Good News

PASTOR’S CORNER Not long ago, Fran (my wife) came home from school and was troubled. She relayed, “We practiced or “drilled” today for an “Active Intruder Incident.” Remember, Fran’s class is a four-year old pre-school class. All precautions were taken with the kids to emphasize “practice.” As the kid’s took refuge in the bathroom and waited quietly for the drill to end, Fran noticed one little boy waiting with tears streaming down his face. She comforted the child and reminded him that this was not real – just practice. Another boy spoke

up and said, “I know what we need to do. We just need to pray.” Fran said, “The tears broke my heart, and I felt like crying with him. But the prayers...brought hope.” The senseless “death” of George Floyd, reminds me of the fears and tears my wife saw coming from the kids – from something that should not be happening. George Floyd’s death presents us with numerous other emotions to include shock, outrage, anger, helplessness, fear and frustration. At this moment, we are offered an opportunity to move beyond the normal expressions of sympathy and embrace the deeper vulnerability and connection of empathy. Right or wrong, most of us can only identify with the depth of such pain by replacing one of our loved ones into the “plight” of George Floyd and his family. Brene Brown suggests that "Empathy is communicating that incredible healing message of – “You’re not alone.” At this time, we need to “banner” this connection to George Floyd’s family and to the Black Community - You are not alone.*

Is it possible? Could we all just get along? Almost twenty years ago, I was preaching a community revival. The Rodney King beating and the beating of Reginald Denning during the protest were highlights of the nightly news. You may remember, Rodney King. He is remembered for the phrase, “Can we all get along?” These words are inscribed on his tombstone. I asked the same question to the congregation that night – can we just all get along? From the beginning of time, the answer seems to be – we cannot. The blame game that we engage in is old as sin itself. Often...I am troubled by the regularity of my own finger pointing and blame casting. Blaming Democrats, Republicans, conservatives, liberals or decrying past or current presidents for our current plight is the craze of our society. This blaming, along with the current looting and violence further exhibits the depths of selfishness and our separation from one another. The Bible reminds us of our failure: Adam blamed God; Eve blamed the devil; Cain killed Abel and hid behind the words, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Can we just get along? Maybe. Am I my brother’s keeper? Yes!!! How do we react and respond? Return to the opening story...One little boy was afraid. Let ’s make the move from fear to faith and be intentional in our movement by connecting to Christ and to one another. The other little boy in our story said, “We just need to pray.” As disciples, we must remember that God ordained us to live in community. For us, the sacred and secular are common ground. See you at the special place on Sunday. The place where tears, faith, prayer and community are celebrated and God is Glorified. You are not alone. Grace and Peace, Pastor Carl *Brené Brown is author, professor and noted speaker. I suggest looking her up, read her works and listen to her lectures. “You are not alone” would make a great sign or banner.

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Volume 48, Issue 7

June 1, 2020

Pastor’s Corner 1

Children’s & Youth

Ministries

2

Notes of Thanks, etc 3

Announcements 4

Letter from our Bishop 5

Ways to Give 6

Prayer Concerns

Birthdays and Anni-

versaries

7

In person worship info 8

Inside this issue:

St. Luke United

Methodist

302 Dunlap Drive Hartsville, SC 29550-4943

843.383.5169 843.383.0916 Fax

Email: stlukeumc@roadrunner.com

Prayer Outreach Team for June: Lyndell Becker, Nancy Caffee, Anne Guest,

Georgianna McElhannon Bereavement Meal Committee 10: Debbie Dawkins (Chair), Suzy Moyd, Lizabeth Thompson, Kristen Nicholson, Wilhelmina Leach, Jane Cheshire, Elizabeth Gainey, Leah Babb, Feeka Ewing, Reagan Taylor, Karen Jeffords

Trustee of the Month (June): Ed Rothe

Weekly Contributions:

April 12 $14,959.00 May 10 $11,245.00 April 19 $11,241.00 May 17 $17,461.00 April 26 $ 9,148.27 May 24 $ 6,500.00 May 3 $ 8,515.00 May 31 $11,584.00

