FEBRUARY 15, 2015
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
WORSHIP Worship
What's up with worship?
Prelude “Onwards and Upwards” John R. Mason III, organ
Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “Greet the Dawning” (8:00) Anne Smith, soloist “Then Will the Very Rocks Cry Out” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Current Sermon Series 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: Dr. William S. Barnes
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Corey Jones re·define: Contemporary Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Corey Jones Those receiving baptism today at 11:00 a.m.: Liam Everett Gilliland Dustyn Shawn Gilliland
Ash Wednesday The Ash Wednesday worship service will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”O Spirit of the Living God”....................................#539
*Affirmation of Faith *Passing the Peace and Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism Those receiving baptism today: (9:30) Charlotte Grace Pederson (11:00) Elle Katrina Barman Landon Robert Wahl
Witness in Music “Mighty Spirit” (8:00) Anne Smith, soloist “Obey the Spirit of the Lord” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir with Julie Ohrberg, soloist
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit” (8:00) Anne Smith, soloist “Spirit, Sing” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication...#94 Scripture: Acts 1:8 Sermon: "We Believe in the Holy Spirit" Series: We Believe
*Hymn
”The Church's One Foundation”..........................#545
*Benediction
“The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude
“Spirito” John R. Mason III, organ
*Please stand in praise to God if you are able The flowers on the altar were donated by Joline Krolicki in loving memory of Ray DeHart and Jo DeHart on their birthdays.
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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 last approximately 30 minutes and also provide an update on other areas of change within the church. 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 15 at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Budget Update Thanks to your response to both the “Calls to Action” during our Generosity Sermon Series which utilized Andy Stanley on video as our guest speaker and your response to our end of the year financial need we finished 2014 with modest positive cash position of approximately $26,000. This is great news and helps as we finalize the budget for 2015. To help make this budgeting process even better please be sure to turn in your pledge card for 2015. Remember, we are seeking 100% participation of turning in pledge cards. The more pledge cards we have turned in the better we can forecast the expected funds for the 2015 budget. As of February 11: Received 416 pledges (out of 1500) totaling: Anticipated expenses: Remaining Pledge Amount Needed:
$2,149,407 ~$4,600,000 $2,450,711
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 position of Organist/Accompanist. This person will prepare and perform traditional organ or piano music as needed to support traditional worship services. Requirements include Bachelor’s Degree in Music; prefer focus on Organ (Master’s preferred) and minimum five years experience as an organist/ accompanist in the church setting. This hourly part-time position has anticipated weekly hours of 10 to 12. View job postings and download the application form scan the QR code to the left or visit st.lukes.org/jobs. Send application and resumé to Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org.
Church Office Closure The church office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 16 in observance of President's Day.
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 Andrew Miller'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 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 TRAILBLAZERS LUNCH: Meet TODAY 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. SENIOR LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM: Celebrate Valentine’s Day this Friday, February 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall across from the Sanctuary. Enjoy snacks, lunch, and a surprise guest speaker! For reservations, please call Debbi Gale at 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, February 17. PARENT’S DAY OUT, PRESCHOOL, AND VPK: Registration at St. Luke’s Child Development Center is now open for the 2015-2016 school year. Registration forms are available online at www.st.lukes.org/cdc. For additional information and a tour call 407.876.1155. CLUSTER GROUPS: Contact connect@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *262. Cluster Group Sunday: Stop by the Building C Welcome Hall next Sunday, February 22 between worship services to learn about all of the different Cluster Groups at St. Luke’s. We encourage you to visit the tables and consider joining one of these fun and welcoming groups. 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. 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 Classic Cars: All car enthusiasts are invited to join this social group. Check out their beautiful cars on February 22 at Cluster Group Sunday. Email classiccars.cluster@st.lukes.org for future meeting information. 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. Private Music Instruction: Private instruction in piano, guitar, percussion, clarinet, flute, saxophone and voice is available for children, youth and adults. Taught by highly qualified instructors, lessons are reasonably priced and conveniently held on the St. Luke’s campus. Read staff bios at st.lukes.org/soa. 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). 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. 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 March 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. NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER ON FEBRUARY 18: There will not be Wednesday night dinner on February 18. Please join us for our Ash Wednesday worship service in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. Regular dinner service will resume on Wednesday, February 25. 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 experience designed to strengthen and renew your Christian faith. Enjoy three busy days singing, praying, worshipping, and participating in small groups while discovering your journey with Christ. Pick up a brochure in the information racks around campus. Call Kathleen McCorvie at 407.408.7996 for more details and to register. CONTEMPLATIVE WAY: This centering/silent prayer and Lectio Divina study group of men and women join together to practice prayer and study scripture. The group gathers at 9:30 a.m. and begins centering/ silent prayer time at 10:00 a.m. followed by Lectio Divina. For more information email grow@st.lukes.org. HOW TO BE RICH SMALL GROUPS DURING LENT (A STEWARDSHIP SERIES): You heard the sermons and read the book last fall...now what? Join others to talk through what it means to be good at being rich during our Lenten season. You probably don't feel rich. Rich is the other guy. Rich is having more than you currently have. But you can be rich and not feel it. And that's the problem. Author Andy Stanley is convinced that most of us are richer than we think. We just aren't very good at it. Sign up by emailing grow@st.lukes. org or by calling 407.876.4991 ext. *285. Groups meet Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 201203 starting February 22 or Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 208-210 starting February 25.
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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. Email serve@st.lukes.org or call 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 email serve@st.lukes.org. Applications due March 1. WINTER GARDEN HABITAT CONSTRUCTION: The hardest thing to avoid hitting is not your thumb – it’s your snooze button! Join the Habitat team at 493 Bethune Avenue on 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 (407.876.4991 ext. *344) for updates and changes due to weather or inspections. Work this week will include house wrap and installing windows and doors. Closed toe shoes required, minimum age is 16 years old. FAMILY PROMISE: The Family Promise guests will be staying with us on-campus starting today, February 15 to February 22. We utilize upstairs classrooms in Building B and part of the Fellowship Hall during the week they are here. Please respect their privacy, at the same time making them feel welcome! We still have volunteer needs to fill. To sign up or donate needed items, visit carecalendar.org. Use calendar ID: 5382 and security code 1111 to logon. COALITION MEAL MINISTRY: Utilize your culinary skills and help prepare dinner for the Coalition for the Homeless on Saturday, February 21. 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. Email serve@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?: Be an usher at the 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship service! Serve one Sunday each month. Welcome the congregation, collect the offering and 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! Acolyte/Crucifer Coordinator: Our young worship leaders serve on the second Sunday of the month. This person schedules acolytes and crucifers and is present Sunday morning helping things run smoothly. 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, join us in the choir room (Building B Room 209) Wednesdays 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. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.