FEBRUARY 2, 2014
May 18, 2014
WORSHIP What's up with worship? We have begun the new sermon series “St. Luke’s Celebrates.” This season is all about celebrating and rejoicing in the gift of new life happening all around us. Help us lift up the diverse and unique individuals within our congregation and our community. Each week we will honor a different group of people (i.e. children, women, men, students), hear some of their stories, and find ways we can connect and grow together through St. Luke’s ministries. Join us as we celebrate the gift of resurrection and what it means to be a part of this unique body of Christ! This week in worship... We are celebrating everything about women in worship and in the Welcome Hall of Building C. Learn about the amazing ministries we offer at St. Luke’s!
Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m.
Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “He Has Made Me Glad” The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn
“I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” (vs. 1-4)...................#540
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music “Go Ye Into All the World” The Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer “Cares Chorus” The Sanctuary Choir
Join us!
Offering and Offertory
Liturgical Worship
Sundays at 8:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: Dr. William S. Barnes
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 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·Family·Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
“A Childlike Faith” The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.....94 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 Sermon: "St. Luke's Celebrates U" Series: St. Luke's Celebrates
*Hymn
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds”...............................#557
*Benediction & Benediction Response “The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude
Children's Musical 11:00 a.m.
Prelude Gathering for Worship *Call to Worship *Hymn “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” (vs. 1-4)...................#540
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Offering and Offertory Children's Musical *Benediction *Postlude
*Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
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UNEWS Welcome to the new UNEWS section of your worship guide! Each week we will highlight events, inspiring stories from St. Lukers, and specific ways to worship, connect, grow and serve during this season or sermon series.
Baptism by Immersion Today St. Luke’s "Celebrates U" with a unique Baptism by Immersion service. 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 seeking to be baptized for the first time should attend the baptism discussion TODAY at 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C. The immersion service starts today at 3:00 p.m. at the home of Jeff and Angie Winn on Lake Down. Parking will be at St. Luke’s and shuttle service will begin at 2:15 p.m.
Big Fish Auditions Audition for "Big Fish: A Musical of Mythical Proportions" May 19 and 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song, traditional or contemporary, that show range and sustained singing. NO rock/pop. Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist provided. Come prepared to learn dance combination and ladies please bring tap shoes if skilled. Bring a photo and resume, stapled back-to-back. Auditions by appointment only; roles nonpaid. Email smackinnon@st.lukes.org for an appointment, with email subject: BIG FISH AUDITION. Also seeking musicians and lighting/sound/costume crew positions. All roles available. No experience necessary.
Save the Date Mark your calendars for our big “St. Luke’s Celebrates Church” event on Pentecost, Sunday, June 8, on the front field. The inflatable games (including a giant water slide), kid zone carnival, indoor board games and food trucks will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free and you can purchase food from the food trucks or pack a picnic lunch. Bring your summer fun clothes and a towel so you can stay for the festivities after worship.
Honor Pastor Jim Harnish St. Luke’s founding pastor Jim Harnish will retire from Hyde Park UMC in Tampa this summer. There will be a service celebrating his 40 years in ministry on Sunday, June 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Hyde Park United Methodist Church (500 W. Platt St. Tampa, FL 33606). Reception to follow in the Activities Center. You can also help Jim’s legacy continue by contributing to the James A. Harnish Scholarship Fund, a permanent endowment at Duke Divinity School. The scholarship will give priority to United Methodist students in Florida, especially favoring those from Hyde Park, St. Luke’s, Howe Memorial, and Trinity UMC. For more information contact The Duke University Divinity School Office of External Relations at 919.660.3456.
Giving at a Glance Feeling Inspired to give today? Use the QR code to give directly from your mobile device or make your contribution through electronic funds transfer (EFT) online at st.lukes.org. Choose "Online Giving" at the top of the page or under the Commit tab. You can also place your gifts in the offering plate during worship.
