Wednesday Night Alive
The fall session of Wednesday Night Alive is September 15 through October 27, 2021. This fall there will be classes for children, youth and adults that meet both in person and online. Some classes will be livestreamed, others will have a zoom option and some that are on demand only.
Dinner will be served at both the Downtown and Edmond Campuses from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. This year’s menu has been enhanced with some chef favorites as well as a kids menu for each week. There is no cost for the meal and as always WNA classes are free.
Below is the class menu for each campus as well as the dinner menu.
Downtown Class Menu
In Person | Livestream | On Demand | Sanctuary
Click Here to Watch Live – Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Jesus told parables to explain the truth of life. He taught about mercy, purpose, and love, all through stories. His stories illustrate the depth of His love for us and His desire for us to care for others. Join Dr. Bob Long and Rev. Wendy Lambert for an exciting Bible Study that examines seven of Jesus’ parables.
Bob is a native of Houston, Texas and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University and a Masters of Theology from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. He also holds a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Oklahoma City University. Known for his practical, uplifting scriptural messages, Bob has become a positive example of leadership in both the United Methodist Church and throughout the community. Bob and his wife, Marsha, have been married for over 40 years and have two married children, daughter Kelly, and son Paul. The two are also proud grandparents to six grandchildren.
Wendy was born in Dayton, Ohio but claims Oklahoma as her home state! She received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska and practiced physical therapy before being called into ministry. Wendy received her Masters in Divinity from Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. Wendy is married to Chris Lambert and they have two children, daughter Hannah, and son Brooks.
Keith is a native of Lawton and a graduate of Cameron University. He has been happily married to his wife, Aimee, for 19 years. Aimee also graduated from Cameron University and is an elementary school teacher. They have three daughters, Ella Kate, Mary Beth and Molly Anne. In Person | Zoom Option | Room 202
Click Here to Zoom Live Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
This 24-week Bible Study looks at both the Old and the New Testament while helping each participant apply God’s Word to their daily lives. Disciple Bible Study draws on the work of scholars and pastors to help develop a foundational understanding of the Holy Scriptures. Participants in this study will complete daily readings in preparation for class.
Dave is the Pastor of Congregational Care at St. Luke’s and has served St. Luke’s twice during his ministry. He served for five years at St. Luke’s after graduation from Perkins School of Theology, then helped plant BridgeView UMC in Norman in 2000 and returned to St. Luke’s in 2010. Dave is married to Kelly and they have six children between them and three grandchildren.
In Person | Room 207
Explore the Old Testament’s story of God and God’s calling of the people of Israel through the many “voices” of the biblical text. Hear the magnificence of a Creation hymn, discover the law and wisdom teachings, listen to the warning of the prophets and explore the poetry of the Song of Solomon. In the two weekly video segments, first gain insight from biblical scholars and then take a visual tour of archaeological sites, ancient artifacts, and other physical remains, related to and illuminating scripture and events. This study is ideal experience for adults who are interested in the practice of prayer and worship and would like to connect prayer practice with Scripture. The study is accessible for adults with little prior Bible experience. Participants gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Old Testament as an integral part of the Christian Bible and a renewed discovery of our identity in God and God’s vision for all things.
In Person | Room 204
Genealogy is, widely considered to be, one of the fastest growing hobbies in the U.S. We have become consumed with constructing our family tree in an attempt to trace our lineage. Fortunately, the Bible does an excellent job helping us trace the ancestry of our faith family. Pastor and author Jacob Armstrong takes an in-depth look at our faith lineage focusing specifically on the messy family dynamics found in the book of Genesis. As we begin to understand the life stories of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Esau we find that their pattern looks a lot like ours—we are called, we mess up, and God continues to redeem us. Find out how your “messy family” fits into God’s family and how you are a part of God’s plan for the world.
In Person | Room 208
This class will start out with learning the basics of ASL, American Sign Language, along with different culture aspects. The class will begin to learn how to have basic conversations in ASL. This will be a fun and inspiring class for those who have always wanted to learn sign language!
Ariel Shooting Star Ewing and her husband, Jackson Ewing, joined St. Luke’s this year before Easter. Ariel is a sign language Interpreter in Oklahoma City and absolutely loves our new family of faith. Ariel started learning sign language because some of her friend’s parents are deaf, so she wanted to be able communicate with them. She is so excited to be bringing some sign language learning opportunities to Wednesday Night Alive.
