MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2013 QUIET DISCIPLE

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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 49 September 1, 2013 No. 35 During the last few months your pastor and staff have been engaged in conversations with other uptown pastors and uptown service ministries about possibilities for our congregations coordinating efforts in ministry for greater effectiveness and efficiency. These conversations have involved all segments of our community, especially the Mayor s Opportunity Center Task Force. Mayor Tomlinson will share with us a vision for responding to the city s issues of homelessness and poverty. Faith communities have a vital role in the life of this wonderful city. Certainly, we can do more and do better working together than we can in isolation. It is a pleasure to welcome one of our own to the St. Luke pulpit next Sunday at 10:55 a.m. MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR September 8, 2013 Her Honor, Mayor Teresa Tomlinson will share progress on the city s effort to address the needs of the homeless. Speaking at 10:55 a.m. worship service CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2013 QUIET DISCIPLE On Tuesday, August 27, the Rev. Robert Beckum and representatives of the United Methodist Women presented Mrs. Fannie Clements with the 2013 Quiet Disciple Award. Congratulations Mrs. Fannie Clements! Pictures of the event may be seen on St. Luke s facebook page. Robert Beckum rbeckum@stlukeum.com

2 ORDER OF WORSHIP 11:00 a.m. service streamed at and broadcast at WRLD 95.3 FM Tape-delayed on WTVM Channel 9 at 10:00 a.m. September 1, 2013 Communion Sunday 8:25 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Color: White Invitation to Worship The Prelude (Adleyn Scott)... It Is Well...E. Whitsett *Hymn... O Spirit of the Living God...Number 539 *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. The Sacrament of Baptism (10:55 a.m.)...madelyn Grace Carter Daughter 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 Madelyn Grace with a community of love and forgiveness, that she may grow in her trust in God and be found faithful in her service to others. We will pray for her, that she may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life. The Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer...(8:25 a.m.) The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard (10:55 a.m.) The Rev. Brett Maddocks The Children s Sermon (10:55 a.m.)...the Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard Children (5 yr Kindergarten through third grade) are invited to go to the chapel for Children s Worship. *Hymn... What A Friend We Have In Jesus...Number 526 The Offertory Prayer...The Rev. Beckum Offertory (Solo, Hannah Ayers)... Yes, My Jesus Loves Me...M. McDonald Josh Franklin, Saxophone *The Dedication of Offerings... The Doxology...Number 95 *The Written Word...Matthew 11:28-30 (p. 11 NT in pew Bible) The Spoken Word... Rest For Your Soul...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: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Great Thanksgiving...Number Sacrament of Holy Communion (Please see text to communion anthem in music box) *Hymn... More Love To Thee...Number 453 *The Benediction The Benediction Response... Amen...J. Rutter Postlude (Adleyn Scott, Organ)... Prelude and Fugue in G...J.S. Bach * Standing as able ** See Music Box *** quick means living ; catholic means universal, or the global Church STAY TUNED: Beginning September 15, St. Luke worship service radio broadcasts will move from FM 95.3 to FM 103.7, which offers a stronger signal and broader audience.

