FOLLOW US: @stlukesorlando MINISTRY GUIDE / ST. LUKE’S UMC / SEPTEMBER 8 - 14 NEW TO ST. LUKE’S? Visit the Building C Welcome Hall on Sunday mornings for coffee and donuts and stop by the Connection Point for a New Guest Booklet. Learn more about St. Luke’s and take a campus tour TODAY or October 27 at our New Guest Meet-N-Greet after each worship service in the Special Events Dining Room (Bldg. C)! For details contact [email protected]. Traditional Worship: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Contemporary Worship: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in Founder’s Hall Ask an usher for an assisted listening device (available in each venue). WORSHIP The Rev. Jennifer Stiles Williams Lead Pastor The Rev. Jad Denmark Minister of Care WHAT WE BELIEVE Our Purpose: Building the Kingdom By Building Disciples Our Vision: That the believers of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will reach as many people as possible in Central Florida introducing them to eternal life in Jesus Christ. Together, we commit to worship, connect, and grow as Disciples, to serve in building the Kingdom of God. Our Core Values: At our center is the love of Jesus Christ. We value Christ-centered acceptance, hospitality, community, discipleship, and service. UPCOMING EVENTS Donate to Hurricane Dorian Relief Donate to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to support hurricane relief and recovery efforts in the U.S. and internationally. Visit st.lukes.org/hurricane to donate today. We ask for your prayers for all those impacted by Hurricane Dorian. New Guest Meet-n-Greet TODAY If you’re new to St. Luke’s, join us after each worship service TODAY in the Building C Special Events Dining Room! Meet St. Lukers, ask questions, take a campus tour and get connected. For more information contact 407.876.4991 ext. 216 or [email protected]. “Discover St. Luke’s” on September 15 Find out what it means to be a St. Luker on Sunday, September 15 from 12:15 to 3:00 p.m. in the Building C Attic. Lunch will be provided and childcare is available. To register visit st.lukes.org/projectconnect. Candid Conversations: Ages and Stages If you interact with young people, come learn key behaviors that indicate developmental transitions so you can be better equipped to navigate milestones in a student’s life. Hear from expert panelists on Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Building C Attic. Learn more and register for childcare at st.lukes.org/conversations. The Rev. Melissa Cooper Minister of Worship and Arts We’ve gone Back to Grace School and learned about the ways God empowers us in our lives and ministry, but there’s more! God also provides passions, gifts and talents to allow us to fully participate in God’s work in the world. Join us for God’s Vocational School where we’ll see just how many tools God has provided each of us, and look at how we are called to use them to transform the world. Download the St. Luke’s Orlando app TODAY! Available now in the App Store and Google Play, just search “St. Luke’s Orlando.”
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FOLLOW US: @stlukesorlando
MINISTRY GUIDE / ST. LUKE’S UMC / SEPTEMBER 8 - 14
NEW TO ST. LUKE’S?Visit the Building C Welcome Hall on Sunday mornings for coffee and donuts and stop by the Connection Point for a New Guest Booklet.
Learn more about St. Luke’s and take a campus tour TODAY or October 27 at our New Guest Meet-N-Greet after each worship service in the Special Events Dining Room (Bldg. C)! For details contact [email protected].
Traditional Worship: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. in the SanctuaryContemporary Worship: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in Founder’s Hall
Ask an usher for an assisted listening device (available in each venue).
WORSHIP
The Rev. Jennifer Stiles WilliamsLead Pastor
The Rev. Jad DenmarkMinister of Care
WHAT WE BELIEVEOur Purpose: Building the Kingdom By Building Disciples
Our Vision: That the believers of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will reach as many people as possible in Central Florida introducing them to eternal life in Jesus Christ. Together, we commit to worship, connect, and grow as Disciples, to serve in building the Kingdom of God.
Our Core Values: At our center is the love of Jesus Christ.
We value Christ-centered acceptance, hospitality, community, discipleship, and service.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Donate to Hurricane Dorian Relief Donate to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to support hurricane relief and recovery efforts in the U.S. and internationally. Visit st.lukes.org/hurricane to donate today. We ask for your prayers for all those impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
New Guest Meet-n-Greet TODAY If you’re new to St. Luke’s, join us after each worship service TODAY in the Building C Special Events Dining Room! Meet St. Lukers, ask questions, take a campus tour and get connected. For more information contact 407.876.4991 ext. 216 or [email protected].