In Person | CLC 14th Street Entrance
Join us as we get some fresh fall air and exercise our bodies, minds and spirits while learning more about each other and community organizations that surround our downtown campus. Each week we will start our walk together on campus and head out to a different building or site nearby to hear from the organization’s team about their cause. Every walk will be 1.5 miles or less.
Candice is the Director of Mission Engagement for St. Luke’s. Candice holds a B.S in Mass Communications and an M.A. in Administrative Leadership.
Lori is the Executive Director of Missions for St. Luke’s. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from OSU and comes to St. Luke’s after 25 years with Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Volunteerism is her passion as she has served the community for years at Community Literacy Center, Habitat for Humanity, OKC Riversport, OKC Public Schools and the Girl Scouts to name a few.
In Person | Room B100
Tamara has had an unusual working career: Operations Manager/Compliance Officer for Wall Street firms. After 9-11-2011 Tamara went back to her first love; teaching. Tamara has taught abroad and here in Oklahoma. She has always been a drama teacher in addition to a regular classroom teacher. Tamara has won several ‘Arts’ grants for drama and literature. One of Tamara’s favorite things to do is having a group of people laughing over Shakespeare or doing an improv class.
Tamara has loved improv ever since she found out that she was funny in high school. That led to taking improv classes, being in an improv troupe, teaching children – a great way to help people learn to like themselves and love themselves in this setting.
In Person | Room B122
Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance, but didn’t know where to begin? Whether you come as a couple or as a single you will get to try new techniques such as ballroom, samba, and jazz! This will be a class that introduces different styles that is fun for couples, but can be easily adjusted to the person who is interested in learning solo!
Nolia Sweatt is a Freshman Musical Theatre Major at UCO and is a regular vocalist for LifeLight Downtown as well as performer for Poteet Theatre. Nolia was a 2021 Kelly O’Hara nominee for best actress as well as a 2 year attendant at Kristen Chenoweth Broadway Bootcamp.
Lathan Jeffries has been involved in the Musical Theatre world for years and has been a part of Poteet Theatre since he was a child! He now majors in Public Relations at OU.
In Person | On Demand | Youth Room – Room 216
We’re taking a deeper look at what it means for our students to thrive in their life and faith – to make steady progress, to be successful, and to grow strong. Thrive takes us beyond just surviving. It is growing our faith above and beyond and being full of life and health. We’ll be taking a closer look at a weekly theme and scripture that will help our students to THRIVE! There will be a video component that will be used as a discussion starter for our small groups meeting in person, but these videos can also be viewed online. 6th-12th grade youth will come for a time of student-led worship and then divide into small groups based on age and gender for a time to discuss and share with leaders and students.
In Person | On Demand | Room 210
Who God Made You To Be: Not Who TV Tells You To Be – Elementary Bible Study – Susan Easttom Meharg
The world delivers some pretty strong messages about who we should be, what we should do, and how we should act. But God made us in order to be very different from what the world says: We are his precious children, dearly loved, and called to love and serve Him. In Who God Made YOU-TO-BE Bible Study, kids will learn that God speaks to us with His love and truth.
Edmond Class Menu
In Person | Livestream | On Demand | Worship Center
Click Here to Watch Live – Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Click Here to Watch On Demand
The prophets hold a prominent place in our scriptures and were a vital part of the community in the Old Testament. Prophets like Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, and Jeremiah are giants in our faith. But what exactly was the message of the prophets? Does their message still hold meaning for us today? Join us for this study of the prophets to learn who they were, what they were saying, and how they are still speaking to us today.
Josh first attended St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with his parents when he was just 4 days old. He felt called to ministry from a young age and has served the church in a number of ways, including St. Luke’s Children’s and Youth Ministry, Youth Director at Bridgeview UMC in Norman and as a Ministry Associate at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City when he was as student. Now Rev. Attaway leads the St. Luke’s Edmond Campus as the Campus Pastor. Josh graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary with his Masters in Divinity with a Concentration in Congregational Leadership. He is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business. In his free time Josh loves traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his daughter Lucy.
