A monthly publication of St. Luke s United Methodist Church - Kilgore, Texas LOVE GOD LIVE HIS WORD SHARE HIS GRACE MAY 2016 ISSUE 5

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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 MAY 2016 ISSUE 5 Dear Friends in Christ, I am a big believer in the Summer Family Vacation ; a tradition that doesn t need to be expensive to be awesome. Summer vacations are opportunities to explore something new, to give us the opportunity to bond together in a special way, and to put the Awe back into life. In a way, that idea also defines our weekly Sabbath rest. God wants us to take a day out of every week and put the Awe back in our relationship with Him and with others; it is the best way to extract the best out of life. Christians have an advantage when it comes to putting the Awe into the Summer Vacation by applying our weekly Sabbath training to heighten the experience. I love the movie Braveheart, and want to share a quote from the end of the movie that can be a great attitude to take with you in your planning and executing your summer vacation. In the Year of our Lord 1314, patriots of Scotland - starving and outnumbered - charged the fields of Bannockburn. They fought like warrior poets; they fought like Scotsmen, and won their freedom. I love that line and, perhaps because I am a lover of poetry, suggest we embrace the summer like warrior poets. A warrior poet is one who lives the ideal with passion. Here are a few road markers from some of history s greatest poems. When we are planning our vacations, let us reflect upon Henry Wadsworth Longfellow s poem, The Builders. He claims that fate is not random but involves our effort. Indeed, those who do not exercise God s gift to prepare will live incomplete lives. As we journey through the summer, we might reflect upon Edward Sill s poem, Opportunity. He urges us to make a point of making the most of what others cast away, and the best way to gain that edge is the passion that recognizes there is much to lose. Those children grow up fast. Make sure every second counts. When we are setting the goals that define a successful family vacation, you might want to reflect on James Witcomb Riley s poem, Out to Old Aunt Mary s. He claims that the memory s greatest function is its power to filter life experiences and reveal the truest joys of life. Sullen memories are repressed and discarded, but the joys are revisited, reclaimed, and passed on forever. Have a Sabbath Summer! Pastor Darwood 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.

2 KOINONIA TRAVELS PARTNERS WITH KILGORE COMMUNITY CONCERT Single membership $45, Students $10 and family (living under one roof) $100. Transportation will be provided for all concerts. Cost is $5 per concert. Two o clock concerts will depart St. Luke s at 12:00 pm with lunch at Back Porch (on your own). Seven o clock concerts will depart St. Luke s at 5:00 pm. With dinner at Back Porch (on your own.) SEASON Sunday, Sept. 18, Two Pianos-Four Hands, 2:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 Blackwood Brothers, 7:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016-Melinda Doolittle, 7:00 pm Monday, February 6, 2017 Kubecca, 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 16, 2017 The Equinox Little Big Band, 7:00 pm ALUMINUM CAN TABS Please save and donate aluminum can tabs to be given to the Ronald McDonald House. Bring these to the church office and Anna Rohde will deliver them to Houston. Ronald McDonald House collects thd tabs to cash in for funds to maintain their building and services offered. Ronald McDonald House provides housing and accommodations for the families of the children being treated in the hospital and clinics of Galveston at a small fee, or more often free. They were extremely thankful for your donations and they always list the names of those who gave in their next newsletter. Next time you are in Galveston, Texas, stop by and have a look at their home. It is lovely. (Note: Let s make this a churchwide project by bringing your tabs to the office at the church.) Blessings, Anna M Rohde 2 Sunday Services on Website and YouTube Missed a Sunday? Go to