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The St. Luke’s Lubbock
visionary
August 2009 www.stlukeslubbock.org Volume 11, Issue 8
YOUTH MISSION TRIP // OAK ISLAND
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On the Cover Thanks, Nathan
I’ll Go Where You Send Me. We counted it a blessing when Nathan Timmons came on staff at St.
Pictures from the youth group’s Luke’s. We hoped we would get to keep him a couple years. Well,
summer mission trip to Oak he ended up here three more than that. From the reformatted
Island, Texas, July 5-11. Thanks newsletter, to the 50th Anniversary book (At the Edge of a
to all of our youth and adult Dream), to multiple improvements of our website, to the
leaders for their great work in creation of a more functional Sunday morning bulletin, to
showing the love of Christ. powerful and creative graphics for Sunday worship, to pushing
Photos by Jeremy Smith. our staff to be better communicators, Nathan has brought us along
into the 21st century. He came to us fresh out of school and now returns
to Tech with some real-life experience that will inform everything else Dr. Will Cotton
Senior Pastor
he does. He came to us single and leaves us married, living the biggest
St. Luke’s Staff adventure of his life.
We will miss his wit, expertise, musical abilities and photo-shopped creations (Jeremy in
a pansy, “Hot Cakes” Kinder, and a host of others still awaiting declassification). More than that,
Senior Pastor
Dr. Will Cotton we will miss his passionate faith, his love for the folks of St. Luke’s, and his deep thinking that have
Associate Pastor / Lead Pastor SLSW been blessing us as staff and congregation alike. Personally, the thing I will miss most will be the
Rev. Matt Wolfington
conversations we have had about key issues of faith and life, as well as about the future of the ministry
Associate Pastor / Congregational Care
Rev. Don Kinder
of the Church. Nathan’s willingness to share his heart for God and his brilliant mind stretched my faith
Director of Music Ministries
and thinking and gave me a window into how
Dr. Andy Coward some of the next generation thinks.
Director of Christian Education - Central As much as we have been blessed and will
Sara Lattimore
miss his ministry here, we of the staff and
Director of Christian Education - Southwest
Karen Carruth
congregation at St. Luke’s Lubbock, rejoice
Director of Youth and Recreational Ministries
in the opportunity for Nathan to further his
Jeremy Smith education and expand his ministry. Final
Director of Childcare details for a reception in his honor are being
Jennifer Thomason
put together by the Staff-Parish Relations
Director of Contemporary Worship
Kris Schmitt Committee. Watch the Sunday morning bulletin
Business Manager / Bookkeeper
for more information. Nathan Timmons,
Florence Ann McVay we are a different and better congregation for
Communications Director your service to St. Luke’s. Some prophets are
Nathan Timmons
honored in their own country after all.
Office Assistant - Central
Shalah Smith
Office Assistant - Southwest Nathan Timmons plays with the Southwest Praise Team on Sincerely in Christ,
Sherry Galvan Grand Opening Sunday, April 5. Photo by Joey Manwarren. Will Cotton
Director of Servant Ministries
Lea Oberleas
Director of Preschool
Dee Riebel P.S. - Meeting God at Midlife
Director of Parent’s Day Out
Vicki Davidson
The past six months have been a wonderful time of personal and spiritual growth that have
Custodial / Maintenance Director
helped reshape my ministry. During the first three Sundays of August, I will be preaching on
Curtis Borland the subject, Meeting God at Midlife. The sermons and texts will be: August 2, “Dropping the
Custodians Weight” - Hebrews 12:1-3, 11-13, Matthew 11:28-30; August 9, “Player-Coach” - Acts 6:1-7;
David Cranford, Veronica Orosco
August 16, “Letting Go, Letting God – Again!” - Philippians 4:4-13.
Parish Nurse
Sherilyn Pharr
We have had a great summer at St. Luke’s Lubbock. Thanks to everyone who has worked
Security
so hard, prayed so faithfully, and given so much time to bless lives
Frank Anderson both inside and outside our congregation.
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St. Lukes Southwest
The Designer
Jesus Loves the Little Children. Pastor Don Kinder gives the Children’s Sermon at St.
