Thanksgiving Sunday November 25, 2012
July 21, 2013 September 15, 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 The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit (9:30/11:00) “There's Something About That Name”
*Call to Worship *Hymn
“Let There Be Light”..................................................#440
*Opening Prayer The Sacrament of Baptism
Those receiving baptism today: (11:00) Joseph Andrew Field Noah Colin Filar Lyla Beth Tolar
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 Sermon: “Salt and Light” Series: A Ragtime Gospel
Witness in Music
“God Help the Outcasts” (8:00) Susan Brandt “This Little Light of Mine” (9:30/11:00) Sanctuary Choir with Randy Lowe, soloist
*Passing the Peace and Welcome Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory
Contemporary
9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Gathering Song “We Are”
Welcome Call to Worship *Praise Song “We Shine”
*Opening Prayer Praise Songs “Marvelous Light” “Children of God”
The Sacrament of Baptism
Those receiving baptism today: (9:30) Jack David Villegas (11:00) Cameron Thomas Penney
Offering
“Say So”
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 Sermon: “Salt and Light” Series: A Ragtime Gospel
Closing Song
“City On Our Knees”
*Benediction
“God Help the Outcasts” (9:30/11:00) Susan Brandt
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.......94 *Hymn “Victory in Jesus” ...................................................#370
*Benediction & Benediction Response “Go In the Grace of the Lord”
Postlude
The Rev. Jad Denmark
* PLEASE STAND IN PRAISE TO GOD IF YOU ARE ABLE
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. SIGN UP TODAY FOR AUTOMATIC CONTRIBUTIONS: Join us in the Building C North Welcome Hall TODAY and learn how to make your contribution through electronic funds transfer (EFT). 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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Are you ready to COMMIT? Check here for the latest news! Updates are also available online at st.lukes.org/commit.
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LEGACY. LEADERSHIP. LOVE.
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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.
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September/October • On September 8 St. Lukers gathered to review updated campus optimization designs and the connection to community transformation as well as discuss funds needed for each project. • The items listed below are some of the next steps and events that you can expect in the upcoming months. • 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 •
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.
DID YOU MISS THE GATHERING ON SEPTEMBER 8? VISIT ST.LUKES.ORG/COMMIT FOR AN EVENT UPDATE.
DINNER IS READY! SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR COMMIT CAMPAIGN DINNERS THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 1. FORMAL INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW.
For information about the Commit Campaign visit st.lukes.org/commit.
Connect Cluster Groups: Pick up a list of cluster groups from campus info racks or visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUSTER GROUP: Do you enjoy photography? We are gauging interest in a photography cluster group. Please contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org for more information. YOUNG ADULTS CLUSTER GROUP: This group meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month in the Attic in Building C at 7:00 p.m. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org for more information. St. Luke's School of the Arts: Quality arts education for the community at affordable rates. Visit www. st.lukes.org/soa for a class schedule, descriptions and pricing. Classes are available for all ages! Contact Cindy Brough at 407.876.5226 or cbrough@st.lukes.org for more information about the opportunities listed here. Take the stage: In this theater experience, students (grades 3-8) will participate in a full musical production. The group meets weekly for 15 weeks on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 17. No experience required. BEGINNING TAP CLASS: This 12-week beginner's class for adults of all ages meets weekly from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m beginning Tuesday, September 17. Tuition is $90 plus a $10 registration fee. Students provide their own tap shoes. MUSIKGARTEN: Music classes for children 15 months to 3 ½ years of age. Participants sing, chant, move, dance, listen and play simple instruments together. The 12-week classes are held on Thursday mornings. LOVE TO WRITE?: Creative Writing and Illustrating (Grades 3-5) meets from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17. Teen Writing (Grades 6-12) begins Monday, September 23 and meets from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Adult Writing Workshop resumes Tuesday, September 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. TAKE THE MYSTERY OUT OF YOUR CAMERA’S MANUAL SETTINGS: Take the confusion out of features of your digital or 35mm film SLR camera with this seven-week class, and also learn how to take better photos. This class meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Senior Lunch and Program: Gather with us on Friday, September 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Following refreshments and lunch, the curtain will rise on a captivating performance of music, song and fun! All are invited to join in! For reservations, call Debbi Gale at 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, September 17. Military Car wash and Classic Car Show: Saturday, September 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $5. Proceeds go towards mailing packages to the deployed military. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. NAMI MENTAL ILLNESS: On September 24 the support group for those with mental illness will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 201. Contact Tracy Lutz at 407.253.1900. The group for families also meets at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 202. Contact Bernie at 407.765.8644. Dinner For Eight: "Fall" back into the swing of things at our kickoff event Saturday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy good food and meet new people! Bring a heavy appetizer. Dessert and drinks will be provided. Call or email Tania Mark at 407.797.4685 or flamboyanst@aol.com. Grief Support Group: Pastor David Stephens will lead this group for five weeks beginning Wednesday, September 25 in Building B Room 201. To register contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION CLASS: Assertive Communication is the ability to express one’s thoughts and feelings while respecting others. “I” messages, body language, listening skills, and positive verbal expressions will be covered. Join us Tuesdays, October 1, 8 & 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Building B Room 212. Call St. Luke’s Counseling Center at 407.876.4991 ext.*250 to register. COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER: Receive counseling in areas such as stress management, depression, anger, domestic violence, eating disorders, and grief. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 for an appointment. New Exercise/Boot Camp: Join Chris Smith, certified personal trainer and group instructor, on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Coleman Gymnasium. $5.00 per person. Contact ksmith@st.lukes.org. Making strides against Breast Cancer: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is Saturday, October 19, at Lake Eola. Want to join the St. Luke’s team? Contact ccrowley@st.lukes.org. HELP US GET TO 1,000 LIKES! For the latest St. Luke's news like us on Facebook at facebook.com/ stlukesorlando or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/stlukesorlando.
