May 2, 2021 Bulletin

5.2.2021

JOYS & CONCERNS

CONDOLENCES TO:

Condolences to Nancy Rife on the death of her mother, Mary Rife.

Condolences to Nancy Lange (Tom) on the death of her mother, Mary Everett.

AROUND ST. LUKE’S STAFF UPDATE We are sad to inform you that Matt Bays’ last day on staff with be today, May 2. While it is a difficult goodbye for so many of us who have been touched by Matt’s wisdom and leadership, it’s also an exciting time for him. He will be moving out-of-state to pursue his writing career full time.

After service, be sure to stop by one of the tables on your way out to leave Matt a thank you, word of encouragement, or a prayer on one of the notecards provided. If you’re watching online, be sure to share a thank you through the digital form here.

CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM - NOON Located outside the main sanctuary, Connections is a place to find inspirational gifts, books authored by our pastors, Bibles, and devotionals. Support our local community by shopping at Connections. The store is run by volunteers, and the profits fund local community members in need.

Stop in on Sundays from 9AM to Noon for your Mother’s Day and Graduation gifts!

ART EXHIBIT THROUGHOUT MAY • THE GALLERY (2ND FLOOR NEAR THE SANCTUARY) You are invited to an exhibit of the photography of Emery Becker, featured in our gallery for the month of May. Emery’s life was cut short at the age of 26 when in March

2018 he was hit and killed by a drunk driver. His parents, Susan and Vic Becker will welcome visitors at a reception on Sunday, May 9, 10:30am-12:30pm. Come celebrate Emery’s gift to the world - visual beauty.

NEW HERE?

STARTING POINT MAY 6 • 7PM • ONLINE | MAY 16 • 10:45AM OR 12:15PM • COMMUNITY ROOM Starting Point is a casual conversation for those new to St. Luke’s. Gain an orientation to St. Luke’s and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place within the church. It’s also a great way to meet others who are new and find community! This is a 30-minute class. For the in-person experience, join us (no registration needed) in the Community Room, across from the church office, at 10:45AM OR 12PM. For the online class, please visit stlukesumc.com/events to register and we will send you a Zoom link. We can’t wait to meet you!

EVENTS & GROUPS ANCHORPOINT Join us on Sunday at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15, and 6:15PM. Join us on the Watch Live page of our website at stlukesumc.com/live.

POCKET RETREAT St. Luke’s United Methodist Creation Care Ministry would like for you to take time to be with God. As we experience God’s wonders in nature, we should stop, reflect, and appreciate creation. Visit our website at stlukesumc. com/wilderness to find the Pocket Retreat activities and scriptures. Along your journey, stop about every five minutes and read, reflect, and do the activity. There are 20 activities so this should take less than two hours to complete. If you need to have a shorter time in nature, that

is fine, do as many cards as you can, and then the next time you are able to get back to nature begin where you left off.

SPRING GROUPS & CLASSES ONLINE This week we’ll be kicking off new classes and groups online where you can grow deeper in your understanding of racial justice, women in the Bible, prayer, and more. See what’s coming up: • Anxiety As Opportunity • Black, White, & Invisible • How to Fight Racism • Exploring Religion & Mysticism • Revolutionary Love • Fierce: Women of the Bible Who Changed the World • More Together Than Alone • Christian Classics • Only Love Is Real • Accessing the Sacred • Leading Public Prayer • Living Out Our United Methodist Beliefs • Psalms • Caste: The Origins Of Our Discontent If you’re looking to connect with others while growing in your faith, visit stlukesumc.com/events to sign up.

THE WELL THURSDAYS • 9PM • FACEBOOK Women do so much: leading, working, serving, cooking, cleaning, parenting, adulting, managing, planning, praying, teaching, building - just to name a few! And doing so much often leaves us empty, exhausted, and alone. We need a place where we can connect with other women and reconnect with God. We need THE WELL, a weekly virtual gathering place for women of all ages to laugh, learn, and grow together. And the best part? You can join us in your jammies! Hosted by Pastor Nicole Caldwell-Gross, this invitation-only virtual group launches live on Facebook every Thursday at 9PM. So ladies, as you’re pouring yourself out in so many different ways, to so many different people, fill your soul up and meet us at THE WELL. Join this group on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/

FAMILY VBS MONDAY-WEDNESDAY • JUNE 7-9 • 6:30-8:00PM Press play, get in the mix, and discover more about God’s love for us! It’s a party for the entire family - packed with Bible stories, fun games, exciting crafts, AND worship!

Dinner is provided Monday and Tuesday from 5:45-6:30PM and food trucks will be onsite (available for purchase) on Wednesday from 5:15-6:30PM. Check-in starts at 6:15PM. The festivities begin every evening during VBS at 6:30PM in the Sanctuary. If you are not able to join us in person, you can sign up for our VBS Digital Pass! The Digital Pass will give you access to the VBS Videos and a take home craft kit.

