MINISTRY GUIDE MARCH 13, 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 The Rev. Corey Jones
Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “Let the Name of the Lord Be Praised”
Contemporary Worship 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
(8:00) Active Faith
“The Old Rugged Cross” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Prayer Chapel
*Call to Worship *Hymn ”O Jesus, I Have Promised” (vs. 1, 2, and 4)...............................................#396 Special Music “Isn't He Wonderful”
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.
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism Those receiving Baptism today:
Visit st.lukes.org/schedule to view worship schedule.
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
(11:00) The WeeSingers
(11:00) James Christian Parrish Braden Patrick Rankin
Witness in Music “Through” Active Faith
Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “All That I Am” (8:00) Active Faith
“In Your Silence” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.........................................................#94 Scripture John 19:28-29 Sermon “I Am Thirsty: Service” *Hymn ”Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” (vs. 1, 2 and 4 played to tune #731)....................................................................#581 *Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *Postlude *Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
The flowers on the altar are given in memory of Cliff Lamoreaux by Bernie, Wendy and Mark Lamoreaux.
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
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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.
March Connect and Care Catalog Pick up a Connect and Care Catalog from campus information racks for a full list of social groups and meetings. 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.
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. No meeting on Wednesday, March 23.
60+ and Senior Ministries (Newsletter available in information racks)
• 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 Sunday, 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 needed 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 Register now at st.lukes.org/camps. Students (grades 7-12) register to receive community service hours at st.lukes.org/youth.
No Classes in Building C the Week of April 4 Family Promise will be using Building C classrooms from Sunday, April 3 through Saturday, April 9. More details to come.
Grow Ministries Class Catalog St. Luke’s offers a variety of classes for spiritual growth. Pick up a Grow Ministries Class Catalog from an information rack in the Narthex or in the Welcome Hall of Building C. New Classes will start in April.
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.
Mantra Meditation Join Dr. Joanne MacPherson in a guided meditation Monday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel in Building C.
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 TODAY (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 Family Promise Sunday, April 3 to Sunday, April 10 St. Luke’s partners with Family Promise of Greater Orlando to keep homeless families together while they rebuild their lives. We host four families for one week, four times per year. You can help by donating food items, providing meals or acting as a host. This is a great opportunity for groups and families to volunteer together. Students can also earn volunteer hours. Beginning in April, Family Promise will move to Building C. All volunteers are asked to attend a 1 hour training/ orientation on Sunday, April 3 at 4:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Sign up at st.lukes.org/serve, email serve@st.lukes.org, or call 407.876.4991 ext. *239.
Lenten Offering Supports One Great Hour of Sharing Offering for United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) This worldwide offering supports the operations of this organization that responds to disasters around the world usually within 24 hours. Supporting the administration of the organization through this offering, means 100% of the funds raised for a particular disaster go directly to that disaster. This makes UMCOR unique among disaster organizations in this country. We encourage you to give $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/Group/Intergenerational SERVE Opportunities There are many new opportunities for families, groups and students of all ages to serve together. We have reserved spots at Community Food Outreach, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Clean the World in addition to our existing family serving opportunities with Family Promise, Coalition for the Homeless, and the Winter Garden Community Garden. Visit st.lukes.org/serve to learn more and sign up. Students can earn community service hours. Sign up at st.lukes.org/serve, email serve@ st.lukes.org, or call 407.876.4991 ext. *239. Families and groups can also serve together on Palm Sunday and Easter when extra greeters and Connection Point Volunteers are needed. Email connect@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262.
Serve On Campus 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 the 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.
Camera Operators Record 9:30 a.m. worship in either venue. Training provided. Contact Vince Lepore at vlepore@st.lukes.org to get started! For more information visit st.lukes.org/serve
COMMIT Save the Date for St. Luke's Summer Musical Auditions The summer show will be announced in worship on Palm Sunday, March 20. Auditions will be held on May 1 and May 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Auditions by appointment only; all roles are non-paid. To schedule an audition email theatre@st.lukes.org with the subject line: "Audition". Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Seeking diverse ensemble of actors for multiple character roles, singers, dancers, and musicians. Specifically looking for guitar, banjo, and harmonica players. Visit st.lukes.org/audition for full details.
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 We are looking forward to showcasing a new Facilities Optimization update video during worship in April. The video will highlight progress toward finalizing building and campus renovation plans including the date for groundbreaking. Updates on the campus optimization plan are available at st.lukes.org/commit.
February Finance Update Financial information through the end of February can be viewed at st.lukes. org/stewardship. Contributions & Support Receipts: $580,005 Expenses: $596,104 Total over/under: -$16,099
For stewardship and COMMIT Campaign updates visit st.lukes.org/commit
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