NOVEMBER 16, 2014
WORSHIP What's up with worship? “REGARDING GENEROSITY” •How do we rethink our understanding of what it means to be RICH? •How can we begin to have a global understanding of wealth? •How do we reshape our lives around the heart of the matter? In this sermon series we will rethink what it means to be rich, reorder priorities, and reshape our lives. The book “How to be Rich” by Andy Stanley will accompany the series. Pick up your book for $10 in the Welcome Hall of Building C and receive a free bookmark. Books will be on sale between worship services on Sunday and in the church office during regular business hours.
Join us!
Traditional Worship Prelude “Hope Eternal” The Handbell Choir with Cindy Patz, flute
Gathering for Worship Choral Introit
“Simple Gifts” (8:00) Ensemble (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”Rejoice, the Lord Is King” (vs. 1,2, & 3)..............#715
*Opening Prayer Passing the Peace & Welcome The Sacrament of Baptism Those receiving baptism today: (9:30) (11:00)
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: The Rev. Jad Denmark
Contemporary Worship
Witness in Music
“And the Father Will Dance” (8:00) Ensemble (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir with the St. Luke's Dance Ensemble
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Corey Jones
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer
re·define: Contemporary·Family·Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Corey Jones
Offering and Offertory
“I Give All of My Life to You” (8:00) Ensemble (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir “All Good Gifts” (8:00) Ensemble (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.....94 Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18; Mark 12:41-44 Sermon: "RE: Order Priorities" Series: Regarding Generosity
*Hymn
”Trust and Obey”...................................................#467
*Benediction
“The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude
*Please stand in praise to God if you are able The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in memory of Kurt Kircher by his mother, Pat Kircher and his sister, Judy Arndt.
ORDER CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: Honor a loved one this Advent season. Today through November 30, you can purchase poinsettias in memory of or in honor of a family member or loved one that will adorn our campus on Christmas Eve. Order forms are in the information racks in the Sanctuary Narthex, Building C and in the church office. Cost is $15 per poinsettia. All orders must be completed by November 30 for on time delivery.
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UNEWS Regarding Generosity Weekly Challenges As we use Andy Stanley’s book How to Be Rich you will be presented with the weekly challenges listed below. These challenges will not only help you grow in your spiritual journey but will also help close the gap in our 2014 giving shortfall toward the budget. Discover how you are rich in ways you have not even considered.
WEEK ONE CHALLENGE: Do something!
There are over 500 people who attend and participate in the ministries of St. Luke’s but give nothing. Thank you to the 98 St. Lukers who met the challenge and committed to giving $10 or more per week. Of this group, nine are first-time givers.
WEEK TWO CHALLENGE: Increase current giving by 10% through end of 2014!
If everyone increased their giving by this amount we would have no financial challenges. Thank you to the 110 St. Lukers who committed to increase their current giving by 10% through the end of 2014.
WEEK THREE CHALLENGE: Give through online giving!
Currently there are 298 households giving online. This benefits the ministries of St. Luke’s by establishing consistent giving patterns. Your gifts are received even when you have to miss worship. Thank you to the 72 St. Lukers who committed to online giving. Complete the Commitment Card you will receive in worship and let us know how you are experiencing the joy of giving.
Look for These Fall and Winter Events CHRISTMAS CONCERTS: “‘Tis the Season” is the theme for this year’s Christmas Concerts that will be held on Saturday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. New this year, tickets for the concerts will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. Children under 3 are free. Adding a price to the tickets allows us to accommodate more concert goers in the Sanctuary (due to a more accurate headcount) and also shifts the performances to fiscally responsible events such as we have done with the summer shows. Tickets are available at st.lukes.org/christmasconcerts, in the Welcome Hall of Building C between worship services, and in the church office during regular business hours. CHRISTMAS MOVIE ON THE LAWN: On Friday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m. get into the Christmas spirit with a free movie on the lawn. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy complimentary popcorn and treats under the stars. We will be showing the movie “Elf.” Please R.S.V.P. at st.lukes.org/movienight.
FREE MOVIE ON THE LAWN DECEMBER 12 8:00 P.M.
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Church Facilities Notice
All church facilities on campus with the exception of the Community Counseling Center will be closed the week of November 24 through November 28 allowing our staff to enjoy time with their families. This is also a budget cutting measure to help us meet our gap in the 2014 budget.