3 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, September 1 8:25 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main) 9:00 a.m. The Nine, Contemporary Service (MIN) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School/Youth Sunday School Assembly ( The Corner Student Center, MIN) 10:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School (The Corner, MIN) 10:55 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main)/Broadcast over WRLD 95.3 FM and at beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel, Main) 2:00 p.m. Hispanic Fellowship (Stockwell, Main) 5:30 p.m. Student Youth Ministry Worship ( The Corner Student Center, MIN) 6:30 p.m. College Ministry (College House) Monday, September 2 - Closed for the Labor Day Holiday Tuesday, September 3 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting (SD, MIN)/Susan Graham s Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) Civitan (SD, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Lions Club (SD, MIN) 4:40 p.m. US Foods District Sales Meeting (SD, MIN) Wednesday, September 4 8:45 a.m. SLS 4th-8th Chapel (Sanctuary, Main) 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 (Sanctuary) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (LD, MIN) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (MIN) 6:00 p.m. Student Discipleship Groups ( The Corner Student Center, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Puppets (Children s Choir Room) 6:30 p.m. Scout Pack #35 (Chapel & Gym) 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room)/Bible Study in Spanish (Room 110, Main) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel) Thursday, September 5 9:15 a.m. Revelation Women s 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 College Luncheon (College House)/Private Event (Meeting Room, MIN) Women s Bible Study (Conf. Rm., Main) 3:30 p.m. SLS Faculty Meeting (SD, MIN) Friday, September 6 5:00 p.m. Miles/Ogletree Rehearsal Dinner (SD, MIN) 6:00 p.m. Miles/Ogletree Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Saturday, September 7 10:30 a.m. First Saturday (Stockwell Hall) 4:00 p.m. Miles/Olgetree Wedding (Sanctuary) 5:00 p.m. Miles/Ogletree Reception (LD, MIN) Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/min (Ministry Center) Contact the Ministry Center for information about booking rooms or scheduling events. PASTOR ON CALL: HOLY COMMUNION: All persons who confess Christ as their Savior, regardless of age or denomination, are invited to share in the Sacrament of Holy Communion today, Sept. 1. Come forward at the indication of the ushers and stand or kneel in prayer at the chancel rail for as long as you like, then cup your hands to indicate your readiness to receive the Sacrament. After you have partaken of the cup, you may remain in prayer or return to your seat. Those who wish to receive Holy Communion in their seats may so indicate to the usher. The offering plates at the heads of the side aisle are to receive gifts for the Samaritan Fund, our Outreach Ministry. Please give generously as God gives you the ability. WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER September 4 - Ministry Center Program: The Rev. Mike McAfee Why Pray for Healing? 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: Chicken and Dumplings, Salad, Sweet Peas, Baby Carrots, Cobbler and Ice Cream. Name: Adults ($7.00) Children and Students ($3.00) Daytime Phone:

4 Music Box Doyle Register, Director of Music Ministries, Holy Is The Lord Franz Shubert/arr. Fred Bock 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 is the Lord. Holy ev rywhere adored; holy is the Lord. You ll want to stay for the postlude this Sunday to hear Adleyn Scott play Bach s Prelude and Fugue in G minor. WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m., Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quinones, preaching. ALTAR FLOWERS: The beautiful flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God and in honor of the ministerial staff of St. Luke by the Seekers Sunday School Class. ALTAR FLOWER DATES: Sept. 22, October 27, December 15. If you are interested in any of the dates listed, please contact Maggie at maggie@stlukeum.com for available dates. OUR KNOWN SICK: Emory University Hospital: Doug Harvey. St. Francis: Maudie Huff, 343. Magnolia Manor Rehab: Fannie Clements, 116, Claire Elkhouli, 118. WELCOME TO THE NINE Join us Sunday morning in the Ministry Center at 9:00 a.m. Come early for donuts and coffee; stay for awesome community, exciting worship, relevant preaching and experiencing God. Rev. Brett Maddocks is in the middle of four week series, The The Nine. This week s sermon is Disciple, Luke Children s Church is offered for children 5-K through 3rd grade. Rev. Beckum resumes messages September 8th. See you Sunday at The Nine! adult bible studies this fall Sundays 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School Classes 5:00-7:00 p.m. Disciple I, a 34-week intensive survey of the entire Bible, Disciple I focuses on transformation, not information. Teacher: Marc Reid, Marc@servicecpa.com. Classes begin September 8 th. Register at erin@st lukeum.com. Fee is $35, which covers the cost of the required workbook. Visit here for a sample lesson: loads/disciple/samplelessons.pdf. Tuesdays 7:00 a.m., Men s Bible Study, led by the Rev. Robert Beckum. Current study is on Jeremiah. Continental breakfast is offered. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Gideon, Your Weakness, God s Strength, by Priscilla Shirer (books are $14), 7 week study starting Sept. 3. Books available Sept 3. Contact Susan Graham, sgraham@knology.net for information or to reserve a book. Ministry Center Mtg Rm. 2:00-3:00 p.m., The Spirit-Filled Follower of Jesus, a Design for Discipleship Study. Led by Suzanne McCluskey and Kent Butler. Register or get more info by contacting Kent, kent24@gmail.com. Study begins at the McCluskey home: 1910 Hilton Avenue. Thursdays 9:15-11:45 a.m. Revelation, Part 3, a Precept Bible study for women. Preschool Childcare provided with notification. Teacher: Amy Ward, amyward@knology.net. Register by contacting Amy directly. Ministry Center Mtg Rm. Study begins August :00 noon-1:00 p.m. Women s Bible Study. Preschool childcare provided with notification. Teacher: Cindy Garrard, cindy@stlukeum.com. Book: When You Pray: Daily Practices for Prayerful Living, Bishop Rueben Job (about $11 from Amazon); study guide written by Cindy Garrard. Study begins August 29 th. Bring your lunch; no registration required. Conf. Rm, main bldg.

