FEBRUARY 2, 2014
JULY 20, 2014
WORSHIP What's up with worship? What can be our boundaries and guidance in daily life? The Psalmists wrote about their daily lives. These prayers, songs, and poems reflect all of our human emotions in the day to day lives we live. If we were to begin to dig deeper into a prayer life or the discipline of conversation with God, what would that look like? How can the Psalms and their songs of joy, lament, anger, and longing help us find a connection with our Great God? The current sermon series, “Psalms: A Soundtrack for Summer” runs now through August 10. This week in worship... Psalm 13 Lament: Dealing with disappointment, anger, and pain This psalm of lament and desperation shows us how to talk to God when we feel abandoned.
Psalms Series Contribution
Traditional Worship Prelude Gathering for Worship Introit “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” Active Faith
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”To God Be the Glory”............................................#98
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace & Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism Those receiving baptism today: (9:30) Evelyn Claire Ball (11:00) Daniel Thomas LaVallee Elijah King Santos
Witness in Music
“Soon and Very Soon” Active Faith
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer “Leave It There” Active Faith
Offering and Offertory “Sitting at the Feet of Jesus” Active Faith
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication...#94 *Hymn ”O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go”......................#480
Photo taken by Bill Stallings of his wife Sandie while hiking in Bryce Canyon, Utah.
Scripture: Psalm 13 Sermon: "All By Myself"
Series: Psalms: A Soundtrack for Summer
*Hymn
”It Is Well with My Soul”......................................#377
Reception of New Members *Benediction & Benediction Response
Join us!
Liturgical Worship
Sundays at 8:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: The Rev. Jad Denmark
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: The Rev. Jad Denmark
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams re·define: Contemporary·Family·Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
“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 Marquerite Wilson Henderson by Glenn, Claire, & Michael Fournier. The flowers in the Narthex are given in memory of Thomas W. Kobbermann, M.D. by his wife, Bobbie Kobbermann. The rosebud on the Baptismal Font is in celebration of the Baptism of Daniel Thomas LaVallee, grandson of George and Judy Gagliardi and great-grandson of Rosalyn Bankovich.
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UNEWS Welcome to the new UNEWS section of your worship guide! Each week we will highlight events, inspiring stories from St. Lukers, and specific ways to worship, connect, grow and serve during this season or sermon series.
Important Notice Regarding Online Contributions The change in our church software and website has required us to change online payment providers. As a result, all previously existing online contributions were canceled as of June 30. Please visit our website www.st.lukes.org and click Give to set up your new online contribution. Contact Donna Brisbin at dbrisbin@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *227 if you have any questions.
Dive in to Support St. Luke's This Summer Summer brings a seasonal challenge to every church as everyone heads for vacation time. Meanwhile, the ministry and witness of every local church continues. St. Luke's is no exception. So Pastor Bill and Pastor Jenn are sitting in the lifeguard chairs with megaphones calling, "Everybody in the pool!" Choose your dive to support St. Luke's this summer: Front Dive: $25 Back Dive: $50 Jackknife: $100 Swan Dive: $250 Gainer: $500 Cannonball: $1000 Belly Flop: $_________ Give online at www.st.lukes.org/give or by contacting Donna Brisbin at dbrisbin@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *227.
Summer Sermon Series: Traveling this summer? Stay connected to St. Luke’s and the Psalms no matter where you'll be!
•Pick up a copy of "Finding Your Voice in the Psalms: An Invitation to Prayer" in the Welcome Hall of Building C on Sundays or at the reception desk Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Books are $10.00. •Get weekly inspiration by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/stlukesorlando or on Twitter at twitter.com/stlukesorlando. The official hashtag for the Psalms series is #psalmssoundtrack. •Sign up to receive weekly text messages by listing your cell phone number and service provider next to your name on the fellowship pad or by emailing this information to marketing@st.lukes.org. •Send us your photos and drawings for the song or Psalm of the week and you could be featured in the worship guide, on the website, on Facebook or Twitter! Email submissions to marketing@st.lukes.org. "Psalms: A Soundtrack for Summer" includes: July 20 Psalm 13 July 27 Psalm 104 August 3 Psalm 133 August 10 Psalm 100
"All By Myself" "What a Wonderful World" "We Are Family" "Shout!"
