AUGUST 17, 2014
WORSHIP What's up with worship? New series starts August 24!
Traditional Worship Prelude Gathering for Worship Introit “Let There Be Praise” Susan Williams and Fernando Varela, duet
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”From All That Dwell Below the Skies”................#101
*Opening Prayer Passing the Peace & Welcome Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “The Prayer” Susan Williams and Fernando Varela, duet
Relationslips: Every Family Has a Story A Study of Genesis From the very beginning God’s people have had complex relationships. Regardless of how relationships are defined, being in relation to another human being is work that requires grace, reconciliation, and respect. Using the complex family dynamics found throughout the book of Genesis, we will begin to uncover the joys and struggles of living life in community.
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.....94 Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32 Devotion Commit Campaign Update *Hymn ”Spirit of the Living God”......................................#393
*Benediction
“The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude
*Please stand in praise to God if you are able
Join us!
The flowers on the altar are given by the Dingee Family in memory of Mark’s mother, Mary.
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: Dr. William S. Barnes
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 Willliams
Liturgical Worship Announcement After piloting our 8:00 a.m. Liturgical Worship Service for just under six months, we solicited feedback from the worshipping congregation. The survey responses overwhelmingly indicated that attendees preferred our traditional style of worship. Starting Sunday, August 24 the 8:00 a.m. service will return to a traditional format.
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UNEWS Commit Campaign Update Today During all worship services today, find out the latest information from our Building Committee, Church Council members, and Pastors Jenn and Bill. We are excited to be able to share the latest recommendations from church leaders that will move us closer to our goals! If you have questions or would like additional information we invite you to join us in the Fellowship Hall after each worship service for Q&A with these leaders.
THRIVE is Moving to Wednesdays
Starting September 3, St. Luke’s will offer expanded programming for children, youth, and adults as THRIVE moves to Wednesdays. Childcare will be available by reservation at www.st.lukes.org/ childcare. To sign up for groups and activities visit www.st.lukes.org/thrive or stop by the tables in the Rotunda of Building C on August 24 and August 31. Time 3:00 to 4:00 3:00 to 4:30 3:00 to 4:30 4:00 to 5:00 4:00 to 5:15 4:30 to 5:00 5:15 to 5:45 5:00 to 6:00 5:00 to 5:45 5:15 to 7:00 5:45 to 6:25 6:15 to 9:00 6:15 to 9:00 6:30 to 8:30 6:45 to 7:40 6:30 to 8:30
Age Group K through 5 3s and 4s Adult 2nd-5th Grade Grades K & 1 3s and 4s Grades K & 1 Grades 3-5 4 year olds All Grades 6-12 Infants-PreK Elementary Youth Youth Adult
7:00 to 9:00
Grade 10 - Adult
Program Afterschool Activities for Children Creative Movement/Ballet; Fee-based Disciple 1 Fastrack 24 weeks Choir Rehearsal Evening Activities for Children Wee Singers Preschool Age Choir Rehearsal Theater Dance; Fee-based Art Class; Fee-based Dinner Youth Choir Childcare Evening Activities for Children Book Club, Pottery, Ultimate Frisbee & more! Hand Bell Choir Growth Groups, FPU, Disciple 1, Covenant, Relationslips Sanctuary Choir
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.
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)
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 AUDIENCES LOVE BIG FISH: Purchase tickets in the Welcome Hall of Building C, outside of the Sanctuary, or at www.st.lukes.org/bigfish. Tickets are $10. Children under 3 who will sit on a parent's lap do not need a ticket. If you have questions about purchasing tickets, call the church office at 407.876.4991. Performances dates TODAY at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 24 at 2:30 p.m. 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 is now open at www.st.lukes.org/sports for boys and girls of all skill levels from PreK - 7th grade. Registration fee is $99, and the eight-week season runs September 15 to November 15. CLUSTER GROUPS: 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. Young Adults: Meet today at Loudmouth Grill at 12:30 p.m. The group will then attend the 2:30 p.m. performance of Big Fish. Justice: Are you a person with a passion for social justice? What does it have to do with your faith? What is the United Methodist Church's position? Meet with us on Saturday, September 13 in Building C Room 200-202 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. Gospel Choir: Open to middle school students through adults. Meet in Building B Room 209 starting Sunday, September 7 at 3:30 p.m. Rehearsal goes until 5:00 p.m. Contact Bradley Roberts at broberts@ st.lukes.org with questions. Register now! Classes for children and teens include preschool art, children’s fine art studio, paper mache, etiquette, dance classes, Musikgarten, Holiday Glee, group piano or strings, and Take the Stage theater class. Opportunities for adults include intermediate tap, photography, basic crocheting/knitting, Zumba, and private music instruction. For the complete schedule with descriptions and pricing visit www.st.lukes.org/soa. Contact Cindy Brough at 407.876.5226 or cbrough@st.lukes.org. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: A grief support group meets Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in the Building C Special Events Dining Room. Dr. David Stephens will facilitate. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. MEN CAN USE A STEPHEN MINISTER TOO: Sometimes men feel like they must be the strong ones and that they have no one to turn to in difficult times. Call Pastor David Stephens at 407.876.4991 ext. *233 or Carol Crowley 407.876.4991 ext. *262 to learn more about the Stephen Ministry. 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. WELCOME LUNCH: If you are new to St. Luke's join us for lunch on Sunday, August 24 at 12:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall across from the Sanctuary. Childcare is provided. R.S.V.P. to Carol Crowley at ccrowley@ st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *262. FREE LIFE COACHING SEMINAR: Using hands-on exercises, participants will follow a sequence of steps to identify and reach their goals. 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. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 to pre-register. GROWING UP WITH YOUR CHILDREN: Dr. Joanne MacPherson will discuss the challenges of raising children and the demands it places on parents to grow themselves. Wednesday, September 17 for infants to age 5; Wednesday, September 24 for ages 6-12 years; Wednesday, October 1 for ages 13-18 years. All sessions will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Building B Room 203. No charge! Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 to pre-register. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST. LUKE'S?: Get the latest info on Facebook at facebook.com/stlukesorlando and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/stlukesorlando. View the weekly newsletter at www.st.lukes.org/ news and 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: In August the children will learn about being a peacemaker. Each lesson will talk about how different people in the Bible made peace with others. Happy are people who make peace, because they will be called God’s children (Matthew 5:9). TODAY AT 9:30 A.M. ONLY SUMMER SUNDAY PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: There will be no Sunday morning 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 MEETS TONIGHT: Tonight the Youth Group will meet from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Youth Group is open to Grades 6-12. Join in activities, Bible study, music and worship. Anyone interested in joining the Youth Praise Team meet in the Attic of Building C at 4:00 p.m. Stay up to date by visiting www.st.lukes.org/youth. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org. IMPRINT YOUTH CAMP NOVEMBER 14 TO 16: Registration for Imprint is now open. Imprint is a youth group movement at the Warren W. Willis United Methodist Camp in Fruitland Park, FL. It has a mission to empower, to encourage, to give hope, and to educate our youth to make a difference with their lives. Imprint will be an unforgettable weekend at camp for middle school and high school students. Visit st.lukes. org/youth to register your student. Registration will close September 12, 2014. 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. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: "Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. Start your children off on the right track - with no debt. FPU can help you plan to send them to college Debt Free! Classes forming for fall Sunday mornings, evenings and Wednesday evenings. Register online at www.st.lukes.org. FALL GROUPS: Back to school isn’t just for kids. Check out the Welcome Hall in Building C next Sunday 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. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Beth Moore's nine week Bible Study called “Children of the Day, 1 & 2 Thessalonians” will be on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. starting August 26 in Building C Room 205-207. You can register on the website at www.st.lukes.org/grow or call Jeanne Gall at 407.876.4991 *221. 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 on 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 St. Lukers are encouraged to take these core classes. Contact Carol Crowley at 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or ccrowley@st.lukes.org to register. The classes equip attendees to make a decision about membership at St. Luke's. All classes are four weeks long. St. Luke’s Here & Now: Classes meet Tuesdays 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.
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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. BACK TO SCHOOL FOR CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS: Educational IMPACT is ramping up for the new school year. Both Pineloch and Mollie Ray are specifically looking for volunteers to focus on reading and math in K-3rd grade. Mollie Ray is in need of 15 more volunteers. Maxey Elementary School in East Winter Garden needs 7 more classroom volunteers to meet their needs. Training is provided for these positions. ALLIES FOR NEW CIRCLES CLASS NEEDED: The next Circles class is beginning their training soon and 12 Allies (volunteers) are needed to meet weekly with individuals working to increase their assets. This 6 month commitment starts in October. Circles’ families are looking for Allies with the following skills: assisting in developing a new business plan, going back to college mid-career, and setting up a home budget. To share your skills, contact Sharon Briggs at 407.876.4991 ext. *239 or sbriggs@st.lukes.org. SHEPHERD’S HOPE ORIENTATION DAY: Volunteer orientation is on Tuesday, August 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the Florida Hospital located at 2800 N. Orange Avenue, Room 305 in Orlando. For details contact Yvette Alphonse at yvette.alphonse@shepherdshope.org. FLORIDA CITY INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION: Everyone (any age and/or experience) can join us, Friday, August 29 to Monday, September 1. Serve our family at the Branches Florida City Community Center by helping with homework, doing service projects, and participating in worship services. This is a great first time mission experience. Cost is $75 per person or $200 per family ($60 if you drive separately). TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: On Sunday, September 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, attend an eye-opening and inspiring simulation called the Cost of Poverty Experience (C.O.P.E). Walk in the shoes of families living in poverty and learn the complexities of poverty and the barriers that keep people in poverty (upper elementary age and up). This is required for East Winter Garden volunteers and highly recommended for volunteers of Educational IMPACT, Family Promise and Jobs Partnership. FURNITURE NEEDED: The Florida United Methodist Conference is sponsoring the Young Adult Missional Movement in its pilot year. There will be three house communities throughout the Conference with one in Orlando. Two of the young adults from the Orlando community will be working as interns at St. Luke's. Four twin beds, gently used linens and towels, side tables, table and floor lamps, and dressers are needed. To donate contact Sharon Briggs at 407.876.4991 ext. *239 or sbriggs@st.lukes.org. Within Our Church CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP NEEDS YOU: Volunteer to usher, set up and tear down the worship venue, play bass or guitar, or operate worship slides. Contact Amy Winslow at awinslow@st.lukes.org to sign up. SANCTUARY CHOIR: Our first rehearsal is Wednesday, August 27 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Susan Brandt at 407.876.4991 ext. *245 or sbrandt@st.lukes.org. 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. BAPTISM HOSTS: Volunteers are needed to meet 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. 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. 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. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY: Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. help is needed with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Contact Jayne Andrews at jandrews@st.lukes.org. YOUTH GROUP: Youth Ministry is in need of volunteers to help run check-in, lead small groups and Bible Studies. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org. For more information visit www.st.lukes.org/youth. ST. LUKE'S AMBASSADORS: If you enjoy meeting people and are passionate about our ministries contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 *258 to learn more about becoming an ambassador. MARKETING INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS: To learn more about internships and volunteer opportunities contact Dawn Fleming at dfleming@st.lukes.org.
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