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Hello Dear Friends, The outpouring of God’s love into the world is analogous to a water wheel that turns the grinders in an old fashioned village mill house. This was the place where community members came to turn their crops of wheat and corn into flour and mill, to make bread for the winter. A water wheel is a true collaboration between Mother nature and human ingenuity. You can still find one along a beautiful, wooded mountain stream, at a place where rocks and cliffs provide a swift and powerful down flow of clear, clean water. A waterfall is very often just such a place. The circle of Christian love and kindness is like a waterwheel. God provides the power and the flow, we provide the mechanics – we are the receptacles that turn on the wheel. If you are willing to pour yourself out, God is always there to fill you up again. And in the giving and receiving of this ever turning – ever flowing exchange, great energy is born for kindness, and tremendous blessings are generated. Have you ever sat in the shade of a wooded stream and listened and watched as the water wheel turned? It sounded something like this: Sing the song of the water wheel Turning and churning, clickedy clack Filled at the top – poured out below God’s lovely face. You are a good person, and through you God’s goodness flows – you can be kind, because you know what it means to receive kindness. Keep the wheel turning – sing the song of the water wheel – it is the song of grace – flowing through our lives and into the world. Hope you can join us in worship this Sunday, Father’s Day, as we explore the precious gift of kindness. Happy Father’s Day to all, David PS God Loves you! |
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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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Service Opportunities
Small Groups
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NexGen
Positions Available
Sunday, June 17
Sermon Series: "Summer at St. Luke's: Preparing for the Trip of Your Life"
Sermon: "What to Pack: Kindness - What to Unpack: Pettiness" – Psalm 15
Traditional: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams 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.
Blood Drive 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sunday
The Central Florida Bloodmobile will be in the back parking lot Sunday, June 17th from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please give the gift of blood next Sunday!
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 Father’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 Father’s Day, 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 a.m. 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. Stop by for coffee, snacks & social time at 10:30 a.m. Call Amanda Knight, 407-748-7993 or Frank Lavra, 407-580-6863 for more information.
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.
Explorer Groups Wade in Deeper
Summer Koinonia 9:30 a.m. Sundays
Join the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Summer Koinonia class today as they begin a new study, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Room A-113, Building A.
Three Connections Studies Sundays
Join Connections at 9:30, 11:00 a.m., or 6:45 p.m. for The Way of Prayer: Companions in Christ today, Special Events Dining Rm. Scott & Joan Ziegler, 407-876-2445, sjziegler@cfl.rr.com.
Men’s Study Group Wed., 7:00 p.m.
Walking with Christ, a Bible study for men meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Rm. Bldg. C. Drop-ins are welcome. Call Brian Fultz, 407-248-8555 for more information.
Disciple Groups Immerse Your Spirit
New Directions Class 9:30 a.m. 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 a.m.
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.
Ebenezer Summer Camp Servant Ministers Needed This Summer
St. Luke’s is partnering with our sister UMC in the Holden Heights community this summer for a 6-week day camp ministry. We need Vacation Bible School teachers and assistants in the afternoon the week of June 11 - 15 at Ebenezer, swimming chaperones at Turkey Lake Park Tues. or Wed. mornings through August 1, recreation helpers at the St. Luke’s gym Friday afternoons, and art teachers and assistants on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Contact Marshall at 407-876-4991, ext. 301 with questions or to help.
Cooks & Servers Needed Downtown
Coalition for the Homeless cooks and serves the evening meal for over 300 families Sat., June 16. Cooks meet at 12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall and servers meet at 5:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. No cooking experience is needed. This is a wonderful community service for high schoolers. Please sign up at the Missions table in Building C or call Dede Duncan 407-876-4991, ext. 296.
Cooks & Servers Needed in Ocoee
West Orange Daily Bread needs people to make salads and serve the noon meals on Tues., June 19, Wed., June 20 and Thurs., June 21. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Christian Service Center in Ocoee, finish by 1:00 p.m. We need you to help feed the homeless and hungry in our West Orange Community! Sign up at the Mission table Building C or call Joanie Mills at 407-292-5861.
