Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You

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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 52 April 3, 2016 No. 14 Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You A Six Session Study Beginning April p.m. Upstairs in the Ministry Center (Child Care Provided) Led by Robert and Mary Pat Beckum Soul Keeping helps Christians rediscover their soul--the best connection to God there is--and find out why it s hurting and why neglecting it set so many believers back spiritually. Six Sessions: 1. What is the soul? 2. The struggle of the soul. 3. What the soul needs. 4. The practice of grace. 5. The practice of gratitude. 6. The practice of growth. Sign up by ing maggie@stlukeum.com or calling the church office at Robert Beckum rbeckum@stlukeum.com

2 SUNDAY 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. April 3, 2016 Acolytes (10:55 a.m.): Kate Cartwright and Brooke Tillery. 2nd Sunday of Easter 8:25 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Color: White Chiming of the Hour Invitation to Worship The Prelude (Aesook Lim, Organ)... Alleluia...J.F. Dandrieu *Hymn... Praise to the Lord, the Almighty... Number 139 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. Announcement... Mr. Gene Cone, for the Pastoral Institute 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... (8:25 a.m.) The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard (10:55 a.m.) The Rev. Brett Maddocks After the Children s Sermon at 10:55 a.m., 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. Please take time to register your attendance on the fellowship roll and pass it down your pew! *Hymn... Majesty, Worship His Majesty...Number 176 He Is Lord...Number 177 The Offertory Prayer...The Rev. Beckum Offertory (8:25 a.m., Shana Monteith)... God of Grace...K. Getty and J. Rea (10:55 a.m., Doyle Register)... In Remembrance of Our Lord...L. Dengler The Dedication of Offerings... The Doxology...Number 95 *The Written Word...Luke 24:13-35 (p. 84, NT) in pew Bible The Spoken Word... Made Known In the Breaking of Bread..The Rev. Robert Beckum The Invitation and Confession Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another: God, we are called to follow You, but we do not respond. We are commanded to love one another, but we continue in our old ways. We are asked to spread the Good News of Your love to every part of our world, but we find the mission too difficult. We do not love You with our whole heart, or our neighbors as ourselves. We come today looking for Good News. Forgive our sins. The Great Thanksgiving... pg Sacrament of Holy Communion *Hymn... Breathe on Me, Breath of God...Number 420 *The Benediction Benediction Response... Amen...Danish Postlude (Adleyn Scott, Organ)...Toccata on O Sons and Daughters...L. Farnam *Standing as able *** quick means living ; catholic means universal, or the global Church

