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Two Sections, Section A • 076510 • Vol. 157 • No. 24 • October 15, 2010

in this issue More Assistance

For Persons with Hearing Loss

Awaken All Saints’ Day

2 3 5 MBefore you read the remainder of this column, answer for

yourself the following question: What is it that you most regret?

Do you have your answer?Cornell University studied just this question. After surveying university employees, students, retired professors, and nursing home residents, they found that twice as many people were bothered more by things left undone than by what they had done. Missed opportunities were the most common of all regrets. Most regrets were from those who were unwilling to take chances, rather than from those who took chances, and made mistakes. In the 14th chapter of Matthew, the disciple Peter calls out to Jesus from the boat, thinking he sees Jesus out walking on the water. He cries out, “Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you on the water.” He knows that Jesus wouldn’t call him to stay put. I believe God generally calls us to step out in faith. Yes, God wants us to be prudent, of course, but too often we call ourselves prudent, when we are really just plain afraid. We want a sure thing, a promise of success, a clearly defined road forward. Unfortunately, these are seldom forthcoming. So we simply turn away with a sigh, and wish things were not as they are. One of my favorite contemporary Christian songs includes these lyrics:But the waves are calling out my name And they laugh at me Reminding me of all the times I’ve tried before and failed …But the voice of truth tells me a different story The voice of truth says, “Do not be afraid!” Is something you are pondering, something you feel God is calling you to do, but something keeps you from taking that step. Are you asking, Should I? Could I? Is it possible? I wonder... Maybe it is time to do more than ponder, and instead to step out of the boat.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church3471 Westheimer at Edloe

P.O. Box 22013, Houston, Texas 77227713-622-5710

www.stlukesmethodist.org

STANDING ON THE PROMISES, the 2011 stewardship emphasis theme, is about God’s covenant with us to be God’s treasured people. As St. Luke’s members, we acknowledge our part of that covenant when we

recite the Loyalty Vow, promising to support St. Luke’s through our prayers, presence, gifts and service.

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Step out of the Boat

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outreachreaching out to our

community and the world

St. Luke’s Offers More Assistance For Persons With Hearing Loss

By Jess Pettey

Even the best acoustical environments and the best sound systems, combined with the best in digital hearing aid technology, do not pro-vide sufficient help for those with a problem understanding speech. For those who are unable to follow the sermon, worship services

are less meaningful. St. Luke’s recognizes this problem and the Westheimer Campus is pleased to be one of the first churches in the city to offer several types of hearing assistance for those who need help.

For several years, St. Luke’s has offered an FM system of hand-held devices with ear buds. In addition, the church now offers a new assisted hearing system called an induction loop. This new system is available in the Sanctuary and Parlor, and offers an enhanced ability to understand speech for those who wear hearing aids equipped with a telecoil (T-Switch). The audio loop system consists of an amplifier and a hidden wire (the loop) that is placed around the perimeter of the room or listening area. When the loop amplifier is connected to an audio source such as the church’s audio system, the sound is received directly into the user’s hearing aid equipped with a telecoil. It is like listening to a telephone receiver held, against the ear with background noise mostly eliminated. Karen Byrd tried the new loop system and said, “I missed some words with the FM receiver but with the new loop system I clearly hear every word.” She added that she was first introduced to the telecoil system while attending a hearing loss seminar St. Luke’s.

Each person with a loss of hearing is unique because their cause of hearing loss is different. Some will benefit using the induction loop while others will benefit more using St. Luke’s older hand-held FM receivers with an ear bud. These receivers will assist those who do not wear hearing aids, or who wear a hearing aid without a telecoil, and are available from the ushers.

November is Adoption Awareness Month. Please join us in praying daily for adopted children, children waiting to be adopted, and all those involved in their care. You may sign up to receive the prayers by email each day of November or access them on our web site. To

sign up, please contact Amy Bezecny at 713 402-5234 or abezecny@stlukes-hou.org.