stlukeskilgore.com or subscribe to St. Luke s UMC, Kilgore on YouTube to get the services you might have missed! It is an inspiration for living in grace and an encouragement to serve our risen Savior. Love God, Live His Word, Share His Grace Look for the Media menu on our website s home page at HHEAEARD FROM HEAMARIE MURRAY IN PALESTINE You may now give to the ministries of St. Luke s securely online through PAY PAL PAYMENTS. You may give to any of the ministries via Pay Pal: Tithe, Faith-Promise, Memorials, Ministries There is an instruction sheet that will walk you through how to use the Pay Pal tablet. Holy Huddlers All are invited and welcome to eat and fellowship with the Holy Huddlers every 1st & 3rd Fridays (except January, July & September because of holidays). Supper is on you, but the fellowship will be shared by all. NOTICE CHANGE IN SOME RESTAURANTS May 6: Bodacious May 20: Jalapeno Tree June 3: Dairy Queen, White Oak June 17: McKays July 8: Jason s Deli, Longview July 22: Jucy s Burger, Longview August 5: Cotton Patch, Longview August 19: Bodacious September 9: Jalapeno Tree September 23: Dairy Queen, White Oak October 7: McKays October 21: Jason s Deli, Longview November 4: Jucy s Burger, Longview November 18: Cotton Patch, Longview December 2: Bodacious December 16: Jalapeno Tree

3 PARTICIPATION... OUR PRESENCE... Church Sun. Sch. Worship Worship Worship Worship ST. LUKE S MEMBERSHIP... Total members as of New Members in Deaths or removed in Total Membership Our Tithes & Offerings for Budget..$589, Needed each week. $ 11, Needed Year-to-Date..$147, Received through March 31...$114, Over short.....($32,336.02) Income Received thru March 31: $114, Expenses March 31, 2016: $155, Net Income: Over (Short): ($40,932.85)* *Expenses in March reflect the cost of ALL the repairs that needed immediate attention. Your response to extra giving has helped defray these costs... Thank you to all who have contributed. Also, several individuals have come forth to help families as they recover from the flood damage experienced recently. This flood of generosity is a testament to God in our lives as we reach with love and care for others. In our giving we all are blessed both giver and receiver. Thank You All for Answering the Call. CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS Deedy Adams Jim/Jean Aills Margarette Allison Charlotte Austin Doris Baughn Cristi Bennett Jerry Boone Angela Byrd Barbara Cotten Deana Covin Cindy Frederick Jim/Sarah Galaway Sam Holley Carolyn Holcombe Laura Farnham Tommy Freeman Jacque Gibbs Rebecca Hale Jo Hancock Millard/Marcella Harkrider Sally Holder Jeff/Donna Jackson George/Sue Jones Wilton/Wilma Jones Louie/Mary Jordan Yvonne Kennedy Richard/Kathy Kimball Heaven Lee Nell King Marie Murray Winnie Nicks Nina Fern Nichols Guy/Billie Oliphint Rita Peters Vivian Patton Wanda Renshaw Juanita Riley Pat Sage Fred/JoAnn Samford Marilyn Summers Bonnie Sistrunk Samuel Thurston Wendell/Glennys Travis Nathan Watson Edith Williams Prayers for Loved Ones: Bob Barbee...friend of Mickey Smith family, Ann White family Mac Blackstone...father of Donna Shupe & friend of many Sherry Bush...step-mother of Lisa McClammy Rosemary Bocanegra & Martha Emili & Mary Herrera......friend, aunt, & great aunt of Carolina Bryant Mike Brightwell and Rosalee Floyd and Debbie Sue Taylor....friends of Rebecca/Bill Hale Jimmy Brown...friend of David Wilson Brandon Carter family...flood victim friends Frank Conrad...son-in-law of Mac & Dianne Lee Kay Davis...Bob Davis Mother Joe Dyson...nephew of Dorothy Geese Jim Deeds...neighbor of Leon & Ludie Courtney Margie & Allen Edwards...friends of Suzanne Gibson Barbara Evans....Boone Family friend Edna Frazier...mother of Milton Frazier Judy Frederick & Mark Frederick...mother & brother of... April Watson & Cindy Frederick Chuck Fitzgerald....friend of Joe White Meagan Gibbs...niece of Bill Bryant Jennifer Gilchrest...friend of Carolina Bryant Gary Gotlobb...Don Tuck s uncle Reggie Hawkins...dear friend of the Whitworths and the Cottens Barbara Ingels...daughter of Bill & Dorothy Denham Jeannie Johns & Karen Hudson......family of Richard Kimball & Amanda Eckert Loa Johnson...mother of Denise Reinert Pop Johnson...April Watson s daughter-in-law s grandfather Linda Kohl...friend of Dean & Kathe Miller Matthew & Josie Lee, Kaitlin Lee..family & grandchild of...dianne Lee Alan & Diana Lennox and Ray Shirley....friends of Bruce Tindell Keith Mattern...friend of Billy Bryant con t on page 4 3