Register at stlukesumc.com/vbs2021.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM MONDAY-FRIDAY • JUNE 21-25 Students entering 5th-8th graders this fall are invited to our FAVORITE event of the year: Middle School Mayhem! The theme is “Olympics: Mayhem.” This fun and exciting Day Camp consists of worship, group competitions, snacks, service projects, and time for a message and reflection in “crews” of 10 students and leaders. There are morning and full-day options for $30 or $100 for the entire week. It’s $30 for morning or $100 for full day. Scholarships are available.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Kenison, Student Ministries Director. Register at stlukesumc.com/ mayhem2021.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AUGUST 5-6 • ONLINE & IN-PERSON Whether you’re a business leader, CEO, pastor, teacher, nurse, student, artist, soldier, parent, doctor, volunteer, entrepreneur, or simply finding your place, you have influence. Every day you impact those around you through your influence—for better or worse, in both big and small ways. During a season that may have depleted your energy, stunted your growth or left you in the dark, it’s time to rediscover a new hope for your future in order to amplify the positive difference you can make. When you invest in developing your leadership skills, you also give back to everyone around you. You strengthen your relationships, build trust on your team, innovate toward

a better future and face challenges head-on with fresh perspective—not only do you thrive, but your family thrives, your business thrives, your church thrives and your community thrives. Join us for this 2-day event where you’ll hear from influential speakers, grow your leadership, and engage in sessions that will help you understand how you’re wired and where God is calling you. Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/summit. Use priority code 21HSFAMILY to receive the discounted rate.

ST. LUKE’S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM MONDAY-FRIDAY • 9AM-1PM • SEPTEMBER - MAY St. Luke’s Early Childhood Education staff provides age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences. We offer high-quality opportunities for growth in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development in a loving, Christian environment. Knowledgeable and experienced staff members are committed to children and families in their journey towards greater growth and development.

Registration is now open for 2021/2022. Complete this form and send it to juliet@stlukesecp.com.

FIND SUPPORT SUPPORT GROUPS Are you looking for support groups on topics like grief, cancer, depression, infancy loss, single parenting, and more? See a quick list of what we have to offer: • Stephen Ministry • Cancer Support • Grief Support • Chronic Pain Support • DivorceCare • Caregiver Support • Single Parenting • Military Ministry Support Visit stlukesumc.com/group-finder to sign up for and get details about a group that will walk alongside you and care for you in your greatest time of need.

UPDATES TO CARE GROUPS The following groups will begin meeting in person starting this week: • Men’s Grief Support - First Thursdays at 1PM – The Lodge • P rayer Shawl Ministry – Will meet in the Lodge beginning in May (days/times are still tbd) NEED PRAYER? Are you in need of prayer? Visit stlukesumc.com/prayer to submit yours.

SERVE OTHERS SERVE AT ST. LUKE’S Now that we’re back in person, we’re looking for volunteers who can help on Sundays and throughout the week. Here are a few ways you can step in: ADULT DISCIPLESHIP/GROUPS: Small Group Leaders CARE: Funeral & Visitation Team COMMUNICATIONS: Photographers & Online Worship Service Moderators KIDS: Small Group Leaders & Special Needs Buddies NEW HERE/HOSPITALITY: Welcome Center Volunteers & Hospitality Volunteers (greeters/ushers/etc.)

STUDENTS: At Home Kit Delivery Drivers WORSHIP: Camera Operators & Production Volunteers (lighting/video/sounds) Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/serve.

ORDER OF WORSHIP TRADITIONAL SERVICE

Video Welcome Opening Hymn – God of Dark And Growing Places Affirmation of Faith Glory to God Anthem – Be Still and Know Prayer Announcements Call for Offering Offertory – Tell Your Heart To Beat Again Scripture Reading - Joshua 67 Message Communion Hymn #707 – Hymn of the Promise Communion Hymn #397 – I Need Thee Every Hour Communion Hymn #700 – Abide With Me Benediction

2021 CONFIRMANDS Ava Alessandrini Maxwell Dean Altenburg Makenzie Rose Blom Cameron Oscar Blue Katie Faith Bolduc Sophia Campbell Emerson Marie Cardona Nicholas Brandt Carter Brody John Clemmer Anthony Pierce Coellner Everett Conley Connor Joseph Edwards Jackson David Edwards Troy Enslin Jamison Franks Hudson Frauhiger Samuel Edward Gangwer-Adams Liam Kay Garrity Nicholas Josue Gonzalez Owen Alejandro Gonzalez Aden James Hawkins Robert Christian Hueni III Garrett Ryan Hur Brodey North Long Parker Kelso Alexander Henry Adams King Ethan Matthew Kissling Charlotte Grace Kouns Mitchell Edward Kuhn Adele Mansberger Benjamin Theodore MacLean Kyle Joseph Mathews Olivia Ann Morgan Sylvia Zhou Nicoletti Emily Grace Poe Reese Avery Pratt Graham Price Sam Pugh Benjamin Alexander Rabinowitch Madysen Rauch Rylan Thomas Rauch Megan Hai Rohloff Nicholas Andrew Shockley

Katherine Rose Simcox Graydon Campbell Staley Kate Giovanna Stella Josie Grace Suba Stinson Libby Stokely Andrew Tyson Sullivan Claire Watkins Lowell James Weaver Kate Renee Whitmire Graham Houston Wilson Lilah Woolwine Sophia Grace Borgioli Yoder