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Dear St. Luke’s Saints: I don’t recall now when I started to do it, but one summer years ago I decided to dedicate a Sunday to answering questions from the congregation at each worship service. It became known as “Ask Bill Anything” Sunday. And ask you did! Over the years you have asked tough theological questions about divorce, forgiveness, suicide, sexual orientation, capital punishment, abortion, and hundreds of other things. You have asked about St. Luke’s ministries and vision, plans for the future, and decisions of the day. And you have asked personal questions like how I knew I was called into the ministry, how I met my wife, Kim, and whether I wear boxers or briefs! (Unlike Bill Clinton years ago, I refused to answer that one!) One year I made the well-intentioned, but misguided promise to answer all the questions I didn’t have time for in worship via e-mail. I spent THE REST OF THE SUMMER writing responses nearly every night! The next year I wised up and said that I would be glad to answer any question IN PERSON. Well, it’s that time again, only the difference is that this year Jenn Stiles Williams is going to join me for “Ask Bill and Jenn Anything” this coming Sunday at all services. My guess is that we will have a bit of dialogue between us as we make our way through your written questions. How it works is this: you will write your question on a piece of paper provided, ushers will collect them and bring them to us while we sing some hymns, and then we will do our best to answer what we can. Some of the questions you may be asking will require more time than we can give in a 20 minute opportunity. For instance, the question, “Why aren’t dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible?” would require quite a bit of information about Biblical tradition, the interface of science and religion, and the extent to which a book of faith informs our ongoing exploration of the mysteries of the world. We could spend the whole time just trying to get close to an answer for that one. For that reason Jenn and I will be choosing questions that we can fairly adequately give a response to in the time we have. So come and be with us for an informal time of sharing. And by the way, this is a traditional way of teaching in the rabbinic style. Check out Jesus’ teaching in the Gospels. You will find that in the majority of cases what he says comes as a result of a question posed to him. Now remember, however, that this is “Ask BILL AND JENN Anything!” We don’t claim to have the insight of Jesus; we just claim to have his love. See you Sunday, Bill |
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Small Groups
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Positions Available
Sunday, August 12
Sermon: "Ask Bill and Jenn Anything" – Proverbs 2:1-11
Worship: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Dr. William S. Barnes and Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams preaching in the Sanctuary
For the month of August, all worship services will be held 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.
Visit the Welcome/Information Stations!
Come visit the new Service Stations (information booths) at the north and south entrances in Building C where information, handouts, and directions are available. These centers replace the information table on the patio. First time visitors please pick up a welcome bag! If you are a church family member, please help us welcome everyone to St. Luke’s with God’s love, hope and healing.
Relevant Life, A Young Adult Ministry
Young adults are invited to attend the 5:30 worship service in the gym together and meet after the service at 6:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month for a Bible Study. Visit the Relevant Life website at www.therelevantlife.org.
St. Luke’s Resource Directory Is Here!
Please pick up your complimentary St. Luke’s Resource Directory at either of the Welcome Stations in Building C. One per family please.
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.
Check Your Home Email for Contribution Statements
Contribution statements for the first half of 2007 were emailed recently. Please look for an email from contributions@st.lukes.org. If you would like to receive offering envelopes or quarterly statements of your donations for tax purposes by mail or email please call Donna Brisbin, 407-876-4991, ext. 227.
Donate a Backpack to a Needy Child
Donate a backpack and/or supplies to a needy elementary or middle school child through Orange County School social workers. Pick up a backpack tag in the church office, Narthex or Welcome Hall, Bldg. C or see the supplies list at www.st.luke.org. through Thurs., August 16.
Summer Reading in St. Luke’s Library!
Check out our display of books from the summer reading program. Find favorite movies and enjoy adult fiction, too. 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.
Next HopeSpring Worship August 12
St. Luke’s daughter congregation, HopeSpring Church, will hold its last worship service on a monthly schedule at 10:00 a.m. on Sun., August 12 at Thornebrooke Elementary School in Ocoee. Starting Sun., Sept. 9, HopeSpring will begin weekly services at 10:00 a.m. at the brand new Bridgewater Middle School in Winter Garden. Please visit www.hopespringfl.org or call 407-876-4991 ext. 309 for more information.
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Seeker Groups Get Your Feet Wet
Soul House 11:00 am Sundays
Couples 20s to 40s! Come to a fun study about relationships Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti. Meet at 11:00 a.m., Sundays in The Attic, Bldg. C. Stop at 10:30 a.m. for coffee, snacks & social time. 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 205, Building B. Please call Amanda Knight (407-748-7993) for details.
