Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday, August 6 th at The Nine

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1 (USPS # ) Published weekly except Christmas by St. Luke UMC 1104 Second Ave.; Columbus, GA Postmaster: Send address changes to St. Luke UMC P.O. Box 867; Columbus, GA Telephone (706) Fax (706) Ministry Center (706) Prayer Room (706) stluke@stlukeum.com Website: Volume 53 July 30, 2017 No. 31 Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday, August 6 th at The Nine SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be offered at the 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. services. Everyone is welcome at the Lord s Table, regardless of age or denomination. A gluten-free option is available to those who need it. The Rev. Robert Beckum: preaching at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Brett Maddocks: preaching at The Nine The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones: preaching at the 12:20 p.m. Service in Spanish Robert Beckum, Senior Pastor rbeckum@stlukeum.com

2 ORDER OF WORSHIP The 11:00 a.m. service is streamed at and broadcast at WLTC Lite FM Broadcast live on WXTX Channel 54 at 11:00 a.m. July 30, th Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Color: Red Invitation to Worship...The Rev. Robert Beckum Prelude (Dr. Marc Boensel, oboe)... Solveig s Song...Edward Grieg Choral Introit (11:00)... Holy God, We Praise Thy Name...anon *Hymn... I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord...Number 540 *The Affirmation of Faith... The Apostles Creed...Number 881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried, the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick*** and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic*** church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *The Gloria Patri (Glory Be to the Father)...Number 70 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, Amen, Amen. Anthem... What Love Is This...K. Jobe (8:30 a.m., Olivia Crouch, Soprano) (11:00 a.m., Chancel Choir)... Be Thou My Vision...arr. Stan Pethel The Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer...The Rev. Dick Reese Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. The Children s Sermon...The Rev. Brett Maddocks *Hymn... Seek Ye First...Number 405 The Offertory Prayer...The Rev. Brett Maddocks Offertory (8:30 a.m.)... Like the Murmur of a Dove...Michael Burkhardt (11:00 a.m., Olivia Crouch, soprano)... What Love Is This...K. Jobe *The Dedication of Offerings... The Doxology...Number 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen *The Written Word...Matthew 13: (p. 14, NT) in pew Bible The Spoken Word... KINGDOM PARABLES...The Rev. Robert Beckum *Hymn... O Day of God, Draw Nigh...Number 730 *The Benediction Response... Sevenfold Amen...John Rutter Postlude... Praise to the Lord, the Almighty...Wayne Kerr * Standing as able *** quick means living ; catholic means universal, or the global Church Acolytes (11:00 a.m.): Hannah Grace Mayfield and Sarah Cartwright

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, July 30 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (MIN) 9:30 a.m. Meet and Greet (Parlor, Main) 10:00 a.m. Sunday School classes Pre-recorded broadcast of worship service on WTVM Channel 9. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main)/Broadcast over WLTC Lite FM and at beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Music Committee Meeting (Choir Room, Main) 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel) 1-2:30 p.m. Hispanic Sunday School Classes and Fellowship (Stockwell Hall, Main) 5-8:00 p.m. Youth Pool Party (Location: The Baker s Home) 11:30 p.m. Pre-recorded broadcast of The Nine worship service, WTVM Channel 9. Monday, July 31 3:00 p.m. Youth Leave for Synthesis Retreat (The Corner, MIN) Tuesday, August 1 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:00 a.m. All Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 11:30 a.m. Civitan (SD, MIN) Wednesday, August 2 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 2:00 p.m. Youth Return from Synthesis Retreat (The Corner, MIN) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary, Main) Hispanic Bible Study (Gleaners, Main) 8:00 p.m. College House Thursday, August 3 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) Staff Retreat (SD, MIN) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (LD, MIN) 8:20 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team (Chapel, Main) Friday, August 4 Saturday, August 5 10:30 a.m. First Saturday (Stockwell Hall, Main) 6:00 p.m. Jordan High Hall of Fame Luncheon (LD, MIN) Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/min (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms. WELCOME VISITORS: We are glad to have you with us today! If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please ask a church greeter or any member of the church staff. For more information about St. Luke, contact Cindy Cox Garrard or any of the pastors at or cindy@stlukeum.com. Thank you for blessing us with your presence. Permit ST. LUKE (552680) is published weekly except Christmas by St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1104 Second Avenue, Columbus, Georgia Periodical Postage entered and paid at Columbus, GA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to St. Luke, P.O. Box 867, Columbus, GA

4 Music Box Dr. Marc F. Boensel, Director of Music Ministries Our anthem this week is based on Hymn #451. The text is a prayer asking God to be in our hearts and minds always, and to grant us the promise that even when all else in life is over, He is still with us. The Chancel Choir will begin its regular schedule of Wednesday night rehearsals on August 2, at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Please join us, even if you have never sung in choir before and just want to give it a try. The Hand Bell Choir will begin rehearsing at 5pm on Wednesday, August 9. There is room for you in the Hand Bell Choir if you have a love of music and have basic music reading skills. Please join us. Studies have shown that making music in a group setting, like a choir or ensemble, actually lowers blood pressure, relieves anxiety, and improves mood. Make the Music Ministry your spiritual connection with your church this fall! WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, Rev. José Villegas preaching, Venzamos el temor Salmo 27:1. CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (THE NINE): 9:00 a.m., Ministry Center, The Rev. Brett Maddocks, preaching. ALTAR FLOWERS: The beautiful flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Agnes and Glenn Albright by the family. OUR KNOWN SICK: Orchard View Rehabilitation (Whitesville Rd.): Gene Dickson, 111P. Emory University Hospital: Mary Rudi Cumisky Pierson, G 707. St. Francis: Bennie Phillips, CV 17. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Mrs. Reynolds (Arden Huff) Cheney and her daughter, Miss Dorothy Cheney, join by transfer of their memberships from a church of another denomination. Arden's mother, Judy Hubbard, who is a member of St. Luke, and her husband, Reynolds, stand with her in support of her decision. Mr. Daniel Leon comes by profession of faith. HOW DO I JOIN THE CHURCH? You may become a part of the St. Luke family of God in one of the following ways: 1. If you have never joined a church before, you may become a member by profession of faith in Jesus Christ and by being baptized. If you have already been baptized (as a child or as an adult) in a Christian Church, your baptism is recognized by St. Luke United Methodist Church. You will be asked to uphold St. Luke church with your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. 2. If you are a member of another United Methodist Church or another Christian denomination, indicate to one of the pastors that this is your desire. St. Luke will then transfer your membership. 3. If you have any questions about faith in Christ, about United Methodism in general or St. Luke in particular, please ask one of the pastors!

