St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
The Wednesday Word
February 15, 2017
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February 19, 2017
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor
Rev. W. Scott Harbison
Sunday School
Classes for all ages
Worship
10:00 a.m.
Fellowship & Refreshments
11:00 a.m.
SERVING ON SUNDAY
Head Usher
Steve Hurysz
Liturgist
Jim Mayer
Time for Young Disciples
Jim Mayer
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Kelvin Cooper
Debbie Harbison
Olivia Harbison
Scott Harbison
Ryan Klasen
Jeanne Leach
Jim Mayer
Beth Stanaland
Abigail Smith
Kaden Peebles, granddaughter of
Ken Russell's longtime friend, Sam
Everett Grossman,
friend of Trudy Timian
Jeanne Leach
Margaret
Piké
Beatrice Eureste,
Gloria Arcos' mother
Dot Cowan
Steve Seelig
Randy Pease
Gloria Reese
Del Kaufhold
Katie Gaspard
Melissa Cooper
Anne Nicholson
Jonah, Bill Wade's grandson.
Jayne Manry's sister, Patricia
Liz Bell Harding
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Rev. Scott Harbison |
I have been doing a lot of reflection lately on what ministry means to me. This is my 20th year of ordained ministry and oftentimes I have to wonder what is the point to all this. Matter of fact, Carol Howard Merritt, a well know theologian type person, asked on Twitter, "I wonder how many pastors are doing their job because they can't think of anything else to do (and not in a good way)"? That made me reflect even more so on why I'm here and what does all this mean.
I honestly don't know. I believe in working with people and helping people and I believe in the importance of the church to a community but what does that say about my role or your role in this great drama called life? I believe we are called to show God's love and to proclaim the good news that through Christ all sin is forgiven, but every church says that.
Paul reminds us this week in our lectionary that we must keep the foundation of God's love for us through Christ as the cornerstone for all we do. I guess that's why I'm still here doing ministry. I love people and I love God and I love telling people about God's love for them. So join me in this wonderful journey, hopefully not just going through the motions, as we serve a God that loves all people very much.
Love,
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Save the date for Jazz in the Parking Lot
Wednesday, February 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
 Save the date for our annual Jazz in the Parking Lot. Our catfish dinner will be provided by Catfish on Wheels ($10/adult & $6/children under 10) and the Marvin Gaspard Trio will provide some great jazz tunes. This is a very special Fat Tuesday celebration since we will also be celebrating Rev. Harbison's birthday!!
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Plastic bags needed for Conclaves in March
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Conclaves 2017 to create plastic mats for the homeless |
The Youth of our Presbytery (including St. Luke's youth) will be making mats for the homeless at Conclaves in March. These mats are made from plastic bags which are cut into strips and looped together to be crocheted into a mat. It takes 500-700 bags to make one sleeping mat 36X72 inches. Your plastic bags are needed! Please bring us your bags and help support our youth at Conclaves in March. For more information you can check out the
flyer.
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DBSA meets at St. Luke's Mondays & Saturdays
 The mission of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston is to provide free and confidential support groups for individuals living with or family and friends affected by depression and bipolar disorders. Attend a meeting or tell someone you know about these free weekly meetings at St. Luke's on Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. and Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. The next meeting is Saturday, February 18. For more information call 713.600.1131 or go to
www.dbsahouston.org.
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Concert Series at Lyric Centre
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Quan Jiang |
The Lyric Centre will continue it's monthly mini concert series Tuesday, February 21 at noon with violin virtuoso, Quan Jiang. These concerts are designed to feature Houston musicians while showcasing the Centre's new Steinway concert grand piano. Quan will perform a concert of classical favorites accompanied by our own Marvin Gaspard. If you are in the area, please stop by and enjoy this free concert! The Lyric Centre is located at 440 Louisiana in the heart of the Theatre District.
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Don't Miss This!
1. WOW (Women of the Word
Tonight at 5:30 p.m.
2. Jazz in the Parking Lot & Fish Fry
Wednesday, February 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
3. Ash Wednesday Service
March 1@ 7:00 p.m.
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A Closing Prayer
O God, when we are anxious
speak to us a word of peace.
When we are bewildered about which way to go
speak to us a word of direction.
When we wonder about the meaning of life
grant us wisdom and enough light to see one step ahead.
We are dependent upon you;
open our eyes that we might see the glimpse of truth that you have for us.
Where we are wrong correct us,
where we are right confirm us,
But give us a sense of adventure
and the joy of the journey. Amen.
by Robert D. Young from Let Us Pray
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Contact . . . . .
Mary Ann White
(
mawhite@stlukespres.org
) with any questions or comments about
The Wednesday Word.
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