MARCH 1, 2015
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
WORSHIP Worship
What's up with worship?
Prelude “Outbursts of Joy” The Handbell Choir
Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn New series! Honk If You Love Jesus! Beyond Bumper Sticker Faith You can be a “bumper sticker Christian” but to be a disciple you have to move beyond. This series will take us on a journey through all of the expectations that we put on top of our faith and the cross. We will reflect on the pomp and circumstance, the way we think things should be, and who/what we put our faith in instead of Jesus Christ. We will examine what being a true follower of Christ looks like and sounds like as we move beyond bumper sticker faith. Thank you to the Classic Cars Cluster Group and the set construction team for putting together our car set pieces. We encourage worshippers to snap a picture with the back of the van, post it to your social media accounts, and invite friends and family to check out St. Luke's during Lent.
Join us!
Traditional Worship
”Ye Servants of God”.............................................#181
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Offering and Offertory “I Need Thee Every Hour” (8:00) Kevin Brassard, soloist “Come Follow Me” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication...#94 Scripture: Mark 8:31-38 Sermon: "Don't Worry Be Happy" Series: Honk If You Love Jesus
The Sacrament of Holy Communion Music During Communion “The Blessing” The Handbell Choir “Come, Share the Lord” (8:00) Kevin Brassard, soloist “I Need Thee Every Hour” (9:30/11:00) Kevin Brassard, soloist “Come, Share the Lord” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: The Rev. Corey Jones
*Hymn
Contemporary Worship
*Benediction
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jad Denmark re·define: Contemporary Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jad Denmark
”Take Up Thy Cross”...............................................#415 “The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude
*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 10:30 a.m. and also at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C for a healing prayer service.
For sermon videos and worship schedules visit st.lukes.org/worship.
UNEWS 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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Your Gifts at Work In January your gifts provided curriculum and supplies for Sunday School and Wednesday Thrive programming for almost 1000 children.
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 a 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 25: Received 428 pledges (out of 1500) totaling: Anticipated expenses: Remaining Pledge Amount Needed:
$2,179,147 ~$4,600,000 $2,420,853
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 has an opening for a part-time (10-12 hours/week) Organist/Accompanist who will prepare and perform traditional organ or piano music. 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. To view job posting 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.
Transition Questions View frequently asked questions about St. Luke’s leadership transition at st.lukes.org/transition or pick up a Q&A packet in the information racks in the Narthex and in the gym lobby.
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CONNECT SENIOR SUNDAY BRUNCH TODAY: Join us at Bravo Restaurant at 7924 Via Dellagio Way for brunch at 12:30 p.m. TODAY. For reservations, please call Becky Garner at 407.351.4875. 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 st.lukes.org/cdc. For additional information and a tour call 407.876.1155. FREE LADIES' NIGHT OUT: On Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. join your sisters in Christ in the Rotunda of Building C. Enjoy uplifting music sung by Wendy Proctor (Director of Development, Orlando Health Foundation) and an educational and interesting talk on women's health (mind, soul and body) by Beth Kollas (Executive Director of Health Strategies at the Central Florida YMCA). Bring your favorite dessert to share. You will love seeing old friends and meeting new ones, lots of great door prizes, and good fellowship at this fun FREE event! Questions? Call Karen Brown at 407.876.5532. RSVP by emailing kbrown11@cfl.rr.com. CLUSTER GROUPS: Cluster Groups are medium sized groups that connect based on location, affinity, or life stage. Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups to learn about these groups and their fun social activities. Contact connect@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *262 for help getting connected. Military and Friends: This is a new cluster group for military folks (active or retired) from any branch of service, their spouses, family, friends, and community members to come together in friendship and fellowship. Join us for dessert and coffee at our kick-off gathering Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. We'll share memories of our service and each other's company. For information or to R.S.V.P. email military.cluster@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.5532. Bring your favorite dessert! Friends on Wheels: Join us for our next bike ride through the Bay Hill neighborhood on Saturday, March 14. Meet the group at 9:00 a.m. at 5639 Masters Blvd. If you are not currently receiving emails from the group, please email friendsonwheels.cluster@st.lukes.org so you can receive full event 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. West Orange Connection: Do you live in the West Orange area? Contact westorange.cluster@st.lukes.org for information on the afternoon of games on Sunday afternoon, March 22 at Trilogy Adult Community Center in Lake County. 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. Zumba Class Break: There will be a short break in the Zumba class schedule for the month of March. Please watch for further news on when class will resume in April. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Meet Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall across from the Sanctuary. 