AUGUST 17, 31, 2014
WORSHIP What's up with worship? The series continues!
Traditional Worship Prelude Gathering for Worship Introit “We Fall Down” Kevin Brassard, soloist
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” (vs. 1-4)...........#79
*Opening Prayer Passing the Peace & Welcome Witness in Music “Praise the Lord” Kevin Brassard, soloist
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.
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “Remember Me” Kevin Brassard and Marybeth Ortiz, duet
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.....94 *Hymn ”O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee”....................#430
Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6, 15-16 Sermon: "Abram, Sarai, Hagar - Three's a Crowd" Series: Relationslips
*Hymn
”Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”.....................#358
Join us!
*Benediction
“The Lord Bless and Keep You”
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: 8:00 and 9:30 a.m.: Dr. William S. Barnes 11:00 a.m.: The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
*Postlude
*Please stand in praise to God if you are able
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: Dr. William S. Barnes
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UNEWS Big Fish Thank You A huge thank you goes out to all of the cast, crew, staff and volunteers who helped make St. Luke's production of Big Fish a success! Thousands of attendees were able to experience St. Luke's outstanding performing arts, as well as our core values of hospitality and community.
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. 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 Children's Choir Evening Activities for Children Wee Singers Preschool Age K1 Chorale 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
Financial Update as of July 2014 Year To Date Income: Year To Date Expenses: Over/(Under):
JUNE $2,239,836 $2,364,729 ($124,893.77)
JULY $2,524,448 $2,727,734 ($203,286)
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 LAST DAYS OF SOCCER REGISTRATION: Register boys and girls of all skill levels from PreK - 7th grade at www.st.lukes.org/sports. Registration fee is $99, and the eight-week season runs September 15 to November 15. Registration closes tonight. Email Chad Wood at cwood@st.lukes.org with questions. UMW RUMMAGE SALE FOR MISSIONS ON SEPTEMBER 13: Join us in the Fellowship Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donations of gently used clothes, furniture, household items, knick knacks, electronics, etc., are greatly appreciated! Drop off items starting Thursday evening September 11. If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions, please call Karen at 407.876.5532 or Annmarie at 407.279.8260. 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. 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 Sunday, September 7 at 3:30 p.m. Rehearsal goes until 5:00 p.m. Contact Bradley Roberts at broberts@st.lukes.org. Moms United (pregnant moms and moms with kids of all ages): Kick off the start of the 2014-15 year on Wednesday, September 3 with a party in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00 p.m. Food and drinks provided. Register for childcare at www.st.lukes.org/childcare. Contact momsunited.cluster@st.lukes.org. ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: We are celebrating 20 years in the community! Fall session starts September 4. Classes in art, dance, etiquette, music, photography and more are offered on the St. Luke’s campus. Visit www.st.lukes.org/soa or call 407.876.5226 for more information. “Manners Matter”: Etiquette for Today’s Kids: This nine-week interactive class for grades 3 to 5 reinforces proper etiquette and good manners along with the ability to interact with others. Focusing on common courtesies, accepting differences and diversity, managing conflict, along with dining and social skills, this class will meet on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting September 18. Visual Arts Classes for Children: The following classes for ages 4 through grade 5 are being offered this fall. “Hands On!”: In this 15-week hands-on class, pre-school students (4 years olds as of September 1) will work with media such as clay, chalk and paint with emphasis on the creative process. Class meets Fridays from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. or Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. starting September 5 and 10. Children’s Fine Art Studio: This 12-week hands-on class for students in grades 1 to 3 explores the world of fine art. Inspired by the Masters, participants will create 2D and 3D art projects while exploring concepts of line and texture. Class meets Thursdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning September 4. Paper Mache in Different Ways: Put a modern twist on this ancient art form. Students in grades 3 to 5 will learn at least three methods of paper mache during this 10-week class creating an animal, a vessel and an item of choice. Class meets Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting September 16. Zumba Dance: Join certified Zumba instructor Becca Jo Cross on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building A Room 202 for this fun, high-energy, dance class! This class is currently offered free (donations accepted). Wear workout clothes and gym shoes. Ages middle school through adult. 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 register. 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. 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.
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GROW WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL/WEDNESDAY THRIVE PROGRAMMING: Wednesday afternoon, children (grades K-5) will learn about themselves and their family through spiritual formation rotations, creative expression, movie segments, and games. Wednesday evening, children will make connections through spiritual formation rotations, mission activities, and expressive arts. On Wednesday afternoon sign-in begins in Building A Room 201 at 3:00 p.m. On Wednesday evening sign-in begins in the Coleman Gymnasium at 6:15 p.m. Register at www.st.lukes.org/children. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org for more information. WEDNESDAY DINNER: Join us from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a home cooked meal. The dinner menu for September 3 includes beef stroganoff over noodles, carrots, tossed salad, rolls, cookies, lemonade and iced tea. Cost is $6.00 for adults and children over 12, $4.00 for children 6-12, $3.00 for children under 6 and a $20.00 family max. R.S.V.P. weekly by Monday to Dede Duncan at 407.876.4991 ext. *296. MOM AND ME WEEKEND AT LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER: Friday, September 12 to Sunday, September 14. For more information and to register visit www.lecfamily.org. SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING: Preschoolers: Each lesson will talk about being a peacemaker and how different people in the Bible made peace with others. Check in at the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B. Elementary, middle and high school students: NO Sunday morning programming TODAY, August 31. YOUTH GROUP MEETS TONIGHT: Students in grades 6-12 meet from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Join us for dinner, 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: Imprint, a youth group movement at the Warren W. Willis United Methodist Camp in Fruitland Park, FL empowers youth to make a difference in their lives. Imprint is for middle school and high school students. Visit st.lukes.org/youth to register your student. Registration will close September 12. EXEGESIS: Dig deeper into the sermon series and scriptures for the week with Pastor Bill. Class resumes September 11 in Building B Room 209, and will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 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: When you have financial peace, you can accomplish amazing things! Register NOW at www.st.lukes.org/grow for classes starting September 3 and 7 or contact Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org. FALL GROUPS: Back to school isn’t just for kids. Check out the Welcome Hall in Building C 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. NEW RELATIONSLIPS STUDY GROUPS: Using the church-wide Relationslips study guide, groups will dig deeper into the scripture stories in Genesis and reflect on relationships in our own lives. Groups meet Sundays in the Building C Special Events Dining Room at 11:00 a.m., Wednesdays in the Building C Office Conference Room at 8:00 a.m., Wednesdays in Building C Room 201-203 at 6:30 p.m., or Thursdays in Building C Room 204-206 at 10:00 a.m. WALK TO EMMAUS: 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 email Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org. 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. 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. Visit st.lukes.org/ membership for course descriptions. 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. 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. ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR HABITAT SEPTEMBER 13: Tasks include cutting rafter tails, installing rough fascia, roof decking and installing the carport ceiling. We need 30 extra people to complete these tasks on schedule. Work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 555 Bethune Avenue in East Winter Garden. 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 (for 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 WOMEN'S CHORALE: Beginning Monday, September 15 all women of St. Luke’s will have an opportunity to sing together in the Women’s Chorale. This group will meet on selected Monday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Building B Room 209. Selections will be both sacred and secular in nature. For more information contact Susan Brandt, Director of Traditional Music, at sbrandt@st.lukes.org. 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: We are always welcoming new singers! If you are interested in trying us out, why not come to our choir retreat on Saturday, September 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.? We’ll unveil our Christmas selections and join in fun and incredible fellowship. Regular choir rehearsals are held Wednesdays 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 and 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. 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.
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