Dear St. Luke, I do appreciate the Easter Lily the girls brought me. It’s one of my favorite flowers. I plant them in the yard afterwards and they have bloomed every year. Thanks for remembering me again this year! Sincerely, Harriette Dear St. Luke Family, Thank you so very much for the beautiful Easter Lily. Such a nice surprise to come home from the doctor’s office and find it on the porch! Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. He is Risen! Marsha Tanner Dear St. Luke Family, Thank you so much for thinking of us upon Eden’s arrival. Life as a quarantined, home-schooling family, family of 6 stays quite busy, so it was nice to not have to worry about dinner for a night! And the flowers have brightened our home since we’ve been here—not quite how we imagined bringing a new baby into this world, but we are counting our blessings. Hope you all are doing well and staying healthy. Sincerely, Michael and Sarah Milbee From HIM recipient: I would love to say I appreciate all the help ya’ll have given me and my family in the times of need. I’m so thankful and very grateful. Love, Lila Pulls

Dear Church Family, As I reflect back over this past month, there are really no words to describe my appreciation for you, our church family. Approximately twenty-three years ago after visiting several churches in Hartsville, my husband Phil commented, “I choose St. Luke. I feel at home there. What about you?” And St. Luke has been our home ever since. You have surrounded our children, grandchildren, and me with a great outpouring of love. Thank you so much for the love, the cards, the calls, the food, and especially the fervent prayers over Phil and our family. It truly was a difficult time for us. I would like to commend to you our pastor and our ministerial staff for “producing” in about twenty-four hours an incredible, live-streamed tribute which honored God and celebrated the life of my husband who passed into our Heavenly home on Saturday, April 25. This was an amazing undertaking on such short notice. This video— what a priceless treasure it is to me! It was/is such a beautiful, worshipful time. I have viewed numerous times the Celebration of Life Service which took place during Phil’s burial Tuesday, April 28th, at the Ft. Jackson National Cemetery in Columbia, S.C. Each time I view the service, I feel uplifted, inspired, and at peace. May God continue to use our church for His honor and glory. Sincerely, Sara Odom

A N O T E O F T H A N K S

The Missions Committee would like you to know more about the missions we support at St. Luke!

Over the coming months, we will feature our recipients who are doing great work in our community and beyond.

Habitat for Humanity Darlington County Habitat for Humanity is part of a global,

nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building

homes, communities and hope. Darlington County Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide

through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by

providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child

should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should

be a matter of conscience and action for all.

Welcome to our St Luke

family:

Trey Brown and Savanna Edwards

1928 Garland Drive, Hartsville

Kim, William and Rivers Smith

207 Kalber Drive, Hartsville

Betty Lawson

311 Pines Drive, Hartsville

Brad, Laurie and Grey McBride

104 Bay Ridge Drive, Hartsville

Congratulations to………….

Michael and Sarah Milbee on the birth of their daughter, Eden Elizabeth Milbee, born March 18, 2020. She joins big sisters Emma and Olivia and big brother Charlie. Proud grandparents are Ted and Laura Newman and Mike Milbee. Proud aunt and uncle are Kim and Andy Hamilton and proud cousin is Ainsley Hamilton.

Bennett and Ann Stanton Gore on the birth of their son Clyde Bennett Gore III, born May 5, 2020. Proud grandparents are Ben and Jada Gore. Proud aunt, uncle and cousin are Bebe, Jeff and Virginia Anne Chapman.

Will and Rebecca Boyles on the birth of their son, Anderson “Anders” Lee Boyles, born May 21, 2020. Anders joins big sister Adeline. Proud grandmother is Jennifer Boyles.

“Thoughts from the St. Luke Endowment Committee”

Have you thought about tithing you estate?

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Father’s Day is June 21st Please send in a photo of your father or a father

figure in your life to

bdouglas6394@gmail.com. These men will be

recognized during a slideshow presentation on

June 21st.

*Please do not text these photos to Brittany. Only email to the email below.*

Email- bdouglas6394@gmail.com

Deadline will be Monday, June 15th!

S t . L u k e ’ s M i s s i o n C o m m i t t e e N e w s

On May 9, our Missions Committee at St. Luke UMC began a discussion about the need of our church doing more for our community during this

pandemic. After all, this is the community that supports us in two missions fundraisers every year. So three dedicated (maybe, stubborn?) committee members and Brittany Douglas took the ball and ran with it. As a result, St.

Luke accomplished these community projects since then:

Marvelous Muffins and Fearless Fruit—for the nursing staff at Carolina Pines in honor of nurse’s week;

Cupcakes and Courage —Cupcakes for the police department, fire department and EMS;

Kindness and Kona—Kona Ice for all the hospital staff at Carolina Pines for Hospital Week;

Prayers and Pizza—Pizza was delivered to the staffs at our area nursing homes including The Retreat, Morningside, Carriage House, and

Morrell. Domino's was very generous in partnering with us!!

