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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 February 19, 2017 No. 8 STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE NEWS Children s Ministries Director: As you know by now, Nickie Tillery has stepped down as our Children s Ministries Director. Nickie has done a wonderful job of building up our children s ministry over the last three years. Everyone was energized by her passion and gratified by her love of children. Nickie s job will be difficult to fill, but we are confident that God will lead us to the right leader for this vital ministry. We are forming a search committee to discern God s leading in this area. The committee will consist of both Staff Parish Relations Committee Members and those beyond the membership of SPRC. Please pray for this search committee s work and please offer your insights as to the future direction of children ministry. Music Ministry Director: This year Doyle Register began his twentieth year as Director of Music Ministries at St. Luke. Before that, he served as the Interim Director. And before serving as Interim Director he served as a college music intern and a volunteer member of the chancel choir. For the last fifty years, Doyle has been a vital part of music ministry at St. Luke! With a remarkable legacy of music and mentoring young people, Doyle has decided to retire at the end of June this year. We have much to celebrate for Doyle s contribution to the life of St. Luke. Meanwhile, we will be forming a search committee for a new Director of Music Ministries, structured in the same way as described in the search committee mentioned above. Again, we ask for your prayers as the committee works on St. Luke s behalf in this important ministry. In both of these important searches, we will strive to discern the leadership needed to embrace the future to which God is calling us. We will also seek ways to express our love and gratitude to both Doyle and Nickie for their love and devotion that has served us faithfully and brought us to this point in our journey as a congregation. Robert Beckum rbeckum@stlukeum.com We are so very pleased to have Bishop James King to preach for us next Sunday, February 26, at the 8:25 and 10:55 a.m. services!

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. February 19, th Sunday after the Epiphany 8:25 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Color: Green Invitation to Worship The Prelude (Bessie Howard Ward Handbell Choir)... Chimings of Great Joy... D.R. Edwards Call to Worship (10:55 a.m. James Turner)... On Eagle s Wings...arr. M. Hayes *Hymn... Love Divine, All Loves Excelling...Number 384 *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.)... Elizabeth Meyer Gravlee and Lowery Anne Gravlee Daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson (Jamie) Gravlee 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 Elizabeth Meyer and Lowery Anne with a community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their trust in God and be found faithful in their service to others. We will pray for them, that they may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life. BHW Handbells... Pastorale...B. Burroughs (Chris Campbell-French Horn) 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 (10:55 a.m.)...the Rev. Cindy Cox 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... Open My Eyes, That I May See...Number 454 The Offertory Prayer (8:25 a.m.)...the Rev. Robert Beckum (10:55 a.m.)...the Rev. Brett Maddocks Offertory (8:25 a.m., James Turner)... On Eagle s Wings...arr. M. Hayes **(10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir)... Psalm 84: Cantique de Jean Racine...G. Fauré *The Dedication of Offerings... The Doxology...Number 95 *The Written Word...I Corinthians 15:49-58 (p.166, NT) in pew Bible The Spoken Word... The Rev. Robert Beckum I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting *Hymn... He Leadeth Me...Number 128 *The Benediction Benediction Response... Amen...Danish Postlude (Adleyn Scott, Organ)... Salvation Unto Us has Come...J.S. Bach *Standing as able ** See Music Box *** quick means living ; catholic means universal, or the global Church

