The episTleOctober 2, 2017

Volume 53 Number 1

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 WelcomeWorship on Sunday

October 8ONE service at 11:00am

Music Appreciation SundayOctober 15

8:30 and 11:00amMessage from Sarah CobbSunday School Classes

For all ages - 9:30 a.m.Fellowship in Hospitality Hall

10:30am

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

St. Luke’s StaffJim McKinney, PastorHarry Colter, Pastoral AssistantS.C. Toe, Music DirectorWes Kirkpatrick, OrganistBeth Ryan, Youth/Young AdultsMegan Warren, Children & Community ConnectionsAmy Turman, Day School/PDOAmy McDonald, ChallengersDavid Day, CLC/RecreationCarla Taylor, CommunicationsHeather Persellin-Deere, Special EventsTim Taylor, FacilitiesVickey Hobbs, Finance

A Message from Pastor JimA Spiritual Check-UpI’ve attended far too many funerals recently; however, doing so has caused me to reflect on people who have had an influence on my life. In saying that, I want you also to think about persons you have known over the years who have been a great spiritual influence in your life. Think about the special persons you have known over the years who were strongly, wonderfully, and obviously connected to God and the church. My guess is that however many persons may have come into your mind, they all have possessed the same three qualities. They have all been grateful, gracious, giving people. Over my next three Epistle articles, I want us to take a look at these three amazing signs of connectedness to God and see how we are doing.First of all, there is gratitude. You know, I have never known a greedy person who was a happy person. People who always want more and more are always unhappy because nothing they have is ever enough. On the other hand, I have never met a grateful person who was not a happy person. Happiness comes not from getting every single thing you want, but from being grateful for what you have.Early in life our parents and teachers remind us to say “Thank you” and to demonstrate our appreciation, but as time goes by, we forget and we become more sophisticated, more cynical, and more calloused by life. Let me show you what I mean. A few weeks ago, I saw this poster entitled Big Mud Puddles and Sunny Yellow Dandelions in a Sunday School classroom. Listen to these words:

“When I look at a patch of dandelions I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom, and blowing white fluff you can wish on.”“When I hear music I love, I know I can’t carry a tune and don’t have much rhythm, so I sit self-consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don’t know them, they make up their own.”“When I look at a homeless person and he smiles at me, I see a person who probably wants money from me and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them and they smile back.”“When I see a mud puddle, I step around it. I see muddy shoes and dirty carpets. My kids sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross, and worms to play with.”“I wonder if we are given kids to teach...or to learn from? No wonder God loves little children! So, enjoy the little things in life because one day you may look back and realize that they were the big things. I wish you Big Mud Puddles and Sunny Yellow Dandelions.”

St. Luke’s family, there is so much in this life to be grateful for. The riches of God’s goodness are all around us, but we have to have the eyes of faith to see them, the ears of faith to hear them, continued on page 8

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Forward in Faith4th Quarter Newsletter - 2017

“Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who

falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking

ourselves, “How can I help?”Romans 15:2 (The Message)

This past April, Lynne McAlexander, Amber Wofford, Beth Ryan, Carla Taylor, and myself attended the Orange Conference in Atlanta, GA. What attracted us to this particular conference was the theme: For Our Neighbors and the knowledge and resources that we were certain paralleled with Forward in Faith’s goals. A variety of speakers, workshops, resources, and worship experiences - all challenged participants to ask:

What would happen if the neighborhood around your church suddenly decided…• Your church is somewhere they can build solid friendships.• Your church is a safe place for their kids to talk about important stuff.• Your church actually helps when something goes wrong in your community.• Your church can help their family win at being a family.• Your church answers the questions they are really asking.• Your church gives them hope and a reason to believe.

Each of us attended workshops that applied to areas in which we currently serve and/or have a passion. We worshiped together, fellowshipped together, and “unpacked” the conference together to see how we could use the information we received in a tangible way in our ministries at St. Luke’s. Below are some takeaways from our experience – points that stuck with us, ideas that prompted us to take action, and creative ideas that we’d love to implement at St. Luke’s.• We need an overall ability to think about things in a different way. We have to pray hard about programs

that are solely focused on people who are already at St. Luke’s (while very worthy programs), but do not accomplish our calling of reaching our neighbors and sharing the Gospel with our community. These are very hard things to think about and very hard decisions to be made.

