SGA DISASTER RELIEF. Volume 53 January 29, 2017 No. 5. Robert Beckum, Senior Pastor

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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 January 29, 2017 No. 5 SGA DISASTER RELIEF Devastating storms ripped through South Georgia last weekend, leaving death and destruction in their wake. The most affected areas of the South Georgia Conference were the South Central and Southwest Districts, where 15 people are confirmed dead and at least 43 injured. Just three weeks ago, the same areas were slammed by straight-line winds and tornadoes. While many are still cleaning up from that storm, they have been faced with more rain, winds, and flooding. Bishop Bryan was in the Southwest District, specifically the Albany area, over the weekend and saw firsthand the readiness of area congregations and clergy to respond as needed. One area badly hit was the community surrounding Albany s El Faro United Methodist Hispanic congregation. Many live in a nearby mobile home community and sought shelter at the church. We grieve the loss of life, extensive physical damage, and with those who are suffering. We pray for victims and for early responders, said Bishop R. Lawson Bryan, episcopal leader of the South Georgia Conference. And we thank God that our area United Methodist congregations and clergy already are reaching out to their neighbors to provide help. Please join the prayer support team by praying daily for the response and recovery work that will be shared by cities, counties, churches, and emergency management personnel, said Bishop Bryan. As we bring help and hope to those who are hurting we remind ourselves that we are truly Alive Together in Christ. In addition to your prayers you may contribute to efforts of relief and recovery with a gift. Simply mark your gift for: South Georgia Disaster Relief. Your gift will join those already sent by St. Luke to provide resources for compassionate assistance in this time of great need. Robert Beckum, Senior Pastor rbeckum@stlukeum.com

2 ORDER OF WORSHIP 11:00 a.m. service streamed at and broadcast at FM Tape-delayed on WTVM Channel 9 at 10:00 a.m. January 29, th Sunday after the Epiphany 8:25 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Color: Green Chiming of the Hour Invitation to Worship The Prelude... Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (NETTLETON)...Wyeth/Scott (Adleyn Scott, Organ) Choral Introit (10:55 a.m.)... Surely the Lord Is in This Place...D.E. Wagner *Hymn... Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above...Number 126 *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) 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. The Sacrament of Baptism (10:55 a.m.)...jacob Paul Carter Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Paul Carter As Christ s body, the church, we reaffirm both our rejection of sin and our commitment to Christ. With God s help, we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Jacob Paul with a community of love and forgiveness, that he may grow in his trust in God and be found faithful in his service to others. We will pray for him, that he may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life. Solo (8:25 a.m., Shana Monteith)... O God, Our Help in Ages Past...arr. M. Hayes **Anthem (10:55 a.m. Chancel Choir)... Holy Is the Lord... F. Schubert Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer...The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard 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. Garrard 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... O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go...Number 480 The Offertory Prayer...The Rev. Brett Maddocks Offertory (8:25 a.m., Adleyn Scott, Organ)... There is a Balm in Gilead...C. Callahan (10:55 a.m., Shana Monteith)... O God, Our Help in Ages Past...arr. M. Hayes *The Dedication of Offerings... The Doxology...Number 95 *The Written Word...I Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-19; Acts 1:6-11 (p. 165 & 110, NT) in pew Bible The Spoken Word... THE UP AND COMING CHRIST...The Rev. Beckum *Hymn... Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (Stanzas 1, 2, & 4)...Number 348 *The Benediction Benediction Response... Amen...Danish Postlude (Adleyn Scott, Organ)... Processional...H. Hopson *Standing as able ** See Music Box *** quick means living ; catholic means universal, or the global Church Acolytes (10:55 a.m.): Baylen Whorton and Jake Albright.