New Online Giving Portal: "My St. Luke's" Use this QR code to give directly from your mobile device or make your contribution online at st.lukes.org. Choose "Give" at the top of the page to create your new "My St. Luke's" account. Once you have logged in click the green "Next" button to make your one-time or recurring gift. You can also place your gifts in the offering plate during worship.
CONNECT BIG FISH TICKETS NOW ON SALE: Performances will be Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17 at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, August 21, Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 24 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Children under 3 who will sit on a parent's lap do not need a ticket. Purchase tickets at www.st.lukes.org/bigfish or on the iPads in the Welcome Hall of Building C. If you have questions about purchasing tickets, call the church office at 407.876.4991. Big Fish centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest! Edward's incredible larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around, most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will is determined to find the truth behind his father's epic tales. Big Fish overflows with heart and humor and is appropriate for all ages. ST. LUKE’S SOCCER: Registration for St. Luke’s soccer is now open for boys and girls of all skill levels from VPK -7th grade. The registration fee is $99, and the eight-week season runs September 15 to November 15. St. Luke’s Sports promotes fun and fellowship! Register today at www.st.lukes.org/sports and join the St. Luke’s spirit of sports. CLUSTER GROUPS: Cluster Groups are based on common interests, life stage or neighborhood. See what the St. Luke’s cluster groups are up to at st.lukes.org/clustergroups. Interested in starting a cluster group? Contact Carol Crowley at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or ccrowley@st.lukes.org. HEALTH AND FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES: Evening Exercise: Join Chris Smith, certified personal trainer/group exercise instructor, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Beginners welcome! Cost is $5/class or $30/month. First class is free. 50+ Exercise Classes: Join us in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium 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. STEPHEN MINISTERS ARE THE ‘AFTER’ PEOPLE: Stephen Ministers are there to help you after a relationship has ended, after a loss of a loved one, after you receive the pink slip, after you’ve been diagnosed with an illness, and after your friends and family have turned their backs. The Stephen Minister is there for you to help you through the difficult times, to care, to listen, to share God’s love. Call our care office so they can tell you more about the Stephen Ministry and how you can be matched confidentially with a Stephen Minister. Call Dr. David Stephens at 407.876.4991 ext. *233 or Carol Crowley 407.876.4991 ext. *262. HOLY SMOKE BARBEQUE BROTHERS: Join other St. Luke's men for great barbeque as well as casual conversation, fun, and fellowship. We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at various BBQ restaurants around Central Florida. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. ST. LUKE’S INVITED TO IFTAR, BREAKING OF THE FAST, AT JAMA MASJID JULY 21: Our friends at the Jama Masjid have once again invited St. Luke’s to join in the spiritual discipline of fasting during Ramadan and then breaking the fast with our Muslim friends at the Jama Masjid on Monday, July 21 at approximately 8:20 p.m. To prepare for this experience you are invited to attend “Iftar 101” today at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 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. Please register with Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org. NEW TO ST. LUKE'S? Visit a Connection Point station at either end of Building C to pick up a First Time Guest Welcome Packet. Let us help you get connected. Contact the Connect and Care office at 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or email Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. ST. LUKE’S WELCOME LUNCH: If you are new to St. Luke's we would like to invite you and your family to a welcome lunch on Sunday, August 24 at 12:00 p.m. in the St. Luke’s Fellowship Hall across from the Sanctuary. Childcare is provided and we will provide food for them as well. This is a time for you to meet St. Luke’s leadership and pastors. To R.S.V.P. for lunch (and childcare) contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@ st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *262. LIFE COACHING SEMINAR: This interactive class will help participants engage in personal discovery to bridge the gap between your desire and realization of your goals. Using hands-on exercises, participants will follow a sequence of steps to identify and reach their goals. The classes will be on Thursday, August 21, 28 & September 4 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 201. The class will be facilitated by Lisa Quinn, LMHC. No Charge! Please call St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center to pre-register, 407.876.4991 ext. *250. LIKE ST. LUKE'S?: If you like your church let your friends know by liking our Facebook page at facebook. com/stlukesorlando. You can also follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/stlukesorlando. WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ST. LUKE'S?: The Weekly Update has all the info you need to know. View the newsletter at www.st.lukes.org/news and/or sign up to receive it via email.