Luke’s Southwest on Sunday, July 12. Photo by Joey Manwarren.
Adult Sunday School
For more information, contact Karen Carruth at 771-0555.
The Disciple Class (Room 12)
This group is currently studying the New Testament and starting
September 6th will read and discuss The Purpose Driven Life by Rick
Warren. Jobby Johnson will lead this book study, covering four chapters
each week.
The Parenting Class (Room 9)
This class continues with Value-Packed Parenting by Dr. Kevin Leman,
and plans to starts another Kevin Leman series in August. Jolyn and
Jerry Wilkins are leading this class, for all parents and grandparents.
More Parables from the Back Side (Room 10) Welcome! St. Luke’s Southwest is happy to receive our newest members, Alison, Scott,
This class is reading and discussing More Parables from the Back Side Andrew, and Mallory Mosier, who joined on July 12. Photo by Joey Manwarren.
and will start Servant Leadership October 4th. Join Brent Manwarren
and James Carruth as they discuss Jesus’ parables through the eyes of a
minor or unsympathetic character. Are You Ready? thoughts by
Pastor Matt
“Just Neighbors” (Room 11) Are you ready to go back to… (NO! Just don’t say it, yet.)
Angie Lee will lead this DVD series and discussion about poverty I can hardly believe that there is only 1/3 of the summer left. Where
and homelessness in our society. This is a nine-session program and is did it go? What have I done? What have I accomplished? What can I
meant to be informative but also motivational. Participants consider do next? It seems we live our life this way 12 months out of the year. No
who their neighbors are, the obstacles they face, and the magnitude of matter what season, holiday, or month it is, time is always passing more
the problem poverty in the United States and specifically in Lubbock. quickly than I want.
Participants will explore ways their faith calls them to respond to the Macy just had her 6th birthday. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard
needs of those who are poor. me. That little baby is 6. Continued p. 8
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SPRC Announcement Maedgen Outreach
Recognition for Nathan Timmons Did you know? Last school year, the
St. Luke’s Maedgen Outreach: provided
Following the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services on adult supervision for 12 incentive
August 16th at the Central Campus, you are invited field trips; provided lunch buddies for
to express your appreciation to Nathan for 5 years of holidays, when parents could not be
outstanding ministry. He will be playing and singing there; collected clothes, underwear, socks, and shoes for the nurse’s
in each service. Those from the Southwest Campus are closet; provided teachers with a back-to-school breakfast and lunch;
invited to drop by as well, knowing that his ministry helped with a book fair; assisted with the 5th grade banquet and the
has touched both campuses in a great way. Cards and/ 5th grade Joyland trip; ran a concession stand during Buddy Fun Day;
or gifts of appreciation are most welcome. helped the PTA recruit new members; assisted the office staff on the first
day of school; and helped with the school’s fall festival.
Wow, what a year! St. Luke’s had a great impact in the lives of many
students, teachers, and parents in our community. A new school year is
Updated Building Use Policy about to begin. If you would like to be part of this great outreach, call
Jennifer Thomason at 797-4393 to find out how you can get involved.
Policy Changes
The Board of Trustees is in the process of updating the building use
policy for both campuses and has approved the implementation of
new policies effective July 15, 2009 with the understanding that these
August UMW Meeting
policies will continue to evolve over time. The St. Luke’s United Methodist Women
One of the biggest changes, for security purposes, is that any person will gather at the church at 11:00 a.m. on
or group (member or non-member) sponsoring a function or in charge Tuesday, August 4. They will go to lunch and
of a meeting after normal business hours at either location and who then on to Asbury Methodist for a program on
has not been issued a key will be required to put down a building the Hope Community of Shalom. Please call
key security deposit and be responsible for unlocking and locking the Kathy Waldron at 799-7358 or Jo Ann Smith
building for that function. The deposit will not be deposited and will at 795-1434 for information and reservations.
be returned if all guidelines are met. By doing this, our security will be
enhanced by not leaving our buildings unlocked for several hours with
no one around, as has been the practice for many years. We realize this
is a big change but one that is for the safety of our buildings.