In Person | Room 133
Explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. This survey of the testament looks at how the early church took ownership of and was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned how to develop as disciples and create communities of faith. Participants find a deeper conversation with the writers of the New Testament and a renewal of our commitment to be shaped — personally and communally — by the story of Jesus. The study is accessible for adults with little prior Bible experience. Participants will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the New Testament as an integral part of the Christian Bible and a renewed discovery of our identity in God and God’s vision for all things.
In Person | Zoom Option | Room 132
Click Here to Zoom Live Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
In this class, we will look the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, particularly its mandates that society tolerate and respect the views and beliefs of everyone. We will compare those mandates with the mandates and teachings found throughout the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. We will discuss how those teachings and Constitutional mandates might inform our thoughts on issues facing contemporary society: things like mask and vaccine mandates, same sex marriage, and others.
Kerry Maye is a lawyer in Edmond, where he practices with his wife, Leslie. Since 2003, Kerry, in addition to his practice, has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at OCU College of Law where he has taught a variety of classes, including Constitutional Law. Kerry gives an annual presentation to the Oklahoma Judiciary summarizing the significant cases decided by the U. S. Supreme Court. Kerry and his wife Leslie sing in the St. Luke’s Edmond Chancel Choir and play in the St. Luke’s Community Orchestra.
In Person | Zoom Option | Room 131
Click Here to Zoom Live Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Come on a musical journey through the hymns of our faith with Logan Fish. In this class we will learn the history behind some famous hymns and ask the following questions: What are the origins of hymns in worship? Where did these melodies come from? How have hymns been used in the past, and how has this changed over time? Which scriptures are these hymns based on? Who wrote all these wonderful hymns? This will be a fun time to re-discover some great music from our faith background!
Logan Fish is the Director of Campus Hospitality at St. Luke’s Edmond, and the Director of Arts Programming for the Poteet Theatre. He holds music degrees from Florida State University and The University of Oklahoma. He regularly performs in the area with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Boulevard Brass, and St. Luke’s Orchestras.
In Person | Room 111
Connect with your young child in a meaningful way in this music-based class for children ages 4 and under! In this 30-minute class, we will sing, dance, play instruments, read books, and enjoy other guided play experiences all aimed at strengthening and enhancing the parent-child connection. All materials are provided.
Morgan is a native of Edmond and received her B.S. in Strategic Communications with a Minor in Music from Oklahoma State University. Upon graduating college, she worked in Programs & Events for the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce for several years before joining the staff of St. Luke’s. During her five years at St. Luke’s, Morgan has served in the ministry areas of Adult Discipleship, Welcoming/Hospitality and now Missions, where she works closely with seniors to help them access services and with the coordinators of the faith and community-based providers who prepare and deliver meals. Morgan and her husband, Taylor, are thrilled to have recently moved from Oklahoma City back to East Edmond with their two-year-old son, Lincoln.
In Person | Threefold
American churches are experiencing a power shortage, declare the authors of Living Your Strengths. “People aren’t harnessing the power of their innate gifts.” As a result, more than half of churchgoers report that they don’t get to do what they do best in their lives or congregations. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We will uncover how to best use our individual innate gifts to enrich our life, church, and community! You will need to purchase the book Living Your Strengths by Albert Winseman, Donald Clifton, and Curt Liesveld. This book is available online or in the Threefold bookstore.
Amy is a Certified People Acuity Guide and Strengths Strategy Certified Specialist who has assembled a network of vetted and valued executive coaches through her company, Potentia Coaches. They help leaders and managers solve problems such as high turnover, disengagement, conflict, and underperforming teams. Potentia Coaches specializes in taking individual and team productivity and innovation from good to great.
In Person | On Demand | Youth Room
We’re taking a deeper look at what it means for our students to thrive in their life and faith – to make steady progress, to be successful, and to grow strong. Thrive takes us beyond just surviving. It is growing our faith above and beyond and being full of life and health. We’ll be taking a closer look at a weekly theme and scripture that will help our students to THRIVE! There will be a video component that will be used as a discussion starter for our small groups meeting in person, but these videos can also be viewed online. 6th-12th grade youth will come for a time of student-led worship and then divide into small groups based on age and gender for a time to discuss and share with leaders and students.
