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An inevitable conflict exists between the church and today’s culture. The symptoms of the conflict are seen in debates over human sexuality, marriage, abortion, and all kinds of contemporary legal and political issues. At the core of the conflict, however, is a world view issue that has to do with how we determine what is right and wrong, what is true, what is moral. Our culture’s primary approach is existential, i.e. one’s personal experience.

For the church, for those who seek to follow Christ, and specifically for those who are United Methodist Christians, God’s Word is the primary source for truth. God’s Word is our first and final authority in matters of faith and practice, in matters of theology and morality.

Our Book of Discipline says the following in Paragraph 104, Section 4:

United Methodists share with other Christians the conviction that Scripture is the primary source and criterion for Christian doctrine. Through Scripture the living Christ meets us in the experience of redeeming grace. We are convinced that Jesus Christ is the living Word of God in our midst whom we trust in life and death. The biblical authors, illumined by the Holy Spirit, bear witness that in Christ the world is reconciled to God. The Bible bears authentic testimony to God’s self-disclosure in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as well as in God’s work of creation, in the pilgrimage of Israel, and in the Holy Spirit’s ongoing activity in human history…

Our standards affirm the Bible as the source of all that is “necessary” and

“sufficient” unto salvation (Articles of Religion) and “is to be received through the Holy Spirit as the true rule and guide for faith and practice” (Confession of Faith).

Because our church and our culture start from different places, it is almost inevitable that we will reach different conclusions on matters vital to the day-to-day living out of our faith. We can’t force our culture to live according to our values, but we can be a light and godly example that points people to Christ. We can seek to be a godly influence that works for godly purposes in the public arenas of life. Whether our culture believes it or not, we believe that the values found in Scripture will actually work for the good of all humanity. A few such values are the sanctity of life, the love of all persons, the commitment to care for those in need, the belief that all persons need a relationship with God.

So this week, a good friend and prospective member of our church visited with me about what our church believes about Scripture. He and I discussed a document on our umc.org website that talked about the Bible being filled with “legends,” about the Bible being “proven by experience,” about the Bible “becoming” sacred. We were left with the clear impression that the authority of scripture is conditional rather than final.

This nuanced approach toward scripture found in many corners of Methodism nowadays is troubling at best and dangerous at worst. Adam Hamilton, pastor of the largest Methodist Church in the United States, has come up with the “Three Bucket” plan for interpreting scripture. His

A note from Pastor AndyThe Primacy of God’s Word

St. Luke’s Lubbock October 2015 Visionary 3

ANNOUNCING: Eight week Pre-Marriage and Marriage Classes

+ Conversational style teachings centered around eight essential elements that make marriage work.

+ Christ-centered and biblically based. + Leaders: Scott and Diana Latham have been working

with couples for 25+ years through classes, retreats, and couples counseling.

+ Come discover the tools to navigate the joys, challenges, and triumphs every marriage faces and as we journey together growing closer to each other and to God.

Pre-marriage course: Wednesdays, Sept. 30 - November 18 @ 7:00 p.m @ St. Luke’s Southwest

Cost: $40/week or $320 for all eight weeksLimited to the first 10 couples.

Future dates also available: • Marriage course available: January – February (For couples married 2+ years)• Pre-marriage course: March - April

Contact: Scott 806-773-0051 or Diana 806-786-795

Marriage Classes

three buckets are:

Bucket #1--Scriptures that express God’s heart, character and timeless will for human beings.

Bucket #2--Scriptures that expressed God’s will in a particular time, but are no longer binding.

Bucket #3--Scriptures that never fully expressed the heart, character or will of God.

Guess who gets to decide what goes in these 3 buckets? Adam does! We do! This approach to scripture weds us to the values of our culture where personal experience reigns supreme over Biblical authority. God

help Adam, God help us. For a clear rebuttal of Hamilton’s approach just google an article by Bill Arnold entitled “Adam Hamilton’s Buckets Don’t Hold Water.”

I am so worried that many of us will read this article and say, “Man, that was boring.” or “Kind of interesting, but what does that have to do with me?” How we view God’s Word, how we approach God’s Word, how we seek to apply God’s Word in our own lives will ultimately determine the direction of our lives and the future of our church. May the primacy of scripture stay primary in us!


A note from Pastor MattIn recent political news, Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee stated that President

Obama, “pretends to be” a Christian. He went on to state that he is concerned about anyone’s “authenticity of their faith.” As a Christian, these statements have nothing to do with my political convictions. Certainly, I desire that a qualified Christian lead our country, but more importantly I want Christians to qualify the faith they proclaim.

The definition of qualify is to “become officially recognized as a practitioner.” James 2:14 asks us what good it is to have faith if we do not show our faith through our daily living. In Philippians 2:12-18 the Apostle Paul tells us that we are to live each day in a way that shows we really live as we believe. Our faith is not just reciting a prayer and do nothing else. Our faith is practicing the power and presence that the prayer brought into our lives through a daily journey as Christ draws us closer to himself.

By the way, there are no prerequisites to qualify our faith as followers of Jesus Christ. All you have to do to qualify your faith is to practice your faith. In October we are going to talk about practicing our faith through our Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service and Witness. We recite these words each time someone joins the membership of our church, but do we actually practice what we preach?

