HopeSpring Update
Dear HopeSpring family,
This week we will gather to learn about and celebrate the rich meaning that comes to us through the gift of water as we reaffirm our Baptisms (or look forward to the time when we make that decision.) Please bring your Bible to church because we are going to do some scripture study about how God has used water in significant ways to shape our lives in faith.
We will join in an activity that will connect repentance with renewal before we come to the water of reaffirmation, and as always we will celebrate God's amazing love for us through Holy Communion.
Students from 6th through 12th grades are invited along with their parents to consider joining the HopeSpring confirmation journey, which begins with a "Kick-Off" gathering at 9:30 am on Sunday. Weekly Sunday morning classes will begin on January 24th. Val Dobson is our registrar.
Gary and Kim Shockley will be our guests on Sunday, January 17th for a breakfast reception and then a time of sharing at 11:00 am. Gary was our church planting pastor who now serves The United Methodist Church through our Board of Discipleship. He is a key leader in church planting nationally through the Path One ministry. Kim serves locally in our East Central District working with churches for Congregational Transformation. You will be impressed with their work and the movement of the Holy Spirit in their ministries.
Remember to use the collection box for the Society of St. Andrew hunger emphasis. Did you count books on one of your bookshelves yet? That one hit me hard in the wallet, as you can imagine! But it is for a great cause. If you have no idea what I am talking about, you can find out this week by picking up a coin box and the devotional/action guide that goes along with it. Both are available at the JOY Center table.
Read the story of Jesus' baptism in Luke 3, beginning at verse 15. And come prepared on Sunday to learn, to renew, and to get a little wet!
With faith, hope, and love,
Bill
Help Needed: We are in need of servant ministers to assist with our Technical Services Ministry on the HopeSpring campus. Technical Services takes care of all sound, lighting and media needs for worship services and other special events. We will provide full training and make sure everyone is comfortable with all equipment. Experience is not necessary for many of the needs but is helpful (but not required) for the sound needs. The time commitment is approximately 90 minutes for Sunday worship. Our goal is to obtain enough servant ministers to create a rotating schedule so those interested would be volunteering approximately once a month. Please contact Kelly Smith at ksmith@st.lukes.org or 407-876-4991 ext. 223 to sign up and/or for more information.
Upcoming in Worship
Sunday, January 10 - Epiphany Sunday, Holy Communion
Sermon Series: "Simple Gifts: Finding Joy through Generosity and Simplicity"
Sermon: "A Simple Gift of Water and Spirit"
Traditional Worship: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Dr. William S. Barnes (8:00 & 9:30 services) & Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams (11:00 service) preaching in the Sanctuary
Contemporary Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams preaching in the Gymnasium
POWERHOUSE Intergenerational Worship for Children and Families: 10:50 a.m. Rev. Beth Farabee-Puckett leading in the Gymnasium
HopeSpring Sunday Gathering - Worship Service
Topic: "Understanding our Baptism"
St. Luke's at HopeSpring: 11:00 a.m. Dr. William S. Barnes leading at the HopeSpring Campus
Download the HopeSpring January/February Guide
View the Upcoming Worship Schedule or Listen to past sermons on our website: www.St.Lukes.org/Worship
Upcoming Events
You can see more Upcoming News & Events on our website: www.St.Lukes.org/Events
| NEW Bike Group | | | Event Date & Time: 1/9/2010 7:00:00 AM | | Do you enjoy riding a bike? Please join the St. Luke's bike group. There will be a planned bike ride the 2nd Saturday of each month. Saturday, January 9, join the group at 7:00 a.m. at St. Luke's for a Bay Hill Bike Ride. Helmets are required. The bike ride is designed for adults and children over 12 years old. Please call Mary Holloway at 407-909-9187 for more information. | | More Information about this Event | | | St. Luke's Job Search Series | | | Event Date & Time: 1/9/2010 9:00:00 AM | | Job Search January 2010 Saturday Seminars will be hosted in the Attic in Building C from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. A continental breakfast will be provided at 8:30 a.m. each Saturday.
January 9th - Planning Your Job Search
This seminar will focus on the following: (1)Developing a plan; (2)Current Orlando job market; (3)Upcoming job fairs; and (4)Budgeting and cash management.
January 16th - Skills and Strategies for Your Job Search
This seminar will focus on the topics of: (1)Electronic social networks; (2)Referrals; (3)Resource development; and (4)Interviewing
January 23rd - Earning Your Income During Your Job Search
This seminar will discuss the following topics: (1)How to start your own Internet business, and (2)Making Money on eBay | | More Information about this Event | |
Kingdom Building Now Serving: Volunteer Opportunities
You can see more Volunteer Opportunites on the St. Luke's Kingdom Building website: www.St.Lukes.org/KingdomBuilding/NowServing
| Resource Advocates Coordinator | | | | Deploy: Resource Advocacy: Resource Advocacy | | | Description: The Resource Advocates Coordinator will be responsible to assist with
- documenting Emergency Family Assistance cases,
- coordinating training sessions and workshops with partner churches and at St. Luke's.
- follow up with families after they have been assisted by St. Luke's.
Part of the job can be done from home. This requires a 2-3 hour...
View and Sign-up for this Opportunity | | | Coalition servers 1/16/2010 | | | | Deploy: Missions: Coalition for the Homeless | | | Description: Either meet at St. Luke's at 5:00PM or at the Center at 5:30PM.
View and Sign-up for this Opportunity | | | Coalition cooks 1/16/2010 | | | | Deploy: Missions: Coalition for the Homeless | | | Description: Meet at St. Luke's at 12:00pm to get assigned and carpool to the Coalition Homeless Shelter.
View and Sign-up for this Opportunity | | | Citrus Harvest on Jan 23 | | | | Deploy: Missions: Society of St Andrew | | | Description: St. Luke's and HopeSpring will join others in Central Florida for the 9th Annual Citrus Harvest. Volunteers will pick and pack fruit that is left in our backyards and in groves and donate the citrus to local hunger organizations or ship to places in greater need.
You can donate the fruit you haven't used from your own back yard and bring it to ...
View and Sign-up for this Opportunity | | | SHARE package distribution assistants | | | | Deploy: Missions: SHARE | | | Description: Once a month on Saturday, St. Luke's distributes SHARE packages purchased by families. This ministry solely depends on volunteers. Please sign up to assist in sorting, boxing and distributing food packages.
View and Sign-up for this Opportunity | |
Kingdom Building Small Groups, Classes & Sign-Ups
You can see more Small Groups, Classes & Sign-ups on the St. Luke's Kingdom Building website: www.St.Lukes.org/KingdomBuilding/SmallGroups
| Dinner 1-14-2010 | | | | Support: Culinary Services: Thursday Night Dinners | | | Description: Penne Pata with Meatballs, Salad, Veggies, Rolls Dessert and Drink
View and Sign-up for this Class/Small Group | | | Dinner 1-21-2010 | | | | Support: Culinary Services: Thursday Night Dinners | | | Description: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Salad, Rolls Dessert and Drink
View and Sign-up for this Class/Small Group | | | Dinner 1-28-2010 | | | | Support: Culinary Services: Thursday Night Dinners | | | Description: Tilapia, Rice, Coleslaw, Rolls, Dessert and Drink
View and Sign-up for this Class/Small Group | |
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