Central and SW Building - Key Checkout
In Our Thoughts
A $150 security deposit is required before a key may be given out
to any group or individual wishing to use either campus facilities after
and Prayer
normal business hours. The key must be picked up from the Central
Campus between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and from the
SW Campus office between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. the day of the Andy Hurst and Family
function. If the function is on Saturday or Sunday, the key needs to Brent King and Family
be picked up by 4:00 p.m. at the Central Campus or by 1:00 p.m. at Clyde Flowers
the SW Campus on the Friday before the function. The key must be Debbye McCandless
returned to the Central Campus office or SW Campus office by 10:00 Cheryl Gafford
am the following day or Monday after a weekend function. The person Anna Jo Knight
responsible for the key is also responsible for making sure all doors are Rudy Galvan
locked and all lights have been turned off before leaving the premises. Blake Cunningham
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Holy Moments “Living In His Spirit” by Vicki Colwell
“Therefore, if “During my ministry there, the Lord had made it clear that my real
any man is in ministry was at the Health Science Center, and was in conjunction
Christ, he is a new with the church. About this time, I met two men who left indelible
creature; old things impressions on me. Both worked at University Medical Center. The
have passed away; first one, we will call Bob, a fellow counselor with whom I had similar
behold, new things interests. The second we’ll call Charlie, who had a job requiring firmness
have come.” - 2 in another department; and yet had the rare ability to be a friendly, good
Cor. 5:17 man and meet the requirements placed on him.. We always enjoyed a
Rev. Arnie Smith lively bantering exchange as we passed and re-passed at the Center.”
is an integral part “There came a knock at the door one afternoon. It was Charlie,
of the teaching/ poking his head in, but rather than the usual joke, today’s greeting was
prayer ministry here more serious in manner. He deviated somewhat in getting to the subject
at St. Luke’s and at of his visit until I happened on the very crux of the matter by saying,
University Medical ‘Charlie, is your concern about spiritual matters today? Do you want
Center, where he to be saved?’”
is a counselor. He “From that moment, communication flowed as we had a serious
is, also, one of the discussion of some things that pertain only to Charlie - clearing up
champion pancake questions he had buried for a long time. We rejoiced in what the Lord
flippers at our did that day; and Charlie laid his burdens down. He left the office that
famous Methodist Men’s breakfasts. Arnie is guest contributor for the day - released and fully justified.”
August Holy Moments column, and is gladly giving excerpts of his life “Two weeks later, Charlie was dead! The whole community was in
in ministry with us. The events he is sharing show something of the shock. He was only in his mid-fifties!”
kaleidoscopic nature of a minister’s life, as well as how Arnie’s professional “Another afternoon, Bob opened the door, and said, ‘Arnie, do you
life in counseling fits like a hand in glove with his ministry. have time to talk a while? Upon being invited in, he added, ‘You don’t
As the narrative opens, Arnie, forty-eight, is weary beyond description mind my speaking to you about your relationship with your wife?’ ‘No,’
- following a thirty-one year run during which he tried vainly to hide I said, ‘what is going on, Bob?’ ‘I came to tell you that you need to
from a call to ministry. He had accepted Christ as Savior at the age of spend more time with Karen,’ he said firmly.
nine, and believes God’s hand was on his life in his early years. Now, “Then, with his face in contortions, Bob told me of his tragedy: ‘My
with no joy in fulfillment in life, he has come to the end of the road. He wife of forty-two years has just divorced me! She says it is because I
vividly remembers the Lord’s call when he was seventeen. His response, have not spent enough time with her.’ I listened and empathized with
somewhat like Jonah, was, “But Lord, I haven’t begun to live yet!” Bob for a while. Then he invited me out to his house on Saturday. He
Repentant and grieved now, he drops to his knees; and he begins to tell wanted to get me in a place where we could pray for Karen and me -
the story. specifically for ways and means to make time just for us.”
