Holy Week Guide 2015

HOLY WEEK GUIDE March 29 through April 5, 2015

ST. LUKE’S WELCOMES YOU Dear St. Lukers and Friends, Whether you have been on the “road trip” with us throughout this season of Lent or you are a first time guest, know that the St. Luke’s family is glad you are along for the ride. During this holy week in the Christian calendar, we draw strength from knowing that there is no place we can go where God is not present.

Our Lenten theme has been “Honk if You Love Jesus” and for the past six weeks we have wrestled with moving beyond bumper sticker faith. We know that in order to truly drop our nets and follow Jesus, we first have to strip away the clichés and surface level faith that lull us into a false sense of security.

We sincerely hope that your observance of the events in the final week of the life of our Lord will not be limited to Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.

We don’t have to “Keep Calm and Carry On” or “Live Strong” to fully experience his passion and resurrection. If we just commit to travel with him as faithful disciples, he will show us the way.

Please use this worship guide booklet as a road map for your own spiritual preparation for Easter. Bring it with you to the services you choose to attend, make notes, and set aside some time to privately reflect on where you are in your own faith journey.

Utilize the liturgies and devotions in these pages to guide you throughout Holy Week as we move closer to Resurrection Sunday.

Wishing you a blessed Holy Week in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, The Pastors, Staff, and Believers of St. Luke’s

2015 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE March 29, Palm Sunday..............................................4 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Coleman Memorial Gymnasium (Building C) 11:00 a.m. re•define: Contemporary Worship Coleman Memorial Gymnasium (Building C)

April 2, Holy Thursday ...........................................7 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion Coleman Memorial Gymnasium (Building C)

April 3, Good Friday.................................................10 A Service of Tenebrae 7:00 p.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Worship Coleman Memorial Gymnasium (Building C)

April 5, Easter Sunday ...........................................14 7:30, 8:45, 10:00, 11:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Coleman Memorial Gymnasium (Building C)

March 29 - April 4, Prayer Labyrinth Sunday, March 29 – Friday, April 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Attic of Building C

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

PRAYER LABYRINTH

You do not need to be a member of St. Luke’s to bring your children to our nursery or Sunday programs. Nursery care and program rooms open 15 minutes prior to the service you are attending. Children must be signed in and out by an adult for all programs. Stop by the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B on Sunday mornings or call 407.876.4991, for more information.

The prayer labyrinth is an ancient practice of the early church that has re-emerged in recent times.

It is a contemplative space intended for personal spiritual reflection as one walks the maze of the labyrinth. St. Luke’s prayer labyrinth will be available in the Attic of Building C Sunday, March 29 through Friday, April 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Holy Saturday, April 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for persons to come and reflect, pray and walk throughout Holy Week. A garden surrounds the labyrinth and will reflect the Lenten sermon series. Children are welcome to experience the labyrinth with their families. We ask that parents stay with their children in the quiet and meditative space in order to maintain the reflective atmosphere for everyone.

PALM SUNDAY Elementary children attend worship with their families. *8:00 a.m. Worship Service Nursery and Preschool children please go to Building B Room 112114. *9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services Sunday programming is offered for infants through preschool age.

If your child is already registered bring them to their assigned classroom. If you are new to St. Luke’s please stop by the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B for assistance.

PRAYER LABYRINTH Participate in activities for the whole family in the Attic of Building C. Parents must remain with children.

HOLY THURSDAY (7:00 p.m. Worship) Nursery and Preschool check-in will be in Building A Room 110.

Elementary children attend worship with their families.

GOOD FRIDAY (7:00 p.m. Worship) Nursery and Preschool check-in will be in Building A Room 110.

Elementary children check in upstairs in Building A Room 201.

EASTER SUNDAY Elementary children attend worship with their families.

7:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service Building B Room 106: Infants & Crawlers Building B Room 112-114: Toddlers through Preschool 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship Service Building B Room 106: Infants & Crawlers Building B Room 116-118: Toddlers Building B Room 115: Preschool 10:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Traditional Worship Services Building B Room 106: Infants Building B Room 112-114: Crawlers Building B Room 116-118: Toddlers Building B Room 108-110: Preschool Building B Room 105-107: Preschool 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship Services Building B Room 106: Infants Building B Room 117: Toddlers Building B Room 101-103: Preschoolers

DEVOTIONS This year we have included devotions for each worship service within this guide. Please use each devotion as you experience the Holy Week journey. Space for notes is provided at the end of each devotion.

LENTEN OFFERING 2015 A long term tradition of St. Luke’s is to have our offering during Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week, go to ministries in our community and beyond. This offering will extend our reach by supporting our local community partners, our advocacy efforts, and ministry with our global mission partners. We encourage you to give up $1.00 or $2.00 a day or set a household challenge as part of your Lenten spiritual practice and give toward this goal.

EASTER FLOWERS The list of Easter flower donors will be available on Easter Sunday in the wall rack in the Narthex of the Sanctuary and in the North Welcome Hall of Building C. Please take your donated flower after the 11:15 a.m. worship services on Easter Sunday.

NEW TO ST. LUKE’S?

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Visit the Connection Point in the Rotunda of Building C to pick up a First Time Guest Welcome Packet. Let us help you get connected. Contact the Connect office at 407.876.4991 ext.*262 or connect@st.lukes.org.