For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/connect.
GROW SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Children shout triumphantly as they learn prayer and praise. Stop by the Welcome Window in Building B on Sunday mornings for room assignments. SUMMER SUNDAY PROGRAMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: Now through August 17 at 9:30 a.m. only. There will not be Sunday programing for elementary and youth August 24 or August 31. Elementary: Come and enjoy psalms of thanks, trust, and peace through children’s favorite poets like Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, and Jack Pselutsky who have written current poems with a life lesson. Meet in Building A Room 201. Youth: Learn about the “Armor of God.” 5th and 6th grade "Merge" will meet in the Attic of Building C. 7th and 8th grade will meet in Building C Room 204-206. 9th through 12th grade students are encouraged to volunteer with middle school Sunday morning programming and then attend worship at 11:00 a.m. YOUTH GROUP: Youth Group is for grades 6-12 and meets Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Join in activities, Bible study, music and worship. Last day for Wednesday Youth Group will be Wednesday, August 5. Come to the parent meeting to hear the new changes to the Youth Program. Stay up to date by visiting www.st.lukes.org/youth. Questions? Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org. YOUTH MINISTRIES SUMMER EVENTS: Registration is required for all events. Go to st.lukes.org/youth and click on “Summer Event Registration” to reserve your spot. Events are open to students in grades 6-12 unless otherwise listed. Universal Studios Day: Feel the need for speed? Well come out with the youth on Friday, July 25 to ride some roller coasters. The cost of the trip is $100.00 for those without an annual pass plus the cost of food. Those with an annual pass the cost is $5.00 for transportation and parking, plus the cost of food. Youth Ministry Parent Meeting: Sunday, July 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. parents of youth should meet in the Attic of Building C to talk about the new and exciting youth program that will launch in the fall. If you have a student in 6th through 12th grade you will not want to miss this meeting. ONCE UPON A TIME: Discover the wonderful magic inside every story by connecting faith with current literature. This new class for preschoolers will meet in the Sanctuary from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on July 28, and August 1. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org for more information. MEN’S GROUP: St. Luke’s offers a men’s study group on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Come before you head to work. Meet in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C for discussion and fellowship. Contact Joline Krolicki at 407.876.4991 ext.*264 or jkrolicki@st.lukes.org for more information. PSUMMER PSALM PSERIES: Looking for an adult evening gathering on the Psalms that is informal, inspirational, and inviting? Drop in Wednesdays through August 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200-202. Questions? Contact Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext.*264. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: "Go to the ant...it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest."(Prov. 6:6-8) FPU classes starting in September. Stop by the Welcome Hall after each service for more information. FAST TRACK TO MEMBERSHIP RETREAT: Thinking about becoming a member of St. Luke’s? Now there’s a fast track option for the “steps to membership” classes. This two-night/three-day retreat will take place September 5-7 at the Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park, FL. The sessions will cover the “Learn” classes in the membership process (Beginnings, Wesley Way, and St. Luke’s Here and Now). Attendees can then start the “Decide” class on-campus at St. Luke’s Sunday evening (September 7). The cost of the retreat is $75.00 and includes all class material, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. For more information please contact Pastor Jad Denmark at 407.876.4991 ext. *229. PATHWAY TO MEMBERSHIP CLASSES: All classes are 4 weeks. Contact Carol Crowley at 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or ccrowley@st.lukes.org to register. Bible Basics: Classes will begin on Sunday, August 3, at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 201-203 or on Tuesday night, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 204. St. Luke’s Here & Now: Classes will begin on Sunday, August 3, at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 208- 210 or on Tuesday night, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 206 Beginnings Class: Classes will begin on Sunday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 201- 203 or on Tuesday night, September 9, at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 206. Wesley Way Class: Classes will begin on Sunday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 208- 210 or on Tuesday night, September 9, at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 204. Decide Class: Classes will begin on Sunday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 208-210. The next Membership Sunday will be October 12. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/grow.