“Lord,” I prayed, “you know I have been a horrible person, bogged “When we were settled, and Bob began to pray, a most unusual thing
down in the mire of my own pathetic efforts. I am almost fifty years happened - I began to see scenes of a beautiful panoramic area as a rare
old; I am a self-made man; and I have made a mess of my life. Just take visionary experience began to unfold. He asked, ‘Where are you?’ “I’m
whatever is left of it, and use it for your glory. Use it in any way you in the mountains,’ I replied; and he continued to pray. ‘We’re climbing,’
wish.” he said. In my mind, we came upon a meadow - high up in the
“At this point, God came into my life and took full charge. Two mountains - such beauty you can’t believe. As I entered this opening, it
months after that, God had me in a little church at Quitaque While at looked like the meadows I saw when I was young.”
Quitaque, the Lord talked to me in many different ways - and it is a “Jesus, in all His Majesty, met me there. When He spoke, his gentle,
mental thing. He has gotten me up in the middle of the night; and said, understanding voice matched the tranquil setting. ‘I know you are
‘Arnie, you need to pray.’ The first thing that comes to mind is, ‘What troubled. I’ll answer one of your questions, but only one,’ He said.”
am I going to pray about? Usually one starts praying about whatever “The previous week I had been to the hospital visiting. I was on
comes to mind; and then the Lord starts to speak. He often gives me a mission for the church, also, to give money to a family who had a
directions about something different from that which I am praying. On four-year-old child with cancer. Broken out in hives from some of the
one occasion, He said, ‘I want you to pray about four college students, medication, the child was fussing and struggling to scratch these places.
and He named them.’ As I began to pray for the young people, he As I watched the troubled little boy, and said a few words of comfort
directed me to ask the church to give them some money. To find the to him and his parents, I could feel tears welling up in me. I prayed for
amount we should give, I presented several different sums to Him. them, and then excused myself. As I reached the hall, I was in a state
When I reached $250.00 each, He responded positively. Despite the of grief and perplexity about God’s justice. My question: why do the
small size of the church, the money was provided. innocent suffer?” Continued p. 7
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Batter Up! Congratulations to the St. Luke’s Monday Night softball team on another great season. Pictured above: Austin Allen, Bruce Boyd, Hunter Carmichael, James Carruth, Wayne
Davidson, Barak Harlan, Andy Jansen, Aaron Lattimore, Jud Patton, and Jeremy Smith. Photo by Karen Carruth.
Wedding Gift for Jeremy and Kerbi
St. Luke’s Website St. Luke’s Youth Director Jeremy Smith will be getting married this fall,
The new St. Luke’s website is coming soon to a computer near you. and we need your help to make sure he and Kerbi start their marriage on
After months of research, planning, and development, the church the right foot. Kerbi loves to cook, so Amy Terry is putting together a special
website, stlukeslubbock.org, will be re-launched in early August. The wedding gift containing recipes and marriage advice from the St. Luke’s
site has been completely redesigned from top to bottom with loads of congregation. If you have any favorite dishes - especially desserts or salads
new features, new content, and new ways for St. Luke’s to communicate - or a piece of advice to pass along (and trust us, Jeremy needs all the help he
the message of Christ to those inside and outside of our congregation. can get), please send those to Amy Terry at amy.l.terry@gmail.com.
Here are just a few things to look forward to with the new site:
graphic-friendly design with improved navigation; updated news and
events; new online calendars for Youth, Preschool, Parent Day Out,
and Church events; streaming and downloadable sermon audio files, Parent’s Night Out / Friday Fun Night
including the “For the Love of God” summer worship series; enhanced Parent’s Night Out will take place Friday, August 14 from 6:30-
online registration for special events; expanded content for first-time 10:30 p.m. Paid reservations are due to the church office by August
visitors; compatible with all major web browsers; increased video 12 at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per child with
capabilities; and coming soon: special mobile version of the website for a family maximum of $28. It is open to
use with cell phones and PDAs. anyone ages birth through 5th grade. This
Many, many thanks to “The Amazing” Joey Manwarren, who has month’s theme will be “Beach Party.” Also,
generously lent her time, talents, and assistance towards developing the starting in September, Parent’s Night Out
website’s visual content. Look for the new site to debut in early August will become Friday Fun Night (F.U.N.).
at stlukeslubbock.org. Look for more details later this month!
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Cradles 2 Crayons St. Luke’s
The next Cradles 2 Crayons Children’s Consignment Event will be
September 10-12 at Raintree Christian Church, 8601 82nd Street.
