MINISTRY GUIDE JUNE 19, 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 Combined Worship
Worship Order
8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams, Lead Pastor
Prelude “Joyous Spirit”
Visit st.lukes.org/schedule to view the worship schedule. All worship services on Sunday, July 3 will be held in the Sanctuary at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Campus will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Do You Love to Sing? Join our Summer Choir! Sing in our Summer Choir! Be a part of leading 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 to get familiar with the songs. If you’d like to be a part of the Summer Singing Ministry, we will see you on one or both of the above rehearsal dates. If you feel you can sight read quickly, then show up on July 3 and/or July 24. No reservations required! Email worship@st.lukes.org with questions.
Infant Baptism Class Wednesday, July 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. Register online at st.lukes.org/baptism or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 to RSVP.
The Handbell Choir
Gathering Choral Introit “Our God is God” The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn “Rejoice, the Lord is King”..........................#715 *Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism Those receiving baptism today: (11:00) Bryson James Hitchcock
Offering and Offertory “Let Me Feel You Shine” The Praise Band
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication “There Is a Balm in Gilead” Scripture Luke 8:16-18 Sermon “The Story of a Lamp” The Sacrament of Holy Communion Music During Communion: “Burn Bright” The Praise Band
“God of This City” The Praise Band
“Mighty to Save” The Praise Band and Sanctuary Choir
*Closing Song “This Little Light of Mine” The Sanctuary Choir
*Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *Postlude *Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
Quilts Special thanks to Bernie Lamoreaux and Linda Williams for the beautiful quilts displayed on the altars and hanging in both worship venues during this sermon series. If you enjoy quilting, consider joining Hearts to Hands ministry. For more information call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or email care@st.lukes.org.
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CONNECT Hoedown Rescheduled for June 26 RSVP at st.lukes.org/hoedown! Join us from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26 for a free church-wide country hoedown and BBQ complete with a live music, a mechanical bull, line dancing, country costume contest, root beer floats, and more.
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.
Soccer Registration Opens July 1 Visit st.lukes.org/sports to learn more about St. Luke's fall soccer league for boys and girls of all skill levels entering VPK - 7th grade.
Save the Date - Big River the Musical Tickets for the summer musical "Big River" go on sale July 3 on campus and online at st.lukes.org/bigriver. Show dates include August 12-14 and 18-21. All tickets are $12 each for reserved seats. Get your tickets early!
2016/2017 Registration Is Now Open for Dinner for Eight Connect with new friends and renew old friendships over a delicious meal. Call 407.876.5532 for information.
Prime Time Adults (60+ Senior Ministries) June 60+ Senior Newsletters are available in campus info racks. • Prime Time Adults Senior Luncheon: No June meeting due to Vacation Bible School activities. Please join us in July. • Prime Time Adults Senior Brunch: Meet at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 3 at Bahama Breeze at 8849 International Drive. RSVP to 407.239.7985 by Thursday, June 30. Running, Bicycles, and Paper Arts 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. • Food for Thought: Meet monthly on the second Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us on July 11 for Conscious Eating by Chonteau at The Vineyard’s Healthy Bistro. Email foodforthought.cluster@st.lukes.org for details.
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) • Open Gym Basketball (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursdays, free) • Men's Basketball (6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Tues./Wed./Thurs.) • 50+ Exercise groups will not meet the week of June 20-24 due to Vacation Bible School activities. These groups regularly meet: • 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) For more information visit st.lukes.org/connect
GROW iFound Four On Sunday, July 17 at 3:00 p.m., St. Lukers will host an “iFound Four” ice cream social in neighborhoods across Orlando. These parties are a chance to create a network of St. Luke’s friends close to home for socializing and caring for one another during times of celebration or need. Attend an event and challenge yourself to meet four new people. Parties are planned in YOUR neighborhood! RSVP at st.lukes.org/summer.
Adult Spiritual Formation: 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 Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Register at st.lukes.org/grow.