I am asking that each person begin asking the Lord to reveal which area of your life where you need to grow. Do you need to begin praying in a particular way? How can you be more present in our faith community? In what way do you need to share your gifts? Maybe you have been serving for years, but the Lord wants you to serve in a new way. How about the witness of your life: do people know you’re a Christian by how you live?

Mike Huckabee is correct that we do not need to be pretenders, but rather authentic followers of Jesus Christ. The world will know we follow Jesus by our love towards each other. John 13:35

They will know us by our....

On October 10th, St. Luke’s is partnering with the American Red Cross to install between 600 and 1,000 smoke alarms in the Lubbock community. The American Red Cross has undertaken the goal of reducing fire death and injury across the country in the next two years. We are hoping to make a large impact here in Lubbock quicker than that.

Here are two ways you can be a part of this effort:1. If you know of a family that needs a smoke detector, please send their

contact information to [email protected]. A smoke will be delivered and installed for them by appointment on Oct. 10.

2. If you would like to be a part of a group going door-to-door to offer this service, contact John Cummings at the Red Cross, 765-8534. Please respond by noon on Monday, October 5th.


Music MinistryAs we begin to enjoy the

beautiful fall weather of the South Plains, remember that part of our enjoyment in this life comes from serving God and serving the church, and we do this by getting “plugged into” the church community. The Music Ministry has several music ensembles and service teams that are a great place to serve. Here is a brief description of each:

• Adult Choir- sings weekly during worship/ need to be able to carry a tune/ rehearse Wednesdays

• Orchestra- plays monthly during worship/ need to read music & have instrument/ rehearse Wednesdays

• Bellchoir- plays about 3 times a semester/ need to read music/ rehearse Monday evenings

• Praise Band- plays weekly during 10:45 service/ sing or play an instrument/ rehearse Saturday mornings

• Sound Crew- run the sound board once a month/ we will train you

• Media Crew- run the slides during worship once a month/ we will train you

• Librarian- assist with organizing music and documents in the music ministry/ flexible schedule

An area we especially need people is the Adult Choir.

Our numbers are low right now, and in order to offer a great program for Christmas, we need people to sing in choir. Why not consider being a Seasonal Singer? This is great way to help out and to experience the wonderful music of Christmas. You just need to be able to carry a tune; you don’t have to read music. There are several people in each section that read music and will help you learn your part. And, I’ve carefully selected music that will be a pleasure to sing but won’t be difficult to learn. A Seasonal Singer will just attend the first part of our weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. Here is what the rehearsals will look like:

-7:00 until 7:45- Christmas Music for Regular Choir and Seasonal Singers

-7:45 until 8:30- Regular Choir rehearsal

You participation as a Seasonal Singer will culminate in the performance of Carols and Candles on Sunday evening, December 6th. You’ll also be invited to offer some of the Christmas anthems on Sunday morning, if you like. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a Seasonal Singer. The choir, the congregation and the visitors who attend Carols and Candles will really appreciate

your participation. Remember, you’ll have help learning the music. And, you won’t have to worry about your voice sticking out- there are enough people for a good choral blend. But, we still need more people to generate a strong choral presence. If you have any questions, please contact me.

UPCOMING EVENTS12/6 - Carols & Candles

Performance @ Central 6:00 pm

12/11 - BellChoir Christmas Concert - Location TBA

12/12 - St. Luke’s Singers Christmas Caroling

12/13 - Radio Show @ Central 6:00 pm

AREAS TO SERVE AND GROWChoirs, Orchestra, String

Ensemble, Bells, Band, Sound Crew, Media Crew, Librarians,

Guitar Class, Drama

-Andy C.


Ragamuffin Youth

OCTOBER 9-11Fall Retreat

Sacramento, NM

OCTOBER 18Corn Maize

3:30-6:30 pm

OCTOBER 25Volunteer Meeting

12:30 pm@ Southwest

OCTOBER 25Freaky Fun Fall Festival

5:30 - 7:00 pm@ Southwest

Want to know what's going onwith the students?

Text @STLUKESY to 81010to receive text notifications

with time, location & event details.

Volunteers Wanted!!!We are revamping our

Volunteer Team to more effectively love, serve, lead,

and grow with our students in the

Ragamuffin Student Ministry. If you are a Ragamuffin and

want a chance to experience Jesus with other

Ragamuffins in Sunday Schools, Fight Clubs, special events, or just in day-to-day

life, connect with Kurtis Vanderpool ASAP!

Ragamuffin NewsCheck out our new Parent/

Guardian E-Newslettercoming every month!

To subscribe e-mail Kurtis with the subject line “E-Newsletter” @ [email protected].

SundaysWorship, Prayer, Games, & More

dinner provided5:00-7:00pm

Southwest - NEW youth room (rm 8)

WednesdaysFight Clubs (grace groups)

Friends, Fun, Discussion & DebatesMiddle School • 6:00-7:30 Central Basement

High School • 6:30 - 8:00 Undergrounds Coffee (34th and Indiana)

Weekly Ragamuffin Activities

Ragamuffin Youth need your help completingthe new student ministries room at Southwest.

