MINISTRY GUIDE MARCH 6, 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
Traditional Worship Order
8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Dr. David Stephens
Prelude “A Lenten Journey”
Contemporary Worship 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jad Denmark Visit st.lukes.org/schedule to view worship schedule.
Prayer Chapel If you are in a crisis due to your health, your job, or other areas in your life, come to the Chapel for prayer Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and put those burdens on the altar.
Order Easter Flowers Order flowers in honor or memory of a loved one via the forms in the Narthex and Building C. All orders must be placed by Monday, March 14. Return forms to the front office in Building C. Flowers can be picked up at the conclusion of our Easter services on March 27.
Prayer Labyrinth The prayer labyrinth is an ancient practice of the early church that has re-emerged in recent times. It is a contemplative space intended for personal spiritual reflection as one walks the maze of the labyrinth. Experience the labyrinth Sunday, March 20 - Thursday, March 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, March 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Saturday, March 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C.
Holy Week Worship
• Holy Thursday: 7:00 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium
• Good Friday: 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium
• Easter Sunday: 7:30, 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 9:30 and 11:15 in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium
The Handbell Choir
Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “The Old Rugged Cross” (8:00) Lou Beasley, soloist
“The Old Rugged Cross” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn ”I Am Thine, O Lord” (vs. 1, 2, and 4).................................................#419 *Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Scripture Mark 15:29-36 Sermon “Why Have You Forsaken Me: Discipleship” Offering and Offertory “How Deep the Father's Love for Us” (8:00) Lou Beasley, soloist
“No Turning Back (with I Have Decided to Follow Jesus)” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir with The Children's Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.........................................................#94 The Sacrament of Holy Communion Music During Communion “There is a Fountain” (8:00) Lou Beasley, soloist
“Be Still My Soul” (8:00/9:30/11:00) The Handbell Choir
“In This Moment of Remembrance” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Hymn ”Make Me a Captive, Lord” (vs. 1, 2 and 4).................................................#421 *Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *Postlude *Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
Flowers on the altar are given by the Malick Family in memory of Phyllis Malick's birthday.
Infant Baptism Class TODAY at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. No reservations required.
Healing Prayer Service TODAY at 10:30 a.m. and at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C.
Share sermon videos by visiting st.lukes.org/worship
CONNECT St. Luke’s Spring Fast Track Retreat Jump start your spiritual journey with the Fast Track Retreat! Explore Christianity, The Methodist Church, St. Luke’s, and God’s call for your life. Upon completion of all Project Connect curriculum, disciples may opt to join the church in membership on May 22. Sign up at st.lukes. org/projectconnect or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 for details. • Dates: 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 to 12:00 p.m. Sunday, April 24 • Where: Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park, FL • Cost: $80/person (includes all class materials, lodging, breakfasts, and snacks)
St. Luke's Sports & Recreation Visit st.lukes.org/sports or call 407.876.4991 ext. *290 for information. • Weekly Exercise for Adults (in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium) • Evening Exercise (6:00 p.m. Tues./Thurs., $5/class or $30/month) • 50+ Exercise (10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Mon./Wed., $2/class) • 50+ Stretch/Strength (9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs., $2/class) • 50+ Yoga (9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays, $2/class)
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 to get involved at St. Luke's.
Make New Friends Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups, email connect@st.lukes.org, or call 407.876.4991 ext.*262 for details about social groups based on interests, life stage, or neighborhood. Pick up a Connect and Care Catalog from campus information racks for a full list of groups and meetings.
Grief & Celebration of Life Group Join Pastor David Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 203. Call 407.876.4991 ext.*262 for details.
60+ and Senior Ministries (Newsletter available in information racks)
• Senior Sunday Brunch: Meet TODAY at 12:30 p.m. at Bravo! on Via Dellagio Way. See you there!
• Senior Luncheon and Program: Friday, March 18 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. R.S.V.P. to 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, March 15.
United Methodist Women's Tea The UMW Ladies' Tea is Saturday, April 23 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $16 per person and will be on sale starting April 3 at st.lukes.org/tea and between worship services in Building C.
Care Ministries Let us know about life events, illness, upcoming surgery, or sudden hospitalizations by contacting the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262.
Relay for Life Reception, Dinner, and Booth If you are a cancer survivor and would like to attend the Survivors and Caregivers Reception and Dinner at Relay for Life at Dr. Phillips High School on Friday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m., contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or email care@st.lukes.org. Volunteers are also need to represent St. Luke's at the church's booth. Sign up to serve by visiting st.lukes.org/relayforlife or by calling 407.876.4991 ext. *258. For more information visit st.lukes.org/connect
GROW Where the party starts with God's Love! VBS Block Party: June 20-24: (Preschool-Rising 6th grade) 9:00 a. m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 God’s Big Backyard: July 11-15: (Preschool, having completed a preschool 3 year old class through graduating VPK) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost $50 Neighborhood Camps: July 25-29 and August 1-5: (Rising Kindergarten-Rising 6th grade) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Half-day option (for rising Kindergarten) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Full Day Cost - $125 Half-Day Cost - $60. AM Extended Day Cost-$50 Registration starts March 7 at st.lukes.org/camps. Students (grades 7-12) register to receive community service hours at st.lukes.org/ youth.
