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Dear St. Lukers, One of my favorite things to do over the summer when I was in elementary and middle school was to spend a week at our United Methodist camp in Leesburg, FL. If any of you have ever been there you know what a great place it is. Air conditioned cabins, private bathrooms, two, large air conditioned dining halls. There are many students from our NexGen ministry here at St. Luke’s that attend camp and several have gone on to serve there as counselors. Now you know you’re getting older when you start telling “back in my day” stories, but when I was a camper at “Camp Leesburg” as we liked to call it, the accommodations were not quite so plush. The cabins were small, un-air conditioned cinderblock buildings with metal bunk beds. The shower houses were anything but private and shower curtains acted as the bathroom doors. We ate family style in the dining hall and shouted over the huge fans mounted on the walls to keep the hot, Florida summer air moving. And you know what? I loved it! Now don’t get me wrong, given the choice today I would definitely not want to go back to these spartan conditions, but at the time I didn’t know any different and when the week was over I was never ready to go home. One of my favorite times of the day at camp was in the morning when we got together for singing. I remember a lot of those old songs and one of them went like this: The fruit of the Spirit’s not bananas. The fruit of the Spirit’s not bananas. If you wanna be a banana you might as well hear it. You can’t be the fruit of the Spirit cause the fruit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control! Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control! We would sing this song over and over again substituting different fruits for each new chorus and it became a game to see who could shout out the most exotic one. As crazy as we usually got was kiwi or kumquat. :-) This Sunday we will be beginning a new sermon series, “Summer at St. Luke’s: Preparing for the Trip of Your Life.” During the month of June we’ll be talking about the fruits of the Spirit as must-have items on your packing list as you set out on the journey of everyday life. Last Sunday in worship we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit to some of the earliest believers on Pentecost. These men and women were able to do amazing things and helped the church to take flight. How can our lives as believers today demonstrate the presence of the Holy Spirit?... by bearing its fruit. Not watermelon, apples or oranges, but love, joy, peace and much more. I look forward to seeing you in worship as we claim who we are called to be as disciples of Jesus Christ by living it out loud in the world- with or without air-conditioning! Blessings, |
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Sunday, June 3 - Holy Communion
Sermon Series: "Summer at St. Luke's: Preparing for the Trip of Your Life"
Sermon: "What to Pack: Love, Joy, Peace" – Psalm 98
Traditional: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Beth Farabee-Puckett preaching in the Sanctuary
Contemporary: 9:30 and 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Gary Shockley 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.
Be The First To Read Pastor Gary’s Book
Pastor Gary's book, The Meandering Way-Leading by Following the Spirit, is hot off the press and ready for sale! Since Gary is preaching in the
contemporary services this Sunday, June 3rd he will be available to sell and
sign copies of the book after the 9:30 and 5:30 services on Sunday in the
Rotunda area. The cost of the book is $17.00 and checks must be made payable to St. Luke's UM Church. All of Gary's net profits from the sale of his book will support St. Luke's Body Building program and Forthspring Ministry in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
First Saturday Singles Dance June 2
Everyone is invited to a dance with the St. Luke’s Singles Sat., June 2, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the Gym, Building C. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. $8.00 per person includes soft drinks and refreshments.
Next HopeSpring Church Sun., June 17
HopeSpring Church, St. Luke’s daughter congregation, will hold its next service at 10:00 a.m., Father’s Day, June 17 at Thornebrooke Elementary School in Ocoee. Visit us at www.hopespringfl.org or call the office at 407-876-4991 ext. 309.
Send a Free E-Card!
St. Luke’s offers free e-cards you can send to your family and friends for a variety of occasions including birthday, thank you, sympathy and more. Available at www.st.lukes.org.
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Seeker Groups Get Your Feet Wet
Soul House Study 11:00 AM Sundays
Couples 20s to 40s! Come to the Soul House study Invitation to the Old Testament Sundays. 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.
Young Moms Bible Study Thursday
Join the Young Moms Bible Study for 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.
3 Months with John/3 Meses con Juan
A summer bilingual Bible study begins Thurs., June 7 at 7:00 p.m., Room B-206, Building B and includes music, prayers and yummy Latino snacks. For more information contact Victoria Elizondo, 407-876-8667 or Carla Bitterling, 407-929-4661.
El estudio dará comienzo el 7 de Junio a las 7 p.m., cuarto de reunion 206, edificio B. Además del estudio tendremos música, oraciones y buena comida latina. Para más información pueden comunicarse con Victoria Elizondo. 407-876-8667 o Carla Bitterling. 407-929-4661.
Exploring the Way Begins Wed., July 11
Take a spiritual mini retreat this summer – fly with the wind of God’s grace, see your world anew and be transformed. Dr. David Stephens will lead a 6 week Companions study entitled “Exploring the Way” starting Wed., July 11 to Aug. 15, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. To register or for questions call Jeanne Gall at 407-876-4991, ext 233.
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 today in the Special Events Dining Rm., Bldg. C. Contact Scott and Joan Ziegler, 407-876-2445, sjziegler@cfl.rr.com.
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 Brian Fultz (407-248-8555).
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 the Women’s Wednesday Bible Study facilitated by Joyce Clegg at 9:30 a.m., “If God Has a Refrigerator, Your Picture Is on It.” Rm. C-210, Bldg. C. 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.
Work Saturdays for Oakland Habitat
St. Luke’s is working on its 6th 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.
