July 14, 2013 St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road Orlando, FL 32819 407.876.4991 • st.lukes.org
WORSHIP Traditional
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary The Rev. Britt Gilmore
Contemporary
9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
Prelude
Gathering Song
Gathering for Worship *Call to Worship *Hymn
Welcome Call to Worship *Praise Song
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music
*Opening Prayer *Praise Song
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory
Offering
“Panis Angelicus” Randy Lord, organ
“I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” ...............................#540
“Broken and Spilled Out” Kendal Jolly, soloist “Ave Verum” Randy Lord, organ
“The Proof of Your Love”
“Love the Lord”
“I Will Rise” “Word of God Speak” “The Motions”
Scripture: Amos 7:7-17 Sermon: “Word of Challenge”
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.....p94 Series: Back to Basics Scripture: Amos 7:7-17 Closing Song Sermon: “Cornerstone” “Word of Challenge - Straighten Up” *B enediction Series: Back to Basics *Hymn “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” .................#430
*Benediction & Benediction Response
“The Lord Bless and Keep You” ......................p2280
Postlude
“Fugue on 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God'” Randy Lord, organ
* PLEASE STAND IN PRAISE TO GOD IF YOU ARE ABLE
The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams TODAY WE WELCOME THE REV. BRITT GILMORE, MISSIONARY IN BELFAST: Britt grew up at St. Luke's and felt a call to ordained ministry and the mission field. He is currently serving as a pastor at the East Belfast Mission. He is married to Alison Gilmore who is also a United Methodist missionary and a counselor with Skainos. They are both covenant missionaries with St. Luke's and receive financial support. They have three young children whose grandparents are members of St. Luke's. PRAYER CHAPEL: If you are in a crisis due to your health, your job, or in other areas in your life, come to the Chapel for prayer Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and put those burdens on the altar.
Feeling Inspired to give today? Visit one of the Giving Kiosks located in the narthex of the sanctuary and outside the gym. Kiosks accept debit and credit cards and offer a printed receipt and an email confirmation of your contribution to St. Luke’s. You do not have to be a member of St. Luke’s to use this free service. You can also use the QR code to give directly from your mobile device!
For sermon videos and worship schedules visit st.lukes.org/worship.
LEGACY. LEADERSHIP. LOVE.
Are you ready to COMMIT? Check here for the latest news! Updates are also available online at st.lukes.org/commit. On Sunday, June 9, the church conference voted to move forward with releasing the remaining Bodybuilding funds, forming a building committee and forming a campaign committee. The items listed below are some of the next steps and events that you can expect in the upcoming months. •
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JULY Update Working to create a presence in East Winter Garden strengthening relationships by identifying community leaders, developing community partners and organizational infrastructure • July 21, the phase 1 building committee will meet with architects and worship staff • Create a Campaign Committee for fall 2013 campaign to create worship theme, informational material, prospectus and build lay volunteer teams • Congregation should begin receiving Save the Dates cards in the mail •
August Worship Connection Through worship and ministry opportunities we will connect our core values with our world changing ideas • Share community transformation and building development status to gain feedback •
• September 8, 2013 Community Gathering Event • 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Training for all St. Luke’s servant ministers • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Worship celebration for sharing of details of community transformation and building plans and final Church Conference approval of campaign costs •
September/October Create a Joint Neighborhood Task Force with St. Lukers and residents of East Winter Garden • Begin Circles weekly meetings • Begin one-on-one meetings with potential donors for first commitments and legacy gifts to campus and community plans •
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October 27 - November 1 Campaign Dinners • Share more details and first phase funding results • Formal invitations will be distributed
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November 17 Church-wide Commitment Worship Service • Celebrate where God has led us • Make our campaign commitments. • Hard Rock Live has been confirmed as the event location
*Updates are noted in blue.
For information about the Commit Campaign visit st.lukes.org/commit.
