FEBRUARY 1, 2015
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
WORSHIP Worship
What's up with worship?
Prelude “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” The Handbell Choir
Gathering for Worship Choral Introit
“How Majestic Is Your Name” (8:00) Tanya Lewis and Susan Brown, duet “Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
New Sermon Series Begins Today! Based on many of the questions from the "You Asked" series, the "We Believe" series will dig into the heart of our faith and what “we believe” by studying the Apostles' Creed and how this core set of beliefs should be evident in our daily lives.
Join us!
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”O Worship the King”................................................#73
Opening Prayer Passing the Peace and Welcome Scripture: Nehemiah 9:5-6 Sermon: "We Believe in God the Father" Series: We Believe
Offering and Offertory
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: Dr. William S. Barnes
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams re·define: Contemporary Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
“Something for Thee” (8:00) Tanya Lewis and Susan Brown, duet “You Are the Lord” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication...#94 The Sacrament of Holy Communion Music During Communion “As the Deer” The Handbell Choir “Something for Thee” Tanya Lewis and Susan Brown, duet “How Beautiful” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Hymn
”Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”........................#384
*Benediction
“The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude
“Triumphal March” John R. Mason III, organ *Please stand in praise to God if you are able
BAPTISM CLASS: There will be a Baptism class TODAY at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. HEALING PRAYER SERVICE: Join us TODAY at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C for a healing prayer service.
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UNEWS Transition Question and Answer Sessions All are encouraged to attend these general question and answer sessions that will address St. Luke's leadership transition. These sessions will also provide an update on other areas of change within the church. Join us in Building A Room 114-118 at one of the following times: Today, Sunday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m. Today, Sunday, February 1 at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 4 at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, February 8 at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. We anticipate these meetings to last approximately 30 minutes. R.S.V.P. requested but not required. R.S.V.P. to Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org. Drop-ins welcome. Additional dates and times may be added if needed.
2015 Operating Budget Pledges Thank you for all that you do to support the ministries of St. Luke’s vision which God has placed before us. You and your gifts are appreciated. In order to operate St. Luke’s in a way that is fiscally responsible we use your pledges to develop the church budget. As of January 21: $2,074,787 Received 398 pledges totaling: ~$4,600,000 Anticipated expenses: Remaining Pledge Amount Needed: $2,525,213 Pick up a pledge card in the campus brochure racks, in the church office, or online at st.lukes.org/ stewardship and turn in your card TODAY. Place it in the offering plate, drop it by the church office, mail it in, or email it to Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org. Set up online giving by visiting st.lukes. org/give to ensure your giving continues even when you cannot be with us in worship.
Giving to St. Luke's Use this QR code to give directly 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 green "Next" button to make your onetime or recurring gift. You can also place your gifts in the offering plate during worship.
Job Openings St. Luke's is seeking to fill the following positions: Accountant/Bookeeper (Applications due February 9) Organist/Accompanist (Applications due February 9) Director of Traditional Music (Applications due February 9) To view job postings and download the application form scan the QR code above or visit st.lukes.org/ jobs. Send application and resumé to Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org.
Boy Scout Annual Pancake Breakfast On Sunday, February 8 between 8:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. the Boy Scouts will prepare and serve a pancake breakfast in the Rotunda to celebrate Scout Sunday. All profits from the breakfast will go towards the purchase of camping equipment and financial support for families needing assistance to send their son to summer Scout camp. Cost is $5 per person, children under 5 are free. You may purchase your tickets ahead of time by visiting the Scouts’ table in the Rotunda TODAY from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Bethune-Cookman Concert Chorale Evening Concert For the first time at St. Luke’s, Bethune-Cookman University Concert Chorale will treat the community to a free evening concert. For many years St. Lukers have come to enjoy hearing the Chorale during worship on one special Sunday. This year, instead of leading worship the Chorale will perform a free two-hour concert on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The concert is free but you must R.S.V.P. at st.lukes.org/bethunecookman.
