CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CORNER The west end of the main floor of the church and areas of the lower level are cleared ready for construction to begin May 21, as anticipated. Church offices are re-located to the Recreation Building, Sunday school classes are meeting in new rooms, and the former Men’s Restroom across from the chapel is reconstructed into a co-ed, handicapped accessible restroom. Contractor bids have been received and are being evaluated by the architects, our Campaign Committee and Trustees. Your steadfast commitment and faithful giving are keeping our campaign fund total far ahead of the targeted pledge schedule. You’ve done it again this week! You grew the fund total to $532,214! Through your dedication and generosity, you are not only Preparing the Present to Transform the Future! of St. Luke’s, you are also preserv-ing and honoring over 100 years of history and service to our community.

HONORING ST. LUKE’S 2014 GRADUATES

This Sunday, May 11, during worship we will honor our 2014 graduates. We recognize these students for their hard work and accomplish-ments to achieve this significant milestone. Graduates confirmed to date are:

Margaret Randle Bane, University of Mississippi School of Nursing John-David Bass, Holmes Community College Sarah Courter, Mississippi College Savannah Duckworth, University of Mississippi Medical School, William Fuller, University of Mississippi Medical School Karen Hernandez, University of Mississippi SarahBeth Morris, University of Mississippi Dani Wood, University of Mississippi Health Related Professions

We need your help to assure that we don’t leave anyone out. Please give us the name of any other 2014 graduate along with the name of their school. You may email the in-formation to secretary@stlukesjackson.org, or call the church at 601-362-6381.

DATES AT-A-GLANCE Thu., May 08 Office Staff Meeting, 10:00 am Fri., May 09 Moore-McClurkin Wedding Rehearsal in Sanctuary, 3:00 pm Sat., May 10 Moore-McClurkin Wedding in Sanctuary, 4:30 pm Sun., May 11 MOTHER’S DAY / GRADUATE RECOGNITION Sun., May 11 Morning Prayer Time with Communion in Chapel, 8:30 am Sun., May 11 Sunday School, 9:00 am Sun., May 11 Fellowship Time, 9:50 am Sun., May 11 Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:15 am Sun., May 11 Disciple Bible Study, 5:00 pm Sun., May 11 Youth Fellowship, 5:00 pm Mon., May 12 Finance Meeting, 5:30 pm Tue., May 13 UMW Circle 2 Luncheon at Interiors Market, 11:30 am Wed., May 14 Disciple Bible Study, 10:00 am Wed., May 14 Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets, 2:00 pm Wed., May 14 Disciple Bible Study, 6:00 pm Wed., May 14 NO Youth Bible Study Wed., May 14 Choir Practice, 6:15 pm Thu., May 15 Office Staff Meeting, 10:00 am Fri., May 16 Derivaux-Smith Wedding Rehearsal in Sanctuary, 5:30 pm Sat., May 17 Derivaux-Smith Wedding in Sanctuary, 7:00 pm Sun., May 18 Morning Prayer Time in the Chapel, 8:30 am Sun., May 18 Sunday School, 9:00 am Sun., May 18 Fellowship Time, 9:50 am Sun., May 18 Worship in the Sanctuary, 10:15 am Sun, May 18 At-Home Communion, 2:00 pm Sun., May 18 Disciple Bible Study, 5:00 pm Sun., May 18 NO Youth Fellowship

Dear Friends,

I know you join with me in praying for those severely im-

pacted by last week's violent storms. Many of us have family

and friends who lost everything. And whether we know them

or not, we all feel the heartbreak of those families who lost

loved ones. We particularly pray that the risen Christ, who

proclaims the victory of life over death, will be a comfort for

them in the days ahead.

Second to prayer, an essential, immediate need is for finan-

cial assistance to aid in the recovery process. A safe and se-

cure way to give is through the United Methodist Committee

on Relief. This organization is already on the ground in the

affected areas. 100% of your donations to UMCOR go direct-

ly to those in need; the administrative costs are covered in

other ways. If you would like to donate, you can make your

check to St. Luke's, and put Tornado Relief in the memo line.

You can mail it to the church office or place it in the offering

plate on Sunday.

Don’t forget, that June 2nd

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neighborhood churches to host a VBS for children ages birth

to fifth grade. We need volunteers to help with the evening

sessions, so if you’re willing, please contact the church or our

children’s director, Leah Batson (leahbatson@yahoo.com.

Also, on Thursday, June 5th

, (the last night of VBS) we’re co-

sponsoring Fondren’s “Relay for Life” fundraiser for the

American Cancer society. We’d love for you to donate to

help fund cancer research and support, and we’d love for you

to join us that evening for a fun time with a great cause!

Grace and Peace,

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Rev. Ricky James, Pastor

May 8, 2014

HONORING OUR MOTHERS This Sunday, May 11th, is Mother’s Day. Sally Lewis and

Mary Jane Oglesby continue their family tradition of presenting a carnation to eve-ryone attending our worship service in

honor or memory of “their own” mother. When you pick up your flower, you will notice there are two colors, red and white. Choose white in memory of your mother if she is deceased, or red in honor of your mother if she is living.