Grow Ministries Class Catalog St. Luke’s offers a variety of classes for spiritual growth. Pick up a copy of the Grow Ministries Class Catalog at an information rack in the Narthex or in the Welcome Hall of Building C.
Final Words from the Cross It's not too late to join a Grow group and go deeper with our Lenten series "CrossWords." Final Words From the Cross by Adam Hamilton explores the meaning of Jesus’ last words and how they impact our lives today. For a list of studies visit st.lukes.org/grow, pick up a Grow Ministries Class Catalog from an info rack, or call 407.876.4991 ext. *297.
Wednesday THRIVE Dinner and Programming Join us for dinner from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Welcome Hall of Building C. Make reservations at st.lukes.org/thrive or call 407.876.4991 ext. *258 by Monday. Cost is $7.00/adults and $5.00/children. There will be no dinner on Wednesday, March 23 due to Holy Week.
Children’s Ministries Stop by the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B on Sunday mornings for information and classroom assignments. The next lesson in our Bible adventures will study the events leading up to Easter. Elementary aged children will attend worship with their families on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. For details visit st.lukes.org/children.
Prayer Ministry Team Needs You! Help this team prepare for the Holy Week Prayer Labyrinth by emailing adults@st.lukes.org or calling 407.876.4991 ext. *297.
Youth Summer Activities View details and sign up for the Youth Newsletter at st.lukes.org/youth. Parents interested in being on the Youth Week Planning Team, attend a meeting on Sunday, March 13 in the Attic of Building C at 12:15 p.m. • June 8: Youth End of School/Beginning of Summer Party • June 20 to June 24: Vacation Bible School and Momentum--volunteer sign-up available at st.lukes.org/youth • June 26 to July 2: Youth Week • July 11 to July 16: Warren Willis Camp (Week 5)--register at warrenwilliscamp.org • July 24 to July 30: High School Mission Trip to Branches UMC For more information visit st.lukes.org/grow
SERVE Winter Garden Community Garden Saturday, March 12 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you’d like to get involved in the East Winter Garden (EWG) Community Initiative and enjoy gardening or working with your hands - join us! The Community Garden is a partnership between the City of Winter Garden and the EWG Community and has over 100 plots available for rent. On select Saturdays of each month volunteers meet at the garden to help maintain the charity plots and beautify the grounds. Much of the produce that is grown is donated to EWG residents or to the West Orange Christian Service Center. No gardening skills required. Located at the corner of 9th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., in Winter Garden. Bring a hat and water bottle. Contact Adam Hartnett at ahartnett@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *346 for information.
Lenten Offering Supports New Initiatives Over the years St. Luke’s Lenten Offering has allowed our congregation to launch new initiatives like providing medication for a year-long health clinic in Jamaica extending our reach beyond a once a year service. This year our "something new" is United Methodist Micro-Finance (umcmicrofinance.org) The United Methodist Church is partnering with the Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) to make accessibility to financial services a reality in low-income communities where there are Methodist churches already sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. We encourage you to give up $1.00 or $2.00 a day or set a household or small group challenge as part of your Lenten spiritual practice and give toward this goal. Be sure to mark it for Lenten Offering.
Family Volunteer Night On the second Friday of every month the Community Food and Outreach Center hosts Family Volunteer Night from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. These monthly events bring families together in the spirit of service. Enjoy dinner, music, and a whole lot of fun as you help organize the Cost Share Grocery Program, the Emergency Food Pantry, and the Community Thrift Center. All ages welcome! Visit st.lukes.org/ serve, email serve@st.lukes.org, or call 407.876.4991 ext. *239 for more information. Upcoming Family Volunteer Nights: March 11, April 8, and May 13.
Serve Within Our Church Visit st.lukes.org/serve and click on “Serve on Campus” for a list of oncampus service opportunities, pick up a Serve on Campus Catalog from campus information racks, or call 407.876.4991 ext. *223.
UMW Rummage Sale, April 2, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donate clothes, shoes, home appliances and decor, jewelry, books, electronics, and sports equipment. Drop off donations outside Fellowship Hall on Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1. Volunteer to sort on Thursday/Friday and for the sale on Saturday. Call 407.719.1199 or email umw@st.lukes.org to arrange pick-up of larger items.
For more information visit st.lukes.org/serve
COMMIT Job Openings Current opening: Facilities Associate (full time) For a full description and list of employment opportunities at St. Luke’s please visit st.lukes.org/jobs.
Giving to St. Luke’s Use this QR code to give from your mobile device or make your contribution at st.lukes.org/give. Create your “My St. Luke’s” account to make your one-time or recurring gift. Gifts can also be placed in the offering plate during worship.
COMMIT Campaign Building Update Updates on the campus optimization plan are available at st.lukes.org/ commit.
January Finance Update Financial information through the end of January can be viewed at st.lukes. org/stewardship. Contributions & Support Receipts: $275,141 Expenses: $227,161 Total over(under): $47,980 For stewardship and COMMIT Campaign updates visit st.lukes.org/commit
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