But the biggest project by far was our Community Chicken Bog. After receiving over $12,000 in funds (in just two weeks) from the following churches: St. Luke, Wesley Chapel, Wesley Methodist, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, and Second Baptist, these churches as well as the Methodist district office, partnered to provide free chicken bog to the community of Hartsville!! Volunteers from all of these churches poured in the morning of May 27th. around 8:00 a.m. to the Soup Kitchen to begin this awesome undertaking. We had four locations for pickup: the Soup Kitchen, TB Thomas, Second Baptist, and Pride Park. Yes, it rained—no, it flooded, a monsoon—but we persevered!!!

I think that we as volunteers were as blessed as (or even more blessed than) the people that we fed!! Just Christians—no denominations, no races, no politics—all striving for the same goal—loving others as He loves us! We are humbled, honored, and thankful to have had the pleasure of serving with this awesome group! Helpers from St. Luke included Lee Gardner, Tim, Mandy, Blake and Joseph Ringer, Elizabeth and Gabe Gainey, Grace Ford, Belinda Copeland, Jennifer, Drew and Christina Boyles, Rick and Jane Jones, Sharon Sturdivant, Drew Hamilton, Bill Query, Lyn Joyce, Jeannie Wilkerson, Chris Thomas, Brittany Douglas and Carl Hunsucker. God is good and always provides! Never, ever doubt that!! Thank you to all who gave and to all who received!!

Our worship service will continue to be livestreamed on June 14 and

beyond for those that do not wish to attend the in-person worship service during this pandemic. You may also

listen to the service on our radio broadcast at WHEZ 95.9 FM.

Our livestream service can be viewed through You tube at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WVAfYs5ab7aud5h54bRNg

or by going to our website www.stlukehartsville.com and

look for the live stream icon shown above on the top right of our webpage and click the link or through our

Facebook page.

Please let us know if you are having any issues viewing the service.

We are here to help in any way.

Bishop Holston’s statement on violence following peaceful S.C. protests of George Floyd killing by UMCSC | May 31, 2020 |

When we witness inexplicable injustice, anger is understandable, protest is appropriate, and action is vital. Violence and destruction, though, is never the answer.

We are encouraged to see people flood the streets to peacefully call for justice and an end to oppression. This is faith in action – the bedrock of our commitment to social justice as United Methodists and followers of Christ.

Unfortunately, the good works of the many are too often overshadowed by the malicious action of the few.

Our nation, our state and our communities continue to express outrage over the killing of George Floyd, an African-American man who was in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thousands of protesters lifted their voices as one across South Carolina on Saturday. The majority of those did not result in violence.

But violence erupted in Columbia and Charleston after the planned events, resulting in injury to police officers and bystanders, as well as vandalism and destruction of both public property and businesses.

As South Carolinians have shown over the years, this is not who we are. This was evident in how our state reacted responsibly and peaceably in 2015 to both the shooting death of Walter Scott and the mass shooting that took the lives of nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston.

Again, violence is not the answer – but we cannot stop there.

As United Methodists, we must seek constructive ways to stay in conversation in spite of racial tensions. We must work to build bridges of racial reconciliation. We must look for opportunities to directly address the economic and social desperation of so many – a plight exacerbated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our economy.

As people of faith, we must refocus ourselves and our churches on our “why” so we can live with purpose rather than being impulsive. We must show up, we must witness, we must serve, and we must pray.

In the weeks and months to come, I pledge to engage South Carolina United Methodists in both conversation and action to achieve this clarity of purpose.

Moving forward, let our protest be peaceful, let our strength be our unity, and let our actions reflect the glory of the Lord.

Grace and peace,

L. Jonathan Holston Resident Bishop

A L E T T E R F R O M O U R B I S H O P

HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?

St. Luke UMC would love to hear how we can pray for you.

Please send an email with your prayer request or praise report. You can send this information to one of the following church staff members.

