COUNTRY C E L E B R A T I O N AND ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Volume 52 July 3, 2016 No. 27

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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 July 3, 2016 No. 27 ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GOD AND COUNTRY C E L E B R A T I O N

2 St. Luke United Methodist Church God and Country Celebration July 3, :30 a.m. A nursery is available for infants through preschoolers. Please see an usher if you need assistance. Please mute beepers, cell phones, watches, etc. before the service begins. Welcome...The Rev. Robert Beckum The Prelude... America, the Beautiful...Ward/Hayes (Karen Lewis, Piano) Overture (Rojay Evans, Director)... Fanfare for the Common Man...Aaron Copland (Brass Ensemble) A Reading from the Declaration of Independence...Mr. Mitch Watts *Presentation of Colors... Russell County Sheriff s Department Honor Guard *The National Anthem...Francis Scott Key/Anonymous Oh, say can you see, by the dawn s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O er the land of the free and the home of the brave? *Pledge to the American Flag: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. *Pledge to the Christian Flag: I pledge allegiance to the Christian Flag and to the Savior for whose Kingdom it stands, one Savior, crucified, risen, and coming again with life and liberty to all who believe. *Posting of the Colors *Hymn... My Country, Tis of Thee...AMERICA My country, tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims pride, from every mountainside let freedom ring! My native country, thee, land of the noble free, thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills; my heart with rapture thrills, like that above. Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet freedom s song; let mortal tongues awake; let all that breathe partake; let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong. **Anthem... Armed Forces Salute...arr. Joyce Eilers Veterans and active duty service personnel, please stand while your branch of service is being honored. The Caisson Song (Army) Semper Paratus (Coast Guard) The Marine s Hymn (Marines) The U.S. Air Force (Air Force) Anchors Aweigh (Navy)

3 Video Remembrance/Special presentation A Prayer for All Military Personnel and Their Families...Major Tony Mayne God Bless the U.S.A....The Nine Praise Band Because He Lives (Amen)...The Nine Praise Band 2 Chronicles 7:14...The Rev. Brett Maddocks If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. *Affirmation of Faith I believe in the God of our fathers and mothers, who speaks to us out of the past and guides our steps by cherished traditions. I believe in the God of now, who is still active in the world and reveals himself to those who will do his will. I believe in the God of tomorrow, who holds the destiny of nations in his hands and is shaping the future for the sake of his kingdom. For this reason I bow my knee to Christ, who has revealed the ways of God in our midst, and pledge my allegiance once more to the church, that keeps alive the ministry of word and sacrament for the salvation of all people and the redemption of the poor and needy. May God help me to do my best each day that I live, to love those around me, to walk responsibly in his way, and to pray for the consummation of his will among the nations of the world. Amen. Hymn... This Is My Song...FINLANDIA This is my song, O God of all the nations, a song of peace for lands afar and mine. This is my home, the country where my heart is; here are my hopes, my dreams, my holy shrine; but other hearts in other lands are beating with hopes and dreams as true and high as mine. My Country s skies are bluer than the ocean, and sunlight beams on cloverleaf and pine; but other lands have sunlight too, and clover, and skies are everywhere as blue as mine. O hear my song, thou God of all the nations, a song of peace for their land and for mine. This is my prayer, O Lord of all earth s kingdoms: Thy kingdom come; on earth thy will be done. Let Christ be lifted up till all shall serve him, and hearts united learn to live as one. O hear my prayer, thou God of all the nations; myself I give thee; let thy will be done. The 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.

4 *Offertory Hymn... America the Beautiful...S.A. Ward O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain; for purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law. *Offertory Prayer... The Rev. Maddocks Offertory Anthem (Chancel Choir)... O, America!...arr. R. Emerson (Fran Carpenter, Soloist) The Written Word/Spoken Word...The Rev. Robert Beckum *The Hymn of Dedication... God Bless America...Irving Berlin God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies to the oceans white with foam, God bless America, my home sweet home. God bless America, my home sweet home. *The Benediction/Table Blessing...The Rev. Garrard Postlude... Stars and Stripes Forever...John Philip Sousa (Brass Ensemble, Rojay Evans, Director) (Please remain in place for the playing of the postlude) *Standing as able ** See Music Box Please follow the directions given by the pastor and join us immediately after this service for lunch in this room! Music Box Armed Forces Salute arr. Joyce Eilers Army Over hill, over dale, we have hit the dusty trail. And those Caissons go rolling along. Counter march, right about, hear those wagon soldiers shout, while those Caissons go rolling along. For it s Hi! Hi! Hee! In the Field Artillery. Call off your numbers loud and strong. And where er we go, you will always know that those Caissons are rolling along. Coast Guard We re always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee. Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be. Semper Paratus is our guide, our fame and glory too. To fight, to save, or fight and die. Aye! Coast Guard, we re all for you! Marines From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli we fight our country s battles, in the air, on land and sea. First we ll fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean. We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. Air Force Off we go into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sun; here they come, zooming to meet our thunder, at em boys, give er the gun. Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, off with one terrible roar! We live in fame or go down in flame! Nothing can stop the U. S. Air Force. Navy Anchors aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh. Farewell to college joys, we sail at break of day, day, day, day. Through our last night on shore, hail to the foam until we meet once more, here s wishing you a happy voyage home.

