DECEMBER 7, 2014 NOVEMBER 23, 2014
WORSHIP What's up with worship?
Traditional Worship Prelude Gathering for Worship Choral Introit “Go Tell It On the Mountain” Anne Smith, soloist
*Call to Worship *Hymn
”Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”...............#213
Special Music (11:00) “Light One Candle” K-1 Chorale
New Sermon Series “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 us 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.
Affirmation of Advent Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music “There's a Song in the Air” Anne Smith, soloist
Prayers of the People; The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns” Anne Smith, soloist *Doxology and Prayer of Dedication.....94
Lighting of the Advent Candle Congregational Choral Response Scripture: Isaiah 60:17-19 Sermon: "Bring Peace Home for Christmas" Series: Come Home for Christmas
Join us!
*Hymn
Traditional Worship
Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Today's Message: The Rev. Jad Denmark
”While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”...........#236
*Benediction
“The Lord Bless and Keep You”
*Postlude
Contemporary Worship
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Corey Jones
*Please stand in praise to God if you are able
re·define: Contemporary·Family·Worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Today's Message: The Rev. Corey Jones
The flowers in the sanctuary are given by Alice Williams in honor of her mother, Marie Williams, on her birthday. The flowers in the narthex are given by The Malick Family in memory of Burns Ruggles’ birthday.
COMMUNION IN THE CHAPEL: Join us today at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C for a communion service. BAPTISM CLASS: There will be a Baptism class today at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO TODAY FOR CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS!: 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 for each poinsettia.
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UNEWS 2015 Operating Budget Pledges Please pick up a pledge card in the church office or online at st.lukes.org/ stewardship and turn in your card no later than December 21. Place it in the offering plate on Sundays, drop it by the church office, mail it in or email it to Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org. Consider setting up online giving by visiting st.lukes.org/give to ensure your giving continues even when you cannot be with us in worship. Thank you for all that you do to support the ministries of St. Luke’s vision which God has placed before us. You and your gifts are appreciated.
Upcoming Events GLOBAL FAIR TRADE MARKET TODAY ONLY: St. Luke’s works with Ten Thousand Villages (TTV) to offer fair trade gifts for your holiday shopping TODAY from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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. Ten percent of today's proceeds 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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CHRISTMAS PREEVE/EVE WORSHIP Tuesday, December 23 Christmas Preeve Worship (These services are intended for church members and allow more room for visitors on Christmas Eve.) 6:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. Candlelight Service with Contemporary Praise Team 8:15 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Sanctuary Choir Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Worship 3:45 p.m. Children's Participation Nativity Pageant 5:00 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Children's Choirs 6:15 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Contemporary Praise Team 8:45 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. Candlelight Service with the Sanctuary Choir 11:15 p.m. Candlelight Service with Holy Communion and the Mixed Ensemble Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Services will celebrate Christ's birth with music and a message. All services will be in the Sanctuary. Most of these worship services will fill to capacity at least 30 minutes before start time. Please arrive no later than 45 minutes before service start time for the best chance of being seated at the service of your choice. The 5:00 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. worship services are the most well-attended, so please plan accordingly.
