Thanksgiving Sunday November 24, 2013
St. Luke's is thankful for all those that gathered at Hard Rock Live on November 17 for our worship celebration. We celebrated where God has led us, and made our Commit Campaign commitments! If you missed this worship celebration and would like to make a financial commitment, please contact Donna Brisbin at dbrisbin@st.lukes.org. Visit st.lukes.org/ commit for information.
WORSHIP Traditional
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary The Rev. Jad Denmark
Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” (8:00) Active Faith “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” (8:00/9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn
“We Gather Together”..............................................#131
*Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music “Bread Upon the Water” (8:00) Active Faith “You Are Mine” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir with Cindy Patz, flute
Contemporary
9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium The Rev. Corey Jones Gathering Song “God's Great Dance Floor”
Welcome Call to Worship *Praise Song “Everyday”
*Opening Prayer *Praise Song “Holy is the Lord” “Follow You”
Offering
“Safe and Sound”
Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20 Sermon Closing Song “You Are Good”
*Benediction
Call to Prayer
“O Lord, Hear My Prayer” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “Bread Upon the Water” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.......94 *Hymn “Now Thank We All Our God”..............................#102
Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20 Sermon *Hymn
The Rev. Corey Jones
“Go, Make of All Disciples” .................................#571
*Benediction & Benediction Response “Go in the Grace of the Lord”
*Postlude
HEALING PRAYER SERVICE NEXT SUNDAY: Please come to seek comfort, courage, and hope in the midst of your crises, illness, or challenges. We believe that God is with us, and that we are not alone. Come to the Healing Service in the Chapel (Building C) at 12:15 next Sunday! St. Luke's Campus Closed: The St. Luke's campus will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. ORDER CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: Today through December 8 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. 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.
Advent
Advent is the season when we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent always begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. This year St. Luke’s has put together a list of ways you can Worship, Connect, Grow, and Serve during the season. WORSHIP Join us for one of our Christmas Eve Services. December 23 - Christmas Preeve Service Times: 6:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. (These services are intended for church members and allow more room for visitors on Christmas Eve.) December 24 - Christmas Eve Service Times: 3:45 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m. 10:00 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. CONNECT Bethlehem’s Gift Christmas Concert: Join us for one of these free Christmas Concerts offered on December 7 and December 8 at 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. Admission is free but tickets are required. See inside panel for additional information. GROW Looking for that Christmas spirit? Join a class to help make the most of this Christmas season. PATHWAYS: Rick Warren’s, The Purpose of Christmas, will “stir readers to honor the true significance of Christmas...” Class meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 200. (Open to all adults) CONNECTIONS: This class is studying J. Ellsworth Kalas’s, Christmas from the Back Side Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Building C Special Events Dining Room. (Open to all adults) NEW HORIZONS SINGLES: Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem looking at the birth of Jesus Christ through historical information, scripture, and video excursions in the Holy Land. Class meets Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 205-207. MORNING EDITION: This women’s Bible study meets at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Office Conference Room of Building C for an Advent study in preparation for Christmas. ONLINE ADVENT RETREAT: Join Jan Richardson (former St. Luke’s Associate Pastor) for “Illuminated 2013.” This four-week virtual retreat intertwines reflection, art, music, and community that guides you through the Advent season. Visit http://janrichardson.com/adventretreat2013 for more information. SERVE Within the Community •Wish Tree: Pick up tags TODAY! Return UNWRAPPED gifts by Sunday, December 8. Gifts will be given to the Orange County Public School Social Workers and to a Christmas event in East Winter Garden. Help organize gifts each Sunday and sort gifts on Wednesday, December 11. •Bags of Grace: These will go to families in public schools who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Food lists are available online and in campus brochure racks. Bring donations to the Welcome Hall TODAY through December 8. Volunteer Sunday, December 8 to sort and load trucks. •Global Fair Trade Market: On Saturday, December 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ten Thousand Villages will be selling fair trade gifts in the Welcome Hall. Help unpack and price items Friday, December 6 and help on Sunday with the sale. •Christmas Coalition Dinner: Our monthly Saturday night dinner on December 21 at the Coalition for the Homeless gets a boost for the holidays. We cook and bake special items; serve families at the table (instead of a buffet line); and provide gift bags to the men in the pavilion. Volunteer needs include: 12 people for the pavilion assembling and passing out bags from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 20 bakers at the church from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 25 cooks from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Coalition, and 25 servers from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Coalition. Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239 to volunteer for any of these ministries. Within the Church CHRISTMAS CONCERT COOKIE ELVES: Volunteers are needed to put out cookies, coffee and punch on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. Shifts are 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact Dede Duncan at 407.876.4991 ext. *296 to sign up. CHRISTMAS CONCERT PRODUCTION STAFF/SET BUILDERS: Volunteers needed to help construct sets for our Christmas concerts. Stage techs are needed for the concert and tech week prior to the concerts. Contact Ben Adams at badams@st.lukes.org. USHERS AND GREETERS: Sign up to serve at the Christmas concerts, Preeve, or Christmas Eve services. Contact Amy Winslow at awinslow@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext.*253.