• Our new catchphrase as its currently written, #480forMemphis came out of this conference. While we had one in place prior, the conference reminded us that we need to be FOR our neighbors, turning our focus from within our walls and seeking ways to go out in the community.

• Putting young people in leadership roles is essential. Give them “keys” to leadership and help them succeed! Listen to them as we can learn from them.

• Worship needs to be warm and inviting. Less like theatre and more like family. Striving for excellence in worship can be the death grip of warmth. Authenticity is key.

• Have a party! Celebrate our neighbors and have Prodigal Parties - an event where we celebrate a second chance and pour love into those who need it most. Through the power of togetherness, we can celebrate the uncelebrated and throw parties to stir hope in hurting hearts.

• Racial Reconciliation begins with open recognition that something is wrong with the way things are. Open hearts to others acknowledging our sinfulness and prejudice. Be a safe place to disagree.

• Carey Nieuwhof ’s (author of Lasting Impact) session reminded us that it is important to focus on areas in which St. Luke’s excels rather than taking on too much. We serve our community well and there’s potential to make our service ministries even better.

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Step Out in Faith

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the

Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

fers proactive experiences vs. reactive experiences. Offer them experiences that enrich marriage vs. waiting until it is an “intervention” when one or both couples are “done”. Some fresh ideas for marriage ministry that cater to both partners: drive through Date Nights or have an 80’s, 90’s, 00’s night date night with differ-ent activities for couples to remember the spouse of their youth.

• Procrastinate on Purpose: Many church staff and volunteers have a good potential for burn out. Is there a way for us to take a step back and see how best for people to spend their resources- prayers, presence, gifts, service, witness? Can we formulate core truths that help shape our ministries allowing us to have a more team approach to all we do instead of isolated ministry areas? Focusing on our own soul health will help energize us for the work in the church and community.

• Look out into the community around you and identify those problems that people care about the most. We cannot focus on everything-we are called to specific ministry areas. Do we have ministries currently focused on those problems? Is this ministry bearing fruit? Do we have a vision? Every vision is a solution to a problem: new vision for an old problem/see old problem in a new way.

• We don’t need a new answer, we just need to commit to God’s original answer-Love. Love God. Love People. We have to prove to our neighbors that love works.

• Who feels forgotten in your community? Secondary problems can be resolved by taking on the primary problems. Potential resources- Memphis Christian Pastor’s Network, Healing Wounded History.

• Don’t be so busy doing the work of the church that it kills the work God does in you.• We have to spend some time in serious discernment about what the needs really are around 480 S. High-

land. We cannot take on the problems of the whole city, but we can take on what is happening in our own neighborhoods. One of the potential problems with this is that there are a good many of us that do not live in the neighborhood which leaves us with a disadvantage for getting to the real needs of our neighbors. It is not just the homeless and hungry. There are many other problems within families today that are being overlooked.

• Plan your ministries around the community in which you live. For example, if there’s a large homeless population, tailor ministry activities for all ages to serve those community needs. Not only does it meet the needs of the community but it teaches children, youth, families, adults to look beyond their own lives and help others instilling compassion and grace.

• Most churches either seek a hands-off approach or use a topical approach to marriage ministry. Marriage is not a topic to be covered but a rela-tionship to be discipled. Seek to reach couples in a way that of-

We all learned so much at this conference – more than we can possibly share in this newsletter but that we are implementing in our roles here at St. Luke’s. We continue to pray that God nurtures those seeds that were planted and that what we learned is fruitful in our community.

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Children’s News YOUTH NEWSHello everyone! Here’s what we have coming up:Sun., Oct. 8 - 9:30 - Sunday School 5:00-7:00 - Dinner and Youth ActivitiesSun., Oct. 15 - 9:30 - Sunday School 5:00-7:00 - Dinner and Youth ActivitiesPeace, Beth

YOUNG ADULTSWe have resumed our Thursday night dinners at church and need folks to cook or sponsor meals for this group! If you are interested, please be in touch with Beth Ryan for details! As always, please remember all of our students this school year. This week, we ask special prayers for Uziel Contreras and Wesley Dacus. If you would like to write them a note, Beth will be happy to get you their addresses!