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CONNECT PROJECT CONNECT MEMBERSHIP CLASSES: Membership classes for joining St. Luke’s start this week! Join Pastor Jad Denmark TODAY at 11:00 a.m. or on Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 203 for “Connect with God.” Visit the Project Connect Table in the Rotunda TODAY between worship services for more information. For questions, call 407.876.4991 ext. *229 or email connect@st.lukes.org. SENIOR LUNCH BUNCH: Join us for lunch at 12:30 p.m. TODAY at Bahama Breeze at 8849 International Drive. Please call Becky Garner at 407.351.4875 for cancellations. CDC REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR: Parent’s Day Out, Preschool and VPK Registration dates are listed below. Registration forms are available online at www.st.lukes.org/cdc. Bring the completed forms (i.e., Enrollment form, Medical Emergency and Photograph/Website/Video release forms). Registration fee payable with check or money order. For additional information and a tour, call 407.876.1155. Alumni/Church Members: Thursday, February 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. First come-first served. Contact Linda Shankle at lshankle@st.lukes.org for required membership verification prior to registration. Public Families: Thursday, February 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. ART, MUSIC, AND DANCE CLASS REGISTRATION: St. Luke’s School of the Arts spring registration is now open and offering affordable instruction for children, youth, and adults. Classes include art, photography, group and private music, and dance. Register now at www.st.lukes.org/soa or call 407.876.5226. Adult Ballet Class: Try ballet for the first time or brush up on your skills. Join this 10-week class Thursdays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. starting February 19 in Building A Room 202. Beginners encouraged to attend. Drop-in rate is $15/class or register at www.st.lukes.org/soa for a significant discount for the full session. Free Knitting/Crocheting Lesson: “Hearts to Hands,” one of the Care Ministries, offers free instruction for adults. Participants create items for donation such as prayer shawls, infant hats and blankets, and military helmet liners. Lessons are Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Building B Room 204. Yarn provided. Take the Mystery Out of Your Camera's Manual Settings: Take the confusion out of the features of your digital or 35mm film SLR camera with this eight-week class. This class for adults meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting February 5. Zumba: Join certified Zumba instructor, Becca Jo Cross, on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building A Room 202 for this free, fun, high-energy dance class (donations accepted). CLUSTER GROUPS: Contact connect@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *262. Open Arms LGBTQA: This inspiring, lively and affirming group is open to all LGBTQ persons and straight allies. Join the group TODAY at 5:30 p.m. for a carillon concert at Bok Tower Gardens after hours. The group will meet for dinner at the Blue Palmetto Café prior to the concert. Admission to Bok Tower Gardens after hours is $5 per person; free for members. Contact openarms.cluster@st.lukes.org. Friends on Wheels: Ride with this new group (see st.lukes.org/clustergroups for details) at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14 on the Seminole Wekiva Trail. It is Valentine’s Day, so bring your sweetheart. If they don’t ride, just join the group for social time. Email friendsonwheels.cluster@st.lukes.org for details. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Meetings begin weekly on Tuesday, February 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in Building B Room 212. A light dinner will be served. Call the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 to sign up or email connect@st.lukes.org for more information. MEN CARRYING A BURDEN: Are you going through a job loss, marital issues, a serious illness or some other crisis in your life? Call our Care office at 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or email care@st.lukes.org to be confidentially matched with a Stephen Minister. 50+ AEROBIC EXERCISE CLASSES: All classes are $2.00 per session and meet in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium in Building C. Join us when your schedule permits. There are no contracts or cancellation agreements. Led by Fran Johnson, Certified Personal Trainer. Email fit4ever40f@cfl.rr.com for details. 50+ Low Impact Aerobics: Join us from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesday, & Fridays. 50+ Strength for Life Exercise: Group strength training classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. EVENING EXERCISE: Join Chris Smith, certified personal training and group exercise instructor for circuit and cardio training. All are welcome (modified techniques for all levels). Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $5 per class or $30 a month. First class is free! NEW TO ST. LUKE'S? Visit the Connection Point in the Rotunda of Building C to pick up a First Time Guest Welcome Packet. Let us help you get connected. Contact the Connect office at 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or connect@st.lukes.org.
