MINISTRY GUIDE JULY 24, 2016 OUR PURPOSE
“Building the Kingdom by Building Disciples”
OUR CORE VALUES
At our center is the love of Jesus Christ. We value Christ Centered: Acceptance • Hospitality • Community • Discipleship • Service
WORSHIP Combined Worship 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams, Lead Pastor Visit st.lukes.org/schedule to view the worship schedule.
Healing Prayer Service Sunday, August 7 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in the Building C Chapel.
Infant/Children's Baptism Baptism Classes are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. Prior registration is required. Email care@st.lukes.org or call the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext* 262 to register for the August 3 class. No childcare is available for the Infant/Children Baptism classes. Infants/children are welcome to attend with parents.
Quilts Special thanks to Bernie Lamoreaux and Linda Williams for the beautiful quilts displayed on the altars and hanging in both worship venues during this sermon series. If you enjoy quilting, consider joining Hearts to Hands ministry. For more information call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or email care@st.lukes.org.
Worship Order Prelude Gathering “My Lighthouse” Choral Introit *Call to Worship *Hymn “Standing on the Promises” (vs. 1, 2, and 4)................................................#374 *Opening Prayer *Passing the Peace and Welcome Witness in Music “There is a Higher Throne” Julimar Alarcon, soloist
Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Offering and Offertory “Take My Life and Let It Be” (8:00) Julimar Alarcon, soloist
“Consider the Lillies” (9:30/11:00) The Summer Choir
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Scripture Luke 18:1-8 Sermon “There Once Was a Pesky Lady” *Closing Song “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” *Benediction “The Lord Bless and Keep You” *Postlude *Please stand in praise to God if you are able.
The flowers on the altar are given in memory of Karl Shreiner, Sr. by his wife, Connie and family.
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CONNECT Over 1,000 "Big River" Tickets Sold Tickets for the summer musical "Big River" are going fast! Reserve your seats outside of the Sanctuary today or at st.lukes.org/bigriver. Show dates are August 12- 14 and 18-21. All seats are reserved. All tickets are $12.
New to St. Luke's? Visit the Connection Point in the rotunda of Building C to pick up a First Time Guest Welcome Packet. Contact 407.876.4991 ext. *262 or connect@st.lukes.org to get connected.
Welcome Connection Lunch Join us on Sunday, August 21 at 12:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (across from the Sanctuary) for a complimentary meal to learn more about connecting with St. Luke's. Visit st.lukes.org/projectconnect to RSVP for lunch and to register for fall classes. Email connect@st.lukes.org for more information or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262.
Children's and Youth Soccer Registration Visit st.lukes.org/sports to learn more about St. Luke's fall soccer league for boys and girls of all skill levels entering VPK - 7th grade.
Prime Time Adults (60+ Senior Ministries) 60+ Senior Newsletters are available in campus info racks. • Train Dominoes: Wednesday, August 3 at 12:30 p.m. in the Attic of Building C. For questions call 407.876.4991 ext. *290. • Senior Brunch: Meet at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 7 at BJ’s Restaurant at 4151 Conroy Road. RSVP to 407.239.7985 by Thursday, August 4. • Prime Time Adults Luncheon and Program: Join us for lunch and a special musical program at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 19 in Fellowship Hall. Call 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, August 16 to RSVP. Running, Paper Arts, and Travel Visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups, email connect@st.lukes.org, pick up the "Connect and Care" catalog from campus information racks, or call 407.876.4991 ext.*262 for details about social groups based on interests, life stage, or neighborhood. Monday, August 1 • Bowling in Winter Garden: Email bowling.cluster@st.lukes.org. Monday, August 8 • Travel: Hotel options discussion. Email travel.cluster@st.lukes.org. • Food for Thought: Discuss digestive health. Email foodforthought.cluster@st.lukes.org for details.
Stephen Ministers Be confidentially matched with a Stephen Minister who can help you through difficult times, listen, and share God’s love. Mark your Connection Card, call 407.876.4991 ext. *262, or email care@st.lukes.org.
Weekly Exercise and Sports for Adults Visit st.lukes.org/sports or call 407.876.4991 ext. *290 for information.
• Evening Exercise (6:00 p.m. Tues./Thurs., $5/class or $30/month) • 50+ Exercise (10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Mon./Wed., $2/class) • 50+ Stretch/Strength (9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs., $2/class) • 50+ Yoga (9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays, $2/class) For more information visit st.lukes.org/connect
GROW Confirmation Confirmation at St. Luke's is a spiritual formation journey for students in grades 8-12. St. Luke's encourages all eighth grade students to register for confirmation. Students will learn about different religions and what makes Christianity, and in particular Methodism, unique. Students will learn through large group presentations, small group discussion, guest speakers, a retreat, and visiting places of worship. After classes are completed, class members will have the opportunity to choose to be confirmed as full members of The United Methodist Church. Classes will meet Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. starting August 28. View details and register at st.lukes.org/youth. Please plan to attend the parent information meeting on August 14 at 12:15 p.m. in the Attic.
Prayer Walk Join our prayer team Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in front of the Building C Coleman Memorial Gymnasium.