Read to me. Sing to me. Love me.We are having a great time in Babygarten! Feel free to come anytime - once or every week. Spread the word about this free program designed for babies 0-18 months that provides exposure to language through rhymes, songs, and books. Each session will also include free play time and crafts such as toys or baby book items.Class times are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00am

Fall dates go thru Oct. 21.Winter session: Jan. 10 - Feb. 17Spring session: April 18 - May 26

Contact Marcy Mittelstadt: marciam11@att.net

WOW!WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

St. Luke’s Fall 2017 season of Wednesday evening activities has begun for our congregation and com-munity. All are invited to participate in any of the evening’s events!!

Dinner: 5:30 – 6:15 pm, Fellowship Hall Call 452-6262 for reservations by Tuesday noon each week. Adults: $6, Children and students: $4, Family rate: $20**Oct. 4: Chicken Pot Pie/Large Salad/Cherry Cheesecake**Oct. 11: Minute Steaks/Mashed Potatoes & Gravy/Black Eyed Peas/Rolls/Banana Pudding

Bible Study: 6:15 pm, LoungeA study on selected scriptures of the Gospel of John

Zumba: 6:35-7:35 pm, Gym$5 per session. Childcare can be available with prior arrangements through Coach David Day, 452-6262

Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Choir Room - no audition required!

BOO OUT is just around the corner!Keep your eyes open in Hospitality Hall for volun-teer information and donation opportunities. We will not be having a Trunk or Treat but there will be plenty of opportunities to fill your treat bag!WE’RE EXCITED FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!

Dinner with our NeighborsWednesday, October 18Fellowship Hall5:30 Gather for fellowship6:00 Dinner servedNo charge for dinner - please make reservations at the Hospitality Desk by Oct. 15.

Wednesday October 18 Theatre MemphisDepart church 10:45am for lunch at Dixie Café (on your own) then on to the theatre for “One Voice” featuring Judy

Gray. Cost is $5 Payable in advance. Deadline is Oc-tober 10th. Signup in the hospitality hall today!!Bingo has been rescheduled: Mon. Oct. 30, Lounge.

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MUSIC NOTES Sports Shorts from the CLC

United Methodist Men

Basketball Sign ups are on going. Age of June 1st 2017Junior Jammers 3, 4 & 5 year olds Cost $60Under 8 (6&7), Under 10 (8&9), Under 12 (10&11),Under 14 (12&13), Under 16 (14&15), Under 18 (16&17). Cost $65.Your fitness room is open Monday thru Friday 6:30am-6pmRemember HIM Always, Coach Day

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLSunday mornings - 9:30am Growing in Faith is like learning to swim. You learn better with a coach. Below is a listing of the current studies for each class.The Red Letter Class – Room 106, 9:35-10:30am Visit the Red Letter Class as we start a new study with Bettye Masters. A comparison of Jesus parables in the Gospels will focus on What is the main point? All ages and stages of seekers welcome. Loyal Stewards – This fall, lessons in Adult Bible Studies follow the theme, “Covenants With God.” Parents Group – is currently covering the book How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk. This class provides a sharing of real life challenges for parents of young to teenage children.Christian Homebuilders - A mix of teachers within the church and speakers from Memphis social agen-cies, journalists, and government officials concerned with social justice. Oct. 8 - Muslim friendsNewman Class - Follows the lectionary scriptures to prepare the group to hear the word that Pastor McK-inney shares in his worship sermons.Young Adult Class - Meets in the Lounge and stud-ies books chosen by the class.Growing Disciples Class - Meets in 304 of the Main Building. Studies video lesson series and books based on biblical topics and current issues.

It is crazy to think that three years ago I walked through the doors of St. Luke’s UMC as the new music director. The time I have spent here in Memphis has been full, with the highest of highs, and also a few lower points. I got to do something here in Memphis that some people might not ever get the opportunity to say. I got to live out my life’s dream. Conducting and leading an orchestra and running a music ministry with really fine musicians, I still think back in amazement. As I am sure the vast majority of you have already heard, I have tendered my resignation as Director of Music Ministries here at St. Luke’s and will be relocating to Pittsburgh, PA after All Saints Sunday, November 5th. In my eighteen years of music ministry I have left three congregations. They have all meant a great deal to me and they all held and hold special places in my heart. But this fourth one is very hard indeed.The people of St. Luke’s… you are something, right from the very start. Before I even moved to Memphis, I was getting cards and messages of welcome. You showed me that though the world is indeed scary outside of my mother’s attic, which was the last place I called home before coming here, there are good peo-ple, there are great people in this world.I don’t regret one minute of music making these past three years. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing me to serve this congregation. I am confident that singing and music making of all kinds will continue on as strong as it has always been here. I am just so honored to have been able to be a small portion of that great tradition.And now to close this, my last Epistle, as I began my first Epistle three years ago…

