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Dear St. Luke’s Saints, We had another wonderful Sunday of worship this week. The Rev. LeeAnn Inman introduced herself to us in a thoughtful, sensitive, and hope-giving way. We asked her to preach at all five services, and even though she and her husband Tom were smack dab in the middle of making their house a home following their move from Jacksonville, she made time for us to hear God’s word from the perspective of one who knows all-too-well the challenges of packing and unpacking. I cannot begin to tell you how delighted I am that LeeAnn has joined our Vision Leadership team. Speaking of packing, Kim and I are throwing a few things into a bag as we head for our annual week at Sanibel Island. We have been vacationing there this week in July for more than 20 years. The small interval ownership resort has pretty much had the same families in residence for both decades, and we all have seen our children go from toddlers to teens, and from college kids to mature adults. A third generation of Sanibel Cottages kids has begun to arrive, as we who not too long ago were parents are now becoming grandparents. (Not us, yet. No hidden message here!) The beach is my place of renewal, and after our own recent move to a home we have owned in MetroWest since 1993, Kim and I are in need of nothing but wind, waves, and some good books. This coming Sunday, Jenn and Beth will be unpacking self-doubt and packing patience. I hope if your plans keep you in Central Florida this weekend that you will be here to hear how they do that. With faith, hope, and love, William S. Barnes |
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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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Small Groups
Support Groups
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NexGen
Positions Available
Sunday, July 15
Sermon Series: "Summer at St. Luke's: Preparing for the Trip of Your Life"
Sermon: "What to Pack: Patience - What to Unpack: Self-Doubt" – Psalm 103
Traditional Worship: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Beth Farabee-Puckett preaching in the Sanctuary
Contemporary Worship: 9:30 & 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 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.
Contribution Statements Mail July 16
Contribution statements for the first half of 2007 will be sent out the week of July 16. You will receive your statement via email if we have your email address on file, otherwise you will receive it by mail. Please add contributions@st.lukes.org to your email address book.
Summer Reading in St. Luke’s Library!
Looking for something for the kids this summer? Check out our display of books from Orange County Schools’ summer reading program. Find well loved Disney movies and new DVDs such as the “Hermie and Friends” series by Max Lucado and “The Story of the Selfish Giant.” Enjoy adult fiction by well known authors, or try “Faithfully Parenting Teens” or “A Christian Parenting Guide.” The library is in Building A across from Fellowship Hall and is open whenever the church campus is open. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 284 for help finding library material. Happy reading!
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Seeker Groups Get Your Feet Wet
Soul House Study 11:00 am Sundays
Couples 20s to 40s! Join Soul House Sundays at 11:00 a.m. for a fun new study about male - female relationships Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti by Pam and Bill Farrell. All are welcome. Please 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.
Exploring the Way Begins Wed., July 18
Take a spiritual mini retreat this summer. Dr. David Stephens will lead a 6 week Companions study Exploring the Way beginning Wed., July 18 to Aug. 22, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Room 208/210, Building C. To preregister and pick up book call Jeanne Gall, 407-876-4991, ext 233.
Explorer Groups Wade in Deeper
Summer Koinonia 9:30 am Sundays
Join the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Summer Koinonia class today for the study, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Room 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 through July 22. Meet in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. Please contact Scott & Joan Ziegler, 407-876-2445, sjziegler@cfl.rr.com for more information. For 11:00 a.m. contact Cindy Barron, 407-855-4336.
New Rebuilders Class Starts Aug. 2
A new Rebuilders Class will begin Thurs., Aug. 2 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Room 201/203, Building C. Susana Garcia will be the facilitator. Childcare is available by registering online at www.st.lukes.org one week in advance. To register for class call Jeanne (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. 205/207, Bldg. C. Call 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.
Shepherd’s Hope Training Wed., July 11
Shepherd’s Hope needs medical and non-medical people to work at its health centers. Orientation will be Wed., July 11 at Florida Seventh Day Adventist Church starting at 6:00 p.m. Contact the Shepherd’s Hope office for details at 407-876-6699, ext. 3 or operations@shepherdshope.org.
Salvation Army Birthday Party Helpers
We need servant ministers on the third Sunday of each month at 4:00 p.m. to help with the monthly birthday party for children living at the Salvation Army Shelter. This is a great activity for a small group or families. If you would like to donate a cake or a gift or if you can host a party please contact Christine Henson 407-340-7566 or cehenson@cfl.rr.com.
