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Last Sunday in worship we gathered together in the sanctuary not as "traditional worshippers" or "contemporary worshippers" or "Habitat folks" or "Music folks" or "Upward Coaches" or "Stephen Ministers" but instead as people connected and committed to the work of God through the vision and mission at St. Luke's. Pastor Bill began our new sermon series entitled, “What Are We Made Of” and each family whether made up of one person or twenty people was invited to pound a stake in the ground by the cross in the circle driveway symbolizing their “stake in the vision of St. Luke’s.” It was AWESOME! :-) If you missed it, never fear, because the sermon series will continue for the next six weeks in order help us understand and embrace the essential components of our vision and mission. Have you ever tried to bake a cake without an egg or put a desk together without all the hardware needed? When creating or working with most things there are essential ingredients needed, and trying to manage without them leads to a frustrating process and a less than desirable outcome. Our life as a community of disciples of Jesus Christ cannot escape this rule of thumb. If you have not already, I hope you will put your name on a stake and place it in the ground as a sign of your commitment or re-commitment to the vision God has given us here at St. Luke’s to build His Kingdom on earth of love, hope, justice and mercy. This week we will be thinking specifically about our mission essential, “Support” as the ministry areas that under gird all others and help us be the more effective disciples here on our campus and out in the world. We will also be joining together in the sacrament of Holy Communion, another essential and amazing vessel of grace in our lives as a people of faith. On this Labor Day Weekend let’s not forget the labor of love we see in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus who is the center of all we do and all we are! Blessings, |
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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, September 2
Sermon Series: "What Are We Made Of? "
Sermon: "St. Luke's Mission Essential: Support" – Romans 8:28
Traditional Worship: 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. Dr. David Stephens 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.
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.
492 Backpacks Given to Children
Thanks to all who helped in donating a backpack to a needy child in Orange County. We collected 492 backpacks this year, 84 more than last year!
1st Saturday Singles Dance Sept. 1
Everyone is invited to dance with St. Luke’s Singles Sat., Sept. 1, 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the gym in Building C. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. $8.00 per person includes soft drinks and refreshments.
Order Your S.H.A.R.E. Food Sunday, September 2
Place orders for Sept. SHARE food packages Sun., Sept. 2 at the SHARE table, Bldg. C.
HopeSpring Weekly Worship Sept. 9
Sun., Sept. 9, St. Luke’s daughter congregation HopeSpring Church will begin weekly services at 10:00 a.m. at the new Bridgewater Middle School in Winter Garden. Visit www.hopespringfl.org or call 407-876-4991 ext. 309 for more information.
Before You Wed Class Sept. 11 & 18
Before You Wed marriage preparation class will meet Sept. 11 and 18 at St. Luke’s, and Oct. 4 and 11 at First Methodist downtown from 4:00 -5:30 p.m. at both locations. This course meets the state requirement to qualify Florida couples for a marriage license discount. Cost: $175. To register please call 407-876-4991, ext. 250.
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Seeker Groups Get Your Feet Wet
Soul House 11:00 am Sundays
Couples 20s to 40s! Everyone is invited to join us today 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. No meeting Sun., Sept. 2. Call Amanda Knight, 407-748-7993 or Frank Lavra, 407-580-6863.
Beth Moore Study Begins August 28
Sign up for a Beth Moore 11 week women’s Bible study: A Woman’s Heart, God’s Dwelling Place, beginning Aug. 28. Meet Tuesdays at noon in Rm. C-200. Call Andrea Batchelor, 407-876-4607.
Young Moms Bible Study Thursday
Join the Young Moms Bible Study group for a new study, Be Anxious for Nothing by Joyce Meyer Thurs., Aug. 30. Trade anxiety and worry for peace and joy, develop a child-like faith attitude, and learn what that really means and how to get it! Meet Thursdays in Rm. B-205, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Call Amanda Knight, 407-748-7993.
Praying Through the Lord’s Prayer
Praying through the Lord’s Prayer class begins on Sun., Sept. 9, at 9:30 a.m. 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. 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
Join the Ambassadors women’s group for a study 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).
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.
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.
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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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.
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. Contact Kellie Flannery at kellie2020@aol.com.
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.
Information Technology Ministry Team
Join the St. Luke's Information Technology Ministry Team to help support and guide the IT functions of the church. The next IT Ministry Team meeting is Tuesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Buliding C Workroom. Contact Tyson Schmick at tschmick@st.lukes.org with any questions.
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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
Join a Free 50+ Fitness Class (all ages are welcome) Mon./Wed./Fri., 10:30-11:45 a.m. in the gym, entry level cardio, strength & endurance. Join a Free Strength & Flexibility 50+ Class Tues./Thurs., 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Join a Yoga in The Attic, Bldg. C Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. Cost: $3.00 a class. Bring a mat & wear comfortable clothes. Call Carol Crowley at 407-876-4991, ext. 262 to find out more 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 Aug. 30
The Singles will meet at 7:00 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 30 in Room 200, Building C. The program for the evening will be Karaoke and Game Night. Call the Singles Office (407-876-4991 ext. 236).
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).
STEP for Preschoolers Class August 28
Sign up for a Systematic Training for Effective Parenting for Preschoolers class on Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and Sept. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Rm. 200/202, Bldg. C. Book $30. 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 Dixie Crossroads, 5350 I Drive (Festival Bay Mall). Call Lucy Calhoun 407-239-7985 for reservations no later than Fri., Aug. 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, or sign up on our flyers in Building C service stations or the church office. (For questions, call Joyce Sundar, Coordinator, 407-253-3993.)
CREATION Health Class Sept. 11
CREATION Health Breakthrough Class will be starting Tues., Sept 11 at 6:30 p.m. for 8 weeks in Room C-201/203. This study will feature eight expert facilitators from Florida Hospital on the topics of Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relations, Outlook and Nutrition. Book written by Monica Reed, MD. Cost $25. To sign up call 407-876-4991, ext. 236.
Stephen Ministry Class Tues., Sept. 11
A Stephen Ministry Class will begin on Tues., Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Stephen Ministers are trained to be caring listeners who minister one on one with people in distress. If you are interested in taking this course, please call Carol Crowley at 407-876-4991, ext. 262.
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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 Orientation Sunday!
Confirmation Orientation for all students and parents is Sunday, September 2nd! That’s right we have over fifty students registered for Confirmation and the first meeting is today from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in The Attic. Please plan on attending this very important orientation for your confirmation journey. We look forward to seeing you soon. Contact Kat Connolly, 407-876-4991, ext. 258 for details.
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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Director of Communications & Marketing
Director of Events & Office Administration
Associate Dir. of Children’s Ministries
Two Audio Engineers (Sundays)
Part-Time Childcare Providers
Part-Time CDC Care Givers Positions
For more information about these positions please visit the St. Luke’s website at www.st.lukes.org/jobs or contact Tweed Swenson, Director of Human Resources at Tswenson@st.lukes.org or 407-876-4991, ext. 228.
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