MINISTRY GUIDE • JULY 19, 2015 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 Worship
Today's Worship
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Guest Preacher: Alice Williams
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Guest Preacher: Mark Adelhelm redefine
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Guest Preacher: Mark Adelhelm Those receiving baptism today: Zoe Grace Solomon
Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “We Sing Alleluia” Ladies Ensemble
*Call to Worship *Hymn ”From All That Dwell Below the Skies”................#101
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism Those receiving baptism today: (9:30) Jonah Matthew Percell (11:00) Blake Phoenix Armstrong
Witness in Music
Summer Choir Sanctuary choir needs you! During the choir’s summer hiatus, there will be two Sundays, July 26 and August 9 that will feature a summer “pick-up” choir. Members of the choir who are in town will be joined by the curious, pew singers (that means YOU) to rehearse an easy tune or two at 8:45 a.m. The pick-up choir will then sing that morning at the 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship service. For more information, contact Amy Martin Cole at amartincole@st.lukes.org, or just show up in Building B Room 209 (the choir room) on one of those Sunday mornings.
“From the First Hallelujah to the Last Amen” Ladies Ensemble
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “The Gift of Love” Ladies Ensemble
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication...#94 Scripture Micah 6:8 2 Corinthians 5:16-20
Sermon *Hymn
”All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine” (vs. 1,2,3 and 5)............................#166
*Benediction
“The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude
*Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
The flowers in the sanctuary are given in memory of Thomas W. Kobbermann, M. D. by Bobbie Kobbermann. The rosebud on the altar is given by Katie and Jordan Williams in celebration of the birth of their beautiful son Chance Brandon Williams.
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UNEWS Pastor Jenn's Listening Posts Starting in August, all St. Lukers are invited to a casual time of group fellowship and discussion with Pastor Jenn. These opportunities will focus on specific questions. The meetings will be held in August and September on Sundays at 6:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m., and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. To sign up for a Listening Post visit st.lukes.org/listeningposts. All Listening Posts will be approximately 90 minutes and will be held on St. Luke’s Campus. Room numbers are TBD and will be emailed with your R.S.V.P. confirmation. For questions contact Kelly Smith, Executive Director of Operations, at ksmith@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *223.
Music Man Tickets Get excited for this year's production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man! Tickets are on sale in the breezeway outside of the Sanctuary as well as in the Welcome Hall of Building C TODAY. Online tickets are also available at st.lukes.org/musicman. Friday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. - $12 Saturday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m. - $12 Sunday, August 16 at 2:30 p.m. - $12 Thursday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. - $10 Friday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. - $12 Saturday, August 22 at 2:30 p.m. - $10 Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m. - $12 Sunday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. - $12
Do You Want to Be An Ally? At least 32 new Circles Allies are needed to walk along side our third class of Circle Leaders this fall. Allies: • Are passionate about ending poverty • Commit with Circle Leaders (individuals working to get out of poverty) to grow an intentional friendship over six months • Receive initial training (Bridges out of Poverty and COPE) plus training and support along the way • Attend at least two Weekly Meetings a month in Winter Garden on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Learn a lot about themselves along the way For more information about Circles and the complete Circle Ally Job Description, go to st.lukes.org/ circles. You can also contact Dorothea Lee at 407.876.4991 ext. *347 or dlee@st.lukes.org.
Donate Blood and Save a Life Big Red Buses will be in the front and back parking lots on Sunday, August 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donors receive a free T-shirt and a wellness checkup to include cholesterol screening. Photo ID required. Make an appointment at www.oneblooddonor.org using sponsor code #7191 or just show up. Contact connect@st.lukes.org with questions.
Part-time Job Openings with St. Luke's Child Development Center • Lead Care Giver • Preschool and Parent’s Day Out Assistant • VPK Teacher View complete job postings and download an application at st.lukes.org/jobs. Email completed application, resume, and cover letter to Kelly Smith, Executive Director of Operations, at ksmith@ st.lukes.org or submit to St. Luke’s UMC 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32189 c\o Kelly Smith.