Pastor Carl carlhunsucker@gmail.com

Brittany Douglas bdouglas6394@gmail.com

Vickie King stlukeumc@roadrunner.com

“Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they may ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:19-20

GIVE THROUGH THE LINK BELOW or through our website at stlukehartsville.com

https://app.securegive.com/stlukehartsville

GIVE THROUGH TEXT

text the keyword 'stluke' 843-823-1200

GIVE THROUGH MAIL

You may mail your donation to: 302 Dunlap Drive, Hartsville, South Carolina, 29550

We believe the church should reflect Jesus by

being generous people, giving our time,

talents, and resources to God’s Kingdom and

the work that is still to be done. It is our joy to

honor the Lord with our giving.

WAYS TO GIVE

Birthdays and Anniversaries

HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME/REHAB: MUSC: Louise Sturdivant (mother of Johnny Sturdivant). Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover, LLC, Room 213, 575 Southland Drive, Hoover, AL 35226: Shelly Holder. Carolinian Retirement Community: Deloris Brock; Methodist Manor: Harry Hill (father of Deborah Griggs), Margaret Reaves, Helen Westmoreland; Morningside: Smitty Soles; Sadie Weaver (mother of Grady Weaver); The Retreat: Dotty Williamson. OTHERS: Ken Lane, Amy Snyder, Joyce Beasley, Cherry Gering (grandmother of Kyle Buckley), Beverly Kemp (friend of Kathryn Beckham), Bev Jackson (friend of Kathryn Beckham), Dave Rudick, Myrna Wiggins, Polly Hobgood (mother of Vicki Roberson), Stephen Helmer, Douglas Dennison (father of Ashley Fischer), Danny Jurney (father of Jessica Bedenbaugh), Wiley Rhodes (brother of Jane Cheshire), Angelyn Bateman, Marsha Tanner, Anne Guest, Herb Roos, Bonnie Gainey, Hadley Burgman (6-year-old friend of Ben and Fran Able), Joey Johnson (father in law of Taylor Hunsucker), Elsie White (sister-in-law of Shirley McCutchen), Tripp Lisenby, Clarence Edwards, Walter Brown, Becky Sinclair (daughter of Ted and Mildred Purvis), Jaymes Wheeler (grandson in law of Kathryn Beckham), Butch Welch (brother of Wendi Beattie), Debra and Tommy Vernon (daughter and son in law of Iris and Jimmy McFarland), Laura Bannister, Robin Ray (friend of Marla Prozzi), Dylan Adams, Kay Smith, Dianne Haney (sister of Dora Gafford and mother of Stacey Haney Gore), Jim Thigpen (brother of Shirley McCutchen), Dawn Merck (daughter in law of Michael and Joanne Merck), Geoff Connor (son of Dr. & Mrs. Greg Connor), Buster & Margaret Freeman (friends of Bob Abbott), Kip Byrd (friend of William Newsome), Freddie Brand (friend of Shirley McCutchen), Eddie Galloway, Kathryn Beckham, Beth Fore (mother of Lee Moyd), Keith Blackmon (brother-in-law of Sharon Sturdi-vant), Bill & Janann Nevins (friends of Bob Abbott), Fran Foil (friend of Joyce Long), Ninette Andress (mother of Diana Moyd), Gavin Johnson (nephew of Joyce Long), Lyndell Becker, St. Luke Shut-ins and Our Missionaries, Michael Agwanda, Missionary (Life for Children), Lucille Oliver, Harriette Crouch, Jim Crowe, Warner Dehart, Mena Galloway, Jim & Alice Harding, Susan Haywood (sister in law of Karen Hay-wood), Sheron & Bill Holland (friends of Sandra & Don Gaskins), Ralph & Ann James, Katie Michelson (mother of Andrea Mosley), Chip Moore, C.O. Myers, Wade Snipes. SERVICE PERSONNEL: Patrick Robbins (nephew of Charlie and Mary Ward Baucom), Miles Braddock. * If name(s) can be removed, please contact the church office.*

P ra y e r C o n c e r n s

1 Lan Holloman 2 Cameron Hassler Yvonne Hatfield 3 Marsha Tanner 4 James Anderson Phillip Crocker Elizabeth Gainey Fran Weaver

6 Chris Andrews Ruth Boiteau Emily Cameron Richie Galloway Sarah Milbee Pat Smith Scott Strickland 7 Bennett Black Mason Douglas Michelle Greenawalt 8 Fran Able