5 Children s Ministry Loretta Dunbar, Minister of Children and Education, loretta@stlukeum.com Hannah Ayers, Children s Music and Arts Director, hayers@stlukeum.com Children s Worship Children ages Kindergarten 3 rd grade are invited to Turner Chapel for an extended time of worship. Rev. Cindy Garrard will be leading worship David Becomes King 2 Samuel 5:1 5; Psalm 37. Parent helpers: Tyler & Eleanore Townsend and Moffett & Molly Flournoy. Children ushers: Elizabeth Bickerstaff and Chase Townsend. Third Graders receive their new Bibles in worship on Sunday, September 8 th! Contact Erin Knight, erin@stlukeum.com or , to confirm the spelling of your child s full name. Please also call if you haven t received information about this or you are new to the community and would like more information. Special thank you from Open Door It is a beautiful thing when someone gives from his or her heart to help another in need. Your kind gift of backpacks, hygiene items and towels is helping someone find restored hope for a better tomorrow. Thank you for caring about these whom Jesus called the least of these. As Jesus said, When you ve done it unto them, you ve done it unto me. Children donated these items during Vacation Bible School. ADDRESSES: If you would like to receive s (or be removed from our files) about children s activities, please send a confirmation to Erin Knight at erin@stlukeum.com. St. Luke Cub Scouts Pack 35 is looking for new Cub Scouts! Join Cub Scouting night will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at 6:30 pm in the Ministry Center Gym. Interested boys in first-fifth grade can learn more about Scouting and enjoy the fun. Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and register during Join Cub Scouting night. MEN S FALL DISCIPLESHIP RETREAT The St. Luke Men s Ministry will hold its Fall Discipleship Breakfast Tuesday, September 24, with featured speaker Allen Levi. His message on discipleship will be an encouraging and challenging way to kick-off your Fall season. All men are invited to join us for a full buffet breakfast in the Ministry Center on September 24 beginning at 7:00 a.m. The program will conclude by 8:15 a.m. Cost is $7. For reservations, please call Maggie at or her at Maggie@stlukeum.com. -Respite Care- Caring for loved ones and caregivers.. Carol Boers, Director of Respite Ministry, or cboers@stlukeum.com We have limited openings. Please contact us if you would like for information to need to schedule a visit. WALK TO END ALZHEIMER S Friday, September 27, Downtown Columbus. Support the St. Luke Respite Care team by walking or making a donation! Register or donate online by going to Look for St. Luke Respite Care Team! Thanks. Grief Support Group Six-week grief support group led by Lucy Murillo, LPC, Mondays, Sept. 9 through Oct. 14, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Respite Care Building. Registration: Maggie at or Maggie@ stlukeum.com. Family and friends welcome. No charge. TRAVEL SIZE TOILETRIES: Please collect your unopened, unused hotel and travel-sized toiletries and bring them to the box in the breezeway outside the chapel. These are shared with Open Door s Homeless Showering Program. Thank you! St. Luke Free spirits Lake Junaluska Adult Retreat Oct , 2013 Cost: Single $375/person, Double $275/person Includes: Transportation, meals (unless otherwise noted), lodging. Friday evening: Junaluska Singers Saturday: Biltmore Mansion tour Sunday: Worship with Rev. Dick Reese Reservations or more information: or kym@stlukeum.com 3 rooms left!!

