Thanksgiving Sunday

November 25, 2012

June 16, 2013

WORSHIPTraditional

8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Dr. William S. Barnes

Contemporary 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

in the Coleman Memorial GymnasiumThe Rev. Jad Denmark

Feeling inspired to give today? Visit one of the Giving Kiosks located in the narthex of the sanctuary and outside the gym. Kiosks accept debit and credit cards and offer a printed receipt and an email confirmation of your contribution to St. Luke’s. You do not have to be a member of St. Luke’s to use this free service. You can also use the QR code to give directly from your mobile device!

The Rev. Jad Denmark

Prelude “a song of gladness”

(8:00/9:30) The Morning Handbell Choir(11:00) The Sanctuary Handbell Choir

GatherinG for WorshiP & ChiminG of the hourChoral introit

“as He Has loved Us”(9:30/11:00) Sanctuary Choir

*Call to WorshiP*hymn

“o for a thousand tongues to sing” ...................#57*oPeninG Prayer*PassinG the PeaCe and WelComethe saCrament of BaPtismThose receiving baptism today:

(9:30) Brinkley Kate Begley Carter Ashton Rose Rylan Sean West(11:00) Kerrah Kristanna Colon Violet Hanna Thompson

Witness in musiC“Joy down in My Heart”

(8:00) Sanctus“the Word Was god”

(9:30/11:00) The Sanctuary ChoirPrayers of the PeoPle & the lord's PrayerofferinG and offertory

“Wonderful Words of life”(8:00) Kenion Thompson, piano

“Joy down in My Heart”(9:30/11:00) Sanctus

*doxoloGy and Prayer of dediCation.....p94sCriPture: 2 timothy 3:14-17sermon: “Words to live By” Series: Back to Basics*hymn“Wonderful Words of life” .....................................#600*BenediCtion & BenediCtion resPonse

“the lord Bless and Keep you” ......................p2280Postlude

* please stand in praise to god iF yoU are aBle

GatherinG sonG“the Word is alive”

WelComeCall to WorshiP*Praise sonG

“awesome god”“salvation is Here”

*oPeninG Prayer*Praise sonG

“our god”the saCrament of BaPtismThose receiving baptism today:

Elijah James StrangeMadison Kristine Strange

offerinG “thy Word”

sCriPture: 2 timothy 3:14-17sermon: “Words to live By” Series: Back to BasicsClosinG sonG

“Word of god speak”*BenediCtion

prayer CHapel: If you are in a crisis due to your health, your job, or in other areas in your life, come to the Chapel for prayer Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and put those burdens on the altar.

For sermon videos and worship schedules visit st.lukes.org/worship.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32819

Phone: 407.876.4991 Website: st.lukes.org

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are you ready to CoMMit? Check here for the latest news!Updates are also available online atst.lukes.org/commit.On Sunday, June 9, the church conference voted to move forward with releasing the remaining Bodybuilding funds, forming a building committee and forming a campaign committee. The items listed below are some of the next steps and events that you can expect in the upcoming months.

• sUMMer 2013• Create a presence in East Winter Garden

strengthening relationships by identifying community leaders, developing community partners and organizational infrastructure

• Create a Building Committee to work with architects, staff, ministry leaders and church council to create more detailed drawings and timelines for campus projects

• Create a Campaign Committee for fall 2013 campaign to create worship theme, informational material, prospectus and build lay volunteer teams

• aUgUst WorsHip ConneCtion• Through worship and ministry opportunities

we will connect our core values with our world changing ideas

• Share community transformation and building development status to gain feedback

• septeMBer 8, 2013 CoMMUnity gatHering event

• 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Training for all St. Luke’s servant ministers• 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Worship

celebration for sharing of details of community transformation and building plans and final Church Conference approval of campaign costs

• septeMBer/oCtoBer • Create a Joint Neighborhood Task Force with

St. Lukers and residents of East Winter Garden• Begin Circles weekly meetings• Begin one-on-one meetings with potential

donors for first commitments and legacy gifts to campus and community plans

COnneCt

WelCoMe reCeption: TODAY from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. meet our new Director of Traditional Music, Susan Brandt. The reception, complete with cake and punch, will take place at the north end of the Welcome Hall in Building C.

ClUster groUps: Pick up a listing of all cluster groups from the information racks on campus or visit st.lukes.org/clustergroups.

BoWling ClUster groUp: The Bowling cluster group will meet at the World Bowling Center at 6540 Canada Ave. on Monday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fun time!

let’s play Cards or Board gaMes: Every Tuesday St. Luke’s has a delicious lunch available for $5. Purchase lunch or bring your own, bring a friend, and play cards or board games in the Rotunda area. This group is looking for two more facilitators. If you are interested please contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org.

