A monthly publication of St. Luke s United Methodist Church - Kilgore, Texas LOVE GOD LIVE HIS WORD SHARE HIS GRACE JUNE 2017 ISSUE 6

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1 The VISITOR A monthly publication of St. Luke s United Methodist Church - Kilgore, Texas LOVE GOD LIVE HIS WORD SHARE HIS GRACE JUNE 2017 ISSUE 6 Dear Friends in Christ, Leo was quite a man; a true American hero even though you will never hear his name on TV. An Inuit Eskimo who lived his life off the land in the Alaskan Wilderness, he volunteered to fight in World War II. Because of his unique skills, he became a sniper. Alone, he was dropped off in one wilderness or another. From there he would find his way through the wilderness and undermine enemy command and control by killing officers of the Japanese forces. I ll never forget the scars on his legs caused by a Japanese machine gun he received while fleeing after performing his duty. Besides his medals and ribbons, his only reward for his heroics was that he was made Post Master in Beaver, Alaska, a small village nestled on the banks of the Yukon River. His challenges were not over, for Beaver was an Athabascan village and there was a history of war between them and the Inuit. Leo simply did not know how to give up, and he performed his duties in the midst of prejudice and occasionally outward hatred. It was in the midst of this challenge that Leo received his greatest reward. He fell in love with the love of his life, a beautiful young Athabascan woman. Their love was so strong that the community objections were ignored and they were happily married. Yet even in this, Leo would know hardship. After many years of bliss, his wife fell ill and died, leaving him alone once again. As horrible as those scars were, how beautiful was his face when he talked about her. One day I asked Leo, What shall I do if I am ever attacked by a Brown Bear? Pointing to my holstered Ruger.357 Magnum single action side arm, he replied, You have everything you need right there if you have enough faith. He told me that if I was ever charged by a Brown Bear I must stand tall, drawing my weapon, holding it at my side. He told me that a Brown Bear could travel at a fast pace through the brush, but if I stood there seeking to lock eyes with him, that about 15 feet from my position he would most likely stop, rise up on his hind legs, arms cocked, and begin to circle me for the fight. When he did so, I was to raise my weapon and shoot him in the chest. Leo said, You will knock him down. He went on to tell me that I must not shoot while he was down for he would panic and lunge at me. The bear would not understand what had just happen and he would find his hind legs and stand up again; when he did so, Knock him down again, after the third time the bear will not get up again. I thought for a moment. I am supposed to stand tall while the most powerful predator I would ever see charged me, only to stop and stand up and circle me for a fight? I knew that such a bear standing could rise to a height of eleven feet, weighing over 900 pounds, and I was supposed to shoot him once and wait patiently for him to stand up again? I asked Leo, What happens if I run? Leo simply smiled and very calmly replied, He will eat you. HAVE FAITH Pastor Darwood SEE PAGE 8 FOR UPDATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H. CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY.

