NOVEMBER 30, 2014 NOVEMBER 23, 2014
WORSHIP What's up with worship?
Traditional Worship Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “Go Tell It On the Mountain” (8:00) Frank Ritti, soloist (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”Hail to the Lord's Annointed”..............................#203
New Sermon Series Starts Today “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.
*Opening Prayer Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music
“My Heart Would Be Your Bethlehem” (8:00) Frank Ritti, soloist “Sing We Now of Christmas” (9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “What Child Is This?” Ken Clifton, piano solo
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.....94 *Hymn ”O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”............................#211
Join us!
Lighting of the Advent Candle Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 Sermon: "Bring Hope Home for Christmas"
Traditional Worship
*Hymn
Series: Come Home for Christmas
”Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”.....................#196
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: Dr. William S. Barnes
*Benediction
Contemporary Worship
*Postlude
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 Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Please stand in praise to God if you are able
ORDER CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: Honor a loved one this Advent season. Purchase poinsettias today 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 TODAY for on time delivery. BAPTISM CLASS: There will be a Baptism class next Sunday, December 7 at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C.
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UNEWS Regarding Generosity Series Thank you for participating in the Regarding Generosity sermon series through small group studies, worship, devotions, and completion of commitment cards. Your gifts are extrememly important to continuing the ministries of this church. If you have not completed a commitment card, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you can help us fulfill our ministry commitments for 2014. Pick up a card between worship services or in the church office during regular business hours. Please return completed cards to the church office. Questions about the budget, giving, or further studies on this series? Contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org.
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.
GLOBAL FAIR TRADE MARKET DECEMBER 7: St. Luke’s will work with Ten Thousand Villages (TTV) to offer fair trade gifts for your holiday shopping. TTV strives to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of disadvantaged artisans in 38 countries. Product sales help pay for food, education, healthcare and housing for artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. The Market will be available on Sunday, December 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ten percent of the proceeds from the event will go to support the Family Christmas Dinner in East Winter Garden.
FREE MOVIE ON THE LAWN DECEMBER 12 8:00 P.M.
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.
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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. 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! 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 FINANCIAL PEACE: "Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand." 1 Chron. 29:14. Do you have the power over your finances that allows you to be an effective steward of the resources God has entrusted to you? Join us in January for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University and The Legacy Journey. Sign up at www.st.lukes.org/adults. Classes begin in January, childcare available with reservations at www.st.lukes.org/childcare. “HOW TO BE RICH”: St. Luke’s November sermon series, “Regarding Generosity” used sections from Andy Stanley’s book, “How to be Rich.” The book is on sale for $10 in the church office during regular business hours. NEW HOW TO BE RICH STUDY GROUPS: Dig deeper into this book and sermon series with additional small group studies starting 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 and on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Email Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org for room numbers. 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. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER: 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 today (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 today (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 tonight (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. 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. Bring UNWRAPPED gifts in the North Welcome Hall by the end of the day on Sunday. The gifts will be given to Orange County Public School Social Workers, who work with parents in choosing an appropriate gift. They work with the families throughout the entire year. Gifts will also be donated to the Christmas Shop in East Winter Garden where parents get to shop at reduced prices for their children. Money collected from the Christmas Shop will go back to the community. Bags of Grace: Help contribute to a food package that will feed a family of four for four days in one of the three partner public schools. 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 TRANSPORTATION NEEDS: Did you know that St. Luke’s has a Transportation Ministry that provides a ride to doctor appointments? This ministry is for people who are without family or friends to assist with this need. Volunteers are needed in this ministry. If you are interested, please contact ccrowley@st.lukes. org. 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. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.