West orange ConneCtion: The second meeting of the West Orange Connection Cluster Group will be on Friday, June 28 at 7:00 p.m. This group is for those who live in or near the 34787 zip code area. The gathering will occur at the home of Barnett and Susan Warren in the Banana Bay subdivision. Please RSVP to westorange.cluster@st.lukes.org for details and directions.

gospel CHoir: Meets in Building B Room 209 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. Contact Bradley Roberts at stlukesgospelchoir@gmail.com for more information.

yoUng adUlts: This group meets every other Tuesday in the Attic in Building C at 7:00 p.m. Next meeting is June 25. Email youngadults@st.lukes.org for more information

energiZed eMpty nesters ClUster groUp: Enjoy fun and fellowship with fellow empty nesters. For more information contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org or or 407.876.4991 ext. *223.

oHana: Ohana means family in Hawaiian. Ohana is a ministry opportunity on Sunday nights for middle school and high school students and their families. Ohana will be a fun evening for families to participate in board games, video games and sport games while listening to worship music from the student band. Come have fun with your children Sundays in the Attic from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

trailBlaZers 60+ WoMen's lUnCH: TODAY at 12:30 p.m. at Red Lobster (International Drive across from the Convention Center, near the Beachline). Call Barbara Lucken at 407.363.5635 for information.

senior lUnCHeon and prograM: Come join us for a Fourth of July Barbeque on Friday, June 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments and lunch will be followed by our regular, always inspiring, program! For reservations, please call Debbi Gale at 407.295.4348 by Tuesday, June 26.

registration For st. lUKes soCCer is noW open: Visit www.st.lukes.org/sports. St. Luke's Soccer is open to boys and girls of all skill level entering VPK - 7th grade. St. Luke's Sports promotes fun and fellowship. The eight-week season begins September 9 and ends November 2. Evaluations are Saturday, August 24. Register today and join the St. Luke's Spirit of Sports.

CoUnseling availaBle: The Community Counseling Center at St. Luke’s offers counseling services for a very low cost or pro bono for those who have financial need. Clients can work with intern Jeff Stahl who is completing his Master's in Mental Health Counseling at Stetson University. Please call 407.876.4991 ext. *250 for an appointment.

talK it oUt: St. Luke’s has a caring listener ready to provide comfort and support for as long as needed. Whether the person in need is you, a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative, a trained Stephen Minister can help. Contact the Care office at ccrowley@st.lukes.org for more information.

st. lUKe's soCial Media: Follow St. Luke’s on Facebook at facebook.com/stlukesorlando or on Twitter at twitter.com/stlukesorlando for regular updates on all of our ministries!

We are so glad that you decided to check out St. Luke's!

We long for everyone to experience the Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors of God's church. If we can answer any questions or help you get connected please contact Pastor Jad Denmark, Minister of Connection, at jdenmark@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext.*229.

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For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/connect.

GROW

For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/grow.

For more details visit www.st.lukes.org/summercamps.

Change the World Camp July 15 to 19 for Grades 1-8 (as of fall 2013). Campers will participate in hands-on service projects so that they will understand how to be a world changer for God.

spark the imagination Camp July 22 to 26 for Grades K-6 (as of fall 2013). Campers can choose from a variety of half-day options in music, art, cooking and performance.

take the stage Camp July 29 to Aug 2 for Grades 1-8 (as of fall 2013). Campers will enjoy acting, singing and dancing on stage while creating a musical theater production with a great message.

neXgen WeeKly prograMMing: High School students in grades 9-12 meet Wednesdays in the Attic (Building C) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Middle school students in grades 6-8 can participate in FUEL Thursdays in the Attic from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come enjoy fellowship, games, and praise and worship. Stay up to date with all the NexGen (middle and high school) programs and events by visiting www.nexgenministries.com. Questions: contact Andrew Miller at amiller@st.lukes.org or Dave Jans at djans@st.lukes.org or call 407.876.4991 ext. *254.

sUnday sCHool For all ages / BaCK to BasiCs: sundays today through august 18.

•Infants through pre-school age children will continue to meet as usual downstairs in Building B.

•Children can participate in “Back To Basics – Be Prepared,” our new summer programming for incoming Kindergarten through 4th grade students at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Fun and faith collide when children encounter God’s Word, learn Bible Basics, and make friends. Sign up to serve a Sunday during the summer; learn and have fun together with your child.

•Merge is our program for incoming 5th through 8th graders and will continue Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Attic. High school students can assist us with the Elementary program in the Fellowship Hall – please call the Grow office at 407.876.4991 ext. *258 to sign up.

•Young Adults drop in for Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. in the workroom of Building C (1st floor). This group is studying Adam Hamilton’s “Christianity and World Religions.”

•There are several classes offered for adults all summer; check out the classes listed each week in the Worship Guide or visit www.st.lukes.org/grow to view a complete list of classes.

e100: The American Bible Society has selected the 100 most essential passages in the Bible. Join Joline Krolicki and Judy Arndt at 9:30 a.m. in Building B Room 205 as we begin to zip through all 66 books on Sunday mornings.

tHe Me i Want to Be: Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. join an engaging study of John Ortberg’s book, “The Me I Want To Be: Becoming God’s Best Version of You.” Classes meet in Building C Room 204.