HONDURAS MISSION DONATIONS REMINDER Even if you are unable to go to Honduras, you can be a partner in this mission by donating items needed by our Honduran brothers and sisters. This year we are request-ing donations of new and gently used linens, new tooth-brushes and new tubes of toothpaste for the mission’s housing ministry. They need: Sheets for double beds Sheets for twin beds Large bath towels Hand towels Kitchen towels Toothpaste Toothbrushes You may drop off your donations at the church through Sunday, May 25.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

THURS., JUNE 5, 5:00 P.M.

“Relay for Life”

Fondren after 5 Double the benefit, double the fun! Put this date on your calendar now so you won’t miss this evening of fun for all ages, plus the opportunity to help a great cause. St. Luke’s is co-sponsoring the American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser. Donations go to help fund research and patient support. In addition to our church sponsorship, we are encouraging individual donations for relay teams and participants. Come on out! Enjoy the fun and festivi-ties of Fondren after 5, and show your support for those raising funds to benefit this important cause.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Cherub Choir is Singing! We look forward to hearing our sweet singers this Sunday during service! Parents, Ms. Helen will need to practice one more time during the Sunday school hour, so make sure you're there! VBS Registration is OPEN! Parents, please visit www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/fondrencomvbs to regis-ter your child for Vacation Bible School. If you have any questions, or if you prefer "paper method," just talk to or email Leah at leahbatson@yahoo.com! Remember, we are prepared to accommodate children birth to fifth grade. Mother's Day Breakfast: Mothers of toddlers, preschool-ers, and school-aged children are invited to join us for do-nuts, juice, and coffee Sunday, May 11th, during the Sun-day School hour. We will meet in the children's Sunday School room at 9:30.

∞ YOUTH GROUP NEWS ∞

It's time to register for Lake J, so please email Sarah at courter@mc.edu and pay a $50 deposit to me or put it my box at the Church office by MAY 25th if your Youth is planning to go. The camp is open to young people be-tween the ages of 12 and 24. We are also looking for chaperones, but that is dependent on the number of youth. Also, with the exception of Sunday School, the Youth will not meet between May 13th and May 25th.

THIS WEDNESDAY AT ST. LUKE’S ► Disciple Bible Study, Rev. Ricky James, 10:00 a.m. ►Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Our Prayer Shawl Ministry group is now meeting in the Rec-reation Building. We invite you to join us there any Wednesday afternoon if you are interested in becoming a part of this caring ministry, or simply to fellowship. Please remember to contact Dot Jaubert, a Prayer Shawl group member, or the church if you know of anyone who needs a shawl. ►Disciple Bible Study, Rev. Ricky James, 6:00 p.m. ►NO Youth Group Bible Study ►Choir practice, 6:15 p.m. ►Child care provided, 6:00-7:45 p.m.

May 11, 2014

4th Sunday of Easter

Mother’s Day / Graduate Recognition

Worship 10:15 A.M. / 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10

Special Prayer Concerns this Week: All victims of recent tornados.

Ongoing Prayer Concerns: Gale Purser, Wanda Laseter, Sara Patter-son, Elizabeth Baine (Barbara Baine’s daughter), Sally Lewis, Kay Harrell, Lyn McCool, Lamar Kemp, Katie Westerfield, Jan and Joe Perry Williams, Kip Lytle (Laurie Courtney’s brother-in-law), Marcia Williams and her nephew, Edward Wil-liams, Ralph Higginbotham (Wilena Stark’s brother), Bea Prescott, Louis Baine, Beth Pearson (Martha Pearson’s daughter), Eva McDonald, John Baltar, Carolyn Gaby, Lucille Robbins, David Wells (Susan Burrow’s brother), Lavelle Mayfield, Jerrie Lynn Mitchell (Rebecca Henley’s sister), Marshall, Donna, Mason and Chloe Wallace (Wanda Laseter’s niece, Donna, & family), Anne Bowlus, Kirk & Pam Harpole, Lori & Eric Stringer, Joann Smith, Wynon Pearson, Joanne D. Smith, Jeff Wheeler’s Mother, caregivers and homebound.

ATTENDANCE AND STEWARDSHIP REPORTS

04/27/14 05/04/14

Sunday School 77 74

Worship 124 151

Offerings Needed in 2014 $420,000.00 $420,000.00

Offerings Needed Weekly $8,077.00 $8,077.00

*Offerings Received $6,597.00 $8,718.00

Offerings Needed to Date $137,309.00 $145,386.00

Offerings Received to Date $133,241.00 $141,959.00

Offering Balance to Date (Short) -$4,068.00 -$3,427.00 *UMCOR $1,090

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THANKS FOR WORSHIPING WITH US

4/27/14

Susan Schmieg Tommy Weatherford

Rebekah & Ryan McGaughey Roswell Stauss

5/4/14

Pamela Roberts Glenn & Robbie Duckworth

Karla Haik Judy Henley

Charlie Edwards Maria Vassen

Stephanie Davidson Nancy Hayes

Colleen Lipscomb The McKnight Family

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WELCOME NEW MEMBER Please join us in welcoming Savannah Duckworth to our church family. Savannah joined St. Luke’s during worship

this past Sunday, May 4.