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JUNE 2017 ISSUE 6
LOVE GOD LIVE HIS WORD SHARE HIS GRACE
VISITORA monthly publication of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church - Kilgore, Texas
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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 volun-
teered 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 Japa-
nese 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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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
3CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS
con’t on page 4
Jean Aills (Arabella Memory)
Margarette Allison
(Briar Cliff, Tyler)
Charlotte Austin (Hospice)
address: Bradley Bryant, 7279
Juniper Dr.Denton, Tx. 75033)
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
Billie Hale
(daugh. Joy’s
home, LA)
Jo Hancock
Millard Harkrider
Steven JacksonMary Jordan
Yvonne Kennedy
Richard/Kathy
Kimball
Nell King
Dwaine Kirksey
Marie Murray
Nina Fern Nichols
(Arbor Grace #19)
Guy (#309)--Billie
(#404) Oliphint
(Arabella)
Prayers for Loved Ones:People will remain on this list about a month.
Please let us know if they need to be on longer - 903-984-3576.
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
Vivian Patton
(Arabella, Kilgore)
Rita Peters
(Arabella, Long’v)
Thank You’sThank 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 HANDSThe 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 acknowl-
edged 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.
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
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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 .................................. 11 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
PRAYERS FOR LOVED ONES, Con’t from page 3
Cristen Sistrunk/Dorothy Williams.......................... daughter-in-law/
sister of Bonnie Sistrunk
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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
JUNE 2017 WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Names Date Years Names Date YearsLee/Lori Briers 6-25-1983 34
Bill/Carolina Bryant 6-28-2003 14
James/Shanna Burgess 6-30-2001 16
Bob/Hope Cantu` 6-03-1985 32
Harold/Mary Helen Craig 6-06-1988 29
Bob/Holly Davis 6-07-2003 14
J.J./Amanda Eckert 6-14-2003 14
Milton/Lisa Frazier 6-08-2002 15
Terry/Christine Gardenhire 6-02-1979 38
Randy/Tracey Gaut 6-22-2010 7
TJ/Amanda Gillen-Hall 6-03-2006 11
Eddie/Jessica Hatt 6-21-2003 14
John/Kelly Jackson, Jr. 6-24-2000 17
Steven/Salena Jackson 6-23-2006 11
Chuck/Vernie Kunkel 6-15-1968 49
GAME NIGHT - FUN, FUN, FUN
A wonderful fellowship opportunity!
Saturday, June 17, 6:00 - 8:00pm, gym.Call Barbara Francisco for more information
903-918-6797.
Brian/Sunny Mawson 6-10-2000 17
Michael/Lisa McClammy 6-16-2012 5
John/Andrea McGilvray 6-16-2012 5
Jack/Susan Moore 6-02-2001 16
Carlos/Zaida Ortiz 6-26-2007 10
Ray/Denise Reinert 6-25-1988 29
Ralph/Pat Rudy 6-26-1954 63
Fred/JoAnn Samford 6-17-1950 67
Chris/Rebecca Stephenson 6-05-2004 13
Glenn/Heidi Tryon 6-10-2000 17
Don/Misti Tuck 6-08-2008 9
Jack/Cindy Venable 6-26-1993 24
Kent/Wendy Weir 6-25-2011 6
David/Karen Wilson 6-24-1978 39
Wilbur/Kay Yates 6-27-1970 47
JUNE BIRTHDAYS 2017PRAYER 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.
UPDATE ON ORGAN FUNDRenovation of St Luke’s Historic
Aeolian-Skinner Pipe Organ
PHASE 1 $135,000 $121,500 $101,500 $ 82,400 $ 71,500 $ 51,500
RENOVATIONSwill be accomplished
in 2 phasesPhase 1: $135,000Currently Available
$82,400
OUR GOALBalance of $52,600
BALANCE MUST BE AVAILABLE BEFOREREPAIRS CAN BEGIN
MOTHER’S
DAY OUT
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Parents’ Night OutFriday, June 2
6:00pm - 10:00pm$10 per child
Call Niki Chowdhury903-235-9401 for more information.
Summer SlamJune 18-21
Mark your calendar for a mission opportunity forchildren who completed 3rd-5th grade. Cost is$75 which includes a dayat Splash Kingdom. Reg-istration & more info onour church website.
MDO is currently on summer break. Classes will
resume on August 30th. We are currently holding
registration for the 2017-2018 school year. If you
are interested in registering or learning more
about how our program can serve you, please feel
free to contact me @ 903-240-4609.
Please keep the cans and cartridges coming!
In His Service,
Misty Shipman
Vacation Bible SchoolAugust 7-11, 9:00am-12:00pmJoin us in a VBS where kidslearn they were created byGod and built for a purpose!
Huge THANK YOU to everyone who vol-
unteered, 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
www.lakeviewmcc.org
July 20th-23rd- BIG HOUSE Jr. High mis-
sion 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
903-235-9236.