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We are so glad that you decided to check out St. Luke's! Let us help you NEW TO get connected. Contact the Connect and Care office at 407.876.4991 ST. LUKE'S? ext.*262 or email Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org.
For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/connect.
Grow Thursday night dinners: Join us September 19 for pot roast, mashed potatoes, salad, a veggie, rolls and dessert. $6.00 adults and children over 12, $4.00 children 6-12, $3.00 children 2-6 and a family max of $20.00. Please sign up by calling Dede Duncan at 407.876.4991 ext. *296, emailing dduncan@st.lukes.org or signing up at the information rack outside the Reception office by the Monday before the dinner. Fall Class sign Ups: Complete Disciple I and then take any other class in the series. No prerequisite for Financial Peace University. Sign up at st.lukes.org/grow. Ragtime talkback with pastor Bill: Though the musical Ragtime is set in 1906, its issues are still relevant and worth talking about today. Discuss major themes from Ragtime and look deeper into Sunday’s scripture. Talkbacks are Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Building B Room 209. Children’s Ministries: Children learn, discover, worship, serve and most importantly grow together in their understanding of what it means to be a disciple. Please stop by the Welcome Window in Building B on Sunday mornings if you did not receive an email with your child’s room assignment. Merge (GRADES 5-6): Does the Bible seem confusing to you? In Merge, we make the Bible usable by showing how its stories connect. Join us in the Attic of Building C at 9:30 a.m. for games, videos, Bible study and activities that make scripture come alive. For more information, email Dave Jans at djans@st.lukes.org. Echo (GRADES 7-8): Each week in Echo, we dive into Bible stories to find out how the lessons of the past can Echo in our lives today. Join us in Building C Room 205-207 from 9:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. to go deeper into the Bible with your fellow students. For more information, email Dave Jans at djans@st.lukes.org. High School (GRADES 9-12): Join us as we grow deeper into our spiritual journey in Building C Room 204-206 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For more information contact Andrew Miller at amiller@st.lukes.org. Youth Ministries 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. Beatitudes Study: A study on the Beatitudes with Pastor David and Marca Stephens begins Thursday, September 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 202. Jesus intended for his “Bold – Attitudes” to be life changing and revolutionary! R.S.V.P. to Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. The Connections Class: All are invited at 9:30 a.m. on September 22 to the Special Events Dining Room in Building C (right next to the donuts!) as we begin the study, "Sermon on the Mount: Connecting to the Community" by Bill Hybels. Contact Carol Johnson at cej1949@gmail.com for more information. Life Coaching Seminar: This class helps participants bridge the gap between desire and realization of their goals. Thursday, September 19, 26 & October 3 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 201. To register call St. Luke’s Community Counseling Center at 407.876.4991 ext. *250. Trace the Journeys of Paul in Greece: Join Pastor Bill in Greece for 8 days starting April 26, 2014 with an optional three-day Greek island cruise including Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos and Santorini. Informational brochures have been placed in the information racks around campus. Traveling to Greece with Pastor Bill?: Pack your spiritual suitcase. This Disciple 2 class meets Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in Building C Room 200. Wesley Heritage Tour: Join Pastor Jad and Shelly Denmark on a 9-day trip to England starting July 7, 2014 with an optional four-day London tour. Visit Epworth as well as London, Bristol, Bath, Stratford and Oxford. Informational brochures have been placed in the information racks around campus. BECOME A ST. LUKER...TAKE THE FIRST STEPS If you are interested in membership at St. Luke's take the first steps! Visit st.lukes.org/grow for course descriptions or contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. 1. Attend a Welcome Gathering: The next gathering will be December 1. 2. Attend Learn Classes (Beginnings, Bible Basics, Wesley Way, St. Luke's 101) If you are new or returning to church we invite you to take all four classes. If you are transferring from another church where you have been active, we invite you to take Wesley Way and St. Luke's 101. Attend either on Sundays or Tuesdays. All courses are four sessions. Childcare available by reservation. 3. Attend the Decide Class This final class builds on the experiences from the first four courses and empowers participants to continue their Christian journey. Subjects include the spiritual disciplines, The Bible in 12 Words, Commit and Meet Jesus on the Road. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/grow.