“Discover St. Luke’s” on September 15 Find out what it means to be a St. Luker on Sunday, September 15 from 12:15 to 3:00 p.m. in the Building C Attic. Lunch will be provided and childcare is available. To register visit st.lukes.org/projectconnect.
Candid Conversations: Ages and Stages If you interact with young people, come learn key behaviors that indicate developmental transitions so you can be better equipped to navigate milestones in a student’s life. Hear from expert panelists on Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Building C Attic. Learn more and register for childcare at st.lukes.org/conversations.
The Rev. Melissa CooperMinister of Worship and Arts
We’ve gone Back to Grace School and learned about the ways God empowers us in our lives and ministry, but there’s more! God also provides passions, gifts and talents to allow us to fully participate in God’s work in the world. Join us for God’s Vocational School where we’ll see just how many tools God has provided each of us, and look at how we are called to use them to transform the world.
Download the St. Luke’s Orlando app TODAY! Available now in the App Store and Google Play, just search “St. Luke’s Orlando.”
MINISTRY GUIDE / ST. LUKE’S UMC / SEPTEMBER 8 - 14
Dinner for Eight Wear your high school or college gear and come make new friends on Friday, September 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Building C Attic. Bring an appetizer to share. After the event, groups of 8 will gather for monthly dinners in their homes. For questions and to RSVP visit us in the Building C Rotunda after worship or contact [email protected].
GolfTee off at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15 at Metro West Golf Club. We’ll play a 9-hole scramble while making new friends. RSVP to [email protected].
#MomLife Kick Off Formerly known as Mom Connection, this supportive bunch gathers monthly for coffee and conversations. Join us on Wednesday, September 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Childcare is available. For questions and to RSVP email [email protected].
#MomLife Prime Time Join us on Thursday, September 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Building C Room 206 for the evening edition of #MomLife, where moms of all ages bond with each other and share life experiences. Childcare is available. Email [email protected] for more information.
NEW #DadLife Connect with other dads on Thursday, September 19 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Building C Room 204. During our inaugural meeting, we’ll bring in board games to play and discuss how to use them with our kids. Childcare is available. RSVP to [email protected].
Care Visitation Team Mark your Connection Card so a Visitation Team member can pray and visit you while hospitalized. Know a St. Luker who cannot make it to church? Contact the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 so a member of the Visitation Team can keep them connected to St. Luke’s.
Need Transportation? Volunteers can drive you to appointments free of charge. Please give five to seven days’ notice ahead of need.
Free Knitting/Crochet Class Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Building C Room 204.
Parenting Solo Single parents are invited to join this weekly support group led by St. Lukers on Wednesdays through October 23 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Special Events Dining Room. This 10-week Biblically-based study focuses on how to set healthy boundaries using the “Boundaries” series. Childcare and youth programming is available with reservation. Visit st.lukes.org/care for more details or email [email protected].
Baptism Class - October 3 Infant/child baptism classes are on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Founder’s Hall Conference Room. Our next class is October 3. For more information visit st.lukes.org/baptism.
Caring Kitchen Meals Join us to prepare crockpot-ready meals on Thursday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Building C Kitchen (ages 12+). Sign up at st.lukes.org/care. Know a St. Luker who would like a crockpot meal? Call 407.876.4991 ext. 262.
GriefShare Grieving the loss of a loved one? Meet on Thursdays through December 12 in the Building C Special Events Dining Room. We offer a morning class (10:30 a.m.) and an evening class (6:30 p.m.). Register at st.lukes.org/care/#grief.
Support Group for Parents of Children/Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder Meet Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Building C Room 206. Childcare available for children age 10 and under with prior reservation.
Stephen Ministry Applications Are you interested in becoming a Stephen Minister? St. Luke’s is currently accepting applications through October 18 for the 2020 Training Class. Training starts on January 7. Visit with a Stephen Minister between worship services in the Building C Rotunda TODAY or on September 15 or 29 to learn more about the application process. Contact the Care Office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for more information.
