Winter 2013
Dear St. Luker’s and Friends, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for all of the opportunities that St. Luke’s has to offer in 2013. We are redefining a lot of things for our congregation and our community this year and now is a great time to get involved. Whether you are a first time visitor or a small group leader, flip through these pages and consider how you can Connect, Grow, Serve and Worship. In this issue of our winter newsletter you will find information on upcoming groups and classes for all ages as well as engaging new services and worship opportunities.
WORSHIP INFORMATION
TRADITIONAL St. Luke’s Traditional worship services are Sunday mornings at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
CONTEMPORARY St. Luke’s Contemporary worship service is Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium, Building C.
Look inside for details on: • Small groups for adults • Events and programming for students • God-O-Sea (our children’s ministry) • Music, arts, and sports If you are thinking there must be something more, a larger plan for your life or for your family, you are sure to find your purpose and place at St. Luke’s. People are always surprised that within a church as large as ours they manage to connect with people and form lasting friendships. These connections happen for our children as they learn and grow in their faith, for our youth as they serve in inspiring ways, for our young adults who redefine what it means to be a church family, and for all of us as we “Live like St. Lukers” through acceptance and hospitality. I pray that you find a renewed sense of peace after a busy holiday season and consider a re•defined Focus, Identity and Purpose this month in worship. Bring a friend and get ready because 2013 could change the way you define everything.
Grace and Peace,
The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Executive Pastor
re•define
Contemporary•Family•Worship
11:00 a.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium, Building C This new contemporary family worship service features the same praise band and pastor as the 9:30 a.m. contemporary worship service but includes elements welcoming to all ages. New components include unique communion and baptism affirmation experiences, engaging prayer stations and the St. Luke’s PowerSurge praise performers.
children’s ministry “Your faithfulness is growing by leaps and bounds, and the love that all of you have for each other is increasing.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 God-O-Sea is our Sunday morning Children’s Ministry program that serves children from 6 weeks old through 5th grade. Our curriculum, written by the United Methodist Publishing House is called “Grow, Proclaim, Serve! Grow Your Faith by Leaps and Bounds.” This curriculum incorporates Bible stories, activities, creative expression, media, and games into a full faith experience for children. With “Grow, Proclaim, Serve!” our children will develop the skills to unlock the biblical message and grow their faith by leaps and bounds. “Grow, Proclaim, Serve!” helps our children grow in mind and body, and also grow in heart and soul. “Grow, Proclaim, Serve!” nourishes and enriches our children from birth through preteen in faith so they can proclaim the good news of God’s love and serve God and neighbor. Children will realize their faith goes with them as they grow. Throughout January and February we will be discovering what it means to live in the Kingdom as we unfold the teachings of Jesus and how God wants us to live. Our teachings will be based on the following scripture: “Bring in your kingdom so that your will is done on earth as it’s done in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10,CEB). Grow, Proclaim, Serve! is committed to helping the children “grow in faith, proclaim the Word of God, and serve in love.” We are looking forward to seeing you at God-O-Sea.
Programs available for children on Sunday morning include: 8:00 a.m. – One room nursery care and faith formation for children infants (at least 6 weeks) through Pre-K. 9:30 a.m. – Age and grade specific classes and small groups for children 6 weeks through 5th grade. This is our main God-O-Sea hour. 11:00 a.m. – Nursery care and faith formation for babies/woddlers and faith formation for toddlers/pre-school/Pre-K in individual rooms. We invite our elementary children to join us at re•define, our Contemporary worship service for families in the Coleman Gym. First time to Sunday School? If your child(ren)’s first visit to St. Luke’s Sunday Programming (God-O-Sea) is coming up soon, you can save time on Sunday morning by filling out the God-O-Sea Registration Form on our website at www.st.lukes.org/ children. For a complete list of children’s classes visit st.lukes.org/children.
