Ministry Guide April 3, 2016 by St. Luke's United Methodist Church

MINISTRY GUIDE APRIL 3, 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 Worship

Worship Order

8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams, Lead Pastor

Gathering Song “Hello My Name Is”

Visit st.lukes.org/schedule to view worship schedule.

Infant Baptism Class TODAY at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. No reservations required. Children welcome.

Healing Prayer Service TODAY at 10:30 a.m. and at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C.

Baptism Immersion Service On Sunday, May 22 all children, youth, and adults who would like to be baptized for the first time or who would like to reaffirm their baptism can do so at St. Luke's annual lake baptism event. Those seeking to be baptized for the first time should attend one of the baptism classes being offered on Sunday, May 8 or May 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C.

The Worship Team

Gathering for Worship *Call to Worship *Hymn ”Hail to the Lord's Anointed”....................#203 *Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Offering and Offertory “Everywhere That I Go” The Worship Team

*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.........................................................#94 Scripture Luke 2:21-38 Sermon “Anticipated” The Sacrament of Holy Communion Music During Communion “Be Thou My Vision” The Worship Team

“Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing)” The Worship Team

*Hymn ”Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”......#196 *Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *Postlude “I Know Who I Am” The Worship Team

The service starts at 3:00 p.m. Parking will be at St. Luke’s and shuttle service to Windermere baptism site begins at 2:00 p.m.

*Please stand in praise to God if you are able.

R.S.V.P at st.lukes.org/baptism. Email connect@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 for more information.

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CONNECT 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 new April/May Connect and Care Catalog from campus information racks for a full list of groups and meetings.

New to St. Luke's? See an usher for a First Time Guest Welcome Packet. Contact 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or connect@st.lukes.org to get connected.

St. Luke’s Spring Fast Track Retreat

• 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 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)

Grief & Celebration of Life Group Everyone is welcome! Join Pastor David Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 203. Call 407.876.4991 ext.*262 for details.

Prime Time Adults (60+ Senior Ministries) The April newsletter is now available in information racks. • Senior Sunday Brunch: 12:30 p.m. TODAY at O’Charleys on Turkey Lake Rd. • Prime Time Adults Luncheon and Program: Join the seniors on the third Friday of every month for lunch and a special program. Meet on Friday, April 15 in the Fellowship Hall at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and a musical program by our very own John Mason III, Creative Director of Traditional Music. R.S.V.P. to 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, April 12.

Dinner for Eight Family Potluck Picnic Come to the Dinner for Eight Family Potluck Picnic on Sunday, April 17 at 12:30 p.m. at Dr. P. Phillips Park at 8240 Buena Vista Woods Blvd. Beverages will be provided. R.S.V.P. to 407.351.6517 or 407.351.5594.

Ladies' Tea sponsored by the United Methodist Women Enjoy tea on Saturday, April 23 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $16/person and are on sale TODAY at st.lukes.org/tea and between worship services.

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.

Doctor Phillips Relay for Life Booth - Friday, April 8 Help St. Luke's connect with the community by volunteering 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 New Adult Bible and Book Studies Email adults@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *297 for assistance in choosing a class.

• Life on the Frontline: Join others on the frontline of ministry for a time of Biblical reflection and spiritual renewal on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 200 starting TODAY.

• Justice for the Poor: This introductory six-week study recaptures the biblical vision that links poverty with justice. Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 204 starting TODAY.

• Isaiah 65 Mosaic Bible Reflection/Art Small Group: Create

beautiful mosaics based on Isaiah 65, a new heaven and a new earth. Mondays, April 25, May 2, and May 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building A Room 202.

Grow Ministries Class Catalog St. Luke’s offers a variety of classes for spiritual growth for children, youth, and adults. Pick up a copy of the April/May Grow Ministries Class Catalog from an information rack in the Narthex or in the Welcome Hall of Building C.

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.

Children’s Ministries Stop by the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B on Sunday mornings for information and classroom assignments. Our next Bible adventures will study how the Disciples went out to start the early church. Visit st.lukes.org/children for details on children’s events or pick up the Children’s Ministries Chalkboard Calendar from campus information racks.

Vacation Bible School and Summer Camps Registration is now open at st.lukes.org/camps. Students (grades 7-12) register to receive community service hours at st.lukes.org/youth. • 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

Youth Summer Activities View details and sign up for the Youth Newsletter at st.lukes.org/youth. • 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 (register warrenwilliscamp.org) • July 24 to July 30: High School Mission Trip to Branches UMC For more information visit st.lukes.org/grow

SERVE April Training Opportunities: For information or to register visit st.lukes.org/serve.

• Dignity Serves: Friday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and

Saturday, April 9, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at South Street Ministry. (see website above for directions) Participants learn how to engage the gifts and talents of the people they serve through the creation of an interdependent relationship ("dignified interdependence").

• Meet Jesus on The Road: Wednesday, April 13 and April 20, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Explore how you understand diversity and serving with people from very different backgrounds.

• Cost of Poverty Experience (C.O.P.E.) Sunday, April 17, 5:30 p.m.

to 8:00 p.m. This training provides a brief glimpse into what it feels like to walk for one month in the shoes of famillies trying to survive between 100% and 200% of the federal poverty level.

The Rev. Michelle Shrader, Missionary, South Africa Join the youth in hearing from The Rev. Michelle Shrader, a missionary pastor serving in South Africa. Michelle is an Ordained Elder serving through the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. She is a Missionary Pastor stationed at Central Methodist Mission in Cape Town, South Africa. She is supported by St. Luke’s missionary budget. Join us on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Attic, Building C, 2nd Floor. For information or to register, visit st.lukes.org/serve.

Educational Impact Special Event Volunteers Mollie Ray and Pineloch, our two partner schools, have many one time and end of year events coming up. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *279 or email serve@st.lukes.org for details. There are many opportunities to help brighten a student’s day, including: • Math bee: in the schools and at the county level • Robotics Club • Spring Carnival • National Honor Society Celebration • Honor Roll Ice Cream Parties • Field Trip Chaperones • 5th Grade Graduation

Donate Blood and Save Up to Three Lives Donate lifesaving blood on Sunday, April 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Big Red Buses will be on campus in the front and back parking lots. Make an appointment at oneblooddonor.org using sponsor code #7191 or just show up. Photo ID required.

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.

Prayer Ministry Team Needs You! If you have the gift of intercession, St. Luke's Prayer Ministry needs you! Email adults@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *297 to join.

For more information visit st.lukes.org/serve

COMMIT Save the Date for St. Luke's Summer Musical Auditions: Big River 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 onetime 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.

February Finance Update Financial information through the end of February can be viewed at st.lukes. org/stewardship. Actual YTD Budget YTD Contributions & Support Receipts: $580,005 $548,422 Expenses: $596,104 $668,126 Total over(under): ($16,099) ($119,704) For stewardship and COMMIT Campaign updates visit st.lukes.org/commit

Notes

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