In Person | Choir Room
All children are invited to join this fun and creative choir after school on Wednesdays. Snacks and games will be provided before having choir rehearsal. They will sing in worship throughout the year and end the semester with a Christmas Musical! The children will be split into separate choirs by grade level.
Candace Fish is the Director of Traditional Worship at St. Luke’s Edmond. She recently completed her PhD in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma. She also has extensive background in vocal training and choral performance.
In Person | On Demand
Who God Made You To Be: Not Who TV Tells You To Be – Elementary Bible Study – Taylor Easttom
The world delivers some pretty strong messages about who we should be, what we should do, and how we should act. But God made us in order to be very different from what the world says: We are his precious children, dearly loved, and called to love and serve Him. In Who God Made YOU-TO-BE Bible Study, kids will learn that God speaks to us with His love and truth.
In Person | Choir Room
Do you love music? Do love to sing in the car or the shower? Do you want to learn more about music and have making lifelong friends while you do it? Then come join the St. Luke’s Edmond Chancel Choir! The Chancel Choir rehearses every Wednesday night from 7:30-9:00 and helps lead in worship every Sunday morning in the 11:00 Traditional Worship Service. You do not need to be an expert musician or have any experience singing in a choir to join. Just come prepared to have a good time and use your gifts to bring glory to God!
Candace Fish is the Director of Traditional Worship at St. Luke’s Edmond. She recently completed her PhD in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma. She also has extensive background in vocal training and choral performance.
ON Demand Class Menu
Have you ever wanted to know more about the people and activities of St. Luke’s beyond Sunday morning? Each week, Phil Greenwald will interview 1-2 program, administrative or support staff. You will hear more about the work they do, their personal faith journey, and ways you can engage with ministry opportunities. Learn about the St. Luke’s childcare operations, the business office, the missions programs, the facility teams, and more. Our hope is that you will feel more connected with the staff who provide and support ministry in the family of faith.
Phil is a lifelong Methodist with roots in western New York. Phil has a BA in psychology from Messiah University, an MBA from Mid-American Christian University, and graduate theological studies from Perkins School of Theology (SMU) and Asbury Seminary. As an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church, Phil is a certified Church Administrator and Senior Certified Professional in human resources (SHRM-SCP). He previously served at Tulsa First UMC, Alpharetta FUMC, and Duncan FUMC. He is active on many non-profit and denominational boards. Phil loves to golf, read, travel, cheer for Oklahoma sports teams, and especially spend time with his wife Stephanie and daughters Kalli and Tori.
How do we connect with God? How do we experience the presence and power of God at work in our world and in our lives? How do we experience the life transforming power of God in worship and in our ordinary, daily moments? When we connect with God, we become the people who are capable of sharing God’s love and hope with our world. Join us as we look at the wonderful gifts that God has given us to be filled with grace and love, each and every day.
Keith is a native of Lawton and a graduate of Cameron University. He has been happily married to his wife, Aimee, for 19 years. Aimee also graduated from Cameron University and is an elementary school teacher. They have three daughters, Ella Kate, Mary Beth and Molly Anne.
It’s hard to know how to get out of the matrix when you don’t know you are in it. Join us for this eye-opening four-week virtual class as we explore social media, 24/7 tech, and the impact our rapidly changing world is having on our mental health and our children’s development. This engaging class will have great information for people of every age and within each class, Candice will give participants ideas for creating boundaries and coping while still staying connected.
Candice is the Director of Mission Engagement for St. Luke’s. Candice holds a B.S in Mass Communications and an M.A. in Administrative Leadership.
Join Robert for a virtual tour of our legendary Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. He will show you up close how this instrument operates. He will also talk about improvising and arranging well-loved hymns on the piano.
Some of the most important moments in the Bible happened around the table while people ate. The same thing is often true in our lives as well. Our spiritual lives and food are often connected. Join us for this series as we have fun looking at different food mentioned in the Bible and learn from our chefs how to make some of their favorite dishes! You’ll get to learn how to make the perfect Caesar salad dressing from Chef Rhiannon. Chef Scott will teach us how to make his famous meatloaf Chef Katherine will be teaching us how to prepare the perfect salmon. Bring your appetite for this class!
