Thanksgiving Sunday November 25, 2012 WITH ALL THat WE ARE
July 21, 2013
NOVEMBER 3, 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 Presentation of the Bell Banner Naming of the Saints *Hymn “For All the Saints”....................................................#711
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23 Sermon: “With All That We Are” Series: Commit: Legacy. Leadership. Love.
Offering and Offertory “Pacem” (8:00) Sanctus “The Welcome Table” (9:30) The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.......94 The Sacrament of Holy Communion Music During Communion
Contemporary
9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Gathering Song “Every Good Thing”
Welcome Call to Worship *Praise Songs
“I Know Who I Am” “Awesome God” “I Will Follow”
*Opening Prayer Offering “Legacy”
Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23 Sermon: “With All That We Are” Series: Commit: Legacy. Leadership. Love.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion Presentation of the Bell Banner Closing Song “Everlasting God”
*Benediction
“The Prayer” (8:00/9:30/11:00) Sanctus “Pacem” (9:30/11:00) Sanctus
*Hymn
“Are Ye Able Said the Master” .............................#530
*Benediction & Benediction Response “Go Forth for God”
*Postlude
The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given by Randy Lowe in memory of Jason Keene. The flowers in the Narthex are given by Donna Barley in memory of her mother's & father’s birthdays and by Carol Nunez in memory of Anita Canner. The flowers in Contemporary Worship are given by Skip Jacob in memory of his parents. The following members of St. Luke’s have passed since the last All Saints Day: Amy Hackney Wunder, Harold R. Torrance, Patricia "Pat" Udell, Robert "Brian" McCormack, Nancy Joyce Hall, Michael "Mike" R. Nofsinger, Ruth Marie Packer, Marilyn Louise Crowe, Kenion "Kenny" A. Thompson II, Michael "Mike" Albin Newberg, Mary Anne Olp, Richard "Dick" Earl Markley, Ruth Williams, Dorothy Ann Warren, Joycelyn Noreen Royer, Raymond "Ray" Earl Bennett, Dorothy B. Jefts, Darlene Flood BAPTISM CLASS TODAY: There will be Baptism Class today in Building C Special Events Dining Room at 4:30 p.m. No child care is available at this time. HEALING PRAYER SERVICE TODAY: Please come to seek comfort, courage, and hope in the midst of your crises, illness, or challenges. Join us in the Chapel (Building C) at 12:15 p.m. today! 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! 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. For sermon videos and worship schedules visit st.lukes.org/worship.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Visit the Commit table in the Building C Welcome Hall. Facilities optimization plans are on display!
Check here for the latest news on the Commit Campaign! Updates are also available online at st.lukes.org/commit. •
November Commit Campaign Dinners concluded Friday, November 1. St. Luke's leadership shared more details about the Commit Campaign plans for Community Transformation and Campus Optimization Initiatives. • Commit Campaign information packets were distributed at the end of each dinner. • Commitment Cards and instructions will be mailed to all St. Lukers in the coming week. Bring your Commitment Card to The Big Event on November 17. •
November 17 The Big Event Church-wide Commitment Worship Service Those attending The Big Event at Hard Rock Live must pick up wristbands and an event parking pass at the Commit Campaign table in the Welcome Hall of Building C TODAY through November 17. • Commit Campaign information packets will also be available for anyone who did not attend a campaign dinner. • This worship event is open to everyone. No childcare is available, but all ages are welcome. • We will make our campaign commitments and celebrate where God is leading us. • Transportation option available for those with mobility issues and concerns related to the walk from Universal Orlando parking to Hard Rock Live. Limited seats available for 4:30 p.m. worship celebration. Contact Kelly Smith to secure your seat at 407.876.4991 ext. *223 or ksmith@st.lukes.org. •
For information about the Commit Campaign visit st.lukes.org/commit.
Connect United Methodist Women’s
ONE DAY ONLY! UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Saturday, November 9 This year's event will be held Saturday, November 9 from 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m. Start your holiday shopping and support St. Luke’s ministries and missions. The crafters, canners, and stitchers have been preparing all year to create our unique bazaar. Call Susse Mabie at 407.923.8409 for more information.