PALM SUNDAY March 29, 2015 Each day of Holy Week provides an opportunity to strip away the bumper sticker bromide that has kept us from going deeper in our faith. Peeling away each bumper sticker will reveal there is only one journey of faith that truly changes us, the journey to the cross that leads to an empty tomb. So often as Christians we want to jump from the palm waving of Palm Sunday to the lilies of Easter. Sometimes we have reasons why we can’t worship on Thursday and Friday but sometimes it’s because, if we are honest, we don’t like those services of darkness and struggle.

However, this week is the Gospel of Christ relived, reimagined into our lives. It strips away all of the facade.

Holy Week calls for us to walk so close with Jesus, if we have the will, that the dust of his feet covers us and we see how our lives continue to add to the need of the Savior. This week is the “spiritual solid food” we have mentioned throughout Lent. This is what Paul was calling his church in Corinth to feast upon, the solid food of the gospel, the hard stuff, the meat, that would help them grow into true “disciples” who follow Christ.

Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus’ triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem. The expectation of the Messiah coming to save the people of Israel seems to be coming to life in this perception of Jesus. All the signs point to him. The crowds welcome him with palm branches and shouts of praise, certainly now they would be redeemed and restored through their new king.

Many who saw this spectacle were not as joyous. This moment seemed to some, a deliberately defiant political act. The authorities and leadership felt threatened and began planning how they would deal with Jesus.

In the midst of it all, Jesus had very different plans. Jesus entered into Jerusalem knowing he was on a journey to his death. His was not a stallion, there was no sword; instead there was a humble donkey, and the heart of a servant who would use only the instrument of sacrifice to be the true healer and restorer not of political power, but of the world.

The mantra of the world is to LIVE STRONG; and when facing battles of disease or struggles of pain and loss, this is not such a bad motto. But on Palm Sunday as Jesus faced what was ahead in the city for him, he walked the way of finding one’s strength in owning weakness.

By entering into Jerusalem, in a humble way, Jesus showed the world that he would not fight what was ahead.

He proved throughout the week what humble submission looks like. Much like walking into the wilderness at the beginning of his ministry, this surrender allowed for God to be glorified. It allowed God to “show up” with and through Jesus and ultimately led to the greatest LIVE STRONG moment the world has ever known…the defeat of death, the conquering of sin, our ETERNAL RESURRECTION. Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is humbly admit we have no strength of our own. We surrender to the fears ahead of us, using every bit of our faith put to action through prayer, meditation, quiet time, fasting, and yes WORSHIP, and trust God goes before us. This week, we invite you to join us at every worship service, bringing this devotional with you. Walk through this week and surrender the idea of facing the fight on your own. Lay down your defenses which become obstacles to God’s strength, grace and mercy being your armor.

We invite you to read not only the scriptures for the coming days, but today through Thursday consider praying on Ephesians 6:10-18. How can God’s armor, which lines out the spiritual disciplines and reminds us that our strength comes from God, help you to take this humble journey with Christ toward your own resurrection?

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Allow the strength of the Lord to make you strong. We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. Put on all the armor God gives, faith, righteousness, assurance, and peace, as you walk this journey toward the cross and resurrection.

Our Redeemer, Jesus of Nazareth, king of the Jews, may your reign become real through the works of our hands and your love become alive in our hearts. The world makes LIVE STRONG a way of sometimes fighting our struggles on our own. Today we begin a different journey, the same way you did. May we find our humble means of entering into the city with you to face whatever you may be calling us to let go of, what you may be inviting us to “die to� within our lives. May our strength come through our humble obedience as you prune away that which no longer bears fruit in us, so that our strength may be found in our resurrection with you. Amen. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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PALM SUNDAY CONTEMPORARY

TRADITIONAL

in The Coleman Memorial Gymnasium Contemporary Worship (9:30 a.m.) re•define: Contemporary Worship (11:00 a.m.)

in the Sanctuary (8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.)

PRELUDE “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” John R. Mason, III organ

GATHERING SONG “Let the Praise Begin”

GATHERING THE PROCESSION OF THE PALMS “Let His Children Rejoice” The Sanctuary Choir, Children’s Choir, the Orchestra, and Dance Ensemble

WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP SCRIPTURE

Mark 11:1-11

*CALL TO WORSHIP

PRAISE SONG “Hosanna”

*HYMN “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”.................#154

OPENING PRAYER

*OPENING PRAYER *PASSING THE PEACE AND WELCOME (Please offer expressions of love to those around you.)

PRAISE SONGS “Every Praise” “We Fall Down” SCRIPTURE MESSAGE

WITNESS IN MUSIC “Sing Hosanna! Blessed is He!” The Sanctuary Choir and Children’s Choir

Philippians 2:5-11 The Rev. Jad Denmark

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

OFFERING “Stronger”

THE LORD’S PRAYER OFFERING AND OFFERTORY “Gethsemane (with The Power of the Cross)” The Sanctuary Choir with the Orchestra and Piano

CLOSING SONG “Moving Forward”

*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION

BENEDICTION

SCRIPTURE

Mark 11:1-11 & Philippians 2:5-11

SERMON Dr. William S. Barnes

*HYMN “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”..............................#280 *BENEDICTION “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *POSTLUDE “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty” John R. Mason, III organ *If you are able, please stand in praise to God.

*If you are able, please stand in praise to God.

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HOLY THURSDAY: SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION April 2, 2015

Holy Thursday, sometimes known as Maundy Thursday, is the evening when we “relive with the disciples that fellowship meal on the very threshold of the Passover in which Jesus uttered the unforgettable words with the sharing of the bread and the cup – ‘this is my body,’ ‘this is my blood of the new covenant’ – and commanded that we forever ‘Do this in remembrance of me.’ We experience anew that which was enacted on this extraordinary evening, including the act of mutual servanthood in the washing of the feet.” (Don Saliers) “Maundy” comes from the Latin word “mandatum” meaning commandment. This is the night in which Jesus gave us the commandment to love one another.