Mailbag
Come see the best in “gently used” children’s clothing - newborn to
pre-teen size, maternity wear, shoes, baby swings, bouncers, feeding/ Dear St. Luke’s UMC Members and Staff,
diapering supplies, nursery furniture and decor, out- This is to inform you that I will be an inactive member after July
door playground equipment, books, videos, bicycles, 30, 2009. Merrill and I have been members of St. Luke’s since 1963.
toys and more all under one roof. You do not have I have much sorrow in leaving, as most of my friends are members of
to be a consignor to shop. Cradles 2 Crayons is open St. Luke’s.
to everyone. Feel free to tell your co-workers, friends I will be at Manor Park in Midland, TX. [Editor’s note: Hazaiel’s
and neighbors. Everyone is welcome! address is available upon request from the church office.] Manor Park has
You won’t want to miss an opportunity to be part a beautiful sanctuary in the building where I will be located, no excuse
of Lubbock’s most anticipated children’s consignment for not attending.
event of the season! Once you discover Cradles 2 Crayons, it will be Thank each of you very much for becoming one of our friends. We
an event that you will never miss again. For more information visit shall miss each and every one of you.
www.cradles2crayons.net.
Affectionately,
Hazaiel Riggen
Women’s Small Group
A small group of women from the young adult class at Central
Campus hve started a small group, “Dish and Devo.” They will be
Exit, Stage Left (continued)
reading the book Don’t Miss Your Life by Charlene Ann Baumbich. We Continued from p. 9. Thank you to Fred Wagner (or “St. Frederick,”
would love to have more small groups start meeting this fall, as well. as some I like to call him) for all of the many times he has volunteered his
If you are interested in starting a small group or joining one, please sound expertise for one of our church programs. Thank you to Evelyn
contact Sara Lattimore at 797-4393. Copenhaver, who seems to have impeccable (or rather, divinely inspired)
timing when it comes to offering a cheerful or encouraging word to those
of us in the office. Thank you to Rob Garrison and James Carruth for
Holy Moments
not charging me for all of the computer questions I’ve asked them over
the years. And thank you to Veronica Orosco and Curtis Borland for daily
(Continued from p. 5) showing me what a servant’s heart really looks like.
Thank you, St. Luke’s, for 5 challenging, formational, and enriching
“As Jesus stood there, empathetic in His radiance, he said one years as your Communications Director. May God continue to guide and
word, which will be emblazoned in my mind forever - Choices direct our church, and may He bless each of you for the many blessings
- In the spiritual knowing that came with that single word, it was you have given me.
clear to me that he was referring not only to choices made by
generations ahead of us, but also, to choices you and I make all Sincerely,
along the way.” Nathan Timmons
“Ephesians 6:11 - 18 suggest the formula that will help guard
our choices from this day forward:”
“‘Put on the full armor of God, that you many be able to
stand firm against the schemes of the devil, for our struggle is
Roundup 2009
not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the This year’s Roundup is August 15 at First United Methodist Church,
powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the 1411Broadway. Booklets containing the classes for this year are available
spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places….Put on in the Education Office. St. Luke’s will pay the Roundup registration fee
truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the if the forms are returned to the church office by August 9. Childcare
helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit.’” must be reserved by August 10 through First Methodist, www.fumc.com
or 763-4607. Contact Sara Lattimore at 797-4393 for more details.
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The Designer
(Continued from p. 3)
St. Lukes Southwest
Kids Corner
Central Campus Children’s Ministry
Big changes are coming this fall to Children’s Sunday School at the
Central Campus. Beginning August 23 our new Sunday School model
will be “a 3D Effort: Draw, Disciple, Deploy.” We will seek to Draw
children in to our program by creating a fun and inviting atmosphere;
where we can foster growth and knowledge of Christ’s love as we create
Disciples of Christ by helping the children discover God’s calling in their
life; so that they can be Deployed into service in the community and
world, shining the light of Christ to all.
The new Sunday School model will incorporate Large Group and Small
Group time, and we will continue to use the Live BIG curriculum.