adult discipleship growth groups
Winter 2013 New Classes Sunday
Connections: Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, this class is a wonderful way to “get connected” more closely with God and others. Meeting times are 9:30 a.m. (Special Events Dining Room, Building C) & 11:00 a.m. (Office Conference Room, Building C.) Contact Jim and Carol Johnson at cej1949@gmail.com (9:30 a.m.) or Frank and Marilyn Masi at f.masi@themasigroup.com. (11:00 a.m.) All ages, couples & singles are welcome. 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., Building B Room 202. Contact Jeanne Gall at 407.876.4991 ext. *221. (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 205/207. Contact Bob Cox at bob.cox@your1stcall.com. (50+ couples & singles) Pathways: This class welcomes all visitors as each week they enjoy 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. Contact Scott Ziegler at sziegler1@cfl.rr.com. (all ages, singles & couples) Sunday Morning Singles: Working with the Nooma series: current topics and challenges of living with great discussions, this class is designed for singles between the ages of 45 and 60. Meeting time is 11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 205-207. Contact Laurie Browning at lauriebrowning@me.com. United Methodist Men Fellowship Café: Come and join this group of men for meaningful discussion and fellowship. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m., Building C Welcome Hall. Contact Gary Dirlam at 407.876.3720 (55+ men) Financial Peace University: Get out of debt and be in control of your finances. This is truly a life changing money management class interspersed with humor and great helps. Nine sessions at 9:30 a.m. $100 cost, but partial scholarships available. Room TBA. This class will also meet on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. (all ages)
Tuesday
The Contemplative Way: Deepen your prayer life through the study of practices that embrace silence, reflection, and meditation. Practice Lectio Divina, a prayer technique as presented in the study book, “Too Deep for Words.” Meet in the Building C Special Events Dining Room at 9:30 a.m. (all ages)
Wednesday
Discovery Class: A welcoming and supportive women’s group gathers weekly for prayer, study and fellowship. Meeting time is 9:30 a.m. to11:00 a.m. in Building C Room 210. Contact Ramona Young at 407.345.1320. (all ages) Morning Edition: An early morning group of coffee and tea drinking women who gather for Bible Study and fellowship from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Office Conference Room of Building C just off of the Reception Office. Contact Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org. (all ages)
Thursday
Beth Witten Bible Study: A study and service group for women who are committed to Bible study and outreach. 10:00 a.m. in Building B Room 214. Contact Beth Witten at bethandben@earthlink.net.(all ages) Thursday Night Women: A group study to help women focus on Christ in the midst of life. Great atmosphere with humor, support and learning. Led by Virginia Huss in Building B Room 209 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a wonderful dinner with the whole family! Dinners are served Thursday nights in the Building C Welcome Hall from 5:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. Adults $6.00 Children 2-5 $3.00, children 5-12 $4.00 or family max of $20.00. All dinners include a meat, vegetable, salad, starch, roll, dessert and a drink. Contact Dede Duncan at 407.876.4991, ext. *296 to make a reservation.
Thrive Classes start January 10 and meet every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Story Line: Led by Chad and Wendy Cooper, this class is designed to help each participant discover his or her role in God’s story and includes learning, laughing, and writing about the journey. The class meets Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in Building B Room 212. There is a $30 charge for materials, but scholarships are available. To register contact Jeanne Gall at jgall@st.lukes.org or sign-up in the Welcome Hall on Sundays. (all ages) Exegesis: Join Pastor Bill Barnes as he adds to the sermon topic/scripture for the coming Sunday. Study covers background, foundation and application of the text. Building B Room 209 at 6:30 p.m. (all ages) As for finding adult groups, stop at the Service Stations for a green sheet or go to www.st.lukes.org, then Quick Links and Growth Groups. Children K-5 - Elementary Age will grow in their faith through the THRIVE theme of slime time! Children will participate in rotations with Children’s Ministry and School of the Arts. For infants - preschoolers - Child Enrichment is offered in Building A Room 110. Please make reservations for your child/ children a week in advance at st.lukes.org/childcare. Middle School students - attend FUEL from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Attic in Building C. Join us for games, fellowship and small groups.
Friday
Emmaus & Friday Morning Communion – Open to all who wish to share communion with a short devotion and prayer. Begins at 8:30 a.m.; leave when you need to. Building C Chapel. Contact Joline Krolicki at 407.876.4991, ext. *264. (all ages) Friday Morning Men’s Group: Open to men who are committed to faith, growth, and encouragement. Meet at Bravo in Dellagio Plaza at 7924 Via Dellagio Way from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Contact Scott Ziegler at 407.592.3073. (all ages) We would love to continue to grow our adult discipleship group ministry! If you are interested in starting a new group that would better suit your interests, needs or schedule please contact Joline Krolicki at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org. We have resources to help you feel equipped and empowered to connect with others for spiritual growth, support and fellowship in wonderful ways. Specific and topical small groups available at www.st.lukes.org/sg. Online studies available at www.beadisciple.com.
