The episTleSeptember 19, 2016

Volume 51 Number 24

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

Music Appreciation SundaySept. 25 - One worship 10:50am

OctoberWorship in the Sanctuary

8:30 and 10:50 a.m.

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 StaffJim McKinney, 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

Recently, as I was driving along the streets of Memphis observing all the hurt and heartache, I began to reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan. I asked myself, “Where do I fit into this parable? Am I the priest? Am I the Levite? Am I the wounded man? Am I the Samari-tan?” Now, let me ask you, “Where do you fit into this parable?”That’s a tough question isn’t it! Let me tell you where I fit: *Sometimes, I’m the priest, afraid to get my hands dirty. *Sometimes, I’m the Levite, afraid someone’s going to take advan-tage of me.

*Sometimes, I’m the wounded man --- needing help and not knowing where to turn.

*And sometimes, I’m the Samaritan --- going way out of my way to help.

I suspect that you might be like that too --- a mixed bag --- sometimes good --- sometimes not so good --- and sometimes, like the wounded man, helpless even to help yourself, much less to help someone else. The next question is this, “What does this parable call us to do?” Does it require us to pick up every hitchhiker we see? Does it require us to stop every time we see someone with a flat tire? Does it require us to give a dollar to every indigent holding a sign that says, “Hungry! Will work!”I can’t answer those questions for you. I can only tell you what I per-sonally will TRY to do. I will try to mix a little common sense with my benevolence. I will try to avoid becoming the next mugging victim. But I will also try NOT to run so scared that I never help.I don’t think this parable requires me to stop and help everyone who appears to need help. But I do think it calls me to keep my heart soft --- to avoid letting my heart crust over so that I never feel the other person’s pain. Jesus calls me to care, and Jesus calls me to act. I don’t suppose I’ll ever do either one perfectly --- caring or acting --- but the more I have Jesus in my heart, the better I’ll live the Jesus-life.That’s true for you too. The more you have Jesus in your heart, the better you will live the Jesus-life.Faithfully, Jim

A Message from our Pastor

The Children’s Ministry invites You

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Open HouseOctober 912-12:30

Be sure to stop by and check out the NEW

Assembly Room & Children’s Library

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DINNER 5:30 PMFellowship Hall

$6.00 adults, $4.00 children, $20.00 Family MaxPlease make reservations for dinner by noon on Tuesday by signing up at the Hospitality Desk, calling the church: 452-6262, or by emailing

Vickey Hobbs at vickey.hobbs @stlukesumc.org

Menus9/21: Taco Salad, Refried Beans/Cookies9/28: Baked Pork Chops/Turnip Greens/

White Beans/Cornbread/Cobbler10/5: Chicken Pot Pie/Salad/Pudding

BIBLE STUDY 6:15 PMSt. Luke’s Lounge

The Word of God for the People of God

Led by Bettye Jo Masters in September“How can I read God’s words in ways that better guide my walk and talk?” This study

will look at ways to study the Bible and learn some practical techniques to help those words stick in our every day life.

Bring your Bible!

Thanks Be to God!

In October, Sue Whitt will continue the study.Each Sunday morning after Harry reads the scripture, he says, “The word of God for the people of God,” and we respond, “Thanks be to God.” But, sometimes we are more

sincere in our thanks than at others. In the October Bible Study on Wednesday evenings, Sue Whitt will be leading a discus-sion about what to do with those scriptures that we find hard to accept. Readings will be from 1 Timothy, 1 Corinthians, and Romans.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTFELLOWSHIP AND

BIBLE STUDY

St. Luke's Craft ShowBenefiting Food Ministries

Saturday October 1, 2016

9:00am - 4:00pm

St. Lukeʼs UMC480 S. Highland

Gym entrance on Midland

Gifts for all those charmingly different someones in your life.

LOCAL vendors showcasing jewelry, art, sewn creations and other types of

handmade goodness.

For more information contact:Pat 901.489.3757 or Alice 901.324.2556

Praise the Spiritfree concert featuring, from Frog Jump Tennessee...