When in our music God is glorified,and adoration leaves no room for pride,it is as though the whole creation cried,Alleluia!How often, making music, we have founda new dimension in the world of sound,as worship moved us to a more profoundAlleluia!And did not Jesus sing a Psalm that nightwhen utmost evil strove against the Light?Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight:Alleluia!Let every instrument be tuned for praise!Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!And may God give us faith to sing always:Alleluia!

-Fred Pratt GreenYour truly humbled Music Director,Samson Charrow Toe

Thanks to all who help contribute to the UMCOR Relief Cleaning/flood buckets drive. Special thanks to Gene and Lance Gore, who helped me fill St Luke's 27 buckets for the effort. I delivered 526 buckets to Jackson from the Metro Dis-

trict to help fill 2 trucks for flood victims. In all more, than 2500 buckets have been sent to be distrib-uted. Thanks to all who helped contribute to this effort.. Steve Ragsdale

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

Congregational Support

prayer ConCerns of our sT. luke’s family

Sponsor a broadcast in memory or in honor of someone special. The cost is $225 per week. Contact Vickey Hobbs for more information.

sympaThy To the family of Mary McKinley, who died on Sept. 30. (She had celebrated her 100th birthday on April 1, 2017)

Gifts received in memory:Alvin M. Best from Bernice Tutterow, Stephen & Wendy NorthupPaul Colter from Beth & Hal Truebger, Claire KermickEbb & Lenita Deaton from Linda PowellRev. Jerry Wilson from Beth & Hal Truebger, Claire KermickBill Morris from Bob & Janie Hendrix, Rorie Read, Mary Lou Cushing, Mrs.

Charles Bray, Tom & Martha Eubank, Jack & Jane Morris, Carolyn Galloway, Susan Ly, Bernice Tutterow, Vickey Hobbs, Marcia Mittelstadt

Gifts received in honor:Lynne McAlexander from Carolyn GallowayDavid Day from a friendLisa Farrell from a friend

Megan Warren, Frank Marion, Sam McHugh, Daryl Bush, Rev. Robert Cole, Bette Colbert, Anita Wiggington, Betty Fly, Vauneida Henton, Alice Roberts, Danny Hobbs, Pam Santi, Don Day, Gil Herren, Akil Al-Chokha-chi, Jim Burch, Jr., Howard (Serenity Towers)

Those dealing with cancer: Shirley Palmer (Hospice), Herbert Montgom-ery, Brenda Blackwell, Clay Eaves, Mrs. Vick, Bob Dunham, Jack Cushing, Jennifer Cottam, Janell Smith

Homebound Members: John & Helen Wofford, Elmer Yancey, Barbara Ball, Mary Bowles, Evelyn Brady, Stan Bronson, Doris Eavenson

Bishop Bill McAlilly, District Superintendent Deborah SmithMissionaries Eric and Liz SoardOur Schools, Teachers, and StudentsFor people who come for Sunday breakfast to also stay for church services and receive the blessing of Joy.

To add, change or remove a prayer concern please contact Janie Hendrix by email: prayer.request@stlukesumc.org or fill out a yellow prayer request card located in the sanctuary pew and place it in the offering plate during worship.

New CD Ministry to begin January 2018The Church Council approved the decision on Aug. 6 to discontinue the radio broadcast at the end of 2017. A CD ministry will take its place where a CD and bulletin of the worship service will be mailed each week to homebound members and others who request them. If you know of someone who would like to receive a CD recording of the worship ser-vice, please contact Carla Taylor.