Tonight we come to a common table and find ourselves sharing bread and cup, which reminds us of the need we all have for forgiveness, healing and love. As we move toward the table, we move not only toward Christ, but toward one another. We sit with Peter and Judas, who believed in their own strength and not Christ’s way of humility. We sit with the brothers who argued and asked which would sit next to Him in heaven, proving how often they heard only what they wanted to hear in Christ’s teachings. But Jesus washed even their feet. He looked them in the eyes and said those powerful words of grace and love.

Tonight as you come to the table, come with your hands and hearts wide open. As our youth share monologues about a family dinner, may the flow of our Sacrament of Holy Communion prepare our hearts to walk through the journey of confession and forgiveness. Let this be a great thanksgiving over the gospel of what Christ offers us in the days to come. May we hear a blessing that makes something as ordinary and common as bread and wine be a blessing over our common, ordinary lives as well.

Remember, this meal was the sustenance that carried Jesus to the garden, to his arrest, and to face his death. It was this meal, which should have been a constant reminder in the darkness to his disciples, that promised there would again be light. He laid it all out for them, but many forgot; they missed it; they listened only to the surface of what he was saying and tried to make something light out of what was the prologue of the drama of salavation about to unfold.

As you worship tonight, let go of the routine of this meal. Let go of the things of this day. Do not worry about what comes next, or who you are sitting next to, or be distracted because “we’ve been here before.” Let the drama of the salvation story for you and for our church begin to unfold in a new way. Taste the bread, drink from the cup, and realize you and our church are being changed from something ordinary into something extraordinary for the Kingdom of heaven.

Who in your head and heart needs forgiveness? Who needs you to let them go to be surrendered into God’s holy hand so they may receive resurrection in God’s time, and you can begin to heal your heart? Name them in the notes section on page 8, and allow Christ to wash you clean. Feel the water washing away the dirt and stickiness of hurt or bitterness. May the water allow your feet and your hands to be agents of peace as you walk away from this time.

Clean your heart as you make your way to the table tonight.

How is God seeking to challenge you and encourage your growth? What are some old notions God is asking you to peel away? What are some new truths about your life or your relationship with God and with your church that God is asking you to consider, to grow in and to embrace? Tonight as you make your way to the family table toward God and toward the rest of your brothers and sisters who are God’s holy Church, what truth will you wrap around your waist about God’s calling on you and his holy Church? Name these things tonight and allow the truth of one bread, one cup, one holy calling wrap around you to give you backbone to face what God may be inviting you to die to this weekend.

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As the bread is broken symbolizing the brokenness and sacrifice of Christ, as wine of sacrifice and blood shed for sin is tasted, what is being broken and forgiven in you? What memories, sins, or fears do you hold in your mind that may be holding back your heart from true redemption? What is it that keeps you from coming fully to this meal and embracing its climactic moment? Does your head keep getting in the way – reminding you that you aren’t worthy?

Or do thoughts of fear, or anger, or resentment echo loudly? Name those thoughts below, no matter how hard it may be; bring them out of the shadows. Bring them to this table, and as you receive bread and cup, may you place on the helmet of salvation that reminds you that if Jesus could offer this meal to Judas who betrayed and Peter who denied, then this meal is open to the entire family. Let your mind and thoughts surrender to the head covering of Christ’s gift of salvation for you.

What’s in your heart that you may be fearful of? Is it change in your life? Is it a battle of disease or brokenness you are facing? Is it the unknown of change in our church? Does it feel like Good Friday is just around the corner for you or someone you love? Name it below – write it down and come to the family table of God and feast on the meal of salvation and love. Let it become the shield of faith that you place in front of your heart and let it “quench the flaming arrows” of whatever darkness you might face tomorrow.

Lord, we give you thanks for satisfying our hungry hearts with this holy meal shared in the Spirit with your Son. As his death brings us life and hope, so may his resurrection lead us to salvation. May this meal with our family of faith give us confidence and strength to make us ready us for what is to come. Let us not shrink back from the darkness ahead, but to be ready to stand with you as we face tomorrow. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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HOLY THURSDAY: SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Worship in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.

GATHERING MUSIC “All I Need Is You” *CALL TO WORSHIP *SONGS OF PRAISE “Jesus Messiah”

“Jesus Paid It All” OPENING PRAYER SCRIPTURE Exodus 12:1-4, 5-10, 11-14 and Luke 22:7-13 MONOLOGUE “Thoughts on a Family Meal” SCRIPTURE John 13:21-30 MONOLOGUE “Thoughts on My Own Etiquette” SCRIPTURE Luke 22:24-27 MONOLOGUE “Thoughts on a Seating Chart” CONFESSION AND PARDON PRAYER OF CONFESSION SCRIPTURE John 13:3-5 MONOLOGUE “Thoughts on Washing Up” SYMBOLIC WASHING OF THE HANDS *PASSING OF THE PEACE (Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love) OFFERING “Grace Like Rain”

SCRIPTURE MONOLOGUE SCRIPTURE MONOLOGUE SCRIPTURE MONOLOGUE

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Luke 22:19 “Thoughts on Bread” Matthew 25:27 “Thoughts on Cup” Mark 14:27-31 “Thoughts on Thank You Notes”

LITURGY OF BREAD AND CUP SCRIPTURE John 13:34-35 MONOLOGUE “Thoughts on Others” LITURGY OF OUR RESPONSE GIVING AND RECEIVING OF THE CUP Music During Communion “Remembrance (The Communion Song)” PRAYER STRIPPING OF THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE Matthew 26:36-42, 45-50 MONOLOGUE “Thoughts on Waiting” BENEDICTION

*If you are able, please stand in praise to God.