Financial Update as of November 2014 Did you know that the church staff has underspent the budget by $82,334 through November? OCTOBER NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER $3,554,353 $4,095,293 $3,223,244 Year To Date Income: $3,808,272 $4,199,748 $3,450,117 Year To Date Expenses: ($104,455) ($226,873) Over/(Under): ($253,919)
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 SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH: We will meet at BJ’s Restaurant (across the street from Millenia Mall) at 12:30 p.m. TODAY. For reservations or cancellations call Becky Garner at 407.351.4875 or 407.353.8446. CLUSTER GROUPS: Contact Carol Crowley at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or ccrowley@st.lukes.org. OPEN ARMS LGBTQA: This inspiring and affirming group is open to all LGBTQ persons and straight allies. Our next meeting is Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. We'll be celebrating the Christmas season and helping with Orlando Missions and the Family Promise program. Contact openarms.cluster@st.lukes.org for more information. 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. KEENE’S POINT: We invite you and your family to our 2nd annual Christmas Cookie Exchange on Sunday, December 21 at the Wellington residence. We will be sharing our sweet treats and friendship from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please bring three dozen cookies or treats to share, as well as a container to take home the leftovers! R.S.V.P. to keenespointe.cluster@st.lukes.org by Wednesday, December 17 for directions. 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. FRIENDS ON WHEELS: 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. BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING: 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. UMW CRAFTS AT NEHRLING GARDENS: If you missed this year's bazaar, you will have another opportunity to purchase beautiful creations made by the St. Luke's United Methodist Women. Join us at our tent at the Nehrling Gardens Holiday Celebration and Amaryllis Festival on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All proceeds from our booth will go to missions and charities. Park across the street from Nehrling Gardens (2267 Hempel Avenue) and enjoy the festivities. For questions call 407.876.5532. SENIOR LUNCH AND PROGRAM: The Senior Lunch and Program will not be held in December due to the many church events and everyone’s busy schedules during the holidays. See you in 2015. ZUMBA DANCE CLASS RESUMES: Join certified Zumba instructor, Becca Jo Cross, on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 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. 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 Dr. David Stephens at 407.876.4991 ext. *233 or Carol Crowley at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 to learn more and to be matched confidentially with a Stephen Minister. 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! 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. ANTI-BULLYING MAGIC SHOW: Join Children and Family Ministries at Orlando Repertory Theatre (The Rep) for an amazing Anti-Bullying Magic Show on January 17 at 5:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at st.lukes.org/ children and click on“Events.” 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 the Connection Point station in the Rotunday of 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 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. on Wednesdays. The menu for December 10 includes parmesan encrusted chicken breast, baked potato, corn, 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 in 1st through 4th grade will worship with their families on Sunday, December 28. Classes will resume on January 4. Preschool through 4th Grade: Children will learn about and experience Advent. Stop by the Welcome Window in Building B on Sunday mornings for room assignments. 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 December 21, 28 and January 4. Classes below will resume on January 11. • 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, December 21, 28 or January 4. 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. CHRISTMAS WORSHIP CHILDCARE: Childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (6 weeks - Pre-K) will be available on December 23 for all Christmas Preeve worship services, on December 24 during the 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve services, and on December 28 for morning worship. CHILDREN’S NATIVITY PAGEANT: We invite all children and their families to come participate in the very special telling of the Christmas story at our annual Children's Pageant on December 24 at 3:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Children are asked to come dressed in costumes as shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph, wise men, and farm animals, as we travel back to Bethlehem. We provide a limited number of costumes in the Narthex of the Sanctuary prior to the pageant. We will also be blessed to hear the voices of our WeeSingers and K-1 Chorale. 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 December 18, 25, or January 1. WEDNESDAY AFTERSCHOOL, YOUTH, AND THRIVE PROGRAM: December 10 will be the last day for these programs until January 7. St. Luke’s offers expanded programming for children, youth, and adults on Wednesdays. 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. Childcare is available by reservation at www.st.lukes. org/childcare. Sign up for groups and activities at st.lukes.org/thrive. MORNING EDITION: Study “Revival” by Adam Hamilton Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. in the Building C Office Conference Room. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: Searching for HOPE in how to deal with your finances? Experience the PEACE that comes from having a plan. Join us for Dave Ramsey's FPU and The Legacy Journey starting in January. Consider inviting a friend to join you...the ultimate Christmas gift! Visit st.lukes.org/grow or contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org for details.
