BECOMING GOD S BLESSING TO THE WORLD

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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 51 November 8, 2015 No. 45 BECOMING GOD S BLESSING TO THE WORLD Giving helps us become who God wants us to be. Giving is not merely about the church s need for money but about a disciple s need to grow in generosity. Generosity is a fruit of the Spirit, a sign of our spiritual growth. God uses our giving to change the world for God s purposes, and God uses our giving to reconfigure our interior lives---to change us. It is through giving of ourselves and resources as God has given to us that we help the body of Christ to flourish in our generation. That why, when we join St. Luke church we promise to to uphold the ministry and mission of Christ with our gifts. Every sanctuary and chapel in which we have worshiped, every church organ or piano that has lifted our spirits, every pew or chair where we have sat, every communion rail where we have knelt, every hymnal from which we have sung, every praise band that has touched our hearts, every church classroom where we have gathered with friends for study or fellowship, every church kitchen that has prepared our meals, every church van that has taken us to camp, every youth group or children s ministry through which our lives were blessed---all are the fruit of someone s sacrificial generosity. We have been the recipients of grace upon grace. We are the heirs, the beneficiaries of those who came before us who were touched by the grace of Christ enough to give graciously so that we could experience the truth of Christ for ourselves. We owe the same to the next generation. We have worshiped in sanctuaries we did not build, so to us falls the privilege of building sanctuaries where we shall never worship. Disciples who practice extreme generosity push the church to flourish for Christ in ministries for children, youth, adults, church members and strangers far and near. Compassionate generosity is not just about the church s need to receive but about the Christian s need to give. Gratitude and generosity are essential qualities of spiritual maturity and growth that is grounded in grace. The faithful practice of giving changes people and churches. They begin to resemble their Lord. This November, as we take inventory of our many blessings, I will be challenging you to join me in prayerfully reflecting on our financial support of the work of Christ and to prepare an estimate of our giving for It is my prayer that we might all experience the joy of giving, especially giving for those things of eternal significance. Robert Beckum rbeckum@stlukeum.com

2 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. November 8, th Sunday after Pentecost 8:25 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Color: Green Invitation to Worship The Prelude (St. Luke Wind Orchestra)... Prelude on a Hymn of Praise...arr. Curnow (Jim Evans, Conductor) Call to Worship (10:55 a.m., Doyle Register)... Ancient Words...L. Deshazo (Eder Rivera, oboe) Hymn... Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart...Number 160 *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. Solo (8:25 a.m., Doyle Register)... Ancient Words...L. Deshazo (Eder Rivera, oboe) **Anthem (10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir)... Seek First the Kingdom...M. McDonald The Pastoral Prayer...The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard The Lord s Prayer...Number 895 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 10:55 a.m. 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... Love Divine, All Loves Excelling...Number 384 The Offertory Prayer...The Rev. Beckum Offertory (SLO)...A Tribute for Veterans Day A Mother s Prayer...arr. Gavin **(Rush Gavin, Guest Conductor - Cindy Sigmund, Narrator) *The Dedication of Offerings... The Doxology...Number 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen *The Written Word...Mark 12:38-44 (p. 46, NT in pew Bible) The Spoken Word... 3-G DISCIPLESHIP...The Rev. Robert Beckum *Hymn... O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee... Number 430 *The Benediction... Amen...Danish Postlude (8:30 a.m., Adleyn Scott, organ)... Prelude in G Minor...J.S. Bach (10:55 a.m., SLO)... Prelude in B Flat...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, November 8 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) 10:55 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main) Broadcast over WLTC Lite FM Broadcast live on WXTX Channel 54 at 11:00 a.m. and at beginning at 11:00 a.m 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel) 2:00 p.m. Hispanic Fellowship (Stockwell Hall, Main) 5-7:00 p.m. Epic of Eden Bible Study (Discovery) Student Ministry: Middle School Crosswalk (LD, MIN)/High School (The Corner) Monday, November 9 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 3:30 p.m. SLS Praise Band Rehearsal (Stockwell Hall, Main) 6:00 p.m. Grief Support Group (Conference Room) 7:00 p.m. College Bible Study (The Corner) Tuesday, November 10 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 10:00 a.m. Circle 3 (Corner Cafe)/On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 10:30 a.m. Circle 9 (Room 110, Main) 11:30 a.m. Lions Club (SD, MIN) 5:00 p.m. Lay Leadership Committee (Conference Room) 6:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN) Wednesday, November 11 No School or Preschool 0:00 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) 3:45 p.m. Children s Choir/Drama Practice (Meeting Room, MIN) Middle School Guys and Girls Bible Study (Youth Room) 5:15 p.m. BHW Handbells 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (LD, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Children s Choir/Drama Practice (Meeting Room, MIN) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel) 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir (Music Suite) Thursday, November 12 8:45 a.m. Women s Bible Study-The Truth Project (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (LD, MIN) 12 Noon Women s Bible Study, The Creed (Conference Room, Main) Friday, November 13 8:35 a.m. Moms in Prayer (Corner Cafe) 6:00 p.m. Walk with Emmaus Dinner (LD, MIN) Saturday, November 14 Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/min (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms. CAN you HELP? PHONE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you have 3-4 hours a month to volunteer and would like to be more involved at St. Luke, consider being a phone volunteer. Kym Harden (kym@stlukeum.com) will train you! WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER November 11 - Ministry Center Program: St. Luke Orchestra 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: Roasted Pork Loin, Butter Beans, Collard Greens, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Muffins, 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 Seek First the Kingdom Mary McDonald Seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you. Child of the Father, we are all His children. It is His pleasure to give His Kingdom. Wait upon the Lord. Set your heart and mind on that which is above. Wait upon the Lord, know ye that His word is love. Set your heart and mind on Him who reigns above! For where your treasure is, there will your heart be. And where your heart is, there I will be. For I am the Kingdom and the power, and I am the Father, seek first the Kingdom and all things shall be added unto you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Joining the St. Luke Orchestra today is Mr. Rush Gavin, conducting A Mother s Prayer, as a tribute for Veterans Day. Mr. Gavin is a former assistant music supervisor for the Muscogee County Schools and retired director of the 151 st Alabama National Guard Band. He is the author of the prayer. WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching, Esparciendo la fe ; Isaías 6: 1-8; 2 Corintios 2: 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 loving memory of Mr. James L. Holman by Mrs. James L. Holman and family. NARTHEX FLOWERS: The beautiful flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mrs. Sybil K. Bailey and Mrs. Nancy D. Cashbaugh on the occasion of the marriage of Megan Bailey and Tyler Cashbaugh on November 7, OUR KNOWN SICK: Hughston (Northside): Jane Jones, 331. IN MEMORIAM Mr. Edward Pope Murrah, III October 20, 2015 CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY: To Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Pat) Albright, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Susan) Gaither in the death of their aunt and to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Tamara) Albright, III, Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Liz) Albright, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan (Bright) Christopher, Mr. and Mrs. John (Elaine) Laughbaum, and Mrs. and Mrs. Ward (Beth) Pyron in the death of their great aunt, Mrs. Martha Helen Jones, on October 28, To Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie (Joanna) Culbreth in the death of his brother, Jon Culbreth, November 1, 2015, Doerun, GA. To Rev. and Mrs. Dick (June) Reese in the death of her mother, Mrs. Miriam Watford on November 3, 2015, Columbus, GA. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Major and Mrs. Lorin (Alexis) Veigas were received by profession of faith. They and their son, Ethan, were baptized. Brian and Heather Anderson join by transfer from another United Methodist Church. CONFIRMAtION If you are visiting and interested in your child going through Confirmation, please contact Rev. Brett Maddocks bmaddocks@stlukeum.com. Confirmation is offered for 6th graders.