Adoption Awareness

Month

KIDS HOPE USA is seeking mentors for at-risk elementary school students attending HISD’s Sutton Elementary for the 2010-11 school year. To be a friend for one hour a week contact Marci Pampe, St. Luke’s KHUSA Sutton Director at 713-357-4466 or mpampe@stlukes-hou.org.YoungLives ministry to teen and parenting moms is looking for mentors and volunteers. Please contact Courtney at younglives@gmail.com or 832-630-0296.Community Break Dancing Ministry needs volunteers on Mondays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Gethsemane campus. Please contact Lynda at 713-402-5155 or lisensee@stlukes-hou.org.Misión Milby Community Development Center is looking for volunteers to help refurbish its building. Contact Pamela Scheyer at 713-869-9898.October 16, Interfaith Ministries invites you to join Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, Buddhist, and Hindu congregations for a day of service at 7:30 a.m. Work with Rebuilding Houston is available for all skill levels and physical abilities. Contact Cyndi Diller at 281-546-3017.Houston Food Bank: Natural disasters and the economic downturn have created a greater need for volunteers (ages 8 and up) to pack boxes and assist with food drives and special events. Register at www.houstonfood-bank.org or contact Matthew at 713-357-4466.

Beginning this Sunday, along with United Methodist churches across the country, we are adding a new commitment, to support St. Luke’s through our witness.

There are six of us co-chairing the STANDING ON THE PROMISES stewardship program this year. In the coming days you will receive a packet that includes an information folder highlighting the successes of the year and identifying the areas that need our special attention. The packet will also contain your commitment card for the coming year that we hope you will complete and return promptly. Now more than ever, our church needs every one of us STANDING ON THE PROMISES, upholding each of the cornerstones that are the foundation of the church.

On November 14, St. Luke’s members on both campuses will celebrate our commitment to God and His church, by STANDING ON THE PROMISES we have made to ourselves, to each other, to St. Luke’s and most importantly to God. Because of the significant budget reductions made this year, we need to be particularly prayerful about our gift for 2011. Imagine the difference we could make if EVERY St. Luke’s member fulfilled the promise to pray for the church, make attendance a priority, support the church financially, find an area of service within the church, and be His minister by putting faith and love into action.

It will be a joyous Sunday when we sing together the favorite hymn, “Standing, Standing… I’m standing on my promises to God.”

Standing on the Promises St. Luke’s Stewardship emphasis for 2011

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Jess Pettey

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Have you ever heard of a word cloud? Word clouds are so much

fun! A word cloud (or tag cloud) is a weighted list of words set to a visual design that a person can generate using a site such as wordle.net. The words that are used most often are weighted by making them larger and more prominent. You can put the text of any document into a word cloud generator and see what major themes emerge-see what is most important to the writer.

After learning about word clouds, I began to wonder what words would feature most prominently in my sermons?God - Jesus - Holy Spirit...

Trinity

Church

Forgiveness - Reconciliation - Salvation - Restoration -

Resurrection

Grace... to name a few...

What words would pop up if the content of our church meetings were put in word clouds? Would they share words with the above list? Would I hear things like awakening people to the glory of God, embracing them in Christian community, training them in the way of Jesus, and moving them into service in our city and world? Would I hear what is most important to us and Christ’s church?

What words would pop up in your conversations? In your journaling? In your Bible Studies?

I’ve often said that words matter. Certainly God’s words-the Word matters. What can people learn about the Christian faith based on how we Christians use our words? How do we testify to the glory of God based on our words?

-Justin

Tuesday Book Group:

Starts October 19 at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the

Gethsemane Campus

To Sign Up: email Justin Coleman at jcoleman@stlukes-hou.org.

100+ in Attendance

See what happens next at www.stlukesmethodist.org/worship/awaken

by Jacob Breeze

What a night. Over 100 young men, women

and volunteers from both St. Luke’s

campuses came together for an unforgettable night of worship at

the Gethsemane campus. We were led in musical worship by Jon

Abel from Dallas, Rev. Coleman led us in Holy Communion, and the staff in Student

Ministries from both campuses led the other elements.

We call this service Awaken. It’s an experiment, really. We thought, what would happen if we

got everyone together at the beginning of the month for worship? Would that serve as a catalyst for the month when we scatter back to our

campuses, small groups and studies? The first one went well. We’ll try it again in November.