A Children’s Sunday School Orientation and Information Session for
adult volunteers and all other interested adults/parents will take place on
Sunday, August 9 at noon (right after church). Lunch and nursery will
be provided. For more information, contact Sara Lattimore by email at
slattimore@stlukeslubbock.org of call 797-4393.
Back to School Pool Party
Everyone is invited to Premiere Sportsplex (9000 Memphis Ave.) from
5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16 for the St. Luke’s Back to School
Pastor Matt Wolfington baptizes Braxton Rhys Potts on Sunday, July 12. Photo Pool Party. Look fore more information about food sign ups.
by Joey Manwarren.
Southwest Thank You’s
Are You Ready? (continued) Thank you to Kelly and J.C. Wilkins for leading Godly Play for July!
Thank you to Joey Manwarren and Mandi Patton for continuing to lead
There was bit of leftover footage at the end of the video tape the 1st and 2nd grade Live BIG class! Thank you to Marcy Jarrett for
of her birthday which showed her toddling around at 18 months leading the 3/4/5th grade Live BIG class! Thank you to Kristi Jones, Sarah
old. I have tears in my eyes even as I write, wondering where the Harlan, Sara Abers, and Alison Mosier for leading Children’s Worship!
time went. What have I done with her these past 6 years? What
have I accomplished with her? What can I do with her next? Back to School, Back to Life Sunday
If Macy is age 6, then Robin and I will be married 12 years in August 23 is our big Fall Kickoff day: Back to School, Back to Life
August. I saw our wedding album in our closet a few days ago. 12 Sunday. On this day all children will be promoted to their new class.
years! When we got married all I thought about was, “Wow! We
have the rest of our life together.” Where did these past 12 years
go? What have we done? What have we accomplished? What
can we do next? If Macy is age 6, and Robin and I have been
married almost 12 years, that means I am about to turn 40...
Seriously, where did the time go? What have I done? What have
I accomplished? What can I do next?
The reality of time is that we only have what is now. We
should live our life urgently, as if there is no tomorrow. Are we
investing in what really matters: salvation and love? I am certain
that Robin knows I believe in her and love her. I am certain that
Macy knows I believe in her and love her. I am certain that God
knows I believe in Him and love Him. Part of my investment,
and yours, is making sure others know it as well. If you were to
meet yourself on the street, what would you think about yourself?
Would you see Jesus?
Congratulations to the Blue Jays T-ball Team for a great 2009 season. Top row:Jason Jones
Moving Mountains – albeit, on rock at a time, (coach), Kennedy Deleon, Saige Diaz, Karleigh Jones, Nathaniel Coward, Peyton Carruth,
Pastor Matt James Carruth (Coach). Bottom row: Ashlyn Wolf, Mallory Deleon, Aiden Stabeno, Dylan
Dodd, Jackson Bentley, Audrey Crawford. Photo by Kristi Jones.
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Exit, Stage Left Worship Times
“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” - Proverbs 16:9 Central Campus - 45th and Memphis
8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service
As many of you know, this issue represents my last as editor of the Visionary newsletter. After 5 years 9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Blended Worship Service
as Communications Director at St. Luke’s, I am leaving this month to return to Texas Tech and begin
studying for a Master’s Degree in Comparative Literature. My last day at the church is August 18th. Southwest Campus - 98th and Frankford
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
While I am a little nervous about returning to the classroom, I have prayed about returning to 10:30 a.m. Worship
graduate school for several years now, and I believe that God has led me to this decision in
his perfect timing. Mostly, I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life,
one with new challenges and new possibilities.
It would be a gross understatement to say that a lot has happened at St. Contact Information
Luke’s since I started in 2004. We’ve celebrated a 50th anniversary.