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, January 29 VIP Host Week 8:25 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (MIN) 9:15 a.m. Meet and Greet (Parlor) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School/Youth Sunday School Assembly (The Corner, MIN) 10:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School (The Corner, MIN)/College Small Group (College House) Tape delayed broadcast of worship service on WTVM Channel 9. Confirmation Class (The Corner, MIN) 10:55 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main)/Broadcast over WLTC Lite FM and at beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel) 1-2:30 p.m. Hispanic Sunday School Classes and Fellowship (Stockwell Hall) 2-4:00 p.m. SLS/Preschool/ELC Open House (Campus Wide) 3:30 p.m. Leadership Meeting (The Corner) 5-7:00 p.m. High School/Middle School Youth Ministry (The Corner, MIN) Disciple Bible Study (Respite Facility, 1021 Third Ave) 6:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal (Room 110, Main) 11:30 p.m. Tape Delayed broadcast of The Nine worship service, WTVM Channel 9. Monday, January Noon Disciple Group Bible Study (SD, MIN) 1:00 p.m. SL Preschool Dance Recital (LD, MIN) 3:30 p.m. Intramural Basketball (Gym)/Bricks 4 Kids (Shaw) 6:00 p.m. Older Girl Scout (Library) 8:00 p.m. College Night (College House) Tuesday, January 31 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 9:30 a.m. Susan Graham Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Shaw Classroom, Main) 12 Noon Finance Commitee Meeting (SD, MIN) 4:30 p.m. SLS Basketball vs. LaGrange Academy (Gym) 5:30 p.m. Junior Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN) Wednesday, February 1 7:15 a.m. National Junior Honor Society Meeting (Stockwell Hall, Main) 8:35 a.m. SLS 4th-8th Chapel (Sanctuary, Main) 9:00 a.m. Stay at Home Moms Bible Study (Upstairs, MIN) 9:10 a.m. SLS K-3rd Chapel (Sanctuary, Main) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 10:30 a.m. Preschool/ELC Chapel (Chapel, Main) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 3:00 p.m. 3rd Grade Brownie Meeting (Commons Area) 3:15 p.m. Children s Choir (Meeting Room, MIN) 5:00 p.m. Handbells (Choir Suite, Main) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (Large Dining, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Cub Scouts (Stockwell Hall, Main) 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Suite, Main) 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Spanish (Room 110, Main) Wednesday Girls/Guys College Bible Study (Off Campus) Administrative Board Meeting (LD, MIN) 7:30 p.m. High School Co-ed Bible Study (Home of Jonthan & Lisa Moore) 8:20 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team (Chapel, Main) Thursday, February 2 8:45 a.m. Ladies Thursday Morning Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (Small Dining Room, MIN) 12 Noon Women s Bible Study (Conference Room, Main) College House (College House) 2:30 p.m. SLS Faculty Meeting (The Corner) 3:30 p.m. Intramural Basketball (Gym) 6:15 p.m. Cub Scouts (Stockwell Hall, Main) Friday, Februay 3 11:00 a.m. AFLAC Ga South Luncheon (LD, MIN) 3:30 p.m. Intramural Basketball (Gym) Saturday, February 4 8:30 a.m. Middle School Math Tournament (LD, MIN) 9:00 a.m. Intramural Basketball (Gym) 7:00 p.m. Columbus Blackhawks (Gym) Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/min (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms. WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER - February 1 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The serving line is open until 6:30 p.m. Please make or cancel reservations by using the form below, by ing jwidener@stlukeum.com, or by calling before Monday noon. Menu: Fried Chicken, BBQ Shrimp, Mixed Vegetables, White Rice, Salad, Rolls, Cake and Pies. Name: Adults ($7.00) Children ($3.00) Daytime Phone: 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 Mr. Doyle Register, Director of Music Ministries, Holy Is The Lord Franz Shubert/arr. Fred Bock Holy, holy, holy, holy is the Lord. Holy is the Father, holy is the Son, holy is the Spirit; blessed Three in One. In your hearts enthrone Him, there let Him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true. He is God, our Savior, He is Christ the Lord; ever to be worshipped, trusted, and adored. Holy, holy, holy, holy is the Lord. Holy, holy, holy, ev rywhere adored; holy, holy, holy, holy is the Lord. WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, Rev. Ivelisse Quinones, preaching, La iglesia de Cristo 2 Corintios 5: CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (THE NINE): 9:00 a.m., Ministry Center, Rev. Brett Maddocks, preaching. Tape delayed broadcast of The Nine worship service on WTVM Channel 9 at 11:30 p.m. ALTAR FLOWERS: The beautiful flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God by the Discovery Class. OPEN ALTAR FLOWERS DATE: February 26, March 5, 12, 19 and 26. Please contact Maggie at maggie@stlukeum.com. OUR KNOWN SICK: St. Francis: Randy Pickard, 331. Emory University: Ellen Sargent, ICU, A-411. Regional Rehabilitation (Phenix City): Leita Coleman, 107. PLEASE LET US KNOW: Due to HIPAA privacy regulations, hospitals cannot notify us if you are a patient. If you or a loved one have to go to the hospital, please do not assume that the church office knows. We would rather hear about something ten times than not at all! You may call the church at at any time or call the pastors at home! Thanks so much. WELCOME NEW MEMBER: Ms. Sarah Myrick comes by transfer from another United Methodist Church. She is already active in the Discovery Sunday School class. 