Stephen Ministry
 Stephen Ministry is a confidential, supervised, one-on-one caring ministry for those who need the loving support of a Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are lay people who receive 50 hours of training and who make a 2-year commitment to be available for 1 hour a week as needed for this ministry. If you would like to become a Stephen Minister or think you could benefit from one, please contact Ann Yeoman (713)-402-5046.
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From a Stephen Minister
“As a Stephen Minister, I can tell you that I've received 'seventy times seven' more than I have given. That is God's way. He is so generous when we turn our faces to Him. When we can bless others with our time, our energy, our compassion, God blesses us because we are in harmony with His purposes.”
From Mary, a Stephen Ministry care receiver
“My husband had just moved into a nursing home. Suddenly, I found myself living alone after more years than I can remember and I felt overwhelmed by all of the decisions that were now facing me. Understanding what a difficult time in my life this was, a friend from church recommended that I ask for a Stephen Minister. I had no idea what a Stephen Minister was. I thought perhaps they were religious advocates, but I soon learned that their duty is to listen. My Stephen Minister was wonderful! She was interested in my life (and I hers) and we talked about God's plan for our lives. I could say anything to her, whether I was sad or fearful. Our Stephen Minister relationship was entirely confidential. She just let me talk, held my hand when I needed it and prayed with me. She truly helped me through an extremely challenging time. While I no longer need her as my Stephen Minister, she is a good friend and always will be!”
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Divorce Recovery
 This 4-week Divorce Recovery series at St. Luke's United Methodist Church is offered frequently and is led by Dr. Kelton Ro-Trock, licensed marriage and family therapist and ordained United Methodist minister. It is a small discussion group that meets for one hour each week. Both members and non-members are welcome. The class is limited in size, so registration is required.
The next session of Divorce Recovery will be Sunday mornings July 13, 20, 27, and August 3 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the St. Luke's Center for Counseling and Life Enrichment on Edloe at Kipling (across the street from the church Activites Center). To register for the class or for more information please contact Ann Yeoman (713-402-5046).
Mourning After Morning Grief Support
 Have you experienced a loss in your life? Are you trying to deal with this stressful situation by yourself? Do you ever wonder what help the Bible can offer to help ease your pain? If you have had any of these thoughts then please come to Mourning After Morning. The purpose of our work together will be to journey through the “valley” by offering information and opportunity to grow through your grief and loss.
Topics for study and reflection will include: Who are you? Reflections about grief, realistic memories, identification of feelings, lifestyle changes, reaching out to others, and much more. All sessions will be biblically grounded.
Mourning After Morning, facilitated by St. Luke’s member Gayla Davis, is an on-going grief support group for anyone who has had a loss. Whether you have suffered a miscarriage, lost a spouse, a parent, a child, or someone else close to you, there is support for you.
If you have suffered a loss, please join Mourning After Morning from 12:15–2 p.m. in R22 every Sunday and begin your journey toward hope and healing. A sandwich lunch is offered for $5. For more information, please contact Ann Yeoman or call 713-402-5046.
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CanCare is a wonderful cancer ministry that is supported by St. Luke's with many other Houston churches. It offers hope and support to those experiencing the day-to-day struggles of cancer. CanCare is a faith-based local organization that attempts to match a newly diagnosed cancer patient with a trained survivor who can share experiences, offer information, resources and encouragement but also supports the person in a prayerful manner. Participants talk to others who have survived the same type of cancer, diagnosis and treatment. 