Connect RAGTIME: RAGTIME is not only a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America, but a relevant tale for today. Based on E.L. Doctorow's distinguished novel, the musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families as they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America. Performances are August 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and August 18 at 4:00 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Tickets go on sale July 28, are $10 each and will be available in the Building C Welcome Hall between worship services, online at st.lukes.org/ragtime, and in the church office during normal business hours. *Caution: This show contains difficult subject matter regarding race, gender and violence. Please be aware when bringing children under the age of 13. Childcare will be available, details to follow. SHARE YOUR VOICE: All are welcome! Rehearsal for the Ragtime Choir is held Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Building B Room 209. Technical and dress rehearsals start Monday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. BAPTISM CLASS: TODAY at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room. No childcare is available. CLUSTER GROUP SUNDAY: Stop by the Building C Welcome Hall between worship services on August 4 and check out all of the St. Luke’s cluster groups. Representatives from each group will be present to share about what makes their group unique and how you can get connected. CLUSTER GROUPS: Pick up a list of cluster groups from campus info racks or visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups. WEST ORANGE CONNECTION: If you live in or around the 34787 area, the next gathering for the West Orange Connection Cluster Group will be on Friday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Rosemary and Will Gates. To RSVP and receive directions please email westorange.cluster@st.lukes.org. Travel for Work? Looking for a Cluster Group? If you answered yes contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. We are gauging interest in a Cluster Group for people who travel for their work and are looking for persons to lead such a group. CLUSTER LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Those considering facilitating a cluster group should attend the next leadership training session on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200-202. For more information contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. NAMETAGS: Please pick up your nametag from the reception area in the church office or request a name tag by contacting Jeanne Gall at jgall@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *221. KICK IT WITH ST. LUKE'S SOCCER: St. Luke's soccer is open to boys and girls of all skill levels entering VPK - 7th grade. St. Luke's Sports promotes fun and fellowship. The eight-week season runs September 9 through November 2. Evaluations are Saturday, August 24. Register today at www.st.lukes.org/sports. SENIOR LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM: Our mid-summer fling will be on Friday, July 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be an upbeat musical program presented by one of our favorite entertainers! Come enjoy refreshments, a picnic lunch and songs to brighten your day! For reservations, please call Debbie Gale at 407.295.4348 by Wednesday, July 17. ST. LUKE’S 60+ SINGLES: The Singles Group will have an Arts & Science Program at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 in Building C Room 200-202. Questions, please contact ccrowley@st.lukes.org. ST. LUKE'S SOCIAL MEDIA Follow St. Luke’s on Facebook at facebook.com/stlukesorlando or on Twitter at twitter.com/stlukesorlando for regular updates on all of our ministries!
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We are so glad that you decided to check out St. Luke's! We long for everyone to experience the Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors of God's church. If we can answer questions or help you get connected please 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 Spark the Imagination Camp July 22 to 26 Grades K-6 (as of fall 2013). Campers choose from half-day options in music, art, cooking and performance.
For more details visit www.st.lukes.org/summercamps.
Take the Stage Camp July 29 to Aug 2 Grades 1-8 (as of fall 2013). Campers enjoy acting, singing and dancing on stage while creating a musical theater production with a great message.
NEXGEN WEEKLY PROGRAMMING: High School students, grades 9-12, meet Wednesdays in the Attic (Building C) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Middle school students, grades 6-8, participate in FUEL Thursdays in the Attic from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Stay up to date with middle and high school programs and events by visiting www.nexgenministries.com. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org with questions. SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES / BACK TO BASICS: Sundays TODAY through August 18. •Infants through pre-school age children continue to meet as usual downstairs in Building B. •Children participate in “Back To Basics – Be Prepared,” summer programming for incoming Kindergarten through 4th grade students at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Janet Chambers at jchambers@ st.lukes.org to sign up to serve a Sunday during the summer; learn and have fun together with your child. •Merge, for incoming 5th through 8th graders, continues Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Attic. High school students can assist with the Elementary program in the Fellowship Hall. Call the Grow office at 407.876.4991 ext. *258 to sign up. •Young adults drop in for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. in the workroom of Building C (1st floor). This group is studying Adam Hamilton’s “Christianity and World Religions.” •Adults, check out classes listed in the Worship Guide or visit www.st.lukes.org/grow for a complete list. SUMMER IN THE LIBRARY: Bring your children to the library in Building A this summer and dive into new books, DVDs, and family books. Fiction books for adults can be found upstairs in Building C. The library is open during normal church office hours. Call us at 407.876.4991 ext. *284. We are here to help! LIVING THE SERIES-GOING DEEPER IN OUR VALUES: “Living the Series” will be offered occasionally throughout the year as an additional component to the sermon series. Pastor Bill’s Exegesis class is a primer for the sermon, and this gathering will be conversational and an empowering response to the word proclaimed. The first opportunity will begin alongside our “Reflect: Values that Change the World” sermon series. We will dive into our core values (hospitality, community, discipleship, service, acceptance), discussing how they relate to erasing prejudices, reconciliation, and advocacy. This time together will prepare our hearts for the Ragtime musical (Aug. 16-18). Join us Sunday, July 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Attic. E100: The American Bible Society has selected the 100 most essential passages in the Bible. Join Joline Krolicki and Judy Arndt at 9:30 a.m. in Building B Room 205 as we zip through all 66 books on Sunday mornings. THE ME I WANT TO BE: Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. join an engaging study of John Ortberg’s book, “The Me I Want To Be: Becoming God’s Best Version of You.” Classes meet in Building C Room 204. QUEST FOR HAPPINESS: Join Pastor David and his wife Marca and have fun while searching for emotional and spiritual insights in daily life. This class, based on the book “Second that Emotion, Untangle your Zany Feelings” by Patsy Clairmont, meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. TRACE THE JOURNEYS OF PAUL IN GREECE IN 2014: Pastor Bill is returning to Greece for 8 days starting April 26, 2014 followed by an optional three-day Greek island cruise including Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos and Santorini. Informational brochures have been placed in the information racks around campus. LEAD WHERE YOU ARE: Encourage your organization to participate in the Global Leadership Summit August 8 and 9 at St. Luke’s. Group discounts are available and meeting space can be reserved for your leadership team. Email Dawn Fleming at dfleming@st.lukes.org for promotional material to share with your company’s leaders. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2013 AUGUST 8 & 9 Colin Powell has served as senior level advisor to four U.S. presidents in the roles of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Security Advisor and was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the 65th U.S. Secretary of State. He served in the U.S. Army for 35 years, rising to the rank of four-star general and is the founder of the not-for-profit organization America's Promise Alliance as well as the Colin L. Powell Center for Leadership and Service. Powell recently released his book "It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership." Register at st.lukes.org/summit by July 23 to receive the Early Bird Rate of $79. This rate applies to church members and regular attendees only. Enter discount code 13GLOBAL. Questions? Contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org.
