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Dear St. Luke’s Saints, Well, how was “back to school” week? I heard lots of stories from parents about their kids’ first days at school. There was no shortage of cute stories and unexpected challenges. As old as I am, I still remember those first few days back at the desk. Things were pretty interesting when we started out: new books, new pencils, new rules, new faces, new teachers. But it didn’t take long for us to settle in to learning again. And the first thing we always did was review what he had supposedly learned the previous year. Summer always seemed to have wiped the slate clean when it came to fractions and conjugations, and state capitals! This coming Sunday it is sort of like “back to school” review for us at St. Luke’s. The next sermon series is titled: “What Are We Made Of?” (I know it shouldn’t end with a preposition, but “Of What Are We Made” just sounds a little too formal. So please, no emails from all you English grammar teachers out there!) For the next seven weeks we will be reviewing our Vision and the Mission Essential components that are derived from it: Reach, Proclaim, Nurture, Guide, Deploy, and Support. Last week colorful banners were hung in the Welcome Halls designating the areas where we will be gathering under these essentials for information and for opportunities for servant ministry. They will also be a visual reminder of just what we are made of. I hope you will make worship a priority this weekend. As we have been doing all month, we will be meeting in the sanctuary at 8, 9:30, 11, and 5:30 as we share both traditional and contemporary elements of worship and praise. You also will be given the opportunity to stake your claim in the Vision of St. Luke’s in a memorable way. I will not be taking attendance, but I can’t speak for God on that one. We’ll both be looking for you! Bill Barnes |
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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, August 26
Sermon: "What Are We Made Of?"
Worship: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Dr. William S. Barnes 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.
Pick Up Your St. Luke’s Resource Directory
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 .
Sign Up for Disciple Bible Study
Sign up for Disciple Bible Study fall sessions, call Jeanne Gall, 407-876-4991, ext. 236 for more information.
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Seeker Groups Get Your Feet Wet
Soul House 11:00 am Sundays
Couples 20s to 40s! Join us Sun., Aug. 26 for a Fun and Games get together. 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 group for a new study, Be Anxious for Nothing by Joyce Meyer on Thurs., Aug. 30. Trade anxiety and worry for peace and joy, develop a child-like attitude of faith, and learn what all of that really means and how to get it! Meet every Thursday in Rm. B-205, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Contact Amanda Knight, 407-748-7993 for more information.
Praying Through the Lord’s Prayer
Praying through the Lord’s Prayer class starting on Sun., Sept. 9, at 9:30 for 6 weeks. This 6 week study will focus on the basic spiritual discipline of prayer as illustrated by the essential elements of the Lord’s prayer facilitated by Dave and Linda Precht. Cost is $10. If you are interested in this class, call 407-876-4991, ext. 236.
Explorer Groups Wade in Deeper
Summer Koinonia 9:30 am Sundays
Join the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Summer Koinonia class Sundays to study Psalms, Room 113, Bldg. 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 in the Special Events Dining Rm., Bldg. C. Contact Scott & Joan Ziegler, 407-876-2445, sjziegler@cfl.rr.com for details. 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.
Christian Caregiving – A Way of Life
Christian Caregiving – a Way of Life class starts on Wed., Sept. 12, at 7:00 p.m. for 10 weeks, Rm. B-201. This study will explore the call to care as the basic premise of the Christian life, and the greatest challenge in becoming authentic. This study will be facilitated by Dr. David Stephens. Cost is $15. Please call 407-876-4991, ext. 263.
The Latin Connection Thursdays
The Latin Connection is still doing a summer bilingual study of Three Months With John, book written by Justo González. Meet in Room 206, Bldg. B, Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. It is not too late!
La Conexión Latina
La Conexión Latina sigue teniendo el estudio bilingüe de Tres Meses Con John, libro escrito por Justo González, nos reunimos en el cuarto 206, del edificio B, todos los Jueves a las 7:00 p.m. Todos sean bienvenidos.
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.
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Singles Service Project Sat., Aug. 25
Join other Singles Sat., August 25 in Fellowship Hall at 8:30 a.m. to help prepare food packages for the S.H.A.R.E. program.
