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We’re gaining ground with our “The Race of Your Life” stewardship series. Our messages on Sunday mornings affirm that we are already in the race and, as the Apostle Paul encourages us, “let’s keep focused on the goal…” (Phil. 3:15 Message). What is our goal? Ultimately, to be like Christ and to do the things that Jesus did. Jesus came proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is near. He wanted people to know that God’s love, grace, and leadership in the world are a present reality and not something we have to wait for down the line. So we run, not so much “toward” a finish line out there somewhere, but “with” this incredible God who calls us to share in his kingdom work. This is what stewardship is ultimately about—partnering with God. Being a steward (or manager) of all that God has shared with us—time, ability, money, love—so that through us the central message of the gospel--“the kingdom of God is near”—gets repeated over and over again through our words and actions. People will hear the message, get in the race, and run alongside us—but most importantly—alongside of God in a journey that extends through eternity! Keep running! Don’t get distracted! Trust God! Focus…focus…focus! Blessings: |
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Listed below you’ll find opportunities available for the rest of this week in the following categories:
Upcoming Worship
Upcoming Events
Spiritual Growth Groups
Service Opportunities
Support Groups
We Can Help
Small Groups
Sunday, November 5, 2006
Sermon Series: The Race of Your Life - A Stewardship Journey
Sermon: The Hall of Famers (Hebrews 12:1-2)
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship: Dr. William S. Barnes preaching
9:30 a.m & 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship: The Rev. Gary Shockley preaching
Monday, November 6th
The Relevant Life, A Young Adult Ministry, Meets 7:45 PM Mondays
Young adults are invited to meet Mondays at 7:45 p.m. for the Relevant worship service, in The Attic in Building C. Visit the Relevant Life website at www.therelevantlife.org.
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The UMW Bazaar is Coming Nov. 11!
The Bazaar is only two weeks away. Come to the UMW Bazaar’s Market Place
Saturday Nov. 11, 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Bring friends, have a great day shopping
and have lunch at the Daily Bread Café!
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Seeker Groups - Get Your Feet Wet
Soul House Study 11:00 AM Sundays
Calling All Couples (ages 20-45)... New couples are always welcome! Soul House is studying What’s So Amazing About Grace? Meet on Sundays at 11:00 am in the Attic, Bldg. C. Coffee, snacks and social time begins at 10:30 am.
For details, call Amanda Knight at 407-748-7993.
Brown Bag Bible Lunch 11:30 AM, Mondays
Brown Bag Bible Bunch will start next Mon., Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m. Room
C-204, Bldg. C. They will be studying For Such a Time as This. Please call
Deborah Collins at 407-493-2757 for details.
Explorer Groups - Wade in Deeper
Three Connections Studies Sundays
Join Connections Adult Sunday School class as they begin a new study on Nov. 5, “The Exodus Decoded,” exploring facts and archeological findings solving the mystery of the Exodus. This documentary, recently aired on the History Channel, will be offered at 9:30, 11:00 and 6:45 p.m. on Sundays in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C for 3 weeks. Call Scott and Joan Ziegler at 407/876-2445, sjziegler@cfl.rr.com or Bob and Leah Bergstrom at 407-654-8647, bobleahbergstrom@yahoo.com.
Pilgrimage Project 6:30 PM Sundays
The Pilgrimage Project class will explore the Christian faith as a journey
toward freedom, spiritual growth and Christian community, facilitated by
David Lundquist. Class meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m., Rm. C-204. Call
407-876-4991, ext. 236.
Ambassador Women’s Bible Study
Ambassador Women’s study, Twelve Ordinary Men, meet Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Rm. C-200, Bldg. C. Carolyn Dannen, 407-876-8427.
Christian Believer 7:00 AM Wednesdays
What does being a Christian mean? What makes a Christian? Meet at 7:00 a.m., Wednesdays. Call Jeanne (407-876-4991 ext. 236) for information.
