Worship Guide April 19, 2015 by St. Luke's United Methodist Church

WORSHIP GUIDE • APRIL 19, 2015 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

Current sermon series

Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” (8:00) Wes Catlett Miller, soloist “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir

*Call to Worship *Hymn

”Crown Him With Many Crowns”........................#327

COMMIT Campaign Completion Series April 12-26 We can...because He did! We will...because we are chosen! We are...love in action! During this series we will explore honoring a legacy, stepping forward in leadership, and putting our love into action.

*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism Those receiving baptism today: (9:30) Sunisa Beth Arunakul

Witness in Music

“Let Us Praise the Almighty” (8:00) Wes Catlett Miller, soloist “I Choose You” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir

Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory

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. Jennifer Stiles Williams re·define: Contemporary Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Those receiving baptism today: Zoe Grace Solomon

“He Touched Me” Wes Catlett Miller, soloist

*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication...#94 Scripture: John 15:9-17 Sermon: "We Will...Because We Are Chosen" Series: Green Means Go!

Claiming of COMMIT *Benediction

“The Lord Bless and Keep You”

*Postlude

*Please stand in praise to God if you are able The flowers on the altar are in honor of Sally and Keith Griffith’s 30th wedding anniversary.

For sermon videos and worship schedules visit st.lukes.org/worship.

UNEWS COMMIT Campaign Completion TODAY and Sunday, April 26 we will complete the COMMIT Campaign. Pick up a copy of the new brochure outlining revised projects and our campaign goal. Please complete a 2015 COMMIT Campaign Completion Pledge Card and return it in worship or to the church office by Sunday, April 26. Brochures and pledge cards are available in the church office, outside each worship venue in the information racks, and online at st.lukes.org/commit.

Pastoral Appointment Announcement Today At all worship services today, St. Luke's Staff/Parish Relations Committee will announce the pastors who have been appointed to St. Luke's for the coming year. The Bishop and Cabinet of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church appoint pastors annually and choose the announcement date for these pastoral appointments.

Youth Confirmation Service Confirmation at St. Luke’s is a spiritual formation journey for students in 7th through 12th grade. During confirmation classes students learn about different religions and what makes Christianity and in particular Methodism unique. Join us in the Sanctuary on Sunday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. as class members are confirmed as full professing members of The United Methodist Church.

Save the Date for Summer Musical Auditions Save the date for St. Luke's 2015 summer musical auditions Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All auditions are by appointment only. Visit st.lukes.org/musicman for audition details.

Baptism Immersion Service

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St. Luke’s will celebrate baptism with our 2nd Annual Baptism by Immersion service on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m. This service is open to all children, youth and adults who would like to be baptized for the first time or who would like to participate in this special experience to reaffirm their baptism. Those being baptized for the first time should attend a class on Sunday, May 3 or Sunday, May 10 at 4:00 p.m. in the Building C Special Events Dining Room. A pastor will also be available in the chapel on Budget May 3 and 10 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to answer questions about the service and baptism. Pledged

School of the Arts Summer Camps

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The$2,193,687 St. Luke’s School of the Arts is offering four weeks of summer camps this year. All camps are full day camps (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) with an extended day option (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) All grade requirements are as of fall 2015. For more information, or to register, visit st.lukes.org/camps or call 407.876.5226. Camps include Take the Stage (Grades 1 to 8) from June 22-29 and from July 6-10, Change the World (Grades 1 to 8) from July 13-17, and Spark the Imagination (Grades K-8) from July 27-31.

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Church Conference

All are invited to attend a Church Conference on Tuesday, April 21 to affirm the calling of Andrea Levreault as a candidate for ordained ministry. Please join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. 1000000

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YTD Contributions vs. Expenses $908,476

Expenses Contributions

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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 one-time or recurring gift. You can also place your gifts in the offering plate during worship.

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Contributions Expenses Net Income $135,505

