St. Luke Vacation Bible School 2015

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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 51 July 19, 2015 No. 29 St. Luke Vacation Bible School 2015 July :00 a.m. -12 Noon Ages: completed K4-5th grade. Ministry Center RSVP at Robert Beckum rbeckum@stlukeum.com

2 ORDER OF WORSHIP The 10:55 a.m. service is streamed at and broadcast at WLTC Lite FM Broadcast live on WXTX Channel 54 at 11:00 a.m. July 19, th Sunday after Pentecost 8:25 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Color: Red Invitation to Worship Chiming of the Hour The Prelude (Aesook Lim; organ)... Prelude in B flat Major...J.S.Bach Choral Introit... Surely the Lord Is in this Place...D.E. Wagner *Hymn... To God Be the Glory...Number 98 *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. Duet... More Than Wonderful...L. Wolfe (8:25 a.m., Shara Bryan-Torsiello and Shana Monteith) Anthem... Change My Heart, O God with Purer in Heart, O God... arr. S. Pethel (10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir) The Pastoral Prayer...The Rev. Robert Beckum The Lord s Prayer...Number 895 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 (10:55 a.m.)...the Rev. Brett Maddocks After the Children s Sermon, children who are in Kindergarten-5th grade are invited to go to Corner Kids for a time of extended worship. Parents pick them up in Stockwell Hall when this service is completed. *Hymn... How Great Thou Art...Number 77 Offertory Prayer Offertory (8:30 a.m., Aesook Lim)... Let them praise His name in the dance...d.e. Wagner (10:55 a.m.)... More Than Wonderful...L. Wolfe (Shara Bryan-Torsiello and Shana Monteith) *The Written Word...John 4:1-30;39-42 (p. 89, NT) in pew Bible The Spoken Word... LOVE CROSSES BOUNDARIES...The Rev. Robert Beckum *Hymn... I Love To Tell The Story...Number 156 *The Benediction *Benediction Response... Amen...Danish Postlude (Aesook Lim, organ)... A Trumpet Fancy...Leon Nelson *Standing as able. **See Music Box *** quick means living ; catholic means universal, or the global Church

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, July 19 8:25 a.m. Worship Service (Turner Chapel) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (MIN) 9:45 a.m. Youth Sunday School Assembly (The Corner, MIN) 10:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School (The Corner, MIN) 10:55 a.m. Worship Service (Ministry Center) Broadcast over WLTC Lite FM Broadcast live on WXTX Channel 54 at 11:00 a.m. and at beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel) 12:30 p.m. VBS Planning Meeting (SD, MIN) 2:00 p.m. Hispanic Fellowship (Stockwell Hall) 5-7:00 p.m. Student Youth Ministry (The Corner, MIN) Monday, July 20 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 12 Noon Corner Student BBQ Lunch Tuesday, July 21 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Civitan (SD, MIN)/B.R.I.D.G.E. Board Meeting (BRIDGE Bldg.) Wednesday, July 22 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel) Thursday, July 23 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (SD, MIN) Friday, July 24 6:00 p.m. Walk to Emmaus (LD, MIN) Saturday, July 25 2:00 p.m. Baby Shower (Meeting Room, MIN) 6:00 p.m. Sonny Ward s Birthday (SD, MIN) Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/min (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms. ISRAEL 2016 February 9-20 Information: cindy@stlukeum.com St. Luke Free spirits Tuesday, July 28th Program: Movie at the Bradley Museum Night at the Museum Poppies growing in front of concertina wire provide a dramatic view on the Golan Heights, Israel s border with Syria. Join Rev. Cindy Garrard on this Biblical journey of a lifetime Feb. 9-20, For information, call or cindy@ stlukeum.com. Movie 2:00 p.m. Van leaves from Ministry Center at 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free Reservations: or kym@stlukeum.com. 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 The St. Luke Chancel Choir welcomes anyone with singing and choral experience. This is a perfect time to join us as we begin learning new music for fall and for Christmas. Rehearsals are each Wednesday evening from 7:15 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. If you are interested and can attend rehearsals and worship services on a regular basis, please call Doyle at or doyle@stlukeum.com. High School Singers welcome! worship in spanish: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones preaching, 2 Chronicles 7:14 then will I hear. CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (THE NINE): 9:00 a.m., Ministry Center, The Rev. Robert Beckum, preaching. altar flowers: The beautiful flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Brooks and Mrs. Claudia Brooks Bentley Harman by the family. Our known sick: St. Francis: Ambrose Piliporlor. Open Altar Flower Dates for 2015: August 2, September 6, 13, & 27th. For other information or other open dates, contact Maggie at or maggie@ stlukeum.com. CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY to Mr. and Mrs. Tracy (Kathy) Spencer and their family and to Dr. Spencer and Rev. Cindy Garrard and their family in the death of Tracy s father and Spencer s uncle, Mr. J. Kyle Spencer, July 12, 2015, Columbus, GA. To Elliot and Jessica Reeder (Maggie Roberson s nephew & niece) in the death of their grandfather, Rev. Marcus Hicks, Jr., July 10, 2015 in Ellerslie, GA. CRADLE ROLL: Revs. John and (Kathy Randall) Bryant announce the birth of a daughter, Rebekah Elizabeth, born July 6, Kathy is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Ashley (Laine) Randall, former associate pastor at St. Luke. Mr. Norris Randall is the proud great-grandfather. A rosebud has been placed in the chancel area in her honor. NEW MEMBERS: Mrs. Teresa Piliporler joined by transfer of her membership from a church of another denomination. She joins her husband, Ambrose, in the life and ministry of St. Luke. Carm and Lee Myers. Carm and Lee come by transfer from another United Methodist congregation in Colorado. They join their daughter, Dr. Christy Ruehl, and her family, who are already members of St. Luke. -Respite Care- Caring for loved ones and caregivers. Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, or dhett@stlukeum.com One of the greatest joys of serving on staff or volunteering at Respite Care is the opportunity to get to know our participants. These women and men have led such interesting and full lives and have wonderful stories to share. One is the son of a sea captain, born in Scotland and educated at Notre Dame. Four men were career military who enjoy sharing their varied experiences with one another. One woman started and taught in one of the first Beauty Schools in Columbus. Two are accomplished musicians. Respite Care is a ministry to the Caregivers, participants and also to those who have the privilege of serving.