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3 THANK YOU The Family of Deedy Adams acknowledges with grateful appreciation the kind expression of your sympathy. Dear St. Luke s Compassionate Care, Thank you for providing lunch for our family and friends after our Mom s Memorial Service. We really appreciated your kindness and support during such a difficult time. Sincerely, Christi, Kirk, Jason, Jamie and families Thank You s Thank you so much for your generous donation to Rehab s Retreat. We appreciate it so much! Our ladies are making such strides spiritually and 7 of them are about to phase up. We are so proud of them. God bless you for partnering with us. Rehab s Retreat HELPING HANDS The Helping Hands of Kilgore Cart, located in the East Hallway of the church, is in need of groceries, toilet paper, paper towels, hygiene items non-perishable items, etc. for Helping Hands. Can you spare a sack? Just put it in the cart. Your gifts will be delivered to the Helping Hands Center on Martin Street. Thank you for Giving! Your recent contribution is gratefully acknowledged by Helping Hands of Kilgore. It will be used to help the needy. The Staff at Helping Hands The United Methodist Women (any that had ever been a part) presented to the church an apron made in 1955 by the ladies of that year who had embroidered their names on it. It has been given to St. Luke s as a historical memory from the family of Lexie Brame (now deceased), who was the current president when the apron was made. Kay McKinley, the 2017 president, had Dan Brown make a frame and it will be hung in the parlor as a remembrance of all the work and service ladies then and now make to our church. Many of you will remember the names of many on the apron. CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS Jean Aills (Arabella Memory) Margarette Allison (Briar Cliff, Tyler) Charlotte Austin (Hospice) address: Bradley Bryant, 7279 Juniper Dr.Denton, Tx ) Jerry Boone (Arbor Grace #10) Barbara Cotten Chris Crawford Jan Duncan Daniel Ellis Laura Farnham Tommy Freeman Curtis Harvey Ronnie Jobe Jim/Sarah Galaway Gary Gray Sam Holley Jacque/Todd Gibbs con t on page 4 Billie Hale (daugh. Joy s home, LA) Jo Hancock Millard Harkrider Steven Jackson Mary Jordan Yvonne Kennedy Richard/Kathy Kimball Nell King Dwaine Kirksey Marie Murray Nina Fern Nichols (Arbor Grace #19) Guy (#309)--Billie (#404) Oliphint (Arabella) 3 Vivian Patton (Arabella, Kilgore) Rita Peters (Arabella, Long v) Charlene Phillips Wanda Renshaw Linda/Bill Ridder Pat Sage Fred/JoAnn Samford Jo Stiles Marilyn Summers Bonnie Sistrunk Samuel Thurston Wendell/Glennys Travis Edith Williams Wilbur Yates Prayers for Loved Ones: People will remain on this list about a month. Please let us know if they need to be on longer Kathy Adams...friend of many Mark Allen...Freddie Lollie s family Bob Barbee...friend of Mickey Smith Family, Ann White family, & many others Mac Blackstone...father of Donna Shupe & friend of many Keith Allen Brown...great nephew of Anna Rohde Rosemary Bocanegra & Martha Emili & Mary Herrera...friend, aunt, & great aunt of Carolina Bryant Jimmy Brown... friend of David Wilson Bart Covin step-brother of Ronda Dickey & friend of Mack/Toby Monday Carolyn Duren...Mother of Allison Thompson (friend of SyRena Witt) Joe Dyson...nephew of Dorothy Geese Margie Edwards...friend of Suzanne Gibson Edna Frazier... mother of Milton Frazier Reg Garner...father of Chet Garner Meagan Gibbs...niece of Bill Bryant Jennifer Gilcrest...friend of Carolina Bryant Wanda & Bill Haney...brother & sister-in-law of Ludie Courtney Reggie Hawkins...dear friend of the Whitworths & the Cottens Austin Huckaby... friend of Gus Witt Gene Hutchison...Uncle of Misty Shipman Kim Hurlburt...ex member & friend of Thompsons & others Bruce Huther & Rod Allen... brothers-in-law of Sharon & Jim McCann Loa Johnson...mother of Denise Reinert Dave Kelly...step-father of Misty Tuck Nancy King...friend of Sara Lugeanbeal Brian & Dianne Lee...Lee family Henry Lyne...brother of Martha Eschenfelder Keith Mattern...friend of Bill Bryant John McCloskey... father of Bruce Tindel Melissa McDonald...niece of Sally/Randy Holder Teresa Miller...neighbor of Sally Holder Camryn Noll... granddaughter (cancer) of Carolina Bryant s friend David Penn...friend of Tonya DeKoker Ron & Carol Procell...family Phillip & Tina Procell Roy Simmons...brother of Carol Grimes Orea Smith...uncle of SyRena Witt Dana Ransom...friend of Larry Phillips & many others Christin Reeves (cancer)...sister-in-law of David Reeves Pam Richburg... friend of Sheryl Caraway Luvia Rios...friend of Carolina Bryant Cherie Salmons... niece of Jan Duncan Alejandra Serrano...2nd cousin of Carolins Bryant Josh Shirey...cousin of Ludie Courtney Robert Shugart...father of Misty Shipman Rachel Simpson & 3 children...submittted by Lori Todak Robert Stiles... son of Jo Stiles

4 4 JUNE BIRTHDAYS 2017 PRAYER CALENDAR Praying for our St. Luke s Family. Please say a prayer for our church family on their special birthday. If we missed your date, please call the church office. June 1 Carlos Ortiz Jr. Larry Rathbun June 2 Hallie Gaudet June 3 Lindsay McClain Randi Rutherford June 7 June 8 Ernie Sers June 9 June 10 Zack Harville David Torres June 11 Donna Barnard Holden DeKoker Sally Lawler Meredith Long June 12 Anne Hatfield Tyler Lyon June 13 John Jackson June 14 Beverly Gray Mendy Hattaway Bill Holda June 15 Gary Gray Billie Oliphint June 16 Wendell Holcombe Ryan Reinert June 17 Kristi Boone Tina Howell June 19 Lauren Holmgren June 20 Tonya DeKoker Jack Moore David Wilson June 21 Bill Denham Paula Hooks Millard Harkrider Dilland Johns Clarisa Lopez Martha Temple June 22 Bryan Bailey Brandon Nix Kaleb Shafer June 23 Raquel Bailey Ronda Dickey June 24 Haylie Davis James Vermillion June 25 Gregg Caraway Lori Briers June 26 Brian Todak June 27 Drew Horst Johnna Spradley -(92) June 28 Joe Johnson Sue Jones Jennifer Hattaway Trent McDaniel Casey Nix June 29 Joe Cross Stephanie Hedrick Mike Free Michael Gallant, Jr. Beth Harville Robert Poland June 30 Linda Barnfield Vivian Gordon PRAYERS FOR LOVED ONES, Con t from page 3 Cristen Sistrunk/Dorothy Williams... daughter-in-law/ sister of Bonnie Sistrunk Kathy & Ronnie Todd...sister & brother-in-law of Loretta Ross Dr. Rob Thoni... friend of Jamie Haynes & many others Billy Vernon... friend of many Watkins family in the loss of daughter/sister...the Shipman family Melvin & Sue West... brother-in-law & sister of Bill Bryant Peyton & Langston White...grandsons of Curtis & Sigrid Harvey Harold Wiese...father of Emily Mason Carter Wilbanks yr. old friend of Richelle Rathbun Katy Williams...friend of Andrea McGilvray Billy & Linda Williamson... grandparents of Logan Gilbreath Oren Wright...close friend of Will & Loretta Ross UPDATE ON ORGAN FUND Renovation of St Luke s Historic Aeolian-Skinner Pipe Organ PHASE 1 RENOVATIONS $135,000 will be accomplished $121,500 in 2 phases $101,500 Phase 1: $135,000 $ 82,400 Currently Available $ 71,500 $82,400 $ 51,500 OUR GOAL Balance of $52,600 BALANCE MUST BE AVAILABLE BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BEGIN GAME NIGHT - FUN, FUN, FUN A wonderful fellowship opportunity! Saturday, June 17, 6:00-8:00pm, gym. Call Barbara Francisco for more information JUNE 2017 WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Names Date Years Names Date Years Lee/Lori Briers Brian/Sunny Mawson Bill/Carolina Bryant Michael/Lisa McClammy James/Shanna Burgess John/Andrea McGilvray Bob/Hope Cantu` Jack/Susan Moore Harold/Mary Helen Craig Carlos/Zaida Ortiz Bob/Holly Davis Ray/Denise Reinert J.J./Amanda Eckert Ralph/Pat Rudy Milton/Lisa Frazier Fred/JoAnn Samford Terry/Christine Gardenhire Chris/Rebecca Stephenson Randy/Tracey Gaut Glenn/Heidi Tryon TJ/Amanda Gillen-Hall Don/Misti Tuck Eddie/Jessica Hatt Jack/Cindy Venable John/Kelly Jackson, Jr Kent/Wendy Weir Steven/Salena Jackson David/Karen Wilson Chuck/Vernie Kunkel Wilbur/Kay Yates