Exploring the Way Group Study Wed.
Dr. David Stephens leads Exploring the Way, a Companions study Wednesdays through Aug. 22, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. To register or pick up books call Jeanne, 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. Meet in Room 113 in Building A. Koinonia’s fall/winter/spring classes will start on Sept. 9. with the study Faith and Politics by John Danforth, a former Senator from Missouri and an Episcopal priest. Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Rm. A-112. Dave Walbridge is the facilitator.
Three Connections Studies Sundays
Join Connections at 9:30, 11:00 a.m., or 6:45 p.m. for Ripe Life. Meet in the Special Events Dining Room in Building C. 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.
Ambassadors Women’s Bible Study
The Ambassadors women’s group will begin a new study starting August 22 at 10:00 a.m. entitled Beth Moore – Daniel. Meet Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Room C-200, Bldg. C. Call Carolyn Dannen (407-876-8427) for information.
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 with Joyce Clegg at 9:30 a.m., If God Has a Refrigerator, Your Picture Is on It. Meet in Rm. 210, Bldg. C. Call Joyce Clegg (407-656-0964).
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Help Unload & Sort Backpacks Aug. 16
We need your help to sort, distribute and load backpacks on Thursday, August 16. Please meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary to help Orange County Social Workers who are picking up the backpacks for needy children. For more information please call Dede at 407-876-4991, ext. 296.
Tech & Non-Tech Servant Ministers
St. Luke’s is in need of technical and nontechnical volunteers for Sunday services and administrative needs. Please contact Dana Morgan at 407-876-4991, ext. 232.
Servant Ministers Needed
St. Luke’s Mission Essential areas are in need of high capacity servant ministers to assist with data input in several areas and librarian duties for our music ministry area. We are looking for detail oriented persons who enjoy computer work as well as having a passion for organization. Full training and dedicated workspace provided. Set your own hours and days. For details contact Kelly Smith at 407-876-4991, ext. 223 or ksmith@st.lukes.org.
Salvation Army Birthday Party Helpers
Help with the birthday party for children living at the Salvation Army Shelter at 4:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. To donate a cake or a gift or host a party contact Christine Henson 407-340-7566 or cehenson@cfl.rr.com.
Launch of New Non-Profit!
The Friends of Forthspring non-profit organization raisees awareness of the work done by Forthspring Intercommunity Group in Springfield Road Methodist Church, as well as raising funds to keep their peace and reconciliation programs running. To serve on a volunteer board of directors for this new organization contact Wendy Lamoreaux at wlamoreaux@mail.barry.edu or 407-766-4222.
Legal Ministry Assistance
Advocates of Grace Legal Ministry is in need of lawyers and office helpers as servant ministers. Meet Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room A-102. Contact Dede Duncan, dduncan@st.lukes.org.
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Upward Registration This Month!
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading- registration August 1-30, $100 per person, K-6 grade boys and girls, Kindergarten is co-ed, all others play separate. Registration forms found in brochure racks and at Service Stations on Sundays. Completed forms returned to reception office. Season details in brochure and on church website. We still need more coaches to accommodate all registrations! Additional information 407-876-4991, ext 312 or www.st.lukes.org, and follow the Upward quick link.
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. Co-ed Volleyball: Thurs., 7:15 p.m. Michael Higgins, 407-277-5002. Call Carol at 407-876-4991, ext. 262 to find out about the many 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 Fellowship Hall and learn how to make items for the yearly UMW bazaar. Materials are supplied. Bazaar proceeds support missions and charities. Create mosaics Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Canning: 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays in the Bldg. C kitchen. Contact Pam Thomas at ontheporch@aol.com or 321-297-7319.
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).
Singles Thurs. Night Together Aug. 9
St. Luke’s Singles will meet at 7:00 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 9 at Panera Bread, 7826 W. Sand Lake Rd. For details/directions call Mary (321-663-8876).
Rebuilding Class Meets Thursdays
The Rebuilding Class meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., Room 201, Bldg. C. Continue the journey of divorce recovery and build a strong sense of self esteem and life mission. To register call Jeanne Gall (407-876-4991 ext. 236).