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GROW SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: Children: Children preschool through grade 4 will follow the Miracles of Jesus. Stop by the Welcome Window in Building B on Sunday mornings for room assignments. Special Needs: Children with special needs can learn in an environment designed with them in mind. We offer a one-on-one Special Needs Sunday Programming class from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. If your child is in need of a specialized situation please email children@ st.lukes.org for information or to register. Registration is required to attend the class. Youth: For more information email youth@st.lukes.org. 5th and 6th Grade (MERGE): A collaborative ministry between Children's and Youth Ministries designed specifically for 5th and 6th graders where activities connect scripture with everyday life. Meet in the Attic of Building C from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 7th and 8th Grade: Grow deeper in the Bible with your fellow students. Meet in Building C Room 205207 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 9th through 12th Grade: Build a stronger faith connection. Meet in Building C Room 204-206 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. YOUTH GROUP TIME CHANGE: Youth Group will meet TODAY from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring $5.00 for pizza. Students in grades 6-12 regularly meet Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Attic of Building C for dinner, activities, Bible study, music and worship. Join the Youth Praise Team which meets in the Attic of Building C at 4:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Beginning February 3 at 6:30 p.m. study Prisiclla Shirer’s book “Breathe” in Building C Room 204-206. This video and workbook study will take you on an 11-week journey to discover how to find time to breathe and be with God. Facilitated by Andrea Batchelor. THE MCKEEFERY SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Are you considering a church related profession? If so, you may be interested in financial assistance from the McKeefery Seminary Scholarship Fund. Scholarship awards will be used to pay for tuition, fees and books, and will be paid directly to the seminary in the recipient’s name. The minimum Scholarship award will be $1,000 to each person approved by the award committee. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2015. Contact Kelly Smith for additional information at ksmith@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *223. MORNING EDITION: A new study on Philip Yancey's, "The Jesus I Never Knew" starts on Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00 a.m. in the Building C Office Conference Room. Open to all. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER: The menu for February 4 includes chicken parmesan, baked ziti, broccoli, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and drink. Cost is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children over 5, and $3.00 for children under 5. There is a $20.00 family max. Sign up for dinner, groups, and activities at st.lukes.org/ thrive or at the Thrive table in the Welcome Hall. Reserve childcare at www.st.lukes.org/childcare. WEDNESDAY THRIVE: Elementary children can participate in fun afterschool classes starting at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays followed by children’s choir. Then from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. families can participate together in spiritual formation rotations. Families will learn about and design worship elements. All Wednesday classes will be held in Building A Room 201. Register at www.st.lukes.org/children. COVENANT: Living the Covenant meets Wednesdays in Building C Room 200 at 7:00 p.m. This class explores what it means to live in partnership with the God of Creation. Strengthen your relationship with God through study, discussion and fellowship. Book cost is $20. EXEGESIS: Dig deeper into the sermon series and scriptures for the week with Pastor Bill. Bring your Bible and meet on Thursdays in Building B Room 209 (the choir room) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT ANNUAL UMC LEADERSHIP TRAINING: All are welcome at this free districtwide training on Saturday, February 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First UMC in Oviedo. Training includes a selection of classes to help you grow and connect with other United Methodists. Expand your understanding of local church ministry while you learn and share new ways to be God’s light in your community! To register visit ecdistrictumc.org. WALK TO EMMAUS: We invite you to the Walk to Emmaus at Warren Willis Camp near Leesburg this spring! The dates are March 5-8 for men and March 12-15 for women. The Walk to Emmaus is an inspiring experience designed to strengthen and renew your Christian faith. You will enjoy three busy days singing, praying, worshipping, and participating in small groups while discovering your journey with Christ. Why not pick up a brochure in the information racks around campus? Please call Kathleen McCorvie at 407.408.7996 for more details and to register.