Holiday Bazaar
COMMIT WORSHIP CELEBRATION NOVEMBER 17 AT HARD ROCK LIVE: All are invited to this inspiring evening of music, commitment, and celebration where we will worship together as a church family. Pick up your free parking pass and individual entrance wristbands at the Commit Table in the Welcome Hall of Building C starting TODAY. GET IN SHAPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Join Chris Smith, certified personal trainer/group instructor, Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Coleman Gymnasium. $5.00/person. Contact Kelly Smith at 407.876.4991 ext.*223 or ksmith@st.lukes.org. The next class will be November 5. SENIOR SUNDAY LUNCH: Meet at Bravo Restaurant, 7924 Via Dellagio Way, TODAY at 12:30 p.m. For reservations or cancellations call Becky Garner at 407.351.4875 or 407.353.8446. CLUSTER GROUPS: Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups for a full list of active groups. BOWLING: The Bowling Cluster Group will meet at the World Bowling Center at 6540 Canada Ave. on Monday, November 4 and November 18 at 7:00 p.m. Email bowling.cluster@st.lukes.org for details. MEN’S GROUP: The Men’s Cluster Group will meet Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Building C Office Conference Room. For information contact mens.cluster@st.lukes.org. CLASSIC CARS: The Classic Car Cluster Group will meet Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 204-206. For information contact classiccars.cluster@st.lukes.org. CANINE CRUSADERS: Let your four-legged friend help spread a little joy! Canine Crusader teams will be in the Welcome Hall on November 10 and 17 to answer questions. For more information contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. SENIOR LUNCH AND PROGRAM: Celebrate with special guest Carol Myrick, author of “Escape Under the Kenyan Moon” who will share the amazing story of her life in Africa! For reservations please call Debbi Gale at 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, November 12. CHURCH CONFERENCE: Join us November 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Building C Room 200-202 as we approve pastoral salaries and elected leadership for 2014. Contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org for information. VETERANS HONORED: On November 14 those veterans attending the Thursday night dinner ($6) will be honored for their service. Sign up for dinner by contacting dduncan@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *296. 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. FIND OUR “MISSING” ST. LUKERS: Did you know that the names of all of our St. Luke’s members are kept on a master list? This helps us keep in contact with you through regular church mailings and electronic communications. A listing of those we have lost contact with is located in the brochure racks on campus. If you can provide a current address and/or phone number for any of these folks please call Linda Shankle, Membership Secretary, in the church office at 407.876.4991 ext. *222. COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER: Receive counseling in areas such as stress management, depression, anger, domestic violence, and grief. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 for an appointment. STEPHEN MINISTRY: Are you dealing with marital issues, a serious illness or a loss? Call Carol Crowley at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 to learn more about being confidentially matched with a Stephen Minister. NAMI MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUPS: On November 12 and 26 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. A support group for families of those with mental illness also meets at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 202. Contact Bernie at 407.765.8644. Both groups meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. 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 NO THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER NOVEMBER 7: Due to set up for the United Methodist Women's Holiday Bazaar there will be no Thursday night dinner on November 7. Mere Christianity and Coffee: This study and fellowship time for all ages begins Thursday, November 7 at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbucks on Rt. 192 across from the entrance to Celebration. A carpool will leave from St. Luke’s at 6:15 p.m. and return after class. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org for more information. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: This one-on-one special needs class is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month with a reservation. Ages range from middle elementary to youth. If your child is in need of a specialized situation contact Jayne Andrews at jandrews@st.lukes.org. CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES: Children 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 for room assignments for children preschool through grade 5. 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. Email Dave Jans at djans@st.lukes.org for more information. 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. Email Dave Jans at djans@st.lukes.org for more information. HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12): Join us as we grow deeper into our spiritual journey in Building C Room 204-206 Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Contact Andrew Miller at amiller@st.lukes.org with questions. 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. NEW HORIZONS SINGLES: Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this unique look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Using historical information, scripture, archaeological data, and video excursions in the Holy Land the most amazing moment in history becomes more real and heartfelt as readers walk along that same road. This study begins Sunday, November TODAY at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 205-207. ABUNDANT LIFE WORKSHOPS "PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS": We should consider our expectations, expectations of others, mutual trust and cultivating opportunities for growth in relationships. Joel Christie facilitates this workshop Thursday, November 7, 14 and 21 in Building C Room 208-210 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 to register. No charge. EXEGESIS WITH PASTOR BILL: If you enjoy Pastor Bill’s sermons, come spend an extra hour learning at his Exegesis Bible Study every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Building B Room 209. 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. 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 Visit st.lukes.org/grow for course descriptions or contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. 1. Attend a Welcome Luncheon. 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. Beginnings: Class begins TODAY at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 208-210 and Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200-202. Wesley Way: Class begins TODAY at 11:00 a.m. in the Building C Special Events Dining Room and Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200-202. 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. Decide: This course begins TODAY at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 208-210.
