteria which was quite an experience since hundreds of school children were there eating after seeing a production of “Rapunzel” at the Givens Arts Center next door.

All in all it was a great adventure and, of course, our undaunting Bo got us there and back safely.

Prayers and Candles, Carol Whitehead

5:30-7:30

Come enjoy a fun family evening with friends to

celebrate the end of the school year!

Junior Fellowship will break for

summer and resume in September!

Sunday June 14

Relax your Mind

Restore your Body

Renew Your Spirit As the school year comes to a close, hopefully many of those

extracurricular activities that our kids are involved in are

coming to a close as well. I’m sure if any of you feel like I do

during a typical week, each day brings a new schedule and a

new taxi service route. As we approach summer, hopefully

many of us are looking forward to that time to escape and get

away on a vacation ­ a time to unwind, relax and find some

peace. Jesus demonstrates for us the need to withdraw from

time to time to rest. Both He and his disciples worked hard at

ministering to people. Jesus certainly didn't turn anyone away

in a time of need, but he took opportunities to escape to care

for both his physical and spiritual needs. Many of us take on

more than we should and sometimes we drive ourselves to

physical exhaustion. When this happens, not only does our

physical health suffer, but we also become spiritually drained

as well and we neglect one of the most important aspects:

intimate time with our Father. My hope is that you find some

time to draw aside and rest. Ask the Spirit to be present with

you and allow your mind, body, and spirit to be refreshed. I

hope you have a wonderful beginning to summer!

Grace and Peace,

Maggie

Youth News

Psalm 139: 7 - 10

Where can I go from your Spirit?

Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there;

If I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn,

If I settle on the far side of the sea,

Even there your hand will guide me,

Your right hand will hold me fast.

The Middle School Youth spent 3 days at Ocean Isle Beach to spend time with God and with each oth-

er. We asked the question – Who is God to US?? We will share our answers on June 7th, Youth Sunday,

at Saint Luke during the morning worship time. Some of us are scattering to Camp Rockfish to work as

counselors, to other camps, and on family vacations,

but for those of us who are home, we will continue

our Bible study on Wednesday afternoons, and on

Coming up:

6/3 YOUTH SUNDAY PRACTICE FOR ALL YOUTH—4PM

6/7 YOUTH / GRADUATION SUNDAY and pot luck

luncheon

6/ 3, 6/10, 6/24 Bible study

6/13 Graduation

6/13 Carowinds’ Rock the Park 11 am – 12am

6/ 21 ASP group leaves

6/26 ASP group returns

7/6 – 11 Teen Valley Ranch

7/26 – 30 VBS

CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES At The Main Table, 15% of their proceeds on Tuesdays go to

a local non-profit. TUESDAY, JUNE 9th is for Church

Community. Come any time between 5:00pm and 8:00pm

and enjoy a great meal and help CHURCH COMMUNITY

SERVICES! The Main Table is located at 1229 South Main

Street.

When? Wednesdays starting May 27 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

UNITED METHODIST MEN

The UMM will meet on Sunday, June 21 at

7:30am. All men, including youth, are

invited for breakfast, fellowship and a short pro-

gram.

The UMM are accepting applications for sum-

mer camp scholarships. Scholarships are for up

to $100 per camper.

Applications are located under the bulletin

board in the Gathering Room.

Sunday, June 21 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men

of courage; be strong. I Corinthians 16:13

JUNE 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

B = Birthday

A = Anniversaries

1 A - David and Sandra Burns

2 A - Larry and Denise Lanier 10am Bazaar Workshop 6:30pm Staff Parish meeting

3

4pm Youth Bible Study

5:30pm WN @ Harold and Bo’s

4 B - Becky Chiles

5 B - Shirley Lea B - Bob Caulder B - Mary Sandra Taylor

6

7:30am -12 noon UMW Yard Sale

7

SENIOR RECOGNITION and Potluck meal

8 9

10am Bazaar Workshop

10 B - Brent Hoover B - Riley Fedak

4pm Youth Bible Study 5:30pm WN @ Harold and Bo’s 6pm UMW Salad Supper

11 B - Drew Womble

Last day of school

12

12 noon Food Bank preparation

13 A - Richard and Maria Bingham 8am Food Bank 11am Carowinds Rock the Park

14

5:30pm - 7:30pm End of School Bash

15 B - Leatha Garrison

16 B - Stephania Smith

10am Bazaar Workshop

17

4pm Youth Bible Study

5:30pm WN @ Harold and Bo’s

18 B - John Johnson B - Ethan Gilmore

19 B - David Burns B - Joe Alexander

20 B - June Brooks B - Beth Nicholson

21

FATHER’S DAY

7:30am United Methodist Men

22 23

10am Bazaar Workshop

24 A - Mike and Jennifer O’Donnell A - Dennis and Jennifer Ward

25 A - Steve and Carolyn Wood

26 27 B - Laura Fedak

28 B - Ben Buie

29 B - Dago Lopez B - Colton Williams B - Kaye Buie

30 B - Tom Nicholson

10am Bazaar Workshop

ASP MISSION TRIP

Saint Luke United Methodist Church

1501 Turnpike Road

Laurinburg, NC 28352

Remembering in Prayer

Urgent Needs

Bill Stout (Elizabeth Spry’s father), Elizabeth Taylor, James Spry, Linda Jacobs (sister of June Brooks), Serina (step-sister

of Marlena Gilmore), Ryan Buddin, Julie Fogleman, Sherald S. North (Sherry Baker’s father), Nick Felts, Ronald Cheek,

Casey Zammit, Hollyn Gregory, Cathy Luper and family, John P. Bailey (Jack’s brother), Michael Fore (Chris’ brother),

Sylvia Kirkman (Elizabeth Williams aunt), Pamela Hedgpeth and family

Ongoing Needs

Nick Collie, Sara Smiley, Dawn, Grayson & Sawyer Smith, Dorothy Clark (June Brooks mother), Braydon Luke Dilling (Bettie

Barrow), Colin McArthur, Ned Barringer, Jan Callahan (Mary Lopez), Donald Krout, Patsy Blackwelder , Sarah Barrett

(mother of Peggy Alexander), Don Gilliam (Statha’s brother), Rev. Jim Lee, Ancel Caulk, Jean Barringer, Todd McCrimmon,

Heather Burnette (Bernie and Patty King’s daughter)

Assisted Living or Skilled Care

Claudia Cooke (Florence, SC), Emma Dunn (Scotia Village), Shirlee Jacobs (Prestwick Village), Annie Louise Jackson

(Scottish Pines), Frank Knight (Scottish Pines), Kelly Muse (Morgan Center), Sandra Nichols (Raleigh, NC), Billie Shelley

(Scotia Village), Purvis Bedenbaugh (Hartsville, SC)

Those in Ministry/Mission Field

Church Community Services, Food Bank of North Carolina, Lindsey Garrison, Jessica & Grayson Stallings (China), Lauren

Maidment (Ethiopia)

Military

Rick Ward (Dennis’ brother), Eliot Tremblay (Ruth’s grandson), Richard Macy (Rob and Carrie’s son), David Blackmon (Katie

Krotz’s fiance)