Disciple Groups - Immerse Your Spirit
9:30 AM Women’s Wednesday Study
The Wed. Morning Bible study of First Corinthians continues until Nov. 29, in Room C-210, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Call Loraine Chance, 407-521-7243.
New Directions Class 9:30 Sundays
New Directions class meets at 9:30 a.m., Sundays, Rm. C-205. Join a study on John Wesley for the 21st Century. LaBron Chance, 407-521-7243.
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Donate SHARE Thanksgiving Dinners!
Donate a Thanksgiving dinner to families in need ($23 each). W.O. Daily Bread needs 200 dinner packages. Make checks to “St. Luke’s UMC” marked “Thanksgiving SHARE.” Leave in the offering, drop off at the church office
reception desk or mail it in. Order your own low cost Nov. food package or
Thanksgiving dinner on the patio today or Oct. 29. Call David Risher
(407-299-0010).
Shepherd’s Hope Volunteers Needed
Shepherd’s Hope is looking for medical and non-medical servant ministers for
its health centers. Shepherd’s Hope provides medical care for people who
can’t afford medical care. For details contact Gayle Fitzpatrick at
407-876-6699, ext. 3 or email at volunteer@shepherdshope.org.
St. Luke’s Legal Ministry Help Needed
The Legal Ministry needs office help as well as attorneys. They meet
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Room A-102, Bldg. A. Contact Dede Duncan at dduncan@st.lukes.org or 407-876-4991, ext. 296.
Servant Ministers to Phone & Mail
The Lay Activation Ministry needs servant ministers to assist with mailings
once a month and volunteers to help make telephone calls monthly. Call
Joline Krolicki at 407-876-4991, ext. 264.
Tools Equipment Coordinator Needed
People are needed to oversee the use and care of the tools and equipment
available for St. Luke’s construction-related mission ministries (Habitat,
Disaster Response, home repair, mission teams). Set your own hours. A system
to track use is also needed. Contact Lynette, 407-876-4991, ext. 230.
Upward Soccer Spring Season
The Soccer Ministry Team needs more members to coordinate spring Upward
Soccer season. The planning team meets monthly for about 1 hour and as
needed preseason. Early goals are coach and servant minister recruitment.
Your help is needed to make the season happen! Call Patrick 407-876-4991,
ext. 251 or email pmanney@st.lukes.org.
Bakers Needed for UMW Bake Shop
It’s time to bake (home-made preferred) for the Bake Shop at the Bazaar on
Nov 11. Make pies, tarts, desserts, breads, and cakes. Also sugar-free
items. Drop off goodies in the Gym all day Fri., Nov 10. Please label with
main ingredients, eg: nuts (especially peanuts), chocolate, fruit, etc.
Create a Gift Basket for the Bazaar!
Attention St. Luke’s small groups and covenant groups: Would you like to
create a themed basket to donate to the UMW bazaar on Nov. 11? Proceeds go
to missions and charities. Help is available to wrap up your basket. Call
Carolyn Ridgway at 407-996-0380 for more information.
Servant Ministers for the Bazaar
Servant ministers are needed to work at the Holiday Bazaar Sat., Nov.
11. Help set-up, bake goodies, be a clean-up coordinator, clean up from 2:30
p.m.-4:30 p.m. Strong people with trucks are needed starting Wed., Nov. 8 at
10:00 a.m. Call Karen Brown, 407-876-4991, ext. 238.
Sponsor a Children’s Christmas Party
A group is needed to sponsor the Christmas party for children living at the
Salvation Army Shelter on Dec. 17. The party can take place any time after
4:00 p.m. For more details contact Christine Henson at cehenson@cfl.rr.com or 407-340-7566.
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Divorce Recovery Workshop November 1
Divorce Recovery Wed., Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m., Room B-201. Dr. David Stephens,
facilitator. To register call the Singles Office (407-876-4991 ext. 236).