W.O. Daily Bread Servers July 17-19
Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation! West Orange Daily Bread needs people to make salads and serve the noon meals on Tues., July 17, Wed., July 18 and Thurs., July 19. Please meet at the Christian Service Center in Ocoee at 10:00 a.m. Finish by 1:00 p.m. We need you to help feed the homeless and hungry in our West Orange Community! Please sign up at the Mission table Building C or call Joanie Mills at 407-292-5861.
Summer Camp Servant Ministers
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. and Wed. mornings. Contact Marshall at 407-876-4991, ext. 301 to help.
Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Coaches
Player registration for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is just around the corner (August 1) and we need to know first who is going to coach these young athlete disciples. You want your children to play and we want to be sure we have a team for them to play on. The best way to ensure this is for you to coach their team/squad. Upward training is very detailed, organized, and easy to understand. Novices are welcome and encouraged! No experience is necessary. The 2007-08 season outline is on the website at www.st.lukes.org. Call the Upward Hotline at 407-876-4991, ext. 312 or email upward@st.lukes.org today!
Launch of New Non-Profit!
Through the ministry of the Belfast Team, the Friends of Forthspring non-profit organization has been formed. This non-profit will focus on raising awareness of the work done by Forthspring intercommunity group housed in Springfield Road Methodist Church, as well as raising funds to keep their peace and reconciliation programs up and running through charitable donations. If you are interested in serving on a volunteer board of directors for this new organization please contact Wendy Lamoreaux at wlamoreaux@mail.barry.edu or call 407-766-4222. No experience on the Belfast Team is necessary, just a heart for peace building!
Join the St. Luke’s Gardening Team
Help grow a new team to assist with projects around the campus and improve St. Luke’s curb appeal. Email Joanie Mills at jmills17@cfl.rr.com.
Wanted: Data Entry Help 3-4 Hours
Can you help enter data for NexGen Ministries on a flexible schedule of 3 to 4 hours a week? Contact Kat Connolly at Kconnolly@st.lukes.org or call 407-876-4991, ext. 258 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.
Data Entry Help Needed
Servant minister needed Monday mornings to help enter attendance or Wednesdays to update computer database. Computer experience needed. For details, contact Linda Shankle at 407-876-4991 ext. 222 or e-mail to lshankle@st.lukes.org.
Donate to Families in Need
To make a financial donation or donate gift cards to assist families in need in our community contact Dede Duncan at 407-876-4991, ext. 296.
Donation Center in Fellowship Hall
The donation center in Fellowship Hall is only for collecting canned goods and non-perishable food or toiletries as well as storage for other ministries. We regret that St. Luke’s can not accept crafts, clothing or toys. For a list of charities to take donations to please contact Dede Duncan at 407-876-4991, ext. 296 or dduncan@st.lukes.org
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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 information about St. Luke’s sports and exercise groups.
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.
Frugal Flicks 6:30 pm, Tuesday Nights
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).
Singles Thurs. Night Together July 12
St. Luke’s Singles will meet at 7:00 p.m., Thurs., July 12 at TooJay’s Gourmet Deli, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. All singles are welcome! Call Mary Monteleone for information (321-663-8876).
Singles Lunch 12:30 pm, Sun., July 15
The 40+ Singles will gather for lunch next Sun., July 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the Dragon Court Chinese-American Buffet on Apopka-Vineland Road. No need to RSVP. See you there!
Circle of Friends Meets Thurs., July 19
Circle of Friends women’s group will meet at Carol Kelley’s home on Thurs., July 19 at 7:00 p.m. Please call 407-295-7760 for details.
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Grief Support Group Tuesdays
Grief Support Group: Tuesdays, July 10-August 14, 6:16 - 7:30 p.m., Room 212, Bldg. B, led by Carol Campbell Norris. Call Community Counseling Center, 407-876-4991 ext. 250 for details.
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.
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Counseling Help is Available!
Please call the Community Counseling Center at 407-876-4991, ext. 250 Monday through Friday for counseling assistance or to make 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 qualifying low income on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in Room A-102 (please wait in hallway seating), in Building A. First come-first served. You do not need to be a St. Luke’s member to receive assistance; all are welcome 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 for High School & Middle School Students
High School students join us in The Attic for Summer Telos this Wed., July 11, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This is a great time for fellowship and worship!
Middle School students pack your bags for a little overnight adventure at the STATIC LOCK-IN this Fri., July 13 to Sat., July 14 starting at 9:00 p.m. Check the website for all the details AND BRING A FRIEND!
Please 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.
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 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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