Words

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caring ministries

Celebrating LivesBUDGET EXTRA-MILE GIFT In Honor of: Sid Davis Gene Graham

EDLOE WOODSHOP In Honor of: Roberta Howard by Nancy Stephenson James & Virginia Yarbrough In Memory of: Johnnie Marie Hardin by Shirley Goad

ELIZABETH DODGE SCHWAB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP In Memory of: Sarah “Sally” Wiley Bell by Her sister, Ethel Dodge

GETHSEMANE MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: M. D. Allyn by Jean Walker Edna Cantrell by Jean Walker

NICK FINNEGAN MINISTRY OF THE CENTER FOR COUNSELING & LIFE ENRICHMENT In Memory of: Mary Louise Hablinski Lyle by Trish & Dunbar Chambers Martha Hablinski

ST. LUKE’S METHODIST CHURCH FOUNDATIONIn Memory of: Benjamin Harold Burrow by Anne & Currie Bechtol Julie & Markley Crosswell James A. Elkins III by Harry & Nancy Burrow James M. Hill by Erich John & Agatha Brann

Congratulations to:Kimberly Ann Rasmussen and Matthew Thompson Camp who were united in marriage on September 25.Erik and Sarah Hansen on the birth of their son, Zachary Tyler Hansen, on September 29.Aaron and Kelly Wolf on the birth of their son, Blake James Wolf, on September 30. Proud older sister is Anna Wolf.

Lauren Kimberly Davis and Jay Vincent Gerber who were united in marriage on October 2.Matt and Angela Bray on the birth of their daughter Elizabeth Helena Bray on October 6. Proud older brother is Samuel Bray.Anna Marie Sundrud and Terry Ngo Trang who were united in marriage on October 8.Courtney Michele Mason and Robert William Adams who were united in marriage on October 9.Mollie Diane Chaney and John Robert McCullough who were united in marriage on October 9.Nichol and Yvonne Monaghan on the birth of their daughter, Noelle Brooke Monaghan, on October 9. Proud older sister is Corynn Monaghan and proud grandmother is Gail Prager.Our Sympathy to:Hallie Ruth McCullar on the death of her husband, Robert Gene “Bob” McCullar, on September 10.Muriel Cody, Carol and Charlie Herder, and Claude and Anne Cody and their families on the death of Thomas “Hughes” Cody, Jr. on September 14.Family and friends of Jeanne Moncrief who died on September 18.Rick and Jane Jones on the death of Rick’s father, Leslie Caldwell Jones, on September 20.Family and friends of Edna Ruth Cantrell who died on September 21.Barbara and Dan Clinton on the death of Barbara’s mother, Gertrude M. “Queenie” Darnell, on September 29.Family and friends of J. Curtis McKallip who died on September 29.Shirley Boyer on the death of her sister, Lillie Mae Braband Clawson, on October 4.If you know of a concern or a joy that the church should know about, please contact Caring Ministries at 713-402-5086 or -5156.

Are you or a loved one facing surgery or hospitalization? A crucial aspect of St. Luke’s Caring Ministry are the 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

We Care!

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.

Cares and Concerns:M.D. Anderson Carol WolfMethodist Hospital Betty Broyles-PetteySt. Luke’s Tom Melo

Recently DischargedPaul RennerDean RobinsonJoyce Toellner

Contemplative ServiceCome experience a Contemplative

Service in the Chapel at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month, beginning

October 5. With prayer, silence, Holy Communion and a meditative style of worship music, this service will be a calming oasis in your busy workweek. Our beautiful candlelit Chapel affords the perfect spiritual retreat, so make plans to join us this Tuesday!

Eternal Light: A Requiem

Save the date! The Chancel Choir, Early Music Ensemble and orchestra will once again perform Howard Goodall’s exquisitely beautiful piece, Eternal Light: A Requiem on All Saints Sunday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Join us to savor the experi-ence and to celebrate and remember those who have gone before.

Teen and Parent Peer Groups FormingWednesday evenings, October 27; Nov 3, 10 from 6-7 p.m.

