Thanksgiving Sunday November 25, 2012 WITH ALL THat WE ARE, WIth ALL THAT WE HAVE
July 21, 2013
NOVEMBER 10, 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 Choral Introit
“Let Everything Praise the Lord” (8:00) Children's Choir “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn
“To God Be the Glory”...............................................#98
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music
“I Will Give Thanks” (8:00) Children's Choir “Faithfulness” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir with Susan Weed, violin and Matt Ohrberg, tympani
Call to Prayer
Contemporary
9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Gathering Song “Shine”
Welcome Call to Worship *Praise Songs “Forever” “Awesome God”
*Opening Prayer *Praise Song “Give Me Your Eyes”
Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13 Offering “Brave”
Sermon: “With All That We Have” Series: Commit: Legacy. Leadership. Love.
Closing Song
“Be Thou My Vision”
*Benediction
“Cares Chorus” (8:00) Children's Choir “May the Words of My Mouth” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory *Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.......94 Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13 Sermon: “With All That We Have” Series: Commit: Legacy. Leadership. Love.
*Hymn
The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams
“God, Whose Love is Reigning o'er Us” .............#100
*Benediction & Benediction Response “Go Forth for God”
*Postlude
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given by Mary Ellen Hanson in memory of her husband and daughter. The flowers in the Narthex are given in memory of Bill Williams by his daughter, Lorraine & Keith McDaniel, and grandchildren.
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.
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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 are available at the Commit Table in the Welcome Hall of Building C if you were unable to attend a dinner. • All St. Lukers should have received a commitment card and prayer card in the mail. If you did not receive a mailing, please contact Kelly Smith at 407.876.4991 ext.*223 or ksmith@st.lukes.org. 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. • 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. Contact Kelly Smith to secure your seat on the bus at 407.876.4991 ext. *223 or ksmith@st.lukes.org.
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Connect COMMIT WORSHIP CELEBRATION NOVEMBER 17 AT HARD ROCK LIVE: All are invited to this inspiring evening of music, commitment, and celebration as we 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 TODAY. HOLIDAY BAZAAR ITEMS ON SALE TODAY: Visit the Holiday Bazaar Table in the Welcome Hall of Building C TODAY and take advantage of on campus shopping for unique gifts that benefit missions and charities. CANINE CRUSADERS: Sign up for the January Canine Crusaders class. Let your four-legged friend help spread a little joy! Canine Crusader teams will be in the Welcome Hall TODAY and November 17 to answer questions. For more information contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. 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. 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 (first class FREE). Contact Kelly Smith at 407.876.4991 ext.*223 or ksmith@st.lukes.org. CLUSTER GROUPS: Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups for a full list of active groups. 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. BOWLING: The Bowling Cluster Group will meet at the World Bowling Center at 6540 Canada Ave. on Monday, November 18 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. VETERANS HONORED AT THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER: Our veterans will be honored with a FREE meal at the Thursday Night Dinner on November 14. If you are a veteran, please sign up for dinner by contacting dduncan@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *296. SENIOR LUNCH AND PROGRAM: Join us on Friday, November 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate our pre-Thanksgiving meeting. Our special guest will be 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. 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. 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. ARE YOU AT THE END OF YOUR ROPE? There is a Stephen Minister ready to catch you! Stephen Ministers are caring members of the congregation with 50 hours of training. They are not counselors, therapists, or problem solvers. They are there to help you bear your burden in confidence, never judging, simply listening. To be confidentially matched with a Stephen Minister contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. ST. LUKE’S BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING: Registration for St. Luke's basketball and cheerleading is now open. Visit www.st.lukes.org/sports. St. Luke's basketball and cheerleading is open to boys and girls of all skill level entering Kindergarten through 7th grade. St. Luke's Sports promotes fun and fellowship. The season is eight weeks and runs January 20 through March 15. COACHES NEEDED, no experience necessary. 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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Grow THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER: The menu for Thursday, November 14 includes spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli, salad, rolls, dessert and a drink. Dinner is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 5-12, $3.00 for children under 5, or $20.00 family max. Call 407.876.4991 ext. *296 or sign up at THRIVE table in Building C for reservations. 