4 4 MAY BIRTHDAYS 2016 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. May 1 Guy Howell, Sr. Miles Gaut May 2 Jo Pickett May 3 Vivian Patton Jeannie Rathbun Todd Tucker Benton Wink May 4 Addilyn DeKoker John Freeman Jr. Jacob Mooney Xsavier Ortiz May 5 Sloan Berger Zack Fredenburg Bill Lawson Jennifer Wheat May 6 Kennedy Buyher May 7 Leon Courtney Stanley Davis Kathy Wheat May 8 Bill Bryant Rebecca Hale Dennis Ellis Robert Smith May 10 Alma Casey(91) Mark Hatfield Michael Jobe May 11 Stanton Gardenhire Louie Jordan Autumn Mosley Charlotte Reynolds May 12 Pam Robertson Alyssa Johnson May 13 Lisa Whetzel Renee Pickett May 14 Hayden Dean Sami Holley Kent Weir May 15 Hyahwanah Cecil (93) Misty Shipman May 16 Luke McGilvray Zack Smith May 17 Madison Dean Matthew Huey Zaida Ortiz Ray Reinert May 18 Emersyn Beets Graham Huckaby Kaylon Jackson May 19 Cameron Stephens May 20 Robert Davidson Christine George Logan Gilbreath Alicia Latham Kaela Young May 21 Deedy Adams Jack Christopher Morgan Payne Rita Peters Glyn Stone (92) May 22 Bill Payne May 23 Ty Francisco Coy Stephenson May 24 Marilyn Summers May 25 Aaron Duncan Matt Henderson May 26 Dallas Torres May 27 Seth Adams Josh Cantu` Stephen Holman May 30 Janie Sweeney May 31 Jennifer Mooney Lynda Lawson Cecilia Mitchell MAY 2016 WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Names Date Years Joe/Heather Chism Bill/Peggy Clarke Dan/Shelia Cross Kraig/Tonya DeKoker Tom/Marilyn Dutschmann Rebecca/Bill Hale Bill/Scotti Holda Jeffrey/ Donna Jackson James/Sharon McCann Jeff/Cassie Stephens continued from page 3--prayers for loved ones Bob McCann...brother of Jim McCann John McCloskey...father of Bruce Tindell Lila MacLoughlin...best friend s daughter of Carolina Bryant Mark Nelson...Ned s father & future father-in-law of Sami Holley Camryn Noll...Carolina Bryant s friend s granddaughter Javen Ophson, son of Japeth Ophson...friend of Laura Farnham Denise Reinert & family (father s passing)... close friend of Amanda Eckert Daniel Penn...friend of Toyna DeKoker Jack Redfern...cousin of Dianne Lee Lori & Christin Reeves (cancer)...both sisters-in-law of david Reeves Bylinda Rieves...friend of Kristi Boone Cherie Salmons...niece of Jan Duncan Josh Shirey...cousin of Ludie Courtney Cristen Sistrunk & Dorothy Williams......daughter-in-law & sister of Bonnie Sistrunk Byron Stark...brother of Pam Davis Anitra Stayton...2nd Mom to Lisa McClammy Susan Tackett...sister of Jerry Boone Dr. Rob Thoni...friend of Jamie Haynes & many Billy Vernon...friend of many Melvin West...brother-in-law of Bill Bryant Harold Wiese......father of Emily Mason Billy & Linda Williamson...grandparents of Logan Gilbreath Juanita Wilson....mother of David & Karen Wilson Tommy Konczak...friend of Jack Moore Thank you from Kathy Adams. Dear Friends, Thank you so much for the beautiful prayer shawl! It is absolutely perfect. I know I will be wearing it a lot in the days ahead! What a lovely ministry you have! Our Deepest Sympathy to the families of.... Helen Freeman whose services were March 3rd. Tommy was her son. Connie Jobe whose services were March 4 in St. Luke s with Rev. Galaway officiating. Mickey & Bobbie Smith. Her father, James D. White, died of cancer, March 7, Lisa Sistrunk family, sister-in-law of Bonnie Sistrunk, who died in LA March 24. Corinne Kallenberger, who died Saturday, April 23, Graveside services were at Lakeview Memorial were April 25. Baby Joys: Riley Ryan Hamilton weighed 7 lb. 1 oz., 21 inches long and was born March 7, He is the son of Randon & Ashley Hamilton and grandson of Milton & Lisa Frazier. His big brother is Andrew. Leland Curtis Hatt was born March 13, 2016, weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz, 20 inches long. Evie & Jace are the older sister and brother. He is the grandson of James & Emily Hanshaw and the son of Eddie & Jessica.