We need: 50 new chairs

Wood for a reclaimed wood wallWood for a stageCarpentry skills

There is a form online at ragamuffinstudents.org if you can sign up to help.


Children’s MinistryKids Live5:30 - 7:00 pm

Southwest Campus

Pre-K 4 year olds through 5th grade students

We’ve started a new semester of high energy games and activities, so be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes! Dinner will be served.

Registration

In order to help off-set the cost of meals and activities, we are asking each family to donate $15 per child with a maximum of $30 per family each semester. You can pay online or via cash/check to the office. Please register your kids for Kids LIVE at bit.ly/KLFALL15.

3rd Grade Bible DedicationOctober 4th at both campuses

We will be having a special celebration to honor our 3rd gradersas they grow in their spiritual development. If you have a 3rd grader,

please RSVP with your preferred service to the church office at 797-4393 or email Tessa at [email protected] by October 1st.

Corn MaizeOctober 18th

3:30-6:30

$8/person (4 and under-Free) *Be sure to tell them at the ticket booth that you are with St. Luke’s!

Meet us at the Corn Maize for an afternoon filled with food, hay rides, animals, mazes and family fun!*This will be the Sunday activity for all groups that meet on Sunday afternoons.Normal schedule resumes on November 1st.

Freaky Fun Fall FestivalOctober 25th

5:30-7pm

Southwest Campus

Open your costume trunks and bring on a scarefor a night full of games and good eats to share!

Freaky Fun Night Volunteers:The Freaky Fun Fall Festival requires A LOT of help, so please consider volunteering a couple hours

of your time to help provide a safe, fun, and Christian activity for families.Contact Tessa Armes at 438-2499 to volunteer to run a booth or donate cupcakes for the Cake Walk.

Candy DonationsCandy donations are needed in order to make Freaky Fun Night a success!

Donation boxes will be located outside of the church offices.


Partners in Development Worldwide

• meet Maria flying in from China • testimonies from Texas teachers• meet new partners joining our ministry• hear about God’s miraculous actions in China!

RSVP by October 23email: [email protected]

phone/text: 806-773-0133mail: 3312 46th St. • Lubbock, TX 79413

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched- this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we

proclaim to you eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with

the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complete” 1 John 1:1-4

We had a very exciting summer with missions here at St. Luke’s, with 3 international trips, 2 youth mission trips/projects, and our 2nd annual Missionary Conference. It was so encouraging to see members of our congregation really come alive with the love of God and His purposes for them. In this passage of 1 John, we see this intimate connection between experiencing Christ, proclaiming/testifying about Christ (missions), fellowshipping with each other, fellowshipping with God, and complete joy. I think many of our mission trip participants from this summer will testify how this passage rang true for them as they served the Lord. Even though we go and serve and give in Jesus’ name, it is our own relationship with the LORD that begins to overflow while in service to Him. Paul says to King Agrippa in Acts 26 “I wish before God that… not only you, but all who listen to me today might become as I am.” May we also share in this same heart, that we will seek to freely share with others the abundant blessings God has given us through His Son!

Upcoming Missions Events:

Great Commission Fellowship (GCF)- We have begun our second semester of GCF, a ministry to reach international students with the Gospel. We meet at 5pm at Central Campus on Thursday evenings. If you’re interested in helping, we can always use discipleship leaders, cook teams, and more Christian participants. Contact Robby or Andy Hurst for details.

Juarez Mission Trip- We are planning to return to Juarez, Mexico this December during Winter Break to build a family a house in celebration of Jesus’s birth! If you’re even slightly intrigued, contact Robby (806-787-5941) for more information.

Getting the Word Out- While most of the congregation knew of the summer mission trips, many people have not received the opportunity to hear specifically what the LORD did through those trips. If you or your small group/ Sunday School class would be interested in hearing testimony from Belize, Mexico, Israel, Dallas (high schoolers), or Romania (Frank and Teri Anderson), please contact Robby or someone you know from those trips to get that set up.

God bless you, St. Luke’s!Robby Wiginton, Missions Intern

Join us for the annual PIDW-Asia Banquet Tuesday, October 27

6:30 pm @ Southcrest Baptist Church3801 S. Loop 289 • Lubbock, TX 79423

Missions & Outreach


Upcoming EventsOctober 3 - Ad Council / Leadership Summitt @ Southwest, 9 amOctober 4 - 3rd grade Bible Presentations, all servicesOctober 4 - Southwest Fellowship Covered Dish Lunches @ Southwest, 12:30 pmOctober 4 - Hands of Jesus Snack Pack Assembly @ Southwest, 12:30 pmOctober 7 - Grace Meals and Programming Begins @ Central, 5:15 pmOctober 9-11 - Ragamuffin Youth Fall Retreat @ Sacramento, NMOctober 14 - M&M Luncheon @ Southwest, 12 pmOctober 18 - Corn Maize Family Event - 3:30-6:30 pmOctober 21 - November Newsletter DeadlineOctober 25 - Consecration SundayOctober 25 - Committment Cards dueOctober 25 - Ragamuffin Youth Volunteer Meeting @ Southwest, 12:30 pmOctober 25 - Freaky Fun Fall Festival @ Southwest, 5:30-7:00 pmOctober 27 - PIDW-Asia Banquet @ Southcrest Baptist Church, 6:30 pm