Trailblazers Luncheon Sun., August 12
Join the Trailblazers (Singles 55+) for lunch Sun., August 12 at 12:30 p.m. at Stonewood Grill on Dr. Phillips Blvd. Barbara Luken (407-363-5635).
Circle of Friends Meeting August 16
The Circle of Friends women’s group will meet on Thurs. August 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Anita Vrionides. All women are welcome. Please call Anita Vrionides for details at 407-351-2776.
Seniors’ Lunch & Meeting August 17
All St. Luke’s seniors are invited Fri., Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. in the Rotunda, Bldg. C, for socializing, a short business meeting, and lunch at noon. Call Dave and Gail Walbridge, 407-875-0865 for reservations no later than Aug. 13. The program will be a presentation by the School of the Arts.
Dominican Republic Fall Mission Trip
A meeting will be held Sun., August 19 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. for anyone interested in the Dominican Republic Fall Mission Trip (Oct. 13 - Oct. 19). Find applications on the website under www.st.lukes.org/ministries/outreach; click on Dominican Republic. For more information please contact Carolyn Green (407-876-4991, ext. 239 or cgreen@st.lukes.org).
STEP for Preschoolers Class August 28
Sign up for a Systematic Training for Effective Parenting for Preschoolers workshop. See the large notice in this bulletin for more details.
Learn Spanish Starting Aug. 30
Interested in learning Spanish? Join a six week course Thursdays, starting Aug. 30, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with Sherri Shaffer. Classes will be help on the campus of St. Luke’s UMC. Contact Sherri if you are interested at 407-248-0852.
Dinner for Eight Bingo Night Sept. 7
Sign up for Dinner for Eight, an opportunity for you to share fun and fellowship at monthly potluck dinners in various church members’ homes (September through May). We will be kicking off this season with Bingo Night in the Fellowship Hall for all participants on Friday, September 7, at 7:00 p.m. Bring an appetizer or dessert and one white elephant gift per person (unwrapped). For more information and to sign up for monthly dinners and the kick-off party, go to www.st.lukes.org, click on small groups, and then go to Dinner for Eight or sign up on our flyers in Building C service stations or the church office. (For questions, call Joyce Sundar, Coordinator, 407-253-3993.)
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Grief Support Group Meets Tuesdays
Grief Support Group: Tuesdays through August 14, 6:16 - 7:30 p.m., Room 212, Bldg. B, led by Carol Campbell Norris. Call the Community Counseling Center, 407-876-4991 ext. 250 for details.
Harbor House Women’s Support Grp.
A support group for women dealing with abusive relationships meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 214, Bldg. B. (no childcare available). Please call 407-876-4991, ext. 250 for details.
Overeaters Anon. Body Image Group
Overeaters Anonymous Body Image, a free support group focused on body image issues, meets Tuesdays, 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 and 3rd Thurs., 6:30-8:00 p.m., Rm. C-205/207 with Anne Dumont. How to deal with feelings after losing someone to suicide. Separate meetings for adults and children. 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.
Breast Cancer Support Group Aug. 13
Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Mon., August 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Café on Sand Lake Rd. Join us for coffee and conversation and bring a book to share that has helped you along your breast cancer journey. For questions call Carol at 407-876-4991, ext. 262.
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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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NexGen Summer Schedule for High School and Middle School Students
Be sure to check the NexGen website at www.theatticonline.org for events and details.
Pumpkin Patch Team is Forming
If you are interested in being a part of this amazing fundraising event please call Kat Connolly at 407-876-4991, ext. 258. This is a great opportunity to earn money for students to use all year long on any NexGen Ministries event.
Confirmation Small Group Leaders
Interested in encouraging students for this year’s Confirmation Journey? Spend time with students in an atmosphere of caring and sharing. Giving of your time and talents would be greatly appreciated by the students and NexGen Ministries. Contact Kat Connolly, 407-876-4991, ext. 258.
Visit NexGen Ministries at www.theatticonline.org.
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Two Audio Engineers Paid Positions
St. Luke’s is in need of two audio engineers for Sunday services. These are paid positions. Contact Dana Morgan at 407-876-4991, ext. 232.
Part-Time Childcare Providers
Part-time childcare providers are needed to work in the nursery Sunday mornings and midweek. Call Jayne Andrews at 407-876-4991, ext. 237.
Part-Time CDC Care Givers Positions
The Child Development Center has part-time positions available. A Tuesday and Thursday caregiver is needed in our nursery from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. To apply or for details, call Debbie Shellhorn, 407-876-1155.
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