Connect 4 Care: Community August 4, 2013 St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road Orlando, FL 32819 407.876.4991 • st.lukes.org
WORSHIP Traditional
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Dr. William S. Barnes Prelude Gathering for Worship *Call to Worship *Hymn “They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love” #2223
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12 Sermon: “Connect 4 Care: Community”
Series: Reflect: Values That Change the World
Offering and Offertory
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (8:00/9:30/11:00) Active Faith
Contemporary
9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Gathering Song “We Are”
Welcome Call to Worship *Praise Song “Salvation Is Here”
*Opening Prayer *Praise Song
“Children of God”
Offering
“We Shine”
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12 Sermon: “Connect 4 Care: Community”
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.......94 Series: Reflect: Values That Change the World The Sacrament of Holy Communion The Sacrament of Holy Communion Music During Communion Music During Communion “You Who Are Thirsty”..........................................#2132 “Prayer for the Children” (8:00/9:30/11:00) Active Faith “Jesus Loves Me” (8:00/9:30/11:00) Active Faith
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
Closing Song
“City On Our Knees”
*Benediction
*Hymn
“Pass It On” ............................................................#572
*Benediction & Benediction Response
“The Lord Bless and Keep You”...........................2280
Postlude
* PLEASE STAND IN PRAISE TO GOD IF YOU ARE ABLE
The rosebuds on the Baptismal font are in celebration of the birth of Noah Frietas Lima Schneider, born on July 16 (parents Jeffrey Schneider and Amanda Lima, grandparents Garry and Cindy Schneider) and also the birth of Mason Michael Allgire, born on July 29 (parents Kristin and Sean Allgire, brother Brady, and grandparents Bill and Kim Barnes).
The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
Baptism Class: August 4 in Building C Special Events Dining Room at 4:30 p.m. No childcare is provided. PRAYER CHAPEL: If you are in a crisis due to your health, your job, or in other areas in your life, come to the Chapel for prayer Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and put those burdens on the altar. Feeling Inspired to give today? Visit one of the Giving Kiosks located in the narthex of the sanctuary and outside the gym. Kiosks accept debit and credit cards and offer a printed receipt and an email confirmation of your contribution to St. Luke’s. You do not have to be a member of St. Luke’s to use this free service. You can also use the QR code to give directly from your mobile device!
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LEGACY. LEADERSHIP. LOVE.
Are you ready to COMMIT? Check here for the latest news! Updates are also available online at st.lukes.org/commit. On Sunday, June 9, the church conference voted to move forward with releasing the remaining Bodybuilding funds, forming a building committee and forming a campaign committee. The items listed below are some of the next steps and events that you can expect in the upcoming months. •
AUGUST Update Supplying backpacks and trained volunteers for "Meet the Teacher Night" at Maxey Elementary School • Introductory meetings about Circles Campaign in East Winter Garden • The phase 1 building committee continues to discuss facilities optimization with architects and worship staff • Commit Campaign Committee has been created to work on informational material, prospectus and to build lay volunteer teams • All St. Lukers have received Save the Dates cards in the mail. If you did not receive a card, update your address by emailing Linda Shankle at lshankle@st.lukes.org. •
• September 8, 2013 Community Gathering Event • 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Training for all St. Luke’s servant ministers • 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Worship celebration for sharing of details of community transformation and building plans and final Church Conference approval of campaign costs •
September/October Create a Joint Neighborhood Task Force with St. Lukers and residents of East Winter Garden • Begin Circles weekly meetings • Begin one-on-one meetings with potential donors for first commitments and legacy gifts to campus and community plans •
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October 27 - November 1 Campaign Dinners • Share more details and first phase funding results • Formal invitations will be distributed
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November 17 The Big Event Church-wide Commitment Worship Service • Celebrate where God has led us • Make our campaign commitments. • Hard Rock Live has been confirmed as The Big Event location
*Updates are noted in blue.