Shepherd’s Calling Team May 30, 31
Just 10! Consider joining the Shepherd’s Calling Team to make just 10 calls on either Wed., May 30 or Thurs., May 31, 6:30 - 8:00. Refreshments! Call Joline at 407-876-4991, ext 264 to sign up.
Hunger Ministry Planning Mtg May 31
Are you handy in the kitchen? Do you enjoy eating a good home cooked meal? Then join us “around the table” as we discuss the growth of the hunger ministry/Coalition for the Homeless. Come to a planning meeting, Thurs., May 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Office Conference Room Building C. Contact Dede Duncan at 407-876-4991, ext. 296 or email dduncan@st.lukes.org with questions.
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.
What Skill Can You Share?
What skill do you have that you’d like the chance to use for God and St. Luke’s if the opportunity arose? Let LATTE help you serve in a new way. Call Joline at 407-876-4991, ext. 264 or e-mail jkrolicki@st.lukes.org for more information.
Do You Need Help Before a Hurricane?
Do you need help to get your house ready for a hurricane or have other needs? If so please contact Dede Duncan 407-876-4991, ext. 296 or dduncan@st.lukes.org to be put on a list for help.
Pick Up Food for Daily Bread in Ocoee
Can you spare a few hours in the evening once a month? We need your help to pick 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.
Mission Trip Team Members Needed
A small scouting team of five people are needed for an International Mission trip to Duverge, Dominican Republic Oct. 13 to 19 to make up a team to assess construction needs, start a child sponsorship program, and teach Sunday School for the week. Speaking Spanish is helpful. Plans are underway for a Spring 2008 trip with a larger team too! Contact Carolyn Green, 407-876-4991 ext. 239 or cgreen@st.lukes.org for details.
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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 are planned. Give us your input for location and start dates. To sign up contact Tom Puckett at tspjflorida@hotmail.com
Sign Up for Sports & Exercise
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. Call Carol, 407-876-4991, ext. 262 for more on sports and exercise programs at St. Luke’s.
St. Luke’s UMW Craft Groups
Come Mondays at 7:00 p.m./Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. to the Fellowship Hall and learn how to make items for the yearly UMW bazaar. Materials supplied. Bazaar proceeds support missions and charities. Mosaics meets Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Canning: 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays in the Bldg. C Kitchen. Donate clean or new canning jars at the church office “Attn: Pam.” Call Pam at 321-297-7319 or ontheporch@aol.com.
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!
Singles Thurs. Night Together May 31
St. Luke’s Singles meet at 7:00 p.m., Thurs., May 31 in Room 200/202, Bldg. C for a “Fish Bowl” program. Call the Singles Office at 407-876-4991 ext. 236 for more information.
Intimate Relationships Series in June
Intimate Relationships: The On-Going Challenge Mondays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Bldg C-201. This educational series will identify challenging areas of a relationship. Dr Joanne MacPherson, Director of the Counseling Center, will teach about aspects of relationships and offer coaching for people on their relationship goals. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 250, to reserve a space.
Seniors’ Lunch 12:30 PM, Sun., June 3
All St. Luke’s seniors are invited to lunch at Smokey Bones, 8016 Golden Sky Lane (Florida Mall) at 12:30 p.m. Call Dorothy Jefts at 407-351-2577 for reservations no later than Fri., June 1.
Who’s Been Sleeping at St. Luke’s?
Come find out how St. Luke’s has been helping families who are in need of a place to live until they can find affordable housing. Come to an Interfaith Hospitality Network Open House Sun., June 10, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in Room C208-210, Building C. Drop in or contact Melinda Lis at 407-513-4726 for details.
Seniors’ Lunch/Meeting Fri., June 15
All seniors at St. Luke’s are invited to meet Fri., June 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Rotunda, Building C, for socializing, business, and lunch at noon. Call Mary Ellen Hanson, 407-299-0075 or Jeanne Trowell, 407-354-3729 to RSVP before June 11.
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Harbor House Women’s Support Grp.
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 Thurs.
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 Fri.
Overeaters Anonymous, a free drop-in support group based on a twelve step group meets Fridays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., upstairs in Rm. B-201, Bldg. B. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 250 for details.
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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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Confirmation Registration Has Begun
All students entering 7th – 12th grade in the 2007 school year are invited to join this exciting time of faith growth. Call Kat Connolly at 407-876-4991 ext. 258 for details or visit our website.
New NexGen Summer Schedule
Check the website for new summer opportunities and exciting events for all students.
NexGen Servant Minister Opportunities
NexGen has many exciting ways you can join our team! We are seeking servant ministers to assist with data entry, small group leaders for our Confirmation Journey, and we are currently putting together our 2007 Pumpkin Patch Team. Call Kat Connolly at 407-876-4991 ext. 258.
Visit NexGen Ministries at www.theatticonline.org or call 407-876-4991, ext. 258.
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Part-Time Childcare Providers
Part-time childcare providers wanted 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.
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.
Part-Time CDC Care Givers Positions
The Child Development Center has part-time positions available in the Parent’s Day Out program. A Monday - Wednesday caregiver is needed in our nursery from 8:45 - 2:15 p.m. Children’s ages range from 9 to 17 months. A caregiver is also needed to work with our toddler/two year olds. We operate on the Orange County Public Schools calendar. To apply or for more details, call Debbie Shellhorn at 407-876-1155.
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