Director for WeeSingers & K Chorale
A servant minister to direct the WeeSingers and K Chorale is needed Sundays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Choir usually sings at 11:00 a.m. service on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Call Bryan Fitzgerald, 407-876-4911, ext. 245 for more information.
Salvation Army Birthday Party Helpers
Donate a cake or a gift or host the birthday party for children living at the Salvation Army Shelter at 4:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Call Dede at 407-876-4991, ext. 296 to sign up.
Tech & Non-Tech Servant Ministers
St. Luke’s needs technical & nontechnical servant ministers for Sunday services and administrative needs. Call Dana Morgan, 407-876-4991, ext. 232.
St. Luke’s 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. Detail oriented persons who enjoy computer work and organization preferred. Training and dedicated work space provided. Set your own hours and days. Contact Kelly Smith at 407-876-4991, ext. 223 or ksmith@st.lukes.org.
Legal Ministry Assistance
Advocates of Grace Legal Ministry needs lawyers and office helpers as servant ministers. Meet Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room A-102. Contact Kellie Flannery at kellieflannery2020@aol.com.
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Upward Registration This Month!
Register for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading through Aug. 30, $100 per person, K-6 grade boys and girls. Kindergarten is co-ed, all other groups play separately. Pick up registration forms in campus brochure racks and at the Service Stations Sundays. Return completed forms to the reception desk. Season details in brochure and on church website. We still need coaches! For details call 407-876-4991, ext 312 or visit www.st.lukes.org.
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. Join Yoga in The Attic, Building C Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. $3.00 a class. Please bring a mat. 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 sports and exercise programs available 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 Thursday Night Together August 23
The Singles will meet at 7:00 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 23 at McDonald’s Bistro, 6875 Sand Lake Rd. For details & directions call Mary (321-663-8876).
Rebuilding Class Meets Thursdays
The Rebuilding Class meets at 7:00 p.m., Thursdays in Room 201, Building 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).
Coalition for Homeless Meeting Thurs., August 23
All are invited to attend the next meeting for the Coalition for the Homeless Ministry on Thursday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. Review the calendar to schedule lead tasks for the rest of the year. For details contact Carolyn Green at cgreen@st.lukes.org or call ext. 239.
S.H.A.R.E. Food Pick Up Sat., Aug. 25
SHARE food packages can be picked up on Sat., August 25 in Fellowship Hall. To order your Sept. package, sign up at the SHARE table in Building C on Sun., August 26 or Sept. 2.
Faith Circle Lunch Mon., August 27
Faith Circle women’s group will meet Mon., August 27 for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at The Village Inn, Westwood Blvd. Husbands and friends are welcome. Call Helen Deckert at 407-239-1265.
STEP for Preschoolers Class August 28
Sign up for a Systematic Training for Effective Parenting for Preschoolers workshop on Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and Sept. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Room 200/202, Bldg. C. Call 407-876-4991, ext. 250.
Learn Spanish Starting Thurs., 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 held on the campus of St. Luke’s UMC. Contact Sherri if you are interested at 407-248-0852.
Seniors’ Lunch, 12:30 pm Sun., Sept. 2
All seniors at St. Luke’s are invited to lunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Dixie Crossroads, 5350 I Drive (Festival Bay). Call Lucy Calhoun 407-239-7985 for reservations, 6275 Westwood Blvd. for reservations no later than Fri., August 31.
Dinner for Eight Bingo Night Sept. 7
Sign up for Dinner for Eight, an opportunity to share fun and fellowship at monthly potluck dinners in church members’ homes (Sept. - May). Kick off the season with Bingo Night in the Fellowship Hall for all participants on Fri., Sept. 7, at 7:00 p.m. Bring an appetizer or dessert and one white elephant gift per person (unwrapped). For details 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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Harbor House Women’s Support Group
A support group for women dealing with abusive relationships meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 214, Bldg. B. (childcare is not 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. Learn how to deal with feelings after losing someone to suicide. There are separate meetings for adults and children. Please call 407-876-4991, ext. 250 for information.
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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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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