FinchersThe

Pre-Concert BBQ Dinner 4pm provided by BarBQue Experimentincluding the famous “dessert” wall. Cost $10

Reservation for dinner due Monday, October 3rd.Dinner proceeds to benefit United Methodist Men Ministries

SaturdayOctober 8, 2016

5:15pm

love offerings accepted

United Methodist Church480 S Highland, Memphis, TN 38111

at St. Lukes UMC

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YOUTH NEWSChildren’s NewsHello everyone! Sun., Sept. 25 - 9:30 - Sunday School 5:00-7:00 - Dinner and Youth Activities (Recognizing God’s Voice)Sun., Oct. 2 - 9:30 - Sunday School 5:00-7:00 - Dinner and Youth Activities (Journaling and Praying - Sam Green leading!)Peace, Beth

Welcome to the Lighthouse!

PRAYERS FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS Please be in prayer for our College Students, especially remember Matt Bowsher, Cameron Caldwell, and Drew Carmichael. I know they would love to hear from you as well. You can contact me for addresses or drop a note in my box and I will be happy to mail it! I know they all appre-ciate your prayers and your notes! -Beth

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Children from 6 weeks to 5th Grade.

Visit stlukesumc.org/discipleship-ministries/chil-dren/sunday-school/ for information about all of

our children’s sunday school classes.

It’s not too late to sign the kids up for LIGHT Night!

It’s our new and engaging program on Sunday nights for 1st - 5th Graders. We will meet from

5 - 7 PM through December 11.We begin with dinner, followed by a lively, creative workshop, and conclude with free play.

Please register your children to ensure we have food for dinner and the appropriate number of leaders and materi-

als. For more information or to register, please go to stluke-sumc.org/discipleship-ministries/children/light-night/

Day School NewsThe Day School is collecting BOX TOPS for Education! There is a drop off box in the hospitality hall if you want to donate your BOX TOPS to our collection. We will receive a check for all BOX TOPS turned in...an easy way for us to raise money with your help! Thank you!!We have a month of school under us and we are off to a great start! It is beginning to look like fall in our hallway... but we are ready for some cooler weather! Here are some highlights from our first month of school :The PK2 class is loving Music and Chapel days!The PK3 class has enjoyed learning "All About Me" and how God made them special!

JK had a great time with apples and loving the #901Rocks community outreach!

SK had fun exploring the five senses and is loving learning to make new words as they start to read and write on their own!

If you need some extra joy in your life, please stroll down our hall and look at the work from our sweet children. Thank you for supporting our school and the mission to serve children!

BAKE SALE - Our Youth will once again be selling baked goods at the Craft Show on Oct. 1st to raise funds for our trips and activities in the Summer of 2017! Our Youth and their families will be baking for this sale, but if you would like to contribute a recipe for us to sell, we would love to have the congregation's help! Please bring any baked goods on Friday, September 30 or before 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 1 to the CLC and make sure to label it clearly with what it is and who baked it (so we can thank you!). We appreciate the love and support of our congregation so much!

UMW News ...• October 1st ... Metro District "Rol-lin On the River" 44th Annual UMW Memphis Conference Day in Milan, TN at Milan First UMC. Registration

is at 9:30am with the Program and Lunch at 11:00am. The fee is $16.00 with registration due by Sept 26th. Registration forms are in the June issue of the Clarion.• October 4th ... UMW Executive Meeting at 9:45am and Program at 11:00am. Our guest speaker is Rev James Davis of St Matthews UMC who will discuss the mission and service program at the John Meeks Center. Our social action project is to collect toys for Reelfoot Ministries.• October 8th ... UMW "Wall of Desserts". Please bring a dessert to the CLC by 3:30pm on Saturday and buy a ticket ($10) for a BBQ dinner and an evening with The Finchers of Frog Jump, TN. It will be a promising evening of music and inspiration. See David Day or Steve Ragsdale for tickets.• Circle Meetings - Bring your “Call to Prayer” offering and toy for Reelfoot Ministries.

Naomi Circle, Oct. 11, 6:30 Lounge.Mary-Rachel Circle, Oct. 18, 10:30 Lounge Guest speaker is Ruth Ann Sanford to discuss her work with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at LeBonheur Children's Hospital.