Jesus told parables to explain the truth of life. He taught about mercy, purpose, and love, all through stories. His stories illustrate the depth of His love for us and His desire for us to care for others. Join Dr. Bob Long and Rev. Wendy Lambert for an exciting Bible Study that examines seven of Jesus’ parables.
The prophets hold a prominent place in our scriptures and were a vital part of the community in the Old Testament. Prophets like Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, and Jeremiah are giants in our faith. But what exactly was the message of the prophets? Does their message still hold meaning for us today? Join us for this study of the prophets to learn who they were, what they were saying, and ow they are still speaking to us today.
Josh first attended St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with his parents when he was just 4 days old. He felt called to ministry from a young age and has served the church in a number of ways, including St. Luke’s Children’s and Youth Ministry, Youth Director at Bridgeview UMC in Norman and as a Ministry Associate at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City when he was as student. Now Rev. Attaway leads the St. Luke’s Edmond Campus as the Campus Pastor. Josh graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary with his Masters in Divinity with a Concentration in Congregational Leadership. He is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business. In his free time Josh loves traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his daughter Lucy.
In this class, we will look the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, particularly its mandates that society tolerate and respect the views and beliefs of everyone. We will compare those mandates with the mandates and teachings found throughout the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. We will discuss how those teachings and Constitutional mandates might inform our thoughts on issues facing contemporary society: things like mask and vaccine mandates, same sex marriage, and others.
Kerry Maye is a lawyer in Edmond, where he practices with his wife, Leslie. Since 2003, Kerry, in addition to his practice, has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at OCU College of Law where he has taught a variety of classes, including Constitutional Law. Kerry gives an annual presentation to the Oklahoma Judiciary summarizing the significant cases decided by the U. S. Supreme Court. Kerry and his wife Leslie sing in the St. Luke’s Edmond Chancel Choir and play in the St. Luke’s Community Orchestra.
Who God Made You To Be: Not Who TV Tells You To Be – Elementary Bible Study – Susan Meharg Easttom and Taylor Easttom
The world delivers some pretty strong messages about who we should be, what we should do, and how we should act. But God made us in order to be very different from what the world says: We are his precious children, dearly loved, and called to love and serve Him. In Who God Made YOU-TO-BE Bible Study, kids will learn that God speaks to us with His love and truth.
Amy Givens and Sarah Cohea
Dinner Menu
Beef Tenderloin, Shrimp Scampi, Bowtie Pasta, Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Green Salad, BLT Salad, Dinner Rolls, Cakes
Kids Table: Mini Corn Dogs, Tater tots, Mickey Mouse Cookies
Steak and Chicken Fajitas, Beans and Cilantro Rice. Southwest Salad, Chips, Salsa and Queso, Churros and Cookies
Kids Table: Mini Tacos, Mini Burritos, Churros
Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Mashed potatoes, Green Beans, Mixed Green Salad, Coleslaw, Deviled Eggs, Rolls, Apple Pie and Cookies
Kids Table: Hot Dogs in Mac and Cheese. Special Cookies
Lasagna, Pork Belly Butternut Squash Risotto, Green Beans, House Salad, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Tiramisu
Kids Table: Pizza Bites and Apples with Caramel Dip.
Brisket, Smoked Sausage, Chicken, Baked Beans, Creamed Corn, Coleslaw, House Salad, Rolls, Cobbler and Ice Cream
Kids Table: Mini Hamburger Sliders, Tater Tots, Rice Krispy Treats
Homemade Chili with Toppings, Roasted Tomato Bisque, Lobster Bisque, Salads. Root Beer Floats and Cookies
Kids Table: Grilled Cheese, Strawberries and Chocolate Dip
Downtown – Pot Roast, Rotisserie Chicken, Potato Medley, Creamed Brussel Sprouts, House Salad, Roasted Beet and Squash Salad, Dinner rolls, Pumpkin and Apple Desserts
Kids Table: Pigs in a Blanket, Fall Cookies
Edmond – Pot Roast, Chicken Pot Pie, Potato Medley, Green Bean Casserole, House Salad, Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes & Cranberry Salad, Dinner rolls, Pumpkin and Apple Desserts
Kids Table: Pigs in a Blanket, Fall Cookies
