MINISTRY GUIDE • JULY 26, 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 New sermon series begins today! After the growth of Methodists began to flourish, John Wesley wrote a definition, a treatise, about the character or distinguishing marks of a Methodist in 1742. He never meant to start a new denomination but believed that each of these characteristics, or marks, were actually what distinguished all Christian believers in the world. While they seem simple, they are anything but easy to live into. Each mark calls for us to dig deeper in our walk of discipleship and move into a commitment of one’s entire life to these marks – to fully grow and be transformed. Wesley believed this to be the work of those who called themselves disciples. Utilizing Steve Harper’s book, “The Five Marks of a Methodist” along with Wesley’s own writings we will look at how ready we are, how on our marks our discipleship is, to make a difference in this world.
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams redefine
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit
“O Worship the King” (8:00/11:00) Cindy Patz, soloist “O Worship the King” (9:30) The Summer Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”God of Grace and God of Glory”.......................#577
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music “Lord of the Dance” (8:00/11:00) Cindy Patz, flute with John R. Mason III, piano “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (9:30) The Summer Choir
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “What Wondrous Love Is This” (8:00/11:00) Cindy Patz, soloist “Peace Like a River/Amen!” (9:30) The Summer Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication...#94 Scripture Romans 1:15-17
Sermon
"The Character of a Methodist"
Celebration of Pastoral Appointment *Hymn ”Great Is Thy Faithfulness”....................................#140
*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 Karl Shreiner, Sr., by his wife, Connie and family.
HEALING PRAYER SERVICE: Join us on Sunday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m. and also at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C for a healing prayer service. BAPTISM CLASS: There will be a preparation for baptism class on Sunday, August 2 at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C.
For sermon videos and worship schedules visit st.lukes.org/worship.
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 2:30 p.m. - $12
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.
Summer Choir The music at today's 9:30 a.m. traditional worship service is brought to you by the Summer Pick Up Choir. You can join them on Sunday, August 9 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.
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 have begun 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 407.876.4991ext.*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. SENIOR SUNDAY BRUNCH: Meet at Red Lobster on International Drive and Kirkman Road at 12:30 p.m. after worship on Sunday, August 2. Please call 407.351.4875 or email bladegrner@aol.com by Saturday, August 1 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: Join us on Wednesday, August 12 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 information. Motorcycle Cluster Group: Do you have a motorcycle? Are you looking to connect with others who enjoy the open road? The group is planning their first ride for Saturday, September 19. More details to follow. Email connect@st.lukes.org for information. Sand Lake Hills: Reside in or near the Sand Lake Hills area? Residents and nearby neighbors are forming a new cluster group in this neighborhood. Email connect@st.lukes.org if you are interested in joining. 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 on their next ride on Saturday, August 8 at the Cady Way/Cross Seminole Trail(s). Ride will start at 8:00 a.m. from the trail head at Herndon behind the Fashion Square Mall. We will have social time at Café 906 on Lake Baldwin near the end of the ride. Bikers at any level (age 12+) are welcome. Please email friendsonwheels.cluster@st.lukes.org to receive full event details. 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 Friday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (across from the sanctuary) for a potluck dinner prior to Music Man. Be sure to buy your tickets to the show in advance. 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 and plan adventures? Join this fun group open to all ages and share your travel experiences and dreams. 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 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 eight-week 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. at the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium for class location. Cost is $5/class or $30/month. First class is free! 50+ EXERCISE: Join us in Building A, Room 114-118 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. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/connect.
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. Children will learn 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: 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! Special Youth Group Night: Join us at the Winslow’s house TONIGHT from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a pool/lake party. Middle and high school youth welcome. Catch up with old friends, make a few new ones, and get to know the new Youth staff. Games, slip and slide, boating, and kayaking available. Join us for burgers and hotdogs and tons of fun! Life guard and certified boat drivers will be present. Email youth@st.lukes.org for directions. 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. Water Games: Sunday, August 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Meet outside on the field behind Building C for the best way to beat the heat. Come ready to get soaked. College Boot Camp, August 6: As the class of 2015 prepares to head out to college, join us on August 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Attic for a time of fellowship and learn the skills you’ll need as you start your new journey. Learn easy dorm room recipes, college life skills, and more! MOM AND ME WEEKEND: Join us September 18-20 (moms and 5 to 11 year olds) at the United Methodist Life Enrichment Center, Leesburg Fl., where the world of big screens, popcorn, and red carpets help us learn what it means to be a Christian. We’ll look at some serious ACTION in the Bible, and learn to teach others about Jesus through our actions. We’ll have archery, canoeing, swimming, campfires, interactive worship, and more! For information and to register visit lecfamily.org. 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 study "Five Marks of a Methodist" by Steve Harper 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 BACKPACK DRIVE HAS STARTED!: Each year St. Luke’s partners with OCPS to help provide backpacks for low income children through OCPS Social Workers. St. Luke’s supports 4 out of 5 learning communities. Here are ways you can help:• Pick up a tag/tags in the Welcome Hall of Building C and in the Narthex. The tags contain a list of school supplies, instruction on how to donate, due date, and more. • Donate $30 (backpack and school supplies) or $20 (just school supplies). You can bring cash or check (payable to St. Luke’s UMC, memo line Backpacks) to the Backpack Drive stations in Building C or in the Narthex. • Donate online by going to www.st.lukes/give CIRCLE ALLIES NEEDED: Circles is the family stabilization component of St. Luke’s Community Transformation Initiative in East Winter Garden. As part of the Circles community, Circle Leaders (persons striving to cross the poverty line) are empowered to reach their goals and journey out of poverty. In the first year of full implementation of this ministry, families have already seen an increase in their household income and an increase in their support system. We will need over 30 Allies for our next group of Circle Leaders. Allies: • Are passionate about ending poverty • Commit to a minimum of six months to build an intentional friendship with a Circle Leader • Receive training like Bridges Out of Poverty and the Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) • 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 View the Circles Annual Report at st.lukes.org/circles and contact Dorothea Lee at dlee@st.lukes.org or 727.543.0166 for information. To learn more about mission opportunities or sign up for the following: contact Kellie Brinker at kbrinker@ st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. Food Pick Up: So you love to drive or you are always in your car anyway? Help to feed the hungry by transporting food from Health Central Hospital in Ocoee to West Orange Daily Bread (just 2.4 miles away). Commitment is just 30 to 45 minutes between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Volunteers are asked to help two times per month. 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 building a career. 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, this may be a ministry for you! Within Our Church 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. 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. PUMPKIN PATCH DESIGN TEAM: Fall is in the air (almost)-Pumpkins arrive in three 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. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL INTERNSHIP: Those interested in graphic design, social media, marketing, journalism, advertising, public relations, and/or theater management are encouraged to apply for a St. Luke’s fall internship. College credit is not needed to apply. 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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