November 1 - Southwest Fellowship Covered Dish Lunches @ Southwest, 12:30 pmNovember 8 - Fellowship of Friends @ Central, 5 pmNovember 15 - All Church Thanksgiving Lunch @ Southwest, 12:30 pmNovember 18 - December/January Newsletter DeadlineNovember 18 - Church Conference & Meal

December 6 - Southwest Fellowship Covered Dish Lunches @ Southwest, 12:30 pmDecember 6 - Carols & Candles Performance @ Central, 6:00 pmDecember 11 - BellChoir Christmas Concert - Location TBADecember 12 - St. Luke’s Singers Christmas CarolingDecember 13 - Radio Show @ Central, 6:00 pm

When you see any of our pastors, give them a hug and say THANKS for all they do to serve St. Luke’s.


October 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

15:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW5:00 PM Global Christian Fellowship in FH 5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 138:00 PM Men's Volleyball @ SW

28:00 AM Hispanic Ministry Class @ C Rm 7

39:00 AM Leadership Summitt @ SW10:00 AM Praise Band Rehearsal @ Central

4First Sunday Fellowship Covered Dish Lunch @ SW8:30 AM Worship @ C9:30 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship @ SW10:45 AM Worship @ CFirst Sunday Covered Dish Lunch @ SW12:30 PM Hands of Jesus Snack Packing @ SW 3:15 PM Guitar 1 Class @ SW Room 124:00 PM Youth Ensemble @ SW4:45 PM Cherub Choir (Preschool Age)@ SW 4:45 PM St. Luke's Singers 1st -5th graders5:00 PM The Gathering-Youth @ SW 5:30-7:00 pm5:30 PM Kids LIVE @ SW5:30 PM Sessums Grace Group @ SW Rm 116:00 PM Hispanic Worship Service @ Central in Fellowship Hall

58:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer Group @ C Room 69:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer @ SW 9:00 am4:30 PM Girls Scout Troup 6403 @ SW Rm 125:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM Prayer Warriors @ SW6:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 13

65:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW6:30 AM United Methodist Men @ 6:30 am in FH @ C9:00 AM Staff Meeting 9:30 AM United Methodist Women @ C11:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting @ C5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 6437 SW Rm 12

75:45 AM Walking Through the Bible @ SW Wednesday Morning Men's Group @ SW 6:30 am12:00 PM Carmichael's Group Room 7 @ C5:15 PM Masters of Grace @ C Meal6:00 PM EPIC @ C RM 296:00 PM Grace Night @ C 6:00 PM Masters of Grace Classes @ C6:00 PM Middle School Fight Club @ C 6:30 PM Premarital Counseling Confernece @ SW


9 1010:00 AM Praise Band Rehearsal @ Central

11F4 Door Hanger Distribution St. Luke's Singers and Cherubs @ Central8:30 AM Worship @ C9:30 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship @ SW10:45 AM Worship @ C3:15 PM Guitar 1 Class @ SW Room 124:00 PM Youth Ensemble @ SW4:45 PM Cherub Choir (Preschool Age)@ SW 4:45 PM St. Luke's Singers 1st -5th graders5:00 PM The Gathering-Youth @ SW 5:30-7:00 pm5:30 PM Kids LIVE @ SW5:30 PM Sessums Grace Group @ SW Rm 116:00 PM Hispanic Worship Service @ Central in Fellowship Hall

128:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer Group @ C Room 69:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer @ SW 9:00 am5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM Prayer Warriors @ SW6:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 13

135:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW6:30 AM United Methodist Men @ 6:30 am in FH @ C9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting @ C5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 6437 SW Rm 12

145:45 AM Walking Through the Bible @ SW Wednesday Morning Men's Group @ SW 6:30 am12:00 PM Carmichael's Group Room 7 @ C5:15 PM Masters of Grace @ C Meal6:00 PM EPIC @ C RM 296:00 PM Grace Night @ C 6:00 PM Masters of Grace Classes @ C6:00 PM Orchestra Practice @ C 6:00 pm6:00 PM Middle School Fight Club @ C 6:30 PM Premarital Counseling Confernece @ SW

15Ameripride Delivery @ C & SWD's Pest Control @ C in Sanctuary5:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW5:00 PM Global Christian Fellowship in FH 5:30 PM Finance Committee @ SW 5:30 Conf Room5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM Trustees @ SW Room 126:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 138:00 PM Men's Volleyball @ SW


18F4 Door Hanger Distribution 8:30 AM Worship @ C9:30 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship @ SW10:45 AM Worship @ C3:15 PM Guitar 1 Class @ SW Room 124:00 PM Youth Ensemble @ SW4:45 PM Cherub Choir (Preschool Age)@ SW 4:45 PM St. Luke's Singers 1st -5th graders5:00 PM The Gathering-Youth @ SW 5:30-7:00 pm5:30 PM Kids LIVE @ SW5:30 PM Sessums Grace Group @ SW Rm 116:00 PM Hispanic Worship Service @ Central in Fellowship Hall