Kairos #40 to West TN State Prison (WTSP) took place recently. Kairos WTSP thanks St Luke's for their sup-port in allowing the 8 week training sessions to be held at the church. Lives were changed for the residents there. A poster will be sent in the near future to the church with the signa-tures of all 62 participants thanking us for our support. Special thanks to Renee Day and Jeanette Nunis for baking the 600 cookies for the walk. More than 18000 cookies were taken inside the prison for the staff, residents and support team for the walk. Again, Thank you. Steve Ragsdale

CONGRATULATIONS to David Day for being awarded a HARC Angel at the recent cel-ebration of outstanding community service by HARC. The Highland Area Renewal Corporation (HARC) is a Tennessee chartered non-profit organization working toward im-proved quality of life in the commu-nities surrounding the University of Memphis. Coach Day, through his leadership in the athletic ministries at St. Luke’s, has had a profound effect on the lives of many children, youth and young adults. David also coordinates the numerous activities for our senior adults through St. Luke’s Young at Heart group.Thank you, David, for your lead-ership and commitment. We are thankful for and proud of you!!

Thank you to all members of St. Luke’s. The cards, prayers, flowers, food and phone calls have brightened my day!I am slowly recovering with therapy and I am getting stronger. Continue to keep me in your prayers.Alice Roberts

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St. Luke’s CalendarWednesday, October 4 - Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Wednesday October 4 6:30am – 8:00am Morning Basketball - CLC GYM 7:15am – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast - FH 9:00am – 12:00pm BabyGarten - Lounge 5:30pm – 7:00pm Wednesday Meal/Bible Study - FH/Lounge 6:30pm – 8:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room 6:35pm – 7:35pm Zumba - CLC Gym 7:40pm – 9:10pm Young Adult Basketball - CLC GYM Thursday October 5 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 9:30am – 12:00pm Food Pantry - CLC 108 10:00am – 11:00am Al-anon prayer group - MB 213 (Newman) 10:00am – 12:00pm Small Group - MB 211 12:00pm – 4:00pm Craft Club - CLC, 103 5:45pm – 7:15pm Under 16 BB Practice- McCauley - CLC Gym 6:00pm – 9:00pm Young Adult Dinner - 3rd Floor 7:15pm – 10:15pm Fisher of Men - Gym Friday October 6 6:30am – 8:00am Morning Basketball - CLC GYM 6:00pm – 10:00pm Game Night - 3rd FloorSaturday October 7 9:00am – 4:00pm Craft Fair - CLC 9:00am – 12:00pm BabyGarten - Lounge 2:00pm – 4:00pm Magnolia Meditation Group - MB 213 4:30pm – 5:30pm Saturday Supper - FHSunday October 8 7:45am – 8:15am Community Breakfast and Devotion - FH 9:00am – 10:00am Blood Pressure Check - CLC, 104 9:30am – 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am – 11:00am Fellowship Time - Hospitality Hall 11:00am – 12:00pm Worship - Sanctuary 1:00pm – 5:00pm Basketball - CLC GYM 5:00pm – 7:00pm LIGHT Night Activities CLC 103/Lounge 5:00pm – 7:00pm Dinner & Youth Activities Monday October 9 8:30am – 11:00am Veterans - FH 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 12:30pm – 2:00pm Staff Meeting - MB 311 Tuesday October 10 6:30am – 8:00am Morning Basketball - CLC GYM 12:00pm – 2:00pm Pickleball - CLC Gym 4:30pm – 5:30pm Girl Scouts - CLC 103 6:30pm – 7:30pm Cub Scouts - Chapel/CB 2nd Floor 6:30pm – 8:00pm Naomi UMW Circle - Lounge 7:00pm – 8:45pm Boy Scouts - Scout HutWednesday October 11 6:30am – 8:00am Morning Basketball - CLC GYM 7:15am – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast - Perkins on Park Ave. 9:00am – 12:00pm BabyGarten - Lounge 5:30pm – 7:00pm Wednesday Meal/Bible Study - FH/Lounge 6:30pm – 8:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room 6:35pm – 7:35pm Zumba - CLC Gym 7:40pm – 9:10pm Young Adult Basketball - CLC GYM Thursday October 12 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 9:30am – 12:00pm Food Pantry - CLC 108 10:00am – 11:00am Al-anon prayer group - MB 213 (Newman) 10:00am – 12:00pm Small Group - MB 211