COMMIT Completion Campaign Thank you for your commitment to the 2015 COMMIT Completion Campaign! Thanks to your generous gifts we are now able to begin work on all of the goals outlined in the COMMIT Campaign. If you did not receive a pledge card, or wish to make an additional pledge, please pick up a brochure and pledge card in the church office, in the campus information racks, or online at st.lukes.org/ commit. We will continue accepting gifts toward the Barnes Learning Center and Founder's Hall.
Giving to St. Luke's Use this QR code to give directly from your mobile device or make your contribution at st.lukes.org. Choose "Give" at the top of the page to create your "My St. Luke's" account. Once you have logged in click the green "Next" button to make your onetime or recurring gift. You can also place your gifts in the offering plate during worship.
CONNECT NEW TO ST. LUKE'S?: Visit the Connection Point in the Rotunda of Building C to pick up a First Time Guest Welcome Packet. Let us help you get connected. Contact the Connect office at 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or connect@st.lukes.org. CONNECT WITH ST. LUKE'S: Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at stlukesorlando. To subscribe to the pastors' Weekly Update and to St. Luke’s devotions email social@st.lukes.org. PARENT’S DAY OUT AND PRESCHOOL: Registration at St. Luke’s Child Development Center is now open for 2015-2016. Registration forms available at st.lukes.org/cdc. For information and tours call 407.876.1155. TRAILBLAZERS: Join this welcoming group of senior women for lunch TODAY, Sunday, July 19 at 12:30 p.m. at Macaroni Grill at 12148 S. Apopka Vineland Rd. Call 407.363.5635 for reservations. CLUSTER GROUPS: Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups for details about these intentional communities that connect based on location, affinity, or life stage. Email connect@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 for help getting connected. New Cluster Groups are starting! Painting: Love to paint? Join this fun group on Wednesday, July 22 in Building A, Room 114/118 at 10:00 a.m. Bring your supplies and paint in whatever medium you enjoy. Email connect@st.lukes. org for more information. Motorcycle Cluster Group: Do you have a motorcycle? Are you looking to connect with others who enjoy the open road too? Consider joining our newly forming Motorcycle Cluster Group. The group is planning their first ride for Saturday, September 19. More details to follow. Email connect@st.lukes. org for information. Bowling: Join this group on the first and third Monday nights of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Winter Garden Bowl, 715 S. Dillard Street in Winter Garden. For more information contact bowling.cluster@st.lukes.org. Classic Cars: All car enthusiasts are invited to join this social group. Email classiccars.cluster@st.lukes. org for more information. Friends on Wheels: Join this fun group for fellowship and wellness through biking. Bikers at any level (age 12+) are welcome. For information on the group’s next ride, email friendsonwheels.cluster@st.lukes.org. Military and Friends: This new cluster group brings active and retired military from any branch of service, their spouses, family, friends, and community members together in friendship and fellowship. For more information email military.cluster@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.5532. West Orange Connection: Live in the West Orange area? Join us on the fourth Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy appetizers, beverages, and mingle. We meet at a different location each month. Email westorange.cluster@st.lukes.org to receive important details. Open Arms LGBTQA: This inspiring, lively and affirming group is open to all LGBTQ persons and straight allies. Join us for our monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Contact openarms.cluster@st.lukes.org for full event details. Paper Arts: Join this group the second Thursday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Building A Room114. Create art projects such as scrapbooking and card making in a welcoming, relaxed environment. For more information email paperarts.cluster@st.lukes.org. Travel: Love to travel? Join us on Tuesday, July 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200/202 as we share information about National Parks. Contact travel.cluster@st.lukes.org for more information. CARRYING A BURDEN: Are you going through a job loss, marital issues, an illness or other crisis in your life? Make a request to be confidentially matched with a trained Stephen Minister who can provide a listening ear. Mark your request on the Connection Card, call 407.876.4991 ext. *262, or email care@st.lukes.org. SOCCER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Visit www.st.lukes.org/sports. St. Luke's Soccer is open to boys and girls of all skill level entering VPK - 7th grade. St. Luke's Sports promotes fun and fellowship. The eightweek season begins September 12 and ends October 31. Registration is now open through August 28. EVENING EXERCISE: Join Chris Smith, Director of Family and Recreation Ministries, for circuit and cardio training. All are welcome (modified techniques for all levels). Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Cost is $5 per class or $30 a month. First class is free! 50+ EXERCISE: Join us in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium in Building C for low impact aerobic classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or for strength for life classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $2 per class. TALK TO A COUNSELOR: St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center is open to anyone! Confidential counseling is available in areas including relationship strain, divorce, depression, anxiety, sadness, and stress management. Any budget accommodated. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 for appointments.