Teen Groups will explore topics such as decision making, conflict resolution and teen independence, while simultaneous moms groups and dads groups reflect on the challenges of parenting in today’s social environment. Led by Jamie Leonard, LPC; Michael Devoll, LPC, Bevin Barrett LPC, Claire Getschow, LPC and Lizzy Pappas LCSW.

St. Luke’s Center for Counseling and Life Enrichment 713-402-5046.

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senior adults

A calendar of youth activities is available online at www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/youth

Nursery Open House (Westheimer)

You are invited to our first-ever Nursery Open House on October 17, 11a.m.-noon, in the Children’s Chapel (B121). Come for an informative session to learn about

our nursery for children ages 2 months to 2 years. Refreshments will be provided. You will have the opportunity to tour the rooms and meet our caregivers. Any questions, please contact Christy Dulaney 713-402-5054 or cdulaney@stlukes-hou.org.

Living Abundantly: Connecting-Growing-Serving Mainstreamers is a ministry by, with and for Senior Adults.

October 27, Gethsemane Silver Circle at Canterbury Hall, games begin at 9:30 a.m. with lunch ($5) served at noon. Call Betsy Evans, 281-565-0348, for reservations.

October 29, Fellowship of Older Adult Ministries Octoberfest. The Texas Conference Fellowship of Older Adult Ministries hosts an event each fall to bring people from United Methodist churches around the city together for fun and fellowship. This year’s event will be hosted by First United Methodist Church, Seabrook, in its brand new facilities. After we share a delicious catered barbecue lunch, we will enjoy a musical program presented by the “Silver Statesmen” Men’s Chorus from Spring. We will also be treated to a tour of Seabrook UMC’s new Senior Center. Come along for this day of fellowship. Our bus will leave St. Luke’s at 10:30 a.m. and return at approximately 2:30 p.m. Cost is $15, payable to F.O.A.M. Seating is limited, call 713-402-5008.

youth activities

All Saints’ Day November 7

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, in all worship services.

In addition to our morning services, St. Luke’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra will present the power-ful “Eternal Light” by Howard Goodall at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. This is a beautiful and comforting work and is yet another opportunity to remember and honor all those who have gone before.

Please review the list below of our beloved members and call Laurie Kereluk at 713-402-5004 if you notice any omissions or corrections.

Denny Shermer Alford Maurice Delmar Allyn Audrey Tuzar Amundsen Ruth Andrews James Rogers Arrington Elizabeth Heard Austin Betty Armistead Biggs Tuleta Chittim Boatman Ola Morgan Bowman Benjamin Harold Burrow Edna Ruth Cantrell Lenora Post Carlson Gloria Parker Christy David Michael Click Bobby Sue Smith Cohn Joel Booth Coolidge Charlotte Drennan Dawson Neal Embry Dawson Miriam McGaw Dennis James A. Elkins IIIAdelene Engelbrecht William Shields Erwin Robert Ort Felker Shirley Broberg Frees Burton Ralph Garmany Alta Mae Thornal Graves Norman R. Green Barbara Myers Cody Greenwood Harry Robert Hanson Johnnie Marie Hardin Lois M Harmon Johnny M. Harrison Miriam Rives Hawes George Clint Hendrickson Freddye Williams Hogan Marcella Ryan Holtz Joan Harmon Howard

Carolyn H. Hughs John Roger Kelsey Jr.James Truett Kennedy Celina Margaret Kilpatrick Rose Mings Knight Corinne A. Lawrence Annette Baker Lopp Beverly Loftin Mabery Essie Marie Comiskey McCardell Noble McConnell Robert Gene McCullar George Evanda McDuffie J. Curtis McKallip Betty Lou McKenney John Mason Mings VArthur Moncrief Jeanne M. Moncrief Margaret Hollingsworth O’Connor Iletha Overstreet Stephen L. Parr William Martin Pearce III

Mary Anne Clark Greer Pierson James Henry Pitts Jr.Denton Cooley Priest Jr.Charles William Racer Marion Allen Reagan Jr.Allene Riley Robert Newton Ross Sr.Ray Neal Sauer Jean Dullnig Smith Ronald Paul Staetter Frances L Stafford Dianne Hybarger Sudduth Doris Jean Thomey Enid Kimes Hendrick Thurston John Wildenthal Vaughan B. Williams Jr.Videlle Grant Wilson Marian Cooper Wood Beula May Worthman

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New Members

Baptisms

Sarah Frances Barrett, daugh-ter of Seth Morton Barrett and Julia Staff Barrett on October 10.