• October 21st and 22nd ... Key Women United Book Sale at Wesleyan Hills UMC - 390 S Yates, Memphis, TN. All books are $3 including some hard backs in mint condition. Proceeds will benefit the Miriam Center and other United Methodist Neighborhood Centers. Contact Alice Farina (901-494-5140) or Sharon Lockhart (901-412-9304) for further details.

Memphis Conference UMW Work Day at Reelfoot Rural Ministries

Join the Memphis Conference UMW for a day of work at Reelfoot Rural Ministries (RRM) on Saturday, November 5, 2016! All women are invited - UMW members or not! We may be doing a little painting or raking or minor repair work — general tidying up. Supplies and materials will be provid-ed. Come dressed to work (wear hard soled shoes) – and maybe bring a pair of work gloves.We’ll gather at Reelfoot Rural Ministries, 6923 Minnick-Elbridge Road, Obion, TN 38240, at 9:30am and head out to work sites about 10am returning to RRM at 3pm for dismissal by 3:30pm. Contact info for RRM – Phone: (731) 538-9970 Web: www.reelfootruralministries.orgRegistration forms are available at the hospitality desk or email Phyllis Gay at phyllispgay@yahoo.com for information.

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MUSIC NOTES Sports Shorts from the CLC

Praise the Spirit Concert Saturday October 8th 5:15pm, Sanctuaryfeaturing THE FINCHERS from Frog Jump TN. A love offering will be accepted. A BBQ supper will be served in the CLC Gym at 4:00pm for $10 a plate. The food is prepared by Memphis’ own BBQ Experiment. Desserts will be prepared by OUR OWN UMW. Come and enjoy an awesome afternoon of Food, Fellowship and THE FINCHERS.Please make reservations by Monday, October 3rd.Those making reservations will receive first come seating for the concert.

SCOUT NEWSCub Scout Pack 40 had a couple of great recruiting events at some of the local schools and our Pack has grown to 54 scouts! We have scouts from the following Elementary Schools: Campus, Brewster, Grahamwood, Idlewild, Richland, Sea Isle, Shady Grove, Sherwood, White Station and Willow Oaks. Cub Scout Pack 40 attended Scout Day at the University of Memphis Tigers Football Game on Saturday Septem-ber 17th. We had 16 scouts and 32 family members in attendance at the game. We had the opportunity to go on the field and take a pre-game picture with all the scouts in attendance. Pack 40 had the privilege of being picked to present the colors with the ROTC. Our 8 returning scouts got to present the colors with ROTC and the remaining 8 scouts got to walk on the field behind the University of Memphis Tigers Cheerleaders and Tom the Tiger III (the real tiger mascot). What a wonderful experience to be on the field when the players walked on the field and see all the fireworks.Cub Scout Pack 40 is selling popcorn as a fund raiser this fall. Our goal is to sell $10,000 of popcorn so we can con-tinue to have such wonderful experiences for all our scouts this year. Please let us know if you would like to help support the Cub Scout Pack by phone at 901-230-9174 or email at stgelaisfamily@gmail.com.

This Sunday, September 25th, we will come together for one worship service at 10:50am with the aid of strings and pipes. Led by the St. Luke’s Chancel Choir, Wesley Bell Choir, Guitar Club, and String Orchestra, this worship service focuses on the praise and adoration of our heavenly Father through the transcendent gift of music. As mentioned in my last Epistle article, let’s work together to make this music season break records in attendance. This would be a perfect time to invite a friend or a neighbor to worship. St. Luke’s not only has a history of great music, but a current standard of quality in worship and music. October 23rd at Collierville UMC you will have the opportu-nity to hear several area Methodist choirs present anthems and come together as a whole and share a mass choir an-them. St. Luke’s Chancel Choir very much looks forward to participation in this event and hopes to see you there.

Youth Basketball signups continue until Nov. 1st.Junior Jammers $60 - 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Play starts January 7, 2017.Youth Basketball $65 Under 8 thru Under 18 years. Play starts Under 8 thru Under 12 January 7th Under 14 thru Under 18 starts December 10.Team age is based on age as of June 1, 2016. Deadline to register is 11/1/2016.Sign up your child today.YOUR FITNESS ROOM IS OPENRemember HIM Always, Coach Day

FALL RETREAT NOVEMBER 12 & 13

The St. Luke’s annual fall retreat continues to offer participants’ choices.