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 Memorial Maintenance Fund: In honor of the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Beckum, the Rev. and Mrs. Emory Gilbert, Mrs. William Montgomery, and Mrs. Jan Ellis by Mrs. Louise Martin. In memory of the Rev. William O. Powell by Mr. and Mrs. Houser Pugh. Music Fund: In memory of Mrs. Patsy Kimbrough by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Newman. In memory of Mr. James Sturkie by Rev. and Mrs. Gaston Pollock. Music Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mr. Erling Pedersen by Ms. Nancy Pedersen. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register by Mrs. Gladys Pitts. In honor of Mrs. Frances Smith by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. In memory of Mr. Jack Copelan by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sigmund. In memory of Mr. James Sturkie by Mr. and Mrs. Doug Harvey, Ms. Nancy Pedersen, and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. Samaritan Fund: In memory of Mrs. Patsy Kimbrough by Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams and Mrs. Katharine Kimbrough. Naomi Cattle Barn Fund: In memory of Mrs. Patsy Kimbrough by Mr. Norris Randall. Naomi s Village Fund: In honor of Mrs. Kay Denes by Ms. Nancy Pedersen. December First Saturday Fund: In honor of Rev. Helen Berenthien and in memory of Mr. James Strode by Mr. and Mrs. William Montgomery. Organ Fund: In memory of Mr. James Sturkie by Mr. and Mrs. Rick McKnight. Food Pantry: In memory of Mrs. Dorothy Nix by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Richardson and Ms. Ann Spencer. Respite Care: In memory of the Rev. William O. Powell by the Lee-Scott Academy and Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Jones. In memory of Mr. Billy Mixon by Mrs. Joan Mize Holder. In memory of Mr. Carl V. Harvard by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. SEPTEMBER IS PEANUT BUTTER MONTH! Please bring your donations of plastic jars of peanut butter to the donation tubs around the church. THURSDAY MEN S DISCIPLESHIP GROUP The Thursday evening Men s Discipleship Group that meets at 7:00 p.m. at McDonalds on Milgen Rd. welcomes any men who would like to join the group. Current group consists of Sam Warren, James Crosse, Brad Woodall, Bob Pearson and is led by Jerry Elmore. Call Jerry at if interested. PRAYER LIST: DEPLOYED MILITARY PERSONNEL Please call the church office to add the name of your currently deployed friend or relative. Currently Deployed: David Cripe Lee Pearce Rick Hyanes Matthew Wardecker Jake Oliver William Shannon UNITED METHODIST WOMEN UMW Luncheon: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 12 Noon, St. Luke Ministry Center. Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Carroll When does the Bible say I can retire? Reservations: or jwidener@stlukeum.com. ***LIFE is coming September 15*** Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries jmoore@stlukeum.com *ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LIFE IS COMING SEPTEMBER 15! You do not want to miss this Life altering, radical, exciting, PACKED OUT, experience!!! Come every Sunday and find out more details as we gear up for THE GREATEST FALL EVER!!! God is doing big things at The Corner (The Student Ministry of St. Luke!) We had an AMAZING Summer, and now Fall is here! Around the office at the Corner, we are setting new Sunday Communities (Formerly known as Sunday School) into place and putting the finishing touches on LIFE! The Corner Worship is EVERY Sunday NIGHT from 5:30-7:30 P.M. ($2 for supper). We eat, we play (video games, ping-pong, 4 square, basketball, etc.then WE WORSHIP AND GET INTO GOD S WORD from 6:00 7:30 P.M. We have the best student worship band anywhere! Zoe, Sarah, Michelle, Darren, John, Will, Reid, Mallory and Jake are leading us every week into God s presence! The Corner is Passionate about Christ and about YOU! *Keep your eyes on this spot for more details on upcoming events this Fall DNOW, 5TH QUARTER, LOCK-IN, AND A TON MORE AWESOME EVENTS!!!