Connect TRAILBLAZERS: The Trailblazers’ monthly luncheon is at Bravo on Sand Lake Road today at 12:30 p.m. For reservations, please call Barbara at 407.363.5635. DINNER FOR 8 PROGRESSIVE DINNER: Join us tonight at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! There will be three courses at three houses all in the same neighborhood just five minutes from the church. Bring an appetizer or dessert. R.S.V.P. to Tania Mark at 407.797.4685 or flamboyanst@aol.com. CLUSTER GROUPS: See what the St. Luke’s cluster groups are up to at st.lukes.org/clustergroups. Interested in starting a cluster group? Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *262. YOUNG ADULTS: Let’s get together for lunch after church TODAY. Meet in the rotunda in Building C after the 11:00 service. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org with questions. WEST ORANGE CONNECTION: Come join us at the Sacred Olive, 125 West Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden, on Friday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes sampling the world’s best olive oils and vinegars, as well as some other tasty appetizers and desserts. Please R.S.V.P. to westorange.cluster@st.lukes.org no later than Monday, May 26. ZUMBA DANCE CLASS: Join certified Zumba instructor, Becca Jo Cross, on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting May 27 in Building A Room 202 for this fun, high-energy dance class! This School of the Arts class is currently offered free (donations accepted). Wear your workout clothes and gym shoes. Contact Cindy Brough at cbrough@st.lukes.org or 407.876.5226. ABUNDANT LIFE WORKSHOPS: To register for these free workshops call 407.876.4991 ext.*250. HANDWRITING ANALYSIS WORKSHOP: On Wednesday, June 18 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Building C Special Events Dining Room have fun exploring and interpreting handwriting and its meaning. A series of interactive and fun exercises will be presented. Pre-registration is required. MEDITATION FOR RELAXATION & STRESS: Wednesday, June 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Building C Special Events Dining Room. Pre-registration required. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S TEA: On Saturday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, all women are invited to the 5th annual ladies’ tea sponsored by the UMW. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets today in the Welcome Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $15.00 (non-refundable) and must be purchased by June 15. All proceeds go to local missions. MEN, HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?: We offer confidential, non-judgmental, one on one Christian care to help you make it through a crisis, no matter how big or small. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes. org to be matched with a Stephen Minister. HEALTH AND FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES: Evening Exercise Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Beginners welcome! Cost is $5 per class or $30 per month. First class is free. HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE BROTHERS: Come join other St. Luke's men for great barbeque as well as casual conversation, fun, and fellowship. We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at various BBQ restaurants around Central Florida. Contact Pastor David Stephens at dstephens@st.lukes.org. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/stlukesorlando and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/stlukesorlando! Want to get more connected with St. Luke's each week? Sign up to receive the weekly update by visiting st.lukes.org/newsletter! Check out weekly devotions at st.lukes.org/devotions. NEW TO ST. LUKE'S? Visit a Connection Point station at either end of Building C to pick up a First Time Guest Welcome Packet. Let us help you get connected. Contact the Connect and Care office at 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or email Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org.
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Grow SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: On Sunday June 1 there will be no elementary, middle school, or high school Sunday programming. Children: Children preschool through grade 4 will journey with Peter as we all learn to grow into disciples of Jesus Christ. Stop by the Welcome Window in Building B on Sunday mornings for room assignments. Youth: 5th and 6th Grade MERGE: Activities connect scripture with everyday living. Meet in the Attic of Building C from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Email Jayne Andrews at jandrews@st.lukes.org for more information. 7th and 8th Grade ECHO: Grow deeper in the Bible with your fellow students. Meet in Building C Room 205-207 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Email Andrew Miller at amiller@st.lukes.org for more information. 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. Contact Andrew Miller at amiller@st.lukes.org with questions. YOUTH MINISTRIES WEEKLY PROGRAMMING: Join in activities, Bible study, music and worship in the Attic of Building C. High School Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fuel (for middle school students/grades 6-8) meets Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Stay up to date by visiting st.lukes.org/youth. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org with questions. CALLING ALL GRADUATES: St. Luke’s will recognize graduates (high school, college, grad school, etc.) on Sunday, June 1 at both 11:00 a.m. services. There will also be a slide show in the welcome hall. To participate in Grad Sunday R.S.V.P. to Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org with your name, picture, and future plans. 5TH GRADE RI5E NIGHT: This Milestone Celebration for rising 5th grade graduates and their parents will take place Thursday, June 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the milestone of graduating to middle school with games, music, food, and more. R.S.V.P. to Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org. YOUNG ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL: This group for young adults in their 20s and 30s meets at 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 201-203. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org for more information. THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER: The menu for dinner (in the Welcome Hall of Building C) on May 22 includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggie, salad, rolls, ice cream sundae bar and drink. $6.00 adults, $4.00 children 5-12, $3.00 children under 5, $20.00 family max. Call Dede Duncan at 407.876.4991 ext.*296 by the Monday before to reserve your seat! WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL: Elementary and middle school students participate in activities, choir rehearsal and worship arts at 2:30 p.m. The last day of programming will be May 21. Register by contacting Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org. Sign-in for elementary students begins in the gym at 2:30 p.m. Programming will break for the summer and resume in the fall. THURSDAY THRIVE: Children will experience the spiritual connection to celebrating milestones in their life during the Eastertide focus of “St. Luke’s Celebrates!” Sign-in begins at 6:15 p.m. in the gym. The last day for Thursday THRIVE programming will be May 22. Programming breaks for summer and resumes in the fall. EXEGESIS: Exegesis (Pastor Bill’s Thursday night Bible Study) will be taking a break for the summer. Join us Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 209 for the last class of this season. Bring your Bible and dig deeper into the scripture. JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH PASTOR BILL IN 2015: The next Holy Land pilgrimage will begin on April 22, 2015. The 12-day tour in Israel will be followed by an optional 4-day tour to Jordan, including a visit to Petra and Mt. Nebo. Full brochures are available in the racks across campus. MAKING SENSE OF THE BIBLE: Join this summer Bible study and promote discussion on the Bible’s toughest questions. The cost of the book is $16.00. The class will meet starting June 1 at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 204-206. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org to register. ONCE UPON A TIME: Discover the wonderful magic inside every story by connecting faith with current literature. This new class for preschoolers will meet in the Sanctuary from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on June 26, July 1, July 10, July 28, and August 1. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org for more information. MEN’S GROUP: St. Luke’s offers a men’s study group on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Come before you head to work. Meet in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C for discussion and fellowship. Contact Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org for more information. JULY GRANDPARENT & ME CAMP: This camp (at the United Methodist Life Enrichment Center in Leesburg, Florida) is geared for grandparents and grandchildren ages 5 to 11 years old to spend a few days relaxing and enjoying quality time with your grandchildren. For more information and to register visit www.lecfamily.org.