5 5 Friday, May 6 6:00pm - 10:00pm $10 per child - Pizza Served Call Niki Chowdhury for more information. May 1, 11:30am - Summer Events Meeting There will be a brief meeting after second service. We will discuss the youth s big summer trips including: Big House, Church Camp, and Sr High Mission Trip. If you plan on going on any of these trips, it is highly advised you and your parent/guardian attend this meeting. POOL PARTY for all 4th-5th graders May 29th 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Meet at church gym Snacks Provided Don t forget to bring towel & sunscreen Vacation Bible School June :00am-Noon May 11, 3:30-5:30pm - Bowling - We will pick up from school like normal and then head to the bowling alley. Cost $10. Pick up at bowling alley. May Garage Sale Fundraiser - Turn your extra stuff into money for the youth s mission trips. You may start bringing your items on May 1st. May 8 - Confirmation Sunday - All of the Confirmation students will be assisting with the second service on this Sunday and will be honored. Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure! Ground kids in the rock-solid foundation of God s love, a love that takes us through life s dark times. You can register today on the St. Luke s website. MOTHER S DAY OUT Mother s Day Out is currently registering students for the school year that begins in August. Each of our classrooms are taught by two teachers who have been CPR/First Aid certified, Safe Sanctuary trained and have passed a background check. If you would like more information about how our wonderful program can serve your family, please contact me at Keep the cans and cartridges coming. In His Service, Misty Shipman May 8 - Honoring Graduating Seniors - The seniors will be honored in the worship service and there will be a luncheon after second service. June Church Camp at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center - All students entering 5th-12th grade. Cost is $300. Register online at lakeviewmcc.org. Choose North X Northwest Camp and St.Luke s UMC-Kilgore from the church menu. July Big House Jr High Mission Trip at Teague, Tx - Cost is $170 if paid after May 1 (fundraisers available). New this year: Trip to Splash Kingdom on Sunday to celebrate all of our hard work (included in price). Register TODAY! July Sr. High Mission Trip to Revive225 in Baton Rouge, LA - Cost $280 + money for sightseeing and meals.

6 6 So Many Life Choices! How Do I Fit God In? Are you so busy that you don t have time to fit God in your life? We tend to get so crazy-busy sometimes that it feels that we barely have time to breath. It might feel an added burden to find time for God. But guess what? There s no way you can ever fit God in your life. God is way too big for that. God can never fit in your life. If we want to experience God, we need to fit into him. And then it s not a question about finding time for God. Then it s a question about living in him. 24/7/365. How do we do that? We need an attitude adjustment. Daily. Because we are not the center of the universe and it s not about us. God is the center. God is the beginning and the end. God is everything. It s about God. And if we want anything to do with God we need to fit into him, not vice versa. We can t expect him to be at our beck and call or to fit in our busy schedules. There s no box big enough that God could fit in. That s not how it works. When we have the right attitude to approach God, we soon realize that we do have time for God. We do have time to breath. We start our days with a conversation with God. We go about our daily routines by giving thanks. We serve God as we sacrificially serve our loved ones. We do our work for the Lord and not for the company. And we pray without ceasing. For in Him we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28, CEB.) There s really no way we can fit God in our lives. We need to fit our lives into God. But the beautiful thing is: Because of Christ we fit perfectly into God. We can t fit God in our lives, but by grace we can fit into God. And God s plans for us are way more wonderful than we can imagine. We need to stop rushing around and trying to fit God in our lives. We need to let God embrace us and enjoy the ride God has prepared for us. by Mari-Anna Sing with the Red, White, and Blue Choir for fun, fellowship, and inspiration! Help with this Celebration of God s Blessings on Our Nation! In order to sing big patriotic songs we need a big choir! Don t sit on the sidelines and wish for something to happen, join in and make it happen! The choir will sing two anthems to inspire and lift up the worship service. We need you to be an active part and make us the best we can be! Join us on Wednesdays in June at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary!

