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Robert Beckum, Senior Pastorrbeckum@stlukeum.com

THOMAS KEMPER BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES

St. Luke is Pleased to WelcomeThomas Kemper

General Secretary of the Board of Global Ministries

ofThe United Methodist Church

WHAT ISGLOBAL MINISTRIES?

The General Board of Global Ministries is the global mission agencyof The United Methodist Church. As a biblically rooted and historically

informed organization, Global Ministries facilitates engagement in God’smission. As part of Global Ministries, the United Methodist Committee onRelief (UMCOR) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to alleviating

human suffering around the globe.

PURPOSE:Connecting the Church in mission

VISION:The General Board of Global Ministries equips and transforms

people and places for God’s mission around the world.

FOUR MISSION GOALS:• Make disciples of Jesus Christ;

• Strengthen, develop and renew Christian congregations and communities;• Alleviate human suffering;

• Seek justice, freedom and peace.

ORDER OF WORSHIPThe 10:55 a.m. service is streamed at www.stlukeum.com and broadcast at WLTC 103.7 Lite FM

Broadcast on WTVM Channel 9 at 10:00 a.m.

September 18, 2016 18th Sunday after Pentecost

8:25 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Color: Green

Invitation to Worship

Prelude...................................“I Am Bound for the Kingdom”.........................arr. A. L. Page(Bessie Howard Ward Handbell Choir)

Call to Worship ................................ “Victory in Jesus” ...................................St. Luke Kids

*Hymn ............................. “Christ for the World We Sing”................................ Number 568

*The Affirmation of Faith ................. “The Apostles’ Creed”................................Number 881I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried, the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick*** and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic*** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

*The Gloria Patri (Glory Be to the Father).............................................................Number 70Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, Amen, Amen.

BHW Handbells ................... “When I Can Read My Title Clear” ..........................B. Ingram

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.............................................The Rev. Cindy Cox GarrardOur 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 tempta-tion, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

The Children’s Sermon..............................................................(8:25 a.m.) The Rev. Garrard(10:55 a.m.) The Rev. Brett Maddocks

After the Children’s Sermon at 10:55 a.m., children who are in Kindergarten-5th grade are invited to go to Corner Kids for a time of extended worship. Parents pick them up in Stockwell Hall when this service is completed.

Please take time to register your attendance on the fellowship roll and pass it down your pew!

*Hymn.................................“We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” ..........................Number 569

Offertory Prayer

Offertory (8:25 a.m., Mitch Watts)........ “People Need the Lord”.............G. Nelson and P. McHugh

**(10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir).........“The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” ...................T. Fettke

*The Dedication of Offerings ................ “The Doxology”......................................Number 95Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

Introduction of our Guest (10:55 a.m.) .....................................................Mrs. Elizabeth Ogie

*The Written Word.......................................................Luke 10:1-11 (p. 66, NT) in pew Bible

The Spoken Word ................“MISSION IN CHRIST’S WAY”....................Thomas Kemper

*Hymn ............................................. “Here I Am, Lord”...........................................Number 593

*The Benediction

The Benediction Response .................... “Amen” ................................................P. C. Lutkin

Postlude (Adleyn Scott, Organ)............“Hymn to Joy”................................................A. Travis* Standing as able **music box *** quick means “living”; catholic means “universal,” or the global Church

Acolytes: Bebe Norman & Norma Pearce.

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday, September 18 8:25 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (MIN) 9:30 a.m. Discovery Sunday School Class (Meeting Room, MIN)/Meet and Greet (Parlor) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School/Youth Sunday School Assembly (The Corner, MIN) 10:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School (The Corner, MIN)/College Small Group (College House) Turning Points Sunday School (LD, MIN) Tape delayed broadcast of worship service on WTVM Channel 9. 10:55 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main)/Broadcast over WLTC 103.7 Lite FM and at www.stlukeum.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel) 1-2:30 p.m. Hispanic Sunday School Classes and Fellowship (Stockwell Hall) 5-7:00 p.m. Extreme Kids (LD, MIN/Meeting Room/Gym) Middle and High School Youth Ministry (The Corner, MIN) Disciple Bible Study (Discovery Classroom) 11:30 p.m. Tape Delayed broadcast of The Nine worship service, WTVM Channel 9.Monday, September 19 12 Noon Disciple Group Bible Study (SD, MIN) 3:00 p.m. Bricks for Kids (Shaw, Main)Tuesday, September 20 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 9:30 a.m. Susan Graham Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 11:30 a.m. Civitan Club (SD, MIN) 5:30 p.m. Jr. Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN) 7:00 p.m. St. Luke Softball vs. Riverdogs (South Commons Field #4) 8:15 p.m. St. Luke Softball vs. All Star Heating & Air (South Commons Field #4)Wednesday, September 21 8:00 a.m. Serve Safe (Meeting Room, MIN) 8:35 a.m. SLS 4th-8th Chapel (Sanctuary, Main) 9:10 a.m. SLS K-3rd Chapel (Sanctuary, Main) 9:30 a.m. Stay-at-home Moms’ Bible study (coley.mayne@googlemail.com for location) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 10:30 a.m. Preschool/ELC Chapel (Chapel, Main) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 3:15 p.m. Children’s Choir (Meeting Room, MIN) 5:00 p.m. Handbells (Choir Suite, Main) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (Large Dining, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Cub Scouts (Stockwell Hall, Main) 7:10 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Suite, Main) 7:20 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team (Chapel, Main)Thursday, September 22 8:45 a.m. Nickie Tillery Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (SD, MIN) 12 Noon Women’s Bible Study (Conference Room, Main) College House 4:30 p.m. Middle School’s “Meet The High Schools” (Stockwell Hall, Main)Friday, September 23 5:00 p.m. Sanders/Collins Wedding Rehearsal (Sanctuary)Saturday, September 24 8:30 a.m. Southeast Movers Basketball Tournament (Gym) 5:30 p.m. Sanders/Collins Wedding (Sanctuary)Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/MIN (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms.