5 Children s Ministry Nickie Tillery, Director of Children s Ministries, ntillery@stlukeum.com Corner Kids@The Nine in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade. Corner Kids@11 in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade. Vacation Bible School July 20-24, Ministry Center 9:00 a.m. -12 Noon, Ages: completed K4-5th grade. Cost $15 for non-members (includes t-shirt) and $5/CD, Sign Our mission project for VBS consists of collecting school supplies for students in Muscogee County who cannot afford to purchase them. We have an option to purchase back to school kits online at EduKit for VBS. To order online visit asp?id=15&schoolid=1328. Each purchase contains supplies, a book bag and a Bible. Visit for more information. We need you! You can help by volunteering or supplying needed decoration items; camping gear, tents, ropes, winter mittens & hats. Please label items with name and phone number for easy return. Items can be dropped off to Nickie s office/children s Ministry. If you can volunteer, please ntillery@stlukeum. com. 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 Brett Maddocks at or bmaddocks@stlukeum.com. Thank you for blessing us with your presence. SAMARITAN FUND SOS! Thank you for your continued generous financial support of the Samaritan Fund, our emergency financial assistance ministry. We need new VOLUNTEERS to assist, especially on Thursdays. Please contact kym@ stlukeum.com for information. JULY IS MUFFIN MIX MONTH! Please bring donations of muffin or cornbread mixes to the donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center. St. Luke Family Camp 2015 October 9 11, 2015 Join us for this fantastic family adventure! Contact kym@stlukeum.com. Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed! Our Meals on Wheels program has several volunteer opportunities available. This important ministry provides meals to homebound recipients in our area. Delivering meals only takes one hour of time, one day a month. Please contact jwidener@stlukeum.com if you are interested in helping. Thank you! 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 Quinones, Associate Pastor iquinones@stlukeum.com Coming This Fall! New Sunday evening Bible Study Epic of Eden is a 12-week survey of the Old Testament. Cost: $18/person. Taught by Rev. Brett Maddocks, bmaddocks@stlukeum.com.

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 Fellowship Class: In memory of Mr. S. M. Thomas, Jr. by Dr. Brian Kennerly and The Staff and Faculty of Brookstone School, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lingo, and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Harcourt. Meals on Wheels: In memory of Mrs. Claudia Harman by Mrs. Peggy Gindville. Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mrs. Claudia B. Harman by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Abernathy, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Harcourt, and Ms. Lynn Yarborough. In memory of Mrs. Claudia Harman, Mr. S. M. Thomas, Jr., and Mrs. Carolyn West Boland by Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael Ogie. In memory of Ms. Elaine Vann by Mr. Donald S. Toth, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marett, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hunt, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brooks. UMW: In memory of Mrs. Celia Hudnall and Mrs. Sarah Dudley by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ellis. Food Pantry: In memory of Mrs. Ann Y. Miskelley by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ellis. In memory of Ms. Elaine Vann by Ms. Barbara Rivers. In memory of Mr. Frank West by Mrs. Alice McCown. NOW Class: In memory of Mrs. Claudia Harman by Ms. Joy Royal. Music Scholarship Fund: In memory of Ms. Penny Morgan by Mr. Steve Scott. In memory of Ms. Elaine Vann by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boers. Samaritan Fund: In honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David (Pat) Snipes by Mr. and Mrs. Doug Harvey. In memory of Ms. Elaine Vann by Mr. Rick and Rev. Loretta Dunbar. In honor of Dr. and Mrs. Bill (Ann) McWhirter by Mrs. Ruth Laney. In memory of Mrs. Becky Grose, Mrs. Claudia Harman, and Ms. Elaine Vann by Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams. In memory of Mr. George Steven Taylor by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Craig. Find St. Luke On Facebook! St. Luke Children s Ministry Assistant Position Opening We are currently accepting resumes for the full time salary position of Children s Ministry Assistant of St. Luke United Methodist Church. The position reports to the Director of Children s Ministries. The Children s Ministries Assistant will be responsible for overseeing special event programming and assisting the Children s Ministry Director with Sunday morning children s events, Wednesday events, evening programming and volunteer recruitment. This individual will also be responsible for organizing and supplying materials for the Children s Ministry rooms in order to facilitate a positive environment for children to develop. Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references with contact information to the St. Luke Chief Administrative Officer, Gene Cone, c/o St. Luke United Methodist Church, PO Box 867, Columbus, GA the Corner Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, jmoore@stlukeum.com WEBSITE: Sunday Night, July 26th ALL CORNER YOUTH ACTIVITIES that evening will be at the Amos home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This is our annual baptism service. If you have accepted Christ this year, come and get baptized. We will have a Low Country Boil for dinner with all the fixins! Bring your swim suit, towel and friends. Synthesis Retreat (Corner Leadership Team) July 31st- August 2nd. Go to and fill out an application for the 2015/16 team ASAP. The Corner Tours BBQ Tour Mondays have seen a huge turnout each week. Next tour dates are July 20th & July 27th. Meet us at the Corner at noon. (Locations will be given). Come hang out with us this summer and see firsthand God at work in the lives of these students here. JMo