7 7 UMW Morning Circle The Morning UMW met on April 5th for their regular monthly meeting. Kay McKinley, President, opened the meeting with prayer and read a portion of the Bible from Hebrews. She also talked about how we all need to attend church on Sunday for worship and prayer. Kay also presented the program which was based on scripture from the book of Mark. Approximately 150 individuals were fed by our UMW at the Wesley Center on April 13. Kilgore Church Women met on April 22 at Crossroads United Methodist Church. John Heffner presented an inspiring program on the The Evidence for Creation which was enjoyed by all. The next meeting of the Morning UMW will be May 3rd at 10:30 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. The hostess will be Ima Roberts. We will still be focusing on the study of the Beatitudes. All women are invited. Hope to see you there, Respectfully yours, Sue Jones, Secretary St. Luke s United Methodist Men 2016 Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Meetings are hosted by the men serving biscuits, gravy, eggs, and sausage with the trimmings. Dates are June 18th, Sept 17th, October 22, and November 12th. Special events include: May 19th is Ladies Night at 6:00 p.m., and the December 10th Christmas Brunch is 10:00 a.m. Hilltoppers Hilltoppers meet the 1st Wednesday of each month for fellowship, catered food, and a program to enjoy entertainment or learn with an informational program on topics of interest. People of all ages are invited to gather at noon. Coming at this time means no night driving and no late nights. Meet Wednesday, May 4, 2016, Family Center to hear beautiful gospel music by Mitzi Hartsfield (cousin of James Holder) She is very talented and has done many programs. Menu: Baked fish, rice, steamed asparagus. cucumber/tomato salad, rolls, and dessert! ($6.00). Invite all your friends to enjoy a noon lunch with entertainment. Remember, everyone is invited--no matter your age. UMW Pam Besser Evening Circle UMW Pam Besser Evening Circle met April 5th. A light supper was provided by Angela Thompson. Anna Rohde opened the meeting with a prayer. The meeting was started by Brenda Culpepper who talked about John O Leary s new book On Fire which contains a 7-step plan for living a life on fire, filled with hope and possibility. At nine years old, John, started a fire that exploded and he burned 100% of his body and was given a 1% chance to live. He spent five months in the hospital undergoing dozens of surgeries and had all of his fingers amputated. O Leary shares that without the right people (his family, the medical staff, and total strangers) providing the right guidance, at the right time, he never would have made it through those five months in the hospital, let alone the years that followed as he struggled to regain mobility. On Fire encourages us to seize the power to choose our path and transform our lives from mundane to extraordinary. The business portion of the meeting conducted and the minutes and treasurer s report for the previous month were approved. Anna Rohde then talked about Franklin Graham Shoeboxes. The shoeboxes are filled with small ageappropriate gifts that are distributed to millions of less fortunate children across the world. We chose to fill 12 boxes (6 for girls and 6 for boys) for age group 5 to 9. A list was compiled of what everyone was going to contribute. Our next meeting January will be Tuesday, 28th-30th May 3rd at 6:00 pm in the Fireplace room, with a light meal prepared by Anna Rohde. All women are invited and invite a friend to come with you. -Kathy Brown, Secretary

8 8 CONGRATULATIONS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Josh Whitworth is graduating from Sabine High School. He is the son of Anthony and Lori Whitworth. He says he had no special awards, but his future interest includes Armed forces enrollment. In five years, he sees himself in the Air Force or enrolled in college. JANIE MIDKIFF will graduate from Kilgore High School. Her parents are Holly and Bob Davis and Tim Midkiff. Photo not available Was a High-Stepper for four years and was an officer for two years. Plans to attend University of Texas CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

9 CONGRATULATIONS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Madison Alana Dean Daughter of Jay & Tamara Dean, graduating from Kilgore High School. Awards/Honors: KHS Hi-Stepper Lieutenant, National Honor Society, 4 year KHS Beauty and Handsome, Pageant Beauty, KHS Freshman Class Favorite, KHS Junior Class Favorite, KHS Senior Class Favorite, PASS Homecoming Duchess, PASS Homecoming Princess, Drill Teamer of the Week for the Friday Night Football Radio Show, Senior Anchor Club Representative, Citizien s Bank Student Bank Board. She plans to attend University of North Texas and major in occupational therapy. Five years from now she hopes to be finding a job in occupational therapy and wants to work with special needs children. 9 Garrett Garrett Shipman Montana Shipman Son of Daniel and Misty Shipman graduating from Kilgore High School. Awards/Honors: Lone Star Farmer Degree, Texas Scholar, 4 year Beauty and Handsome Nominee, Jr. Class Most Handsome, KHS September Student of the Month, FFA Treasurer, FFA Secretary, President of Fellowship of Christian Students, UIL Accounting. Garrett plans to attend Texas A&M University and major in finance. In five years I see myself starting my career in finance and workingmy way up the corporate ladder to become a CFO. Kennedy Buyer Daughter of Brad & Christy George graduating from Kilgore High School. Awards/Honors: President of Anchor Club, Participates in LaBamba, PASS (peer advocates for special students), Prom Committee, Citizen s Bank Board, 4 year drill team member, social officer my junior year, volunteered for Make Kilgore Shine (4 yrs) and S.A.F.E. day. Kennedy plans to attend Kilgore College for 1 year and to complete my basics before transferring to a major university majoring in physical therapy. Ultimately, I would like to work in Equine therapy with special needs children.