5 5 Parents Night Out Friday, June 2 6:00pm - 10:00pm $10 per child Call Niki Chowdhury for more information. Summer Slam June Mark your calendar for a mission opportunity for children who completed 3rd-5th grade. Cost is $75 which includes a day at Splash Kingdom. Registration & more info on our church website. Vacation Bible School August 7-11, 9:00am-12:00pm Join us in a VBS where kids learn they were created by God and built for a purpose! MOTHER S DAY OUT MDO is currently on summer break. Classes will resume on August 30th. We are currently holding registration for the school year. If you are interested in registering or learning more about how our program can serve you, please feel free to contact Please keep the cans and cartridges coming! In His Service, Misty Shipman Huge THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered, donated, and shopped at the garage sale. Your help really does make a huge difference!! All the unsold items were donated to Newgate Bargain Center in Longview which helps individuals in need. June 4th- Confirmation Sunday June 4th-10th- Sr. High youth to Atlanta, GA for M25 mission trip July 9th-14th- LAKEVIEW CHURCH CAMP in Palestine, TX. Register online at July 20th-23rd- BIG HOUSE Jr. High mission trip to Coldspring, TX. TRAVEL PRAYERS Please pray for safe travels for Morgan and the entire Baylor group of students and professors traveling to Madrid. Please pray for their safety while there. The flight will be returning the end of June. Thank you so much, Tracie Gaut (Mom) Tommy Freeman Looking For a Roommate Tommy Freeman is looking for a roommate and offers free room and board for some day to day help. Call his Uncle Vernon at

6 6 A Goodbye with Mixed Feelings Sadly, many "last things" will be encountered in the next few weeks. This is the last article I will write while Rev. Darwood Galaway is the appointed pastor here at St. Luke's. It has been a blessing to work with a man dedicated so much to reaching out to others and bringing them to God's grace. I doubt any pastor of St. Luke's has ever been so determined to visit all of the members of our church in need on such a regular basis. It is this kind of heart that gives him the strength and love to care for his own parents now in his own house. It is obvious that he has taken seriously the call of Christ to love one another. It is never easy as a spiritual leader to maintain such a calling within one's own strength. This can only come from living in the Spirit. Pastor Galaway, Pastor "D", Rev. Galaway, Darwood all these have been used to address our pastor over the years. He has never been one to require a title of any kind, except that of "servant of Christ." He has proven himself to be just that. It has truly been an honor to serve Christ with Rev. Darwood Galaway. I wish Darwood and Lee a wonderful retirement, while knowing I will miss their presence here. It is with much love and respect that I say "goodbye" and repeat for Darwood and Lee the old Irish blessing: Red, White, & Blue and the Bagleys, Too! Join in as we celebrate! Our annual Red, White, and Blue brunch and service is scheduled for July 2 with a special twist this year! That will be our first Sunday with Rev. Ben Bagley and his family! Come be a part of the Red, White, and Blue Choir on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m in the Sanctuary. Gratefully, James