“Partnership” on September 29 Are you ready to take the next step in making St. Luke’s YOUR church home? Join us for “Partnership” on Sunday, September 29 from 12:15 to 3:00 p.m. in the Building C Attic. Childcare and lunch provided. To sign up visit the app or st.lukes.org/projectconnect. Please note: “Discover St. Luke’s” is a pre-requisite for this class.
Senior Ministries (60+) Newsletters are available in campus information racks.
Game Day Come have fun as we play Train Dominoes on Monday, September 9 in the Santos Welcome Hall (outside the Gym) starting at 1:00 p.m. No experience needed. Drop-ins welcome!
Traditional Senior Luncheon Enjoy lunch and fellowship with friends on Friday, September 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Building C Attic. Please call 407.295.4348 to reserve your spot by Tuesday, September 17 (even if you are on the permanent reservation list).
Cluster Groups Social groups based on interests, life stage, or neighborhood. For a full list of activities visit the St. Luke’s app, st.lukes.org/clustergroups, or contact [email protected]. Do you have an idea for a new Cluster Group? Pitch your idea to [email protected]!
Bowling Do you have time to spare? Join us at the lanes of Winter Garden Bowl on Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Paper Arts Create something great while catching up with new friends on Thursday, September 12 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Building B Room 201. For more details email [email protected].
Friends on Wheels Cycle your way to health in good company on Saturday, September 14. We typically ride on the West Orange Trail. For start time and location email [email protected].
MINISTRY GUIDE / ST. LUKE’S UMC / SEPTEMBER 8 - 14
Stephen Ministry This ministry allows you to be matched confidentially with a trained caring Christian who will listen, pray, and support you through job loss, marital issues, illness, grief, etc. Men are matched with male Stephen Ministers, and women with female Stephen Ministers. Mark your Connection card or call the Care office at 407.876.4991 ext. 262 for more details.
Sunday ProgramsChildren are always welcome in worship (activity bags available in the Sanctuary Narthex). A family room is at the back of each venue, see an usher for assistance.
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Childcare for infants through preschool (First floor Building B)
8:00 a.m. Elementary-age children/youth worship with families
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for elementary-age children (check-in in Building A or B to receive nametags)Merge (grades 5 and 6) in Youth Center Adult classes in Building C
11:00 a.m. *Worship Enrichment for elementary-age children Youth worship with families Adult classes in Building C
*Children first worship with family, then explore the day’s topic together. Register children in the Narthex of the Sanctuary or the Lobby of Founder’s Hall. Pick-up is in Building A Room 201.
Wednesday Programs3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children’s Worship Arts/Choir/Spiritual Formation for 1st-5th graders (Building A)
5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Dinner (Building C)RSVP for dinner by 12:00 p.m. each Wednesday at st.lukes.org/wednesday.
Cost: $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for children ages 4-12
Chris Smith: [email protected] location details visit st.lukes.org/sports
Tai Chi and Qigong Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. First class free.
50+ Fitness Exercise Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Classes are $2.
Soccer Sundays, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. High school students, and adults are welcome.
Donate to the Senior’s First Emergency Food Pantry One out of 6 seniors do not know where their next meal is coming from. Meals on Wheels helps, but you can also contribute food items to their emergency pantry. Items such as soup, beans, canned meats, peanut butter and protein drinks are desired. A complete list of requested products is on our website at st.lukes.org/local (Meals on Wheels). Items can be delivered directly to Senior’s First.
Go All In Missions is facilitating trainings on how to go all in for mission by rethinking some of our assumptions about poverty and “the poor,” so we can reset our understanding and then re-engage in ways we serve with commitment for sustainable change. These classes meet the requirements for Circle Allies, Family Advocates and others interested in relationship-based mission ministries.
COPE (Cost of Poverty Experience)September 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Building C Attic
Bridges Out of PovertyOctober 20 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Register for these opportunities at st.lukes.org/serve.
6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Children’s evening program (drop-off in Gym/pick-up in Building A Room 201)
Childcare for infants through preschool (Building A Room 110)
Registration required: st.lukes.org/childcare
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Adult classes (Building C/Founder’s Hall)
6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Middle School Youth Group (Youth Center) High School Small Groups (Youth Center)
Grade-Level Fellowship Event 1st and 2nd graders and their families are invited for fellowship, a light lunch, and games on Sunday, September 22 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Coleman Memorial Gymnasium. Register now at st.lukes.org/children.