Children’s Ministries Stop by the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B on Sunday mornings to check in children. Infants, toddlers, and preschool will be in the “Surf Shack” learning lessons that show God’s amazing love. Elementary-aged children will have combined classes in Building A Room 201 today. Ride a wave for summer fun! Rising 5th graders will join Merge in the Attic of Building C on Sunday at 9:30 am. On June 26 and July 3 there will be family worship for elementary aged children. For details on children’s events visit st.lukes.org/children.
Prayers for Vacation Bible School Over 500 campers and Servant Ministers on campus this week will learn about God’s love at the Block Party. Please pray for everyone to have a week of spiritual growth. God wants us to Build-Listen-Shine-Be Foundand Grow. Let’s Party!
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. • 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 Families Pick up a Youth Summer 2016 Calendar from campus information racks to learn about all the exciting happenings for middle and high school youth throughout the summer. • Youth Week: Activities will include missions, water games, tubing, and more June 26-30. For information and to register visit st.lukes.org/youth. Don’t forget to invite a friend!
College-Age Bible Study Join us beginning June 19 for lunch and discussions at BurgerFi on S. Apopka-Vineland Road at 12:00 p.m. Email Caryn Royer, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, at croyer@st.lukes.org to RSVP. For more information visit st.lukes.org/grow
SERVE TRAVELING? SAVE YOUR HYGIENE PRODUCTS Please save your travel size hygiene products when you travel this summer and bring them to St. Luke’s. We will have collection bins for soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion in the Building C hallway, opposite the front office. Our St. Luke’s summer campers will make hygiene bags to give to our various partner ministries as part of their Mission component.
Family and Group Serving Opportunities Check out the Serve Locally and Globally Catalog for June, July and August in campus brochure racks or at st.lukes.org/serve. There are over 15 scheduled opportunities to serve together and for students to earn volunteer hours. Many of these help to feed families and students when summer meal programs are not available. Sign up at st.lukes.org/local.
Jobs Partnership If you have the gift of leadership, hospitality or just want to help others, consider volunteering as a Jobs Partnership Coach or Administrator for the fall semester. Jobs Partnership is committed to transforming the lives of the chronically underemployed by developing the skills they need to get ahead. There is a required one-day training on August 6. Coaches serve on Thursday nights, for 12 weeks, starting September 1. Learn more about Jobs Partnership at jobspartnershipfl.org. St. Luke’s will offer an information session on July 10 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Building C, Room 200. Sign up at st.lukes.org/local for the information session.
Circles® Youth Program Volunteers Work alongside our staff playing games or engaging in activities with our children (ages 4-14) in the Circles Youth Program while parents meet separately to achieve economic stability goals. Circles meets on Tuesdays from 6:40 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at West Orange Church of Christ, 1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. Choose the frequency of your commitment. Training and background check required. Learn more about the Circles program at st.lukes.org/circles.
United Methodist Women's Great Exchange Enjoy a luncheon on Saturday, July 23 at 12:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Bring your favorite covered dish to share. Don't forget to bring the recipe! Bring 1 to 4 items, new or like-new to "exchange"! Call 407.719.1199 or email umw@st.lukes.org for more information.
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.
Reception Desk Volunteers Join this team of warm, welcoming volunteers by filling a morning or afternoon shift. Share a smile and help connect people with St. Luke's! Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *258.
Big River Volunteers Share your talent for welcoming and greeting! View volunteer needs and sign up at st.lukes.org/bigriver. Email theater@st.lukes.org with questions. For more information visit st.lukes.org/serve
COMMIT COMMIT Campaign Update Please take time to sign the commemorative groundbreaking Bible located in the Welcome Hall of Building C. See photos and video from the groundbreaking at st.lukes.org/commit. If you have not had a chance to pledge your support for the COMMIT Campaign, use the pledge card in your ministry guide or visit 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.
May Finance Update Visit st.lukes.org/stewardship to view the quarter 1 stewardship update video, newsletter, and financials. Actual YTD Budget YTD Contributions & Support Receipts: $1,471,328 $1,568,555 Expenses (Net of Ministry Receipts): $1,383,028 $1,572,969 Total over (under): $88,300 ($4,414) For stewardship and COMMIT Campaign updates visit st.lukes.org/commit
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