Choose one day or choose to stay over. Nelson Woods, a 45 minute drive just outside Millington Tn., is

again hosting the retreat, set in a quiet, private wooded loca-tion with a lake view. The Saturday only attendees or so called “daytimers” may ride the church bus departing St. Luke’s parking lot at 8:30 am and returning after dinner. Sign up at the Hospitality desk if you are riding the church bus. Maps will be available with the registra-tion brochure, (coming soon) for those who choose to drive.The program begins at 9am followed by lunch at noon. Rev-erend Dennis Neenan will focus on care giving, who they are and how to prepare to grow through the experience. The fol-lowing breakout sessions allows you to choose sessions that “speaks to you”. After lunch, different afternoon activities are also planned from learning water coloring, handicraft exploring, outside games and a labyrinth meditation experience as well as free time to just hang out and visit. An unforgettable traditional cast iron cooked dinner, for all, ends the “day timers” official day. The church bus leaves immediately after dinner.If you have your own transportation you may choose to stay awhile longer, please do. Folk who stay late or who sleep over, may choose to enjoy a log fire, roast marshmallows, sing and tell stories, and visit with old and new friends. Different board games are available, along with the historical endless bag of popcorn and a kids’ movie. The evening is traditionally pretty laid back. Sunday morning begins with a late breakfast allowing people time to pack and help clean up followed by a closing commu-nion service. We are packed and gone by noon. The accom-modations are modern and the sleeping rooms provide three single beds per room. Troop 40’s Scouts will also be there camping out and working on merit badges, as well. The retreat is focused as an intergenerational event.Come to relearn or learn approaches to calmness and readi-ness. Come for the rare opportunity to enrich already exist-ing relationships and/or build new relationships. Come to an environment that supports our continued effort to hear and respond to God’s love. Come!

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

The Oct. 1 broadcast is dedicated to St. Luke’s Music Ministry Programs in honor

of Music appreciation Sunday on September 25, 2016

Congregational Support

prayer ConCerns of our sT. luke’s family

Help St. Luke’s minister not only to our homebound community but also to the entire Memphis area. Our weekly radio broadcasts are heard by many people in our community. For $225 each week you or a group of people can help by sponsoring a broadcast in memory or in honor of someone special. Contact Vickey Hobbs for more information.

Sympathy to to Winnie Kermick-Cate in the loss of her husband Kirby Cate, on

Sept. 12, 2016.

GiftS received in memory:Eileen Auxier from Red Letter Class, Joanne Williams, Rorie ReadSara & Scott Andreas from Faith Christian ChurchHarlan D. Bowsher from Ann BowsherSyble Coleman from Kathy McAllen, Virginia Hathorn, Opal Hill

GiftS received in honor:Saturday Supper from Sue FowlerS.C. Toe, Wes Kirkpatrick and the Chancel Choir from Ann

BowsherDon Bowsher, Tim & Carla Taylor, and Melissa Galloway from

Ann Bowsher

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 October 23 & 30.

Boxes and Brochures will be available in the Hospitality Hall soon for Operation Christmas Child. Put together your own box or buy a couple of things

for the packing party. Look online at samaritanspurse.org/OCC to read all about this wonderful ministry for children around the world.

The Christian Homebuilders Sunday School Class would like to invite every-one to join them on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. in room 108, located under the Sanctuary. We have a variety of speak-ers each Sunday from our local commu-nity. Come visit!Sept 25 - Sam Goff -Pres Midtown CDCOct.2- Phyllis Gay “Just Mercy” book review & discussionOct. 9 - Iletha Washington-UMNCOct. 16 - Carol Craig - recent travelsOct. 23 - Dr. Jack Henton

The Red Letter Class would like to invite you to join them this fall as they study the “small books” of the bible at the end of the New Testament. They will be reading and learning more about the books James thru Jude. They meet in room 106 located under the Sanctuary.All are welcome!

