NOVEMBER 23, 2014
WORSHIP What's up with worship?
Traditional Worship Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “Simple Gifts” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”.....................#694
*Opening Prayer Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music New Sermon Series begins November 30 “Come Home for Christmas” There is a saying…"all roads lead home at Christmas." Often in this fast paced, always changing life we either don't make it home for Christmas or our definition of "home" is constantly in flux. But there are some traditions about Christmas that remind us of what home can be. Whether it's movies we used to watch, candles, lights or maybe a fireplace, each of us have memories that remind of Christmas. These memories remind us of something deeper in our lives – a time of peace, hope, joy, or love. This Advent season as we prepare for Christ why not join us in worship and prepare to bring home to your heart these gifts from God. Make room for Christ to come home again in your heart, your family, your life.
Join us!
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: The Rev. Corey Jones
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jad Denmark re·define: Contemporary·Family·Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Jad Denmark
“The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” (8:00) Tanya Lewis, soloist (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer “Lord, Listen to Your Children” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-14; Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon: "RE: Shape Life" Series: Regarding Generosity
Offering and Offertory “Come Thou Fount” Tanya Lewis, soloist
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.....94 *Hymn ”For the Beauty of the Earth” (verses 1,2,5 & 6).......................................................#92 Reception of New Members (9:30)
*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 celebration of Jim and Mary Hayes’ 59th Wedding Anniversary.
NEW MEMBERS: Please join us in welcoming Michael and Sandra Hays, Reed McCoy, Trevor Ocock and Amy Fritz-Ocock, and Angel Reyes. 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 in the budget. Discover how you are rich in ways you have not even considered. Complete the Commitment Card you will receive in worship and let us know how you are experiencing the joy of giving.
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 138 St. Lukers who met the challenge and committed to giving $10 or more per week. Of this group, 11 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 161 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 101 St. Lukers who committed to online giving. Do you have questions about the St. Luke's budget, giving, or other items? If so, send them to Kelly Smith, Executive Director of Operations, at ksmith@st.lukes.org and you will receive a response as quickly as possible. We will also be posting answers to general questions on our website for all to take advantage of the information. If you have the questions others do too.
Upcoming Events CHRISTMAS CONCERTS: Join us for a beautiful, fun and festive evening with your favorite Christmas classics and heart-warming renditions of music you'll love. From bells ringing and lights gleaming to the warmth of a manger bed, start your season with this annual Christmas tradition for the whole family. Performance dates include Saturday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. Children under 3 are free. Purchase tickets at st.lukes.org/christmasconcerts, in the Welcome Hall of Building C between worship services, or 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 Year To Date Income: $2,848,008 $3,450,117 $3,808,272 Year To Date Expenses: $3,063,943 ($253,920) Over/(Under): ($226,873) ($215,935)
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 basketball or cheerleading 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 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. FACING THE HOLIDAY BLUES: Dr. David and Marca Stephens will be hosting a holiday party in the Special Events Dining Room (Building C) on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. Have you had a loss during the year: a death of a family member, loss of a job, loss of a marriage, loss of your health? Join us for fellowship and healing! Bring a friend and an appetizer or dessert. R.S.V.P. to Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org. ZUMBA DANCE CLASS RESUMES: Join certified Zumba instructor, Becca Jo Cross, on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning December 2, in Building A Room 202 for this fun, high-energy dance class! This class is currently offered free with donations accepted. Students (middle school through adult) should wear workout clothes and gym shoes. For more information, call the School of the Arts at 407.876.5226. SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH: We will meet at BJ’s Restaurant (across the street from Millennia Mall) at 12:30 p.m. on December 7. For reservations or cancellations call Becky Garner at 407.351.4875 or 407.353.8446. 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. 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! There will be no class Tuesday, November 25 or Thursday, November 27 due to campus closure. 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. Classic Cars: Come to our Christmas party on December 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room. Email classiccars.cluster@st.lukes.org for details. 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 216. 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 “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. Additional small group studies on this series will be offered in January. For more information contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org. ADVENT STUDIES: Join us for a new study following our advent sermon series “Come Home for Christmas” on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 207. On Tuesdays “Journey to Bethlehem” at 9:30 a.m. in the Special Events Dining Room. 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 27. NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER ON NOVEMBER 26: There will be no Wednesday night dinner on November 26. Join us on December 3 for a home cooked meal in the Welcome Hall of Building C from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The menu will include chicken or beef tacos, rice and beans, salad, 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 in first through fourth grade will worship with their families on Sunday, November 30.** Children: Children preschool through fourth grade 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 will worship with their families on Sunday, November 30.** • 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: **There will not be Youth Group on Sunday, November 30.** 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.
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SERVE Within the Community To volunteer or get more information about any of these opportunities, 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 from the North and South Welcome Halls and the Narthex. Return UNWRAPPED gifts by Sunday, December 7. Bags of Grace: Help contribute to a food package that will feed a family of four for four days in one of the three public schools with whom we partner. Food will be collected in the Welcome Hall until December 14. MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY VOLUNTEERING All of these are entry-level service opportunities and are open to elementary-age and older. Sunday, December 7 Global Fair Trade Market Sales: Three to four people are needed between each of the worship services (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. Saturday, December 20 Coalition for the Homeless: Make Christmas merrier for the families at the Coalition shelter in downtown. St. Luke’s is serving Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 20. We need 12 bakers (from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s main kitchen in Building C), 15 cooks (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and 25 servers (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.). Cooks and servers can meet at the church to carpool or go directly to the Coalition at 639 W Central Blvd, Orlando. Sunday, December 21 to Sunday, December 28 Family Promise: St. Luke's hosts families who do not have permanent housing. Help these families feel at home for Christmas by volunteering as evening and overnight hosts, helping to set up or tear down, or providing meals. Families will stay at St. Luke’s from Sunday, December 21 to Sunday, December 28. To sign up and view items to donate visit www. carecalendar.org Use calendar id: 5382 and security code 1111 to logon. 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 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.
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