Page 4 The St. Luke Connection November 12, 2014 Our Mission Statement: Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God through reaching, teaching and serving. A publication of St. Luke United Methodist Church Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Tupelo, MS 38804 Permit 240 November 12, 2014 Dr. Rick Brooks, Pastor Dr. Rick Brooks, Pastor The Week at St. Luke 1400 Clayton Ave. Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: 662-842-6522 Fax: 662-844-5802 Address Correction requested Volume XLVIII, Number 42 We’re on the web: www.stluketupelo.org Missions Day Thank You A HUGE thank you to all who helped bag daffodils, prepare baked goods, serve chili, deliver baked goods and daffodils, and serve on the many project sites. I am so thankful for the many sets of hands and feet that came together to serve as one body. Sunday, November 16 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 5:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs 6:00 p.m. Youth meet Monday, November 17 10:00 a.m. Coffee Shop—FLC 11:00 a.m. Art Association 6:30 p.m. Boy & Cub Scouts Pickin ‘n Grinnin’ Tuesday, November 18 9:00 a. m. Mother’s Day Out and Preschool at St. James 11:45 a.m. Hilltoppers meet 5:30 p.m. Supper in FLC 6:30 p.m. Classes/Programs 6:15 p.m. Prayer Ministry meets at Food Pantry Bldg. From the Pastor… I made it a point to go to Veteran’s park this morning for part of the Veteran’s Day service. There is something about being in the presence of and near the gathered vets, a kind of gravitas borne out of their camaraderie and experiences, both military ones and life at large. I went, knowing that the “In Flanders Fields” poem would be read. It was written on May 3, 1915 by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, after he presided at the funeral of his friend who died in the Second Battle of Ypres. It refers to red poppies growing over the graves of fallen soldiers, helping to make red poppies one of the most recognized memorial symbols in the world. Indeed, some of the most impressive poetry and writing came from the ashes of that oblivion called the First World War. The Great War was in many ways the death of innocence for the civilized world and the shaping event of the world to come (you have probably gathered by now that I am fascinated by that particular conflict, as many of you are with Second World War). Reading that poem from “the war to end all wars” reminds us of the many other fields, oceans, and airways of battle since that time, and the fallen soldiers and service people who didn’t return from them or who returned from them totally changed. It is so important to Wednesday, November 19 9:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Out remember, whether it is Passchendaele or Normandy or Khe Sanh or any of the other numerous and too many arenas of conflict and sacrifice. and Preschool at St. James Thank you for choosing service over self. 11:00 a.m. Coffee Shop 5:30 p.m. Trustees meet 6:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m. Praise Band Thursday, November 20 9:00 a.m. Mother’s Day Out and Preschool at St. James 6:00 p.m. Small Miracles Thanksgiving Program—FLC Friday, November 21 On November 9, we celebrated the Baptism of Asher James Pruett, son of Drew and Cameron Rogers Pruett. On Friday, December 5th We will go to dinner and a movie. Childcare will be available from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Sign Up Now or ask Hannah for more details Saturday, November 22 10:00 a.m. Coffee Shop Hilltoppers is next Tuesday, November 18th at Noon in the FLC THS Madrigals will be performing. Please Bring Extra Food to Share. We do well to remember the root meaning of remember: to “re-member,” to put back together. In this way, remembering is spiritual work, and not for the faint of heart. We move on with life and the demands of the day. We do not – we dare not – forget. How essential it is for people of faith to not only remember, but to open our attention to God as we do so and to bring our experience into God’s presence. This is the work of prayer on the very personal level. When you are tired, when you are angry, or lonely, disappointed, grieving, it is so important to pause, be still, open to God, and allow the honest feelings to flow. We want to remember and we long to “be re-membered.” We want to know our lives matter. We seek to pray the story of our lives, and this includes remembering the ones we knew and didn’t know who allowed us to have a story at all. Be still and acknowledge God. Pray your story (use the Psalms as a resource). Then, as the Spirit assists, come into his presence with thanksgiving. In so doing, you and I join in with the great cloud of witnesses who teach us about sacrifice and honor. In that presence is our strength, our well-being, our hope. Have a good week and keep the faith! Rick Page 2 Children’s News…. A Word from Jason… Please join us for Sunday School at 9am!!! It’s that time of year when