MINISTRY GUIDE MAY 22, 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 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Dr. David Stephens, Minister of Care Each service will be followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.
Contemporary Worship 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jad Denmark, Minister of Connection Visit st.lukes.org/schedule to view worship schedule.
Baptism Immersion Service TODAY at 3:00 p.m. 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. Meet in St. Luke’s parking lot at 2:00 p.m. to take the shuttle to Lake Down in Windermere. Visit st.lukes.org/baptism for more information.
Healing Prayer Service Sunday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in the Building C Chapel.
Infant Baptism Class
Worship Order Prelude Gathering Choral Introit “Great is the Lord” (8:00) Active Faith
“People, Arise” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” (verses 1, 2, and 5)........................................#358 *Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Reception of New Members Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “Majesty” (8:00) Active Faith
“A Festive Call to Praise” The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.........................................................#94 Scripture Acts 2:37-42 Sermon “Living Luke's Legacy” *Hymn “Hymn of Promise”........................................#707 *Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *Postlude *Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
Wednesday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. Email the Care office at care@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 to RSVP.
Do You Love to Sing? Join our Summer Choir! Help lead worship on July 3 and 24. On July 3 we will sing “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Join us during the first hour of choir rehearsals on June 15 and 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 209.
Share sermon videos by visiting st.lukes.org/worship
CONNECT Save the Date: June 12 Free Country Hoedown, BBQ, and Ministry Fair On Sunday, June 12 visit the Welcome Hall of Building C between worship services for fun western games and activities while you learn about St. Luke's ministries with live music, line dancing, and more. Come on back to St. Luke's at 5:00 p.m. for a free churchwide country hoedown and BBQ. RSVP at st.lukes.org/hoedown.
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 connected.
Learn About Dinner for Eight Stop by the Welcome Hall of Building C TODAY to find out how you can connect with new friends and renew old friendships over a delicious meal. Registration is now open to join this fun, small group experience for 2016 and 2017. Visit the table to sign up or call 407.876.5532 for more information.
Prime Time Adults (60+ Senior Ministries) Pick up a June newsletter from campus information racks for additional details about senior groups and activities. • Prime Time Adults Senior Brunch: Meet at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 5 at Red Lobster at 5936 International Drive (corner of Kirkman Rd. and I-Drive). RSVP to 407.239.7985 by Thursday, June 2. Bowling, Biking, and Classic Cars 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 the May "Connect and Care" catalog from campus information racks for details. • New Running Cluster Group: Meet on the third Saturday of every month! Walkers welcome as well. Email running.cluster@st.lukes.org for more details. • Military Potluck and Speaker: Join us Friday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C for a potluck dinner and special guest speaker, Ernie Gallo, as he recounts the attack of the USS Liberty in 1967. Visit st.lukes.org/militarypotluck for details and to RSVP. • Bike and Brunch Event: Bring your family out to Chapin Station on the West Orange Trail on Saturday, June 11 at 9:00 a.m. You can bike, roller blade, or walk. At 11:00 a.m. we will serve brunch with fruit, muffins, granola bars, pancakes, and more. RSVP at st.lukes.org/events.
Weekly Exercise and Sports for Adults (in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium) Visit st.lukes.org/sports or call 407.876.4991 ext. *290 for information. • 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) • Open Gym Basketball (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursdays, free) For more information visit st.lukes.org/connect
GROW The Parables of Jesus Jesus’ Parables are engaging stories that share spiritual truths in a relatable way. Join in a study that accompanies the "Pull Up a Chair: Front Porch Parables" sermon series starting Wednesday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Register at st.lukes.org/grow.
Attention 2016 High School Graduates Seniors and families celebrate Graduation Sunday, June 5, in the 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship service with a cake reception at 12:00 p.m. in the Rotunda of Building C. Youth Ministries will lead Contemporary Worship through music and will serve as greeters, ushers, and communion servers. If you would like to participate, please indicate that when you register. Register at st.lukes.org/youth. Include your name, the school from which you are graduating, future plans, and one senior picture. Complete registration by Sunday, May 29.