Caroline Ellen Ford, daughter of Kenneth Bowen Ford III and Cassie Burton Ford, on October 10.

Hatchell Carter McSpadden, son of Floyd Fuller McSpadden II and Taylor Bernsen McSpadden, on October 10.

Not picturedLiane Soukup unites with St. Luke’s by transfer from another United Methodist church. She is in educational administration and is a member of the Good Faith Class.

Jane Toole unites with St. Luke’s by transfer from another United Methodist church. She is an admin-istrative assistant with Northwestern Mutual Insurance.

Wes and Jennifer Mock unite with our congregation by transfer from another United Methodist church. Wes is an engineer with Shell and Jennifer is a self-employed CPA/ac-countant. They are the parents of Ryan Mock, age 6 months.

Robert and Tine Purvis transfer to our congregation, he from another United Methodist church and she from another denomination.

Lee and Tricia Zieben join St. Luke’s, he by profession of faith and baptism and she by transfer from another United Methodist church. Lee is a partner in ZK Homes and Tricia is a partner with Trisol LLC.

Brittany Walters unites with St. Luke’s by transfer from another United Methodist church. She is employed in Human Resources at Exxon Mobil.

We welcome John Tobin, who transfers to St. Luke’s from another denomina-tion.

Molly Farmen joins St. Luke’s by transfer from another United Methodist church. She is an accoun-tant/inventory controller with Trigon Tubulais.

Lee and Kristen Nix unite with our congregation, he by transfer from another United Methodist church and she by profession of faith. Lee is an associate in natural resources with J P Morgan Chase and Kristen is an interior designer. They are the parents of Ryan Lee Nix, who is 2 months old.

October in the Rotunda Gallery

Our October Artist of the Month in the Rotunda Gallery is Melodie Lane, who describes herself as a photographer, a musician, a seeker of truth, and a lover of life and people.

Melodie focuses on angels; she says, “My journey of photographing angels began in earnest in 2008 as I faced some major life challenges and changes. It is during times of pain that we often learn our biggest lessons and return home to our authentic selves.”

She says that she didn’t purposely go out and say, “Hey, I think I’ll be an angel photographer.” Far from it. As she searched her soul, she would ask herself, “Searching for what?” Melodie says that there were times she didn’t know the answer to that, but at the heart of it was the question, “Why did God put me on this earth?” She began taking long drives and walks with her camera as her companion, stopping to photograph anything and everything that connected herself with God, including angel statues in cemeteries. Each time she stepped through the gate of a cemetery, she was reminded of

the preciousness of life.As you enjoy Melodie’s photos, remember

her words of wisdom, “Listen... trust... follow your angel. Listen to that still small voice within you-the voice that says, ‘You are part of this universe for a reason.’ It means to con-nect to that voice and to that knowledge and trust it. It means to believe in yourself, in your dreams and your passions. You have been given gifts to use and to share. Once you listen and learn to trust, let it guide you toward the authentic life you have always wanted. Trust it, in spite of your fears, doubts and insecuri-ties. The challenges are teaching you valuable lessons-lessons that will allow you to embrace and love yourself as God loves you. Then, and only then, will you be able to embrace and love others.”

Melodie’s photographs will be in the Gal-lery through the month of October. If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Monica Griffin at mgriffin@stlukes-hou.org.

Fall in the Patch!The Pure Pumpkin Patch is open daily

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 vol-unteers will help deliver your purchases to your car. Final Pumpkin Delivery will be Saturday, October 23; come check out our selection of the best and most beautiful Fresh pumpkins in town!