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GOOD FRIDAY: A SERVICE OF TENEBRAE April 3, 2015 Today the final sacrifice is offered at the altar of the world. The Lamb of God gives his life on the cross of crucifixion. As the shadow of the cross looms, we admit we do not like for something to have to die in order for growth to take root. We do not like the pain of re-breaking something that has not fully healed correctly. This is why we hide behind the easy, bumper sticker faith and our surface level routines because this is the part we do not understand. We can’t explain Good Friday to our children, because often we do not understand Good Friday for ourselves, for our relationships, for our church.

But for us to dig in and grow from simply being Christians to truly being disciples, for ashes to rise to new life, death must come first. “Here the reality of His death is encountered, a death we remember also at the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. But now we experience the anguish of our own sin intensified, and our own complicity in his betrayal.”(Don Saliers) As uncomfortable as Good Friday makes us, this is really the only way new life can begin. What hangs before us on this cross, is the Savior of the world who bears the sins of the world, who bears my sins as an individual, and our sins as people of God. The thing is, many sins are not that obvious. When we make our list of “sin management” we usually only list the surface action, “I lied,” “I cheated,” “I had impure thoughts.” Those are the bumper sticker confessions.

This Good Friday, it’s time to strip them away and get what is really nailed to the cross. It’s time to peel off the stickers and realize the attitudes and feelings behind the list of actions.

• Pride – My need for control, for things to be my way in life, in my relationships. It’s always worked for me; it should work for everyone else.

• Greed – The voice inside my heads that tells me I don’t have enough, I am not enough, I don’t measure up, so I need more– status, happiness, wealth, control, love, approval, and acceptance from others in our lives. This will give me power and identity in this world.

• Lust – The desire within me to have hold on someone or something else, not because there is value in that person or object, but because I have to have it to be whole, to fill up empty space within my heart and my life. I let my desire control me and I no longer see the person or the object of my desire as a gift from God or in God’s control and love.

• Anger – I hold on to my pain and resentment as protection so I will not be hurt again. My anger gives me power over the situation, over the person. I don’t want to let go because it fuels me to be right and to hold onto my pride.

• Sloth or Apathy – I just live a daily routine; nothing will ever change. I have no power to make anything different, so I just give in. I am content to go through the motions and relinquish my hopes and dreams, or what God may be calling me to do, because I’m afraid or don’t want to change my ways. This is comfortable and easy.

• Gluttony – “Too much.” I have no way to say “enough” to something in my life. I live in excess. The biggest house, the best clothes, the gadgets, the cars, the food. Or maybe it’s the hobbies, or books that I want more of than my shelves can hold. Maybe it’s the gluttony of my time; I or others never have enough for me. If I’m honest, I hold back from charity because what if one day there isn’t enough for me.

• Envy – I want what they have because I don’t have enough. I want what they have because I deserve it too. I want what they have because they shouldn’t have it, they don’t deserve it, they don’t work as hard, or do the right things, or act the right way.

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There are hurts, brokenness, sin and pain that only the power of the cross can truly redeem.

But know in offering these things to God on this holy night, new life and resurrection is our promise.

With the belt of truth, the helmet of salvation, the sandals of peace, the breastplate of justice and shield of faith, fueled by bread, cup, and following the humble, obedient footsteps of your Savior, you have everything you need to stand before this cross, to look Christ in the face, to hear him say “forgive them for they know not what they do” and leave these sins here. Don’t hide. Name them. Write them down below. Tonight, like no other night, allow these sins and brokenness to be nailed to the holy wonderful cross because you know the end of the story. You may sit in the tomb for a few days, feeling dark, alone and exposed, but soon the Light will shine, the Son will rise, and you and God’s church will rise as well.

Our Savior, while we were still your enemies, Lord Jesus Christ, you suffered and died for us, winning the victory over death for our sakes. We strip away all pretenses tonight. We realize the forty-day journey was not just yours, but it’s for us, our marathon into the wilderness to face our true selves, to seek to truly become the disciples and the church you have called us to be. Everything has led to this night. To skip over it would be to lose a chance to be transformed, to grow, to die to the things that hold us back from truly being your people. You have given everything we need to stand here and trust in your faithfulness. Take our hearts, our minds, our lives, our church and redeem us to your glory. Amen.

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GOOD FRIDAY: A SERVICE OF TENEBRAE Contemporary Worship in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.

OPENING MOVEMENT

OFFERING/OFFERTORY

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Sixth Lesson The Way of the Cross Luke 23:26-31 Leader: The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities Response: By His wounds I have been healed.

OPENING HYMN “The Old Rugged Cross” *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION First Lesson The Darkness Foretold Luke 18:31-34 Leader: Who has believed what we have heard? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?

Response: By His wounds I have been healed.

SONG

SONG

“What Love Is This”

Seventh Lesson The Crucifixion Luke 23:32-43 Leader: He shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out himself to death and was numbered with the transgressors.

Response: By His wounds I have been healed.

“On the Road to Beautiful”

Second Lesson In the Garden of Gethsemane Luke 22:39-53 Leader: He had no form or majesty that we should look at him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.

Response: By His wounds I have been healed.