19D's Pest Control @ SW8:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer Group @ C Room 68:30 AM PS Screenings/Pictures/Music Class Rm 139:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer @ SW 9:00 am4:30 PM Girls Scout Troup 6403 @ SW Rm 125:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM Prayer Warriors @ SW6:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 13

205:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW6:30 AM United Methodist Men @ 6:30 am in FH @ C8:30 AM PS Screenings/Pictures/Music Class Rm 139:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting @ C5:00 PM Maverick D. Benefit Dinner @ SW 6:00 PM Missions Committee Meeting @ SW Conf RM6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 6437 SW Rm 12

21Newsletter Deadline @ 5:00 pm5:45 AM Walking Through the Bible @ SW Wednesday Morning Men's Group @ SW 6:30 am9:15 AM Childrens' Church in FH12:00 PM Carmichael's Group Room 7 @ C5:15 PM Masters of Grace @ C Meal6:00 PM EPIC @ C RM 296:00 PM Grace Night @ C 6:00 PM Masters of Grace Classes @ C6:00 PM Orchestra Practice @ C 6:00 pm6:00 PM Middle School Fight Club @ C 6:30 PM Premarital Counseling Confernece @ SW

225:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW9:15 AM Children's Church in Sanctuary 5:00 PM Global Christian Fellowship in FH 5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 138:00 PM Men's Volleyball @ SW

23 2410:00 AM Praise Band Rehearsal @ Central6:00 PM VAL Celebration @ C in FH

258:30 AM Worship @ C9:30 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship @ SW10:45 AM Worship @ C3:15 PM Guitar 1 Class @ SW Room 124:00 PM Youth Ensemble @ SW4:45 PM Cherub Choir (Preschool Age)@ SW 4:45 PM St. Luke's Singers 1st -5th graders5:00 PM The Gathering-Youth @ SW 5:30-7:00 pm5:30 PM Freaky Fun Fall Festival Night @ SW 5:30 PM Kids LIVE @ SW5:30 PM Sessums Grace Group @ SW Rm 116:00 PM Hispanic Worship Service @ Central in Fellowship Hall


275:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW6:30 AM United Methodist Men @ 6:30 am in FH @ C8:30 AM PS Screenings/Pictures/Music Class Rm 139:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting @ C5:30 PM Parish Wellness Committee @ C Rm 75:30 PM SPRC Meeting @ SW 5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 6437 SW Rm 12

285:45 AM Walking Through the Bible @ SW Wednesday Morning Men's Group @ SW 6:30 am8:30 AM PS Screenings/Pictures/Music Class Rm 1311:30 AM Newsletter Volunteers in Room 712:00 PM Carmichael's Group Room 7 @ C5:15 PM Masters of Grace @ C Meal6:00 PM EPIC @ C RM 296:00 PM Grace Night @ C 6:00 PM Masters of Grace Classes @ C6:00 PM Orchestra Practice @ C 6:00 pm6:00 PM Middle School Fight Club @ C 6:30 PM Premarital Counseling Confernece @ SW




October 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat


28:00 AM Hispanic Ministry Class @ C Rm 7

39:00 AM Leadership Summitt @ SW10:00 AM Praise Band Rehearsal @ Central

4First Sunday Fellowship Covered Dish Lunch @ SW8:30 AM Worship @ C9:30 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship @ SW10:45 AM Worship @ CFirst Sunday Covered Dish Lunch @ SW12:30 PM Hands of Jesus Snack Packing @ SW 3:15 PM Guitar 1 Class @ SW Room 124:00 PM Youth Ensemble @ SW4:45 PM Cherub Choir (Preschool Age)@ SW 4:45 PM St. Luke's Singers 1st -5th graders5:00 PM The Gathering-Youth @ SW 5:30-7:00 pm5:30 PM Kids LIVE @ SW5:30 PM Sessums Grace Group @ SW Rm 116:00 PM Hispanic Worship Service @ Central in Fellowship Hall

58:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer Group @ C Room 69:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer @ SW 9:00 am4:30 PM Girls Scout Troup 6403 @ SW Rm 125:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM Prayer Warriors @ SW6:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 13

65:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW6:30 AM United Methodist Men @ 6:30 am in FH @ C9:00 AM Staff Meeting 9:30 AM United Methodist Women @ C11:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting @ C5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 6437 SW Rm 12

75:45 AM Walking Through the Bible @ SW Wednesday Morning Men's Group @ SW 6:30 am12:00 PM Carmichael's Group Room 7 @ C5:15 PM Masters of Grace @ C Meal6:00 PM EPIC @ C RM 296:00 PM Grace Night @ C 6:00 PM Masters of Grace Classes @ C6:00 PM Middle School Fight Club @ C 6:30 PM Premarital Counseling Confernece @ SW



11F4 Door Hanger Distribution St. Luke's Singers and Cherubs @ Central8:30 AM Worship @ C9:30 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship @ SW10:45 AM Worship @ C3:15 PM Guitar 1 Class @ SW Room 124:00 PM Youth Ensemble @ SW4:45 PM Cherub Choir (Preschool Age)@ SW 4:45 PM St. Luke's Singers 1st -5th graders5:00 PM The Gathering-Youth @ SW 5:30-7:00 pm5:30 PM Kids LIVE @ SW5:30 PM Sessums Grace Group @ SW Rm 116:00 PM Hispanic Worship Service @ Central in Fellowship Hall


135:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW6:30 AM United Methodist Men @ 6:30 am in FH @ C9:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting @ C5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 6437 SW Rm 12

145:45 AM Walking Through the Bible @ SW Wednesday Morning Men's Group @ SW 6:30 am12:00 PM Carmichael's Group Room 7 @ C5:15 PM Masters of Grace @ C Meal6:00 PM EPIC @ C RM 296:00 PM Grace Night @ C 6:00 PM Masters of Grace Classes @ C6:00 PM Orchestra Practice @ C 6:00 pm6:00 PM Middle School Fight Club @ C 6:30 PM Premarital Counseling Confernece @ SW

15Ameripride Delivery @ C & SWD's Pest Control @ C in Sanctuary5:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW5:00 PM Global Christian Fellowship in FH 5:30 PM Finance Committee @ SW 5:30 Conf Room5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM Trustees @ SW Room 126:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 138:00 PM Men's Volleyball @ SW


18F4 Door Hanger Distribution 8:30 AM Worship @ C9:30 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship @ SW10:45 AM Worship @ C3:15 PM Guitar 1 Class @ SW Room 124:00 PM Youth Ensemble @ SW4:45 PM Cherub Choir (Preschool Age)@ SW 4:45 PM St. Luke's Singers 1st -5th graders5:00 PM The Gathering-Youth @ SW 5:30-7:00 pm5:30 PM Kids LIVE @ SW5:30 PM Sessums Grace Group @ SW Rm 116:00 PM Hispanic Worship Service @ Central in Fellowship Hall

19D's Pest Control @ SW8:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer Group @ C Room 68:30 AM PS Screenings/Pictures/Music Class Rm 139:30 AM Monday Morning Prayer @ SW 9:00 am4:30 PM Girls Scout Troup 6403 @ SW Rm 125:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM Prayer Warriors @ SW6:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 13

205:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW6:30 AM United Methodist Men @ 6:30 am in FH @ C8:30 AM PS Screenings/Pictures/Music Class Rm 139:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting @ C5:00 PM Maverick D. Benefit Dinner @ SW 6:00 PM Missions Committee Meeting @ SW Conf RM6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 6437 SW Rm 12

21Newsletter Deadline @ 5:00 pm5:45 AM Walking Through the Bible @ SW Wednesday Morning Men's Group @ SW 6:30 am9:15 AM Childrens' Church in FH12:00 PM Carmichael's Group Room 7 @ C5:15 PM Masters of Grace @ C Meal6:00 PM EPIC @ C RM 296:00 PM Grace Night @ C 6:00 PM Masters of Grace Classes @ C6:00 PM Orchestra Practice @ C 6:00 pm6:00 PM Middle School Fight Club @ C 6:30 PM Premarital Counseling Confernece @ SW

225:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW9:15 AM Children's Church in Sanctuary 5:00 PM Global Christian Fellowship in FH 5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:30 PM ESL Classes @ C Room 138:00 PM Men's Volleyball @ SW

23 2410:00 AM Praise Band Rehearsal @ Central6:00 PM VAL Celebration @ C in FH

258:30 AM Worship @ C9:30 AM Sunday School10:30 AM Worship @ SW10:45 AM Worship @ C3:15 PM Guitar 1 Class @ SW Room 124:00 PM Youth Ensemble @ SW4:45 PM Cherub Choir (Preschool Age)@ SW 4:45 PM St. Luke's Singers 1st -5th graders5:00 PM The Gathering-Youth @ SW 5:30-7:00 pm5:30 PM Freaky Fun Fall Festival Night @ SW 5:30 PM Kids LIVE @ SW5:30 PM Sessums Grace Group @ SW Rm 116:00 PM Hispanic Worship Service @ Central in Fellowship Hall


275:15 AM P31 Fitness @ SW6:30 AM United Methodist Men @ 6:30 am in FH @ C8:30 AM PS Screenings/Pictures/Music Class Rm 139:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Worship Planning Meeting @ C5:30 PM Parish Wellness Committee @ C Rm 75:30 PM SPRC Meeting @ SW 5:30 PM Titans Basketball @ SW6:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 6437 SW Rm 12

285:45 AM Walking Through the Bible @ SW Wednesday Morning Men's Group @ SW 6:30 am8:30 AM PS Screenings/Pictures/Music Class Rm 1311:30 AM Newsletter Volunteers in Room 712:00 PM Carmichael's Group Room 7 @ C5:15 PM Masters of Grace @ C Meal6:00 PM EPIC @ C RM 296:00 PM Grace Night @ C 6:00 PM Masters of Grace Classes @ C6:00 PM Orchestra Practice @ C 6:00 pm6:00 PM Middle School Fight Club @ C 6:30 PM Premarital Counseling Confernece @ SW




Good NewsFor 18 years, children have played on the existing play structurea at St. Luke’s Central.

Bad NewsThe integrity of the existing play structure (installed 1998) has been compromised and

the 10 year old turf has lost its cushioning qualities creating safety concerns.

