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Dear St. Lukers, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the Earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.” Psalm 100:1-2 We’ve got a great opportunity to hear lots of joyful noise and singing at the 11am worship experience this Sunday as the children’s choir presents: “Joseph: From the Pit to the Palace.” This musical will incorporate elements of the popular show “Stomp” complete with music and sound coming from the most unlikely places, including metal garbage cans, lids, pails, brooms and lots more. In the midst of the fun our children will be learning for themselves and teaching us the values of perseverance, trust in God and forgiveness. This will be a treat for our whole St. Luke’s family on Mother’s Day as we celebrate the abundant blessings and gifts God has poured out on each child who will open their heart to share. In our other worship experiences abundance will also be celebrated and claimed. We cannot spread our wings in Kingdom living if fear of “not having enough” keeps our wings and our things wrapped tightly around us. In a world that encourages an attitude of tight-fisted scarcity we are called, like the members of the early church, to model open-handed abundance. I look forward to seeing you at one or maybe two worship experiences on Sunday as the grace of God will be overflowing in lots of wonderful ways. I pray this as this grace fills our hearts we will not be able to help but share it with the world. Blessings, |
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Sunday, May 13
Sermon Series: "Spread Your Wings "
Sermon: "Kingdom Living Requires Engagement" – Acts 3:1-10
Traditional: 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Beth Farabee-Puckett preaching in the Sanctuary
Children's Choir Musical: 11:00 a.m. Joseph from the Pit to the Palace in the Sanctuary
Contemporary: 9:30 and 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams 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.
Send a Free Mother’s Day E-Card!
St. Luke’s offers free e-cards you can send to your family and friends for a variety of occasions including Mother’s Day, birthday, thank you, sympathy and more available at www.st.lukes.org.
HopeSpring Worship & Nursing Home Visit on Mother’s Day, Sun., May 13
HopeSpring Church, St. Luke’s daughter congregation, will hold its next service at 10:00 a.m. May 13 at Thornebrooke Elementary School in Ocoee. Join HopeSpring and the Canine Crusaders for pizza lunch at Thornebrook before bringing flowers to women residents at Health Central Park in Winter Garden from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Please contact Gary Shockley/HopeSpring at 407-876-4991, ext. 290 or e-mail gshockley@hopespring.org.
May 15 UM Credit Union Dinner/Meeting
Did you know that any member of St. Luke’s is eligible for membership in the Georgia Florida United Methodist Federal Credit Union? Come to a local information dinner on Tues., May 15 at 6:00 p.m. at First UMC, downtown. Please RSVP by May 9 to the Credit Union at 866-687-2136.
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Seeker Groups Get Your Feet Wet
The Relevant Life – A Young Adult Ministry
Relevant will meet Sunday at 5:30 p.m. to go to Contemporary Worship.
Soul House Study 11:00 AM Sundays
Couples 20s to 40s! Come to Soul House for Invitation to the Old Testament. 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.
Brown Bag Bible Bunch 11:30 AM, Mon.
Brown Bag Bible Bunch meets Mondays at 11:30 a.m. in Room C-204, Bldg. C to study For Such a Time as This. Deborah Collins, 407-493-2757.
Young Moms Bible Study Thursday
Join the Young Moms Bible Study for their 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) for details.
Explorer Groups Wade in Deeper
Three Connections Studies Sundays
Join Connections at 9:30, 11:00 a.m., or 6:45 p.m. to begin a new study The Way of Prayer: Companions in Christ on May 13 in the Special Events Dining Rm., Bldg. C. Contact Scott and Joan Ziegler, 407-876-2445, sjziegler@cfl.rr.com.
Ambassador Women’s Bible Study
Join Twelve Extraordinary Women with the Ambassadors on 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, a Bible study for men meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Special Events Dining Rm. C. Call Jeanne Gall, 407-876-4991, ext. 236.
Disciple Groups Immerse Your Spirit
New Directions Class 9:30 AM Sundays
Join the New Directions class for Three Months with Paul today at 9:30 a.m., Rm. C-205/207, Bldg. C. Bobby Cox, facilitator, 407-295-0719.
Women’s Wednesday Study 9:30 AM
Join a study of 2nd Corinthians with the Women’s Wed. Morning Study, Rm. C-210, Bldg. C, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Call Joyce Clegg (407-656-0964).
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Serve at the Welcome Desk on Sundays
We need friendly faces to assist newcomers and direct people on Sundays, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m., 10:30 - 11:00 a.m., or 12:00 - 12:15 p.m. Contact Joline at 407-876-4991, ext 264, or jkrolicki@st.lukes.org.