SONG

“Cry of the Broken”

HYMN

“Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross”

Eighth Lesson The Death of Jesus VIDEO

“I Stand for You”

HYMN

“Were You There”

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Tenth Lesson The Song of the Suffering Servant

Fourth Lesson Jesus Before Pilate and Herod Luke 23:1-12 Leader: He was as one from whom others hide their faces, he was despised and we held him of no account.

Response: By His wounds I have been healed.

SONG

“Peter’s Denial”

Ninth Lesson The Burial of Jesus Luke 23:47-56 Leader: Yet he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for those who have sinned.

Response: By His wounds I have been healed.

Third Lesson Jesus Before the Council Luke 22:63-71 Leader: He was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity.

Response: By His wounds I have been healed.

SONG

Luke 23:44-46

Isaiah 53:4-9

*BENEDICTION *If you are able, please stand in praise to God We ask that you depart in silence. This service will end in darkness. Please watch your step.

“Scandal of Grace”

Fifth Lesson Jesus is Sentenced to Death Luke 23:13-25 Leader: Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him with pain. When he makes his life an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring and shall prolong his days.

Response: By His wounds I have been healed.

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GOOD FRIDAY: A SERVICE OF TENEBRAE Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.

The service of Tenebrae, or “shadows,” was formed from a combination of night and early morning prayer with a focus on the commemoration of the Passion of our Lord. It was originally read and sung by monastic choirs in the Middle Ages, though its origin predates even that time period.

The most significant feature of the service is the gradual extinguishing of the lights and candles in the room and on the altar. The bare altar and unvested furnishings emphasize the starkness of the events recalled. The candles represent the disciples and all later believers who follow Jesus, and the larger candle represents Christ himself. The dramatic high point of the service occurs with complete darkness and the loud noise of the strepitus at the death of Jesus.

*HYMN “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”.................#298 (vs. 1 & 3) Fifth Lesson Jesus is Sentenced to Death OFFERING/OFFERTORY “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” The Sanctuary Choir Sixth Lesson The Way of the Cross

PRELUDE “O Mensch, Bewein Dein Sunde Gros” John R. Mason III, organ

Seventh Lesson The Crucifixion

*OPENING HYMN “The Old Rugged Cross”.........................................#504

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Eighth Lesson The Death of Jesus Luke 18:31-34

Luke 23:44-46

THE STREPITUS

ANTHEM “In Pilate’s Court the Savior Stands” The Sanctuary Choir

Ninth Lesson The Burial of Jesus

Second Lesson In the Garden of Gethsemane

ANTHEM “Even the Heavens Are Weeping” The Sanctuary Choir

Luke 22:39-53

HYMN “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”..........................#301 (vs. 1 & 3)

Tenth Lesson The Song of the Suffering Servant

Luke 23:47-56

Isaiah 53:4-9

*BENEDICTION Luke 22:63-71

*If you are able, please stand in praise to God

ANTHEM “What Wondrous Love Is This?”

The Sanctuary Choir with the Dance Ensemble Fourth Lesson Jesus Before Pilate and Herod

Luke 23:32-43

HYMN “Were You There”.....................................................#288 (vs. 1, 4 & 5)

*CALL TO CONFESSION

Third Lesson Jesus Before the Council

Luke 23:26-31

ANTHEM “Jesus, Only Jesus” The Sanctuary Choir

*CALL TO WORSHIP

First Lesson The Darkness Foretold

Luke 23:13-25

After the Benediction, please remain seated until the choir exits. We ask that you then depart in silence. This service will end in darkness. Please watch your step.

Luke 23:1-12

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EASTER SUNDAY April 5, 2015

Hallelujah! Christ is Risen!! Christ is Risen indeed! The dawn has broken, the tomb is empty, death has been swallowed up in victory. The sins of the world have no hold. Redemption has come to creation, to us, and to God’s church.

Clarence Jordan, co-founder of Koinonia Farm, wrote, “The resurrection of Jesus was simply God’s unwillingness to take our ‘no’ for an answer. He raised Jesus, not as an invitation to us to come to heaven when we die, but as a declaration that he himself has now established permanent, eternal residence here on earth. He is standing beside us, strengthening us in this life. The good news of the resurrection of Jesus is not that we shall die and go home to be with him, but that he has risen and comes home with us.”

Today we don’t simply honk if we love Jesus. We have stripped ourselves bare of all of the platitudes and veneer of surface faith living. We are people who have been through the wilderness and learned to sit with wild beasts. We have learned to pick up our cross, because followers of Jesus are not protected from suffering, but are given the strength to carry on and keep following with trust and faith. We have learned to stand behind Christ and face the cross, trusting there is something deeper and life giving to learn if we face our Jerusalem moments.

We have learned that our weakness and humility lead to strength and victory in the Kingdom of God. Eternal life is not something we claim when we are finished on this earth, we begin claiming it now. It begins by realizing that every Sunday is a “little Easter” when we have walked through the week living as a disciple, looking daily into our lives for what longs to hide, and allowing grace to heal and convict us.

Today we put an end to honking if we love Jesus as a surface level Christian. Today we begin to LIVE LIKE WE LOVE JESUS as a follower, a true disciple, the Holy Church of the Risen Lord. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

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EASTER SUNDAY TRADITIONAL in the Sanctuary 7:30, 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 a.m.

CONTEMPORARY in The Coleman Memorial Gymnasium 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

OPENING VIDEO

PRELUDE “Risen Lord” The Handbell Choir with the Brass Quintet

GATHERING SONG “Alive”

GATHERING INSTRUMENTAL INTROIT “Jesus Shall Reign” and “I Know That My Redeemer Lives The Handbell Choir with Trumpet and Organ

WELCOME Welcome to this celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord! We hope you will return to worship with us and will consider making St. Luke’s your church home.