Connect BETHLEHEM’S GIFT FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Tickets are available TODAY in the Rotunda of Building C for St. Luke’s annual Christmas concert. Performance dates and times are Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The concerts will feature the combined choirs of St. Luke's and Solid Rock United Methodist Churches along with the gospel choir, children's choir, dance ensemble, praise team and orchestra. Tickets are free but must be picked up in advance. Due to popular demand tickets cannot be reserved for pick up at a later date. There is a 10 ticket limit per person. Tickets will also be available Monday through Friday in the church office in Building C between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 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 per person (first class FREE). Contact Kelly Smith at 407.876.4991 ext.*223 or ksmith@st.lukes.org. Class on November 26 will be in the Fellowship Hall. CLUSTER GROUPS: Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups for a full list of active groups. YOUNG ADULTS: Connect with other 20 and 30-somethings on Tuesday, November 26 at the Solar Bears game at 7:00 p.m. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org for more information. BOWLING: The Bowling Cluster Group will meet at the World Bowling Center at 6540 Canada Ave. on Monday, Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 at 7:00 p.m. Email bowling.cluster@st.lukes.org for details. WEST ORANGE CONNECTION: The West Orange Connection Cluster Group will have its Christmas Gathering on Saturday, December 7 at the home of Terry and Kathleen McCorvie. Attend the 5:00 p.m. Christmas concert at church then head to the McCorvie's for a delicious Italian dinner. Please RSVP to westorange.cluster@st.lukes.org and directions will be sent to you. Hope to see you there! FACING THE HOLIDAY BLUES: Dr. David and Marca Stephens will be hosting a holiday party in the Building C Special Events Dining Room on Wednesday, December 4 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. Do you like Christmas movies?: Join us at Metrowest Elementary School on Friday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. We will show a Christmas movie outdoors, serve food and drinks, and celebrate the season with the families from the school. Bring a blanket, chairs, and smiles. Questions? Contact Pastor Corey at cjones@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *288. 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. ST. LUKE'S COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER: Looking for some tranquility during the holiday season? 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. SENIOR LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM: Come enjoy an early Christmas gathering on Friday, December 13 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A catered lunch will be followed by a special holiday program to celebrate the season! For reservations, please call Debbi Gale at 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, December 11. ST. LUKE’S BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING: Register boys and girls of all skill levels entering Kindergarten through 7th grade at www.st.lukes.org/sports. The season is eight weeks and runs January 20 through March 15. COACHES NEEDED, no experience necessary. 40 MORE LIKES NEEDED TO REACH 1,000! 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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NEW TO ST. LUKE'S? We are so glad that you decided to check out St. Luke's! 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 NO THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER OR THRIVE PROGRAMMING ON NOVEMBER 28: Happy Thanksgiving! 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 (20 and 30-somethings) who are growing in faith. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org for more information. 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. There will be no class on Thursday, November 28. Intro to Praying with Sacred Scripture: Learn more about prayer on Saturday, January 11 in Building C Room 200-202 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with light breakfast. Please bring $10 to cover the cost of the book, Too Deep for Words. Practice resting in God, deepening your relationship with Christ through this honored method of Lectio Divina or Divine Reading. To reserve your spot, visit www.st.lukes.org/grow or contact Joline Krolicki at 407.876.4991 ext. *264. WALK TO EMMAUS: Pray about attending a three day retreat in March at the Warren Willis Camp located in Fruitland Park. The Men’s Walk will be March 20-23 and the Women’s Walk will be March 27-30. Full cost is $190 per person. Partial scholarships are available. Contact Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *264 for more information about this amazing experience. SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH: • Children preschool through 4th grade can attend 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 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 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. • 