CONNECT PARENT’S DAY OUT AND PRESCHOOL: Registration at St. Luke’s Child Development Center is now open for 2015-2016. Registration forms available at st.lukes.org/cdc. For information and tours call 407.876.1155. TRAILBLAZERS LUNCH: Meet TODAY at 12:30 p.m. at Bravos at 7924 Via Dellagio Way. This group for 65+ women meets monthly and welcomes newcomers at any time. Call Barbara at 407.363.5635 for reservations. ZUMBA: This fun, free dance class meets weekly from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building A Room 202. (Donations accepted.) Wear workout clothes/gym shoes. For middle school age and older. Call 407.876.5226 for information. FAST TRACK TO MEMBERSHIP RETREAT: This two-night/three-day retreat is Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3. Sessions cover the first three classes in the membership process. Attendees can then start the final class at St. Luke’s on Sunday evening. Cost is $75.00. For information and to register visit www.st.lukes.org/ events, email connect@st.lukes.org, or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262. CLUSTER GROUPS: Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups for details about groups that connect based on location, affinity, or life stage. Email connect@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 for help getting connected. Calling All Painters: Begin to share your joy in painting with new friends at the Painting Cluster Group formation meeting in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. 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. Friends on Wheels: Email friendsonwheels.cluster@st.lukes.org for details on our next bike ride. Military and Friends: This new cluster group brings active and retired military from any branch of service, their spouses, family, friends, and community members together in friendship and fellowship. For more information email military.cluster@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.5532. West Orange Connection: Live in the West Orange area? Join us on the last Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy appetizers, beverages, and mingle. Email westorange.cluster@st.lukes.org for information. Keene’s Pointe: Friends, family, neighbors, and residents of Keene’s Pointe are welcome to come meet other St. Lukers living in the area. The group is Family Blueberry Picking TODAY from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Beck Brother’s Farm. For more details email keenespointe.cluster@st.lukes.org. Open Arms LGBTQA: This inspiring, lively and affirming group is open to all LGBTQ persons and straight allies. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Contact openarms.cluster@st.lukes.org for more information. Paper Arts: Gather on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Building A Room 114 to explore art projects like scrapbooking and card making. The next meeting is May 14. For more information email paperarts.cluster@st.lukes.org. WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS OF TEENS: Parents of teens age 12-19 can attend The Five Love Languages of Teenagers workshop led by Deborah Ainsworth, M.A. of the St. Luke's Counseling Center on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Building B Room 201. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 to pre-register. 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. STEPHEN MINISTERS: In need of a caring Christian who can provide a listening ear during difficult times? Mark your request on the Connection Card, call 407.876.4991 ext. *262, or email care@st.lukes.org. EVENING EXERCISE: Join Chris Smith, certified personal trainer 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 Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Cost is $5 per class or $30 a month. First class is free! 50+ EXERCISE: Join us in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium in Building C for low impact aerobic classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or for strength for life classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $2 per class. COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER: Receive counseling in areas such as stress management, depression, domestic violence, and grief. Any budget accommodated. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 for appointments. CONNECT WITH ST. LUKE'S: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at stlukesorlando. To subscribe to the pastor’s Weekly Update and to St. Luke’s devotions email social@st.lukes.org. 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 will learn about Jesus as He spreads God’s message beyond Easter. Stop by the welcome window on the first floor of Building B for room assignments. 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. Youth: 7th and 8th grade students meet in Building C Room 205-207 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 9th through 12th grade students meet in Building C Room 204-206 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 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. 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. FREE WARREN WILLIS SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW NIGHT: Summer Camp comes to St. Luke’s TONIGHT. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. rising 4th-12th grade students are invited to experience what a life-changing, incredibly fun week of camp will be like. Students will have dinner, hear music led by the camp band, participate in games, meet camp team members, and have fun with friends. Parents of elementary school children must attend with their child; parents of youth are welcome to attend as well. R.S.V.P. at st.lukes. org/campnight. Check-in will be at the Connection Point in the Rotunda of Building C. Warren Willis Camp is located in Fruitland Park, FL. For camp dates and more information visit warrenwilliscamp.org. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER: The menu for Wednesday, April 22 will include beef and chicken tacos with all the fixins, black beans and rice, 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. Dinner is from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Welcome Hall of Building C. Sign up at st.lukes.org/thrive or at the Thrive table in the Welcome Hall by 12:00 p.m. each Monday. Reserve childcare at www.st.lukes.org/childcare. WEDNESDAY THRIVE: Elementary children can participate in fun programs. Sign in begins at 3:00 p.m. in Building A Room 201 and is followed by children’s choir. Pick up children at 5:00 p.m. At 6:15 p.m. sign in begins in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium for children participating in spiritual formation rotations. Pick up children at 8:00 p.m. Register at www.st.lukes.org/children. YOUTH INTEREST GROUPS: Students in grades 6-12 can participate in different groups including group games, cooking, and painting on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information and room numbers email youth@st.lukes.org. ADULT GROWTH GROUPS: Visit st.lukes.org/grow for current class offerings. We have classes on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., weekdays and weeknights. Topics include Bible studies, prayer, and Christian life. SABBATH REVISITED: A six week study on the book "The Will of God" by Leslie Weatherhead will begin on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 205. The book explores how God's will is related to God's character and ultimate intensions for us. EXEGESIS: Pastor Bill’s Exegesis class will resume on Thursday, May 14 after his return from the Holy Land. 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. KOINONIA: This class of dynamic senior adults studies a variety of different topics and supports one another with prayer and care throughout the week. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. in Building A Room 113115. (65+ couples & singles) NEW DIRECTIONS: A great group of primarily “empty nesters” committed to both study and service. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 208-210. (50+ couples & singles) NEW SOUL MATES STUDY: Learn more about the 12 apostles through this interactive study. This class is focused on couples who want to discuss the keys to a loving and sacred relationship and examine the relationship between Jesus and his disciples. This class meets at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 208-210. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Registration is now open for VBS (June 15- 19, 2015). Register at st.lukes.org/ children. Kids will explore how to put their faith into action with skateboards, running shoes, roller blades, and more! In this mission-focused VBS, kids experience God’s unstoppable love and discover how to fuel up and move in and through life with God. VBS is from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily (limited space for extended day). Cost is $35.00 and ages 4-rising 6th graders can attend. Limited space available for 3-yearolds for adults who are serving. 7th graders-high school students may serve for community service hours. Email children@st.lukes.org with questions. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/grow.