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, April 3 VIP all week 8:25 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (MIN) 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) 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) 2:00 p.m. Hispanic Fellowship (Stockwell Hall) Monday, April 4 - SLS Billboard project all week (Stockwell Hall) 12 Noon SLS PTO Board Meeting (Meeting Room, MIN) 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 3:30 p.m. Bricks for Kids (Stockwell Hall) 7:00 p.m. College Bible Study (College House) Tuesday, April 5 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 8am - 7 pm Open Enrollment Meeting (Shaw) 9:30 a.m. Susan Graham s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Civitan (SD, MIN) 3:30 p.m. Bricks for Kids (Stockwell Hall, Main)/SLS Student Council (Stockwell Hall) 5:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girl Scouts (Large Classroom, MIN) Wednesday, April 6 9:35 a.m. Preschool/ELC Chapel (Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 10:30 a.m. Stay-at-home Moms Bible study (coley.mayne@googl .com for location) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 3:00 p.m. 2nd Grade Brownies (Aerobics Room, MIN) 3:15 p.m. Take the Lead (Library) 3:30 p.m. Middle School Girls/Guys Bible Studies (The Corner, MIN) Children s Choir (Large Classroom, MIN) 5:00 p.m. Handbells (Choir Suite, Main) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (LD, MIN) The Talk (SD, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Children s Choir (Large Classroom, MIN) 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Packs 35 (Commons Area)/Cub Scout Pack 35 (Stockwell Hall) 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Spanish/College Girls Bible Study (Lisa Williams Home) 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir (Music Suite, Main) 7:30 p.m. High School Bible Study (Home of Jonathan & Lisa Moore) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel) Thursday, April 7 8:45 a.m. Women s Bible Study (SD, MIN)/SLS ITBS Testing (NOW Class) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (SD, MIN) 12 Noon Women s Bible Study (Conf. Rm., Main) Free College Luncheon (College House) 3:15 p.m. SLS Faculty Meeting (SD, MIN) Friday, April 8 8:35 a.m. Moms in Prayer (Corner Café, MIN) 12 Noon Muscogee Retired Educators Luncheon (LD, MIN) 6:00 p.m. Southeast Movers Basketball (Gym) Saturday, April 9 8:30 a.m. Southeast Movers Basketball (Gym) 6:00 p.m. Harris County High Prom (LD, MIN) Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/min (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms. WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER April 6 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, Teriyaki Stir Fry Beef, Mixed Vegetables, Rice, 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 In Remembrance of Our Lord arr. Lee Dengler Jesus, loving Savior, Redeemer, dearest Friend; as we drink His living water, we will never be thirsty again. Jesus, Bread of Heaven, Provider of my soul; as we share in His communion, we long for the day we are made whole. Let our humble souls give thanks as our hearts are fed; for our lives, this gift of grace outpoured; as we share this sacrament, this cup, this living bread, in remembrance of our Lord. Jesus, Lamb of sorrow, our Shepherd of life and breath; as we taste of His suff ring, we rejoice in His triumph over death! Let our humble souls give thanks as our hearts are fed; for our lives, this gift of grace outpoured; as we share this sacrament, this cup, this living bread in remembrance of our Lord. May we live our lives worthy of His sacrifice, in remembrance of our Lord. WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching, Testigos de EL, Hechos 5: 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 honor of the Discovery Class by Ms. Judy Thomas. OUR KNOWN SICK: Midtown Medical Center: Landry Wayne Isom, SC Nursery. Hughston (Northside Medical Center): Louise Martin, 332. Regional Rehab. (Phenix City): Mark Hammer, 102. IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Polly Corn Miller March 30, 2016 CRADLE ROLL: Mr. and Mrs. Bo (Lauren) Isom announce the birth of a son, Landry Wayne Isom, March 27, 2016, Columbus, GA. Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Kermit (Renee) Griner. A rose has been placed in the Ministry Center in his honor. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Wynema Sam ) Gates, who were married March 26, 2016 in Bainbridge, GA. NEW MEMBERS: Marilú Garcia Ruiz. She comes by profession of faith. Mrs. Mary Hermann comes by transfer of her membership from another denomination. She is pictured with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Robin) Harrell. Right from the Start Annual Luncheon Thursday, April 14 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. St. Luke Ministry Center $35 per person $250 per table Featuring Best-selling Author and Relationship Expert Shaunti Feldhahn Thursday, April :00 p.m. St. Luke Ministry Center $30 per couple Limited Seating Register at Nursery and childcare provided. PASTOR ON CALL 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

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. Choir: Wednesdays in the Ministry Center at 3:15-4:30 and 6:15-7p.m. ST. LUKE SUMMER CAMP 2016: We are only accepting waiting list applications for CIT program. We still need campers and counselors to apply. ST. LUKE SUMMER CAMP (OVERNIGHT CAMP) June Camp Lee, Anniston, AL Week long overnight camp for completed 3rd-5th graders. Help our Preschool GROW Areas we are currently improving: Curriculum Enhancement: Gently used or new ipads, chargers or monetary donations. Improving the courtyard playground: Monetary donations to improve safety and update equipment. St. Luke Preschool needs your prayers, love and support to continue to blossom. scarr@stlukeum.com or ntillery@stlukeum.com for more information. The Early Learning Center provides full day year-round care in a loving Christian environment. We invite you to come and learn about our 3K & 4K programs at our Open House on Sunday, April 10th from 2:00-4:00 PM. These age groups apply to children with birthdates from September 1, 2011 through August 31, If you have any questions please call NEW BIBLE STUDY BEGINNING APRIL 10 Soul Keeping by John Ortberg Taught by Robert & Mary Pat Beckum Sunday nights beginning April 10 from 5-7:00 p.m. GET YOUR PRIDE ON! MUSCOGEE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE Friday, April 29th! Join the St. Luke Lions for this campus-wide event as St. Luke Church, School*, Preschool, ELC, Corner, Older Adult, CornerKids, Respite, and College Ministries are all invited to participate! We re not Lion, this is going to be a GRRRRRReat event! Go to this link to sign up for our team, the St. Luke Lions. TR?frid=70838&pg=team&team id= Team captain is Jennifer Oliver, joliver@ stlukeum.com. This event this year will be at Memorial Stadium, which offers easy, safe parking. Hakuna Matata: cancer-free is our Philosophy! *St. Luke School s presentation of Disney s, The Lion King, Jr. begins Friday, April 29 as well. Parents, actors, and supporters are invited to come to the Relay for Life after the performance!