10 10 MAY CALENDAR 2016 * Nursery provided for this event ** Nursery can be arranged for this event Sunday, May 1 Scholarship Deadline 8:30 a.m. Arise Worship, Sanctuary* 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday School* 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary* 11:30 a.m. Summer Camps Meeting, gym 11:30-5:00 p.m. Confirmation Mystery Tour (includes lunch) 3:00 p.m. Hope & Angel Tones Dress Rehearse, Gym 4:30-7:00 p.m. Youth, Gym 5:00 p.m. NO Great Oaks Ranch Barn worship 6:00 p.m. Hope and Angel Tones Spring Program, Gym Monday, May 2 6:00 p.m. Scouts, Laird Hall Tuesday, May 3 10:30 a.m. UMW, Fireplace Room 6:00 p.m. Pam Besser Circle, Fireplace Room 6:00 p.m. Scouts, Laird Hall Wednesday, May 4 9:00-2:00 p.m. Mother s Day Out 11:00 a.m. Hilltoppers: Menu: Baked fish, rice, steamed asparagus, cucumber tomato salad, dessert, & drinks 3:15-5:30 p.m. Children and Junior Choirs sing in community Cherubs (Pre-K - Kind.) Angel Tones (1st-3rd grades) Hope (4th-8th grades) 5:15 p.m. Dinner ($5/adults; $2/children), Baked bar-bque chicken, mac & cheese, salad, dessert, rolls drinks 3:30-7:00 p.m. Youth Activities, Gym 6:00 p.m. M&Ms for Children 6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Caring Christians Room 6:00 p.m. Darwood s Bible Study (Jonah), Parlor 6:00-7:30 p.m.. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary* 6:00 p.m Scouts, Laird Hall Thursday, May 5 5:30-6:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal, Handbell Room** 6:30-8:00 p.m. Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary** 6:30 p.m. Scholarship Meeting, Conference room Friday, May 6 9:00-2:00 p.m. Mother s Day Out 6:30-10:00 p.m. Parents Night Out, gym Saturday, May 7 Sunday, May 8 Mother s Day 8:30 a.m. Arise Worship, Sanctuary* 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday School* 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary* 2:00 p.m. Pack Meeting, Family Center 3:30-4:30 p.m. NO Confirmation Class 4:30-6:00 p.m. NO Youth, Gym 5:00 p.m. Great Oaks Ranch Snacks & Worship Monday, May 9 Set-up for Garage Sale in gym Tuesday, May 10 Set-up for Garage Sale in gym Wednesday, May 11 Set up for Garage Sale in gym LAST WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY UNTIL FALL 9:00-2:00 p.m. Mother s Day Out 3:15-5:30 p.m. Children and Junior Choirs going Bowling Cherubs (Pre-K - Kind.) Angel Tones (1st-3rd grades) Hope (4th-8th grades) 5:15 p.m. Dinner ($5/adults; $2/children), Mini pizzas salad, dessert, drinks 3:30-5:30 p.m. Youth going Bowling in Kilgore 6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Caring Christians Room 6:00 p.m. Darwood s Bible Study (Jonah), parlor 6:00-7:30 p.m. NO Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary* 6:00 pm Scouts, Laird Hall Thursday, May 12 Set-up for Garage Sale in gym 5:30-6:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal, Handbell Room** 6:30-8:00 p.m. Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary** Friday, May 13 8:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Youth Garage Sale, Gym 9:00-2:00 p.m. Mother s Day Out Saturday, May 14 8:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Youth Garage Sale, Gym Sunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday Confirmation Sunday High School Senior Sunday 8:30 a.m. Arise Worship, Sanctuary* Music Led 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday School* 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary* 11:30 a.m. High School Senior Luncheon, Parlor 4:30-6:00 p.m. Youth, Gym 5:00 p.m. Great Oaks Ranch, Snacks & Worship Monday, May 16 10:00 a.m. Arbor Grace, Darwood Tuesday, May 17 Wednesday May 18 9:00-2:00 p.m. Mother s Day Out 3:30-5:30 p.m. Youth, Gym 6:00-7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary* Thursday, May 19 5:30-6:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal, Handbell Room** 6:00 p.m. United Methodist Men s Ladies Night Out, Family Center 6:30-8:00 p.m. Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary** Friday, May 20 9:00-9:45 a.m. Exercise 9:00-2:00 p.m. LAST Mother s Day Out until the fall