SERVE Within the Community CIRCLES: Circles is a unique nationwide initiative to end poverty one family at a time. It’s grounded in the understanding (1) that responsibility for both poverty and prosperity is shared by individuals, institutions, communities, and systems; and (2) that the lives of everyone in a relationship are enriched, regardless of their socioeconomic or educational status, income, or life situation. St. Luke’s is the Lead Organization of our local Circles site, Circles Orange County. We have formed 2 Circles classes and are currently recruiting to form our 3rd class in Fall 2015. Each class consists of individuals working to get out of poverty (Circle Leaders) who are matched with two or three middle or upper middle-income individuals (Allies). Allies and Leaders grow friendships and walk together to support and empower each other to reach self-determined goals and to end poverty. Come TODAY to a Circles Information Session to learn about becoming a Circle Ally or Leader and to pick up our 2014 Annual Report! Meet TODAY at 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. in the Pastor’s Conference Room in Building C or on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. Contact Dorothea Lee at 407.876.4991 ext. *347 or dlee@ st.lukes.org for information and with questions. C.O.P.E. (COST OF POVERTY EXPERIENCE), APRIL 26: Challenge yourself to a life changing experience! Sign up for C.O.P.E. on Sunday, April 26 (at St. Luke’s in the Fellowship Hall from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). This two hour simulation provides a brief glimpse into what it feels like to walk in the shoes of a family just trying to survive on an income between 100% and 200% of the federal poverty level. C.O.P.E. is an experience for people who, instead of talking about poverty, choose to be a part of the solution to end it. This training is appropriate for middle school age and older individuals. Contact Dorothea Lee at 407.876.4991 ext. *347 or dlee@st.lukes.org for more information and to register. For more information on the mission opportunities shown below, please contact serve@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *285. Family Promise April 26 - May 3: Help provide hospitality, meals, or serve as an evening or overnight host. The Family Promise program helps homeless working families become self-supportive. We utilize upstairs classrooms in Building B and part of the fellowship hall for meals and fellowship the week they are here. This is a great way for students to earn Community Service hours. To sign-up or donate needed items visit www.carecalendar.org. Use calendar ID: 5382 and security code 1111 to logon. Winter Garden Habitat Construction: Lend a hand to help provide housing for two families in East Winter Garden. Join the Habitat team at 493 and 555 Bethune Avenue. Workdays are Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Saturday’s from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch included). No experience necessary. Please call the Habitat Hotline weekly (407.876.4991 ext. *344) for updates and changes due to weather or inspections. Closed toe shoes required, minimum age is 16 years old. UMW BAZAAR DONATIONS: Crafters are in need of floral and craft supplies, jewelry, lace doilies, doll house miniatures, buttons, Christmas decorations, garden pots/decor, mason jars, upscale new/used clothing, Christmas/regular sweaters, antiques and $10 Publix gift certificates. Place items by the lattice in the corner of Fellowship Hall. Crafters meet Tuesday mornings 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All are welcome!

Within Our Church To sign up for the opportunities below email worship@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext.*253. Reception Help: Reception desk volunteers are needed to answer the phone and greet guests. 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. 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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