Join the St. Luke’s Gardening Team
Assist with projects around the campus all year long. Increase St. Luke’s curb appeal. Help grow a brand new team. You can dig in the dirt, play in the mud, plant the seeds and frolic in the mulch. Contact Joanie Mills at jmills17@cfl.rr.com.
Donate Old Jewelry for Craft Groups
UMW needs your old jewelry to make crafts for the Bazaar in November. Bring jewelry donations to the church office any time. Contact Pam Thomas at 321-297-7319 or ontheporch@aol.com.
Servant Ministers for Legal Ministry
Advocates of Grace Legal Ministry is in need of servant ministers. Lawyers and office helpers are needed. The ministry meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays in Rm. A-102. For details or to sign up contact Dede Duncan at dduncan @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.
Do You Need Help Before a Hurricane?
If you need help to get your house ready for a hurricane or have other needs contact Dede Duncan 407-876-4991, ext. 296 or email to dduncan@st.lukes.org to be put on a list for help.
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 helps. 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.
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.
Wanted: Garde Manger, Chefs, Etc.
Demonstrate your culinary talents for an hour with our Kingdom Campers July 16-20 & July 23-27. Call Liz Kublalsingh, 407-876-4991, ext. 266.
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Sign Up for Sports & Exercise
All are welcome to join a Yoga class in The Attic, Bldg. C Wednesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. $3.00 a class. Bring a mat and join the fun! Come to a 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. Please 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.
Intimate Relationships Series in June
Intimate Relationships: The On-Going Challenge will meet Mondays on June 11, 18 and 25, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in 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. Please call 407-876-4991, ext. 250, to reserve a space or for details.
Frugal Flicks 6:30 a.m., 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).
Wednesday Night Dinners Resume in August
Wednesday Night Dinners have discontinued for the summer. They will resume in August.
Singles Thurs. Night Together June 14
St. Luke’s Singles will meet at Paneras on Sand Lake Rd. at 7:00 p.m., Thurs., June 14. For information and directions call Mary at 321-663-8876.
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.
Singles Lunch 12:30 p.m. June 17
The 40+ Singles meet for lunch Sun., June 17 at 12:30 p.m. at the Dragon Court Chinese-American Buffet on Apopka-Vineland Rd. No RSVP.
Who’s Been Sleeping at St. Luke’s?
Find out how St. Luke’s has been helping families needing a place to live until they can find affordable housing. St. Luke’s hosts the Interfaith Hospitality Network July 29 to August 5 and we need to fill 50 volunteer positions. Come to one of two orientations on Wednesday, June 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m. or Sun., June 24, 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. in Room C-208/210. Drop in or contact Melinda Lis at 407-513-4726 for details.
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Harbor House Women’s Support Group
A support group for women dealing with abusive relationships meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., in Room B-214, Bldg. B. (no childcare available). Call 407-876-4991, ext. 250 for more information.
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 Friday
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
High School – TELOS, Wed., June 20 - Meet June 20 at 7:00 p.m. in The Attic, Bldg. C.
Middle School – Static, Sat., June 23 - Movie Night! 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. in The Attic.
Check the website for new summer opportunities and exciting events for all students.
NexGen Servant Minister Adult Opportunities
NexGen has many exciting ways you can join our team! We are seeking adults to help enter data or serve as group leaders for our Confirmation Journey, plus 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.
Visit NexGen Ministries at www.theatticonline.org or call 407-876-4991, ext. 258.
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Kingdom Camp Position Available
Counselor (age 16+) and/or Adult Lead person needed to assist golf coordinator. This is a paid position that serves by guiding youngsters in proper technique, safety, and etiquette, and to help monitor children during snack times. Part time position, mornings 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. for 2 weeks in July (16-20 and 23-27), must be fully available both weeks. Call Patrick at 407-876-4991, ext. 251 or email pmanney@st.lukes.org.
Part-Time Opening for HopeSpring Nursery Child Care Providers
Adult child care providers needed for HopeSpring children during church services 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Bring your children with you. HopeSpring meets at the Thornebrooke School between Hempel and Maguire Rd. HopeSpring meets once a month in summer and weekly starting in Sept. Email a resume to Tweed Swenson, HR Director, at tswenson@st.lukes.org, apply at the church reception desk, or mail a resume to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church HR Director, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32819.
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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