We’ve added a second campus in Southwest Lubbock and moved
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
its place of worship from a purple movie theater to a (then 3708 45th Street
remote) shopping center to a new permanent home at 98th Lubbock, Texas 79413
(806) 797-4393
and Frankford. We’ve started major outreach initiatives with Fax (806) 797-4395
office hours: 8:30-4:30 p.m., M-F
Maedgen Elementary and in the neighborhoods surrounding both
our two campuses. We’ve grieved the loss of some dear friends and St. Luke’s Southwest
5805 98th Street
welcomed new friends into our congregation. St. Luke’s is not the same Lubbock, Texas 79424
Nathan Timmons (806) 771-0555
Editor church it was 5 years ago. Having met and married my wife Sarah during
that time, it’s safe to say that I am not the same, either. Preschool: (806) 797-4396
Parent’s Day Out: (806) 797-8353
My time at St. Luke’s has been an invaluable learning experience. Yes, Youth: (806) 797-6253
E-mail: sl@stlukeslubbock.org
I’ve learned more about communication, publishing, and graphic design. More importantly, Website: www.stlukeslubbock.org
though, I’ve learned some of those intangible life skills that no lecture or textbook can really teach, and
I’ve learned more about what it means to live life well with God and with those around me.
Thank you to Will, Matt, and Don for the guidance and friendship you have offered me over the
years, and thank you to the St. Luke’s staff for allowing me to be part of such a talented and hard- Visionary Staff
working ministry team. Thank you to the congregation for taking a chance on a young college graduate
and providing me room to grow in life and faith. Thank you for the opportunity you have given me to Editorial Team
Nathan Timmons: Editor
help shape the ways that we reach people for Christ inside and outside of our church walls. Kristi Jones: Southwest Editor
And while all of you have blessed and supported me in many ways, there are a few persons to whom I
Photography Team
owe a special debt of gratitude for the help they have given me in my role as Communications Director. Karen & James Carruth, Joey Manwarren,
Elton Pharr
I would be remiss if I did not take one final opportunity to thank them for all they have done for me
and for our church: Production Team
Pat & Eddie Parker: Production Coordinators
Thank you to Pat and Eddie Parker, who oversee the production and distribution of our church Glenda Blanchard, Neva Brenningmeyer,
Jean Estes, Patsy Lance, James & Maurice
newsletter each month. They truly represent the brains (and for Eddie, the sweet tooth) behind our Sever, June Wallace
operation. Thank you also to Glenda Blanchard, Neva Brenningmeyer, Jean Estes, Patsy Lance, James
Writing Team
and Maurice Sever, and my grandmother June Wallace, who give up their Wednesday afternoon once a Curtis Borland, Karen Carruth, Vicki
Colwell, Dr. Will Cotton, Sara Lattimore,
month to assemble the newsletter and get it ready for delivery. In addition, Eddie and Glenda regularly Joey Manwarren, Sherilyn Pharr, Jennifer
give their time to stuff envelopes, cards, and flyers into our Sunday worship bulletins. Thomason, Matt Wolfington
Thank you to Joey Manwarren and Elton Pharr, who graciously lend their photographic talents
towards capturing some of the many wonderful moments and events that take place at St. Luke’s. Joey The Visionary is published monthly by St.
Luke’s United Methodist Church - Lubbock,
has become one of my main “go-to” people for help with images and designs and has provided invaluable Texas. Next publication date is Wed., Aug.
assistance for our recent GVOM and Grand Opening campaigns. Elton deserves an attendance medal 26. Submission deadline is noon, Wed., Aug.
19. Items are published as space is available
for the number of church events he has been to and photographed. and are subject to editing or omission.
Thank you to Vicki Colwell and Sherilyn Pharr, whose newsletter columns have offered our Submit to: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
congregation great insight, encouragement, and perspective. Thank you to Kathy Smith, Krista Scott, Newsletter Editor
3708 45th Street
and Kristi Jones, who have each served as Southwest Editor for the newsletter and helped give voice to Lubbock, TX 79413
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the growing number of worshippers at St. Luke’s Southwest. Continued p. 7
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Big Block Party
2nd Edition - “IQ50 to the Loop”
Wednesday, September 2
St. Luke’s Central Parking Lot
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Great music, Climbing Wall, Bounce House,
Petting Horses, Free Food,
Grocery Voucher Drawings, and much more!
Mark Your Calendars and Get Involved!
Door-Knocking Coordinators: Paul Faulkner and Eddie Allsup
Door-Knocking Dates: August 16, 19, 23, and 26
Block Party Event Coordinators: Stephen Dodd and Bobby Strong
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