FEBRUARY 8, 2015
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
WORSHIP Worship
What's up with worship?
Prelude “My Jesus I Love Thee” John R. Mason III, organ
Boy Scout Processional Pledge of Allegiance Gathering for Worship Choral Introit New Sermon Series Has Begun! 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!
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: The Rev. Corey Jones
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: Dr. William S. Barnes re·define: Contemporary Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: Dr. William S. Barnes
“Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” (8:00) Active Faith “Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”Jesus Shall Reign”....................................................#157
*Affirmation of Faith *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music “Just a Little Talk With Jesus” (8:00) Active Faith “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “He Lifted Me” Active Faith
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication...#94 Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23 Sermon: "We Believe in Jesus Christ" Series: We Believe
*Hymn
”I Love to Tell the Story”........................................#156
*Benediction
“The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude
“The Good News” (8:00) John R. Mason III, organ “Sweet By and By” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir *Please stand in praise to God if you are able The flowers on the altar were given by Phyllis Hood in loving memory of her mother, Margaret Hood.
For sermon videos and worship schedules visit st.lukes.org/worship.
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. 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. Join us in Building A Room 114-118 at one of the following times: Today, Sunday, February 8 at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15 at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m.
2014 Budget Update Our financial team is currently finalizing all the details for fiscal year 2014. We will report that information as soon as we receive it and are confident that it accurately states our year-end balance.
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 February 4: $2,148,057 Received 414 pledges totaling: ~$4,600,000 Anticipated expenses: Remaining Pledge Amount Needed: $2,457,945 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.
Church Conference There will be a church conference on Tuesday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 201-203 to approve Andrea Levreault's candidacy to ministry.
R.S.V.P. for the 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 twohour 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 IT’S NOT TOO LATE FOR MEMBERSHIP CLASSES: You can still join those on the path to membership. Attend a class TODAY at 11:00 a.m. or on Wednesday, February 11 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. BOY SCOUT ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST: TODAY between 8:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. enjoy a pancake breakfast in the South Welcome Hall of Building C. Profits go towards purchasing camping equipment and families needing assistance to send their son to Scout camp. Cost is $5 per person, children under 5 are free. 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. Registration for Public Families is 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. 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. Contact openarms.cluster@st.lukes.org for more information. 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. Bowling: Join this group on the first and third Monday nights of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Winter Garden Bowl, 715 S. Dillard Street in Winter Garden. For more information contact bowling.cluster@st.lukes.org TRAILBLAZERS LUNCH: Meet on Sunday, February 15 at 12:30 p.m. at Seasons 52 on Sand Lake Road. This group for 65+ women welcomes newcomers at any time. Call Barbara for reservations at 407.363.5635. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Meetings begin weekly on Tuesday, February 17 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 and to subscribe to the monthly youth newsletter email youth@st.lukes. org. Visit st.lukes.org/youth for the latest news and events. 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: Students in grades 6-12 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: On Tuesdays 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 11 includes tilapia, rice, carrots, salad, rolls, 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. 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 EDUCATIONAL IMPACT, MOLLIE RAY SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS: Use your passion to help youth by working with 3rd through 5th grade students trying to meet grade level requirements. Students attend school on Saturday to help become academically successful. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Saturday from February 21 to March 14. Contact Fawn Lewis at fawnlewis1@yahoo.com or 407.625.7914 to sign up or for more information. FLORIDA CITY INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION TRIP, MAY 22 TO MAY 26: Thirty St. Luke’s volunteers are needed to work with families from Branches UMC to build a new playground on their campus. This trip is open to all ages and there will be age appropriate tasks and activities. A variety of skills will be utilized so all interested persons must go through the Missions Application Process, regardless of past experience. For information contact Kellie Brinker at kbrinker@st.lukes.org. Applications due March 1. WINTER GARDEN HABITAT CONSTRUCTION: Enjoy the beautiful weather and learn new skills Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch included). Call the Habitat Hotline for updates on the schedule including changes due to weather or inspections (407.876.4991 ext. *344). Minimum age is 16 years old. Current work includes drywall backing and truss bracing 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 to set up, tear down, host or provide meals. To sign up or donate needed items, visit carecalendar. org. Use calendar ID: 5382 and security code 1111 to logon. COALITION MEAL MINISTRY: Need community service hours? 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. Within Our Church To sign up for the opportunities below email worship@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext.*253. Thank You for Calling St. Luke's: Volunteers are needed at the church reception desk to answer the phone and greet guests in the office. Sign up for a weekly or monthly shift. 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: Work with the Worship Design Team to bring each sermon series to life in our worship. 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. Assist With Worship Slides: Advance the slides during re•define, Contemporary Worship service at 11:00 a.m. 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 Thursday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. as we prep for Vacation Bible School. Make childcare reservations at st.lukes.org/childcare. PROJECT BAGS: Do you have an hour to spare? We're gearing up for our June Vacation Bible School G-Force~God’s Love into Action. We have tons of simple projects (i.e., tracing, outlining) that can be done at home! Pick up bags at the Building C Reception Desk. Questions? Email children@st.lukes.org.
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