The episTleApril 18, 2016

Volume 51 Number 14

480 S. HighlandMemphis, TN 38111-4302

901.452.6262www.stlukesumc.orgUnited Methodist Church

“We are becoming a faithful community of disciples striving to share the heart, mind, and hands of Jesus Christ with ALL people.”Mission Statement

Worship at St. Luke’sAll are Welcome

Sunday Worship8:30 and 10:50 a.m.

April 24 - Young People’s SundayMay 1 - A Day of Service

One Worship at 10:50May 8 - Donna Spencer

May 15 - Pentecost -One Worship at 10:50

Sunday School Classes For all ages - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Contents:- Upcoming Events page 2 & 3- Ministry News pages 4 & 5- Congregational Care page 6- Calendar page 7- Church information page 8

St. Luke’s StaffMichael Pence, PastorHarry Colter, EvangelismS.C. Toe, Music DirectorWes Kirkpatrick, OrganistBeth Ryan, Youth/Young AdultsMegan Warren, ChildrenAmy Turman, Day School/PDOAmy McDonald, ChallengersDavid Day, CLC/RecreationCarla Taylor, CommunicationsTim Taylor, FacilitiesVickey Hobbs, Finance

Notes from MichaelWhat’s Next! We have some big Sundays coming up at St. Luke’s. Each of the next four Sundays will be unique, providing the worshiping community with incredible opportunities to worship God. This Sunday, April 24, will be our Young People’s Sunday. At both worship times, our youth and young adult will be leading us in worship. We will hear from our graduating seniors as they bring us the message.On Sunday, May 1, we will be doing something very special. We will have one combined worship experience which will take place at 10:50 AM where we will gather briefly for a time of celebrating Holy Communion. Then we will move to the fellowship hall and have lunch together. After lunch, we will break off into teams to work on service projects in and around our community. There will be an opportunity for everyone to find a project to participate in.Sunday, May 8, is Mother’s Day, which is always a great time for worship. On this Sunday, Donna Spencer will be leading us during both worship times. Many of you know that Donna is a candidate for ordained ministry in the Memphis Annual Conference. Her leadership in our worship on May 8 will be recorded and used for her evaluation as she strives to move forward in the ordination process. It is such a great joy and privilege to have Donna serving with us at St. Luke’s. I am confident in the God given abilities that she has. Please plan to be here to show Donna your support.Finally, on May 15, we will be celebrating Pentecost Sunday. We will have one combined service beginning at 10:50 AM. We encourage everyone to wear red because immediately following worship, we will take a congregational picture in the sanctuary. This Sunday is also special because we will celebrate our confirmation class as they make their professions of faith in front of the entire congregation. This event is always a vital part of any congregation. We are so thankful for and proud of our confirmation class. In His Amazing Grip,

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Wednesday Meals - 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. Stop by the Hospitality desk and add your name to the list if you would like to have dinner. The fees are as follows: $6.00-Adults/$4.00- Children under 12 & Students/$20.00-Family Max (5) Cancellations are requested by Tuesday Noon if you will not attend dinner.

It has been our practice to provide meals for those in need and college students. We would appreciate your support through sponsorships or by adding a “hallelujah” dollar to your meal.

Menus 4/27 Minute Steaks/Mashed Potatoes/Green Peas/Rolls/Cherry Cobbler 5/4FriedCatfish/FrenchFries/Slaw/Hushpuppies/LemonorChocolatePie

WEDNESDAY NIGHTSPRING

Wednesday WorshipWearegoingtocontinueourWednesdayWorshiptimefortherestoftheSpringSemester Dinner - 5:15 - 5:55 / Worship - 6:00 - 6:40 Choirwillbeginat6:45toallowchoirmemberstoattendtheworshiptime.April20-Communion/LectioDivinaApril 27 - The ElementMay 4 - What is God Doing - A Time of Sharing (This will be our last Wednesday Fellowship for the Spring Semester)

Wednesday Night for KidsChildren’s Choir: 5:00-5:45-ElementaryKidsintheChoirroom,Pre-schoolintheChapel Children’s dinner plates will be available for pick-up so that they will be able to eat after choir.Children’s Play and Pray Time: 6:00-6:45-DuringtheWednesdayworshipatimeofactivities,devotionandprayerwillbeofferedforchildren.Anurseryisavailableforchildren3yearsandyounger.

THIS SUMMER! SPEND A WHILE ON THE NILE

JUNE 6-109AM - 12 NOON

For more information and to register for VBS 2016, visit stlukesumc.org/vacation-bible-school-2016 Paper registration forms are available in Hospitality Hall.