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 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 is St. Luke s children s ministry program during the Nine & 10:55 a.m. service. K-5th graders are welcome to join us for this engaging worship time. During each service, children are dismissed and escorted to Stockwell Hall. Children should be picked up after the service in Stockwell Hall if they are not attending Sunday School. Corner Kids at The Nine in Stockwell Hall Sunday School at 9:55 a.m. in the classrooms behind Stockwell Hall for K-5th Please pick up promptly at 10:50 a.m. Corner Kids at 10:55 a.m. service in Stockwell Hall CHOIR is open to all children from K-5th grade. twilliams@stlukeum.com Practice Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. EXTREME KIDS 2017 Kicking off Feb. 5th with an ICE SKATING family event! Families meet at the Columbus Ice Rink, 4:00-5:30 p.m.! $5/child $7/adult. Hope to see you there! The other dates for Extreme Kids are: Feb. 12th, 19th, 26th, March 5th and 12th. THE TALK is an engaging 2 hour class for 5th graders and their parents about the sometimes awkward conversation about puberty. Girls Session - February 1st from 5:00-7:30 p.m. (SD, MIN) Boys Session February 8th from 5:00 7:30 p.m. (SD, MIN) $30 per 5th grader, dinner included for both parent and 5th grader, please register online at 10 spots available per session. We have started a waitlist for both sessions. SLSC- ST. LUKE SUMMER CAMP June 18th-22nd Camp Lee, Anniston, AL For Completed 3rd grade- 5th grade campers. 7th-8th grade Counselors in Training 9th-12th grade Senior Counselors St. Luke Free Spirits March Adult Retreat Mobile, Alabama March 28-30, 2017 Cost: Single $370/person Double: $250/person SPACE LIMITED Reservations to or kym@stlukeum.com ISRAEL ADVENTURE Family Trip May 2018 cindy@stlukeum.com OPEN DOOR CLASSIC March 4, k Walk or Run, 1k Fun Stroll Supports ministries of Open Door Community House, a United Methodist Mission Agency Contact cindy@stlukeum.com SUNDAY MORNING CHILDCARE occurs in the preschool wing of Main Church building. For the 9:00 a.m. service, the Ministry Center childcare room will live stream the service on computer and may serve as a crying/nursing room for mothers with infants. Please contact Nicole Mayne for all your nursery needs at nmayne@ 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 acknowledgment sent and mail or bring to the Church Office. Contact TV Ministry: In memory of Mrs. Joyce Laska by Ms. Ruth Anding. Respite Care: In memory of Mrs. Joyce Laska by Mrs. Patty Cardin. Music Fund: In memory of Mrs. Joyce Laska by Judge and Mrs. Arthur Smith and Ellen Smith. Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mrs. Mary Harcourt by Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey Kennon. In memory of Mrs. Margaret McGriff by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Dickson. Samaritan Fund: In memory of Mrs. Carolyn Moore by Mrs. Patricia Newsome. In memory of Mr. Wes Morgan by Mrs. Glenda Merrill. Respite Memory Garden: In honor of Mrs. Diane Hett, Mrs. Geraldine King, and Ms. Norma Butler by Ms. Nancy Pedersen. Food Pantry: In honor of Mr. Patrick Robinson by Ms. Nancy Pedersen. VIP Fund: In memory of Mrs. Myrna Roberts by Dr. and Mrs. Gabe Denes. Naomi s Village: In memory of Mr. Wesley Kiggins by Brooks, Gene III, Will, and Nat Dykes. Music Scholarship Fund: In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sigmund and Mrs. Virginia Jackson by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. -Respite Care- Caring for loved ones and caregivers. Respite Ministry Volunteer Orientation Lunch and Learn Monday, February 6, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Have you thought about volunteering at Respite Care, but feel uncertain if it s for you? Please join us for an informal lunch and learn and find out about this rewarding ministry. For more information, or to reserve a place, Contact Diane Hett, , dhett@stlukeum.com DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRY St. Luke Church is prayerfully seeking a new Director of Children s ministry, who is Christ centered, compassionate, high-energy, self-motivated, and a loving leader to lead our Children's Ministry, birth through fifth grade. Qualifications for this full-time position are experience in Children's Ministry in a large church, at least a Bachelor s degree; a Master s Degree would be preferable. The new Director will have a calling from God to serve children, their families and the adults who will disciple these children. We are seeking the right person, who has the passion and skill set to take an established program to the next level. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, be a team player, and have the ability to recruit, inspire, develop and empower a team of ministry volunteers. The right person must have the ability to create the vision for Children s ministry and be dedicated to making disciples of children through all of the children s ministries of the church. The Director will lead and manage the Children s ministry staff and serve the families of the Children in the Children s ministry. Responsibilities include; managing and overseeing the entire Children s educational ministries including, but not limited to, the Children s Sunday School, Sunday night Bible Study, Wednesday night activities, Children s choir, Children s summer ministries, seasonal events related to Children s ministry, including all Children s Christmas programs, Easter programs, Performing Arts Camp, Mission trips, Vacation Bible School, Children s nurseries, and other duties as assigned. Send resume and cover letter to: Gene Cone gcone@stlukeum.com. The deadline for resumes is February 3, THE CORNER Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, jmoore@stlukeum.com Upcoming Ninth Graders and all high schoolers are invited to apply for Synthesis, our high school leadership team for the 2017/2018 school year! Starting February 1st, the application will be online at Next Leadership Meeting, Sunday, January 29th, 3:30 the Corner. Starting Wednesday night, January 25th, High School Co-ed Bible Study at the home of Jonathan and Lisa. Souled Out Summer for Middle School and High School is June 5-9, 2017 in Panama City beach! Registration begins soon!