Mainstreamers to Again Sponsor “Warm Your Heart” Project for Christmas

The “Warm Your Heart” project was started four years ago by the Mainstreamers Senior Adult Ministry. Its focus is to provide a decorated basket of fresh fruit and other food items as a Christmas gift for a low income senior adult who is a client of Interfaith Ministries Food For Seniors or Meals On Wheels programs. Our gifts go to the most needy and are often the only Christmas present the

person will receive. Part of the joy of this project is the fellowship of putting the project together, raising the funds and

especially assembling the baskets. It is seniors helping seniors, but all are welcome to join in. Our goal of 500 baskets this year will put the total number of gifts provided over the past four years at well over 3,000, thanks to the generosity of St. Luke’s members and friends and the dedication of Mainstreamers to the project.

On Sunday, October 17, there will be a “Warm Your Heart” table in the Courtyard where volunteers will be collecting contributions to make this year’s gifts possible. Stop by,

learn more, get involved!For more information, contact project coordinator Jane Tope at j.tope@yahoo.com.

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The Good Will classOctober 17, the Good Will class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Resource Room (B154). Andy Beaubien, guest teacher, will speak on The Anthrompomor-phization of God, or how we try to make God more like us.

The New Beginnings Class will study Chasing Daylight: a study on the life of Jonathan through November 21. Pastor Erwin McManus calls us to risk everything for a life of genuine purpose-to step out in faith to become movers and shakers rather than moaners and slack-ers. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in B241.

Three new Sunday School classes The Common Ground Class is for parents with young children and concentrates on social and spiritual growth. The class meets in B241at 9:45 a.m.A class for recent college graduates meets in the Blanton Building at 9:45 a.m.8th Place in the Youth Wing at 9:45 a.m.

adult ministries

October 24“The Power of Presence”

Second in the seriesStanding on the Promises

Matthew 28:16-20Dr. Tom Pace–Westheimer Campus

Rev. Justin Coleman preaching–Gethsemane CampusRev. Alison Gardner Young preaching–Westheimer Campus

The altar flowers are dedicated to the glory of God.

October 17“No Loss of Heart” First in the Series

Standing on the PromisesLuke 18:1-8

Dr. Tom Pace–Westheimer CampusRev. Justin Coleman preaching–Gethsemane Campus

Rev. Alison Gardner Young preaching–Westheimer Campus

The altar flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ernest Eutsler and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Abdo by Ann Abdo Eutsler and in loving memory of Thomas Leland

Whitcomb and Sandra Deacon Whitcomb by Ty, Trish, Rylan and Walker Whitcomb.

Gethsemane Campus8:30 a.m. Blended Communion service

9:45 a.m. Servicio en Español – Spanish Worship10:55 a.m. Traditional Worship

Westheimer Campus8:30 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*6 p.m. Sunday – Improvisation Worship, Chapel

* Sanctuary

Sermon videos, podcasts and corresponding study guides are available online at

www.stlukesmethodist.org/worship/sermons

worship

Who Will Be Saved Study

Who Will Be Saved? by Will Willimon is the basis of a new curriculum written by St. Luke’s Interns with a DVD Companion featuring Bishop Willimon. Books, study guides and DVDs are available for small groups and Sunday school classes. Con-tact 713-402-5139.

On Sunday, October 31, Dr.

Greg Jones, Vice President and Vice Provost for

global Strategy and Programs, Duke University, will be a special guest speaker at

the Gethsemane Campus

Dr. Jones served as Dean of the Duke Divinity School (1997-2010) and was appointed to his present position in July 2010. He

has published and traveled extensively and has a very well respected un-derstanding of the status and challenges of the Methodist church both in North

America and in foreign countries. He also has served Duke University as a leader in its formal Leadership Programs and in financial development.

St. Luke’s UMC and Duke Divinity School have formed a partnership for devel-oping creative urban outreach ministry programs that will be deployed

through our Gethsemane campus. Dr. Jones has been a leader in the development of this partnership. We all will gain from his comments

and insights about the potential of these programs.

Please plan to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to listen to and share with this noted leader of our denomination.

You may direct questions and comments to Rev. Coleman (713-622-5710) or to Corky Fowler, 713-774-4262. Fellowship begins

at 9:30 a.m., the program begins at 9:45 a.m.

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