For information about the Commit Campaign visit st.lukes.org/commit.
Connect RAGTIME intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families as they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America. Performances August 16 -17 at 7:30 p.m. and August 18 at 4:00 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Tickets are $10 each and are available in the Building C Welcome Hall between worship services, online at st.lukes.org/ ragtime, and in the church office during normal business hours. (If purchasing tickets online, print your receipt and bring it with you to the show. This receipt will serve as your ticket into the event.)*Caution: This show contains difficult subject matter regarding race, gender and violence. Please be aware when bringing children under the age of 13. THE CLUSTER GROUPS TODAY: Representatives from each group CLUSTER MEET will be present between worship services in the Building C Welcome Hall to share what makes their group unique and how you can get connected. Pick GROUPS up a full group list from campus info racks or visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups. GOSPEL CHOIR REHEARSALS START TONIGHT: St. Luke’s Gospel Choir will begin rehearsing tonight, August 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 209. Join this dynamic ensemble and Get Your Praise On! The group rehearses on the first and third Sunday evenings of each month. Please email gospelchoir.cluster@st.lukes.org for more information. BOWLING: The Bowling Cluster Group will meet at the World Bowling Center at 6540 Canada Ave. on Monday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. Email bowling.cluster@st.lukes.org for details. PAPER ARTS: This group gathers monthly to build friendships and share art projects in an inviting, relaxed environment. The first meeting is Thursday, August 8 in Building C Room 204/206. Drop in anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. For more information email paperarts.cluster@st.lukes.org. OPEN ARMS LGBTQA: Get connected with this group for LGBTQ persons and allies. Meet Tuesday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the World Bowling Center. Email openarms.cluster@st.lukes.org for details. Energetic Empty Nesters: Meet for an afternoon of bowling on Saturday, August 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Downtown Disney’s Splitsville ($20 per person). RSVP’s are requested to ensure we have enough lanes reserved. Email emptynesters.cluster@st.lukes.org for more information or to send your RSVP. SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH: Meet at Bravo on Sand Lake Rd. TODAY at 12:30 p.m. For reservations or cancellations call Becky Garner at 407.351.4875 or 407.353.8446. GREETERS AND SERVICE STATION VOLUNTEERS: Join us for a time of appreciation and discussion Monday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. USHERS AND COMMUNION SERVERS: Provide feedback on current processes for scheduling and recruiting and get to know Bradley Roberts, Director of Worship Experiences, Tuesday, August 6 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Email Bradley at broberts@st.lukes.org for more information. KICK IT WITH ST. LUKE'S SOCCER: St. Luke's soccer is open to boys and girls of all skill levels entering VPK - 7th grade. St. Luke's Sports promotes fun and fellowship. The eight-week season runs September 9 through November 2. Evaluations are Saturday, August 24. Register today at www.st.lukes.org/sports. ST. LUKES 60+ SINGLES: Join us on Thursday, August 8 for T.N.T. Dominoes with Dominos from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200-202. Suggested donation of $3.00 if you share in the pizza. Please contact Carol Crowley ccrowley@st.lukes.org with questions. SENIOR LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM: A special invitation is extended to all seniors to attend a luncheon on August 16. Refreshments will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and a fun program presented by Bob and Carol Crowley! For reservations, please call Debbi Gale at 407.295.4348 by Wednesday, August 14. LET’S PLAY CARDS OR BOARD GAMES: Every Tuesday St. Luke’s offers a delicious lunch for $5. Purchase lunch or bring your own, bring a friend, and play cards or board games in the Rotunda area. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. ST. LUKE'S SOCIAL MEDIA Follow St. Luke’s on Facebook at facebook.com/stlukesorlando or on Twitter at twitter.com/stlukesorlando for regular updates on all of our ministries!
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We are so glad that you decided to check out St. Luke's! We long for everyone to experience the Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors of God's church. If we can answer questions or help you get connected please contact the Connect and Care office at 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or email Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org.