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:
A “Goodbye” withMixed Feelings
Red, White, & Blueand
the Bagleys, Too!
Join in as we celebrate!Our annual Red, White, andBlue brunch and service isscheduled for July 2 with aspecial twist this year! Thatwill be our first Sunday with
Rev. Ben Bagley and hisfamily!
Come be a part of the Red,White, and Blue Choir on
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m in theSanctuary.
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Gratefully, James
January 28th-30th
St. Luke’s United Methodist Men 2017
United Methodist Women
PAM BESSER EVENING CIRCLE
UMW Pam Besser Evening Circle met for our regularmonthly meeting in May. A light supper was provided byBrenda Culpepper.
Angela Thompson also provided our monthly devo-tional, combining several different devotionals aboutmothers into one in honor of Mother’s Day.
Brenda Culpepper did a program about mothers in theBible. Brenda also gave an update on Rahab’s Retreat.The girls staying there have full daily schedules includinglife skills classes, drug abuse classes, Bible study andparenting classes. They also have to help with the cook-ing and cleaning. We discussed several ideas of what todo for Rahab’s and decided to make up baskets forTeresa to give the girls on their birthdays.
The business portion of the meeting was conducted inwhich the minutes and treasurer’s report for the previousmeeting were approved.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 6th, at 6:00 pmin the Fireplace room.
Don’t forget to bring your items for the Rahab birthdaybaskets to the June meeting. All women are invited andinvite a friend to come with you.
Kathy Brown, Secretary
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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.
2017 PROGRAM SCHEDULESaturday, 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
Holy HuddlersHoly HuddlersHoly HuddlersHoly HuddlersHoly HuddlersGood Christian Fellowship - While We Eat
6:00 p.m.
Upcoming Meeting Dates & LocationsJune 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
HILLTOPPERS
June 7, 2017Gather 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.
MONTHLY
SEND E-PRAYER REQUESTS TOTO: [email protected]
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 email requests to Lisa Frazier.
Staying connected with news and special prayers.
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A GALA GAL-AWAY FAREWELL
SAVE THE DATE
The DATE Is: SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017The 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**
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 yourmoney 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 903-984-3576, 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
SAVE THE DATE
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 2017-2018 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 $165.00 per student cost for the year. Then multiply that by 90 students and the cost for a school year totals
$14,580.00. 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.
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. 77479
ALTAR FLOWERSPlease consider giving altar flowers in honor of, in memory of, or in celebration of something special, please call
Kalynn Hararison, at 903-985-1562 (C) or (H) 903-984-4267
Kalynn has volunteered to give us the opportunity to furnish flowers in the sanctuary for Sunday services.
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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
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-NEW MEMBERS & BAPTISMS
Supporting William (Bill) and daughter Morgan Marie
Payne as they were both baptized and joined the church
(on 5-7-2017) 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.
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* Nursery provided for this event. ** Nursery can be arranged for this event. Call Niki Chowdhury
Thursday, June 16:30-8:00pm Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary**7:30pm Sylvia Bolding’s piano recital, SanctuaryFriday, June 29:00-9:45am Exercise, Family Center6:00-10:00pm 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
9:00-9:45am Exercise, Family Center
Tuesday, June 6 Senior High Youth to Mission Trip in
Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, June 7 Senior High Youth to Mission
Trip in Atlanta, GA
9:00-9:45am Exercise, Family Center
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, GA6:30-8:00pm Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary**Friday, June 9 Senior High Youth to Mission Trip in
Atlanta, GA9:00-9:45am Exercise, Family Center6:00pm Holy Huddlers to Dairy Queen, White OakSaturday, June 10 Senior High Youth to Mission Trip
in Atlanta, GA
7:00am Newgate Mission, Longview
10:00-3:00pm Witt family renunion, gymSunday, 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
9:00-9:45am Exercise, Family Center
Tuesday, June 13
Wednesday, June 14
9:00-9:45 a.m. Exercise, Family Center
Thursday, June 156:30-8:00pm Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary**Friday, June 169:00-9:45am Exercise, Family CenterSaturday, 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)
9:00-9:45am Exercise, Family Center
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 226:30-8:00pm Arise Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary**Friday, June 239:00-9:45am Exercise, Family Center6:00pm Holy Huddlers to Val’s Italian, Kilgore6:00-8:00pm Game Night, gymSaturday, June 24Sunday, 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
9:00-9:45am Exercise, Family Center
Tuesday, June 27
Wednesday June 289:00-9:45am Exercise, Family CenterThursday, June 29Friday June 309:00-9:45am Exercise, Family Center
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Office: 903-984-3576 Fax: 903-984-2738
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SUNDAY SERVICES:
Arise Service ........................ 8:30 AMSunday School ...................... 9:30 AM
Traditional Service ................. 10:30 AM
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.
THE YEAR OF HEALING
For those with medical needs, St. Luke’s has wheel-
chairs, 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 (903-983-1748) 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
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
