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Hello Dear Friends Any moment when you show love, receive love, or share love, is a sacred moment. The word “sacred” means “set apart for a divine purpose” and love is THE DIVINE PURPOSE. If you even think about love, you enter the divine realm. If you mention it, or give a nod to it, or touch it with your little finger, God knows, because God is love. The cross is God’s big love plus sign, the empty grave is God’s loving open heart. If the sky was a parchment scroll and the ocean was filled with ink, enough still could not be written about God’s love. People need it, children are drawn to it, relationships are sustained by it, preachers talk about it, counselors analyze it, and dogs wag their tails at it. The Bible says “love is stronger than death.” Love is the force of the universe which first creates, then moves all things toward fulfillment. Without love, stuff dies – your plants whither, your teeth rot, and your dog stops wagging his tail. There is a rocking chair at my Mom and Dad’s house. I love to sit in it when I visit them. The chair was in a barn, collecting dust, when they first saw it. The wicker bottom was rotted out and the varnish was worn off. The owner of the chair – Mrs. Robinson, told them the story behind it, then she gave it to them. She had rocked her only son in it for 14 years. He was a special needs child and never grew beyond the age of 4. After 14 he was too big to rock in the chair, so she gave him snacks in it until it wore out. He lived to be 50 years old. Three months before he died, Mrs. Robinson asked my parents to pray for them. She was in her 70’s and afraid he would outlive her, for she was still his caregiver. She wanted them to pray that he would die before she died – an unusual prayer – to say the least. They prayed together, and three months later he died. And then - three months later she died. That rocking chair is the throne of God, that’s why I like to sit in it. Where do you see love? This Sunday in worship we will consider how we might put more love into our days, so that they might become “sacred.” Kingdom living is Sacred Living, and sacred living is all about love. Hope you will join us. David |
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Listed below you’ll find opportunities available for the rest of this week in the following categories:
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Sunday, April 15
Sermon Series: "Spread Your Wings "
Sermon: "Kingdom Living is Sacred" – Genesis 1:1-5
Traditional: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Dr. David Stephens preaching in the Sanctuary
Contemporary: 9:30 and 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Beth Farabee-Puckett preaching in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium
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Anyone may join St. Luke’s groups and church activities. Membership is not required. Please invite people to come and get in touch with the contact person for more information.
Make Their Day With A FREE E-Card
St. Luke’s announces free new e-cards you can send to your friends for a variety of occasions including Happy Easter, Happy Birthday, Thank You, Sympathy and more. The cards can be found on our website at www.st.lukes.org. Help us launch our new e-cards by sending one today!
Resource Directory Deadline Apr. 13
Fri. April 13 is the final date to buy advertising space for your business in the St. Luke’s Resource Directory. Call Matt Raspallo, 407-876-4991, ext. 315 or email Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org.
Summer Programs for Children
Visit St. Luke’s at www.st.lukes.org and click on 2007 Summer Camp Registration to see all St. Luke’s exciting summer camps for children.
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Seeker Groups Get Your Feet Wet
Soul House Sundays at 11 AM
Calling all couples 20’s to 40’s! Come to Soul House for the study Invitation to the Old Testament, a short version of the Disciple study. Meet at 11:00 a.m. Sundays in the Attic, Bldg. C. Coffee, snacks & social time at 10:30 a.m. Call Amanda Knight, 407-748-7993 or Frank Lavra, 407-580-6863 for details.
Brown Bag Bible Bunch Monday
Join the Brown Bag Bible Bunch Mondays at 11:30 a.m. in Rm. C-204, Bldg. C to study For Such a Time as This. Call Deborah Collins, 407-493-2757 for information.
Young Moms Bible Study Thursday
Join the Young Moms Bible Study for their next study Oxygen: Deep Breathing for the Soul at 9:30 a.m., Thursdays in Room B-205, Bldg. B. Call Amanda Knight (407-748-7993).
Explorer Groups Wade in Deeper
Three Connections Studies Sundays
Join us at 9:30, 11:00 a.m., or 6:45 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Rm., Bldg. C. Resume the study Everybody’s Normal from April 15 through May 8. Contact Scott & Joan Ziegler at 407-876-2445, sjziegler@cfl.rr.com or Bob & Leah Bergstrom, 407-654-8647, bobleahbergstrom@yahoo.com.
Ambassador Women’s Bible Study
Join the Ambassadors for Twelve Extraordinary Women Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Rm. C-200, Bldg. C. Carolyn Dannen (407-876-8427).
Men’s Study Group Wed., 7:00 PM
Walking with Christ men’s Bible study meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Special Events Dining Room, Bldg. C. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 236.
Disciple Groups Immerse Your Spirit
9:30 AM Women’s Wednesday Study
On the Road Again ends Wed., Rm. C-210, Bldg. C, 9:30 a.m. Return to a study of 2nd Corinthians April 11. Call Joyce Clegg (407-656-0964).
New Directions Class 9:30 Sundays
Join New Directions group for Three Months with Paul Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Rm. C-205, Bldg. C. Call Bobby Cox, 407-295-0719.
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Serve at the Service Station on Sundays
Friendly faces who know St. Luke’s are needed to help newcomers and others Sundays, 9:00-9:30 a.m., 10:30-11:00 a.m., 12:00-12:15 p.m. Contact Joline, 407-876-4991, ext 264, jkrolicki@st.lukes.org.
Hospitality Servant Ministers Needed
Serve God by serving others with the gift of hospitality. Become a trained usher, communion preparer, greeter or coffee helper one Sunday a month. Karen Brown, 407-876-4991, ext. 221.