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Grow GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2013 AUGUST 8 & 9
The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day, world-class leadership event experienced by more than 170,000 leaders around the world, representing more than 14,000 churches. It will be telecast LIVE around the globe from Willow's campus (near Chicago) but you can experience this amazing event from the comfort of the St. Luke’s Sanctuary. Tickets are still available at st.lukes.org/summit where you can also view the schedule of presenters. For questions contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes. org. Church members and regular attendees at St. Luke's use code 13GLOBAL to receive a discounted rate. Register at st.lukes.org/summit. Questions? Contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org. LIVING THE SERIES-GOING DEEPER IN OUR VALUES: “Living the Series” will be offered as an additional component to the sermon series. This gathering will be a conversational, empowering response to the word proclaimed. We are diving into our core values and discussing how they relate to erasing prejudices, reconciliation, and advocacy. This time together will prepare our hearts for the Ragtime musical. Join us TODAY from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Attic. NEXGEN WEEKLY PROGRAMMING: High School students, grades 9-12, meet Wednesdays in the Attic (Building C) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Middle school students, grades 6-8, participate in FUEL Thursdays in the Attic from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Stay up to date with middle and high school programs and events by visiting www.nexgenministries.com. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org with questions. SUNDAY PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES: Sundays through August 18. •Infants through pre-school age children continue to meet as usual downstairs in Building B. •Summer programming for incoming Kindergarten through 4th grade students is at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Janet Chambers at jchambers@st.lukes.org to sign up to serve. •Merge, for incoming 5th through 8th graders, continues Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Attic of Building C. High school students can assist with the Elementary program in the Fellowship Hall. Call the Grow office at 407.876.4991 ext. *258 to sign up. •Young adults drop in for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. in the workroom of Building C (1st floor). This group is studying Adam Hamilton’s “Christianity’s Family Tree.” This video series/discussion will delve into many Christian denominations. •Adults, check out classes listed in the Worship Guide or visit www.st.lukes.org/grow for a complete list. FALL CLASS SIGN UP: A St. Luker commits to Grow and here is your chance. Don’t miss your opportunity to study great content with experienced facilitators, lively discussion and positive growth. Sign up for a life changing study at www.st.lukes.org/grow; sign into Kingdom Builders and register, or you can also register in the Building C Rotunda. HEAVEN IS FOR REAL: Beginning TODAY, the Connections Class will be spend five weeks discussing Todd Burpo's book, “Heaven is for Real,” a little boy's astounding story of his trip to heaven and back. Everyone is invited to join the class for great discussion with a family feel! The class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C (right next to the donuts). No need to purchase a book. TRACE THE JOURNEYS OF PAUL IN GREECE IN 2014: Pastor Bill is returning to Greece for 8 days starting April 26, 2014 followed by an optional three-day Greek island cruise including Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos and Santorini. Informational brochures have been placed in the information racks around campus. WESLEY HERITAGE TOUR 2014: Join Pastor Jad and Shelly Denmark on a 9-day trip to England starting July 7, 2014 with an optional four-day London tour. The 9-day trip will visit Epworth, the childhood home of John and Charles Wesley, the birthplace of the Methodist movement, as well as London, Bristol, Bath, Stratford and Oxford. Informational brochures have been placed in the information racks around campus. LIFE COACHING SEMINAR: This interactive class will help participants engage in personal discovery to bridge the gap between desire and realization of your goals. Using hands-on exercises, participants will follow a sequence of steps to identify and reach their goals. The workshop is facilitated by Lisa Quinn, LMHC, on Thursday, September 19, 26 & October 3 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 201. To pre-register, call St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center at 407.876.4991 ext. *250.