9th through 12th Grade: 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. YOUTH MINISTRIES THANKSGIVING BREAK: There is no youth programing Wednesday, November 27 or Thursday, November 28 please enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday. For more information on youth ministries visit our website at www.nexgenministries.com or contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org. Confirmation Registration: Confirmation is for students currently enrolled in the 7th grade and any students in grades 8-12 not previously confirmed. Registration forms are available at www.nexgenministries. com. Parent Orientation is January 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Classes begin January 23 and run through March 20. All classes are held Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The annual Confirmation Retreat will be February 21 to 23 at Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park, FL. Confirmation Service is March 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. For more information contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *258. 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 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. The next luncheon is on January 26 (time and location-TBA). 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 on Sundays or Tuesdays. All courses are four sessions long. Childcare available by reservation. 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 For specific serving opportunities during the Advent season please view the Advent column. Within Our Community PRAYERS FOR BELFAST TEAM: A team of 16 people are currently in Belfast, Northern Ireland and will return on November 30. Please keep Pastor Jenn in your prayers as she preaches at East Belfast Mission today as well as the team and our mission partners. At Skainos the team will learn best practices for community transformation and at Forthspring Intercommunity Group they will hear about the reconciliation work along the peace line. EAST WINTER GARDEN CONNECTIONS: The Community Transformation Team has identified great ways for individuals and families to get connected and involved in East Winter Garden without any required training. One of those ways is through the West Orange Orlando Magic Recreation Center. For more information or to get involved contact Adam Hartnett at ahartnett@st.lukes.org. • Become a member, work out, and play basketball at the Magic Center (309 S. West Crown Point Rd, Winter Garden) $100 a year, $25 for 3 months •Fall Junior Magic Basketball League needs coaches. League play: Saturdays •Men’s Fall Basketball League: Tuesday Evenings 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Fall Youth Volleyball Skills Clinic needs adult supervisors and coaches Sundays, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. DONATIONS FOR TYPHOON HAIYAN AND TORNADO RELIEF: 100% of your donations to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) go directly to the areas affected by these disasters. Donate online at www.umcor.org or donate to St. Luke’s and designate “typhoon” or “tornado.” Please keep the people in these areas in your prayers. MAKE CHRISTMAS MERRIER FOR A HOSPITALIZED CHILD: Nathaniel’s Hope Caroling for Kids program requests donations of new small stuffed toys, wrapped candy canes and packaged cookies. Please bring items to the church office by Sunday, December 10 and label “ATTN: Carol Crowley.” Christmas Carolers are also needed to sing and deliver goodies to children in Orlando hospitals on Christmas Day. This is a great family activity. Anyone who wants to be a caroler will need to register online. http://www. nathanielshope.org/events-programs/caroling-for-kids/. Register soon as the site closes when filled! Contact Donna Barley for more information at 407.876.6728.
Within Our Church WANT TO BE A PART OF THE STEPHEN MINISTER TRAINING CLASS?: St. Luke’s will be training a new class of Stephen Ministers beginning January 7. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to grow in faith, develop stronger relational skills, and bring Christ’s love into the lives of hurting people. If this is what God is asking you to do, contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org for more information. GREETERS NEEDED: 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). CONNECTION POINT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 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. 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! OHANA: We are seeking individuals to serve on the OHANA Leadership Team to help design and implement our monthly gatherings for families. Please contact Jayne Andrews, Director of Children and Family Ministries, at jandrews@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *237. HAVE A CDL?: St. Luke’s Youth Ministry is looking for persons with a CDL license to help drive buses for retreats, mission trips, and day trips. If you have a CDL and would like to help the youth ministry please contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org.
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