*CALL TO WORSHIP

*CALL TO WORSHIP PRAISE SONGS “This Is Amazing Grace” “Christ Is Risen”

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”...........................#302 (verses 1-4) The Sanctuary Choir with the Congregation

*OPENING PRAYER

OPENING PRAYER

*PASSING THE PEACE AND WELCOME

PRAISE SONG “Holy, Holy, Holy” SCRIPTURE MESSAGE

WITNESS IN MUSIC “The Mind of Christ”

The Sanctuary Choir

John 20:1-18

PASTORAL PRAYER, SILENT PRAYER, THE LORD’S PRAYER

The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams

OFFERING “Glorious Unfolding”

OFFERING AND OFFERTORY “Arise, My Love” The Sanctuary Choir with Bradley Roberts, Tanya Lewis and Susan Brown

CLOSING PRAYER OF CONFESSION

DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

*HYMN “The Day of Resurrection”.....................................#303

*BENEDICTION

SCRIPTURE

John 20:1-18

SERMON Dr. William S. Barnes

*CHORAL ACCLAMATION

“Hallelujah Chorus” from “Messiah” The Sanctuary Choir with organ and piano

CLOSING SONG “Everywhere That I Go”

*BENEDICTION “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *POSTLUDE “Toccata (excerpt from Symphony No. 5)” John R. Mason, III, organ *If you are able, please stand in praise to God.

*If you are able, please stand in praise to God.

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CONNECT PARENT’S DAY OUT AND PRESCHOOL: Registration at St. Luke’s Child Development Center is open for the 2015-2016 school year. Registration forms are available online at st.lukes. org/cdc. For information and tours call 407.876.1155.

2nd LIEUTENANT MIKE McGAHAN ANNUAL MEMORIAL CAR WASH: The Military Support Ministry will hold a car wash on Saturday, April 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in front of Building C. The cost is $5.00. Donations welcome. The Classic Car Cluster Group will have cars on display as well.

Proceeds assist the Military Ministry with activities throughout the year for deployed military and veterans. Email connect@ st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 for more information.

FAST TRACK TO MEMBERSHIP RETREAT: Become a St. Luke’s member in as little as one month with the “fast track” option for Project Connect classes. This two-night/three-day retreat is Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3 at the Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park, FL. Sessions cover the first three classes in the membership process (Connect with God, Connect with Heritage, and Connect with St. Luke’s). Attendees can then start the “Connect with the Movement” class at St. Luke’s on Sunday evening. Cost is $75.00. For information or to register contact connect@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *262.

SENIORS LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM: Join this group on Friday, April 24 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall across from the Sanctuary for snacks and lunch. For reservations, please call Debi Gale at 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, April 21.

CLUSTER GROUPS: Cluster Groups are medium sized groups that connect based on location, affinity, or life stage.

Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups to learn about these groups and their fun social activities. Email connect@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 for help getting connected or for information on starting a new cluster group.

Military and Friends: This new cluster group brings active and retired military from any branch of service, their spouses, family, friends, and community members together in friendship and fellowship. For more information email military.cluster@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.5532.

Friends on Wheels: This group promotes fellowship and wellness through biking and discussions of healthy living. Bikers at any level (age 12+) are welcome. Email friendsonwheels.cluster@st.lukes.org.

Bowling: Join this group on the first and third Monday nights of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Winter Garden Bowl, 715 S. Dillard Street in Winter Garden. For more information contact bowling.cluster@st.lukes.org.

West Orange Connection: Do you live in the West Orange area? Join this group on the last Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy appetizers, beverages, and mingle. The group meets at a different person’s home each month. This month’s meeting takes place on Friday, April 17 at the home of Linda and Larry Phillips. R.S.V.P. to westorange.cluster@st.lukes. org for directions.

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st.lukes.org/connect Classic Cars: All car enthusiasts are invited to join this social group. Email classiccars.cluster@st.lukes.org for information.

Keene’s Pointe: Friends, family, neighbors, and residents of Keene’s Pointe are welcome to come meet other St. Lukers living in the area. Email keenespointe.cluster@st.lukes.org.

Moms United: To attend events, meetings, and mom’s night out with this fun and caring group that connects you to other moms email momsunited.cluster@st.lukes.org.

Open Arms LGBTQA: This inspiring, lively and affirming group is open to all LGBTQ persons and straight allies. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. Contact openarms.cluster@ st.lukes.org for more information.

Paper Arts: Gather monthly to explore art projects such as scrapbooking and card making in a relaxed environment. For more information email paperarts.cluster@st.lukes.org.

Prime Time: This casual fun loving group gathers on the last Thursday of the month at 8:00 p.m. to watch ABC’s prime time line up. Locations vary so email primetime.cluster@ st.lukes.org for more information.

Young Adults: This group of recent college grads, singles, couples, new parents, partners, and everything in between meets for lunch after the 11:00 a.m. worship services on the first and third Sunday of every month. Meet in the rotunda of Building C at 12:00 p.m. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org.

HEARTS TO HANDS KNITTING GROUP: Take FREE classes on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. in Building B Room 204. For information call 407.876.5226.

STEPHEN MINISTERS: Are you in need of a caring Christian who will confidentially listen, empathize, encourage, pray, and support you through a crisis or difficult time? Call our Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or email care@st.lukes.org to be confidentially matched with a Stephen Minister.

EVENING EXERCISE: Join Chris Smith, certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor, for circuit and cardio training. All are welcome (modified techniques for all levels).

Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Cost is $5 per class or $30 a month. First class is free!

50+ EXERCISE: Join us in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium in Building C for low impact aerobic classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. or for strength for life classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $2 per class.

COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER: Receive counseling in areas such as stress management, depression, anger, domestic violence, and grief. The center can accommodate any budget.

Call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 for an appointment.

GROW

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY WEEKDAY PROGRAMMING

ADULT MINISTRY PROGRAMMING

Wednesday Thrive: Elementary children can participate in fun afterschool classes starting at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays followed by children’s choir. Then from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. families can participate together in spiritual formation rotations There will be no activities for children on March 25 and April 1.

Spiritual Formation activities for children will resume April 8.

Get ready for our new theme based on the sermon series!

Email grow@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext.*262 for more information on groups listed below.

YOUTH WEEKDAY PROGRAMMING

Adult Growth Groups: Stop by a Connection Point or visit st.lukes.org/grow for current class offerings. We have classes on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., weekdays and weeknights.

Topics include Bible studies, prayer, and Christian life. New startups include Financial Peace University, Legacy, and Making Sense of the Bible.

Youth Interest Groups: Students in grades 6-12 can participate in different groups including group games, cooking, and painting on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information and room numbers email youth@st.lukes.org.

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.

SUNDAY PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Contemplative Way: This centering/silent prayer and Lectio Divina study group of men and women join together to practice prayer and study scripture. The group gathers at 9:30 a.m. and begins centering/silent prayer time at 10:00 a.m. followed by Lectio Divina. For more information email grow@st.lukes.org.

Children: See page 3 for Palm Sunday and Easter room numbers by age. On April 12 stop by the welcome window on the first floor of Building B for room assignments.

Youth: For more information and to subscribe to the monthly youth newsletter email youth@st.lukes.org. Visit st.lukes.org/ youth for the latest news and events. There will not be Sunday Programming for Youth on March 29 or April 5. Youth will worship with their families. Join us on April 12.

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.

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.

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.

Youth Group: Students in grades 6-12 meet Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Attic of Building C for dinner, activities, Bible study, music and worship. Join the Youth Praise Team which meets in the Attic of Building C at 4:00 p.m. Youth Group will meet in the Rotunda and the gym in Building C (not in the Attic) on Sunday, March, 29. There will not be Youth Praise Band on Sunday, March 29. Youth Group will not be meeting Sunday, April 5.

SUMMER PROGRAMMING Vacation Bible School and Summer Camps: Visit st.lukes.org/ camps to view dates and themes for the 2015 summer camps as well as Vacation Bible School.

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Koinonia: This class of dynamic senior adults studies a variety of different topics and supports one another with prayer and care throughout the week. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. in Building A Room 113-115. (65+ couples & singles) New Directions: A great group of primarily “empty nesters” committed to both study and service. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 208-210. (50+ couples & singles) Pathways: This welcoming class uses DVD studies on a variety of topics that connect faith with daily life. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. in Building C Room 200-202. (All ages, singles & couples) Soul Mates: This new class for couples in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s will discuss the keys to a loving and sacred relationship.

Marriage and children are not a requirement, but certainly an asset. Meet Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 208.

(Couples in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s) Young Adults: Meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the Office Conference Room in Building C (go into the church office lobby and it’s the room behind the Jerusalem Model).

Come study with us! (20’s and 30’s)

SERVE

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WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY

WITHIN OUR CHURCH

For more information about upcoming opportunities or to sign up for those listed below call 407.876.4991 ext. *239, email serve@st.lukes.org, or go to st.lukes.org/serve.

GROW MINISTRIES PREP TEAM: Do you have an hour or two to spare on Thursday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.? We are in need of several adult volunteers to assist with cutting, copying, and general prep. Make childcare reservations at st.lukes.org/childcare. We’re also gearing up for our June Vacation Bible School “G Force~God’s Love into Action.” We have tons of simple projects (i.e., tracing, outlining) that can be done at home! Pick up bags at the Building C Reception Desk. Email children@st.lukes.org to sign up for the opportunities below.

GLEANING, APRIL 11: Get exercise, take in the fresh air, and have fun while helping to feed the hungry. St. Luke’s is offering another opportunity through the Society of St. Andrews to glean local fields and help feed the hungry. We will join other volunteers and pick produce in the Zellwood area from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Open to all ages. Wear closed toe shoes and bring a hat, water bottle and gloves.

FLORIDA CITY INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION TRIP, MAY 22 TO MAY 25: Enjoy helping to build a new playground on the Branches UMC campus. Thirty volunteers are needed.

This trip is open to all ages and there will be age appropriate tasks and activities. A variety of skills will be utilized so all interested persons must go through the Missions Application Process, regardless of past experience. Download the application form and the Mission Information flyer at st.lukes.org/serve under “Upcoming Mission Events”.

WINTER GARDEN HABITAT CONSTRUCTION: Join the Habitat team at 493 Bethune Avenue on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch included). Call the Habitat Hotline (407.876.4991 ext. *344) for updates and changes due to weather or inspections.

Closed toe shoes required, minimum age is 16 years old.

COALITION MEAL PREPARATION, APRIL 18: Each third Saturday of the month, St. Luke’s prepares a meal for the families and individuals at the Coalition for the Homeless. We need 5 bakers from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s main kitchen in Building C), 10 cooks from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (at the shelter) and 15 servers from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (at the shelter). This is a great opportunity for families and friends to serve together.

