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View The Spire for September 2010 September 3, 2010 View The Spire for August 2010 August 6, 2010 August 20, 2010 View The Spire for July 2010 July 9, 2010 July 23, 2010 View The Spire for June 2010 June 11, 2010 June 25, 2010 View The Spire for May 2010 May 16,2010 May 28, 2010 View The Spire for April 2010 April 2, 2010 April 16, 2010 April 30, 2010 View The Spire for March 2010 March 5, 2010 March 19, 2010 ... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/spire Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:14 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/studies/bible The man stopped me in the hall, and I could see the passion in his eyes. He knew I was between worship services, and he didn’t have much time to explain. “I have been in church all my life. I have heard the Bible stories. I am taking Disciple right now, and for the first time, I think I get it. I see the big picture. I see how things fit together. And I just love these people, these new friends… Just wanted to tell you that Disciple works.” I want each one of you to feel that you are starting to “get it.” I want you to have marvelous “aha moments,” and meet some friends that will last a lifetime. I know of no program that can help you do that more than Disciple Bible Study. If you haven’t done the Disciple program, I want you to. For your sake, and for the sake of God Tom Pace New Disciple sessions forming for September Disciple I: (**FULL**)Becoming Disciples, Mondays 5:30-8:00pm, R24 Disciple I: Becoming Disciples,... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/studies/bible Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:39:32 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/youth/ EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS Register here for Junior High or Senior High Midweek Groups! Midweek Gathering on August 25th, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Small Groups Begin on September 1st. 6th Grade Confirmation 2010 - 2011 Beginning Sept. 12th 9:45 a.m. in the Activities Center Parents Meeting - August 22nd, 5:30 - 7 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall Confirmation Registration Form Parents as Partners - Online Submission 2010 - 2011 Medical Release Form Junior High Fall Retreat (for 6th - 8th Graders) will be September 24 - 26. We will be going by bus to Forest Glen Christian Camp in Huntsville. The cost is $99 for 6th Grade Confirmands, and $149 for 7th & 8th Graders. Register now! Want to help with the youth ministry? Submit your Parents as Partners form here! August Newsletter ChristWalkers ChristWalkers is a day of mission and outreach open to all youth. Our next ChristWalkers is October 30th. We will be working at the Gethsemane... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/youth/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:01:18 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/worship/sermons/ Tune into St. Luke's on TV St. Luke’s broadcasts worship services on Channel 51/KNWS (Channel 2 on Comcast cable) at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings. I Have Called You Friends A 3-part Sermon Series Lesson 2 Lesson 1 Date Title Audio Video Sermon Text Sermon Notes 08/29/2010 I Thank My God mp3 Watch N/A PDF 08/22/2010 Lay It Down mp3 Watch N/A PDF The Questioning God A 10-part Sermon Series Complete Study Guide Date Title Audio Video Sermon Text Sermon Notes ... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/worship/sermons/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:50:02 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/arts/visual Psalm 150:1 Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary, praise Him in His mighty heavens... [back to fine arts home] Permanent Collection Art and Christianity have been intertwined for centuries. St. Luke's is fortunate to have an extensive permanent collection of art in a variety of forms to inspire and enrich the lives of all who enter our church. Oils, watercolors, stitchery, engravings, sculpture, prints, photographs and multi-media works are all a part of our vast collection, given by many generations of generous members and friends. The most prominent piece in our collection is the Charles Umlauf sculpture in our courtyard, 'Teach All Nations' (pictured), which was commissioned and dedicated in 1966. St. Luke's is priviliged to own three other Umlauf sculptures, in addition to this one. We in the Fine Arts Ministry encourage you to look at and appreciate the beautiful art on display throughout our church campus. To read about featured pieces from our collection,... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/arts/visual Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:56:39 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/arts/arts Psalm 92:4-5 For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. How great are your works, O Lord! The Music and Fine Arts Ministry provides inspiration to those who seek expression of God's grace and love through the performing and visual arts. You are invited and welcome to enjoy and explore the many art opportunities that are available to our congregation and community. Select your area of interest from the list below: Performing Arts / Choirs Visual Arts Bridges Academy of Fine Arts Contemporary Worship Bi-weekly Fine Arts Blog, September 3 Quarterly Fine Arts Calendar - Summer 2010 Fall Choir Retreats and Open Houses! Come Sing With Us! Music and Fine Arts Staff Sid Davis Director of Music and Fine Arts sdavis@stlukes-hou.org ... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/arts/arts Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:51:10 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/outreach/missions Outreach Home | Grants | KIDS HOPE USA | Missions and Service August 31, 2010 Make A Difference E-News Opportunities to Serve: Santa Maria Hostel (for women with chemical dependencies) is seeking volunteers for the Houston Run for Recovery on Sunday, September 12. Help is needed beginning Tuesday, September 9th – 12th. Please contact Pamela at 832-630-2859 or pvangiessen@santamariahostel.org. Christian Community Service Center’s Jingle Bell Express Client Registration. Monday, October 4 - Wednesday, October 6, help parents sign up their children to receive presents during the Christmas season. 8:30am-12:30pm in St. Luke's Blanton Bldg. Please contact Jeni at 713-961-3993 x215 or seasonal@ccschouston.com. Houston GreenFest, a day-long celebration of the diversification that makes Houston unique, is Saturday, October 16th from 10 am – 4 pm. If you can help with a 3-5 hour shift, please contact Julie with the Galveston Bay Foundation at... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/outreach/missions Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:23:30 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/bridges/registration bridges | faculty | registration | enroll online | outreach | links | map | testimonials One-on-One Instruction We currently offer private music lessons in voice and the following instruments: piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, clarinet and saxophone. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the semester. Our tuition rate is $58.00 per hour, which can be broken into 30-minute ($29.00), 45-minute ($43.50), or 60-minute lessons. Please take a moment to review our policies and procedures. We have a wonderful faculty of trained classical musicians ready to make some time for you. Please call Monica at 713-402-5110 for a referral or to find out more. Register online. Class Instruction Bridges offers varied adult classes throughout the year in subjects including group voice, music theory and photography. For small children we offer Kinderpiano to teach basic piano skills to kids; Sing Broadway! gives students ages 7-12 some valuable experience putting together and performing in... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/bridges/registration Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:21:21 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/iPray/ iPray A weekly e-newsletter from Prayer Ministries at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Daily Prayer Suggestions for the week of August 30 - September 6 This week's prayer emphasis: Tuesday, August 31 Pray for the new members Shawn and Valerie Smith, Lenny and Jennifer Bianco, Craig Dagenais and Sarah Uselton, Chevy and Amy Hefley, Tyler and Lauren Harris, Kristen Welsh, Larry and Carol Trimble, and Sam and Charity Autry as they find their place to serve in ministry and for their continued spiritual growth. Wednesday, September 1 Pray for the families of Bailey Anne Brandenberger, Ellen James Conaway, Mary Evans Mann, and Huston Wayne Villarruel who received infant Baptism. Thursday, September 2 Pray for children, youth and teachers moving to new Sunday morning classes on both campuses of St. Luke’s as we begin a new school year. Pray for Friday, September 3 Pray for our Music and Fine Arts staff and volunteers as they welcome new members of every age to... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/iPray/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:00:44 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/prayer/view Isaiah 56:7 My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. There may be no more gracious act than intercessory pray for another. Below are prayer requests submitted here on our web site (Submit a Request). Each prayer will be posted for two months. Please pause for a moment and say a prayer regarding one or more of the requests below. If you would like to make a more formal commitment to prayer by becoming a Prayer Partner for the church, please contact Peter Miller at 713.402.5156. August Please pray for Stephanie... to have permanent and peaceful guardianship of my 7 year old grandaughter. Nancy Please pray for healing for Kenny who has pneumonia and is battling cancer. Dahl Please keep my friend Melanie in your prayers. She is fighting thyroid cancer. Chris Dr. Rahman has a ministry to orphans, lepers, children of lepers and a large Lodha tribe in India. He is praying for a Medical Team with a van who can come give medical treatments to the lepers and... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/prayer/view Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:19:05 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/arts/pure [back to fine arts home] Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. The Pure Sound Youth Choir of St. Luke's UMC is made up of 100+ singers from 7th through 12th grades. Members come from all over the city and beyond (Katy, Kingwood, Pearland) to participate in this exciting choir which leads in musical worship each week at our 8:30 a.m. Sunday service. Pure Sound presents an annual spring musical and tours bi-annually to places as far flung as Alaska and Scotland. Rehearsals are held each Sunday afternoon from 4:00 - 5:30 in the Choir Room of St. Luke's during the school year, and new members are always welcome. Church membership is not a... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/arts/pure Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:42:23 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/evangelism Do you need help understanding your God-given gifts and discerning what ministry God might be calling you into? Find out what your SHAPE for ministry is and let's find out where God wants to use you! Click here to take the SHAPE Assessment Click here to visit the Connection Center online and get plugged in! Current Hot Jobs - Volunteer Opportunities Contact Cecie Turlington at 713-402-5153 or cturlington@stlukes-hou.org for more information on these or any other volunteer opportunities. Children's Sunday School teachers needed... at the Westheimer and Gethsemane campuses! Sunday School can and should be life-changing in the lives of our children. Teachers are needed for 1st and 2nd graders for the 2010-2011 school year, and you will co-teach with another set of teachers so you only teach twice a month. At Gethsemane, children ages 5-12 are excited and ready to learn about the Bible and how important a life with Christ really is. Let us know if you think God is calling... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/evangelism Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:16:27 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/en/cms/2843/ Daylight Savings It's time to Spring Forward! Don't forget to set your clocks forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14th. --> Join Us For Worship 8:30 a.m. Service with Holy Communion, Sanctuary (W) Communion Service, Sanctuary (G) 8:45 a.m. Encounter Contemporary, Fellowship Hall (W) 9:45 & 11 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary (W) 10:55 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary (G) 6 p.m. Improvisation Jazz Service, Chapel (W) One Church, Two Campuses Westheimer Campus 3471 Westheimer Houston, Texas 77027 713-622-5710 Map & Directions » Facebook Page Gethsemane Campus 6856 Bellaire Boulevard Houston, Texas 77074 713-774-7693 Map & Directions » Facebook Page Quick Links: First Time? | Calendar | Children | Youth | Adults | Giving | Connection Center Counseling & Life Enrichment Hot Jobs Life Together Volunteer (@ St. Luke's) Volunteer (in Community) S.H.A.P.E. Assessment I Have Called You Friends - Sermon Series Matthew... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/en/cms/2843/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:39:22 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/fall/ More Fall Information & Resources Upcoming Sermon Series Information 08/22-09/05 I Have Called You Friends The power of Christian friendship 09/12 Gather Them In Shamblin Lecture Series featuring Will Willimon 09/19-10/10 Gather Us In 10/17-11/21 Standing on the Promises 11/28-12/19 And Heaven & Nature Sing From the Calendar You can find more information on our Church-wide event calendar. September 09/03-09/06: Pure Sound Labor Day Retreat 09/12: Kick-off Sunday for children's classes and Fall Gathering in the Courtyard 09/13-10/18: Powerful Tools for Caregivers 09/21-11/02: Birkman Discovery Workshop for Couples 09/21: UMW General Meeting 09/25: UMM Fore! Him Golf Tourament Flu shot schedule online October 10/01-10/03: Women's Round Top Retreat 10/24: 3rd Grade Bible Presentation & Breakfast