7 MORNING CIRCLE United Methodist Women The Morning Circle has been focusing their study on the Sex and Human Trafficking situation that exists in our nation and nations around the world. This billion dollar per year industry continues to plague our world because it is such a lucrative business for those who sell humans for profit! We are writing and have written letters to our Texas Legislatures, the Governor, and our Federal Senators and Representatives urging them to deal aggresively with this horrendous crime. We meet every second Tuesday of each month except July. Please join us this Tuesday, June 6, at 10:30am, in the Fireplace Room. We conduct our business, have a great program, plan our fund raisers, pray for our concerns, and fellowship with good conversation and end the morning with snacks and more fellowship. We welcome visitors. United Methodist Women PAM BESSER EVENING CIRCLE UMW Pam Besser Evening Circle met for our regular monthly meeting in May. A light supper was provided by Brenda Culpepper. Angela Thompson also provided our monthly devotional, combining several different devotionals about mothers into one in honor of Mother s Day. Brenda Culpepper did a program about mothers in the Bible. Brenda also gave an update on Rahab s Retreat. The girls staying there have full daily schedules including life skills classes, drug abuse classes, Bible study and parenting classes. They also have to help with the cooking and cleaning. We discussed several ideas of what to do for Rahab s and decided to make up baskets for Teresa to give the girls on their birthdays. The business portion of the meeting was conducted in which the minutes and treasurer s report for the previous meeting were approved. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 6th, at 6:00 pm in the Fireplace room. Don t forget to bring your items for the Rahab birthday baskets to the June meeting. All women are invited and invite a friend to come with you. Kathy Brown, Secretary January 28th-30th St. Luke s United Methodist Men 2017 MONTHLY 2017 PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, September 23, 8:00am Breakfast & Program, Family Center Saturday, October 28, 8:00am Breakfast & Program, Family Center Saturday, November 11, 8:00am Breakfast & Program, Family Center Saturday, December 16, 10:00am, Family Center, CHRISTMAS BRUNCH HILLTOPPERS June 7, 2017 Gather at 11:00; eat at 11:30; and enjoy an interesting program with Chuck Conrad, owner of the Texas Broadcasters Museum across the street from St. Luke s. He is an interesting speaker and we will learn & enjoy. Invite friends. Richelle Rathbun will cater Italian baked chicken with lemon cream sauce, garlic roasted new potatoes, steamed broccoli, rolls, dessert, and drinks for $6. SEND E-PRAYER REQUESTS TO TO: lisafrazier09@gmail.com Do you want to know what is going on at St. Luke s? Do you want to be a part of the best prayer group ever? Do you have a prayer request or want to pray for those that do? Please requests to Lisa Frazier. Staying connected with news and special prayers. Holy Huddlers Good Christian Fellowship - While We Eat 6:00 p.m. Upcoming Meeting Dates & Locations June 9 - Dairy Queen, White Oak June 23 - Val s, Kilgore Come one. Come all. The meal is on you, but the fellowship is shared by all!! -Mikki Ellis 7

8 8 SAVE THE DATE A GALA GAL-AWAY FAREWELL The DATE Is: SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017 The PLACE Is: St. Luke s United Methodist Church The SCHEDULE Is: SANCTUARY, 10:30am, ONE WORSHIP SERVICE FAMILY CENTER, 11:45am, COVERERD DISH LUNCH* FAMILY CENTER, 12:30pm, PROGRAM GALORE** SAVE THE DATE This will be Pastor Darwood s and Lee s LAST SUNDAY with us, (kleenex furnished)! We will honor the GALAWAYS with a Basket of Cards with your money gift enclosed and your own personal note to them. We plan for a Full House. For set-up purposes, if possible, please call the office , with your RSVP of how many will attend. None will be turned away! *Asterisk: Meat, Bread and Cake will be furnished. Y all bring the covered dishes! Bring your best for a banquet not to be forgotten. **Galore: Irish Origin, of course; for GALAWAY Backpack Ministry Winds Down Until Fall! Many, Many Thanks to so Many of You!! The Back Pack Ministry has been a blessing to over 80 students since January of this year. We will be back in business beginning with the 2017 Fall semester. In the meantime, the goal is to acquire enough funds to support the program for the school year - a total of 36 weeks. St. Luke s has established