“The Current” For the latest Youth Ministry news and events, subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, “THE CURRENT,” online at st.lukes.org/youth!
Pumpkin Patch 2019 Fall is almost here, which means pumpkins! Visit st.lukes.org/pumpkins to sign up for pumpkin unload and Patch shifts. The Patch will be open from October 14-30, and all proceeds benefit Youth Ministries.
Join A Study Find a book or Bible study! Visit st.lukes.org/adults, the app, or contact 407.876.4991 ext. 296 for the full class schedule and to register.
Holy Land Dialogue Tour 2020 Join Teaching Pastor Dr. Bill Barnes and Dr. Gary Mason in January 2020 to visit key Jewish and Christian sites and engage in dialogue. Learn more by emailing [email protected].
MINISTRY GUIDE / ST. LUKE’S UMC / SEPTEMBER 8 - 14
Family Advocates Needed Compassionate souls needed to walk alongside families who are transitioning from motel residents to apartment renters through our Restoring Hope Stable Housing Initiative. Come learn the tools and boundaries to empower someone working on their goals in this 4-week training. Classes start Friday, September 13 at 10:30 a.m. Contact Amy Winslow at [email protected] for more information.
Circles Needs You! Make thriving families and thriving communities a reality for those living on poverty-level income in East Winter Garden! We need you to be one of 30 Allies beginning this fall. Develop friendships and collaborate with individuals to reach goals toward economic stability. Stop by the table in the Building C Rotunda on Sundays to learn more. For questions and more details contact Amy Winslow at [email protected].
Volunteers Needed! There is no greater joy than making a difference in the life of a child! The school year has started and our partner schools are looking for reading and math support. If you have a couple of hours a week and a heart for children, join our Educational IMPACT Team! For more information contact Amy Winslow at 407.876.4991 ext. 297 or [email protected].
Coalition for the Homeless Help us provide hot meals to people experiencing homelessness in Central Florida on Saturday, September 21. Choose from baking in the St. Luke’s kitchen from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., cooking at the Shelter located at 18 North Terry Avenue, downtown from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., or serving meals at the Shelter from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/local.
UMW Annual Meeting The United Methodist Women invite all women of St. Luke’s to attend their Annual Meeting. Join them on Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Building C Attic. They will be sharing their direction for 2020 and updates on their support globally.
Serve Within Our ChurchVisit st.lukes.org/serve and click on “Serve on Campus”
407.876.4991 ext. 215
Connection Crew Training At 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, meet in the Building C Attic to learn how to: welcome new guests both on and off campus, deliver welcome gifts, and help new St. Lukers get connected. Contact Liz Vasquez at [email protected] to get started!
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Because We Care Connect with St. Lukers who have not been able to come to worship and may have care needs. Email [email protected] or call 407.876.4991 for details.
Serve on Sunday Mornings Help quarterly in one of St. Luke’s five Sunday worship services as an Usher or assist with Communion preparation. Contact Luky Nova at [email protected] 407.876.4991 ext. 215 if you would like to serve or for more information.
Sponsorship Opportunity Reach hundreds of people who will be visiting our campus at this year’s Trunks, Treats & More event on Saturday, October 19. Learn about promoting your local business in our event program by visiting st.lukes.org/trunks.
Family Sponsors Needed! For as little as $25, you can cover the cost of a family of four attending Trunks, Treats & More this year! Visit st.lukes.org/trunks for more details.
Volunteer at Trunks Volunteers needed for Trunks, Treats, & More on Saturday, October 19. Help with trunk-or-treating, parking, carnival games, food, and more. To view opportunities and to sign up, visit the app or st.lukes.org/trunks.
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FINANCIAL UPDATE
Operating Budget Actual YTD Budget YTD 2019 Annual Budget
Contribution and Support Receipts $1,956,513 $2,032,850 $3,575,936
Expenses (Net of Ministry Receipts) $2,032,432 $2,126,798 $3,575,936
Total Over (Under) ($75,919) ($93,948) -
Visit st.lukes.org/stewardship to make your 2019 stewardship promise and view detailed financial reports. Contact Lisa Lietz, Finance Manager, at [email protected] or 407.876.4991 ext. 227 with questions.
Financial Update as of July 31, 2019
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