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SERVE Within Our Community MAKE A DIFFERENCE GLOBALLY THROUGH YOUR CHRISTMAS GIVING GLOBAL FAIR TRADE MARKET TODAY ONLY: St. Luke’s will work with Ten Thousand Villages (TTV) to offer fair trade gifts for your holiday shopping from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. TODAY in the Welcome Hall of Building C. UNITED METHODIST MICRO-FINANCE CONNECTION: For as little as $25 you can help a lowincome individual in Malawi or Mexico start a small business and change families’ lives! Give directly in someone’s name, get a gift card for that hard-to-buy-for person so they can then decide how to spend it, or give a gift as a family or group of friends as part of your holiday tradition. For details visit www. umcmicrofinance.org. COMPASSION CHILD SPONSORSHIP: $38 per month provides a child living in extreme poverty in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, access to education, health care, supplementary nutrition for the whole family, connection with a local church and after school help. St. Luke’s is connected with a local church in Addis Ababa. This holiday season your family can choose to make a long-term commitment to another family across the globe. Pick up packets in the Welcome Hall of Building C TODAY. MAKE A DIFFERENCE LOCALLY THROUGH YOUR CHRISTMAS GIVING IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER & DONATION NEEDS WISH TREE: Wish Tree Gifts are due back TODAY. We have about 200 tags left on the trees in the Welcome Hall of Building C. If you were not able to shop for a gift but still want to make Christmas a little brighter for families in our community you can make a financial donation toward one of the tags. Missions staff and volunteers will be at the trees collecting donations and will then purchase the remaining gifts. The suggested donation for each tag is $20. MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FOR FOUR FAMILIES STAYING AT ST. LUKE’S: Sunday, December 21 through Sunday, December 28 four Family Promise families who do not have permanent housing will be staying at St. Luke's. 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. To sign up and view items to donate visit www.carecalendar.org. Use calendar id: 5382 and security code 1111 to logon. BAGS OF GRACE: Sunday, December 14 is the last day to bring in groceries. Please place items in the designated bins in the Welcome Hall of Building C. Donations are low so if you need a list please pick it up at the Wish Tree tables. Food will be distributed to schools on Monday, December 15. Within Our Church NEED HELP IN PRE-DETERMINING YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS?: With the need to trim our 2015 budget, many of the things we currently accomplish by paying individuals will need to be re-evaluated and become volunteer opportunities. THAT MEANS WE NEED YOU! Please help us MAKE WORSHIP HAPPEN by determining where you can plug into the opportunities below. Let us know how you can help by contacting Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *223. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SETUP/TEAR DOWN TEAMS: Need teams of people to be responsible for weekly setup/tear down of the flooring and chairs for Contemporary Worship. Also need team captains and coordinators to assist with scheduling these teams. Need teams of volunteers to assist with stage and band setup and tear down on a weekly basis. Both of these areas of ministry volunteerism will take approximately 90 minutes for setup and 60 minutes for tear down with teams of 6 to 8 people each week. CONTEMPORARY PRAISE BAND MUSICIANS: Calling all bass and guitar players! These two important instruments are needed to create the music in worship on a weekly basis. Currently if we do not have a volunteer in a needed slot we have to pay an outside musician to make it happen. Please consider if God has blessed you with the gifts to continue this great worship ministry with volunteers vs. paid musicians. VIDEO RECORDING/EDITING TEAMS: These teams will be responsible for videotaping and editing the 9:30 services for both worship venues, and uploading to the website. As we continue to work on the 4D Vision, which includes full service video and live streaming, we will be expanding this ministry area and need volunteers onboard and trained. PRODUCTION TEAM ASSISTANTS: Volunteer to assist with worship on a weekly basis by helping with slide presentations during each worship service. This task is very easy but does require concentration and engagement during worship. This area of ministry volunteerism will require arriving 30 minutes prior to service time. Training will be provided. WORSHIP THEME TEAM: Are you creative with set design? We are seeking teams to help create the look for each sermon series in each worship venue. These teams will work with the Worship Design Team and help put into reality the theme discussed for the series and determine, create and set the needed props to ensure correct communication of the sermon series in a visual manner. For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.