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. SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMING FOR CHIDLREN AND YOUTH: • Children preschool through 4th grade can come to God-O-Sea where they will 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. • 5th and 6th Grade MERGE is where games and activities make scripture come alive. Meet in the Attic of Building C at 9:30 a.m. Email Dave Jans at djans@st.lukes.org for more information. • 7th and 8th Grade ECHO: Grow deeper in the Bible with your fellow students. Meet in Building C Room 205-207 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Email Dave Jans at djans@st.lukes.org for more information. • HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12): Journey deeper into the Bible with your fellow students as you build a stronger faith connection. Meet in Building C Room 204-206 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Contact Andrew Miller at amiller@st.lukes.org with questions. YOUNG ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL: This group meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 201-203. Drop-in and meet a diverse group of St. Lukers (college-age through 30-somethings) who are growing in faith. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org for more information. 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 group meets Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 205-207. YOUTH MINISTRIES WEEKLY PROGRAMING: Come out for games, videos, activities, Bible study, music and worship in the Attic of Building C. •High School Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. •Fuel (for middle school students/grades 6-8) meets Thursdays 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. 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. MERE CHRISTIANITY AND COFFEE: This group for all ages meets for study and fellowship on Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbucks on Rt. 192 across from the entrance to Celebration. A carpool leaves from St. Luke’s at 6:15 p.m. and returns after class. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org for more information. 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. 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 long. Childcare available by reservation. Beginnings: Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 208-210 and Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200-202. Wesley Way: Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Building C Special Events Dining Room and Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 208-210. 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: Join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 208-210.
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Serve Within Our Community SERVING WITH JOY AND DIGNITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Next week St. Luke’s begins its Holiday Missions. Watch for more details in the coming weeks and stories about how St. Luke’s celebrates the holidays with dignified interdependence. To volunteer for activities contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@ st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. • Wish Tree: Tags can be picked up starting Sunday, November 17 and UNWRAPPED gifts will be returned by Sunday, December 8. These gifts will be given to the Orange County Public School Social Workers who work with the parents of children in need throughout the county. Gifts will also be given to a Christmas Shop in East Winter Garden. • Bags of Grace: During the long winter break, families that depend on the free or reduced school lunch program can have a difficult time making ends meet. Help contribute to a food package that will feed a family of four for four days. Lists will be available starting November 17. Food will be collected in the Welcome Hall November 24 through December 8. • Global Fair Trade Market: Once again St. Luke’s will work with Ten Thousand Villages to offer fair trade gifts for your holiday shopping. The Market will be available on Saturday, December 7 between the Christmas concerts and on Sunday, December 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EAST WINTER GARDEN COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEER DAYS: On Monday, November 11 and November 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. volunteers are needed to weed and plant the charity plots. Bring your own tools (shovels, metal rakes, and gloves) and a water bottle. No need to RSVP, just show up on location at the corner of 9th Street and Pennsylvania. The Community Garden also needs donations of tomato cages, trellises, and soaker hoses (used equipment is fine). CIRCLES CAMPAIGN ALLIES NEEDED: Join us Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 200 for a Circles Information Meeting, with a special focus on becoming an Ally. 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.
Within Our Church GREETERS NEEDED NOVEMBER 17: Help St. Lukers find their way from the Universal Orlando parking garages to Hard Rock Live. Volunteers must be able to stand for 90 minutes at strategic locations on the property. This is a fun opportunity to earn community service hours. Email Dawn Fleming at dfleming@ st.lukes.org to volunteer. CHRISTMAS CONCERT PRODUCTION STAFF/SET BUILDERS: Volunteers needed to help construct sets for our 2013 Christmas concerts. Volunteers also needed to help as stage techs for the concerts and tech week prior to the concerts. Contact Ben Adams at badams@st.lukes.org to lend your time and talents! 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. 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. Answer 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. 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. OHANA: We are seeking individuals to serve on the OHANA leadership team that will help design and implement our monthly gatherings where families can connect. Email Jayne Andrews, Director of Children and Family Ministries, at jandrews@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *237. 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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