9.12.2021
THIS WEEKEND
ALTAR FLOWERS Altar flowers are given in honor of the Sowers’ Garden and their September perennial/mum sale. STARTING POINT TODAY AT 10:45AM & 12:15PM • COMMUNITY ROOM This 30-minute class is great for those new to St. Luke’s. Come 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! No need to sign up. See you there! CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM - NOON CONNECTION CENTERS OUTSIDE THE SANCTUARY & ROBERTSON CHAPEL Stop by the Connection Centers to get your questions answered, sign up for groups, serving opportunities, and events, and learn about ways to connect here. RESTLESS CHILD AREA GATHERING AREA (LEFT OF SANCTUARY) & CENTRAL PASSAGE Enjoy our live services in these spaces if your child needs a break during worship. DONUTS & COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HALL After service come meet new people while enjoying coffee and donuts. You can also stop by and sign up for a Steps Group and pick up your Steps guide. This week’s featured ministry: Sowers Garden. Stop by Fellowship Hall or Door 6 to pick up a plant!
CONGRATULATIONS
Nellie James O’Neal, August 25th, 2021, daughter of Connor and Lindsay O’Neal, granddaughter of Doc and Carol O’Neal.
SUPPORT AFGHANISTAN REFUGEES You’ve been asking how you can help. We have three specific ways: • Give. Your money will go to support these refugees with food and clothing. Visit stlukesumc.com/give to donate. • Donate Clothes & Items. We are working to fill a semi-truck with clothing kits and hygiene items. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/outreach. • Volunteer. Help sort and pack clothing kits. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/outreach.
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome all of our newest members to St. Luke’s. Our next membership class is Sunday, November 14 at 12:15PM. Register at stlukesumc.com/events. Amy and Matt Black Margaret Dozier Cynthia Watson and Paul Ellingson Sheri Hensley Becky Kirby
Connie and John Long Laura Nolan Nathan Schaeper Michael and Shelly Swain
GET CONNECTED
STEPS GROUPS LAUNCHING THIS WEEK IN-PERSON & ONLINE One of the best ways to connect with others at St. Luke’s and grow in your faith is to join a Steps Group. Steps is a six-week small group experience that will help you see your own faith story, understand how we live out our Christian faith at St. Luke’s, and find ways to grow in your faith in this church community. You discover answers to questions like: Who is Jesus? Why is my faith important? What is biblical justice? And more! There are groups for all ages and stages of life, and there are online and in-person options. Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/group-finder. TAYO ROCKSON EVENT: THE IMPORTANCE OF AN EXPANDED WORLDVIEW SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 • 6:30-8PM • IN-PERSON: ROBERSTON CHAPEL | ONLINE: FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE Tayo Rockson is a cultural translator, storyteller, and activist. His recent book, Use Your Difference to Make a Difference, contains indispensable knowledge and practical skills needed to transcend barriers, bridge cultures, and cultivate strong relationships with anyone, anywhere. You can learn more about him at tayorockson.com. Join us for this special discussion on why inclusion and diversity make us better! He’ll even follow up with a special Q & A after the event. Signup at stlukesumc.com/events. KIDS BIBLE PRESENTATION SEPTEMBER 19 • 9:30AM IN TRADITIONAL & 11AM IN CONTEMPORARY • 12:15PM BRUNCH • 1-3PM FIELD DAY All 3rd grade students will be presented a personalized Bible during worship Sunday morning (at the service of your choosing). After worship, children and their families are invited to attend a casual brunch at 12:15 in the Great Hall to kick off the Field Day events. Field Day events will be held outside (weather permitting) and will be a fun and creative way for your child to become acquainted with their new Bible to understand God’s Word in a personal and age-appropriate way. If your child would
like to receive a Bible, but is unable to attend the event, or If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kimberly Boesing at Kimberly.boesing@stlukesumc.com. Sign up here. MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT: MISSION IMPASTABOWL SEPTEMBER 24 • 6:30-9:30PM • THE LODGE Invite Night is an on-campus event with crazy themes open to 5th-8th graders and their friends in the community. Come enjoy snacks, worship, teaching, and shenanigans all evening long! Join us for a crazy team-building game that takes over the campus with fun prizes! Dress in all black for this covert operation! If you’ve done Mission Impossible before, you haven’t done it like this! It’s just $5, and guests are free! Signup at stlukesumc.com/students. STUDENTS VS STAFF SEPTEMBER 26 • 12:30PM • IN-PERSON Calling all 9th - 12th graders! It’s time for the competition of the year! Compete against St. Luke’s staff in epic challenges to defend the St. Luke’s trophy for another year. The cost is only $5, but guests are FREE! If you are a guest, just leave the payment section blank. Signup at stlukesumc.com/registration/studentsvsstaff. RUMMAGE SALE OCTOBER 1 FROM 6-8PM & OCTOBER 2 FROM 8AM-2PM Come shop our 2021 Rummage Sale! All proceeds benefit Local and Global Missions. Drop off your donations at the Great Hall (Door 6) on Wednesday, September 29 through Thursday, September 30 from 9AM to 6PM and Friday, October 1 from 9AM to noon. Then join us for the member sale on Friday, October 1 from 6 to 8PM and the public sale on Saturday, October 2 from 8AM to 2PM. We also invite you to volunteer. Have fun sorting and socializing with other St. Luker’s Wednesday through Friday before the sale. • Cashiers - Friday night from 5:45-8:15PM & Saturday for 2 hour shifts between 7:45AM & 2PM • Clean-up - Saturday from 2-4PM Learn more and sign up to volunteer at stlukesumc.com/events. TRUCK TOWN OCTOBER 2 • 3PM • PARKING LOT We invite you and your kids to join us for Truck Town at St. Luke’s in the parking lot! This is a touch-a-truck style community event where families will be able to explore various vehicles by climbing into, on, and around. The Kona Ice Truck will be there too! Signup here.
FIND SUPPORT
DIVORCE CARE ONLINE: ZOOM, TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 21-DECEMBER 14 While divorce is always hard, many are facing additional obstacles due to the impact of the pandemic that makes this season of life even more difficult. St. Luke’s wants you to know that you are not alone. We will offer DivorceCare in person this fall with no registration fee. You can purchase a workbook through DivorceCare directly for $15 plus shipping (order by contacting DivorceCare at 800-489-7778). Signup at stlukesumc.com/group-finder.
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Preludes | All Hail the Power of Jesus Name | String Ensemble Welcome and Call to Worship | Rev. Rob Fuquay Opening Hymn | Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know #163 Affirmation of Faith: A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adapted Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen. Glory to God | The Gloria Patri #70 Reception of New Members Anthem | Psalm 121 – Heather Sorenson Chancel Choir; String Ensemble; Percussion; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Announcements Call for Offering Offertory Song | The Journey of Faith – Joseph M. Martin Chancel Choir; String Ensemble; Percussion; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Scripture Reading | Matthew 16:13-16 | Mary Eckard Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay Closing Hymn | Blesssed Assurance Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay Postlude | Michael Conley, organ
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