Reverend Jeff Lust, Senior Pastor Stonebridge United Methodist Church
Reverend Lust will be speaking on the topic of Ethics which is also a core value of Rotary International. In a global society with many cultures, religions, languages and differences, the community needs to adhere to a code of Ethics in order to be fair and truthful in our business, social, civic, religious and family relationships.
Rev. Lust is a native Texan, who was born and raised in Littlefield, near Lubbock. After earning an undergraduate degree at McMurry University, he earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1988 and a Master of Theology degree in 1989, both from Duke University Divinity School. He served many years as the Senior Pastor at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was appointed by the Bishop of the United Methodist Church in New Mexico to serve as the Albuquerque District Superintendent, followed by being named Provost (Deputy to the Bishop) of the New Mexico Annual Conference. Before his move to McKinney he was University Chaplain and Director of Religious Life at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. One of the well-attended courses he taught as Chaplain was Ethics. He has been the Senior Pastor at Stonebridge United Methodist Church for the past one and one-half years.
His wife, Mary, works in data management and software management. Between Jeff and Mary, they share five children and 3 grandkids from Albuquerque to Los Angeles. McKinney Sunrise Rotary Club has had a partnership with Stonebridge United Methodist Church and the Living Water non-profit organization to fund and build a water well in an underserved community in Guatemala for the past several years. We welcome Rev. Lust and will be interested in what he has to say about Ethics, including partnerships with faith-based organizations, civic clubs, the business community and government to improve services for those in need.
Please make note of the following!
The board met on January 16th and have proposed the following slate of officers:President – Bill Bilyeu, President-Elect – open, Secretary – Chuck Koehler, Treasurer – Dennis Snavely, VP of Fund Raising – Steve Mitas, Club Service – Bobbi Wright, Vocational Service – Scott Grigg, Youth Service – Larry Offerdahl, Community Service – David Azad, International Service – Kim Alvarado, Operations – Chuck Koehler & Dennis Snavely, Rotary Foundation – Paul Grimes, McKinney Sunrise Foundation – Jeff Caserotti & Steve Mitas. Please review the list above and direct any comments or concerns you have to any current board member this week. The club will be voting on the nominations January 30, 2019.
A pub night has been scheduled for January 30th at Spoons Garage in Downtown McKinney. Address is 100 E. Louisiana, and scheduled time will be 5:30-7pm.
The Rotary End Polio Event will be held on February 16th and the board has approved 2 tables for members/guest of our club to attend. (more details to come)
The All-Abilities Playground is set to open up in April. Once the final date is set, it will be announced. We would like to see as many members of the club there as possible so please keep this event in mind.
Invoices for the first Quarter of 2019 are out, please pick yours up if you did not get yours.
Prayer is a powerful thing, may we continue to pray for our club, community, and our country.