QUest For Happiness: Join Pastor David and his wife Marca and have fun while searching for emotional and spiritual insights in daily life. This class, based on the book “Second that Emotion, Untangle your Zany Feelings” by Patsy Clairmont, begins Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Building C Room 205.

traCe tHe JoUrneys oF paUl in greeCe in 2014: Pastor Bill is returning to Greece on April 26, 2014 for 8 days, followed by an optional 3 day Greek island cruise including Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos and Santorini. Informational brochures have been placed in the information racks around campus.

gloBal leadersHip sUMMit 2013 aUgUst 8 & 9

Liz Wiseman is a former executive at Oracle Corporation, a Fortune 100 company. At Oracle she held positions as Vice President of Oracle University and as the global leader for Human Resource Development for 17 years. She is President of the Wiseman Group, a Silicon Valley leadership development firm as well as a contributor to Harvard Business Review and author of the best-selling leadership strategy book, Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter.

Register at st.lukes.org/summit before July 23 to receive the Early Bird Rate of $79. This Early Bird Rate applies to church members and regular attendees only. St. Lukers should use the password 13GLOBAL to receive the discount. For questions contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org.

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For more information about items or events listed above visit st.lukes.org/serve.

Within our Community

FaMily proMise:

• opens its doors For disCUssion: Join us on June 20 for a complimentary lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. or dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Day Center located at 2313 ½ N. Orange Avenue. Your R.S.V.P. is requested by June 17 if you plan to attend. Contact Jackie Ellis at 407.443.9807 or jellis@familypromiseorlando.org.

• volUnteer training session: A brief training session will be held on June 23 in Building C Room 200 at 11:00 a.m. Please R.S.V.P. to Jackie Ellis at 407.443.9807 or jellis@familypromiseorlando.org if you plan to attend.

MaKe serving part oF yoUr sUMMer plan: For more details and to sign up go to www.st.lukes.org/serve or contact Sharon Briggs at sbriggs@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *239.

• goodWill donation drive: We are collecting donations through the Goodwill Drive June 16-23. We collect only gently used clothing, shoes and small household items. If you would like to volunteer to sort and load donations on Saturday, June 22 please visit www.carecalendar.org for a complete list of times. Enter calendar id 142260 and security code 5839.

• sUMMer sCHool WitH edUCational iMpaCt: Educational IMPACT is supporting summer school students K-3rd grade at Mollie Ray and Pineloch Elementary Schools this year. Classes are Monday through Thursday (with the exception of the week of July 1-5) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• FaMily proMise volUnteers: Families are here June 23 through June 30. Volunteers are needed to provide meals, host families and help set up or tear down. To sign up and view items to donate visit www.carecalendar.org. Enter calendar id 5382 and security code 1111.

• sUMMer lUnCH at Mollie ray: Serve pre-packed food at Mollie Ray Elementary School. The program runs Monday through Thursday from June 12 to July 17 (excluding July 1-5). We are particularly looking for volunteers who can serve the week of June 24, July 8 and July 16. Middle school age children and older can serve as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

get eQUipped: These classes and training opportunities are highly recommended for those serving this summer or preparing to serve through our community transformation initiative.

• toXiC CHarity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help and How to Reverse It: Begins TODAY from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Building C Room 210. A five-week class to learn how not to hurt while serving others, checking the intentions of our charitable acts and understanding the intricacies of poverty from the perspective of Bob Lupton, the author of "Toxic Charity" who has 30+ years of community transformation experience in Atlanta.

• dignity serves: Begins on June 21 (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and continues on June 22 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) in Building C Room 204-206. This is an interactive study that teaches you how to engage the talents of those we serve in a dignified way and create an interdependent relationship with them. Only time offered this summer!

Within our Church

stUdents: The St. Luke’s School of the Arts needs high school students to volunteer with summer camps. For more information visit www.st.lukes.org/summercamps or call Cindy Brough at 407.876.5226.

teCH volUnteers: Volunteer to operate video cameras and ProPresenter, our worship presentation software. No experience required. Contact Vince Lepore at vlepore@st.lukes.org to sign up!

inspirational Writers: Volunteers are needed to write greeting cards for our military men and women, veterans at the V.A. Community Living Facility in Orlando, to our shut-ins and to welcome St. Luke’s new members. Cards and postage are provided. Contact Carol Crowley at ccrowley@st.lukes.org.

volUnteer to Help WitH re•deFine: Come be a part of our redefine worship service! Sign up to serve communion, to help with prayer stations, ushering, or a mix of all. Contact Carrie Fields at cfields@st.lukes.org to get started!

BaCK 2 BasiCs: Our new summer programming for Grow Ministries (children, youth, and adults) will run through August 18 on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Can you spare one hour and lend a hand as a Small Group Leader? Please contact Meredith Bright at mbright@st.lukes.org or 407.876.4991 ext. *258.

iF yoU Want to FolloW, lead! Are you interested in facilitating a small group this fall? A variety of opportunities and level of commitment exist. From four-week, short term studies to 32-week courses, one of them could be a great fit. Contact God for inspiration and Joline for information by July 5. Joline can be reached at 407.876.4991 ext. *264 or jkrolicki@st.lukes.org.