11 Saturday, May 21 Sunday, May 22 8:30 a.m. Arise Worship, Sanctuary* 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday School* 9:45 a.m. Handbell Choir rehearse in Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary* Handbell Choir rings 4:30-6:00 p.m. Youth, gym 5:00 p.m. Great Oaks Ranch, Snacks & Worship Monday, May 23 Tuesday, May 24 Wednesday, May 25 9:00-2:00 p.m. NO Mother s Day Out 3:30-5:30 p.m. Youth, Gym Thursday, May 26 5:30-6:30 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal, Handbell Room** 6:30-8:00 p.m. Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary** Friday, May 27 9:00-9:45 a.m. Exercise 9:00-2:00 p.m. NO Mother s Day Out Saturday, May 28 Sunday, May 29 Texas Conference 8:30 a.m. Arise Worship, Sanctuary* 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday School* 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary* 2:00-4:00 p.m. MYMU Pool Party, Meet at Gym 4:30-6:00 p.m.. NO Youth, Gym 5:00 p.m. Great Oaks Ranch, Snacks & Worship Monday, May 30 Memorial Day & Texas Conference OFFICES CLOSED Tuesday, May 31 Texas Conference MAY CALENDAR 2016 cont. BIG HONORS FOR THOSE WE LOVE! Congratulations! Willie & Ima Roberts son and Sherron Killingsworth Roberts is his wife. 11 Robert Poland will graduate from Texas State University on May 12, 2016, with a Bachelor s in Business Management. He is the son of Jamie Haynes and Michael Poland and grandson of Pat Haynes. Congratulations! Parents are Bill & Carolina Bryant

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 REMEMBER OUR MILITARY Many, many thanks to Michael Russ who has completed his tour on the USS Bataan in the Navy. He is married to Morgan (Corbin)and have one son & are to have a new son May 23!! *Spec. Drew Bryant (US Navy), nephew of Bill & Carolina Bryant *Chris Conte (Army), Sandra Holley s grandson *Staff Sgt. Joel Crenshaw, son of Mike Crenshaw, stepson of Ronnie Jobe, brother of Shanna Burgess *Airman Daniel Ellis (Air Force), son of Dennis & Mikki Ellis *PO1 Brian Holcombe Spec. US Navy (Washington, D.C.), Wendell & Carolyn Holcombe s son *Kenny Montross USAF, great nephew of Kay McKinley * Bubba McKinley USMC, Great nephew of Kay McKinley *Jake Pierce Navy, son of Debra Sanders & J.B. Pierce *Jacob Whitworth Army, son of Anthony & Lori Whitworth, Grandparents are Herb/Barbara Cotten *Shawn Decker *Lt. Col. Chad McAdams (nephew of Loretta Ross) *Capt. Stanton Gardenhire (Terry & Christine s son) *Robbie Reinert US Navy (son of Ray/Denise Reinert) *M Sgt. Shane Shugart (brother of Misty Shipman) UNITED METHODIST MEN The Methodist Men s pancake supper was very successful. We had over 180 customers and made over $400. Thanks to all who came to eat with us, especially the kids. Thanks also to all who helped prepare, serve and clean-up for the pancake supper. The next meeting will be Ladies Night Out, 6:00 p.m., May 19. All ladies of St. Luke s are invited. We have good food and entertainment planned. George Jones, UMM president, is asking for you to please make reservations ( or geo1942@cablelynx.com) so we will know how much to order from the caterer. The Methodist Men meet at 8:00 a.m. in the Family Center for a homemade breakfast, fellowship, & and a good program. Those remaining in 2016 are June 20th, September 19th, October 24th & November 14th. December 12 will be a Christmas Brunch at 10:00a.m. All men are welcome to be a part of something good. -George Jones