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music Children’s Music
Children’s Choir for Grades 1 to 5 Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Basketball & Cheerleading registration is now open! Kindergarten through 7th grade Practice will be 1 night per week for 1 hour. Practice days are Monday through Wednesday. One 1-hour game per week, 7 games total. Kindergarten will practice/play games on Friday evenings at 5:30 p.m. There is no separate practice time for Kindergarten. January 9 Coaches meeting January 12 Evaluation
WeeSingers for ages 3,4 and Kindergarten Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. in Building B Room 109/111.
Youth Music
PowerSurge Grades 6 to 9, performs 1st Sunday each month, Rehearse Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. Please e-mail Steve MacKinnon, Director at smackinnon@st.lukes.org for more information.
Youth/Adult Music
Gospel Choir and Praise Band
January 14 Make-up evaluation
for high school, college, young adults and the young at heart. Rehearsals Sundays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Building B Room 209 Contact Bradley Roberts, Director at stlukesgospelchoir@gmail.com.
January 28 1st week of practice
Adult Music
Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2 1st games will begin Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, Last games of the season This is a “non-competitive” league where scores and stats are not recorded. Cost for basketball is $89. Cost for cheerleading is $99. If your child uses their cheer uniform from last year the cost is $69.
Sanctuary Choir Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. meets in Building B Room 209. Morning Handbell Choir Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Sanctuary Handbell Choir Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. For more information about these and other opportunities in St. Luke’s Music Ministries please contact Rose Frazee at 407.876.4991, ext. *244 or RFrazee@st.lukes.org.
January 11 Registration deadline for returning private music students only January 14 Registration for new private music students begins January 28 Classes begin February 13, Ash Wednesday No scheduled classes February 18 President’s Day - No scheduled classes March 22 No scheduled classes March 25-29, Monday-Friday Spring Break – no scheduled classes April 1 No scheduled classes, campus closed
Dance
May 14 Student Music Recitals in St. Luke’s UMC Sanctuary
Footprints Dance Program Creative Movement - 3 yr olds Pre-K Ballet - 4 yr olds Ballet - Kindergarten Ballet/Jazz - Grades 1 & 2 Ballet/Jazz - Grades 3 - 5 Teen Jazz Adult Dance Classes - Tap/Jazz
May 24 Last day of regular classes May 29 Make-up lessons and classes for Ash Wednesday June 3 Make-up lessons and classes for Presidents Day
Music
Our Musical Journey: Early Childhood Music Age Level: 3 & 4 yr olds Group Piano II- Age Level: Grades 1-5 String Ensemble Class- Age Level: Grades 3-5 Introduction to Singing- Age Level: Grades 3-5 Glee Class- Age Level: Grades 6-12 Adult Singing Class Group Special Needs Music Therapy Age Level: Children-Adults Private instruction is offered in the following areas: Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone & Voice
Theater Classes
Stage Acting Age Level: Grades 3-8
Other Opportunities
Writing Workshop - Age Level: Adults Teen Writing Class - Age Level: Grades 6-12 Basic Crocheting/Knitting - Age Level: Adult (also Grades 6-12 with serious interest)
June 10 Make-up lessons and classes for April 1
2013 Spring Schedule now available online at www.st.lukes.org/soa. The St. Luke’s School of the Arts is a ministry of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church offering music, dance, theater and visual arts instruction to the community since 1994. Classes and private music instruction are offered primarily after school and in the evening, though some preschool, adult and home-school classes are offered during the day. All classes are held on the St. Luke’s UMC campus. See our Class Schedule for more information. The School of the Arts emphasizes quality instruction in a positive, noncompetitive environment. The School fosters spirituality through the arts by helping individuals tap into their God-given gifts and talents. Christian themes and curriculum should be anticipated. The School offers recital and exhibit opportunities during the year. Students are also encouraged to share their talents in worship or in outreach performances to the community. Member of the National Guild for Community Education. For more information, please contact the School office at 407.876.5226.
school of the arts
Citrus Harvest and Family Picnic on January 12 We have “picked” this one for your family! Stop by Bill Fredrick/ Turkey Lake Park in Metrowest anytime from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 12 (entrance into to park is free) and pick oranges from their groves that would have gone to waste. The oranges picked will provide a vital, supplemental food source for those less-fortunate here in Central Florida. People of all ages can glean (pick). Following our gleaning we will host a family picnic under a nearby pavilion. St. Luke’s will provide charcoal and beverages…please bring your own food to grill. Ideal for families to play, take nature walks, petting farm, playgrounds and enjoy the outdoors. Contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@ st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239.