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 Food Pantry: In memory of Mrs. Ruth Mathis by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hall. In memory of Mr. Joe Harrell and Mrs. Memory Martin by Mrs. Clara Honan. In memory of Mr. Skip Wilheit by Mrs. Ruth Wilheit Laney, Matt and Dawn Laney, and Austin and Allison Laney Harrison. In memory of Mrs. Jane Blackmar and Mr. Joe Harrell by Ms. Jenna Robinson. In honor of Mr. Mark Hammer by Mr. and Mrs. Rick Anthony. Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mrs. Ruth Mathis by Dr. Frank Delgado. In memory of Mrs. Mary Pierson and Mrs. Memory Martin by Mr. Frank Romeo and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Butler. In memory of Mrs. Jane Blackmar by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bradley, Mrs. Joanne B. Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Hollis Sigman, Ms. Patty Branch, and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Belk, Ms. Mary Belk and Mr. and Mrs. John Woolfolk. In memory of Mrs. Mary Pierson by Mr. Walter Miller. Music Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mrs. Jane Blackmar, Mr. Roy Miskelley, Rev. Emory Gilbert, and in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register by Mr. and Mrs. David Smart. In memory of Mrs. Memory Martin by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. In honor of the music ministry participants during Lent and Easter by Ms. Nancy Pedersen. Music Fund: In memory of Mrs. Jane Blackmar by Mrs. Loraine Stewart. In memory of Mr. Mac Forte, IV by Ms. Michelle Schiavone. Chancel Choir Fund: In memory of Mrs. Frances Smith by Mr. William F. Lee, Jr. Respite Care Fund: In memory of Mrs. Frances Smith by Mr. William F. Lee, Jr. In memory of Mrs. Jane Blackmar and Mrs. Memory Martin by Mr. and Mrs. William C. Huff. Samaritan Fund: In memory of Rev. Emory Gilbert by Mr. and Mrs. Doug Harvey and Ms. Ailene Mooney. In honor of Rev. and Mrs. Gaston Pollock by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. In memory of Mrs. Memory Martin by Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Haneman. UMCOR Fund: In memory of Mr. Richard Ito, Sr. by Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams. -Respite Care- Caring for loved ones and caregivers. Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, or Why Volunteer? Studies show that the more people volunteer, the happier they are. Compared to people who never volunteer, happiness levels among adults rise 7% for those who volunteer monthly and 16% for people who volunteer weekly. Respite Care is looking for volunteers. We guarantee that as you bring joy to the lives of those served, you will raise your happiness level! APRIL IS MAC & CHEESE MONTH! Please bring your donations of Mac and Cheese to the donation tubs in Stockwell Hall ST. LUKE FREE SPIRITS CALLAWAY GARDENS Pine Mountain, GA Tuesday, April 26, Meet at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $40 (includes lunch, transportation, garden entrance, tour guide and all activities) Reservations required, by April 18th Contact Kym at or kym@stlukeum.com THE CORNER Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, jmoore@stlukeum.com WEBSITE: Souled Out Summer is a 5 day 4 night Student Beach Retreat June 6-10! Our Magic Number is 150 so sign up today! Every year around 20 churches converge on the beach and WORSHIP, STUDY GOD'S WORD, Do organized rec. on the beach, Age and Gender Specific Small Groups, and St. Luke students grow Super Close in community at Souled Out! This year there is a twist too! ****If you are in 6th Grade as a "Welcome to the Youth Group" you are staying in your own 6th Grade Cabins together with your own chaperones! Also, we are taking the 6th and 7th graders to ShipWreck Island one afternoon! EVERYONE ELSE...SOULED OUT WILL BE AS AMAZING AS USUAL FOR ALL OF US! Souled out has truly changed my life and strengthened me as a believer. It s what I look forward to the most every summer! Lindsey Giglio