MINISTRY GUIDE JUNE 26, 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. Jad Denmark, Minister of Care
Contemporary Worship 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams, Lead Pastor 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.
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 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 209 to get familiar with the songs. If you feel you can sight read quickly, then show up on July 3 and/or July 24. No reservations required! Questions? Email worship@st.lukes.org.
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.
Worship Order Prelude Gathering Choral Introit “Immortal, Invisible” (8:00) Debra Jacoby, soloist
“Our God is God” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn “Jesus, United by Thy Grace” (vs. 1, 2, and 3).................................................#561 *Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” Debra Jacoby, soloist
Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “Could You Believe” (8:00) Debra Jacoby, soloist
“You Are My All In All” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Scripture Luke 14:7-14 Sermon “Wedding Party” *Hymn “We've a Story to Tell to the Nations” (vs. 1, 2, and 3)................................................#569 *Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *Postlude *Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
The flowers on the altar are given in memory of Jeff Coleman by Harriett Coleman.
Healing Prayer Service Sunday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in the Building C Chapel.
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. Share sermon videos by visiting st.lukes.org/worship
CONNECT Hoedown Rescheduled for TODAY RSVP at st.lukes.org/hoedown! Join us from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TODAY, 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 level 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 Join this fun small group for the upcoming year. 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 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. • Train Dominoes: Wednesday, July 6 at 1:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. For questions call 407.876.4991 ext. *290. West Orange Connection, Motorcycles, and Open Arms LGBTQA 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 (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. We are catching a wave of summer fun! Elementary-aged children worship with families TODAY and on July 3. For details on children’s events visit st.lukes.org/children.
Vacation Bible School Thank You Thank you to everyone who participated in or volunteered for VBS! Over 500 campers and Servant Ministers learned about God’s love.
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.12:30 p.m. Full Day Cost: $125. Half-Day Cost $60. AM Extended Day Cost: $50.
Youth Families Please 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 Ministries There will be no youth classes Sunday, July 3. We encourage you to attend worship with your family.
Sign up for Youth Week Activities will include missions, water games, tubing, and more June 2630. For information and to register visit st.lukes.org/youth. Don’t forget to invite a friend! Youth join us at America’s Great Escape Room (located: 8723 International Drive, Suite 115) on Wednesday, July 6 at 10:00 a.m. This is a free event but registration is required! Space is limited! Register at st.lukes.org/youth. Carpooling is encouraged. If you need assistance with transportation contact Caryn Royer at croyer@st.lukes.org or Zac Burke at zburke@st.lukes.org. For more information visit st.lukes.org/grow
SERVE The United Methodist Women Every year the UMW raises funds through their holiday bazaar. Over $24,800 was given to the following organizations: UP (United Against Poverty/Community Food & Outreach), Harbor House, First UMC Eustis, Matthew’s Hope, Edgewood Children’s Ranch, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange, Circles® Orange County Educational Grant, Winter Garden Community Garden, FL Sheriffs Youth Ranch, One Heart for Women & Children, East Winter Garden Christmas Shop, Compassion International, Armenian Church, Pour Life in Ethiopia, Florida Annual Conference offering, and supporting Greer Huss, college student from St. Luke's, in her summer mission work in Indonesia. In addition, they support ministries within St. Luke’s such as: Children’s & Youth Ministries, Heart to Hands, Pastors' Benevolence Fund, and Mission Scholarships.
We offer our deepest appreciation to all those who work year-round making the crafts and planning for the bazaar.
Iftar: Breaking of the Fast June 29 Join with our friends at the Jama Masjid (11543 Ruby Lake Rd) at 8:00 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/serve under Upcoming Dates.
United Methodist Women's Great Exchange Enjoy a luncheon on Saturday, July 23 at 12:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Call 407.719.1199 or email umw@st.lukes.org for information.
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. 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 Consider volunteering as a Jobs Partnership Coach or Administrator. This faith-based organization transforms the lives of the chronically underemployed by developing their skills. St. Luke’s will offer an informational 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.
Save Your Travel Size Hygiene Products Collection bins for soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion are located in the Building C hallway, opposite the front office. St. Luke’s summer campers will create hygiene bags to give to our various partner ministries.
Circles® Youth Program Volunteers Work alongside our staff with activities for children (ages 4-14) in the Circles Youth Program while parents meet separately to achieve economic stability goals. Meet 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/background check 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.
Reception Desk Volunteers Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *258.
Big River Volunteers 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 Campus Will Be Closed Monday, July 4 Campus will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
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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