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SERVE Within the Community TODAY IS SERVE SUNDAY: Every first Sunday of the month, Missions highlights both local and global ministries in the Rotunda. Come and learn about the following mission ministries and the numerous ways in which you can get involved. For more information, please contact kbrinker@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. Winter Garden Habitat Construction: Enjoy the beautiful weather and help construct our two Habitat Homes. Work days this week are Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (including lunch). Workers must be at least 16 years old. Call the Habitat Hotline for updates on the construction schedule including changes due to weather or inspections (407.876.4991 ext. *344). Current work includes the layout, raising and bracing of trusses at 493 Bethune Avenue. Family Promise: Family Promise partners with local churches to provide housing for homeless families while they stabilize their lives. St. Luke’s will host four families the week of February 15 to February 22. Help these families feel at home by volunteering as evening and overnight hosts. Help to set up, tear down, or provide meals. To sign up or donate needed items, visit carecalendar.org. Use calendar ID: 5382 and security code 1111 to logon. Circles Campaign: This ministry is continually expanding. Come to the Rotunda and learn about what’s happening in this ministry and how can help. COALITION MEAL MINISTRY: Need community service hours? Do you want to serve with family/friends? On Saturday, February 21, St. Luke’s is preparing dinner for the Coalition for the Homeless. We need 5 bakers from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s main kitchen in Building C; 10 cooks from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the shelter and 5 servers from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the shelter. Contact kbrinker@st.lukes. org to sign up or for more information. GOODWILL DONATIONS: Spring cleaning? Donate gently used items to Goodwill at one of two convenient locations: on campus in the blue bin by Fellowship Hall or at the Dr. Phillips Marketplace by Stein Mart. Goodwill in turn provides free vouchers to St. Luke’s that assist many of our Orlando ministries. DONATE BLOOD TODAY TO SAVE A LIFE: There will be a Big Red Bus in the front parking lot and in the back parking lot at St. Luke’s TODAY from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. When you donate blood you will get a FREE movie ticket and a free wellness checkup. People with O-, O+, B- and A- blood types are especially encouraged to donate. Remember that a photo ID is required. Within Our Church To sign up for the opportunities below email worship@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext.*253. DO YOU ENJOY MAKING NEW FRIENDS?: Do you attend the 11:00 a.m. contemporary worship service? Consider being an usher! Ushers serve one Sunday a month to welcome the congregation, collect the offering and help to facilitate worship. CHILDREN IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 7: Serve in traditional worship as Acolytes or Crucifers. This is a great way for children to grow in their faith and their responsibility! HELP WITH WORSHIP: Volunteer once a month for weekly setup/tear down of the flooring and chairs. Team captains and coordinators are also needed to assist with scheduling teams. SET DESIGN: These teams will work with the Worship Design Team to help bring the sermon series theme to life in our worship venues. BASS AND GUITAR PLAYERS: Has God blessed you with the gifts to play your instrument in worship? VIDEO TEAMS: Teams will be responsible for taping and editing the 9:30 a.m. services for both worship venues and uploading to the website. ASSIST WITH WORSHIP SLIDES AT 11:00: Advance the slides during re•define, Contemporary Worship service. Training is provided. SANCTUARY CHOIR: If you love to sing, minister and just have a lot of fun, join us in the choir room (Building B Room 209) any Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The choir sings every Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS: Did you know that we spend over $40,000 per year on paid childcare workers? To help keep this a free support ministry we need more volunteers on Sunday mornings and during weekly hours. Contact children@st.lukes.org to volunteer. THURSDAY MORNINGS: Join us in Building A Room 201 on Thursday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. as we start prepping for Vacation Bible School. Childcare available by reservation at st.lukes. org/childcare. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.