Betty Owens Geary Luke 2:41-49; New International Version 41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to [...]

Meghan Kazmann, Member Esther 4:14 (ESV) For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish.  And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this? Reflection: When Mordecai says to Queen Esther that perhaps she has come to her “royal position for such a time as this,” she must have been terrified.  Her cousin, her trusted confidant, was basically declaring she was destined to risk her life to save her people.  While this [...]

Vicki Keiser, Stephen’s Ministry and Church Council Proverbs 6:6-11 6 Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no chief, Officer or ruler, 8 Prepares her food in the summer And gathers her provision in the harvest. 9 How long will you lie down, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest"-- 11 Your poverty will come in like a vagabond And your need like an armed man. Reflection: Sluggard—this word just rolls off the tongue, [...]

“I want to challenge each of you to think of someone who needs to be told these words, 'I love you and there's nothing you can do about it.' After you have told them, you can explain that this is what God says to each of us every day. Spread the good news." Excerpt from Rev. Denham's sermon from August 5, 2012 Reverend Bill Denham was appointed to St. Luke’s UMC in June of 2012 and served as Pastor of Caring for eight years. He loved the staff and church family [...]

Chrissie Prichard, member since 2007, Outreach Council member Psalm 1:1-2 (NIV) “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.” Colossians 3:16 (CEB) “The word of Christ must live in you richly. Teach and warn each other with all wisdom by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” Reflection: Reading the Bible has never [...]

By Dr. Tom PaceActs 1:6-86 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”  Reflection:Many years ago, I was the pastor of a small church in the city of South Houston. [...]