Wednesday THRIVE Dinner and Programming THRIVE dinner and programming will break for the summer after May 25. RSVP for this week's dinner at st.lukes.org/thrive by Monday.
Children’s Ministries Stop by the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B on Sunday mornings for information and room assignments. Our adventures will study how the disciples went out to start the early church. For details on children’s events visit st.lukes.org/children or pick up the Children’s Ministries Chalkboard Calendar from campus info racks. Elementary aged children will worship with their families on May 29 and June 5.
Vacation Bible School and Summer Camps Registration is now open at st.lukes.org/camps. Students (grades 7-12) can 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
No Youth Sunday School May 29 and June 5 Youth are invited to help serve as ushers, greeters, and communion servers on Sunday, June 5. Register at st.lukes.org/youth.
Youth Summer Activities View details, sign up to volunteer, and sign up for the Youth Newsletter at st.lukes.org/youth. • June 8: Rise (for students rising from 5th to 6th grade) from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Attic of Building C • June 8: Youth End of School/Beginning of Summer Party from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C • June 20 to June 24: Vacation Bible School and Momentum (Volunteer) For more information visit st.lukes.org/grow
SERVE You are invited to the OCPS 4th Grade Math Bee Date: Tuesday, May 24 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Ron Blocker Educational Leadership Center 445 W. Amelia Street Orlando, FL 32801 In partnership with St. Luke's Educational IMPACT ministry, Orange County Public Schools will host a math bee for fourth grade students. The goal of the Math Bee is to create excitement about math and pursuing STEM-related careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) at underperforming schools. After the first successful Math Bee in 2011, this annual event has expanded to ten schools in 2016. Math bees are held in each 4th grade classroom, leading to a school final and county championship. Students receive t-shirts, medals, trophies, and gift cards for their efforts. Top prize for the county championship is $1000 to be used towards a college fund. For information, email serve@st.lukes.org.
Jobs Partnership Jobs Partnership transforms the lives of people who are chronically underemployed by empowering, encouraging, and elevating workplace attitudes and abilities. The spring 2016 class will graduate on Monday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando downtown, all are invited to attend. Email serve@st.lukes.org for details.
Circles® Ministry June 7 You are invited to observe our next Circles Big View Meeting, 6:40 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at West Orange Church of Christ (1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden). The purpose of Big View meetings is to identify and work to solve systemic barriers within the community that prevent individuals from moving out of poverty. Please RSVP for dinner (6:00 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.) by June 5 to Beth Witten at bwitten@st.lukes.org.
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.
Camera Operators Record worship at 9:30 a.m. in either venue. Training provided. Contact Vince Lepore at vlepore@st.lukes.org to get started!
Worship and Welcome Volunteer Opportunities It takes hundreds of volunteers to facilitate worship and connection at St. Luke's each Sunday. You can support your church, pastors, and staff by serving once a month in one of these roles:
• Usher • Greeter • Connection Point Volunteer • First Time Guest Host • Communion Server All roles listed above have immediate openings. Consider supporting these teams of St. Lukers. Learn more by emailing worship@st.lukes.org or by calling 407.876.4991 ext. *262. For more information visit st.lukes.org/serve
COMMIT COMMIT Campaign Update Thank you to all those who attended last Sunday's groundbreaking celebration. Please take time to sign the commemorative Bible located in the Welcome Hall of Building C. See photos and video from the groundbreaking at st.lukes.org/commit.
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.
April Finance Update Visit st.lukes.org/stewardship to view the quarter 1 stewardship update video, newsletter, and financials. Be on the lookout for your quarter 1 contribution statement. Actual YTD Budget YTD Contributions & Support Receipts: $1,155,695 $1,241, 844 Expenses (Net of Ministry Receipts): $1,069,222 $1,280,079 Total over (under): $86,473 ($38,235) For stewardship and COMMIT Campaign updates visit st.lukes.org/commit
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