an account at the East Texas Food Bank located in Tyler (our source for the pre-packed food). Tax deductible donations may be marked for Kilgore ISD Packpack - #706B for the Kilgore ISD Back Pack Program established at the Tyler Food Bank. We plan to also reach out to the Kilgore community to help support this essential program. We are fortunate to be able to work through the Food Bank. Cost per pack per student each week is $4.50. Multiply that by 36 weeks, totals $ per student cost for the year. Then multiply that by 90 students and the cost for a school year totals $14, Our prayer is that this program will become a sustaining program for these students and those to come. Pray with us and God bless you for your support. ALTAR FLOWERS Please consider giving altar flowers in honor of, in memory of, or in celebration of something special, please call Kalynn Hararison, at (C) or (H) Kalynn has volunteered to give us the opportunity to furnish flowers in the sanctuary for Sunday services. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Dear St. Luke s Family (including McDavid, McKinley, Monday Sunday School Class), Thanks for your patience in letting us get back to you. As you can see (pictures can be seen in church office), God has blessed us with our amazing son! Yan and I began our journey together with you and you re often in our thoughts. We take all the love you ve shared with us and pass it on to our new church and of course our son, Raylan. We love you all! Just thinking of you makes us smile. We pray for the continued peace of Jesus to lead your lives and guide you and your families at all times! Love, Matt, Yan & Raylon (Blair) 223 Rolling Plains Dr. Sugar Land, Tx

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10 10 - NEW MEMBERS & BAPTISMS Supporting William (Bill) and daughter Morgan Marie Payne as they were both baptized and joined the church (on ) was Sheri Payne and Tyler Lyon. They are already very active in the church and live at 160 Timbers Road. Our church welcomes them all into the church family. REMEMBER OUR MILITARY *Spec. Drew Bryant US Navy - nephew of Bill & Carolina Bryant Derek Chamness (Loretta Ross s adopted son ) *Captain Chris Conte Army - Sandra Holley s grandson *Staff Sgt. Joel Crenshaw, son of Mike Crenshaw, step-son of Ronnie Jobe, brother of Shanna Burgess *Shawn Decker, National Guard, Kilgore *Airman Daniel Ellis Air Force - son of Dennis & Mikki Ellis *Capt. Stanton Gardenhire son of Terry & Christine Gardenhire *Cameron Chase Grimes Army - Grandson of Carol Grimes *PO1 Brian Holcombe Spec. US Navy Wendell & Carolyn Holcombe s son *Lt. Col. Chad McAdams nephew of Loretta Ross *Kenny Montross - USAF, Bubba McKinley - USMC great nephews of Kay McKinley *Jake Pierce Navy - son of Debra Sanders & J.B. Pierce * Chief Robbie Reinert US Navy - son of Ray/Denise Reinert *Ryan Reinert Army-Private 1st Class - son of Ray & Denise Reinert, Courtney (wife), Emma (daughter) *MSgt. Shane Shugart, brother of Misty Shipman *Jacob Whitworth, Army - son of Anthony & Lori Whitworth, Grandparents are Herb/Barbara Cotten

11 JUNE CALENDAR 2017 * Nursery provided for this event. ** Nursery can be arranged for this event. Call Niki Chowdhury 11 Thursday, June 1 6:30-8:00pm Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary** 7:30pm Sylvia Bolding s piano recital, Sanctuary Friday, June 2 6:00-10:00pm Parents Night Out, gym Saturday, June 3 Sunday, June 4 PENTECOST SUNDAY (Wear Red); Confirmation Sunday Senior High Youth to Mission Trip in Atlanta, GA 8:30am Arise Worship, Sanctuary 9:30am Sunday School* 10:30am Traditional Worship Service * Confirmation Youth will help lead service 3:45pm Handbells Rehearsal, Handbell Room.** 4:30pm NO Youth, gym Monday, June 5 Senior High Youth to Mission Trip in Atlanta, GA Tuesday, June 6 Senior High Youth to Mission Trip in Atlanta, GA Wednesday, June 7 Senior High Youth to Mission Trip in Atlanta, GA 11:00am Hilltoppers will both be entertained & informed about the museum/radio stations across from the church by Chuck Conrad. The Menu: Italian baked chicken with lemon cream sauce, garlic roasted new potatoes, steamed broccoli, rolls, dessert, and drinks for $6. 