PermitST. LUKE (552680) is published weekly except Christmas by St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1104 Second Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901. Periodical Postage entered and paid at Columbus, GA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to St. Luke, P.O. Box 867, Columbus, GA 31902.

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER - September 21

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The serving line is open until 6:30 p.m. Please make or cancel reservations by using the form below, by e-mailing jwidener@stlukeum.com, or by calling 706-256-1017 before Monday noon.Menu: Fried Chicken, Chicken Marsala, Baby Carrots, White Rice, Cakes and pies, Rolls.Name: ________________________________Adults ($7.00) _______ Children ($3.00) _________

Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email: ________________________________________

Music BoxMr. Doyle Register, Director of Music Ministries, doyle@stlukeum.com

WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching, “El mayordomo infiel”; Lucas 16:1-13.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (THE NINE): 9:00 a.m., Ministry Center, Thomas Kemper, preaching. Tape delayed broadcast of The Nine worship service on WTVM Channel 9 at 11:30 p.m. ALTAR FLOWERS: The beautiful flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mrs. Jane Kendrick Blackmar by her family. OUR KNOWN SICK: Jack Hughston (Riverchase Dr.): Diane Estes, 424. Emory: Goerge Hubbard, B669.

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY: To Mrs. Chris Shelnutt and family in the death of her mother, Mrs. Elaine Ricketson, September 9, 2016, Pearson, GA.Ms. Gina Hudson on the death of her mother, Mrs. Jeane Martin on Sunday, September 11.

PLEASE LET US KNOW: Due to HIPAA privacy regulations, hospitals cannot notify us if you are a patient. If you or a loved one have to go to the hospital, please do not assume that the church office knows. We would rather hear about something ten times than not at all! You may call the church at 706-327-4343 at any time or call the pastors at home! Thanks so much.

INTERFAITH ISRAEL ADVENTURE 2017Led by Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard

and Rabbi Beth SchwartzFeb. 5-14, 2017$2972/person

cindy@stlukeum.com

“The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” Tom Fettke(Based on Psalm 46)

When I gaze into the night skies and see the work of your fingers; the moon and stars sus-pended in space. Oh, what is man, that you are mindful of him? You have given man a crown of glory and honor, and have made him a little lower than the angels. You have put him in charge of all creation: the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea. But what is man that you are mindful of him. O Lord, our God the majesty and glory of your name transcends the earth and fills the heavens. O Lord, our God, little children praise You perfectly, and so would we. Alleluia! The majesty and glory of Your name. Alleluia!

NEW MEMBERS: Mr. Sidney Hayes “Tra” Dykes, III: Tra comes by transfer from another denomination. His wife, Jennifer Dykes, is already a member.

Mr. and Mrs. Weston (Lindsey) Sheldon joined September 11. Wes joined by transfer from another denomination. Lindsey joined by profession of faith.

PART-TIME ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR POSITION St. Luke Preschool is seeking a part-time Assistant Preschool Director. The Assistant Director must have excellent communication skills and work well with people. Classroom experience as well as computer knowledge is necessary. The position requires a willingness to assist in all aspects of the preschool program including substitute teaching. Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references with contact information to the St. Luke Chief Administrative Officer, Gene Cone, c/o St. Luke United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 867, Columbus, GA 31902 or Gene Cone at gcone@stlukeum.com.

Children’s MinistryNickie Tillery, Director of Children’s Ministries, ntillery@stlukeum.com

www.cornerkidz.comCorner Kids@The Nine in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade. Corner Kids@11 in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade. Choir and Servant Leadership Program for all students K-5th Grade on Wednesdays! Please email ntillery@stlukeum.com for more information. We would like to invite your child to participate in St. Luke Children’s Wednesday afternoon program. Mary Pat Beckum will be the choir director, and The Children’s Ministry team will be there to assist and lead the Servant Leadership Program. Wednesday Schedule (Ministry Center): 3:15-3:45 Snack and Playtime 3:45-4:30 Choir for Kindergarten-2nd Grade Take the Lead for 3rd-5th Grade 4:30-5:15 Helping Hand for Kindergarten-2nd Grade Choir for 3rd-5th Grade

St. Luke Family Camp

2016October 7 – 9, 2016

Join us for this fantastic family adventure!