5 Children s Ministry CORNER KIDS welcomes K-5th graders during The Nine & 11:00 a.m. services. Children are escorted to Stockwell Hall. SUNDAY SCHOOL in Stockwell Dining Hall (main building) throughout the summer. Parents pick up children from Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS Sunday, August 6th (NO CORNER KIDZ AT THE NINE) Bring your EMPTY backpack to The Nine. We will pray for you, your teachers, and the upcoming school year! VBS kids will also be singing, don t forget to wear your shirts! PROMOTION SUNDAY After Blessing of the Backpacks, stay to meet your new Sunday School teachers and see your new classroom! Coming Soon! October 6-8, 2017 HOLY LAND TOURS Dec. 29, Jan. 10, 2018, ISRAEL & JORDAN. Rev. Brett Maddocks, Rev. Dr. Edwin Buddy Cooper, Jr. (Northwest District Superintendent, UMC). Contact Rev. Maddocks for information or bmaddocks@stlukeum.com. June 1-14, 2018, ISRAEL. Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard, cindy@stlukeum.com. ELC EMPLOYMENT St. Luke Early Learning Center is now accepting applications for full time employment. If you have the desire to work with young children in a faith-based setting, please send your resume to the ELC Director, Judy jheider@stlukeum.com. PRAYER ROOM MINISTRY: Do you have two hours a month to devote to praying for the needs of St. Luke, its members and community concerns? The Prayer Room ministry has a spot for you. Call the church office, for info. COLLEGE HOUSE MINISTRIES College and Young Adult ministry (Ages 18-26) For more information, Lisa Williams at lwilliams@stlukeum. com or check us out online at www. collegehouseministries.com. Follow us online! Instagram: CollegeHouse_ Twitter: CollegeHouse_ Facebook.com/collegehouseministries

6 Abiding Gifts If you wish to honor or remember someone, please attach to your check the name of that person and the address to which you wish the acknowledgement sent and mail or bring to the Church Office. Contact Samaritan Fund: In memory of Major (Ret.) Dan Terry by Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sumrall. Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Major (Ret.) Dan Terry by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown and Mrs. Doris Rowe. In memory of Mr. Hendree (Bubba) Paine, Jr. by Ms. Dee Rainey. In memory of Mrs. Polly Miller by Mr. Walter Miller. Respite Care: In memory of Major (Ret.) Danny Cooper Terry by Mrs. Annette Pollock and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Montgomery. In honor of Mrs. Gladys Pitts by Mr. Patrick Robinson. Music Fund: In honor of Dr. Marc Boensel by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Montgomery. -Respite Care- Caring for loved ones and caregivers. Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, or Join the St. Luke Strollers and Walk to End Alzheimer s Friday, September 22 Register at Team Name: St Luke Strollers Or call Diane at The End of Alzheimer s Starts With You SERMON CDs/DVDs: CDs are $3.00; DVDs are $10. Please make your check out to St. Luke and indicate the date of the service you want and the text or title of the sermon. OUR CLERGY STAFF Rev. Robert Beckum, Senior Minister - rbeckum@stlukeum.com Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard, Associate Pastor - cindy@stlukeum.com Rev. Brett Maddocks, Associate Pastor - bmaddocks@stlukeum.com Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, Associate Pastor - iquinones@stlukeum.com Rev. Dick Reese, Minister of Pastoral Care - cdickjr@att.net Bishop James King, Bishop in Residence - hbpjking@gmail.com OUR PHONE NUMBERS Church Office, Preschool, St. Luke School, Early Learning Center, Ministry Center, Respite Care Ministry, THE CORNER Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, jmoore@stlukeum.com ***POOL PARTY AT THE BAKERS!*** JULY 30TH AT THE BAKERS FROM 5-8 P.M. ADDRESS WILL BE GIVEN IN SUNDAY SCHOOL THAT MORNING. IF YOU MISS SUNDAY SCHOOL, AN WILL BE SENT TO MOM AND DAD... IF YOU MISS THAT SHOOT ME A TEXT AND WE WILL GET IT TO YOU... ***Sunday Nights are huge this Summer! Be here every Sunday, and let s continue the revival that God has begun! ***Bar B Cue Tour is every Monday from Noon til 2 at some of our finest Cue restaurants in Colga! Dudes are shootin hoops every Monday after Cue Tour! ***Synthesis Retreat: THIS IS OUR LEADERSHIP RETREAT...50 STUDENTS HAVE APPLIED FOR OUR HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM...THIS IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE RETREATS! July 31st-Aug. 2nd. Cost for the retreat is $ Please get your money to Erin Knight.