Financial Update as of October 2014
Did you know that the church staff has underspent the budget by $114,634 through October? SEPTEMBER OCTOBER AUGUST $3,223,244 $3,554,353 $2,848,008 Year To Date Income: $3,450,117 $3,808,272 $3,063,943 Year To Date Expenses: ($253,920) ($215,935) Over/(Under): ($226,873)
Giving to 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 BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION: Registration is now open for the 2015 basketball and cheerleading season through St. Luke's Sports. Teams are open to boys and girls of all skill levels from kindergarten - 7th grade. St. Luke's Sports promotes fun and fellowship. The season begins January 19 and runs through March 14. There are no evaluations/tryouts. Registration closes on December 31 so register TODAY at www.st.lukes.org/sports! Cost is $99 and players who are able to use last year's uniform will receive a $20 discount. Coaches are needed! There will be a coaches meeting on Monday, January 12. CANINE CRUSADERS 2015 CLASS: Sign up for the January Canine Crusaders class. Let your four-legged friend help spread a little joy! Stop by the table in the North Welcome Hall today and November 23 where the Canine Crusader team will be available to answer questions. The cost is $50, nonrefundable. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org for more information. ARE YOU AT THE END OF YOUR ROPE? Stephen Ministers are caring members of the congregation who have been trained to be there for you. They are not counselors, therapists, or problem solvers, they are simply a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen. Call the Care Office to learn more about Stephen Ministry and to be matched confidentially with a Stephen Minister. Call Dr. David Stephens at 407.876.4991 ext. *233 or Carol Crowley at 407.876.4991 ext. *262. DIVORCECARE GROUP: A 13-week support group for those who are separated or divorced begins today from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden (125 N. Lakeview Ave, Winter Garden). DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) for children of divorce (ages 5-12) will run concurrently. Childcare will be available. For more information call the Winter Garden church office at 407.656.1135. MILITARY SUPPORT TEAM: The Military Support Team will be packing boxes to send to the deployed on Friday, November 21. The list of items needed is available today at the table in the Rotunda. Thanks for supporting the Military Ministry! For questions contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. SENIOR LUNCH AND PROGRAM: Celebrate an early Thanksgiving on Friday, November 21 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. To confirm your reservation contact Debbi Gale at 407.295.4348 before Wednesday, November 19. EVENING EXERCISE: Join Chris Smith, certified personal training and group exercise instructor for circuit type training and cardio exercise. All are welcome and modified techniques can be made for all exercise levels. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Coleman Gymnasium. Cost is $5 per class or $30 a month. First class is free so come try it out! CLUSTER GROUPS: Contact Carol Crowley at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or ccrowley@st.lukes.org. West Orange Connection: The West Orange Connection Cluster Group will meet on Saturday, December 6 following the 5:00 p.m. St. Luke’s Christmas Concert. The reception will be at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Liberty and Gary Goetsch. Please pickup your own concert tickets. There will be no reserved seats for the group. For more information contact westorange.cluster@st.lukes.org. Biking Group: Looking for friends who enjoy bicycling? Riders of all levels are welcome. If you are interested in a Biking Cluster Group, contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. Young Adults (20s and 30s): This group meets for lunch on the first and third Sunday of each month. For more information email youngadults@st.lukes.org. Bowling: Join this Cluster Group on the first and third Monday nights of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Kings Bowl, 8255 International Drive. For more information contact bowling.cluster@st.lukes.org. 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. NAMI MENTAL ILLNESS GROUPS: On the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month the support group for those with mental illness meets at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 201. Contact Tracy Lutz at 407.253.1900. A support group for families meets concurrently in Building B Room 215. Contact Bernie at 407.765.8644. ST. LUKE'S NEWS AND DEVOTIONS: View the Weekly Update and devotions at www.st.lukes.org/news and sign up to receive them via email. Get the latest info on Facebook at facebook.com/stlukesorlando and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/stlukesorlando. NEW TO ST. LUKE'S? Visit a Connection Point station in 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.
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GROW SERMON TALKBACKS TODAY: Join us today and Sunday, November 23 in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a sermon talkback session. “HOW TO BE RICH”: St. Luke’s November sermon series, “Regarding Generosity” is using sections from Andy Stanley’s book, “How to be Rich.” The book is on sale for $10 in the Welcome Hall of Building C between worship services on Sunday or in the church office during normal business hours. NEW HOW TO BE RICH STUDY GROUPS: Join us Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 200 and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 201 to dig deeper into this book and sermon series. "HEARTS FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND": Join us today at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a discussion about the hopes for peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land with a Palestinian Christian, a Jewish human rights observer and an American pastor. They will share their perspectives on the current situation, their work for peace and justice and their hopes for the future. WADI FOQUIN: An Ancient Village Struggles to Survive as Settlements Expand: Join us on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 201-203 and meet Ata Manasra, who will share the story of Wadi Foquin, a Palestinian village currently threatened by expanded Jewish settlements in the West Bank. His visit is made possible in part by the United Methodist Kairos Response. EXEGESIS: Dig deeper into the sermon series and scriptures for the week with Pastor Bill. Bring your Bible and meet on Thursdays in Building B Room 209 (the choir room) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This group will not meet on Thursday, November 20 or 27. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER: Join us for a home cooked meal in the Welcome Hall of Building C from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The menu for November 19 includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce, salad, rolls, dessert, lemonade or ice tea. Cost is $6.00 for adults/children 12+, $4.00 for children 6-12, $3.00 for children under 6 or a $20.00 family max. R.S.V.P. weekly by Monday at 12:00 p.m. to Dede Duncan at 407.876.4991 ext. *296, dduncan@st.lukes.org, or online at st.lukes.org/thrive. SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: Children: Children preschool through grade 4 will follow the Bible characters as they journey through Genesis. Stop by the Welcome Window in Building B on Sunday mornings for room assignments. Special Needs: Children with special needs can learn in an environment designed with them in mind. We will offer a one-on-one Special Needs Sunday Programming class from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. If you feel your child is in need of a specialized situation please contact Jayne Andrews at jandrews@st.lukes.org. Youth: • 5th and 6th Grade (MERGE): A collaborative ministry between Children's and Youth Ministries designed specifically for 5th and 6th graders where activities connect scripture with everyday life. Meet in the Attic of Building C from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For information contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org. • 7th and 8th Grade: 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 Andrew Miller at amiller@st.lukes.org for more information. • 9th through 12th Grade: 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. YOUTH GROUP ON SUNDAYS: Students in grades 6-12 meet from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Attic of Building C 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. THRIVE: St. Luke’s offers expanded programming for children, youth, and adults on Wednesdays. Childcare is available by reservation at www.st.lukes.org/childcare. Sign up for groups and activities at st.lukes.org/ thrive. There will be no programming or dinner on Wednesday, November 26. WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL/WEDNESDAY THRIVE PROGRAMMING: Children in grade K-5 who attend the Wednesday Afterschool Program will connect with our Advent sermon series “Come Home for Christmas” through spiritual formation rotations of edible devotions and visual arts. We will be cooking up yummy snacks for hope, peace, joy, and love. Wednesday evening children will make the connection through edible devotions, expressive games and creative arts. Wednesday afternoon sign-in begins in Building A Room 201 at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday evening sign-in begins in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium at 6:15 p.m. Register at www.st.lukes.org/children. WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOUTH INTEREST BASED BIBLE STUDIES: Students in grades 6-12 can choose from mosaic tile, ultimate Frisbee, cooking, or book study. Join us in the Attic of Building C at 6:30 p.m. MORNING EDITION: Study “Revival” by Adam Hamilton Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. in the Building C Office Conference Room. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/grow.
SERVE Within our Community This holiday season there are several ways you can cultivate your awareness toward things that make a difference in our community. Contact Kellie Brinker at kbrinker@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239. MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY DONATING LOCALLY Wish Tree: Pick up tags TODAY from the South Welcome Hall and the Narthex. Return UNWRAPPED gifts by Sunday, December 7. Bags of Grace: Food will be collected in the Welcome Hall today through December 14. MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY VOLUNTEERING: These entry-level service opportunities are open to elementary age and older. Sunday Mornings November 23, November 30, December 7 Collect Wish Tree Gifts and Bags of Grace: Two to three volunteers are needed between each service to help mission staff collect and organize Wish Tree gifts and Bags of Grace. These volunteers will also let people know about this amazing opportunity to share joy for Christmas. Saturday, December 6 Angel Tree: This Christmas party for families of individuals who are incarcerated will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This year, St. Luke’s has an incredible opportunity to partner with Tangelo Baptist Church as a response to the families’ request to connect them with a local church in their community. Three volunteers are needed to help clean up after the event. Global Fair Trade Market: Three to four volunteers are needed (two hours or less) to help unload, unpack, and set-up for the market that happens on the following day. Meet at 10:00 a.m. outside the gym in the Welcome Hall. Sunday, December 7 Global Fair Trade Market: Three to four people are needed from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to be cashiers, baggers, and help with packing up. Monday, December 8 Wish Tree Gift Sorting and Pick-up: Six to eight people are needed Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall to sort the Wish Tree gifts and help the OCPS social workers pick up and pack. BE AN ANGEL FOR A HOSPITALIZED CHILD: Caroling For Kids teams visit patients and families in local hospitals or medically fragile homebound children on Christmas day. Join a caroling team, accompany with an instrument or help provide goodies. Visit nathanielshope.org or contact Donna Barley at dbarley367@ gmail.com or 407.876.6728. Packages of store bought Christmas cookies or candy canes are needed. Please drop off in the church office attention Carol Crowley by December 10. Within our Church CHRISTMAS CONCERT TICKETS: Volunteers are needed to sell tickets between worship services on Sunday, November 23, and 30. Contact Jeanne Gall at jgall@st.lukes.org to sign up to serve. STEPHEN MINISTERS: These caring members of our congregation have 50 hours of training and are trustworthy confidants for care receivers. For information contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SET UP/TEAR DOWN TEAMS: The worship production team needs help transforming the gym into a worship space on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and resetting the gym on Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The commitment is one Friday or Sunday per month. Contact Ben Adams at badams@st.lukes.org for sign up information. JOIN THE TECH TEAM: Get involved with worship by volunteering to operate slides for worship. Contact Vince Lepore at vlepore@st.lukes.org to sign up. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP MUSICIANS: Calling all bass and guitar players! The Contemporary Worship Praise Band needs you! Contact Steve MacKinnon at smackinnon@st.lukes.org to get connected. 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. 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. CELEBRATION, JOY AND EXCITEMENT: Our Children’s Ministries Sunday programming at 9:30 a.m. needs extra hands to help with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Contact Jayne Andrews at jandrews@ st.lukes.org to get connected.
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