MINISTRY GUIDE JANUARY 10, 2016 OUR PURPOSE
“Building the Kingdom by Building Disciples”
OUR CORE VALUES
At our center is the love of Jesus Christ. We value Christ Centered: Acceptance • Hospitality • Community • Discipleship • Service
WORSHIP Traditional Worship 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams, Lead Pastor
Contemporary Worship 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jad Denmark, Minister of Connection View worship schedule at st.lukes. org/schedule.
Music Ministries View all music ministry opportunities for children, youth, and adults at st.lukes.org/music or call 407.876.4991 ext. *244 for details.
Baptism Class There will be a preparation for baptism class TODAY, Sunday, January 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. No reservations required.
Healing Prayer Service Join us for a healing prayer service TODAY at 10:30 a.m. and at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C.
Traditional Worship Order Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty” (8:00) Wes Catlett-Miller, soloist
“With a Voice of Singing” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn ”When Jesus Came to Jordan”..................#252
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music “Assurance” (8:00) Wes Catlett-Miller, soloist
“Sweet By and By” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “His Deep Love” (8:00) Wes Catlett-Miller, soloist
“Shout with Joy to God!” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication....#94 Scripture Mark 1:9-12, Psalm 119:103-113 Sermon “Simplify: Know Who You Are” Baptism Renewal “Broken and Spilled Out” Wes Catlett-Miller, soloist
“At the Riverside” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Prayer Chapel If you are in a crisis due to your health, your job, or in other areas in your life, come to the Chapel for prayer Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and put those burdens on the altar.
*Hymn ”The Gift of Love”..........................................#408
*Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude *Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
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CONNECT
CONNECT J OI N TH E M OV EM EN T
Project Connect Want to learn more about St. Luke’s? Ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey? Project Connect is a series of weekly classes on Christianity, The Methodist Church, St. Luke’s, and God’s call for your life. Learn more over lunch on Sunday, January 24. Visit st.lukes.org/ projectconnect for luncheon details and class schedule including a fast track retreat option. Classes begin January 27. The Fast Track Retreat will take place April 22-24. Register by February 17 to receive an early bird discount! Contact connect@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 for more information on Project Connect classes.
New to St. Luke's? Visit the Connection Point in the Rotunda of Building C to pick up a First Time Guest Welcome Packet. Contact 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or connect@st.lukes.org with questions.
Cluster Groups Make new friends who share your interests, life stage, or neighborhood. Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups, email connect@st.lukes.org, or call 407.876.4991 ext.*262 for details about these intentional social groups.
Senior Groups
• Meet in the Fellowship Hall for the Senior Luncheon on Friday,
January 15 at 11:30 a.m. For reservations please call 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, January 12. • Trailblazers, a welcoming senior women’s group, will meet for lunch on Sunday, January 17 at 12:30 p.m. at Bonefish on Sand Lake Rd. Call 407.363.5635 for reservations.
Care Ministries Need comfort and support for a life event, upcoming surgery, or sudden hospitalization? Contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or visit st.lukes.org/care for more information.
St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center Attend an upcoming workshop or make an appointment to receive counseling in areas such as stress management, depression, anger, domestic violence, and grief. Visit st.lukes.org/counseling or call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 for additional information.
Sports and Recreation Visit st.lukes.org/sports to view a list of available exercise and sports opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *290 or email sports@st.lukes.org for details.
For more information visit st.lukes.org/connect.
GROW
Wednesday THRIVE Programming View information about THRIVE programming for children, youth, and adults at st.lukes.org/thrive. Programs include after school enrichment for elementary, middle and high school students as well as evening opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Classes including Financial Peace University, Disciple I, Project Connect, and the new “Simplify” classes that follow the sermon series start in January. Join us Wednesdays for dinner from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Welcome Hall of Building C. Make reservations at st.lukes.org/ thrive by Mondays. Cost is $7.00/adults and $5.00/children.
Children’s Ministries Stop by the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B for more information on Sunday mornings or visit st.lukes.org/children for details on all programs and to read the Winter Chalkboard Newsletter.
Youth Ministries Visit st.lukes.org/youth or email youth@st.lukes.org for information about Youth Sunday School, youth groups, praise band, youth ensemble, dance ensemble, Wednesday Afterschool and THRIVE programming.
Youth Fundraiser Enjoy a pasta dinner and raise funds for the new furnishings in the St. Luke’s youth space! Tickets go on sale TODAY at st.lukes.org/pasta and in the Welcome Hall of Building C.
Ministries for Adults Stop by the Connection Point in Building C or visit st.lukes.org/adults to view all classes for adults including new classes that follow the “Simplify” sermon series. For additional assistance email grow@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *297.
Simplify Books and Journals Purchase your copy TODAY in the Rotunda of Building C. Books are $12. Journals are $5.
For more information visit st.lukes.org/grow.
SERVE
Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. through Worship and Service January 10-17 Visit st.lukes.org/mlk, email serve@st.lukes.org, or call 407.876.4991 ext. *239 for details.
• January 10: Interfaith Worship in Downtown Orlando • January 16: Service Opportunities • January 16: MLK March and Festival • January 17: Mission Training Upcoming January and February Serve Opportunities Visit st.lukes.org/serve, email serve@st.lukes.org, or call 407.876.4991 ext. *239 for more information.
Family Promise St. Luke’s will host Family Promise from January 31 to February 7. Family Promise is an organization that helps working, homeless families work toward independence. It is a great opportunity for St. Luke’s to show hospitality and compassion. It is also an opportunity for family and friends to serve together and for students to receive volunteer hours.
Jobs Partnership Jobs Partnership transforms the lives of people who are chronically underemployed. The spring class is now forming and there are many ways to become involved. There is a one day training session on Saturday, February 6. Regular classes meet on Thursday evenings, for 12 weeks, beginning Thursday, February 25.
Coalition for the Homeless Bake, cook, or serve on Saturday, January 17.
Within Our Church Visit st.lukes.org/serve and click on “Serve on Campus” to serve within the church and see how your gifts and talents can support St. Luke’s. For a list of on-campus service opportunities call 407.876.4991 ext. *223.
For more information visit st.lukes.org/serve.
COMMIT Giving to St. Luke’s Use this QR code to give from your mobile device or make your contribution at st.lukes.org. Choose “Give” at the top of the page to create your “My St. Luke’s” account. Once you have logged in click the “Online Giving” button to make your one-time or recurring gift. Gifts can also be placed in the offering plate during worship.
Support St. Luke’s Help St. Luke’s share God’s love in 2016. Let us know we can count on your support in the new year by turning in a Commitment Card. Cards are available in the Connection Card Baskets, information racks in the Narthex of the Sanctuary and Welcome Hall of Building C, or at st.lukes.org/stewardship. Please return your 2016 commitment card to the church office in Building C Attn: Kelly Smith.
COMMIT Campaign Building Update An exciting new progress report on the campus optimization plan is available at st.lukes.org/commit.
For stewardship and COMMIT Campaign updates visit st.lukes.org/commit.
Notes
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