FEBRUARY 2, 2014
JULY 27, 2014
WORSHIP Traditional 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.
Prelude
This week in worship...
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace & Welcome Witness in Music
Psalm 104 Psalm of Praise: Celebrate Creation
“Joyful Noise” The Gospel Choir
Gathering for Worship Introit “Let Everything That Hath Breath”
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”I Sing the Almighty Power of God”.....................#152
“Rez Power” The Gospel Choir
Today we celebrate the world and all of God’s creation. We marvel at the power and depth of God’s creativity. How can we find time in our prayer life to give thanks for God’s gift to our daily lives in the cycle of creation, life, death and restoration?
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory
Join us!
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication...#94 *Praise Song
Liturgical Worship
Sundays at 8:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 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: Dr. William S. Barnes re·define: Contemporary·Family·Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: Dr. William S. Barnes
“Hosanna” The Gospel Choir
“I Magnify” The Gospel Choir
Scripture: Psalm 104 Sermon: "What a Wonderful World" Series: Psalms: A Soundtrack for Summer
*Hymn
”Maker, in Whom We Live”....................................#88
*Benediction *Postlude
“Joyful Noise” The Gospel Choir *Please stand in praise to God if you are able The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in memory of Karl Shreiner, Sr. by this wife, Connie & family.
Psalms Series Contribution
Photos and verses provided by Dr. Ruth McKeefery.
Psalm 104:19 The sun knows when to go down. You bring darkness, it becomes night.
Psalm 104:22 The sun rises,...then man goes out to his work, to his labor until evening.
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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.
Financial Update as of June 2014 Year To Date Income: Year To Date Expenses: Over/(Under):
$2,239,836.20 $2,364,729.97 ($124,893.77)
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.
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.
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.
Summer Sermon Series: Stay connected to St. Luke’s no matter where you'll be! •Pick up a copy of "Finding Your Voice in the Psalms: An Invitation to Prayer" 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: August 3 Psalm 133 August 10 Psalm 100
"We Are Family" "Shout!"
Coming Wednesdays This Fall Plan on making Wednesdays at St. Luke's a part of your regular fall schedule. Join us for dinner and growth groups for adults, as well as after school activities for elementary students. Youth in grades 6-12 can participate in interest groups. Arts programs will include youth and adult choir rehearsal. Childcare will be available by reservation at www.st.lukes.org/childcare. Watch the UNEWS section of your worship guide for details on what's happening Wednesdays this fall.
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 PreK - 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. 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. West Orange Connection: The West Orange Connection will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, August 16 at 5:30 p.m. and then attend the “Big Fish” production, which starts at 7:00 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. to westorange.cluster@stlukes.org by August 12. New members are welcome! 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 to 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. 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 desire and realization of 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 PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: Now through August 17 at 9:30 a.m. only. There will not be Sunday programming for elementary and youth August 24 or August 31. Elementary: Come and enjoy psalms of thanks, trust, and peace 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: Grades 6-12 meet 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 6. Stay up to date by visiting www.st.lukes.org/youth. 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. 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. Sea World Day-Friday, August 1: The cost of the trip is $90.00 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. Registration will close on Monday, July 28. Miniature Golf Afternoon-Sunday, August 3: From 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost to play a game of miniature golf will be $15.00. Registration will close on Tuesday, July 29. Fun Spot Day-Thursday, August 7: From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The cost of the trip will be $45.00 plus the cost of food. Registration will close on Friday, August 1. Rock Springs Day-Tuesday, August 16: From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost of the trip will be $10.00. Registration will close on Tuesday, August 16. ONCE UPON A TIME: Preschoolers connect faith and current literature. Meet in the Childcare Room in Building A from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on July 28 and August 1. MEN’S GROUP: This study group meets on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. Contact Joline Krolicki at 407.876.4991 ext.*264 or jkrolicki@st.lukes.org for more information. FALL GROUPS: Back to school isn’t just for kids. Check out the Welcome Hall TODAY to discover the selection of classes starting up in September: Disciple 1-4 including Fast Track and online, Financial Peace University, Christian Believer, the new Covenant series, and the Genesis church wide study. FAST TRACK TO MEMBERSHIP RETREAT: This two-night/three-day retreat will take place September 5-7 at the Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park, FL, and will cover the “Learn” classes in the membership process. 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. WALK TO EMMAUS: Deepen your faith and experience God’s love. Men’s Walk is October 9-12 and Women’s is October 16-19. Fee is $190 (partial scholarships available). Visit www.st.lukes.org/emmaus or stop at the sign up table in the Welcome Hall! PATHWAY TO MEMBERSHIP CLASSES: All classes are four 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, 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 208210 or on Tuesday, 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, 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 208210 or on Tuesday, 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. 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 Meg England at mengland@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *238 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. GOODWILL DONATION BIN: Bring gently used items to donate to Goodwill. Blue drop off bins are located by the Fellowship Hall on St. Luke’s campus as well as behind the Stein Mart in the Dr. Phillips marketplace. All items that are donated are traded for vouchers that benefit those we serve through our local missions. Within Our Church 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 Friday, August 1. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SET UP/TEAR DOWN TEAM: Help is needed on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to transform the gym into a worship space and back again. This service opportunity is open to adults and is also a great opportunity for students who need community service hours. The commitment is one Friday or Sunday per month. Please contact Ben Adams at badams@st.lukes.org to sign up. 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. THAT’S ONE "BIG FISH”: It takes a team of servant leaders to support our summer theater productions. St. Luke’s performances of “Big Fish” the musical (August 15-17 and August 21-24) will draw several thousand attendees to campus. Share your gifts of hospitality or craftsmanship by signing up for any of the opportunities below: 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. JOIN 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. WELCOME GUESTS: Give the gift of a welcoming smile to guests and St. Lukers at the Connection Points in Building C. 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: The Summer Sanctuary Choir returns to the loft August 3 and 10. 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. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.