Emergency Family Assistance Ministry
Servant Ministers needed for St. Luke’s Emergency Family Assistance Ministry, preferably with Stephen Minister or Social Service background to assess and provide available services to non-church member individuals and families in the community through St. Luke’s family assistance funds, donations and available resources in the community. Training and supervision provided; 4 hours a week, flexible time weekdays. Contact Lynette Fields for more information at lfields@st.lukes.org or 407 876-4991, ext. 230.
Work Saturdays for Oakland Habitat
St. Luke’s is working on it’s 5th Habitat for Humanity House in Oakland. Work Saturdays starting at 8:00 a.m. Contact Renee Wolfe-Jones at reneeh4hvols@worldnet.att.net for details.
St. Luke’s Prayer Ministry Needs YOU!!
The Prayer Ministry group meets every Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel, Building C to pray for the world, our community and our church family. To participate in the Prayer Ministry or for details call Carol Crowley, 407-876-491, ext. 262.
Wanted: Garde Manger Chefs, Etc.
Garde Manger, chefs, pastry chefs, ice carvers, etc. Come share your culinary talents with our Kingdom Campers July 16-20 and July 23-27. Contact Liz Kublalsingh, 407-876-4991, ext. 266 to schedule an hour or two and do a demo.
Shepherd’s Hope Servant Ministers
Shepherd’s Hope is looking for medical and non-medical people to staff its health centers. Training will be on May 9 at FL Hospital 7th Day Adventist Church. Contact Gayle 407 876-6699, ext. 3 or email volunteerdir@shepherdshope.org
Support Habitat by Walking May 12
Support West Orange Habitat for Humanity by running or walking the 5K Jack Fain Memorial Race Sat., May 12. Race begins at 8:00 a.m. Register online at www.woh4h.org. Contact Dede Duncan, 407-876-4991, dduncan@st.lukes.org.
Legal Ministry Servant Ministers
Advocates of Grace Legal Ministry serves low-income clients who don’t fit other legal assistance programs. Lawyers and office helpers are needed. Meet Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room A-102, Bldg. A. For details or to sign up contact Kellie Flannery at Kellieflannery2020@aol.com.
Pick Up Food for Daily Bread in Ocoee
Food Pick up Can you spare a few hours in the evening once a month? If so we could use your help picking up food at the Swan Hotel and delivering it to the Christian Service Center in Ocoee. Contact Renee Wolfe Jones at reneeh4hvols@worldnet.att.net for more information.
Ushers, Greeters, Coffee & Hospitality
Ushers, greeters, coffee and hospitality servant ministers are needed! Be a part of a new team as an usher, greeter, coffee server, communion preparer, parking lot greeter or preparing the Sanctuary for worship. Serve just once a month! New schedules for the above ministries will be mailed out in mid-June. Call the church office at 407-876-4991, ext. 221 for details.
Servant Minister Needed 3 Hrs a Week
3 hours a week supporting the Dir. of Volunteer Operations, need good computer skills & attention to detail. Shepherd’s Hope, 407-876-6699, ext. 3.
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Youth Praise Choir 11:30 AM Sundays
Students in grades 6 to 12 are invited to rehearse in the Youth Praise Choir on Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Choir Room, upstairs, Bldg. B. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 244 for details.
Sign Up Now for Twilight Golf Program
A twilight golf program is now being organized. Meet after work for nine holes of golf at a local course. Contests such as closest to the pin, longest drive, etc. are planned. Coordinator is looking for golfers’ input to help select location and start dates. To sign up please contact Tom Puckett at tspjflorida@hotmail.com
Sign Up for Sports & Exercise
Free 50+ Fitness Class (age does not matter!) Mon./Wed./Fri., 10:30-11:45 a.m. in the gym, entry level cardio, strength & endurance. Free Strength & Flexibility 50+ Class Tues./Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Call Carol at 407-876-4991, ext. 262 to find out about the many sports and exercise programs available at St. Luke’s.
St. Luke’s UMW Craft Groups
Attention creative and wannabe creative women! Show up Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. or Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and learn how to make handmade items for the yearly UMW bazaar! Materials supplied. Make new friends and help others by making crafts for the bazaar, proceeds of which support missions and charities. Mosaics meet Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Canning meets at 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays in the Bldg. C Kitchen. Donate clean (no labels) or new canning jars. Leave jars at the church office “Attn: Pam.” Contact Pam at 321-297-7319 or ontheporch@aol.com for details.
Frugal Flicks 6:30 PM, Tuesdays
Join the Singles for 75¢ Movie Night Tuesdays at the Colonial Movie Theater, 4672 E. Colonial Dr. at 6:30 p.m. Call Linda Miller (407-620-7038).
Join a Yoga Class 8:00 AM Wed.
All are welcome to join a new Yoga class in The Attic every Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. Only $3.00 a class. Bring a mat and join the fun!
MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) May 9
Mothers of children ages birth to 4 are invited to join MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Wed., May 9, Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. Heather Engelhardt, 407-925-6763, RHEngelhardt1@cfl.rr.com.
Relaxation & Stress Management May 9
Relaxation & Stress Management Techniques. Focus group, Wednesdays, May 9 and 16. 7:00- 8:00 p.m., Rm. B-205, led by Carla Bresnahan, licensed mental health counselor. For details call the Counseling Center, 407-876-4991, ext. 250.
Singles Thurs. Night Together May 10
St. Luke’s Singles meet Thurs., May 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 200/202, Bldg. C for “The Cop and The Anthem” (a short film and discussion). Call the Singles Office at 407-876-4991 ext. 236.
Sarah Circle 9:30 AM Thurs., May 17
Please join Sarah Circle for a meeting on Thurs., May 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the Special Events Dining Room in Bldg. C. Visitors are Welcome. Marlene Gardner will be our speaker. Contact Jeanne Trowell at 407-354-3729 for details
Summer Salad Making Class May 17
Learn to make soothing summer salads! Come for food, fellowship and fun and learn to make delicious, nutritious salads. From antipasto to zucchini slaw we’ll be making protein-rich, tasty, colorful salads. Thurs., May 17, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Kitchen, Bldg. C. Cost $15.00. Reserve your spot today by calling the culinary hotline at 407-876-4991, ext. 305 or e-mail Chef Liz at lkublalsingh@st.lukes.org.
Circle of Friends Thurs., May 17
The Circle of Friends women’s group will meet at 7:00 p.m., Thurs., May 17 at the home of Rosemary Gates. The topic will be presented by church member, Isabel Perry, on Safe and Secure Travels. All women are welcome. Call Anita Vrionides for more information at 407-351-2776.
Seniors’ Lunch/Meeting Fri., May 18
Meet at 11:30 a.m. May 18 (Rotunda, Bldg. C) for socializing, business and lunch at noon. Come hear Bryan Nelson, HR Dist. 30. Call Estelle & Harold Griffith, 407-876-5095 to reserve by May 14.
Early Response Training May 18 & 19
Are you interested in being part of a Disaster Response Team? Training (for those new and already certified) will be held at St. James United Methodist Church, Tampa from 6:00 p.m., Fri., May 18 to 4:00 p.m., Sat., May 19. Please e-mail Carolyn Green at cgreen@st.lukes.org for details.
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Harbor House Women’s Support Group
A support group for women dealing with abusive relationships. Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., Rm. B-214, Bldg. B. (no childcare). 407-876-4991, ext. 250.
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.
Suicide Bereavement Group Thursday
Suicide Bereavement Support meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday from 6:30-8:00 p.m., Rm. C-205/207 with 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.
Overeaters Anonymous Group Friday
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!
Call the Community Counseling Center, 407-876-4991, ext. 250 Mon. - Fri. for assistance or an appointment. If you have no counseling insurance ask for a sliding scale fee based on finances.
Legal Assistance Available
Advocates of Grace, offers legal assistance to anyone with low income Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Rm. A-102 (wait in hallway seating), Bldg. A. You don’t need to be a St. Luke’s member to receive assistance.
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NexGen Ministries
For more NexGen information call 407-876-4991, ext. 258.
Middle School Students & Parents!
NexGen’s Middle School program ‘Catalyst’ meets Sunday 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. upstairs in The Attic, Building C. This is a great time for fellowship, kingdom building, worship, teaching, small groups, and games!
Join the Middle School program ‘Son-powered’ Wednesdays, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. in The Attic.
High School Students
Telos Wed. 7:00-9:00 p.m. in The Attic, Bldg. C.
Sign Up Now for the Beach Retreat!
Middle School Students July 29 – August 2
The Beach Retreat includes 4 nights beachfront hotel in Panama City, all meals, Big Stuf camp T-shirt, study materials & coach bus. Scholarships available. Total Cost: $220! Get details online.
Visit NexGen Ministries at www.theatticonline.org or call 407-876-4991, ext. 258.
Concert May 18
Middle School and High School students are invited to Amp’d Concert Series on Friday, May 18th doors open at 7:00 p.m. cost $3 per student. Featuring performances by After Eight. Topher, Shattered Truth and Adeste. For more info go to www.theatticonline.org
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Childcare Providers
Part-time for Sunday mornings and midweek to provide loving care to our little ones. Call Jayne Andrews, Director of Children’s Ministries at 407-876-4991, ext. 237 for more information.
Summer Camp Counselors Needed
Camp Counselors are needed for Kingdom Camp. High School students and adults needed to work full time with elementary age children the weeks of July 16 and 23. Email or call Carolyn Green @ cgreen@st.lukes.org or 407-876-4991, ext. 239.
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