6:00-7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary** Thursday, June 8 Senior High Youth to Mission Trip in Atlanta, GA 6:30-8:00pm Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary** Friday, June 9 Senior High Youth to Mission Trip in Atlanta, GA 6:00pm Holy Huddlers to Dairy Queen, White Oak Saturday, June 10 Senior High Youth to Mission Trip in Atlanta, GA 7:00am Newgate Mission, Longview 10:00-3:00pm Witt family renunion, gym Sunday, June 11 FAREWELL TO GALAWAYS 8:30am NO Arise Worship, Sanctuary 9:30am Sunday School* 9:45a.m. Handbell Rehearsal, Handbell Room 10:30am ONE Worship ONLY, Sanctuary* 11:35am Covered Dish Luncheon & Farewell Activties 4:30pm Youth, gym Monday, June 12 Tuesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 14 9:00-9:45 a.m. Exercise, Family Center Thursday, June 15 6:30-8:00pm Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary** Friday, June 16 Saturday, June 17 8:00am United Methodist Men s breakfast, Family Center 6:00-8:00pm Game Night, gym Sunday, June 18 Father s Day Summer Slam Mission Camp (4th-6th grade) 8:30am Arise Worship, Sanctuary 9:30am Sunday School* 10:30am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary* 3:45pm Handbells Rehearsal, Handbell Room.** Monday, June 19 Summer Slam Mission Camp (4th-6th grade) 7:00pm Trustees, Conference Room Tuesday, June 20 Summer Slam Mission Camp (4th- 6th grade) Wednesday June 21 Summer Slam Mission Camp (4th-6th grade) 9:00-9:45 a.m. Exercise, Family Center Thursday, June 22 6:30-8:00pm Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary** Friday, June 23 6:00pm Holy Huddlers to Val s Italian, Kilgore 6:00-8:00pm Game Night, gym Saturday, June 24 Sunday, June 25 8:30am Arise Worship, Sanctuary 9:30am Sunday School* 10:30am Traditional Worship, Sanctuary* 11:45am Finance Meeting 4:30-5:00pm Youth Monday, June 26 Tuesday, June 27 Wednesday June 28 Thursday, June 29 Friday June 30

12 Office: Fax: Web Site: The VISITOR The Visitor Published Monthly by: St. Luke s United Methodist Church 401 E. Main St., Kilgore, TX SUNDAY SERVICES: Arise Service... 8:30 AM Sunday School... 9:30 AM Traditional Service... 10:30 AM Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Kilgore, Texas Permit No. 202 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED THE YEAR OF HEALING Our Evangelism Team is proclaiming 2017 as the Year of Healing and are offering T-shirts with the scripture, Malachi 4:2 - But for you who obey me, my saving power will rise on you like the sun and bring healing like the sun rays. The shirts are $20. You may wish to purchase one for someone who is struggling with health issues as a love gift or one to wear yourself. Mikki Ellis, Barbara Francisco, and Richelle Rathbun will be at the front of the church on Sunday or you may call them to get yours. St. Lukes s UMC has our prayer net in front of the Family Center on Main Street. At the base of the prayer net are little mailboxes on either side. Inside are note sheets, pens and plastic ribbons. We invite you to come write down your prayers, tie a ribbon on the net and put the prayer in the yellow containers. Rev. Darwood will pray each Sunday service for all of them. HOME CARE UPDATE For those with medical needs, St. Luke s has wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, hospital beds, etc. to loan. I keep an inventory in a book of all the wonderful people who have donated these items over the years. I just ask that you call me ( ) if you need something. I can check it out and back in when returned. I am able to deliver it to you, if necessary, or you may pick it up at the church. You may let Mary Lamb or Bruce Tindell know or I will meet you at the church to help you. Loretta Ross, Director of Home Care Ministry