Register at www.stlukeum.com or kym@stlukeum.com.

COLLEGE HOUSE MINISTRIES

College and YoungAdult ministry (Ages 18-26)

For more information, email Lisa Williams at lwilliams@stlukeum.com or check us out online at www.collegehouseministries.com.

Follow us online!Instagram: CollegeHouse_

Twitter: CollegeHouse_Facebook.com/collegehouseministries

Join us at EXTREME KIDS each week, for food, fun, fellowship, and learning about God’s word!

Sunday Evenings from 5-7 P.M. (Ministry Center) ** Volunteers Needed.

If interested contact ntillery@stlukeum.com

OUR CLERGY STAFFRev. Robert Beckum, Senior Minister

rbeckum@stlukeum.comRev. Cindy Cox Garrard, Associate Pastor

cindy@stlukeum.comRev. Brett Maddocks, Associate Pastor

bmaddocks@stlukeum.comRev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones,

Associate Pastor iquinones@stlukeum.com

Rev. Dick Reese, Minister of Pastoral Care

cdickjr@att.net

ST. LUKE FREE SPIRITS

Tuesday, Sept. 2711:30 a.m.

(Ministry Center)Cost: $10 (includes lunch)

RSVP by Sept. 23, Kym Harden, 706-327-4343 or kym@stlukeum.com.

THANK YOU to the Fellowship/Jesus is Lord class for the donation of chry-santhemums to be planted along the handicapped access to the main build-ing, in “Miss Pearl’s Garden.”

Thank You!!Thank you to the 423 individuals/families in our St. Luke congregation who made time to be photographed for our new church directory! We will still have the opportunity to take submitted pictures, to take our own pictures of those who wish to be in the directory but cannot come to the church for photography, and schedule some “makeup” days in September for the Lifetouch photographers to return. For all who helped schedule, who served as hosts and to Mary Pat who took the lead in this directory project, “Thank you!” Please know I thank God for your service.

-Respite Care-“Caring for loved ones and caregivers.”

Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, 706-256-3117 or dhett@stlukeum.com

Abiding giftsIf you wish to honor or remember someone, please attach to your check the name of that person and the address to which you wish the acknowledgement sent and mail or bring to the Church Office. Contact maggie@stlukeum.com.Respite Care: In memory of Rev. Gaston Pollock by Mr. and Mrs. Houser Pugh. In memory of Mrs. Andree Alice Tomita by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Montgomery.Naomi’s Village: In memory of Mr. George McCluskey, Jr. by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kilpatrick.Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mr. George McCluskey, Jr. by Mr. Henry C. Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Powell Brewton, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hudson and Family. In memory of Mr. Jack Tinkler and Mr. George McCluskey, Jr. by Mrs. Betty D. Thompson.Music Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mrs. Lucile Ogie and Rev. Gaston Pollock by Mrs. Leita Coleman. In memory of Mrs. Joan Stone by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chitwood by Mrs. Gladys Pitts.Samaritan Fund: In memory of Rev. Gaston Pollock by Mrs. Betty D. Thompson. In honor of Rev. and Mrs. Mike McAfee by Mrs. Gere Taylor.Bereavement Ministry: In honor of the Bereavement Ministry by Mrs. Annette Pollock.UMCOR: In honor of the NOW Class by Rev. and Mrs. Mike McAfee.

Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, jmoore@stlukeum.comTHE CORNER

SEPTEMBER IS PEANUT BUTTER

MONTH!Please bring donations to the St. Luke Food Pantry donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center.

If you have 3-4 hours a month to volunteer and would like to be more involved at St. Luke, consider being a phone volunteer. Kym Harden (kym@stlukeum.com) will train you!

PHONE VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED

CAN youHELP ?

The St. Luke Strollers are half way toward their goal of $3000 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

Please join us for the walk on Sept. 23 or make a donation to our team.

The web site for donations is www.alz/walk or make a check payable to Alzheimer’s As-

sociation send to Respite Care.

TWO GREAT MINISTRIES. ONE BIG FAMILY!!Join us this Sunday night from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at

The Corner (High School) and Crosswalk (Middle School)

Y�’re InvitedOUR HOUSE AT CARPENTER’S WAY

a ministry of The Methodist Home

“GIVING CHILDHOOD A CHANCE”LUNCHEON

featuring guest speaker

JEFF FOXWORTHYTUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016

AT NOONRegistration begins at 11:30 amCOLUMBUS TRADE CENTER

801 Front Avenue Columbus, GA 31901

RESERVE YOUR SPOT: $50/EACH, $500/TABLE OF 8

RSVP BY: SEPTEMBER 26, 2016For more information, contact: Lacey Meador, 478-751-2898

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