Thanksgiving Sunday November 25, 2012
July 21, 29, 20132013 September 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) “Stand Up and Bless the Lord”
*Call to Worship *Hymn
“Praise, My Soul the King of Heaven”.......................#66
*Opening Prayer Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14, 24-29 Sermon: “A New Pledge” Series: A Ragtime Gospel
Witness in Music
“At His Name” (8:00) Mixed Ensemble (9:30/11:00) Sanctuary Choir
Call to Prayer Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Offering and Offertory
Contemporary
9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Gathering Song “Redeemed”
Welcome Call to Worship *Praise Song “With One Voice”
*Opening Prayer Praise Songs
“Let It Be Known” “Salvation Is Here”
Offering
“The Solid Rock”
Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14, 24-29 Sermon: “A New Pledge” Series: A Ragtime Gospel
Closing Song “Our God”
*Benediction
“In Heaven's Eyes” (8:00/9:30/11:00) Mixed Ensemble
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.......94 *Hymn “Standing on the Promises” ...................................#374
*Benediction & Benediction Response “Go in the Grace of the Lord”
Postlude
* PLEASE STAND IN PRAISE TO GOD IF YOU ARE ABLE
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in memory of Trudy Seibold, mother of AnnMarie Alamia.
The Rev. Corey Jones The rosebud on the altar in Contemporary Worship is celebrate the birth of Addison Makoa Prost, daughter Matthew Prost and Natalie Rhodes.
Baptism Class: Sunday, October 6 at 4:30 p.m. in Building C Special Events Dining Room. No reservation necessary. No childcare available. 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: Sign up today to make your contribution through electronic funds transfer (EFT) online at st.lukes.org. Choose "Online Giving" at the top of the page or under the Commit tab. 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. •
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. • Begin one-on-one meetings with potential donors for first commitments and legacy gifts to campus and community plans • Train volunteers serving with multiple community organizations and ministries • Recruit and train Circle Leaders and Circle Allies • Map the East Winter Garden community •
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 • The Big Event at Hard Rock Live *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 ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Visit www.st.lukes.org/soa for a class schedule, descriptions and pricing. Contact Cindy Brough at 407.876.5226 or cbrough@st.lukes.org for more information or to sign up. ATTENTION STRINGS PLAYERS IN GRADES 3-6: Violin, viola, cello and string bass players with at least two years of previous experience are invited to join St. Luke’s School of the Arts’ Group Strings ensemble. Meet on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. in Building B Room 205. SPECIAL NEEDS MUSIC THERAPY: The School of the Arts is pleased to welcome board-certified music therapist, Treva Collins, to the staff. Treva offers both private and group sessions for special needs students utilizing singing, moving, listening and instrumental exploration. CLUSTER GROUPS: Pick up a list of cluster groups from campus info racks or visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups. BOWLING CLUSTER GROUP: The Bowling Cluster Group will meet at the World Bowling Center at 6540 Canada Ave. on Monday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. Email bowling.cluster@st.lukes.org for details. GOSPEL CHOIR: Meets in Building B Room 209 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month. Contact Bradley Roberts at gospelchoir.cluster@st.lukes.org for more information. YOUNG ADULTS: 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. OPEN ARMS LGBTQA: This inspiring, lively and affirming group is open to all LGBTQ persons and allies. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month in the Attic of Building C. Contact openarms. cluster@st.lukes.org for additional events throughout the month. PUMPKIN PATCH: The St. Luke’s Youth Ministries Pumpkin Patch will open for business on Thursday, October 3 near the picnic tables behind Building C. The patch will be open Monday- Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For the safety of all those serving and visiting, the throughway portion of the road behind Building C will be closed from October 2 through October 31. Please allow for extra time to maneuver around campus next month. SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH: This group will meet on Sunday, October 6 at the Bahama Breeze on International Drive, at 12:30 p.m. For reservations or cancellations call Becky Garner at 407.351.4875. NAMI MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUPS: On Tuesday, October 8 and 22. NAMI Connection Support Group will meet in Building B Room 201 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Tracy Lutz at 407.253.1900. The NAMI Family Support Group will meet in Building B Room 205 at 6:30 p.m. Contact Bernie at 407.765.8644 MEN'S CAFE GROUP: Get together with other men as we discuss current events, books, history, government policy, ethics and beyond. This is not a Bible study, though we do gather in the spirit as Christian brothers. Thursday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in the Special Events Dining (just off the Building C Rotunda). 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. FAMILY CAMPOUT: The second annual St. Luke's Fall Family Campout is Friday, October 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be food trucks available (at a cost), campfire songs, stories in the pumpkin patch, s’mores and a hot breakfast. The cost of $25.00 per family includes breakfast and snacks only. Bring your own tent, RV, or camper (no hook-ups available, showers and bathrooms will be open in Building C). Space is limited. All campsites must be reserved prior to event. For more information and to register visit st.lukes.org/events. 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. ARE YOU AT THE END OF YOUR ROPE? Stephen Ministers are caring members of the congregation who have been trained for 50 hours on how to be there for you. They are there to help you bear your burden in confidence, never judging you. Call our Care office to learn more about the Stephen Ministry and how you can be matched confidentially with a Stephen Minister. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. ST. LUKE’S 60+ SINGLES: Thursday, October 3, potluck and movie at 6:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200202. The movie will be Now You See Me. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org with questions. 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.