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YOUTH NEWSChildren’s News

PRAYERS FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTSOur College students and Young Adults need your prayers! Please lift them up in prayer, and I would love for you to send them a note of encouragement in the mail. Please call me for their addresses or drop the note to them in my box and I will be happy to mail it for you! Our prayers this week are especially for: Matt Bowsher and Courtney Chick. I know they will appreciate your prayers and a note would be nice too!A special apology to James Rogers for skipping over him on our list! Please keep James in your prayers and consider sending him a note as well! -Beth

Hello everyone! Here’s what we have coming up:

Sun., Apr. 24 - Young People’s Sunday for Wor-ship! Please be in the Sanctuary at 8 a.m. to be ready to lead our Congregation in worship!9:30 - Sunday School for Confirmands - 7th-12th graders will gather in the Youth Room to eat and fellowship between services.*No Guitar Club5:00-7:00 - Dinner & Youth Activities (Questions for our Pastor!)

Wed., Apr. 27 - 5:00-6:45 - Dinner/WorshipSun., May 1 - 9:30 - Sunday School

10:50 - Sowing the Seeds of Love Service Day!5:00-7:00 - Dinner & Youth Activities

Wed., May 4 - 5:00-6:45 - Dinner/WorshipPeace, Beth

SUMMER AND LAKESHORE ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Camp at Lakeshore can be life-changing, but the cost can sometimes prevent families from registering (between $350 and $420). We will accept donations to defray the cost of camp for those who need assis-tance. If you have questions, feel free to contact Beth Ryan or Megan Warren. LAKESHORE CAMPERSHIPS If you need help with camp fees, please contact Megan Warren or Beth Ryan. Please plan ahead of time so we can be good stewards of what we’ve been given. Apply by May 15 if a campership is needed.

Challengers After SchoolSUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY! If you know of a rising first through sixth grader, send them our way! We have tons of great summer sessions planned that are sure to be memorable experiences. Contact Camp Director Amy McDonald for more information at amy.mcdonald@stlukesumc.org or visit our summer display located in the Hospitality Hall.

Do you know someone at St. Luke's who is graduating this spring from High School, College, or Graduate School? Please make sure to touch base with Carla or Beth so we make sure and include everyone in our celebrations!

Congratulations to Sam Green and Jeffrey Cargile who were inducted into the National Honor Society at White Station High School.

Fall Retreat Save the DatePlan Now to Attend!

November 12 & 13th, 2016Growing and Resting in the Lord

Please adjust your calendar to reflect this opportunity for rest, fellowship, fun and spiritual growth opportunities.

See you there!

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MUSIC NOTES Sports Shorts from the CLCT-ball signups are underway. Play will be in-house, on our greenspace.The cost is $40, this includes a trophy, t-shirt, team photo and season ending party. The season runs May 9th-June 27th. the time 5:30pm-7pm.Mark your calendars, August 26 and 27. Bridging the Gap VI is on!!! Teams from our own Defender League, plus teams from Nashville and Dallas will be participating in raising funds for our Food Ministries. Details coming soon!!!!Your Fitness room is open, Come and exercise today!Remember HIM Always, Coach Day

Tuesday, May 3Executive meeting is at 9:45am in the UMW Room #104 General Meeting is at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall.

Our guest speakers are Erma Simmons and Gabriel Woods-Clark from the Exchange Club’s Women’s Center who will discuss “Mothers”. Our social action project is kitchen towels, potholders and dishcloths for our “Kitchen Shower”. All are invited to attend to hear this wonderful program on Motherhood and stay for lunch afterwards. Cost of the lunch is $6. Hope to see everyone there. UMW Reading Program Our first book review will be in July. Phyllis Gay will review: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Keep up your good reading. Lists are due by August 1.

