United Methodist Men
St. Luke’s United Methodist Men is a creative, supportive fellowship of men who seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow spiritually and to seek daily his will. Our primary purpose is to declare the centrality of Christ in the lives of men and in all their relationships.
We are a program-driven organization, meaning we do not have monthly ‘Membership’ meetings. Please read below for information regarding our current ongoing and upcoming programs and contact the man responsible for more information or to get involved. If nothing here appeals to you, I invite you to contact me and let’s turn your passion for a new program into a reality!
We send out a monthly e-newsletter with details about programs, news about SLUMM and opportunities for involvement. It’s our main tool for communication. To be added to our monthly e-newsletter, send your request to Doug Staley at fdstaley@comcast.net.
Thank you for visiting our page. I hope to see you soon!
Tony Hunley, President,
St. Luke’s United Methodist Men
317-340-5603, tonyhunley@comcast.net
ONGOING EVENTS
Monthly Men’s Breakfast – Saturday Mornings
Leaders: Peter Johnson, Mark Benedict, St. Luke’s Members; Jim Thorne, St. Luke’s UMM Unit Adviser
Meets: Saturdays, 8 AM, Jan. 5, Feb. 2,March 1, April 5,May 3,
June 7
8AM, Fellowship Hall
RSVP: Peter Johnson, 848-7149 or sunnyj@indy.net
Join us for great food (really!), fellowship and fun. Every month, we feature speakers that bring topics of interest to all men and often present service opportunities. We encourage RSVP’s to help us plan how much food to prepare, yet all are welcome.
Bi-Monthly Men’s Fellowship
Contact: Mark Lampe, St. Luke’s Member, mlampe@asdproducts.com
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of every month - Jan. 9, March 12, May 14; 7:30 PM; Smee’s
(86th Street & Ditch Road)
Cost: BYOB (Buy your own beverages/food)
To complement our monthly Men’s Breakfast, we now have a WEEKNIGHT opportunity for food, fun and fellowship! We never have an organized agenda or planned topic, rather, it’s a time to unwind with other Christian men and have genuine conversations about whatever comes on our hearts and minds. All Men are invited! Just e-mail Mark Lampe so he knows how many men to make room for.
Weekly Prayer Group
Contact: Mark Bell, St. Luke’s UMM P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens) Specialist, 317-697-0502 or mbell@premiersteelinc.com
Meets: Every Tuesday, 7:30 AM, Spiritual Life Center
Come once or come often, but just come! If you’d like more details or if you have a request or concern you would like held up in prayer, please contact Mark Bell.
Bowling with the Guys
Contact: Matt Roop, St. Luke’s UMM VP-Programming,
538-5931 or roop66@indy.rr.com
Meets: Wednesdays, Feb. 27, April 23, June 25,
8:30PM, Woodland Bowl, 3421 E. 96th St.
Cost: Bowling games/shoes; R.S.V.P requested
Looking for something mindless and just fun to do with other Christian men? This is it! Come out with us every other month or just once as we bowl and make time for good old fashioned fellowship.
SMALL GROUP STUDIES
A Man and His World
Leader: Tony Hunley, President,
St. Luke’s United Methodist Men,
317-340-5603, tonyhunley@comcast.net
Meets: 7 Sundays, Feb. 3-March 16, 11AM, E105
Reg. requested, no fee.
How is a man to live in his world? What does God have to say to him about his work, his friends, his goals, his marriage? And ultimately, why is God concerned about how men live their lives? God does care deeply about how we live our lives. This small group will allow you to examine your own life and relationships, experience God’s instruction and learn how your life can glorify God. Focusing on seven key areas of life common to most men—work, friends, children, money, goals, marriage and God—this small-group study shines the light of God’s world into those areas, revealing the clear teachings of Scripture.
Raising a Modern Day Knight
Contacts: Tom Hadley, St. Luke’s Member,
thadley@summitrealtygroup.com or 713-2105 & Doug Staley, St. Luke’s UMM Treasurer,
fdstaley@comcast.net or 826-9727
Meets: Wednesdays, Jan. 30-March 5, 7PM, E207
Reg. requested, no fee.
You want to be an effective father. You long to show your son just how much he means to you. This study utilizes a six-part video training that addresses critical issues every dad must face in order to be an effective, strategic father. The video, hosted by best-selling author/speaker/pastor Robert Lewis and FamilyLife founder Dennis Rainey, helps concerned dads like you: 1) Discover the key issues that separate fathers and sons, 2) Learn how to offer special manhood instructions your son can use throughout his life and 3) Communicate the definition of authentic manhood clearly—giving your son a compelling vision for life. No matter the age of your son, now is the time to begin.
Epic
Leader: Tony Hunley, St. Luke’s UMM President,
340-5603 or tonyhunley@comcast.net
Meets: 7 Thursdays, April 17-May 29, 7PM, Fellowship Hall
Reg. requested, no fee.
You were born into an EPIC…discover it. In a dramatic retelling of the Gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor,exploring His motives and His heart. Come join God in the story He is already telling.
Leadership Track: A Journey of Transformation
Leader: Gerry Roth, St. Luke’s UMM Leadership Specialist,
590-1072, groth@rothproperties.com
First Retreat : March 7-9.
Two additional retreats will be scheduled. Attendance at all three retreats is required. Men—are you leading your life, or is life leading you? Asking that question Jesus so often asked, “What do you want?”, during this 6-month program,men develop greater awareness of life’s possibilities, gain clarity and choose to lead life fully with love, freedom, passion and joy.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wild at Heart Boot Camp
Leader: Tony Hunley, St. Luke’s UMM President,
340-5603 or tonyhunley@comcast.net
Date: Thursday, April 24, 4:30PM to Sunday, April 27, 12:30PM
Location/tuition information are being finalized and will be available on the SLUMM bulletin board and website by Dec. 31. Registration opens Feb. 1.