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a very important part of Congregational Care. We are so grateful to the members of this congregation who give of their time in making the shawls. We wish to thank the following for making this ministry possible:Pat Anderson, Shirley Barber, Lisa Farrell, Sara Beth Gregory, Mary Beth Hall, MaryFrances Hall, Virginia Hathorn, Linda Hensley, Opal Hill, Kathy McAllen, Jean McHugh, Margaret Tobias, Melissa Ung-berg.The Congregational Care Team

Congratulations to Sam Green, Senior at White Station High School, on being selected as a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist! Way to go Sam!

Barbara Young, Don Day, Milton Anderson, Bill Bell, Bob & Suzanne Dunham, Karie Perkins, Sam Offuett, Hannah An-derson, Suzanne Liles, Helen & John Wofford, Steve Ragsdale, Sarah Poston, William & Pam Rector, Ken & Barbara Phillips, Bob Kermick, and Gil Herren

Homebound MembersMay Gordon, Deborah Sanders, Evelyn Brady, Cwell Martin, Deloris Jones, Blanche Miller

Our Schools, Teachers and StudentsBishop Bill McAlillyDistrict Superintendent Tim CarpenterOur Missionaries: Eric and Liz Soard in Tanzania

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St. Luke’s CalendarWednesday, September 21 - Wednesday, October 5

Wednesday September 21 7:15am – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast - FH 5:30pm – 6:30pm Fellowship Dinner - FH 6:15pm – 7:00pm Bible Study - Lounge 6:30pm – 7:30pm Zumba - Gym 6:30pm – 8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room Thursday September 22 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 7:15pm – 10:15pm Fisher of Men Basketball - Gym Friday September 23 6:00pm – 10:00pm Sr. High/Young Adult Game Night - 3rd FloorSaturday September 24 9:00am – 1:00pm Basketball - CLC Gym/Kitchen/103 11:00am – 2:00pm Cancer Support Group - Lounge 4:30pm – 5:30pm Saturday Supper - FH Sunday September 25 7:45am – 8:15am Community Breakfast - FH 9:30am – 10:30am Sunday School 10:50am – 12:00pm Music Appreciation Worship - Sanctuary 1:00pm – 4:00pm Basketball Practices - CLC Gym 5:00pm – 7:00pm Youth Dinner & Activities MB 310/311 5:00pm – 7:00pm Children’s Dinner & Activities CLC Gym/103 7:00pm – 8:30pm Young Adult Gym Time - CLC Gym Monday September 26 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 10:30am – 1:00pm Bingo - Lounge 12:00pm – 4:00pm Craft Club - CLC, 103 12:30pm – 2:00pm Staff Meeting - MB 311 1:00pm – 2:30pm Small Group 2 - MB 211 7:15pm – 10:15pm Jesus is Lord Basketball - GymTuesday September 27 10:00am - 12:00pm Women’s Bible Study - MB 211 12:00pm – 2:00pm Pickleball - CLC Gym 5:30pm – 7:00pm Basketball practice- Wofford - CLC Gym 6:00pm – 8:15pm MYSP Rehearsal - Fellowship Hall 6:30pm – 7:30pm Cub Scouts - Lounge 6:30pm – 8:45pm Boy Scouts - Scout Hut Wednesday September 28 7:15am – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast - Perkins on Park Ave. 5:30pm – 6:30pm Fellowship Dinner - FH 6:15pm – 7:00pm Bible Study - Lounge 6:30pm – 7:30pm Zumba - Gym 6:30pm – 8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room Thursday September 29 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 7:15pm – 10:15pm Fisher of Men - Gym