Serve Within Our Community HABITAT HOUSE DEDICATION CEREMONY: Celebrate with us and the family, and see the beautiful home our team has built. The dedication ceremony will be Sunday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m. at 710 S. Park Ave. in Winter Garden. Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext.*239. GLOBAL PEACE FILM FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 17-22: This film festival was established to utilize the power of the motion picture to further the goal of peace on earth. See films from around the world, attend panels, meet filmmakers and hear from local activists. For a full schedule go to www.peacefilmfest.org. Shepherd’s Hope: Licensed health care professionals, eligibility specialists, front desk assistants, and interpreters are needed. Shepherd’s Hope and the Florida Department of Health will train all general (nonclinical) volunteers. Volunteer orientation is Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. and Licensed Health Care Provider orientation is at 7:00 p.m. at Florida Hospital Seventh Day Adventist Church at 2800 N. Orange Avenue, Room 305 in Orlando. Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. Coalition FOR THE HOMELESS: Saturday, September 21 volunteers are needed to bake at St. Luke’s from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., cook at Coalition (usually done by 5:30 p.m.), or serve at Coalition from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239 to sign up. ANNUAL SUNDAY SERVE: All United Methodist churches in the East Central District are challenged to serve on Sunday, September 29. Sign up with Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext.*239. CIRCLES CAMPAIGN INFORMATION MEETING: Learn about the Circles Campaign Tuesday, October 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 201. Circles builds relationships across socioeconomic lines empowering families and changing the perception of poverty. Sign up at st.lukes.org/grow. SHALOM READING MINISTRY READING HELPERS: Help inmates increase reading and education levels and avoid repeating the cycle. Training provided. Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239 to sign up. Contact Frank Brough at f_brough@yahoo.com for ministry info. SHALOM ANGEL TREE COORDINATORS NEEDED: Use your event planning skills to coordinate this year’s party. Planning begins in October. Please contact Michaleen Mears at 407.312.8881 or Sue Hightower at 407.408.7789 for more information or send an email to theshalomministry@gmail.com. UMW Rummage sale: Saturday, September 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Drop off donations such as housewares, clean clothes, furniture, knick-knacks, shoes, and toys in the Fellowship Hall Thursday and Friday before the sale. All proceeds will go to missions and charities. Do you currently volunteer at Shepherd’s Hope? Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes. org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239 to let us know which clinic and in what capacity you are serving as we gain a better understanding of where St. Lukers serve in the community. Within Our Church Temporary I.T. Assistant: Skills should include basic image design and re-sizing, HTML and other web technologies, database management, page layout, basic SQL statement writing, understanding ASP Code, knowledge in Windows XP, 7 & Mac OSX and basic understanding of networks and TCP/IP. Candidate must be organized, a self-starter, and have analytic, research, and problem solving skills. Hourly position with some flexibility in schedule. Maximum 30 hours per week. Expected length of assignment is October 2013 through May 2014. Submit resumes to Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org by September 20. Christmas Concerts Are Coming! Share your musical talents as part of our orchestra. Contact David Patrick at dpatrick@st.lukes.org for more information. CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES: Our Sunday programming at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. is growing! Can you assist a lead Servant Minister one Sunday a month? Contact Jayne Andrews at jandrews@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *237. Support the team throughout the week by assisting with sorting, packing, collating, and cutting Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *258. Join the Thursday Night Dinner Team: Serve dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Can you spare even one Thursday a month? Contact Dede Duncan at dduncan@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *296. UMW Donations needed: Canning jars and/or covers for preparing preserves are needed for this year's bazaar. Place donations in the Fellowship Hall behind the lattice (to the left of the stage). SMALL GROUP FACILITATORS NEEDED: Contact Joline Krolicki at 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. Contact Donna Barley at dbarley367@gmail.com or 407.341.5068 or visit www.st.lukes.org/buddybreak. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.