our youth love to visit some of our homebound members. Next week we will deliver Fruit Baskets on Wednesday night. We’ll plan to meet at the church at 6:00 to go make our deliveries. Afterwards we’ll go out to eat supper. Children’s Sunday School Classes meet in the following rooms: 2 and 3 Year Olds– Small Room in Trailer, Billie Jo Wilburn and Jennifer Wilburn, teachers 4 Year Olds and Kindergarten– Big Room in Trailer, Kenzie Dixon and Meredith Jenkins, teachers 1st-3rd Grade– Upstairs of FLC, Sherry Jenkins, teacher 4th-6th Grade– Upstairs of FLC, Karen and Mark Dixon, teachers Page 3 Volume XLVIII, Number 42 In His Service, Jason Looking Ahead: Regular Youth Schedule for Sundays: 5:00 – hangout time @ the house, 6:00 – 8:00 – meal, activity, worship and teaching time In the Hospital: NMMC— Patricia Hood (mother of Rochelle Tullos) Pontotoc -Carl Cockrell Methodist/Memphis—Marcus Simons LeBonheur - Madison Pepper (great granddaughter of Johnny & Charlotte Brownlee) Birmingham—Jeannie Cobb (friend of Brenda Wright & Lanita Cochran) Please Pray for: Nursing Homes: Avonlea—Clytee Hansberger Traceway- Ruby Harrison, Virginia Sneed, Julia McElroy (Green House) Golden Living Center - Carolyn Crone, Everette Cox Liberty, MS - Helen Neely Hayward Paramore (Marlene Nurse’s dad), Rose Alonzo (mother of Pamela Curtis) At Home: Lynne Harris, Boyd White, Ron Anderson, Parker Morris, Carrie Ann Harris, Bobbie Rosato, Cindy Sparks, Sarah Bryson, Cherry Bush, Ilda Jones, Judy Daniel, Gene O’Callaghan, Gerri Cornwell, Ruby Nell Boggan, Robert Jenkins, Steve Bullock, Glenda & Bobby Bullock (Brad Bullock’s mom & dad), Charlie Meador, Ruby Murphree, Connor Morris, John Ed Harris, Betty Flynn, Cis Murff, Jeff Wiygul, Marie Beachum, Susan & Maury Schuh, Ray Aycock, Jr., Jason Oliver, Doris Lamm, Mary Kathryn Fowler, Edna & Tom Cupit, Kitty Hall, Ken Kellerman, Donnie Harris, Linda Sanford, Jimmy Harris (son of John Harris), Kirby Lackey, Charlotte & Gene Huffman (Mark Huffman’s mom & dad) November 16 –Regular Youth Schedule Children’s Choir News… 19 – Deliver Fruit Baskets 23 – NO Youth meeting (Thanksgiving Holidays) Servants for the week of November 16th... Ushers: Charles Storey, Ron Campbell, Jim Conwill, John Harris, Dan Langley, Marvin Lovelace, Bill Mims, Louis Riles We will have Children’s Choir this Sunday, November 16th at 5:00 p.m. 30 – Regular Youth Schedule December Events : Money Counters: James Comer, Larry Coggin, Gerald Wages Upcoming Events 7 – Youth Christmas Party at the Youth House 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Greeters: Richard Gilley, Charlotte Brownlee, Karen Conwill, Holly Temple Dec. 12th– Exodus: Gods and Kings movie 14 – Enchanted Tree Service 6:00 p.m. Deliver Meals-on-Wheels in Nov.: Luke’s Ladies Class Dec. 18th– Bellevue Singing Christmas Tree Scout News… CUB SCOUT PACK GROWING… Recent recruitment activities has resulted in enrollment of about 45 boys. Their recent popcorn fund raiser grossed over $7000. Some of the older scouts will be attending the Fall Camporee at Camp Yocona this weekend. Karina Dykes, acting cubmaster, and leaders are doing a great job. CONGRATULATIONS to Boy Scouts LUKE DIXON and D'NARIOUS Mc ALISTER of our Troop 8 for recently passing their Eagle rank board of review. Christmas Shopping…. Looking for the perfect Christmas present for a friend or family member? St. Luke Stained Glass Necklaces will be for sell this Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Women’s First Fall Cottage Boutique (215 N. Gloster St., Suite D). They will also be available this Sunday in the Family Life Center. Clyde Hathorne and family in the death of her sister, Vivian Whiteside, who died recently. It’s Time to Collect Shoe Boxes Coat Drive… This Sunday, November 16th, is the last Sunday to turn in your shoeboxes. Don’t miss out on this blessing! Attendance for November 9, 2014 256 Received November 9, 2014 It’s not too late to sign-up for Parent’s Night Out this Saturday, November 15th, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. $15.00 per child includes supper and snacks Sign-up at the Information Table. Hilda Bell and family in the death of her grandson, Carson Bell, who died on Monday, November 10th. Services were held on November 12th. Mark Young and family in the death of his grandmother, Doris Young, who died on November 10th. Fellowship Time in Nov.: Fellowship Class Dec. 16th– A Night of Caroling Sympathy to… General Fund…………………..…… Food Pantry Fund……………….… Preschool Program..……………… $ 18,327.00 1,070.00 150.00 Please bring new or gently used coats and put them in the “Coat Box” located in the FLC. We are partnering with the Tupelo Junior Auxiliary for distribution of the coats and they will be given out in our area. “Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors Him.” Proverbs 14: 31 The St. Luke Prayer Ministry Group meets at our Food Pantry (on Eason Blvd.). They meet at 6:15 p.m. each Tuesday and would love to have others join them.