MINISTRY GUIDE MAY 29, 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 The Rev. Corey Jones, Minister of Stewardship
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.
Stephen Minister Commissioning TODAY We congratulate our new Stephen Ministers who have completed 50 hours of training and are ready to offer spiritual support through our Care ministries. They will be consecrated TODAY during the 11:00 a.m. Traditional and Contemporary Worship services. If you need a caring listener to help you through a difficult time, mark your request on the Connection card or call our Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262.
Healing Prayer Service Sunday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in the Building C Chapel.
Infant Baptism Class 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.
Worship Order Prelude Gathering Choral Introit “He Is Exalted” Dave Thomé, soloist
*Call to Worship *Hymn “For the Healing of the Nations” (verses 1, 2, and 4)........................................#428 *Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music “Give Me Jesus” (8:00) Dave Thomé, soloist
“Armed Forces - The Pride of America!” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “How Great Thou Art” Dave Thomé, soloist
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.........................................................#94 Scripture Acts 2:42-47 Sermon “A Common Devotion” *Hymn “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”.....#103 Stephen Minister Commissioning (11:00 a.m.) *Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *Postlude *Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
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.
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CONNECT 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. Come on back to St. Luke's at 5:00 p.m. for a free church-wide country hoedown and BBQ complete with live music, line dancing, and more. 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 Registration is now open to join this fun, small group experience for 2016 and 2017. Connect with new friends and renew old friendships over a delicious meal. 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. Adult Singles (40+), Travel, and Painting 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 "Connect and Care" catalog from campus information racks for details. • New Running Cluster Group: Meet monthly on the third Saturday! Walkers welcome. Email running.cluster@st.lukes.org for details. • Food for Thought: Join this healthy eating cluster group. Meet on the second Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. First meeting on June 13 at Pammie’s Sammies at 5907 Turkey Lake Rd, for a pressure-cooking demonstration. Cost is $5.00 per person for tasting. Email foodforthought.cluster@st.lukes.org for information. • 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.
Last Chance to Register 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 TODAY, May 29.
Children’s Ministries Stop by the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B on Sunday mornings for information and room assignments. Infants, toddlers, and preschool will have Sunday School all summer. We will be in the “Surf Shack” learning lessons that show God’s amazing love. Ride a wave for summer fun! Elementary-aged children worship with families TODAY (May 29) and June 5. Combined elementary classes on June 12 will be in Building A Room 201. Rising 5th graders will join Merge in the Attic of Building C. For details on children’s events visit st.lukes.org/children.
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 TODAY (May 29) and June 5 Please attend worship with your families. 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 Circles® Big View Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 7 Time: 6:40 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. RSVP: RSVP for dinner (6:00 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.) by June 5 to Beth Witten at bwitten@st.lukes.org Where: West Orange Church of Christ, 1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Circles is built on the belief that the responsibility for creating thriving communities rests on all of its members from all income levels. Poverty is a complex problem that, in order to be addressed, requires perspectives, ideas and solutions from all walks of life. The purpose of the Circles Big View meeting is to identify barriers that perpetuate poverty within our community and bring all types of people together to solve these systemic barriers which prevent individuals from reaching economic stability.
Circles® Ministry Transportation is a huge challenge for many individuals living at poverty level. Auto mechanics who are willing to give advice, direction, and/ or discounted repair service to members of our Circles community are needed. Also, if you have an older, reliable vehicle that you are willing to sell at a discounted rate, contact Beth Witten at bwitten@st.lukes.org.
Winter Garden Community Garden, June 4 This is a partnership between the City of Winter Garden and the East Winter Garden (EWG) Community and has over 100 plots available for rent seasonally. St. Luke’s hosts workdays where volunteers meet from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to help maintain the charity plots and beautify the grounds. Much of the produce is donated directly to EWG residents or to West Orange Christian Service Center. No gardening skills required. For information contact Adam Hartnett at ahartnett@st.lukes.org.
Donate Blood and Save Lives 25 percent of Central Florida’s blood supply comes from high school blood drives. During the summer months lifesaving blood is needed. Donate on Sunday, June 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at a Big Red Bus on campus. Donors age 16 may donate with parental consent. No consent needed for those 17+. 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.
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 as an Usher, Greeter, Connection Point Volunteer, First Time Guest Host, or Communion Server. 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 Campus Closed Monday, May 30 The church office will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.
Serve at Annual Conference June 16 - 18 Volunteers are needed for greeting, registration, guest services, and ushering at Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando. To register as an usher, contact Dawn Eckbreth at dawneckbreth@cfl.rr.com or 407.492.5130. To view all service opportunities visit flumc.org/annualconference2016 and click "Volunteer Opportunities."
COMMIT Campaign Update Thank you to all those who attended the groundbreaking celebration on May, 15. 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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