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Serve Within our Community For more information or to sign up for any of the opportunities "Within our Community" contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. JOBS PARTNERSHIP GRADUATION: The spring class graduates Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (downtown Orlando). This is St. Luke’s fifth and last class in West Downtown (previously Parramore). Later this year we will begin work to host Jobs Partnership in East Winter Garden. FOSTER AND ADOPTION Q&A SESSION: On Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. Community Based Care of Central Florida will host a Q&A session at Avalon Church (13460 Tanja King Blvd. Orlando). The Q&A features foster parents, adoptive parents and foster youth who will share their stories and answer questions. For questions or to R.S.V.P. email cbcofcentralflorida@gmail.com or call 1.866.90CHILD (24453). EAST WINTER GARDEN HABITAT GROUNDBREAKING: Attend the ceremony for the Fikes family on Bethune Avenue Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 a.m. (workday starts after ceremony). We are looking for Core Team, Lunch and Special Volunteer Groups Coordinators. COST OF POVERTY EXPERIENCE (C.O.P.E.): Walk in the shoes of families living in poverty. C.O.P.E. is required for serving in East Winter Garden and recommended for anyone serving in the community. Sunday, June 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (uppoer elementary age and up). EDUCATIONAL IMPACT SPECIAL EVENTS: Pineloch (3101 Woods Ave. Orlando): • Assist as a volunteer judge for the Math Bee for 4th grade students from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and for 5th grade students from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23. Three judges needed. • Assist with the Final Math Bee for 4th grade students from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 5th grade students from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30. Mollie Ray (2000 Beecher St. Orlando): •Celebrate 5th grade graduation on Monday, June 2 (time to be announced). • Attend the 5th grade graduation banquet on Tuesday, June 3. Volunteers needed for set up/tear down. • Join the 3rd Annual Math Bee on Thursday, May 29 at 9:00 a.m. and cheer on 4th grade contestants. •Have fun at the Math Madness Ice Cream Party on Friday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. FLORIDA CONFERENCE JEWELRY RE-SALE: Pam Carter, wife of our Bishop, has organized a Jewelry Resale to benefit Young Adult Missions at this year’s Annual Conference in June. All jewelry donations are welcome (costume or otherwise, even broken). Place each piece (or set) in its own Ziploc style bag. Label the bag with the brand and material and bring to the church office in Building C.
Within our Church CONNECTION POINTS: Help St. Lukers and guests get connected with each other, with the ministries of St. Luke’s and with Christ. Volunteers work together to welcome people with the love of Christ. The time commitment is ONLY one-half hour a month! Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org to serve. VBS 2014: Use your heart, talents, and imagination to serve at Vacation Bible School 2014. VBS runs from June 16 to 20 (9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.). Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org to volunteer. CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PROJECT BAGS: We are gearing up for Vacation Bible School in June and have lots of simple projects (i.e. cutting and sorting) that can be done at home! To arrange a pick-up contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *258. SUNDAY COFFEE TEAM: Volunteers are needed to make and replenish coffee on the second Sunday of the month. Please contact Dede Duncan at dduncan@st.lukes.org if you are interested. MARKETING INTERNSHIP: Looking for a summer internship? Assist with website updates, social media, the summer musical and more! Contact Dawn Fleming at dfleming@st.lukes.org for more information or to submit a resume.
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