SERVE Within our Community For more information or to sign up for any of the opportunities “Within Our Community,” contact Megan England at mengland@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *238. INVITATION TO FAMILY PROMISE INFORMATION LUNCH: On Sunday, July 27 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room of Building C, St. Luke’s will host an information meeting. Come meet our new Lay Coordinator, Lisa Apikos, learn about how the program helps end the cycle of homelessness one family at a time, how St. Luke’s is involved and how you can be part of this ministry. HELP END THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS: Five times a year St. Luke’s partners with Family Promise of Greater Orlando seeking to keep families together in the face of homelessness. During the week of August 3 – 10, St. Luke’s will transform classrooms into bedrooms and create a common living space in the Fellowship Hall. Volunteer to donate food, provide dinners, and serve as evening and overnight hosts. Sign up using our Care Calendar at www.carecalendar.org calendar ID: 5382 password: 1111. BACKPACKS NOW ON SALE: Every year, St. Luke’s donates backpacks and supplies to students in need within the Orange County school district. This year, our goal is to donate 1,000 backpacks. There are several ways to donate this year in the Welcome Hall of Building C between services. Volunteers are needed to help with sales as well as assemble the backpack materials on August 10 in the Fellowship Hall between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. HABITAT FRAMING DAY ON JULY 26: The St. Luke’s Habitat for Humanity team is in the process of building a home for the Fikes family at 555 Bethune Ave. in East Winter Garden. Framing day is Saturday, July 26 and we need your help! Exterior and interior walls will be assembled and raised. We need up to 50 volunteers in order to get all the work done between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. For more information and to sign up please contact Megan England at mengland@st.lukes.org. Within Our Church WORK ON "BIG FISH” THE MUSICAL: St. Luke’s is producing “Big Fish” the musical August 15-17 and August 21-24 with evening performances and matinees. Share your gifts during the summer musical! Ushers, Greeters, Box Office, Concessions: If you would like more information or would like to help please contact Dede Duncan at dduncan@st.lukes.org. Production Team: If you would like to help with lighting, sound, costume, or other crew positions please email Director Steve MacKinnon at smackinnon@st.lukes.org. WORK WITH THE TECH TEAM: Get involved with worship by volunteering to operate worship slides for the 9:30 Contemporary Worship service! Contact Vince Lepore at vlepore@st.lukes.org to sign up. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP MUSICIANS: Calling all bass and guitar players! The Contemporary Worship Praise Band needs you! Contact Steve MacKinnon at smackinnon@st.lukes.org to get connected. CONNECTION POINT VOLUNTEERS: Help St. Lukers and guests get connected with each other and with the ministries of St. Luke’s. Training provided. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org to serve. COMMUNION SERVERS: Communion servers are needed once a quarter at the 8:00 a.m. worship service. Training provided! Contact Amy Winslow at awinslow@st.lukes.org. SUMMER CHOIR: Your next opportunity to sing with the choir is August 3. Join us in Building B Room 209 at 8:45 a.m., and we’ll rehearse the music to be sung that day at the 9:30 a.m. traditional worship service. BECOME A SMALL GROUP FACILITATOR: If you have the gift or passion for helping people grow their faith, prayerfully consider facilitating a small group. There are short and long term studies and Sunday morning groups. Contact Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *264. SET UP FOR SUNDAY PROGRAMMING: Do you have free time on a Friday afternoon? Children’s Ministry is looking for people to help set up Sunday programming on Friday afternoon. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org for more information. SUNDAY COFFEE TEAM: Volunteers are needed to make and replenish coffee on the second Sunday of the month. Please contact Dede Duncan at dduncan@st.lukes.org if you are interested. BAPTISM HOSTS: Volunteers are needed to meet the families at the Baptism class and help them the morning of their special day. Contact Amy Winslow at awinslow@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *253. CHILD CARE JOB OPENINGS: St. Luke’s has three openings for child care workers to care for children ages birth through 5th grade. These positions will work 5–8 hours a week with a flexible schedule depending on programming needs both during the week and on Sundays. Candidates must be 18 years or older and pass a background check. Send your resume and application to Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes. org no later than August 1. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.