If you thought things would begin to slow down as this year’s music season comes to an end here at St. Luke’s, boy you are mistaken. Let us take a minute to recap com-ing events. Firstly, this Friday, April 22 at 6:30pm in our sanctuary, we will be presenting a concert in memory of Mary Sanford Myatt. Mrs. Myatt had a passion for both children’s minis-try and music ministries. In conversations with one of her daughters, Mrs. Martha Hooper, she expressed that her mother loved good music in the church and she made sure this was a part of her children’s lives growing up. The Mary Sanford Myatt Memorial Concert will be presented by the St. Luke’s Chancel Choir accompanied by orchestra and organ. Portions of Faure’s Requiem, Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass, and Mahler’s 2nd Symphony will be shared during this concert. It is a free event made possible by the Myatt family. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience some great music in a beautiful space in honor of a great woman. On Monday, May 16 at 7:00pm the Crown College Choir and Kammerchor (Chamber Choir) under the direction of Dr. David Donelson will be here. I am so excited to introduce Dr. Donelson who was my primary conducting teacher and academic advisor to my St. Luke’s family. This is a very special concert that is also free and open to the public. We are in great need of host families from the church to volunteer to house choir members the evening of their concert. If you are at all interested, please contact the music department for further information. And finally to conclude the St. Luke’s 15’-16’ music season, we are very pleased to welcome back to the bench former St. Luke’s Principal Organist Ms. Diane Meredith Belcher. Friday, June 3 at 6:30pm the organ will be officially re-dedicated for worship. Come and celebrate as Diane Mer-edith Belcher, current Principal Organist Wes Kirkpatrick, and Director of Music Ministries S.C. Toe work together in offering an evening of great music including Saint Saens Symphony No. 3. Please do not hesitate to contact the St. Luke’s Music De-partment with any questions on our upcoming events!S.C. Toe, samson.toe@stlukesumc.org

YOUNG AT HEARTTrip to Adamsville TN. Date Friday May 13, 2016. Bus will depart at 8:30am and return after lunch.We are going to take a day trip to visit the home of Tennessee’s own Sheriff Buford Pusser. We will visit the museum in Adamsville and the cemetery where the hero of law enforcement is buried. The cost is $5. We will eat lunch at the Sawmill Restaurant. (Lunch is on your own) Signup sheet is at the hospitality desk. Deadline is Monday May 9th. Contact Coach Day for details!!!!!

QUILTING CHAOSThe Sewing Ministry is happy to announce that Quilt-ing Chaos (quilting classes) will start on Monday, April 25th from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. We will meet in the Lounge every 2nd and 4th Monday. Those who love to quilt and those who want to learn to quilt are invited to come. You do not have to be a member of St Luke's to come. Pat Anderson will be leading the class in hand quilting. If you have any questions, please call Marty Cobb at 901-324-4943.

Craft Club Jewelry SaleSunday, April 24, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.CLC HallwayMother’s Day is coming up - it’s time to shop for that special lady in your life. Come see our new items. All proceeds support St. Luke’s Food Ministries.Also we are still collecting any old or broken jewelry/beads/earrings/bracelets, etc. We can repurpose them into beautiful new items.

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The radio broadcast of Sunday Worship is on WREC 600 AM, 8:00am each Sunday.

To add someone to the prayer list please call Pastor Michael Pence 452-6262 #112 or email michael.pence@stlukesumc.org

Congregational Support

prayer ConCerns of our sT. luke’s family

Diane (Debo) Tompkins, Akil Al-Chokhachi, Sarah Jane Tice, Karen Wilson, Doris Sigman, Bill & Nancy Morris, Bob Kermick, Steve Ragsdale, John & Helen Wofford, Bobby Mason, Laverne Statler, Evelyn Brady, Cwell Martin, Deloris Jones, Doris Eavenson, Blanche Miller, Sam McHugh, Kammy Montague, Kathy Bogle, Katherine Lambert Pennington, Danny Hobbs, Jeff Irwin, Robyn Bray, Mike Rebich.Our new minister: Jim McKinney and FamilyOur Schools, Teachers and StudentsBishop Bill McAlilly, District Superintendent Dr. Cynthia DavisOur Memphis Conference delegates to Jurisdictional and General ConferenceOur Missionaries: Eric and Liz Soard in Tanzania

Sympathy to: Robin Acree in the death of her brother, Brent Richardson, on

April 12.

GiftS received in memory:Loretta Rosenbush from Mary Lou Cushing, Barbara CaldwellWalter Day from Barbara Caldwell

GiftS received in honor:Linda Hensley from St. Luke’s UMW

Greeter Ministry schedule:April 24: Denise Hensley, Ruth Sanford, Sue Whitt, Judy Green, Bob HendrixMay 1: Shirley Robinson, Barbara Caldwell, Mary Clyde McKnight, David SmithMay 8: Lisa Farrell, Carolyn Galloway, Alice Roberts, Tom PolettiMay 15: Glenda Turner, Patty Burkett, Jo Anne Rutherford, David Turner

The Radio Broadcast for the weeks of March 20 to May 22 are given to the Glory of God in memory of

Frances Brown Pattersonfrom her family.