Children’s Ministries Stop by the Welcome Window on the first floor of Building B on Sunday mornings to check-in children. Infants, toddlers, and preschool will be in the ‘Surf Shack” learning lessons that show God’s amazing love. Elementary-aged children worship with families TODAY and July 31. Sunday School kick-off is September 11. If you are not connected with serving at St. Luke’s, consider assisting in a children’s class. For details on children’s events visit st.lukes.org/children.
Summer Camps Do your children need an end-of-the-summer activity? Registration is open for Neighborhood Camp (August 1-5) at st.lukes.org/camps. Limited spaces available. Rising Kindergarten is a half-day option from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (cost of $60). Rising 1st-6th grade is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (cost of $125). AM Extended Day cost is $50/week. Activities include art, games, sports, theatre and dance, and mission.
Parents and Families Pick up the latest Children’s Ministries Chalkboard in campus information racks to plan dates for family events and fall activities. Don’t miss out on fun family time in a setting filled with God’s love!
Youth Families Please pick up a Youth Summer 2016 Calendar from campus information racks to learn about all the exciting happenings for middle and high school youth throughout the summer.
Youth Branches Mission Experience This week our high school youth will work alongside our mission partner in Florida City: Branches. They will be helping lead the “Summer Shade” camp while continuing to build relationships with our friends from Branches. Please keep all of them in your prayers.
Time Is Running Out to Register for the Cruise to Cuba Kim and Bill Barnes will lead this trip on October 30. Because of the popularity of this itinerary and the fact that only a few ships are allowed to enter the port at Havana, cabins are becoming limited. Register at EO.travel/mytrip. Enter Tour: CU16, Date: 10/30/16, Code: D and ID: 04783. For more information visit st.lukes.org/grow
SERVE Backpack Tags Available TODAY St. Luke’s provides backpacks to the Orange County Social Workers who work with families in need. We are partnering with S.T.A.R.S of West Orange County (Supplies To Assist ouR Students) to maximize purchasing power to provide supplies for almost 800 students. Pick up a Backpack tag outside the Sanctuary or in the Welcome Hall of Building C TODAY through August 7.
Backpack Sorting Help sort and pack supplies at S.T.A.R.S (West Oaks Mall near JC Penney, Suite 106) on Wednesday, July 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/local under "Intergenerational Serving Opportunities". For information on the backpack project contact Kellie Brinker, Associate Director of Missions, at kbrinker@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239.
Family and Group Serving Opportunities Serve as a family or small group over the summer. Check out the Serve Locally and Globally Catalog for July and August in the brochure racks or at st.lukes.org/serve under Serve Locally. Many opportunities help feed families when summer meal programs are not available. Students may earn volunteer hours. Sign up at st.lukes.org/local.
Circles® Youth Program Volunteers Work alongside our staff with activities for children (ages 4-14) in the Circles Youth Program while parents meet separately to achieve economic stability goals. Meet on Tuesdays from 6:40 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at West Orange Church of Christ, 1450 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. Choose the frequency of your commitment. Training/background check required. Contact Beth Witten at bwitten@st.lukes.org for information.
Serve Within Our Church Visit st.lukes.org/serve and click on “Serve on Campus” for a list of oncampus service opportunities, pick up a "Serve on Campus" catalog from campus information racks, or call 407.876.4991 ext. *223.
Worship and Welcome Volunteers Needed Help welcome everyone to St. Luke’s one Sunday a month by serving as an Usher, Greeter, Connection Point Volunteer, First Time Guest Host, or Communion Server. These are great opportunities to get connected and share Christ’s love with all. Email connect@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *262 to learn more.
Reception Desk Volunteers Needed Contact Laura Turner at lturner@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *258.
Big River Volunteers Ushers, greeters, concession attendants, and ticket sales volunteers needed! View volunteer needs and sign up at st.lukes.org/bigriver. Email theater@st.lukes.org with questions.
Camera Operators Record worship at 9:30 a.m. in either venue. Training provided. Contact Vince Lepore at vlepore@st.lukes.org to get started!
For more information visit st.lukes.org/serve
COMMIT Security Update With safety in mind, all those visiting the St. Luke’s campus during regular business hours (M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will need to check in at the reception office in Building C. For your safety, please remember to remove all valuables from your car, ensuring nothing is left in plain sight.
COMMIT Campaign Update Read the latest developments on building progress for Founder's Hall at st.lukes.org/commit. Please take time to sign the commemorative groundbreaking Bible located in the Welcome Hall of Building C. If you have not had a chance to pledge your support for the COMMIT Campaign, use the pledge card available in campus information racks or visit st.lukes. org/give.
Giving to St. Luke’s Use this QR code to give from your mobile device or make your contribution at st.lukes.org/give. Create your “My St. Luke’s” account to make your one-time or recurring gift. Gifts can also be placed in the offering plate during worship.
June Finance Update Visit st.lukes.org/stewardship to view the quarter 1 stewardship update video, newsletter, and financials. As you can see from budget numbers below, we are moving into the summer, which traditionally means a dip in our giving. Please consider how you can help eliminate the summer slump in giving by continuing with your gifts even when you are away through online or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) giving. Want more information? Contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *223. Actual YTD Budget YTD Contributions & Support Receipts: $1,728,075 $1,815,000 Expenses (Net of Ministry Receipts): $1, 6 8 1 ,1 3 8 $1,873,999 Total over (under): $46,937 ($58,999) For stewardship and COMMIT Campaign updates visit st.lukes.org/commit
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