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Serve Within Our Community SERVE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY TABLES IN ROTUNDA TODAY: Staff and lay leaders are available to provide detailed information about the following ministries between and after worship services TODAY. Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239 for more information about any of the ministries listed below. •Shepherd’s Hope: Find out how to volunteer at the new West Orange location in Ocoee. • Family Promise: Fifty to sixty volunteers are needed to make the week of November 17-24 successful. Sign up at www.carecalendar.org enter Calendar ID: 5382; Security Code: 1111. • Shalom Angel Tree Christmas Event: Planners needed for Christmas event on December 7. Meeting on Tuesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Building C Office Conference Room. • East Winter Garden Community Garden: A group of 6-8 volunteers are needed on Monday, November 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to do some extensive weeding by hand and machine. • Circles Campaign Allies Interest Meeting: Tuesday, November 5 or Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200. Allies are individuals who commit for a minimum of six months to building a friendship with a Circle Leader, an individual in poverty. Allies learn about the realities of poverty, provide social and emotional support, share their skills and help Circle Leaders to build connections. • More East Winter Garden Opportunities Pick up a flyer with details about entry level ministries and how to take the next step in community transformation training. CUBA MISSION INFO MEETING: Join us at 2:00 p.m. TODAY in Building C Room 208-210 to learn more about the St. Luke's partnership with our sister church in Melones Cuba and the relationship developed between our two congregations over the past three years. Find out about our next visit to our sister congregation in early 2014. EDUCATIONAL IMPACT TEACH-IN AT MOLLIE RAY AND PINELOCH IMPACT: Volunteers and St. Lukers are encouraged to participate on November 20. Speakers talk with students about careers, hobbies, travel or educational experiences. Volunteers need to register with the school of their choice. Speakers learn more about today's classrooms and get acquainted with the teachers while students have the chance to connect with another adult and learn about careers and opportunities they can look foward to in their future. Within Our Church STEPHEN MINISTRY CLASS: The next Stephen Ministry Class begins Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Spiritual gifts are gifts to give away! God gives them to us, and we use them to serve others. If your spiritual gifts include faith, mercy, teaching the faith, or encouragement, consider being a part of this one-to-one caregiving ministry. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. CHRISTMAS CONCERT PRODUCTION STAFF/SET BUILDERS: Volunteers are needed to help with set construction for our 2013 Christmas Concerts! Volunteers are also needed to help with set pieces during the event and throughout the week prior to the concerts. Contact Ben Adams at badams@st.lukes.org to lend your time and talents! SUNDAY MORNING GREETERS: Greeters reflect the love of Christ by being welcoming, hospitable, and gracious to each and every person who enters the St. Luke’s campus. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@ st.lukes.org if you would like to serve on Sunday mornings (one Sunday a month). VOLUNTEER AT CONNECTION POINTS: Connection Points (in the Welcome Hall) are the hub of information and support. Answers questions on ministries and events within the church and get people connected. To serve one Sunday a month contact Carol Crowley at 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. IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW, LEAD: Contact Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org at 407.876.4991 ext. *264 to learn more about how you can facilitate a small group. 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 buddybreak@st.lukes.org or 407.341.5068. 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!
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