MINISTRY GUIDE JULY 17, 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.
Worship Order Prelude Gathering Choral Introit “He Has Made Me Glad” Georgia Mackenzie, soloist
*Call to Worship *Hymn “Amazing Grace” (vs. 1, 2, 3, and 6)...........................................#378 *Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism Witness in Music “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” Georgia Mackenzie, soloist
Do You Love to Sing? Join our Summer Choir! If you feel you can sight read quickly, please help us lead worship on Sunday, July 24. No reservations required! Questions? Email worship@st.lukes.org.
Infant/Children's Baptism Baptism Classes are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. Prior registration is required. Contact the Care office to register for the August 3 class at 407.876.4991 ext* 262 or email care@st.lukes. org. No childcare is available for the Infant/Children Baptism classes. Infants/children are welcome to attend with parents.
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.
Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “Then I Met the Master” Georgia Mackenzie, soloist
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Scripture Luke 15:1-7 Sermon “The Lost and Found” *Hymn “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” (vs. 1, 2, and 3).................................................#381 *Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *Postlude *Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
Flowers on the altar are given in memory of Marguerite Wilson Henderson by Glenn, Claire, & Michael Fournier. Flowers in the Narthex are given in memory of Thomas W. Kobbermann, M.D. by Bobbie Kobbermann.
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CONNECT "Big River" Tickets Now on Sale Tickets for the summer musical "Big River" are on sale outside of the Sanctuary, in the Welcome Hall of Building C, and online at st.lukes.org/bigriver. Show dates are August 1214 and 18-21. All seats are reserved. All tickets are $12. Get your tickets early!
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.
Welcome Connection Lunch Join us on Sunday, August 21 at 12:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (across from the Sanctuary) for a complimentary meal to learn more about connecting with St. Luke's. Visit st.lukes.org/projectconnect to RSVP for lunch and to register for fall classes. Email connect@st.lukes.org for more information or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262.
Movie Night Bring your dinners and a comfy lawn chair (optional) to watch “A Bug’s Life” in the Attic of Building C at St. Luke’s on Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m.! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Sign up at st.lukes.org/events.
Children's and Youth Soccer Registration 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.
Prime Time Adults (60+ Senior Ministries) 60+ Senior Newsletters are available in campus info racks. • Prime Time Adults Senior Luncheon: While we love to see you, we will not meet in July due to campus activities. We’ll see you in August! • Trailblazers: Join this welcoming senior women’s group for lunch on Sunday, July 24 at 12:30 p.m. at Kim Wu’s Chinese Restaurant at 4904 South Kirkman Road. Call 407.363.5635 for further information. Running, Paper Arts, and Travel Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups, email connect@st.lukes.org, pick up the "Connect and Care" catalog from campus information racks, or call 407.876.4991 ext.*262 for details about social groups based on interests, life stage, or neighborhood. • Food for Thought: Meet on the second Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us on August 8 to dicuss digestive health. Email foodforthought.cluster@st.lukes.org for more information.
Stephen Ministers Be confidentially matched with a Stephen Minister who can help you through difficult times, listen, and share God’s love. Mark your Connection Card, call 407.876.4991 ext. *262, or email care@st.lukes.org.
Weekly Exercise and Sports for Adults 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) For more information visit st.lukes.org/connect
GROW Summer Camps Do you need an end of the summer activity for your children? Registration is open for the last of the summer camps at st.lukes.org/camps. Neighborhood Camps: July 25-29 and August 1-5 Rising Kindergarten is a half day option from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a cost of $60. Rising 1st-6th grade is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a cost of $125. AM Extended Day cost is $50 for the week. Activities include art, games, sports, theatre and dance, and mission.
Prayer Walk Join our prayer team Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in front of the Building C Coleman Memorial Gymnasium.
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, July 17. Elementary-aged children should attend worship with families on Sundays July 24 and July 31. Visit st.lukes.org/children for details on children’s events.