Suicide Bereavement Group Thursday
Suicide Bereavement Support meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-8:00
p.m. in Rm. C-201/203. Facilitator: Anne Dumont. How to deal with feelings
after losing a friend or family member through suicide. Separate meetings
for adults and children. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 250 for details.
Overeaters Anonymous Group Fridays
Overeaters Anonymous, a free drop-in support group meets Fridays, 7:30-8:30
p.m., upstairs, Rm. B-201, Bldg. B. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 250.
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Counseling Help is Available!
The Community Counseling Center provides counseling Mon. - Fri.. No
counseling insurance? Ask for a sliding fee scale based on finances. Call
407-876-4991, ext. 250 for details/appointment.
Legal Assistance Available
St. Luke’s Legal Ministry offers legal assistance to anyone with low income
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in Rm. A-102, Bldg. A. You do not need to be
a St. Luke’s member to receive help.
How to Help Children w/Divorce November 2
How to Help Your Children with Divorce, Thurs., Nov. 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in
Room C-205/207. Help children accept and understand new relationships when
parents divorce and how to help them with their concerns. Lisa Beilman, LMHC
facilitator. Please call 407-876-4991, ext. 250 to register.
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New Bowling League Forming Now!
Bowling League now being formed for fun, fellowship, and bowling. Cost and
location to be determined. Contact Alain Boniec at 407-351-7671 or
407-234-6603. Email at abboniec@aol.com.
Help Finish Craft Items for Fall Bazaar
The big UMW Bazaar is coming Sat., Nov. 11! Bring a friend and come to the
craft groups to finish up craft sale items. Mondays, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m., Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet in Fellowship Hall. Call Pam
Thomas, 321-297-7319 for more information.
Sign Up for Sports & Exercise
Anyone may join these exercise groups at any time. Call Carol Crowley at
407-876-4991, ext. 262 for more information about exercise or sports groups.
50+ Fitness Class: Mon/Wed/Fri., 10:45-11:45 a.m. Free cardio & conditioning classes are open to all
Total Body Workout: Tues./Thurs., 6:00-7:00 p.m. $35.00 a month.
Basketball: Mon./Wed./Fri., 6:00 a.m., Tues/Thurs, 7:00 a.m. & Sat., 7:00 a.m.
Co-ed Volleyball: Thursdays at 7:15
p.m. in the gym.
MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) 2nd Wed.
Mothers of children ages birth - 4 are encouraged to join MOPs (Mothers of
Preschoolers) in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. on the 2nd Wed. of each
month through May 2007. Visit MOPs International at www.mops.org. Contact
Heather Engelhardt, 407-925-6763 or RHEngelhardt1@cfl.rr.com.
Singles Thurs. Night Together, November 2
St. Luke’s Singles meet Thurs., Nov. 2 at Nov. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in Room
200/202, Bldg. C for a potluck dinner. Please bring a side dish to share.
The movie “All Quiet on the Western Front” follows dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Alternate program will be Rap Session. Singles Office, 407-876-4991 ext.
236.
Seniors’ Lunch 12:30 PM, Sunday, November 5
Join the Seniors at 12:30 p.m., Sun., Nov. 5 for lunch at Smokey Bones, 8016 Golden Sky Lane (FL Mall). Make reservations with Dorothy Jefts
(407-351-2577) no later than Fri., Nov. 3.
Singles’ Dominoes with Dee for Singles November 5
All Singles are invited to Dee Thoma’s home Sun., Nov. 5 at 2:00 p.m. for
Dominoes with Dee! Bring a snack to share. Call Dee (407-299-0526) or
Marilyn (407-876-7411) for details and directions.
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NexGen Ministries
For more NexGen information call 407-876-4991, ext. 258.
High School Telos Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Join an exciting Middle School program Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Call 407-876-4991, ext. 258 or visit NexGen Ministries at
www.theatticonline.org for more information.
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