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Howdy Pardners – God is Real... Wahoo!! This is our tag line for the children who are participating in Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School. Our kids are learning about the very real love and grace of the God we worship and serve. Vacation Bible School is not just a wonderful teaching tool for our children, it’s is also an amazing opportunity to reach our community with the love of God and help a family find a church they can call home. This week there are well over 100 children in attendance who do not claim a home church. This is our chance to help some of our neighbors see who we are and find a place of hospitality and welcome. To end our week together, we are having a fantastic VBS Celebration Service this Sunday during the 9:30 contemporary service in the gym. The children will help lead music, participate in skits, and the congregation will participate in a very special prayer time. This worship service will be a great chance for families to come and see what St. Luke’s is all about and a great chance for you, our members, to welcome them with open arms. During the morning traditional services and the 5:30 contemporary service (which will be held in the sanctuary), we will continue with our Summer Theme: Preparing for the Trip of your Life. This week as we unpack loneliness, we will participate in a special healing service as we seek to become people who pack gentleness for others during the journey of life. What a great Sunday – something for everyone. See you there at the place where there are signs everywhere that God is Definitely Real…Wahooo!! Grace and Peace – |
Listed below you’ll find opportunities available for the rest of this week in the following categories:
Upcoming Worship
Did You Know?
Spiritual Growth Groups
Service Opportunities
Small Groups
Support Groups
We Can Help
NexGen
Positions Available
Sunday, June 24
Sermon Series: "Summer at St. Luke's: Preparing for the Trip of Your Life"
Sermon: "What to Pack: Gentleness - What to Unpack: Loneliness " – Psalm 40
Traditional Worship & Healing Service: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. Dr William S. Barnes preaching in the Sanctuary
VBS Celebration: 9:30 The Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams preaching in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium
Healing Service in the Sanctuary 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams preaching in the Sanctuary
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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 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.
AARP Safe Driving Course June 25 & 26
Take the AARP Safe Driving Course offered at St. Luke’s on Monday, June 25, and Tuesday, June 26, in Building C Room 208-210 at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for those age 50 and over. The cost is $10. Bring a sack lunch. You must attend both days! To make a reservation, call Carol at 407-876-4991 ext 262.
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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.
Exploring the Way Begins Wed., July 18
Take a spiritual mini retreat this summer – see your world anew and be transformed. Dr. David Stephens will lead a 6 week Companions study “Exploring the Way” starting Wed., July 18 to Aug. 22, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. To preregister and pick up book call Jeanne Gall, 407-876-4991, ext 233.
Explorer Groups Wade in Deeper
Summer Koinonia 9:30 a.m. Sundays
Join the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Summer Koinonia class as they begin a new study, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Room A-113, Building A.
Three Connections Studies Sundays
Join Connections Sundays at 9:30, 11:00 a.m., or 6:45 p.m. for The Way of Prayer: Companions in Christ, 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.
Summer Camp Servant Ministers Needed
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 swimming chaperones at Turkey Lake Park Tues. or Wed. mornings through Aug. 1, recreation helpers at the St. Luke’s gym Fri. afternoons, and art teachers and assistants Tues. & Wed. mornings. Contact Marshall at 407-876-4991, ext. 301 to help.
Shepherd’s Hope Servant Ministers
Shepherd’s Hope needs medical and non-medical people to work at it’s health centers. Orientation will be Tues., June 19 at Florida 7th Day Adventist Church starting at 6:00 p.m. Contact the Shepherd’s Hope office for more details at 407-876-6699, ext. 3 or operations@shepherdshope.org.
Resource Advocates for Families in Need Wanted. Meeting on June 20
A new networking system between churches and social services has been created and people willing to connect resources to families in crisis are needed. If you would like to be a Resource Advocate for people needing assistance with housing, children’s resources, and emotional care, please contact Lynette at 407-876-4991, ext. 230 or come to a meeting at 1:30 p.m., Wed., June 20 in Bldg. C. Hours are flexible and during the week.
Habitat Family Work Day Sat., June 23
Bring the whole family to a Habitat for Humanity work day. Wear work clothes and help lay sod around the yard of our sixth Habitat House for the Mitchell Family. All ages are welcome to “kick a little dirt around” starting at 8:00 a.m., Sat., June 23. Join us for Dedication Day at 2:00 p.m., Sun., June 24. Find directions and details at www.st.lukes.org or the Deploy table in Bldg. C.
Singles Service Project Sat., June 23
Please join other singles at 8:30 a.m. on Sat., June 23 in Fellowship Hall to help prepare the S.H.A.R.E. food packages for distribution.
Join the St. Luke’s Gardening Team
Help grow a brand new team to assist with projects around the campus and St. Luke’s curb appeal. Contact Joanie Mills at jmills17@cfl.rr.com.
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.
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! 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: Thurs., 7:15 p.m. Michael Higgins, 407-277-5002. Please call Carol Crowley at 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 are supplied. Bazaar proceeds support missions and charities. Bring your old jewelry donations to the church office to be made into crafts. Create mosaics 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.” Contact Pam Thomas at 321-297-7319 or email her at ontheporch@aol.com.
Intimate Relationships Series in June
Intimate Relationships: The On-Going Challenge will meet Mondays on June 18 and 25, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Room 201, Bldg C. 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 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).
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 will host the Interfaith Hospitality Network from July 29 to August 5 and we need to fill 50 volunteer positions. Come to one of two orientations on Wed., 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 more details.
Circle of Friends Mtg. Thurs., June 21
Circle of Friends will meet at 7:00 p.m., Thurs., June 21 at Helen Liddle’s home. All women are welcome. Call Anita Vrionides at 407-351-2776 for information.
Singles Thurs. Night Together June 21
St. Luke’s Singles will meet June 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Rm. 200, Bldg. C for Domino’s with Dominoes (pizza & game night). For more information and directions please call Mary at 321-663-8876.
S.H.A.R.E. Food Pick Up Sat., June 23
Pick up SHARE packages Sat., June 23 in Fellowship Hall. Stretch your grocery budget with reduced cost food. All are eligible. To order July packages sign up at the SHARE table, Bldg. C June 24 & July 1. Dave Risher, 407-765-1607.
Faith Circle Lunch Mon., June 25
Faith Circle women’s group will meet at the Village Inn on Westwood Blvd. for lunch on Mon., June 25 at 12:30 p.m. Husbands and friends are welcome. Call Helen Deckert at 407-239-1265 for more information.
Wednesday Night Dinners Resume in August
Wednesday Night Dinners have discontinued for the summer. They will resume in August.
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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. 201, Bldg. B. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 250 for details.
Chronic Illness/Cancer Support Group
The Chronic Illness/Cancer Support group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Mon., June 25 in Room 115 in Building A. Chaplain George Genes from Dr. Phillips Hospital will present the program: “How Love Heals.”
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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.
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 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.
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Kingdom Camp Position Available
Counselors (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.
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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