12:00pm – 4:00pm Craft Club - CLC, 103 5:45pm – 7:15pm BBall Practice- McCauley - CLC Gym 6:00pm – 9:00pm Young Adult Dinner - 3rd Floor 7:15pm – 10:15pm Fisher of Men - Gym Friday October 13 6:30am – 8:00am Morning Basketball - CLC GYM Saturday October 14 9:00am – 12:00pm BabyGarten - Parlor 10:00am – 12:00pm Sewing Guild Meeting - Lounge 12:00pm – 5:00pm Sit & Sew - Lounge 2:00pm – 4:00pm Magnolia Meditation Group - MB 213 4:30pm – 5:30pm Saturday Supper - FHSunday October 15 7:45am – 8:15am Community Breakfast and Devotion - FH 8:30am – 9:30am Worship - Sanctuary 9:30am – 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am – 11:00am Fellowship Time - Hospitality Hall 11:00am – 12:00pm Worship - Sanctuary 12:00pm – 1:00pm Church Council Meeting - Chapel 1:00pm – 5:00pm Basketball - CLC GYM 5:00pm – 7:00pm LIGHT Night Activities CLC 103/Lounge 5:00pm – 7:00pm Dinner & Youth Activities Monday October 16 9:00am The Epistle newletter deadline 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 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 October 17 6:30am – 8:00am Morning Basketball - CLC GYM 10:30am – 12:00pm Mary Rachel Circle - Lounge 12:00pm – 2:00pm Pickleball - CLC Gym 6:30pm – 7:30pm Cub Scouts - Chapel/CB 2nd Floor 7:00pm – 8:45pm Boy Scouts - Scout HutWednesday October 18 6:30am – 8:00am Morning Basketball - CLC GYM 7:15am – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast - FH 8:30am – 2:30pm Boo Out set-up 9:00am – 12:00pm BabyGarten - Lounge 5:30pm – 7:00pm Wednesday Meal/Bible Study - FH/Lounge 6:30pm – 8:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room 6:35pm – 7:35pm Zumba - CLC Gym 7:40pm – 9:10pm Young Adult Basketball - CLC GYM

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

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

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

visit our website: stlukesumc.org/google-calendar/Facebook: St. Luke’s UMC, Memphis

Instagram: stlukesmemphis • Twitter: @stlukesmemphis#480forMemphis

The episTleSt. Luke’s United Methodist Church480 So. Highland StreetMemphis, Tennessee 38111-4302

The EPISTLE (USPS #569-280) is published twice monthlyPOSTMASTER send address changes to: by ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 480 So. Highland, Memphis TN 38111-4302.

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RECORD OF LOYALTY

Sunday School 9/24 139 10/1 128Worship Attendance - September 24 Sunshine breakfast 78 No 8:30 Worship - 11:00 worship 416 494Worship Attendance - October 1 Sunshine breakfast 80 8:30 worship 38 11:00 worship 178 296Gifts & Tithes ReceivedSeptember 24 $10,627.16October 1 $7,994.33

We are #480forMemphisUse this hashtag on all of your social media posts if you tag St. Luke’s. Look around the University neighborhood and snap a picture of something great and let the community know that St. Luke’s is for Memphis and the University District.

Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s Ministries

Saturday October 7, 20179:00am - 4:00pm

St. Luke’s CLC GymGifts for all those charmingly different

someones in your life. LOCAL vendors showcasing jewelry, art, sewn creations and other types of

handmade goodness.

St. Luke's Craft Show

Booths are still available - contact Pat Anderson 489-3757 or Lauren Daughtry 487-1345

continued from page 1the heart of faith to feel them and the hands of faith to hold them and celebrate them.When I stop and think about it, the great people of faith I have known over the years, the ones who have touched my heart and influenced my life spiritually --- those amazing people --- have all had this special quality. You could tell they were strongly connected to God because they were strongly connected to the spirit of gratitude.Faithfully, Jim

Introducing a NEW way to GIVEYou can now make a contribution to our church through a mobile app! To get started, download GivePlus Church for free from the App Store or Google Play. Simply search for “GivePlus Church” to quickly find and download the app today. Then, you can easily make donations directly from your smartphone using your debit/credit card or checking/savings account as a guest or schedule a recurring donation. We hope you enjoy this new way to contribute to our ministry, and thank you for your support.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETINGOctober 22, 2017 - 12:00pm (following worship)

St. Luke’s Chapel