RELAY FOR LIFE: On Saturday, April 11 join fellow St. Lukers and our Dr. Phillips community as we support the fight against cancer. Ambassadors needed to greet guests at the St. Luke’s tent right behind the church at Chain of Lakes Middle School (8720 Conroy Windermere Rd). Join the team at st.lukes.org/ relayforlife if you want to walk or just enjoy the food and activities. If you are available to take a shift staffing the tent email Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org.

Email worship@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext.*253 to sign up for the opportunities below.

Reception Help: Volunteers needed at the church reception desk to answer the phone and greet guests in the office.

Welcome Worshippers At 11:00: Be an usher at the 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship service one Sunday/month.

Welcome the congregation, collect offerings, and facilitate worship.

Children in Grades 3 Through 7: Serve in traditional worship as Acolytes or Crucifers. This is a great way for children to grow in their faith and their responsibility!

Acolyte/Crucifer Coordinator: Our young worship leaders serve on the second Sunday of the month. This person schedules acolytes and crucifers and is present Sunday morning helping things run smoothly.

Help With Worship: Volunteer once a month for weekly setup/tear down of the flooring and chairs. Captains and coordinators are also needed to assist with scheduling teams.

Set Design: Work with the Worship Design Team to bring each sermon series to life in our worship.

Bass and Guitar Players: Has God blessed you with the gifts to play your instrument in worship?

Video Teams: Help with taping and editing the 9:30 a.m. services for both worship venues.

Assist With Worship Slides: Advance the slides during re•define, Contemporary Worship service at 11:00 a.m.

Training is provided.

Sanctuary Choir: If you love to sing, join us in the choir room (Building B Room 209) Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The choir sings every Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.

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St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Pastors and Staff Orlando, Florida • 407.876.4991

PASTORS

Dr. William S. Barnes, Co-Lead Pastor* Ext. *224 The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams, Co-Lead Pastor* Ext. *297 Dr. David Stephens, Minister of Care* Ext. *233 The Rev. Corey Jones, Minister of Community* Ext. *288 The Rev. Jad Denmark, Minister of Connection* Ext. *229

WORSHIP

Bradley Roberts, Executive Director of Worship* Ext. *236 Steve MacKinnon, Director of Praise Teams Ext. *272 Steven Leonard, Associate Director of Contemporary Music Ext. *228 Amy Martin Cole, Interim Director of Traditional Music Ext. *245 John R. Mason, III, Accompanist Ext. *245 Jeri Miles, Director of Children’s Choir Ext. *244 Vince Lepore, Manager of Technical Services

Ext. *221 Ben Adams, Worship Producer Ext. *235 Amy Winslow, Administrator for Worship Ministries Ext. *253 Matt Lynn, Video Producer

CONNECT & CARE

Kim Paredes, Administrator for Grow, Connect & Care Ministries Laura Turner, Associate Director of Volunteer Ministries

Child Development Center

Debbie Shellhorn, Director of the Child Development Center Cindy Wunderlich, Assistant Director of the Child Development Center

Community Counseling Center

Dr. Joanne MacPherson, Director, Community Counseling Center Toni Deputy, Office Manager, Community Counseling Center

Ext. *262 Ext. *221 Ext. *269 Ext. *241 Ext. *250 Ext. *250

GROW

Jayne Andrews, Executive Director of Grow Ministries* Ext. *221 Janet Schwenk-Chambers, Director of Children’s Ministries Ext. *221 Andrew Miller, Director of Youth Ministries Ext. *221 Kim Paredes, Administrator for Grow, Connect & Care Ministries Ext. *262 April Outing, Coordinator for Children and Youth Ministries Ext. *221

SERVE

Lynette Fields, Executive Director of Missions* Ext. *230 Mariam Mengistie, Director of Mission Development Ext. *313 Kellie Brinker, Associate Director of Missions Ext. *239 Adam Hartnett, Associate Director of Neighborhood Ministries Ext. *221 Dorothea Lee, Associate Director of Circles Ext. *347 Sophia Scott, Circles Coach Ext. *348 Pam Hultberg, Manager of Community Arts Development Ext. *260 Peggy Caverly, Administrator for the School of the Arts and Serve Ministries Ext. *285

SUPPORT

Kelly Smith, Executive Director of Operations* Ext. *223 Dawn Fleming, Director of Marketing and Communications Ext. *302 Carrie Lepore, Graphic Designer Ext. *234 Tyson Schmick, Manager of Information Systems Ext. *221 Linda Shankle, Membership Secretary Ext. *222 Tony Fazzone, Lead Facilities Associate Ext. *249 Jose Hernandez, Facilities Associate Ext. *249 *Denotes Leadership Team Member

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WORSHIP

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What’s up with worship?

New sermon series: “Woven Together” This series will focus on how the power of the resurrection gives us new life and purpose as a church. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, living and serving as One Body, there is nothing God’s church cannot accomplish. We will explore the themes of fellowship, connection, servanthood, growth, love, and commitment. Join us as we honor the significance of “One Resurrection; One Spirit; One Body” through our new sermon series Woven Together.

Join us!

Traditional Worship

Music in this service is led by the Sanctuary Choir.

Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Contemporary Worship

Music in this service is led by the Contemporary Praise Team.

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium

re·define: Contemporary Worship This service actively engages worshippers through experiential opportunities for all ages.

Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium BAPTISM CLASS: There will be a preparation for baptism class on Sunday, April 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. HEALING PRAYER SERVICE: Join us on Sunday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. and also at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Building C for a healing prayer service.

4851 Apopka-Vineland Road Orlando, Florida 32819 407.876.4991 www.st.lukes.org