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GROW SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN: Summer Sunday School for elementary age students meets at 9:30 a.m. in Building A Room 201. Preschool, toddler and infants please visit the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B for room assignments. The children will be learning about how we live, move, and exist with God. SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH: Students entering grades 5-12 meet in the Attic of Building C at 9:30 a.m. for fellowship, combined message and then small group sessions separated by age group. YOUTH MINISTRIES: Visit st.lukes.org/youth or email youth@st.lukes.org for additional information. New Info About Youth Ministries: Parents and youth email youth@st.lukes.org to join the “St. Luke's Youth Ministries” private Facebook Group. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/lukes_youth. New summer events are being planned so check the st.lukes.org/youth page frequently. Be sure to invite your friends so we can make the summer one you’ll never forget! Sunday Night Youth Group: Students entering 6-12 grades meet TONIGHT at 5:00 p.m. in the Rotunda area for some awesome fellowship, worship and light dinner ($5). Don’t forget to bring a friend. St. Luke’s new Youth Directors can’t wait to meet all the youth! View the summer events calendar and subscribe to the monthly Youth Newsletter at st.lukes.org/youth. Special Youth Group Night: On Sunday, July 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. St. Luke’s Youth (both middle and high school) will be off site with a pool/lake party at the Winslow’s house on Sand Lake. Catch up with old friends, make a few new ones, and get to know the new Youth staff. Games, slip and slide, boating, kayaking, hanging out plus burgers and hotdogs will be served, and tons of fun will be had. Life guard and certified boat drivers will be present. Email youth@st.lukes.org for directions. 5th Grade Rise: The Middle School Youth and Children’s Ministries team invites students who will be entering 6th grade and their parents to a milestone ministry event as they move upward from Children’s programming into Youth Ministry on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. R.S.V.P. requested but not required. Please email youth@st.lukes.org to R.S.V.P. Youth Chick-fil-A Night July 29: Middle school and high school students join us for All You Can Eat nuggets, large fries and drink at Chick-fil-A on 4752 Kirkman Road, Orlando from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cost $8.99 plus tax. Come and spend some time getting to know our new Youth staff. ADULT GROWTH GROUPS: Visit st.lukes.org/grow for current classes. Classes are offered Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., weekdays and weeknights. Topics include Bible studies, prayer, and Christian life. PATHWAYS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: Join this group today as they begin a new study entitled “The Will of God” by Leslie Weatherhead. Meet in Building C Room 200 at 9:30 a.m. to explore how God’s will is related to God’s character and intentions for us. SABBATH REVISITED: Join this group as they begin a new study on "Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World" by Henri Nouwen Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 205/207. If you are searching for the Spirit of God in the world today, you won’t want to miss this new study. For information contact grow@st.lukes.org. CONNECTIONS: Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, this class is a wonderful way to “get connected” with God and others. Join this group on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Special Events Dining Room, Building C. All ages, couples and singles are welcome. Email grow@st.lukes.org for information. CONTEMPLATIVE WAY: This study group of men and women join together to practice prayer and study scripture at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays in the Special Events Dining Room of Building C. Centering/silent prayer time begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by Lectio Divina. For information email grow@st.lukes.org. NEW DIRECTIONS: A great group of primarily “empty nesters” committed to both study and service. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. on Sundays in Building C Room 208-210. (50+) SOUL MATES STUDY GROUP: Learn more about the 12 apostles through this class focused on couples who want to discuss the keys to a loving and sacred relationship and examine the relationship between Jesus and his disciples. This class meets at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays in Building C Room 208-210.