Parents and Families Pick up the latest Children’s Ministries Chalkboard to plan dates for family events and upcoming dates for fall activities. Don’t miss out on fun family time in a setting filled with God’s love!
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 Join St. Luke’s Youth Wednesday, July 20 for the Messy Olympics in the Attic of Building C from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Family Game Night Youth, friends, and families come out and enjoy a game of kickball with your family, play some life-sized yard games, and eat hamburgers and hot dogs tomorrow, Monday, July 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Time Is Running Out to Register for the Cruise to Cuba Kim and Bill Barnes will lead this trip on October 30. Because of the popularity of this itinerary and the fact that only a few ships are allowed to enter the port at Havana, cabins are becoming limited. Register at EO.travel/mytrip. Enter Tour: CU16, Date: 10/30/16, Code:D and ID: 04783.
For more information visit st.lukes.org/grow
SERVE United Methodist Women's Great Exchange Saturday, July 23 at 12:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C Come join the United Methodist Women for a luncheon while sharing friendship and fun for an afternoon. Make your favorite covered dish to share and bring the recipe for those who will ask! Bring 1 to 4 items, new or like-new, to "exchange" and watch as the fun begins! Call 407.719.1199 or email umw@st.lukes.org for more information.
Backpack Tags available TODAY St. Luke’s provides backpacks to the Orange County Social Workers who work with families in need. We are partnering with S.T.A.R.S of West Orange County (Supplies To Assist ouR Students) to maximize purchasing power to provide supplies for almost 800 students. Pick up a Backpack tag outside the Sanctuary or in the Welcome Hall of Building C TODAY - August 7. Help sort and pack supplies at S.T.A.R.S (West Oaks Mall near JCPenney, Suite 106) on Wednesday, July 20 or Wednesday, July 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/local under "Intergenerational Serving Opportunities".
Jobs Partnership Consider volunteering as a Jobs Partnership Coach or Administrator, and transform the lives of the chronically underemployed by developing their skills. There is a required one-day training on Saturday, August 6. Coaches serve on Thursday nights, for 12 weeks, starting September 1. Contact kbrinker@st.lukes.org for information.
Family and Group Serving Opportunities Serve as a family or small group over the summer. Check out the Serve Locally and Globally Catalog for July and August in the brochure racks or at st.lukes.org/serve under Serve Locally. Many opportunities help feed families when summer meal programs are not available. Students may earn volunteer hours. Sign up at st.lukes.org/local.
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. Contact Beth Witten at bwitten@st.lukes.org for 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 Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *258
Big River Volunteers Ushers, greeters, concession attendants, and ticket sales volunteers needed! View volunteer needs and sign up at st.lukes.org/bigriver. Email theater@st.lukes.org with questions.
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! For more information visit st.lukes.org/serve
COMMIT Security Update With safety in mind, all those visiting the St. Luke’s campus during regular business hours (M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will need to check in at the reception office in Building C. For your safety, please remember to remove all valuables from your car ensuring nothing is left in plain sight.
COMMIT Campaign Update Read the latest developments on building progress for Founder's Hall at st.lukes.org/commit. Please take time to sign the commemorative groundbreaking Bible located in the Welcome Hall of Building C. If you have not had a chance to pledge your support for the COMMIT Campaign, use the pledge card available in campus information racks or visit st.lukes. org/give.
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.
June Finance Update Visit st.lukes.org/stewardship to view the quarter 1 stewardship update video, newsletter, and financials. As you can see from budget numbers below, we are moving into the summer which traditionally means a dip in our giving. Please consider how you can help eliminate the summer slump in giving by continuing with your gifts even when you are away through online or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) giving. Want more information? Contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *223. Actual YTD Budget YTD Contributions & Support Receipts: $1,728,075 $1,815,000 Expenses (Net of Ministry Receipts): $1, 6 8 1 ,1 3 8 $1,873,999 Total over (under): $46,937 ($58,999) For stewardship and COMMIT Campaign updates visit st.lukes.org/commit
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