A four-day quest into the recovery of your masculine soul as outlined in John Eldredge’s book, Wild at Heart. Boot Camp was designed by John Eldredge and his Ransomed Heart ministry team. Through teaching sessions, films, guided periods of reflection and journaling, and question and answer, this is something far more than a retreat—it's an expedition of the heart. You will never be the same. Perspective participants must have either gone through a Wild at Heart Group Study or have read/listened to the book prior to attending Boot Camp.
Softball Team—St. Luke’s Wesleyans
Coach/Manager: Nate Montgomery, St. Luke’s UMM
Fellowship and Recreation Specialist, 340-7115 or n8tewithan8@yahoo.com
Games: Sunday afternoons/evenings
SEASON I: April 6–June 8 & SEASON II: June 22–Aug. 24
Registration fee: $10
We’re ready for another year of hits, runs and fellowship.We will play two 10-week seasons starting in April, with practices starting in early March (weather permitting).You don’t have to play both seasons and you don’t have to be at every game, but if you are willing to commit to the majority of the season, we’d love to have you.
Dads ‘n Lads Camping Overnight
Leader: Dave Duba, St. Luke’s Member,
339-2481 or energized1@aol.com
Dates: May 16-17, Morgan’s Canoe Livery, Brookville, IN
Cost: Approximately $35
We spend so much of our time and effort just earning enough money to provide for our families that years can go by without us really engaging with our sons. Seize this as your opportunity to leave work, schedules and your Palm/cell phone behind and spend time with your son canoeing, campfire cooking and sleeping under the stars.
Raising Daughters: A Father’s Challenge
Leaders: John St. Angelo, St. Luke’s UMM Men in Service Specialist,
848-2644 or johnstangelo@sbcglobal.net & Brad Manbeck, St. Luke’s UMM Treasurer, 669-7640 or brad.manbeck@gmail.com
Meets: Tuesdays,March 11 (Parlor) & 18 (E212), 7PM
R.S.V.P. to John St. Angelo or Brad Manbeck. No cost.
Raising daughters takes us into a very different world of twirling skirts, pretty shoes and tea parties that we, as dads, sometimes feel lost in. Explore and discuss with other fathers in this two-part conversation the challenges and joys of raising girls.We will discuss the heart of a little girl—what she wants,what she needs and what makes her heart come alive—and the importance of our enrollment into her life, which will become central to who she is as a woman. Part 2 of our conversation will be to brainstorm ideas for future Father/Daughter events at St. Luke’s—book studies, Father/Daughter dances, spa trips—who knows? We need your input to guide us into this new journey.
Marriage Enrichment Weekend
Leader: Tony Hunley, St. Luke’s UMM President, 340-5603 or tonyhunley@comcast.net
Meets: Feb. 8-10, Artists Colony Inn, Nashville, IN
Fee: $249/couple, includes private room, breakfasts, Saturday Sweetheart Dinner and leadership
Join us in beautiful Brown County, Indiana for a weekend retreat intended to strengthen marriages (it is not marriage counseling or therapy).Marriage Enrichment uses worship, smallgroup experiences and private communication exercises in a workshop setting to help married couples improve their communication skills, focusing on the positive values in their relationships and taking steps toward resolving ordinary conflicts.While the couples, with trained group leaders, do not function as a study group, discussion group, or therapy group, the communication processes of this weekend experience do bring about many insights, discoveries, commitments for change, and a deepening of emotional and spiritual connection between partners. The weekend will be facilitated by leaders who are extensively trained according to the certification requirements of Marriage Enrichment Inc., a non-denominational, not-for-profit, nationwide Christian organization. The Artist’s Colony Inn is located the center of Nashville within walking distance of 300 shops and art galleries and a short drive to the famous Brown County State Park.Visit their website at www.artistscolonyinn.com to see the setting for this important weekend.
Spring Fling 2008
Contact: Matt Roop, St. Luke’s UMM VP-Programming,
538-5931 or roop66@indy.rr.com
Date: Saturday evening, April 19, Great Hall
SAVE THE DATE and join us for this very memorable evening with the special someone in your life. Our very own Great Hall will be transformed into a beautiful Ballroom to set the stage for a night of dancing, delicious delights and some wonderful memories. Opportunities to join other couples for dinner will also be available to make this a very complete date night. Watch the Communion and the SLUMM bulletin board for more details.
UMM Annual Meeting
Leader: Tony Hunley, St. Luke’s UMM President,
340-5603 or tonyhunley@comcast.net to reserve your
seat and receive handouts prior to the meeting
Meets: Friday,March 14, 7PM, Fellowship Hall
St. Luke’s United Methodist Men is designed to be a program- driven organization, meaning we do not have monthly membership meetings. Our annual meeting, therefore, is an extremely important gathering to conduct the business of the Unit and inform the community of St. Luke’s of our programs and accomplishments.The business of this meting includes: Additions/Corrections to the Unit’s Charter and/or By-Laws;Approval of the 2008/09 Executive Committee; Installation of Officers Ceremony. In addition, this will also mark the 1st anniversary of St. Luke’s United Methodist Men and we will take time to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished over the past year.
UMM Sunday:
Celebrating 100 years of ministry to men, 1908-2008
Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Services
UMM Sunday has been celebrated in local United Methodist churches for decades. On the first anniversary of the St. Luke’s unit of United Methodist Men and the 100th anniversary of UMM, we will use this day to celebrate the ministry of our men within St. Luke’s and thecommunity. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19