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Serve Within Our Community FLORIDA CITY LABOR DAY WEEKEND INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION INFORMATION MEETING TODAY: Everyone (any age and/or experience) is welcome to join us, Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 2, as we travel down to Florida City (near Homestead). Information meeting TODAY at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 200-202. Questions? Contact Lynette Fields at lfields@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *230. ORDER BACKPACKS: In the past donors purchased backpacks and supplies at retail prices and filled their own backpack to donate. This year St. Luke’s will purchase pre-filled backpacks at wholesale prices enabling your dollars to go further! Backpacks will be sold in pairs (2 for $35). Donate both or donate one and keep one for your own student. Pre-paid orders will be taken between services TODAY and next Sunday in the Welcome Hall of Building C. Volunteer to host the table. Contact Megan England at mengland@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *238. TEAM JAMAICA 2014 INFORMATION MEETING: The Jamaica Medical Mission Team is holding an information meeting on Sunday, July 21 in Building C Room 204-206 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The team is returning to Ocho Rios from Feb 1-8, 2014. We are looking for oral surgeons and pharmacists to join the team in February. Information is available in the Rotunda. Contact Mariam Mengistie at mmengistie@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *313 for more information. ST. LUKE’S INVITED TO IFTAR, BREAKING OF THE FAST, AT JAMA MASJID JULY 22: Our friends at the Jama Masjid have once again invited St. Luke’s to join in the spiritual discipline of fasting during Ramadan and breaking the fast with our Muslim friends on Monday, July 22 at approximately 8:20 p.m. To prepare for this experience you are invited to attend “Iftar 101” on Sunday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Attic. The Iftar and Prayer Service will be held at the Jama Masjid located at 11543 Ruby Lake Rd. This is an amazing offer of hospitality from our neighbors and a wonderful way to better understand the Muslim faith. HELP US COMPLETE THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSE: We are coming to the home stretch in finishing construction on our latest Habitat house in Winter Garden. A final push of committed volunteers for construction and to provide and serve lunch is needed. Construction takes place Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 720 Park Avenue, Winter Garden.To sign up and for details, contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. SERVE MEALS AT COALITION: Serve dinner at the Coalition for the Homeless on Saturday, July 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 10 people are needed to serve. This is a great opportunity for families and friends to serve together. To sign up, contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. Within Our Church JOB OPENINGS: St. Luke’s Child Development Center is looking for two Lead Caregivers for our “Parents Day Out” Program. This program is designed for toddlers’ social and educational development and incorporates potty training and requires lifting and bending. The program follows the Orange County School Schedule with work hours from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Preference will be given to candidates with CDA certifications or those who are close to completion. To apply, contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes. org or 407.876.4991 ext. *223 by July 21. HELP WITH RAGTIME: Help sell tickets between all services on July 28, August 4, 11 and/or 18. You can also volunteer to sell concessions Friday, August 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, August 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and/or Sunday, August 18 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please contact Dede Duncan at dduncan@st.lukes.org to sign up. IN-HOME-CARE MINISTRY: The In-Home-Care Ministry provides food for people who are in a crisis situation and don't have a family member available to assist. Meals are prepared and delivered to the home of the church member. Contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or ccrowley@st.lukes.org. TECH VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer to operate video cameras and ProPresenter, our worship presentation software. No experience required. Contact Vince Lepore at vlepore@st.lukes.org to sign up! INSPIRATIONAL WRITERS: Volunteers are needed to write greeting cards for our military men and women, veterans at the V.A. Community Living Facility in Orlando, our shut-ins and to welcome St. Luke’s new members. Cards and postage are provided. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH RE•DEFINE: Sign up to serve communion, help with prayer stations, ushering, or a mix of all. Contact Bradley Roberts at broberts@st.lukes.org to get started! BACK 2 BASICS: Our summer programming for Grow Ministries (children, youth, and adults) will run through August 18 on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Can you spare one hour and lend a hand as a Small Group Leader? Please contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *258. IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW, LEAD!: Are you interested in facilitating a small group this fall? A variety of opportunities and level of commitment exist. Contact God for inspiration and Joline for information. Joline can be reached at 407.876.4991 ext. *264 or jkrolicki@st.lukes.org.
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