Coalition Baking and Serving Dinner What a fun Saturday morning it would be to bake with your children for a good cause! What a rewarding experience for your family to serve dinner to other families! Every third Saturday of the month, St. Luke’s volunteers bake and prepare meals for the residents at the Coalition for the Homeless. Baking takes place at the main kitchen in Building C at St. Luke’s from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We serve dinner at the Coalition from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We guarantee that it will soon be a family tradition to serve or bake for the Coalition. Watch your children wanting to go back to serve dessert this time or drinks next time. Don’t they say you learn more while having fun? What better way to learn about serving others while having fun! To sign up, contact Sharon Briggs at 407.876.4991 ext. *239 or sbriggs@st.lukes.org.
missions How your family can serve together
Family Promise: January 20-27 Five to six times a year, St. Luke’s hosts families who are temporarily without a home. For one week at a time, these families call St. Luke’s home. It takes 40-50 volunteers to make their stay pleasant. There are several opportunities for families of all ages to serve together. You can organize games with the children, activities with the mothers, prepare meals, just come to the Fellowship Hall and hang out with the families, help out with laundry and much more. For more information and/or to sign up, contact Sharon Briggs at 407.876.4991 ext. *239 or sbriggs@st.lukes.org.
Meals for Jobs Partnership class Do you enjoy cooking or baking as a family? Do you want to do so for a cause and to serve others? We have the perfect service opportunity for your family. Every spring, St. Luke’s volunteers help train adult students from Parramore in employment readiness. We do this through Jobs Partnership (a faith based organization). It is a 12-week Biblically-based soft skills training program to help people improve their employability. The next set of 12-week classes start on February 5, 2013. As part of the service to students, we provide dinner every Tuesday and Thursday during the training. We rely on volunteers providing dinner for the students and volunteers – about 50 people. You can help with part of the meal or sponsor the entire meal once or as often as you would like. For more information or to sign up, contact Sharon Briggs at 407.876.4991 ext. *239 or sbriggs@st.lukes.org.
first steps Step 1: Welcome Gatherings (1/6; 2/24; 4/28; 8/25; 10/27) Attend a welcome gathering where you will be encouraged to: • Attend worship • Join a Cluster Group • Take a Learn Class
Step 3: Decide Class (March, May, August, October/November) Classes are on Sunday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. After participating in Learn Classes, regularly attending worship and cluster groups, those wishing to join in membership with St. Luke’s will participate in a four-week class on the basics of St. Luke’s membership vows of prayers, presence, gifts and services. Classes will be taught by one of our Leadership Team Ministry Staff and help people take “the next step” to becoming a“St. Luker.”
Step 2: Learn Classes Classes Held Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. – childcare provided
• Spiritual Disciplines (Prayers and Presence) • Bible in 12 Words (Biblical Interpretation and Presence) • Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity (Gifts) • Meet Jesus on the Road (Service)
If you’re considering membership at St. Luke’s or you just want to learn more about Christianity and Methodism, the following “First Steps” are for you.
•Beginnings: This class is designed for people who are new to or returning to the faith and who want a ground level understanding of what we believe. Four one-hour sessions on God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and very basic theology. •Bible Basics: Four weeks on how to use, how to choose and Bible study basics (starting in February) •Wesley Way: One week on John Wesley, one week on Methodist history, two weeks on Wesleyan Theology. •St. Luke’s 101: One week on Kingdom Building; one week Disciple building; one week on Social Principles and 1 Week on Missions (starting in February) *Those that are new or returning to the Faith will participate in all four classes. Those that are transfering their membership will participate in Wesley Way and St. Luke’s 101.
For more information about classes, dates and times contact Pastor Jad Denmark at jdenmark@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext.*229.
Membership Sundays: At the end of each class, participants will be given the opportunity to join in membership. These quarterly Sundays will be an opportunity to celebrate membership and allow current members to reaffirm their vows of commitment.
Step 4: Grow and Serve Whether a participant decides on membership or not, the next steps are to continue growing in the 12 Characteristics of a Disciple and in a small group. Grow: St. Luke’s believes a disciple grows when they move through a process of Learning, Deciding, Imitating and Serving Jesus Christ. Each of the Adult Discipleship small groups will concentrate on helping disciples journey through the 12 characteristics of a disciple by studying curriculum that helps them grow. Moving on from the Learn and Decide classes, participants may choose to: 1) Continue as a group by choosing a leader and working with the Director of Adult Discipleship to choose curriculum based on interest or the sermon series 2) Join an existing, ongoing small group 3) Join a small group through a cluster group Serve: Utilize spiritual gifts, passion and time commitment to either serve on campus or work with our strategic community transformation ministry.