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. CHILDREN S CHOIR/DRAMA PRACTICE: Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m. or 6:15-7 p.m., Meeting Room, Ministry Center. CALLING ALL 4 TH AND 5 TH GRADERS!!! Skyping with Naomi s Village THIS SUNDAY during Sunday School. ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKS Advent begins Sunday, November 29. Advent devotional books are available now. Please pick one up for your family when you come to worship! November IS MUFFIN MIX MONTH! Please bring your donations of muffin mix to the donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center. 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 Thanksgiving Lay-Led Service Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a delicious meal and remain for worship and inspiration beginning at 6:30 p.m. from Mary Reed, Adleyn Scott, Larry & Jenine Caddell, Tim Joiner, & Patrick Graham. The St. Luke School Annual Fund Campaign bridges the gap between tuition revenue and the school s operating and facility expenses a gap that could otherwise be filled only by a tuition increase. Our goal this year is $150,000. The campaign runs from October 1 - December 31, 2015, but you have until June 30, 2016 to fulfill pledges made during that time. To make your gift, scan this QR code or go to givetostlukeschool.com. Thank you for your support! Adults $7, Children $3 jwidener@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 acknowledgement sent and mail or bring to the Church Office. Contact Respite Care: In memory of Mrs. Susan Howard by Mrs. Kathy Riley. Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mr. Thomas Harlan by Mr. and Mrs. Len Sexton. In memory of Mr. Max Burgdorf by Mrs. Cynthia Cerbin. In memory of Mrs. Carol Massey by Dr. Aesook Lim. December First Saturday: In honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael Ogie by Mr. and Mrs. Clifton C. Fay. In honor of Rev. Cindy Garrard by Mrs. Gladys Pitts. Music Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mrs. Carol Massey by Mr. and Mrs. James Sigmund, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boers, and Mrs. Kathy Frost. Samaritan Fund: In memory of Mrs. Carol Massey by Mrs. Ruth Laney. In honor of Rev. and Mrs. Gaston Pollock by Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams. Naomi s Village: In honor of Mrs. Julie Crowder Mitchell by Brooks, Gene, III, Will and Nat Dykes. Food Pantry: In memory of Mr. Jim Prescott by Mr. Billy Cunningham. December First Saturday Register now by using one of the forms inside & returning to cindy@stlukeum.com or go to If your class is working as a group, please let Cindy know that, too! Offerings to December First Saturday can be made by writing the check to St. Luke and marking it Dec. 1st Sat. Thank you and Merry Christmas! -Respite Care- Caring for loved ones and caregivers. Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, or dhett@stlukeum.com. The volunteers and staff of Respite Care have the honor of working with Veterans. This year, eight veterans have participated in Respite Care; their years of service cover World War II through Vietnam. We take this opportunity to thank our Veterans for their sacrifices and contributions. THE CORNER Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, jmoore@stlukeum.com WEBSITE: Check out these events and so much more at Time to sign up for DNOW.