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Serve Within Our Community NEXT COST OF POVERTY EXPERIENCE (C.O.P.E.) AUGUST 11: This two-hour simulation helps you experience what it means to live a month in the shoes of families between 100%-200% of the poverty level. This activity is for those who want to do more than talk about poverty. Appropriate for middle school age or older. Participate Sunday, August 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Meghan Killingsworth at mkillingsworth@st.lukes.org to sign up. Register one week in advance for childcare at www.st.lukes.org/childcare. GOODWILL DONATION DRIVE: We are collecting donations through the Goodwill Drive from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11. We collect only gently used clothing, shoes and small household items. If you would like to volunteer sorting and loading please visit www.carecalendar.org for a complete list of times. Enter calendar id 142260 and security code 5839 to log in. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME STRETCH: We are finishing construction on our latest Habitat house in Winter Garden! Volunteers are needed to help with construction and to provide and serve lunch. Construction takes place Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 720 Park Avenue, Winter Garden. To sign up and for details, contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. Within Our Church JOB OPENING: St. Luke’s is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Instrumentalists for our Music Ministries. This position serves as the primary accompanist for the Sanctuary Choir, ensembles, children’s and youth choirs and the gospel choir as well as the organist for all traditional worship services. This position will coordinate all musical needs for weddings and funerals conducted at the church.This is an hourly position estimated at 25-28 hours per week. Medical benefits included. Send resume to Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org by Wednesday, August 7, 2013. MARKETING INTERNSHIP: Enhance your resume by joining the marketing team and completing an internship with St. Luke’s. Learn about website redesign, event marketing, email marketing and social media! Contact Dawn Fleming at dfleming@st.lukes.org with questions or to submit a resume. HELP WITH RAGTIME: Looking for a way to support the St. Luke’s summer musical? Help sell tickets between all services on August 11 and/or 18. You can also volunteer to sell concessions Friday, August 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, August 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and/or Sunday, August 18 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please contact Dede Duncan at dduncan@st.lukes.org to sign up. IN-HOME-CARE MINISTRY: The In-Home-Care Ministry provides food for people who are in a crisis situation and don't have a family member available to assist. Meals are prepared and delivered to the home of the church member. Contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or ccrowley@st.lukes.org. TECH VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer to operate video cameras and ProPresenter, our worship presentation software. No experience required. Contact Vince Lepore at vlepore@st.lukes.org to sign up! INSPIRATIONAL WRITERS: Volunteers are needed to write greeting cards for our military men and women, veterans at the V.A. Community Living Facility in Orlando, our shut-ins and to welcome St. Luke’s new members. Cards and postage are provided. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH RE•DEFINE: Sign up to serve communion, help with prayer stations, ushering, or a mix of all. Contact Bradley Roberts at broberts@st.lukes.org to get started! Children's Ministries: Servant Ministers needed to help smooth the path for children during our Sunday morning programming and Thursday Evening THRIVE. Each Helping Hands Servant Minister is paired with a child that has a need for additional guidance, so that the child is equipped to succeed and know God’s love. Please respond to Jayne Andrews, Director of Children and Family Ministries at jandrews@st.lukes.org to get connected and discuss availability. CELEBRATION, JOY AND EXCITEMENT: Our Children’s Ministries Sunday programming is growing by leaps and bounds! Can you spare an hour once a month during the 9:30 a.m. service to assist as a Servant Minister? Contact Jayne Andrews at jandrews@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *237 to get connected. IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW, LEAD!: Are you interested in facilitating a small group this fall? A variety of opportunities and level of commitment exist. Contact God for inspiration and Joline for information. Joline can be reached at 407.876.4991 ext. *264 or jkrolicki@st.lukes.org. BE A BUDDY TO A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Buddy Break provides free respite care one Saturday morning or Friday evening a month for children/young teens with special needs and their siblings. Training is provided. Volunteers age 14+ may receive community service hours. Registered nurses are also needed. Contact Donna Barley at dbarley367@gmail.com or 407.341.5068 or visit www.st.lukes.org/buddybreak.
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