The Christian Homebuilders Sunday School Class would like to invite everyone to join them on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. in room 108, located under the Sanctuary. We have a variety of speakers each Sunday. Our current focus is Understanding Poverty in Memphis. Beginning mid-May we will focus on our local community. Come visit!April 24 - PovertyMay 1 - GangsMay 8 - CommunityMay 15 - Crosstown/Loeb Properties

Flower DedicationsIf you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary on Sunday in memory or to honor someone, please contact Marilyn Sadler, 901-452-1347. Open dates are July 10, 24, 31.

Thanks for the wonderful attendance, support and delicious food for the Taste of St. Luke's. Thanks to the servers: Phyllis Gay, Jamille Laughlin, Betty Masters, David and Glenda Turner, Barbara Caldwell, Patricia Gore, Diane Chick, Doey Barrar, Shirley Robinson and Rorie Read. Thanks to all the men and women who cooked from the cookbook and for those new recipes that we added. Special thanks to Vice Presi-dent, Marty Cobb, Emcee, Brenda Hale for her work on the video, Betty Carter for being the Chair of ticket sales, Mary Lou Cushing for making all of us accountable, and Carla Taylor for her creative work! Thanks for a wonderful event for missions.

Pat Anderson, President UMW

conGratulationS to Sarah Louise Cobb on being named to receive The Order of St. Luke Hoyt Hickman Award for Liturgy. Her professor, Eileen, commented "Congratulations! Your work in music and worship during your entire time at Wesley has been a blessing to the entire community. Thank you, and heart-felt appreciation!"

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St. Luke’s CalendarWednesday, April 20 - Wednesday, May 4

Wednesday April 20 7:15am – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast - FH 9:30am – 11:00am Worship Planning Meeting - MB 203 5:15pm – 6:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner - FH 6:00pm – 6:40pm Wednesday Worship - Chapel 6:00pm – 6:45pm Children’s Play and Pray Time - CB 213 6:30pm – 7:30pm Zumba - Gym/Childcare CB 105 6:45pm – 8:45pm Chancel Choir - Choir RoomThursday April 21 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 9:30am – 12:00pm Food Pantry - CLC 108 10:00am – 12:00pm Small Group 1 - MB 211 12:00pm – 4:00pm Craft Club - CLC, 103 6:00pm – 9:00pm Young Adult Dinner - 3rd Floor 6:30pm – 9:00pm Concert Dress Rehearsal - Sanctuary 7:15pm – 10:15pm Fisher of Men Basketball - Gym Friday April 22 6:00pm – 10:00pm Sr. High/Young Adult Game Night - MB 311 6:30pm – 8:00pm Myatt Memorial Concert - SanctuarySaturday April 23 8:30am – 4:30pm Mental Health First Aid Workshop - MB 108 11:00am – 2:00pm Cancer Support Group - Lounge 4:30pm – 5:30pm Saturday Supper - FH 6:00pm – 8:30pm Spring Fling-- Zumba - CLC GYMSunday April 24 7:45am – 8:15am Breakfast and Sunshine Service - FH 8:30am – 9:30am Worship - Sanctuary 9:30am – 10:30am Sunday School 10:50am – 12:00pm Worship - Sanctuary 12:30pm – 1:30pm Children’s SS Teacher Mtg. - Lounge 1:00pm – 5:00pm Basketball practices - CLC GYM 3:00pm – 4:00pm Wesley Bells - MB 207 4:00pm – 5:00pm SPRC - MB 211 Library 5:00pm – 7:00pm Dinner & Youth ActivitiesMonday April 25 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 12:00pm – 4:00pm Craft Club - CLC, 103 12:30pm – 2:00pm Staff Meeting - MB 311 2:30pm – 4:30pm Quilting Chaos - Lounge Tuesday April 26 12:00pm – 2:00pm Pickleball - CLC Gym 6:00pm – 7:00pm Day School Board Meeting - MB 211 6:00pm – 8:30pm Memphis Youth Symphony - FH 6:30pm – 7:30pm Cub Scouts - CB 2nd Floor 6:30pm – 8:45pm Boy Scouts - Scout Hut Wednesday April 27 7:15am – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast - Perkins, Park Ave. 9:30am – 11:00am Worship Planning Meeting - MB 203 5:15pm – 6:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner - FH 6:00pm – 6:40pm Wednesday Worship - Chapel 6:00pm – 6:45pm Children’s Play and Pray Time - CB 213 6:30pm – 7:30pm Zumba - Gym / Zumba Kids - CB 1st Floor 6:45pm – 8:45pm Chancel Choir - Choir Room