Friday September 30 12:00pm – 7:00pm St. Luke’s Craft Show Set Up 2:00pm – 6:00pm Challengers Movie & Day - LoungeSaturday October 1 9:00am – 4:00pm St. Luke’s Craft Show 4:30pm – 5:30pm Saturday Supper - FH Sunday October 2 7:45am – 8:15am Community Breakfast - FH 8:30am – 9:30am Worship - Sanctuary 9:30am – 10:30am Sunday School 10:50am – 12:00pm Worship - Sanctuary 12:00pm – 1:30pm Forward in Faith Roundtable Lunch - FH 1:00pm – 2:30pm Under 12 BB Practice- Coop - CLC GYM 1:45pm – 2:45pm Wesley Bells - Bell Rehearsal Room 2:30pm – 4:00pm Under 18 BB Practice-Sanford - CLC Gym 5:00pm – 7:00pm Youth Dinner & Activities MB 210/211 5:00pm – 7:00pm Children’s Activities CLC Gym/103 7:00pm – 8:30pm Young Adult Gym Time - CLC GymMonday October 3 9:00am The Epistle deadline 9:00am – 10:00am Sit & Be Fit - CLC Gym 12:00pm – 4:00pm Craft Club - CLC 103 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 4 9:45am – 11:00am UMW Executive Meeting - MB 104 10:00am - 12:00pm Women’s Bible Study - MB 211 11:00am – 1:00pm UMW General Meeting - FH 12:00pm – 2:00pm Pickleball - CLC Gym 1:30pm – 3:30pm Quilting Chaos - Lounge 5:30pm – 7:00pm Basketball practice- Wofford - CLC Gym 6:00pm – 7:30pm Trustees Meeting - Lounge 6:00pm – 8:15pm MYSP Rehearsal - Fellowship Hall 6:30pm – 8:45pm Boy Scouts - Scout Hut Wednesday October 5 7:15am – 8:00am UMM Prayer Breakfast - FH 5:30pm – 6:30pm Fellowship Dinner - FH 6:15pm – 7:00pm Bible Study - Lounge 6:30pm – 7:30pm Zumba - Gym 6:30pm – 8:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room 7:30pm – 9:00pm Basketball Practice -ELP - CLC GYM

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

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

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RECORD OF LOYALTY

Sunday School 9/4 180 9/11 159 9/18 179

Worship Attendance - September 4 Sunshine breakfast 84 8:30 worship 42 10:50 worship 217 343

Worship Attendance - September 11 Sunshine breakfast 88 8:30 worship 40 10:50 worship 216 344

Worship Attendance - September 18 Sunshine breakfast 89 8:30 worship 46 10:50 worship 203 338Gifts & Tithes ReceivedSeptember 4 $12,209.10September 11 (includes e-giving) $19,266.00September 18 $9,134.22

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

October 3, 9:00 a.m.

DONATE ONLINE!Our new website is up - stlukesumc.orgWe now have a donate button at the top of the page where you can make a one-time or recurring donation via Paypal. This information remains confidential and only Vickey is notified of your gift.

On September 8, Highland Area Renewal Corporation, Inc. (HARC) held its seventh annual HARCAngel Awards (for Community Service) Banquet right here in St. Luke’s

Christian Life Center. Close to three hundred people were in attendance, with keynote speaker Dr. Rosalyn (Roz) Nichols. Meteorologist Ron Childers was the emcee for the evening, and entertainment was provided by Wings Gymnastic cheer-leaders and the Sherwood Elementary School Chorus. Dr. Victor Feisal was honored at the banquet with a new award given in his name. This award, given for linking The University of Memphis with the Community, is named for Vic, who served for many years as U of M’s Vice-president. Ce-cile Humphreys, Jr. received the 2016 honor. We are also happy to inform you that one of the HARCAngel recipients was St. Luke’s very own Music Director S.C. Toe, who combines worship leadership and higher education at the U of M. Samson is also conductor of the Memphis Youth Symphony. Congratulations and thank you for your service. HARC, is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization char-tered in the State of Tennessee in 2007. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the neighborhoods along High-land Street in Memphis. We are especially active in urban gardening, and we donate produce to St. Luke’s food pantry and others in the area. We also work closely with University of Memphis, especially through the University Neighborhoods Development Corporation (UNDC), for which HARC serves as the “Livability” sub-committee.

Dr. Vic Feisal and S.C. Toe honored at HARC Banquet.

FORWARD IN FAITHSunday, Oct. 2, at noon following worship we will gather as a church family for a Round Table Discussion. This is an opportunity for YOU to participate in how you see and believe that St. Luke’s can move Forward in Faith. Following the announcement of our new Director of Community Connections we will share a light lunch and be guided in questions that can help us ALL find a place in the community that can build St. Luke’s into a church that makes disciples for the transformation of our community and the world.