Mission stateMentWe are becoming a faithful community of disciples striving to share

the heart, mind and hands of Jesus Christ with ALL people.

Jim McKinney, PastorHarry Colter, Pastoral AssistantTerri Theil, Music MinistriesWes Kirkpatrick, OrganistMegan Warren, Children & Community ConnectionsBeth Ryan, Student MinistriesDavid R. Day, Sr, Christian Life Recreation MinistriesCarla Taylor, CommunicationsVickey Hobbs, Business ManagerTim Taylor, Facilities ManagerHeather Persellin-Deere, EventsAmy Turman, Day School Amy Lee, Challengers

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We are glad you are here to worship with us today.

Everyone is a child of God and at St. Luke’s we believe we are here to share Christ, serve all people in our community and love as Jesus loved.God loves you and seeks to be in a

relationship with you. St. Luke’s is here to help guide you on that journey.If you are a guest please register

your attendance by using the guest connections card on the inside flap of this bulletin. You may put it in the

offering plate or bring it to the Welcome Station in Hospitality Hall where we

have a gift for first time visitors.

Members or regular attendeesVisitors please use the back side

March 11, 2017 Service: □ 8:30 □11:00Name: ____________________________Address: __________________________City: ______________________________State/Zip: __________________________Phone: ____________________________Email: _____________________________ □Member □Regular Attendee □I would like to speak with the pastor

□ Check here if you would like more in-formation about a ministry or how you can serve the church and community through St. Luke’s and then fill out the “I would like to use my gifts to serve” portion on the back side of this Connect Card.

If you are ready to become a member of St Luke’s please contact Pastor Jim by calling the church or sending him a mes-sage: jim.mckinney@stlukesumc.org

this Week at st. Luke’sSunday, March 11

Community Breakfast: 8:00am, FHFinancial Peace Class: 9:00-10:30am, MB 311Blood Pressure Check: 10:20-10:50am, Prayer RoomFellowship Gathering: 10:30-11:00am, Hospitality HallCommunications Team: 12:00-1:30pm, LoungeBasketball Practice: 1:00-2:30pm, GymHandbell Rehearsal: 3:30-4:30pm, MB 207Bright LIGHTS Children’s Choir: 4:30-5:00, CB 213LIGHT Night Children’s Dinner & Activities: 5:00-7:00pm, CLC 103/LoungeYouth Dinner and Activities: 5:00-7:00pm, MB 3rd Floor

Monday, March 12Sit & Be Fit: 8:45-9:45am, GymSPRC Meeting: 6:00-7:00pm, MB 211Jesus is Lord Basketball: 7:15-10:15, Gym

Tuesday, March 13Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymWomen’s Bible Study: 9:00-11:00am, MB 211Pickleball: 12:00-2:00pm, GymGirl Scouts: 4:30-5:30, CLC 103UMW Naomi Circle: 6:30-8:00pm, LoungeCub Scouts: 6:30-7:30pm, Chapel/CB 2nd FloorBoy Scouts: 7:00-8:45pm, Scout Hut

Wednesday, March 14Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymMen’s Prayer Breakfast: 7:15am, Perkins Restaurant on Park Ave.Worship Team: 2:30-4:00pm, MB 203Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 6:30-8:30pm, Choir RoomZumba: 6:35-7:35pm, GymYoung Adult Basketball: 7:40-9:10pm, Gym

Thursday, March 15Sit & Be Fit: 8:45-9:45am, GymFood Pantry: 9:30am-12:00pm, CLC 108Small Group Study: 10:00am-12:00pm, MB 211Al-Anon Prayer Group: 10:00-11:00am, MB 213Craft Club: 12:00-4:00pm, CLC 103Young Adult Dinner: 6:00-8:00pm, MB 310Fisher of Men Basketball: 7:15-10:15pm, Gym

Friday, March 16Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymYoung Adult Game Night: 6:00-10:00pm, MB 310Defender League Basketball: 6:30-10:30pm, Gym

Saturday, March 17Day of Service: 8:00am-12:00pm, FH/MBMagnolia Meditation Group: 2:00-4:00pm, MB 213Saturday Supper: 4:30-5:30pm., FH

For more information and a full calendar of events visit our website: www.stlukesumc.orgfacebook: St. Luke’s UMC, Memphis

twitter: @stlukesmemphis • instagram: stlukesmemphisAlso a newsletter, “The Epistle”, published twice monthly, is available in the Hospitality Hall.