Thursday April 28 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 9:30am – 12:00pm Food Pantry - CLC 108 10:00am – 12:00pm Small Group 1 - MB 211 12:00pm – 4:00pm Craft Club - CLC, 103 5:30pm – 7:00pm Challengers Board Mtg - MB 211 6:00pm – 9:00pm Young Adult Dinner - 3rd Floor 6:15pm – 7:45pm First Works - Gym/FHFriday April 29 No Church Activities Scheduled Saturday April 30 9:00am – 1:00pm Regional One Basketball - Gym 10:00am – 1:30pm VA Fish Fry - FH 4:30pm – 5:30pm Saturday Supper - FH Sunday May 1 7:45am – 8:15am Breakfast and Sunshine Service - FH 9:30am – 10:30am Sunday School 10:50am – 12:00pm One Worship - Sanctuary 11:15am – 3:15pm Sowing Seeds of Love - FH 1:00pm – 5:00pm Basketball Practices - CLC GYM 3:00pm – 4:00pm Wesley Bells - MB 207 5:00pm – 7:00pm Dinner & Youth Activities Monday May 2 9:00am The Epistle newsletter deadline 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 12:00pm – 4:00pm Craft Club - CLC, 103 1:00pm – 3:00pm Small Group 2 - MB 211 (Library) 5:30pm – 7:30pm Glad Helpers Prayer Group - Parlor 7:00pm – 9:00pm Coin Club - Lounge 7:15pm – 10:15pm Jesus is Lord Basketball - Gym Tuesday May 3 9:45am – 11:00am UMW Executive Meeting - MB 104 11:00am – 1:00pm UMW General Meeting - FH 12:00pm – 2:00pm Pickleball - CLC Gym 5:00pm – 6:30pm Girl Scouts - Scout Hut 5:00pm – 8:30pm Youth Symphony Concert - Sanctuary 6:00pm – 7:30pm Trustees Meeting - MB 106 6:30pm – 7:30pm Cub Scouts - CB 2nd Floor 6:30pm – 8:45pm Boy Scouts - Scout HutWednesday May 4 7:15am – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast - FH 9:30am – 11:00am Worship Planning Meeting - MB 203 5:15pm – 6:00pm Wednesday Night Dinner - FH 6:00pm – 6:40pm Wednesday Worship - Chapel 6:00pm – 6:45pm Children’s Play and Pray Time - CB 213 6:30pm – 7:30pm Zumba - Gym / Zumba Kids - CB 1st Floor 6:45pm – 8:45pm Chancel Choir - Choir Room

Calendar Room KeyMB-Main Building, FH-Fellowship Hall,

HH - Hospitality Hall, CLC-Christian Life Center, CB-Children’s Building

This is an abbreviated listing of activities.For a full listing of the most current

calendar information visit our website: www.stlukesumc.org/calendar

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RECORD OF LOYALTY

Sunday School 4/10 165 4/17 168

Worship Attendance - April 10 Sunrise Worship 86 8:30 worship 45 10:50 worship 224 355

Worship Attendance - April 17 Sunshine breakfast 94 8:30 worship 57 10:50 worship 232 383Gifts & Tithes ReceivedApril 10 (includes e-giving) $16,485.00April 17 $9,319.92

eGIVINGGiving faithfully every month helps your church keep the budget and bills in check. It is easy to do with e-giving. Forms

are available online: stlukesumc.org/churchinformation or from Vickey Hobbs.

The deadline to submit events and articles for the next Epistle will be

Monday, May 2, 9:00 a.m.

St. Luke’s Memphis Mission JourneyA Road to TransformationComing this Summer! July 18 - 22

How will you be a part of the journey?There will be different stops along the way that provide

many volunteer opportunities. More information will be coming soon.

Holy Land ToursBishop and Mrs. McAlilly are inviting us to join them on a Holy Land Tour. There are two opportunities this time.1. 10 Day Bible Land Exploration: Jan. 31 - Feb. 9, 2017 The theme of this tour is “Jesus, His Life, His Times, His Land and His Hebrew Faith. The cost of this all inclusive tour with airfare from Memphis is $3,298. Optional extensions are available.2. A 2 week cruise: Sept. 20 - Oct. 10, 2016 This tour’s theme is “Highlights of Paul’s Missionary Journeys.” The all inclusive cost of this tour, including airfare from Memphis is $3,996. The deadline for registration is June 1, 2016.If you are interested in either of these travel opportuities please contact: Vida McClure, 270-853-1603 or email: vmcclure070962@gmail.com