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. STEPHEN MINISTERS: Stephen Ministers are there to help you after a loss, after you’ve been diagnosed with an illness, after you’ve lost your job and after your friends and family have turned their backs. A Stephen Minister is there to help you through the difficult times, to listen, and to share God’s love. Call our Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or email care@st.lukes.org to be confidentially matched with a Stephen Minister. FAST TRACK TO MEMBERSHIP RETEAT: Become a St. Luke’s member in as little as one month with the “fast track” option for Project Connect classes. This two-night/three-day retreat is Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3 at the Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park, FL. The sessions will cover the first three classes in the membership process (Connect with God, Connect with Heritage, and Connect with St. Luke’s). Attendees can then start the “Connect with the Movement” class on-campus at St. Luke’s Sunday evening. The cost is $75.00. For more information or to register contact connect@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *262. HEARTS TO HANDS KNITTING GROUP: Take FREE classes on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. in Building B Room 204. For information call 407.876.5226. 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 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 Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 208-210 or Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 201-203 starting TODAY. 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: 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. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER: The menu for Wednesday, March 4 will include chicken picata, sweet potatoes, corn, salad, rolls, dessert and a 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. 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. PATHWAYS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Pathways is starting a new study entitled “Hosting the Presence” by Bill Johnson. Join this group TODAY in Building C Room 200 at 9:30 a.m. as they begin exploring the attributes of the Holy Spirit and discussing how we can all host the Presence of God. 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. SABBATH REVISITED: Join this group’s new Bible study on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 205-207 as they read and contemplate “24 Hours that Changed the World” by Adam Hamilton. The book addresses the significance of Jesus’ final hours. Drawing on insights from history, archaeology, geography, and the Bible, Hamilton takes readers on a seven-session exploration of the most amazing day in history. WOMEN OF FAITH FALL CONFERENCE: Our UMW is reserving 30 seats for the 20th National Women of Faith Conference on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 in the Amway Center. Group, discounted tickets are $73.95 each (normally $103.95). Enjoy well known Christian inspirational speakers, vocal performers, and vendors. Be in the company of women celebrating their faith together! Join us for a blessed and meaningful gathering of new and old friends! Tickets are first-come, first served and need to be prepaid by March 31. If interested, call Karen Brown at 407.876.5532 or email kbrown11@cfl.rr.com. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/grow.
SERVE Within the Community TODAY IS SERVE SUNDAY: Every first Sunday of the month, Missions highlights local and global ministries at the Serve Tables in the Rotunda in Building C. Today our focus is Intergenerational Mission Opportunities – mission experiences appropriate for all ages. Stop by to learn how you can get involved. For more information please contact serve@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. GLEANING, APRIL 11: Get exercise, take in the fresh air, and have fun while helping to feed the hungry. St. Luke’s is offering another opportunity through the Society of St. Andrews to glean local fields and help feed the hungry. We will join other volunteers and pick produce in the Zellwood area from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Open to all ages. Wear closed toe shoes and bring a hat, water bottle and gloves. FLORIDA CITY INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION TRIP, MAY 22 TO MAY 25: Enjoy helping to build a new playground on the Branches UMC campus. Thirty volunteers are needed. 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. Download the application form and the Mission Information flyer at st.lukes.org/serve under “Upcoming Mission Events.” For more information email serve@st.lukes.org. Applications due March 13. LENTEN OFFERING 2015: Many people “give up” something for Lent. At St. Luke’s, we encourage you to “give up” $1 or $2 a day for others. The Lenten Offering helps support local families through the OCPS Social Work Emergency Fund. This allows our school social workers to assist families of students with needs like glasses, a refrigerator, or a bicycle. This offering also raises scholarship funds for the conference’s four camp and retreat facilities: Centenary Camp in NW Florida, Riverside Retreat in SW Florida, the Life Enrichment Center and Warren W. Willis Camp in Central Florida. These facilities serve youth and adults, year–round and offer spiritual formation and growth as people experience God in community. WINTER GARDEN HABITAT CONSTRUCTION: 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. Closed toe shoes required, minimum age is 16 years old. Within Our Church To sign up for the opportunities below email children@st.lukes.org. Grow Ministries Prep Team: Do you have an hour or two to spare on Thursday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.? We are in need of several adult volunteers to assist with cutting, copying, and general prep. Make childcare reservations at st.lukes.org/childcare. We're also 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. Childcare Volunteers: Did you know we spend over $40,000/year on paid childcare workers? Help keep this a free ministry by volunteering on Sunday mornings and during weekly hours. To sign up for the opportunities below email worship@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext.*253. Reception Help: Volunteers are needed at the church reception desk to answer the phone and greet guests in the office. Welcome Worshippers At 11:00: 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: Help with 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.
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