Help the UMC Load Boxes Apr. 18 or 22
The National Conference for Deacons in the United Methodist Church will be in Orlando in April. They need helping hands to load boxes here at St. Luke’s and deliver them to their event on I-Drive. Contact Dede at 407-876-4991 ext. 296 or dduncan@st.lukes.org if you can help from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Wed., April 18 or Sun., April 22, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Please indicate if you can drive.
Servant Ministers @ Shepherd’s Hope
Shepherd’s Hope is looking for medical professionals (doctors, nurses, P.A.s) at the West Side Center. Call Gayle Fitzpatrick at 407-876-6699, ext. 3 or email her at volunteer@shepherdshope.org.
Legal Ministry Servant Ministers
Advocates of Grace Legal Ministry serves low-income clients who fall between the gap of other legal assistance programs. Lawyers are needed in many specialties. Set your own schedule and caseload. Dede Duncan, 407-876-4991, ext. 296.
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Youth Praise Choir 11:30 AM Sundays
Grades 6-12 are invited to join the Youth Praise Choir Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Choir Room, Building B.
Sign Up for Sports & Exercise
50+ exercise class resumes Wed., April 11. Total Body Workout: Tues./Thurs., 6:00-7:00 p.m. $35.00 a month. RSVP for lunch ($6) after the 50+ Class on Wed., April 25. Lunch menu: Tomato basil soup, grilled chicken wrap, spicy slaw, dessert. Anyone may join the sports and exercise programs at St. Luke’s. Call Carol Crowley at 407-876-4991, ext. 262.
STEP Parenting Teens Class April 11
Systemic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) materials used. Course covers principles of choice, responsibility, consistency, positive reinforcement and consequences. Wednesdays starting April 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Rm. B-201. Led by Cindy Fabico. $40 couples/$25 singles. Purchase materials at the Community Counseling Center, Bldg. A (407-876-4991, ext. 250) before class begins. Call to sign up and for details.
Singles Thurs. Night, 6:00 PM, Apr. 12
Singles’ pot-luck dinner at 6:00 p.m., April 12, Rm. 200, Bldg. C. Bring a dish to share. Watch “Hitch” at 7:00 p.m. Call 407-876-4991 ext. 236.
Women’s Spring Retreat April 13-15
Two spots left for April 13-15 Women’s Spring Retreat! See Beth Moore live! Pam Thomas, 321-297-7319, ontheporch@aol.com ASAP!
Jamaica Medical Mission Team Apr. 15
Hear about the recent Medical/Dental Mission and Jamaica Ecumenical Mutual Mission Sun., April 15 at 11:00 a.m. in Rm. C-200 in Bldg. C.
Drop-in Lunch Sun., April 15
The 40+ Singles meet for lunch Sun., April 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the Dragon Court Chinese-American Buffet, Apopka-Vineland Rd. No RSVP.
Safety Committee Meeting April 18
Come to the 1st meeting of St. Luke’s Safety Committee Wed., April 18 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the Safety Committee is to provide an effective and proactive safety program, review policies and develop an system of inspecting the campus for safe maintenance. Reserve a Wed. night dinner to bring to the meeting in the Conference Room (Bldg C) across from the reception desk. Contact Tweed Swenson with your dinner reservation at 407-876-4991, ext. 228 or Tswenson@st.lukes.org.
Sarah Circle Meeting Thurs., April 19
Meet at 9:30 a.m., Thurs., April 19 in the Special Events Dining Rm., Bldg. C. Visitors welcome. Contact Mary Ellen Hanson at 407-299-0075.
Seniors’ Lunch Meeting, Fri., April 20
All seniors are invited to meet at 11:30 a.m., April 20 in the Rotunda, Building C, for socializing, business, and lunch at noon. Call Lucille Ellson 407-352-2491 or Ilga Banga 407-352-2491 for reservations no later than April 16.
Community Day of Service Sat., May 5
Serve in the community Sat., May 5, 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch/snacks provided. Dede Duncan, dduncan@st.lukes.org or 407-876-4991, ext. 296.
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Overeaters Anon. Body Image Group
Overeaters Anonymous Body Image, a free support group focused on body image issues, meets every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Rm. A-102. Based on 12-Step program. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 250.
Harbor House Women’s Support Grp.
Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Rm. B-214, Bldg. B. No childcare. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 250.
Suicide Bereavement Group Thurs.
The Suicide Bereavement Group meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Rm. C-205/207. Anne Dumont is the facilitator. Please call 407-876-4991, ext. 250.
Overeaters Anonymous Group Fri.
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.
Grief Support Group Tues., April 17
A Grief Support Group will meet Tuesdays from April 17 through May 22, 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Room B-203, Building B. Led by Carol Campbell Norris. Call the Community Counseling Center at 407-876-4991, ext. 250 for details.
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Counseling Help is Available!
Call the Community Counseling Ctr. 407-876-4991, ext. 250. No insurance? Ask for sliding fee.
Legal Assistance Available
Advocates of Grace, St. Luke’s legal ministry, offers legal assistance to all with low income Wed., 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Rm. A-102, Bldg. A.
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NexGen Ministries
For more NexGen information call 407-876-4991, ext. 258.
NexGen’s Middle School program Catalyst meets Sun., 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. in The Attic for fellowship, kingdom building, worship, teaching, small groups, and games!
Join the Middle School program Son-Powered Wed., April 11, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. in The Attic.
High School Students Telos meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Visit NexGen Ministries at www.theatticonline.org or call 407-876-4991, ext. 258 for details.
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Positions Available
Shepherd’s Hope Position Open
Westside Shepherd’s Hope Health Center Manager who will be responsible for the evening operations at the health center in Winter Garden. Letters of application should be sent to Gayle Fitzpatrick, Director Operations to operations@shepherdshope.org or call 407-876-6699 for details.
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