January 9 HS Ministry, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
16 HS Rock Orlando
10 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
17 Ohana 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
13 Confirmation Orientation 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
18 Church closed, No Tutoring
16 HS Ministry, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
20 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
17 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
20 HS Ministry, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
18-21 FL City Community Middle School Experience
21 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
23 HS Ministry, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
21 Confirmation Class # 5, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
24 Confirmation Class # 1, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
22 -23 MS Lock-In
24 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
24 Ohana 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
27 Ohana 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (A MS/HS Fellowship)
25 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
28 MS/HS Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
27 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
30 MS/HS Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
27 HS Ministry, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
30 HS Ministry, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
28 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
31 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
28 Confirmation Class # 6, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
31 Confirmation Class # 2, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
March February
2 MS/HS Cycling
2 MS/HS Cycling Group
3 Ohana 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3 Ohana 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
4 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6 HS Ministry, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
6 HS Ministry,7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
7 No Confirmation Class
7 Confirmation Class # 3, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
7 FUEL,6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
7 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
8- 10 Confirmation Retreat
8 - 10 NexGen Winter Retreat
10 Ohana 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
10 No Ohana
11 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
11 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
13 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
13 No Tutoring
13 HS Ministry, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
13 HS Ministry Ash Wed Service
14 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
14 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
17 Ohana 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
14 Confirmation Class # 4, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
18 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 20 Tutoring 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 20 HS Ministry, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 21 FUEL, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 21 Confirmation Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. 24 Ohana 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. *There will be no programming during Spring Break March 25th to 29th and Ohana
Contact Jenna Hunnicutt at jhunnicutt@st.lukes.org with questions or for more information.
will not meet on March 31. All programs meet in the Attic of Building C.
child development center Parent’s Day Out Parent’s Day Out is for children 8 to 36 months of age, and Preschool is for children 3 and 4 years of age. The Parent’s Day Out and Preschool program schedules are consistent with the school calendar established by the Orange County School Board. Parent’s Day Out Program is available August through June and the Preschool Program is available August through the end of the OCPS year. Parent’s Day Out offers the following class options: Toddler I (8 to 16 months), Toddler II (17 to 27 months), and 2’s Plus (28 to 35 months). There is a one-day, two-day, or three-day per week option from 9:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. The Center is open to all children, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, who may benefit from our type of program. The goal of Parent’s Day Out is to offer parents quality care for their children during the weekday hours so they may be able to handle daily tasks which may not involve young children. The child must be between the ages of 8 and 35 months as of September 1st to enroll in Parent’s Day Out.
HILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Preschool Classes Preschool Classes are for children at least three years and less than five years of age as of September 1. All children must be potty trained. For children who are three years old by September 1, we offer a two-day or three-day program. For children who are four years old by September 1, we offer a five day a week VPK program. The hours for the preschool are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. An Extended Day program is available Mondays - Thursdays. Hours for children enrolled in Extended Day are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. The Extended Day program runs during the school year. For more information contact the Child Development Center at 407.876.1155 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.st.lukes.org/ministries/cdc. Alumni and church member registration is February 7 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Public registration is on February 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
counseling center
The Community Counseling Center at St. Luke’s is a nonprofit group providing help to persons of all ages by Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Our supportive center is open to all. It is for anyone looking for comfort, wholeness and non-judgmental support. The focus is to bring relief and empower each person to find the path which is right for them. The universal values of healing, wholeness, caring and confidentiality are the foundation of the Community Counseling Center, with every person being welcomed where they are. Counseling enables each person to gain clarity in their life while counselors offer support on the journey. Everyone in the community is welcome. Counselors offer help in many areas, including couple and single parenting, self-esteem, couples counseling, relationships, stress management, clinical hypnosis, addictions, depression, anger, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief bereavement, illness adaptation, terminal illness, crisis intervention, children and adolescent concerns, skill assessment, conflict resolution, career, and pre-marital counseling. Counselors are approved Providers for many insurance companies. To learn more about the services offered by the Community Counseling Center, or to arrange for an appointment, call the Center at 407.876.4991, ext. *250 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ST. LUKE’S RE•FOCUSED JANUARY 6 CHURCH-WIDE GATHERING: Whether you’re new to St. Luke’s, attend regularly or have been a member for years-all are invited for food, music, and free stuff as St. Luke’s reveals exciting plans for 2013. St. Luke’s re•focused will take place in the Sanctuary from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Childcare is available by registration.
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