News & Updates
reVision at the Batting Cages, by Charles Rotramel
reVision ministry to gang-affected youth introduces group to baseball.
Looking For Friends, by Joy Johnston
Do you like meeting new people? Do you like welcoming people into the church? Then we may be looking for you!
Renewal of the Church, by Rev. Justin Coleman
Recently, I read an article by Jon Nielson entitled, 3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don’t Leave the Church.
A Broken Pot, by Dr. Tom Pace
Brennan Manning, in his wonderful book Ruthless Trust, tells the story of a water bearer in India. He had a pole he carried across his shoulders, and on each end there was a pot. On one end, there was a perfect pot, and on the other, a pot with a crack in it.
How did a businesswomen in Virginia end up as a pastor at St Luke’s? Meet Laralee DeHart., by St. Luke's Staff
Although Rev. Laralee DeHart has been a member of St. Luke's clergy for several years, until recently she has spent the majority of her in time in her role as Chaplin at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. She now has been appointed by the Bishop as clergy to St Luke's to serve in two roles.
A Necessary Uprising, by Rev. Justin Coleman
There is hope. At the edges and on the margins there are pastors and churches that are trying bold and new things. They are adapting and innovating in faithful ways. Here at St. Luke’s we are doing some innovating and risk taking of our own.
Uprising, by Dr. Tom Pace
Sid Davis, the Director of Music and Fine Arts here at St. Luke’s, will sometimes ask a question when we are in the midst of a difficult decision: “What would you do if you were not afraid?”
Student Ministries Engages Youth Ministry Architects, by Student Ministries
We are partnering with Youth Ministry Architects (YMA) for the purpose of ministering more faithfully, intelligently, and effectively to our students.
Open the Floodgates - We’re Asking for Your Input About Our Website, by Chris Davidson
Tell us how we’re doing and share ideas you might have for how our website could be one that you’d be proud to share.
The Importance of "And", by Dr. Tom Pace
I have been reading about hedgehogs. The hedgehog principle grows from an ancient Greek aphorism that says “the fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.” It is often applied to businesses, pointing out that an enterprise needs to be clear about its core competency – the one thing that really makes it go.
A Lenten Book Suggestion, by Justin Coleman
I like to read. As I enter into the Lenten journey with Christ, I often say to him, “I’ll go, but can I bring a good book?” This year, one of the books that I am reading is a recent publication from a friend of mine entitled Still: Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis by Lauren Winner.
Remember, by Dr. Tom Pace
God is God of sunshine and rain, daytime and nighttime, celebration and mourning. Remember.
Get to Know StLukesMethodist.org - Getting Social, by Chris Davidson
Chris Brogan, a popular blogger at www.chrisbrogan. com, is quoted as saying, Every day is someone’s first day. This is a great reminder that everyday somebody is having a first experience with our church community.
Turning The Looking Glass Inward, by Paige Roane
Counseling offers people the opportunity to learn about themselves while simultaneously using the therapist as a sounding board.
Volunteers Needed for Easter at the Park, by Louise McEvoy
Thanks to the efforts of our amazing volunteers, our last Easter at the Park was a huge success. I am coordinating the volunteers for this year’s event and want to invite each of you to come out and help make Easter at the Park an even bigger success this year.
Our New Outreach Director has a familiar face, by St. Luke's Staff
“ No person fully comes into their own until they give away a part of themselves. This is why I am so passionate about outreach. I want others to experience the great things I have through volunteering.” - Alice King
StLukesMethodist.org: A website for you, for you to own, for you to share, by Chris Davidson
Gathering together, enacting faith in love, walking alongside someone; These phrases all make sense in the context of coming together in a physical location like our church campuses or in our community. But what do they mean in the context of online, through our website or on social media channels?
A New Way To Look At Mentoring, by Nick Finnegan Counseling Center
A mentor is often thought of as an expert who guides people on a particular quest whether spiritual, financial, athletic, etc. Mentors are similar to coaches, and although coaches give advice whereas counselors do not, counselors do help clients find their way through difficult life situations.
Mentor Me, by Adam Everett
Mentoring happens in the context of friendship… but who wants to be friends with a “crazy inquisitive” Junior Higher or a “too cool for school” Sr. Higher? I do.
Restoration: Neighboring vs. Fixing, by Justin Coleman
A book that has blessed and challenged me is Restoring At-Risk Communities, edited by John Perkins.
Practice Makes Perfect, by Dr. Tom Pace
Sometimes, we have the idea that if we believe in Jesus, then the Christian life will come easily and naturally. The Scripture teaches us otherwise.
Farewell Rev. Peter Miller, by SPIRE
Bishop Janice Riggle Huie has announced the assignment of Rev. Peter Miller to serve as Sr. Pastor at Crosby United Methodist Church effective January 15, 2012.
Moving Small Rocks, by Tom Pace
Sometimes, the problems around us are so huge that it seems best to insulate ourselves from the problems in the best way we know how, and go on about our lives. A better approach is to recognize that we can't do everything, but we can do something.
Prayer Walking, by Steve McCarthy
In worship on November 6, Steve McCarthy spoke to the Westheimer congregation regarding the importance of praying for our Student Ministries.
New Counselor Brings Added Help for Church, Communty and NFCC, by Amy Birchill
Church and community members can benefit from Nick Finnegan Counseling Center's (NFCC) newest addition: therapist Derek Prins, MA, LPC.
Who knew that a call could mean so much?, by Jasmine Young
In the past two years, I have been in contact with many young men and women from the Sharpstown and Gulfton community that face hardships an average teenager should never face.
One young man in particular began attending the church after getting connected through the soccer program.
A Place to Come of Age, by Justin Coleman
When reaching out into the community surrounding Gethsemane, it doesn't take long to figure out that the families we have to pull from are diverse. The rainbow of ethnicities is immediately apparent when you step out the front door and into the community. That diversity has also become a big part of our church community.
Creeds, by Justin Coleman
In the early days of the Christian Church, there arose a need to unify the Church through the stating of common beliefs shared across the church. The Nicene Creed was created, and later, in the West, the Apostle's Creed was created.
What is Your Story?, by Tom Pace
I love to listen to people talk about their lives, to hear them tell their stories. I often will ask, "where did you see God in this journey?"
Response to Texas Wildfires, by Alice King
St. Luke's is accepting donations to respond to those whose homes and lives have been destroyed by the recent wildfires.
Welcome to Our New Website, by Chris Davidson
Welcome to our new website! It's not finished and we'd love your feedback.