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Grow THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER: Join us October 3 for meat or veggie lasagna, garden salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. $6.00 adults and children over 12, $4.00 children 6-12, $3.00 children 2-6. Family max of $20.00. R.S.V.P. to Dede Duncan at 407.876.4991 ext. *296, dduncan@st.lukes.org or sign the THRIVE booklet in the information rack outside the Reception office. All reservations should be made by the Monday before the dinner. Discovery Class: More than a Bible study, we are a caring prayer group of 14 women. Come and join with us at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in Building C Room 205-207 or call Bea Pederson at 407.721.0610. 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): 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): 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 on Sundays as we grow deeper into our spiritual journey in Building C Room 204-206 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Contact Andrew Miller at amiller@st.lukes.org. YOUTH MINISTRIES: 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 by visiting www.nexgenministries.com. Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org with questions. THE CONNECTIONS CLASS: All are invited TODAY at 9:30 a.m. to the Special Events Dining Room in Building C (right next to the donuts) as we study, "Sermon on the Mount: Connecting to the Community" by Bill Hybels. Contact Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org for more information. ABUNDANT LIFE WORKSHOPS: Abundant Life Workshops are designed to enhance your life by addressing issues that occasionally present challenges to everyone. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 to register. No charge. ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION: Assertive Communication is expressing one’s thoughts and feelings while respecting others. Learn about “I” messages, body language, listening skills, and positive verbal expressions. Join us Tuesdays, October 1, 8 and 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Building B Room 212. CRACKING THE COMMUNICATION CODE FOR COUPLES: Understanding each other’s communication style is helpful in any relationship. Lisa Beilman, LMHC, will facilitate three sessions on Wednesday, October 16, 23 and 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Building B Room 202. Social Principles Class: Join Lynette Fields and Pastor Jad in a six-week learning experience beginning Thursday, October 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ragtime provided an opportunity to talk about not only the issues of the early 20th century (1906) but also issues of today. Learn about how you can bring your perspective and voice to the issues facing our society and church. PASTORS’ BOOK CLUB: Pastors Jenn and Corey will facilitate a six-week study on the book “Same Kind of Different as Me.” This bestseller follows a man raised under plantation-style slavery in the 1960s. This modern day slave and a wealthy art dealer become best friends and wrote this book together. The book club opens up dialogue on erasing prejudices and our core value of “Acceptance.” Join us beginning Thursday October 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 205. Books will be available at the first meeting for $10.00. BECOME A ST. LUKER...TAKE THE FIRST STEPS All current members and prospective new members are encouraged to take the "Learn" classes. 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. Bible Basics and St. Luke's 101 start TODAY or October 1. 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.
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Serve Within Our Community 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. CUBAN PASTOR JOINS PASTOR BILL THURSDAY: The Rev. Alfredo Garcia will join the Cuba Team for dinner at 5:30 p.m. and Pastor Bill for Exegesis at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 209 Thursday, October 6. Rev. Garcia is the Holguin District Superintendent for the area where our sister church Melones Methodist is located. Please stop by our table in the Welcome Hall this morning for more information. INTERNATIONAL MISSION BANQUET: Sunday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Hear from our 2013 mission teams to Jamaica, Florida City, Cuba, and Hawaii. Learn about our upcoming mission to Belfast and meet our missionary, The Rev. Marilyn Beecher. Lunch will include a variety of cultural food for a $10 donation. R.S.V.P. to Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. GOODWILL DONATIONS: Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13. Donate items, spread the word, or give 30 minutes of your time to help manage donations. Every 24 pounds of donations provides one person with services that help them find meaningful work. For a list of accepted items and to sign up, contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. COST OF POVERTY EXPERIENCE (C.O.P.E.): Learn about the complexity of poverty and barriers for reaching above the poverty line. Join us Sunday, October 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Attic in Building C. For more information contact Megan England at mengland@st.lukes.org. 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 30. BINGO & ICE CREAM PARTY AT THE VETERANS HOME: The Military Team is holding a Bingo & Ice Cream Party at the VA Home in Baldwin Park on October 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you can volunteer for this event, please contact ccrowley@st.lukes.org. GIFTED TO CARE: Spiritual gifts are gifts to give away! If your spiritual gifts include faith, mercy, teaching the faith, encouragement, or knowing consider Stephen Ministry, St. Luke’s one-to-one caregiving ministry. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. CHRISTMAS CONCERTS ARE COMING! Share your musical talents as part of our orchestra. Contact David Patrick at dpatrick@st.lukes.org for more information. SUNDAY MORNING GREETERS: Greeters reflect the love of Christ by being welcoming, hospitable, and gracious to every person who enters the St. Luke’s campus. If you would like to serve on Sunday mornings (one Sunday a month) please contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. CONNECTION POINT VOLUNTEERS: Connection Points in the Welcome Hall are the hub of information, welcome and support. Answer questions and get people connected! To serve on Sunday mornings (one Sunday a month) contact ccrowley@st.lukes.org. JOIN THE THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER TEAM: Serve dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Can you spare one Thursday a month? Contact Dede Duncan at dduncan@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *296. SMALL GROUP LEADERS: Contact Joline Krolicki 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. Contact Donna Barley at dbarley367@gmail.com or 407.341.5068 or visit www.st.lukes.org/buddybreak. 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! SERVE IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH: Support youth ministries by signing up to sell pumpkins in the Patch. View available shifts at http://www.st.lukes.org/PumpkinPatch. Helping Hands: Children's Ministries needs servant ministers to help smooth the path of a sometimes challenging environment for children with special needs. Help on on Sunday mornings at the 9:30 a.m. service. Reply to Jayne Andrews, Director of Children and Family Ministries, at jandrews@st.lukes.org to get connected and discuss availability. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.