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SERVE Within the Community SERVE OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Kellie Brinker at kbrinker@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239 for more information about these opportunities: Educational IMPACT Volunteers: Change the life of a child! Educational IMPACT needs special events and classroom volunteers for the coming school year to help Mollie Ray and Pineloch students, particularly in math and reading. Training provided in early September. Orange County Schools Backpack Drive: Pick up a backpack tag TODAY Sunday, July 19 in the north and south hallways in Building C and in the Narthex! St. Luke’s is supporting four Orange County Public School Learning Communities through their Social Workers. Jobs Partnership: The Jobs Partnership of Florida is a faith-based, nonprofit organization committed to transforming lives of the chronically underemployed by developing the skills they need to get ahead. Jobs Partnership offers a 12-week Life and Work program that equips participants with skills for life and the workplace. If you enjoy giving people a helping hand up, this may be a ministry for you! Winter Garden Habitat Construction: Help provide housing for our Habitat Family at 493 Bethune Avenue in Winter Garden. Serve Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch included). Call the Habitat Hotline (407.876.4991 ext. *344) for updates and changes due to weather or inspections. Closed toe shoes required, minimum age is 16. UPCOMING MISSIONS TRAININGS: Prepare for local and global missions as well as relational interactions you may experience in your school, work, church and community. Visit st.lukes.org/serve and scroll down to the Training Information tab for details about trainings. Dignity Serves (9-hour training) training will be on Friday, September 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at South Street Ministry, 2113 East South Street, Orlando, FL 32803. Register at southstreetministry.org/events. Contact Dorothea Lee at dlee@st.lukes.org for information about trainings. UMW DONATIONS NEEDED: Donations of Mason or Ball canning/preserving jars and covers of any size are needed. The preserving group is busy making delicious preserves for their bazaar this November. Drop off canning jars and lids in the Fellowship Hall in the corner behind the white curtain. Thank you for your support! If you are interested in joining the "canning" group, please call 407.876.5532. BUDDY BREAK: Do you have four hours on a Saturday to share with a child/teen with special needs? Visit us on August 1 or September 12 in the Attic of Building C from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Volunteers ages 14+ welcome. Community service hours and training provided. Contact buddybreak@st.lukes.org or 407.876.6728 for information. Within Our Church INSPIRATIONAL WRITERS: Volunteers are needed to write short notes to shut-ins, state side and deployed military. Cards and postage are provided by the church. Writers will be responsible for 8-10 cards for various holidays. If you can help, email connect@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262. SANCTUARY VOLUNTEERS: Help first time guests and St. Lukers find their way around campus. Be a Connection Point Volunteer stationed outside of the Sanctuary. Training provided so you can share information on worship, classes, and ministries. Email connect@st.lukes.org to get started. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: We are looking for families to serve as ushers to welcome others, pass out worship guides and collect the offering. If you are able to help once a month, email worship@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *253. PRAYER WARRIORS: Pick up a prayer list in the brochure racks and pray for others during the week. Consider joining the Prayer Ministry that meets in the Chapel of Building C on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. If you know someone who is in need of prayer, submit their name on a Connection Card, at st.lukes.org/ care or to care@st.lukes.org. PUMPKIN PATCH DESIGN TEAM: Fall is in the air (almost)-Pumpkins arrive in five months and we are building our “Orange Team.” We need a “design” team to create the welcoming fall atmosphere in our patch. Have a flair for decorating? Come share your gifts and talents. Commitment is one planning session (July) and two hours of set up (October). Email grow@st.lukes.org. MARKETING INTERNSHIP: Students interested in graphic design, social media, marketing, journalism, advertising, publicrelations, and/or theater management are encouraged to apply for a St. Luke’s summer or fall internship. Contact Dawn Fleming at dfleming@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *302 for details. RECEPTION HELP: Reception desk volunteers are needed to answer the phone and greet guests. Email worship@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext.*253.
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