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, February 19 8:25 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (MIN) 9:30 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) 3-5:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study (Respite Facility, 1021 Third Ave) 5-6:00 p.m. High School/Middle School Youth Ministry (The Corner, MIN) 5-7:00 p.m. Extreme Kids (LD, MIN- GYM) 11:30 p.m. Tape Delayed broadcast of The Nine worship service, WTVM Channel 9. Monday, February 20 NO SLS/Preschool (Winter Break)/ELC Closed Monday only 8:00 p.m. College Night (College House) Tuesday, February 21 NO SLS/Preschool (Winter Break) 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.) 10:30 a.m. Circle 2 Meeting (Room 110, Main) 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Shaw Classroom, Main) 3:00 p.m. SLS Student Council Meeting (Stockwell Hall, Main) Wednesday, February 22 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) 3:15 p.m. Children s Choir (Meeting Room, MIN) 3:30 p.m. Middle School Bible Study (The Corner, 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 Pack 35 (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) 7:30 p.m. High School Co-ed Bible Study (Home of Jonathan & Lisa Moore) 8:20 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team (Chapel, Main) Thursday, February 23 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 (SD, MIN) 12 Noon Women s Bible Study (Conference Room, Main) College House (College House) SLS Board Meeting (Meeting Room, MIN) Friday, Februay 24 5:00 p.m. Harris County Jr. ROTC Banquet (LD, MIN) Saturday, February 25 11:00 a.m. Women s Conference Luncheon (LD, MIN) 12:00 p.m. Baby Shower (SD, MIN) Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/min (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms. WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER - February 22 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 Glazed Salmon, Green Bean, Rice with Sundried Apricots, Salad, Rolls, Cakes 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, Psalm 84: Cantique de Jean Racine Gabriel Fauré/arr. Hal Hopson O Lord of Hosts, how lovely are Thy dwellings. My soul longs for Thy courts, O Lord. How lovely are Thy dwellings, O Lord of Hosts. My heart and flesh cry out; O Lord, for Thee my heart and flesh cry out. O blest are they whose hope is forever in Thee; who praise Thy name, who sing their songs within Thy holy house. O Lord, incline Thine ear; look down, my spirit longs for Thee. A Sun and Shield is the Lord of Hosts. O Lord of Hosts, how lovely are Thy dwellings. My soul it longs for the courts of the Lord. My soul, it longs for Thee, O Lord of Hosts. O Lord, for Thee my heart and flesh cry out. In Thee I trust; look down and hear my prayer. O hear my prayer. O Lord, hear my prayer. WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching, Santos serán, porque santo soy yo, Levítico 19: 1-2, 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 and in honor of Vince Haneman on his 92nd birthday by the family. OPEN ALTAR FLOWERS DATE: April 2, 23, May 28, June 4 and 11. Please contact Maggie at maggie@stlukeum.com. OUR KNOWN SICK: St. Francis: Fred Young CICU 5. IN MEMORIAM: Mrs. Ellen Sargent February 9, 2017 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. CRADLE ROLL: Mr. and Mrs. Duncan (Courtney) Foster announce the birth of their daughter, Sydney Walsh Foster, January 24, 2017, Tupelo, MS. Grandparents: Duke and Mary Lewis Walsh. A rose has been placed in the chancel area in her honor. 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

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 and 10:55 a.m. service 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. CHOIR is open to all children from K-5th grade. cornerkidz@stlukeum.com Practice Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. Choir Performances - Sunday, March 5th and April 16th. EXTREME KIDS 2017 Dates for Extreme Kids are: Feb. 19th, 26th, March 5th from 5-7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. $4/per child includes dinner. EASTER EGG HUNT Sunday April 9th at Woodruff Park, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Please join us for family fun including inflatables, yard games, an arts and crafts section, food trucks and, of course, an EGG HUNT! If you are interested in attending please donate 12 filled Easter eggs in any of the marked buckets around the St. Luke campus. SLSC- ST. LUKE SUMMER CAMP June 18th-22, Camp Lee, Anniston, AL For Completed 3rd grade- 5th grade campers. 7th-8th grade Counselors in Training 9th-12th grade Senior Counselors MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MORE INFO COMING SOON Sports Camp: June 5th 9th. VBS: July 17th 21st for completed Kindergarten- 5th grade Preschool Camps: Community Helpers Camp June 5th - 9th Mini Galactic Starveyor s Camp: July 24th -28th 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 March 17, UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Circle 2: Tuesday, February 21, 10:30 a.m., in Room 110. Join us for a tea party. 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 Ruehl_Clifton@ columbusstate.edu ISRAEL ADVENTURE Family Trip May 2018 cindy@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 Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mrs. Myrna Roberts by Ms. Dee Rainey. In memory of Mrs. Mary Harcourt by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Flowers. Respite Memory Garden: In memory of Mrs. Frances Garner by Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams. St. Luke School Annual Fund: In memory of Mr. Greg Whitehead by Marie Sparks, Colleen Rustin, Team Masic (Karen Brown, Terri Davis, Kelly Masic, Joy Moore, Margaret Phillips, Eden Treadway), and Capitol Materials. -Respite Care- Caring for loved ones and caregivers. Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, or Feeling stressed? Try volunteering! A growing body of research points to the social, emotional and physical health benefits of volunteering. The social connection of helping and working with others can have a profound effect on overall psychological well-being. Nothing relieves stress better than a meaningful connection with another person. The Respite Care Ministry needs volunteers. Give us a call and schedule a visit; it will benefit you as much as this vital ministry. 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 High School/Middle School Youth Ministry at The Corner. High School Co-ed Bible Study, for the next 5 Wednesday nights, 7:30 p.m. at Jonathan and Lisa s house. Souled Out Summer for Middle School and High School is June 5-9, 2017 in Panama City beach! Registration begins soon! MARCH MADNESS MARCH 3-4 Friday Night Concert 7PM (Open to the Community) Tickets $10 in advanced On sale now in the Ministry Center $20 at the door Register your team today at Cost per team: $30 (Ages Welcome) Prize of $300 Includes 1 T-shirt per player Meal included on Friday night