MB - Main BuildingFH - Fellowship Hall

CB - Children’s BuildingCLC - Christian Life Center

Sharing the Heart of Christ through WorshipFebruary 25, 2018

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aLL are WeLcoMe at st. Luke’s!

Worship on Sundays8:30 and 11:00am

St. Luke’s SanctuaryNext Week

March 18, 2018Fifth Sunday in Lent

John 12:20-33Rev. Jim McKinney

Sunday School Classes 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship Time - 10:30amJoin us in the Hospitality Hall for Coffee, donuts, and fellowship!

Between Sunday School and Worship.

GIVING APP“GivePlus Church” is a mobile giving app that enables you to make one-time or recurring gifts from your smartphone. Download the GivePlus Church app from the App Store or Google Play.Thank you for supporting St. Luke’s.

Fourth Sunday of LentSaying Good-bye

Congregational Health NewsWe are on the move! Blood pressures are checked “free” every 2nd Sunday of the month. We are moving to the Prayer Room (adjacent to the Chapel and across from the Parlor) and moving the time to 10:20 a.m. during the hospitality time between Sunday School and Worship at 11. Blood Pressure Check - today - March 11, 10:20am, Prayer Room

Prayers of the PeoPle

Guest ConnectionsMarch 11, 2018

Service: 8:30 11:00

Please tell us about YOUName: ______________________________Age group (circle one) 18-26 27-40 41-55 56-65 66-upAddress: ____________________________City/State/Zip: ________________________Phone: ______________________________E-mail: ________________________________

Do you have children or youth? □Y □NName/Age: ___________________________Name/Age: ___________________________Name/Age: _____________________________Please check all applicable:□First time visitor □Returning visitor□I am visiting with a St. Luke’s member: Name: _____________________________□I would like to know more about becoming a member of St. Luke’s□I would like to connect to a small group□I would like to speak with a pastor□I would like to know more about Jesus Christ and the Christian faithHow do you prefer to be contacted? □Phone □Email □Text □Meet for Coffee □Home VisitHow did you hear about St. Luke’s?_______________________________________

□I would like to use my gifts to serveEveryone is welcome to use this card to explore areas to connect at St. Luke’s.

Tell us what areas interest YOUMinistry Areas

□Children □Youth □Young Adult□Recreation □Music □Older Adult

Service Areas□Food Ministries □Hospitality□Congregational Care □Transportation

Spiritual Growth□Sunday School □Bible Study □Small Groups □Activity Groups

order of WorshipMarch 11, 2018

chiMing of the hour

WelcoMe and announceMents

Prelude “Variations on Maldwyn“ arr. Raymond Haan Wes Kirkpatrick, organ

the lenten candles Sue Whitt & Alex Ward, 8:30 The Blount Family, 11:00

silent reflection

†oPening hyMn “What Wondrous Love Is This” UMH 292

Word and Wonder (11:00) “Jesus Loves Me” verse 1 UMH 191

Pastoral Prayer and lord’s Prayer Prayer Response: “The Power of the Cross” Chancel Choir

giving of our tithes & offerings (Download our giving app: “GivePlus Church” - see back panel for more information.)

offertory (8:30) “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” arr. Dale Wood Wes Kirkpatrick (11:00) “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” arr. Krause Galen Colbert, piano

†doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old 100th UMH 95

†hyMn of PreParation “Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters” UMH 605

†scriPture John 3:14-21

antheM (8:30) ““Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” arr. Krause Galen Colbert, piano (11:00) “Come Ye Disconsolate” Chancel Choir

Message Rev. Jim McKinney

†affirMation of faith A Lenten Creed We believe that our lives are held within the encircling love of God, who knows our names and recognizes our deepest needs. We believe that Christ is the divine Child of the living God, and that his grace is like living waters that can never be exhausted. We believe in the birthing, renewing, enabling Spirit of God who yearns over our welfare as a mother yearns for her child. We believe that God is in the arid desert as well as in green pastures, and that hard times and disciplines are also loving gifts. We believe that our journey has a purpose and a destination, and that our path leads to a human glory we cannot yet imagine. We believe that in the church we are fellow pilgrims on the road, and that we are called to love one another as God loves us. This is our faith and we are humbled to profess in Jesus the Christ.

†gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” UMH 70

Children are invited to come forward to the chancel steps for a special Children’s message. Afterwards, children Kindergarten age and under may leave for

Children’s Church located in room 105 of the Children’s Building.

Caleb Davis, Josh Gore, Reginald McGrath, Lucinda Biller, Michael Hendrickson, Tera McCauley, Maxine Turner, Leanne Olds, Betty Fly, John Phillips, Megan Warren, David Randall Sr., David Randall, Jr., Cameron Rodriguez, Winnie Kermick-Cate, Necci Cate, Laiyah Hicks, Rebecca Likens, Jack Cushing, Akil Al-Chokhachi, Danny Hobbs, Pam Santi, Gil Herren, Jim Burch, Jr.

Those recovering from a stroke:Kathleen Gillespie, Shirley Gardener, Vauneida Henton,Nelda Craig

Hospice care:Steve Farnsworth, Bob Dunham

Those dealing with cancer: Oliver Strickland, Edna Poletti, Teresa Bobo, Brenda Blackwell, Jennifer Cottam, Janell Smith, Don Day, Oma Strickland, Mrs. Vick, Eugene Callaway

Homebound Members: Deloris Jones, Berenice Perry Emma Lee Mauldin, Pat Murrell,

Bishop Bill McAlilly, District Superintendent Deborah SmithMissionaries Eric and Liz SoardSchools, Teachers, and Students

To submit or update a prayer request please fill out the yellow prayer card in the pew pocket and place it in the offering plate or send an email to Janie Hendrix at: prayer.request@stlukesumc.org

UMH - Blue Hymnal TFWS - Black Hymnal ccli 11116308

†invitational hyMn “When Morning Gilds the Skies” UMH 185

(Those wishing to join the church may come forward during this hymn.)

†Benediction

†Postlude “Blessed Assurance” Herbert Colvin Kirkpatrick†You are invited to stand as able.

Lent and Easter ScheduleChrist’s Lenten Journey - Sundays, Feb. 18 - March 18, Worship at 8:30 and 11:00am, SanctuaryPalm Sunday - A celebration of Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem Sunday, March 25, 8:30 and 11:00, SanctuaryMaundy Thursday - Last Supper Communion Thursday, March 29, 6:00pm, SanctuaryGood Friday Tenebrae Friday, March 30, 6:00pm, SanctuaryEaster Sunday Sunday, April 1, 8:30 and 11:00am, Sanctuary

Easter Clothes for Sherwood StudentsIt has become a tradition for St. Luke’s to provide Easter clothes for our adopted school. Many of you have generously participated in this project. The children have loved all the outfits. If you would like to provide a dress (sewn or bought) sizes 6 through 14, it will be much appreciated. Also, you might choose to purchase trousers and/or shirts sizes 6-14 for boys. If you prefer, monetary gifts to purchase clothes may be given to Vickey Hobbs marked for Sherwood. Clothes may be placed in the UMW room through March 25th. Any questions? Contact Barbara Caldwell 323-0919

60 Hours of PrayerAs we approach the Easter Season the Mission/Service Team feels called to invite the congregation to participate in a time of prayer. Beginning on Thursday, March 29, 8:00pm until Sunday morning, April 1, 8:00am, you are asked to sing up for 1 hour of prayer so that we will have someone praying continuously for 60 hours for our church, community, sick and suffering, and each other.A sign up sheet is posted on the wall outside the prayer chapel or you can sign up online > upcoming events > 60 Hours of Prayer.

Order Easter Lilies for Worship on Easter Sunday. Look for the pink envelope in the pew pocket. They are $15.00 each and will be available to take home after the 11:00 service on April 1.

Community Easter Egg HuntSaturday, March 24 10:00 - 12:00

Breakfast Snacks, Crafts, Age-level hunts and prizes!

We need volunteers!Sign up to help by adding your name to the list in Hospitality Hall - more information is on the sign-up sheet.

Wednesday Bible Study is on hold until after Easter.Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 4, 5:45pm.