5 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Sunday, July 3 10:00 a.m. God and Country Celebration Service (Ministry Center) Tape delayed broadcast of worship service on WTVM Channel 9. 11:30 p.m. Tape Delayed broadcast of The Nine worship service on WTVM Channel :00 p.m. Middle and High School Youth Ministry (The Corner, MIN) Monday, July 4 Closed for the Holiday Tuesday, July 5 SL Cheer Practice (Gym) 10:00 a.m. No On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Civitan Club (SD, MIN) 12:45 p.m. Caregiver Support Group (Respite Care Building) 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) Wednesday, July 6 10:00 a.m. No On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 10:30 a.m. ELC Chapel (Sanctuary) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel) Thursday, July 7 10:00 a.m. No On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (SD, MIN) 1:00 p.m. ELC Yoga Class (Meeting Room, MIN) Friday, June July 8 SL Cheer practive (Gym) 6:30 p.m. Southeast Movers Basketball (LD, MIN) 7:00 p.m. Evans Wedding Rehearsal (LD, MIN) Saturday, July 9 8:30 a.m. Southeast Movers Basketball (Gym) 5:00 p.m. Evans Wedding/Reception (LD, MIN) Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/min (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Patriotic Service (Ministry Center) The beautiful flowers in the worship center are given to the glory of God and in honor of all those who serve(d) in the Armed Forces of our country by the Discovery Class. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ -Respite Care- Caring for loved ones and caregivers. Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, or dhett@stlukeum.com Happy 4th of July from Respite Care! It is a joy and honor to participate weekly with men and women who served our country and helped preserve our FREEDOM! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 maggie@stlukeum.com. Bereavement Ministry Fund: In memory of Mr. Doug Duncan by Mr. and Mrs. Jon McDonald. Respite Care: In memory of Mr. Ritchie M. White by Mrs. Helen Burgin. Samaritan Fund: In memory of Mr. John Swearingen, Jr. by Mr. Frank G. Lumpkin, III and Mr. James M. Lanier, Sr. In honor of Rev. and Mrs. Gaston Pollock by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mr. John Swearingen, Jr. by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gates. Music Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mr. John Swearingen, Jr. by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. In memory of Mrs. Betty Wilson by Ms. Beth McGee. Food Pantry: In memory of Mrs. Polly Miller by Ms. Dee Rainey. 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

6 OUR CLERGY STAFF Rev. Robert Beckum, Senior Minister Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard, Associate Pastor Rev. Brett Maddocks, Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, Associate Pastor Rev. Dick Reese, Minister of Pastoral Care DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY Disciple Bible Study focuses on transformation, not information. This in-depth Bible study will be taught on Sunday evenings during the school year (August 2016-May 2017) by the Reverends Robert Beckum and Brett Maddocks. To receive an information packet, please contact stlukeum.com. St. Luke VBS 2016 July 18 th -22 nd 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. CAVE QUEST VBS is July 18-22!! Please register your child and register to volunteer at Our VBS mission is to collect school supplies. We are partnering with Edukit again to provide school supplies for the children in our community who cannot afford them. Even if you do not attend VBS, we would love for you to purchase a VBS School Supply Kit at Click on the EDUKIT link. IN MEMORIAM Mr. John W. Crawford June 24, 2016 WELCOME NEW MEMBER Ms. Fann Woody comes by transfer of her membership from Wynnton UMC. St. Luke Family Camp 2016 October 7 9, 2016 Join us for this fantastic family adventure! Register at or kym@stlukeum.com. WOMEN S BOOK CLUB Will meet at The Egg and I, Tuesday, July 12, 1:00 p.m. to discuss Coffee, Tea, and Holy Water: One Woman's Journey to Experience Christianity Around the Globe, by Amanda Hudson. All are welcome. PASTOR ON CALL MY NAME IS LEGION The story of "Gerasene Demoniac" was the focus of Rev. Beckum's sermon on June 19 (Luke ). Sometimes we define people by their illness, but this is not Jesus' way. If someone you or someone you love is struggling with mental illness or simply needs help coping, remember that, as a member of St. Luke, you have 5 free visits to the Pastoral Institute (www. pilink.org or ) available. You may call them directly for an appointment or talk with one of your pastors. Conversations are confidential. Artwork is from the cover of Tracy Groot s 2007 novel Madman, winner of the Christy award for religious fiction.