Good NewsWith the approval of the Preschool/PDO/Afterschool Care Committee,

Preschool and PDO have selected a new play structure (designed for 2-12 year olds)and turf with plans to have them installed this fall.

Bad NewsIt is a very expensive venture.

Good NewsYou can help! Please consider donating towards the new Central Playground that will be

enjoyed by Preschool, PDO and all children who attend St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Contact PDO at 806-797-8353 or Preschool at 806-797-4396.


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KiDs Beach Club is an innovative ministry established to mobilize the church to go outside our walls to do a Beach Club in order to take the message of Christ into the heart of our community.

Beach Club is high energy and filled with fun “kid centered” clubs that meet after school for one hour one day a week for 24 weeks. Beach Club incorporate the truth of scripture every time we meet and gives us the opportunity to introduce Christ to kids.

Our Maedgen Beach Club meets Thursday afternoons from 3-4:30pm.

We need volunteers!• Club leader- Organizes volunteers and materials for

each week

• Surf Team Leaders-help lead kids in activities and build lasting relationships

• Record Keeper- enter each child’s information into record system, enter attendance weekly

Contact Stephanie Chadwick or Andy Hurst for more information about Beach Club and how you can support this growing ministry!

Maedgen/Beach Club

October Events8 - Muffins with Moms29 - Fall Festival 5:30 - 7:30

November Events5 - Art Gallery 5:30 - 6:3013 - Popcorn and Pickle Sale

December Events10 - PTA Performance 5:3014 - Cookies w/ Santa 5:30

Fall Maedgen Elementary PTA Events


GRACE NightsSunday Nights @ Southwest

October 7 Raising Cane’s October 14 Fazoli’s October 21 Double Dave’s Pizza

October 28 Mexican StackNovember 4 Stuffed PotatoesNovember 11 Chicken Tortilla Soup

Wednesday Nights @ Central

Grace for Kids & YouthKids Live (Ages 4-years to 5th Grade) and Ragmuffin youth meet from 5:30 - 7:00 - Dinner is providedContact Tessa Armes or Kurtis Vanderpool for more information.

Grace for ColllegeCollege students are invited to Andy Hurst’s home for food and fellowship.

Grace for AdultsPastor Matt will lead a group discussing GRACE that will meet in the fountain area.The Sessums will lead an open-talk, devotional-based study in room 11.Both groups are open to any and everyone and invite you to join at any time during the semester.* The Houys and The Waters also have Grace Groups that meet on Sunday nights.

Grace for KidsAges 4-years to 3rd Grade are invited for games and activities. Contact Stephanie Chadwick for info.

Grace for 4th and 5th GradersEPIC is our pre-teen ministry for 4th and 5th graders, giving them a unique place to belong and grow. This group is facilitated by Paul Thomas.

Grace for Youth“Fight Nights” for Middle School 6:00 - 7:30 @ Central Basement“Fight Night” for High School 6:30 - 8 @ Undergrounds Coffee (34th and Indiana)

Grace for AdultsPastor Andy will lead a group discussing GRACE that will meet in fellowship hall.

Masters meals are served in Fellowship Hall from 5:15 pm - 6 pm. Cost is $5/person or $20/family.We accept cash, check and debit/credit cards.

Masters of Grace Oct. 7-Nov. 11

During Masters of Grace,• Pastor Andy will continue to lead his Grace study in Fellowship Hall. • Gencie Houy will lead “Illusrated Faith: You were Created to Create” **• Henry Sally will lead “The Lives of Peter, Barnabas and Paul.” ** **read more about these classes on Page 15


“Illustrated Faith: You Were Created to Create”

Let’s gather with friends and learn more about the journaling bible movement! Come join and share your faith and heart. We will learn WHY it’s soimportant to use your creativity in your FAITH and HOW to go about using a journal/journaling bible. Recommended supplies (but NOT required):

• A separate Journal and a Bible• Journaling Bible (can be purchased at Mardel)• Other supplies if you have them: colored

pencils, stickers, stamps, paints, really whatever inspires you! (I will have lots on hand)

Grace Groups

The Lives of Peter, Barnabas and Paul

This masters group, led by Henry Salley, Is based on the Life of Paul and the spread of early Christianity. God is still using the New Testament to inspire more people in the world than follow the teachings of Mohammad, the Buddha, and Confucius combined.

We will use a short video each week, have handouts, and The Text Book is the Book of Acts in the Bible.

SundayFerguson (women)

MondayEhlers (couples or singles)

TuesdayMethodist Men

United Methodist Women (monthly)

WednesdaySmith (men)

Coward (men)Birchfield (walking group)

Carmichael (women)***

ThursdayHurst (International Students)

Baldree (men)

FridayHurst (men)

Grace PrayerMonday Prayer Group (9 am @ Central)

Monday Prayer Group (9:30 am @ Southwest)Prayer Warriors (6 pm @ Southwest)

Contact Church Office 797-4393, Andy Hurst 445-1280, or visit egrace.us for details***Our current eight week women’s study is “Red Hot Faith”.


We have not been able to start the Get Moving class back up since we haven’t been able to

find an instructor. At this month’s Parish Wellness

committee meeting, the group voted to ask the congregation for

volunteers to teach this group.