http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/fall/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:35:39 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/studies/smallgroups What is a Small Group? Small Groups consist of people who want to connect with others and grow spiritually. Usually meeting in a host's home on a regular schedule, they are formed based on common age, location, interests, stage of life, etc. They are gatherings of people who come together to study the Bible serve in missions, pray for each other, and to gather socially for fellowship. Most importantly, groups learn to support, encourage and challenge each other as they take their faith journey together. Are you interested in joining a Small Group? If so, contact Marlys Barry. See a complete listing of small groups. Study Curriculum I Have Called You Friends Lesson 2 Lesson 1 Study Guide Videos, Sermon Archives & Sermon Notes The Questioning God Complete Study Guide Study Guide Videos, Sermon Archives & Sermon Notes The Lord's Prayer Complete Study Guide PDF Study Guide Videos, Sermon Archives & Sermon Notes The Lord and His Prayer Introduction ... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/studies/smallgroups Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:46:59 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/about/staff The St. Luke's staff is committed to helping you find your ministry, supporting you in time of need or simply welcoming you to worship with us. We have a diverse and talented group, with a strong focus on servanthood. Below is an alpha list of our staff; please feel free to get in touch with us by clicking on our e-mail addresses. We look forward to hearing from you! A-I Anthony Adamson 713-402-5159 Program Associate/Youth Ministry aadamson@stlukes-hou.org Mary Alaniz 713-402-5015 Assistant Director/Connecting Ministries malaniz@stlukes-hou.org Faith Ayers 713-402-5123 Director/Contemporary Worship fayers@stlukes-hou.org Barbara Bamberg 713-402-5016 Associate Director/Music & Fine Arts ... http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/about/staff Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:58:39 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/photos/ St. Luke's Photo Galleries We hope you enjoy seeing some of the people & places of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in the photo slideshows below. If you have trouble viewing the slideshows you can also find these photos & more on our Flickr site at http://www.flickr.com/photos/stlukeshouston. If you need further assistance, please e-mail cdavidson@stlukes-hou.org. Babes on Broadway - Summer 2010 Kids Kamp Field Day - Summer 2010 Sr. High Getaway- Summer 2010 Staff-Intern Softball Game Encounter Contemporary Worship Learn more about Encounter Kids Kamp Photography Project Improvisation - July 4th Celebration Staff Bowling Fun Vacation Bible School - June 2010 Gethsemane Campus Youth Activities - June 2010 Learn more about Youth Activities http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/photos/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:12:54 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/activities/lamar Activities & Transportation | Exercise Classes | Lamar Parking | UCAL Sports | Scouts Lamar Parking St. Luke's looks forward to providing parking for students attending Lamar High School. Download a copy of the Parking Covenant, call Kim Burnett @ 713-402-5108 to schedule an appointment and you may receive your parking pass. There is a non-refundable fee of $125 for the school year (we do not pro-rate). Download Forms Here: Lamar Parking Covenant 2010-2011 http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/programs/activities/lamar Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:47:09 GMT Content Managers http://www.stlukesmethodist.org/prayer/calendar 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing. This Daily Prayer Calendar is designed to aid in the daily experience of growing in grace and walking with God in a more faithful, fruitful and passionate way. Please use the guide below for suggestions on how to use this daily devotional. August 2010 Prayer Calendar' September 2010 Prayer Calendar Devotional Guide: Call to Prayer Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit to this place. Lord, listen to your children praying. Send us love, send us power, send us grace. Suggested Morning Prayer Suggested Opening Prayer Oh Lord, open my lips and I shall declare your praise. Help me to live as Christ today. In the name of Jesus Christ the Lord, Amen. Read Daily Scripture (see Prayer Calendar) Silence (meditate on Scripture; listen for a fresh word from God.) Prayer in Response to Daily Scripture What is God saying to me in this Scripture? What is God inviting me to do, be or change in my life? 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