Carol Bedenbaugh Willie Bizzell Charles Snyder

9 Reagan Taylor 11 Lee Moyd

Catherine Snyder Mac McCutchen

12 Wells Bannister 13 Stella Beasley 14 Amy Thomas 15 Randell Ewing Joey Powell 16 Paige Storm 19 Patsy Russell 20 Allan Holloman

Morgan Howle 22 Vicki Dorn Brianne Russell 23 Shelby Allen

Kate Braddock Brantley Fletcher Chelsea Groves

24 Bob Abbott Craig Gainey 25 Johnny Sturdivant 26 Jonathan Saleeby 27 Ben Able Warner DeHart Cassi Ringer 28 Leigh Ann Bizzell Teresa Johnson

Skylar Russell 29 McKinsey Bizzell Matthew Galloway

30 Glenn Fulmer Hank Nicholson Ben Skinner 31 Trey Smith

5 Randell and Suzie Ewing 7 Wayne and Mary Jeffords

Michael and Anna Seigfried 10 Chip and Linda Ann Moore 11 Chuck and Carole Davis 16 David and Laura Decker 18 Jim and Alice Harding 21 Terry and Wanda Hassler 29 Mark and Lisa Bedenbaugh 30 Jeff and Bebe Chapman 31 Bruce and Sharon Moon

1 Matthew Quinn 2 Lex West 3 Meredith Askins Katie Brown 4 Karen Jeffords 5 Wilhelmina Leach 6 Roy Bowers 7 Maggie Beasley

Melissa Myhren 8 Jordan Brewer

Russell Powell 9 Mena Galloway 10 Shannon Harless 11 Sheila Haney 13 Charles Allen Charlie Baucom Katherine Harper Russ Norwood Watson Tingen 15 Sara Odom 16 Chapman Fountain 18 Emily Sanderlin Lee Lanier Judson Shaw 19 Ashley Burchfield Pat Huff

Ed Yarborough 20 Tara Goff Kim Hamilton Abby Trader 21 David Moyd 22 Lex Brown Virginia Anne Chapman

Bennett Saunders 23 Lizzy Elliston Herb Roos 24 Carson Able

Holley Cannarella Wayne Schaefer

25 Becca Benson Josh Lyles 26 Jennifer Calabrese Elizabeth Anne Quinn Helen Westmoreland Will Boyles 27 Jud Shaw 28 Lawson Cannarella Anne Sanderlin 29 Lyndell Becker Cari Howle Charles Urquhart 30 Ralph James Hannah Rudick

1 Eric and Andrea Steen 2 Mike and Carol Atkinson 3 Lloyd and Molly Williams 6 Kirk and Meredith Askins Willard and Sylvia Brown 7 Tee and Elizabeth Thompson 8 Frankie and Dana Brewer Rick and Denise Turner 9 Bob and Caroljean Abbott 10 Gino and Marla Prozzi 11 Doug and Patsy Russell 15 Drew and Bonnie Hamilton 17 Allan and Miranda Holloman 21 Wayne and Iris Schaefer Drew and Katie Walters 25 Herb and Kristen Nicholson 27 Mike and Shannon Harless 28 Jeff and Jennifer Calabrese 30 Michael and Joanne Merck

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302 Dunlap Drive

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We are excited that our in-person worship services will

begin on June 14 at 10:15 am in the St. Luke sanctuary. The

St. Luke Leadership Team that is arranging the “reboot” for

our service continues to meet and discuss the measures

necessary to do so in a reasonable and responsible manner.

The first few months will certainly be different from

previous worship experiences. A few things for all of us to

keep in minds is:

1) Our new church seating arrangements will seat a little

over 100 people.

2) We will be asked to sit at safe distances. Our

sanctuary will have some pews that are blocked off in order to help meet this need. Our ushers and staff will help guide us.

3) Hand sanitizer will be readily available for all.

4) We ask that everyone wear a face-mask. If you do not have one, the church will have them available.

5) No handouts or bulletins at this time. The order of service will be on the screens. Offering plates will not be passed, but

you can drop your offering into the plate at locations.

6) Hymns will be limited.

7) No church nursery or Sunday school programs at this time.

We would also like to get an idea of how many people plan to join us for this first service on June 14. We now have a way of

registering. You do not have to register in order to attend, but this method will help us make better plans for returning to

worship. Go to our website page or our Facebook page or click the link to register https://

stlukeumchartsville.churchcenter.com/registrations/events and sign-in as a guest. If you need assistance with signing up,

please contact Vickie in the church office at 843-383-5169.