The group previously met on Thursdays at

8:30am for 45 minutes. They used weights and bands and would like to continue the same

format.

Please contact Linda McMurry or the

Church office if you are interested.

Announcements

Candy donations are needed in order to

make our Freaky Fun Fall Festival a success! Donation boxes will

be located outside of the church offices.

First Sunday Lunch at Southwest CampusSunday, October 4

You are invited to bring a covered dish to share and stay

after service for food, fun and fellowship.

Han ds of J esusSnack Packs

Sunday, Oct, 4 Southwest @ 12:30 pm

Staff BirthdayShalan Inmon (Oct. 26)

Seasons of Life presents

St. Luke’s 5th Annual “Garden Party” Ladies Spring BrunchSaturday, May 7, 2016

Ladies.... Are you interested in being involved in oneof many aspects of the planning to the creation of

next year’s ladies sping brunch?

If so, we want to hear from you! Please contact by October 30

Tina Lyon @ 806.773.0246 or Vicki Jobe @ 806.778.4824

This annual event is held in support of Women’s Protective Services


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Welcome StephanieWelcome Stephanie to the St. Luke’s UMC staff!

Stephanie Chadwick is our new Childrens Pastor at the Central Campus.

Stephanie is a native of Waco, and an August 2015 graduate of Texas Tech Univeristy with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies.

Stephanie enjoys working with Kids Beach Club and camping/outdoor ministries. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, hiking and baking.

When you see her in the hall give her a handshake or a hug and welcome her to our family!


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SENIOR PASTORDr. Andy Hurst

ASSOCIATE PASTOR/LEAD PASTOR SOUTHWEST

Rev. Matt Wolfington

ASSOCIATE PASTOR/CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Rev. Don Kinder

VIDA ABUNDANTEHISPANIC PASTOR

Rev. Jorge Jorge

MINISTER OF MUSICDr. Andy Coward

PRAISE & WORSHIP LEADERSouthwest - Ashleigh Brewer

ORGANISTKaren Dawson

CHILDREN’S PASTORCentral - Stephanie Chadwick

Southwest - Tessa Armes

STUDENT PASTORKurtis Vanderpool

MEDIA COORDINATORReba Underwood

BUSINESS MANAGERFlorence Ann McVay

CENTRALMINISTRY ASSISTANT

Shalan Inmon

CENTRAL & SOUTHWESTMINISTRY ASSISTANT

Nancy Cook

PARISH NURSELinda McMurry

AFTER SCHOOLPROGRAM DIRECTOR

Kelcee Linnenkugel

DIRECTOR OF PRESCHOOLMrs. K

DIRECTOR OF PARENTS DAY OUT

Vicki Davidson

MAINTENANCE/CUSTODIALSUPERVISOR

Stephen Sessums

CUSTODIANSVeronica Orosco

Joe Ortiz

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Dear St. Luke’s Family,

I hope you are enjoying the beginning of fall and all that comes with it. This month at St. Luke’s we are featuring a series entitled, “We Are Family!” This series will be an in depth and experiential study about what it means to be a part of God’s family and specifically what it means to be a part of our “Christ-centered family of grace” here at St. Luke’s.

During the month of October, we are asking you to attend worship all four Sundays, to get connected to a Sunday School class or Grace group, to pray about how God is calling you to make a difference for Him, and to seek God’s guidance as to how you are to give and invest in God’s work at St. Luke’s in 2016.

When folks join St. Luke’s we ask them to make two primary commitments. First, we ask them to profess their faith in Christ. Second, we ask them to become a vital part of the St. Luke’s family by supporting St. Luke’s with their prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

Prayers---these are our personal spiritual disciplines. This commitment is all about us growing in our relationship with Christ and praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Presence---this is our commitment to be physically present with one another in weekly worship of Jesus and in weekly gatherings of authentic Christ-centered community. Influence requires intimacy and intimacy requires presence.

Gifts---this is our commitment to share with His family what God has given us. Our spiritual gifts and our financial gifts come straight from Him, and we give to Jesus through the investments we make in what God is doing in and through St. Luke’s.

Service---this is our commitment to make a difference for Christ in this world. St. Luke’s may have 3 pastors, but we have 1200 ministers. All of us are called to serve and make a difference for Jesus.

Witness---this is our commitment to share our story with others. We are not called to be expert theologians, just honest witnesses of what God has done in our lives. As we share Christ’s love and invite others to be a part of His family, God will use us as agents of His grace in our hurting and broken world.

“We Are Family” was a song by Sister Sledge way back in 1979, but it has been the cry of the church since the Day of Pentecost almost 2000 years ago. Nowadays, there is much pressure from without and within upon the family of Jesus. Our values and beliefs are being ridiculed from the outside. On the inside our relationships with one another are often more conformed to the world than they are to Christ. I pray this October that we will be grow closer to Jesus and to one another.

E. Stanley Jones had it right: “If I belong to Jesus and you belong to Jesus, then we belong to each other!”

May the family of Jesus at St. Luke’s so love Him and so love each other that the world takes note that we truly are a “Christ-centered family of grace!”

Your brothers,

Andy Hurst & Matt Wolfington

october 15 visionary

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