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(USPS # 552680)Published weekly except Christmas by St. Luke UMC
1104 Second Ave.; Columbus, GA 31901Postmaster: Send address changes to St. Luke UMC
P.O. Box 867; Columbus, GA 31902Telephone (706) 327-4343 • Fax (706) 327-4345
Ministry Center (706) 256-1017 Prayer Room (706) 327-4078E-mail: [email protected]: www.stlukeum.comwww.facebook.com/stlukeum
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St. Luke is pleased to announce the addition of two wonderful new staff persons. Diane Hett is the Director of Respite Care Ministries. Diane is a familiar face to many of us, having led the Caregiver Support Group for Respite Care for many years. Diane has worked as a counselor at the Pastoral Institute and was most recently the Director of Hope Harbour, the Battered Women’s Shelter. Diane brings with her a wealth of experience, a passion for this ministry, and a delightful and engaging personality. She is a member of our neighbor congregation, First Baptist Church.We are also pleased to welcome Nickie Tillery as the Director of Children’s Ministries. Nickie is also familiar to us. She and her husband Bobby are members of St. Luke. Their daughters Brooke, Abby, and
Rachael attend St. Luke School. Nickie and Bobby have been active in Sunday School and in worship since she moved to Columbus. Nickie is an Educator by training, having completed her BA in Child and Family Development from UGA. She is most recently on staff at St. Luke School. She has just returned from the Children’s Pastors’ Conference in Orlando, where she and Katie Bickerstaff spent three days immersed in exciting possibilities for Children’s
Ministry.While we will miss Carol Boers, who has moved to live with her hus-band, Tom, in Dalton, we know that Diane will bring a wealth of vision and experience to that position. The Rev. Loretta Dunbar continues on staff at St. Luke as a special Ministries Assistant to Rev. Beckum, and we are deeply grateful for her dedication and years of service in Educa-tion and Children’s ministries. We look forward to her continuing contri-butions in her new position. Diane and Nickie have already begun their work and will be formally in-troduced to the congregation this Sunday, January 26, at all the worship services and to the Administrative Board on January 29. Please join me in welcoming both of these women to the staff and ministry of St. Luke as we seek to fulfill Christ’s mission to make disciples.
R. Larry Cardin,Chair, Staff-Parish Relations Committee
ORDER OF WORSHIPThe 10:55 a.m. service is streamed at www.stlukeum.com and broadcast at WRLD 95.3 FM
Tape-delayed on WTVM Channel 9 at 10:00 a.m.
January 26, 2014 3rd Sunday after Epiphany8:25 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. Color: GreenInvitation to WorshipThe Prelude ................................... “How Firm a Foundation”....................................C. Hamlin
(Aesook Lim, organ)
Choral Introit (10:55 a.m.) ............ “O Be Joyful in the Lord”................................J. Yarrington*Hymn .................................... “The Church’s One Foundation” ...................... Number 545
*The Affirmation of Faith ..................... “The Apostles’ Creed”..............................Number 881I 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 70Glory 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.)....................................................Loretta Janie WaldrepDaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malvern Joseph Waldrep
As Christ’s body, the church, we reaffirm both our rejection of sin and our commit-ment to Christ. With God’s help, we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Loretta Janie 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.
Solo (8:25 a.m., Sean Meara)............. “There Is a Higher Throne” ......................K. and K. Getty**Anthem (10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir) ...... “More Love to Thee, O Christ” .............arr. G.M. Martin
(Josh Franklin, Saxophone)
The Pastoral Prayer ....................................................................The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard
The Lord’s Prayer ...............................................................................................Number 895Our 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. Brett MaddocksAfter the Children’s Sermon, children who are in Kindergarten-Third grade are invited to go to Corner Kids, for a time
of extended worship. Parents pick them up in the Shaw Classroom (Rm. 102) when this service is completed.
*Hymn................................................“Rock of Ages” .........................................Number 361
Offertory Prayer
Offertory (8:25 a.m., Cristian Cantu, organ)....... “My Heart is Longing” .......................J. Walther(10:55 a.m., Sean Meara) ................... “There Is a Higher Throne” ..................K. and K. Getty
*The Dedication of Offerings ................ “The Doxology”.......................................Number 95Praise 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.....................................................Matthew 4:12-23 (p. 3, NT) in pew Bible
*The Spoken Word ................................ “CALLED”......................The Rev. Robert Beckum
*Hymn................................. “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind ”............................Number 358
*The Benediction
*Benediction Response ........................... “Amen”.......................................................Danish
Postlude (Aesook Lim, Organ)................ “Processional” ....................................Rogers/Raney*Standing as able. *** quick means “living”; catholic means “universal” **See Music Box
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday, January 26 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) Confirmation Studies (Meeting Room, 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 www.stlukeum.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12 Noon Children’s Council Meeting (SD, MIN) 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel) 2:00 p.m. Hispanic Fellowship (Stockwell Hall) 3:00 p.m. DAR Good Citizen Tea (Room 110, Main) 5:30 p.m. Student Youth Ministry Worship (The Corner) 6:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal (Room 110, Main) 6:30 p.m. College HouseMonday, January 27 12 Noon Hands of God Knitting (Room 110, Main) 12:45 p.m. Bridge Group (Shaw Classroom) 2:00 p.m. Older Adults Council Meeting (SD, MIN) 6:30 p.m. Cola Volleyball (Gym) Tuesday, January 28 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting (SD, MIN)/Women’s Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Lions (SD, MIN) 12 Noon Finance Committee (Meeting Room, MIN) 4:30 p.m. SLS Basketball Game (Gym) 6:30 p.m. Cola Volleyball (Gym)Wednesday, January 29 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) 5:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (MIN)/BHW Handbells 6:00 p.m. High School Discipleship Groups (“The Corner” Student Center, MIN) Children’s Choir K-5th grade (Rm. 102, Shaw) Galatians Bible Study (SD, MIN) 6:30 p.m Scout Pack #35 (Stockwell Hall, Main)/Boy Scouts (College House) 7:00 p.m. Administrative Board (Chapel) Hispanic Bible Study (Room 110, Main) 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team (Chapel)Thursday, January 30 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 12 Noon Women’s Bible Study (Conf. Rm., Church)/College House Lunch (College House) 6:30 p.m. CHS Baseball Banquet (LD, MIN)/Cola Volleyball (Gym) Friday, January 31
Saturday, February 1 8:30 a.m. SLS Middle School Math Tournament (LD & SD MIN) 10:00 a.m. Jay Hawks Basketball (Gym) 10:30 a.m. First Saturday (Stockwell Hall, Main)Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/MIN (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms.
WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER January 29 - Ministry CenterProgram: Neil Richardson, SAFE House and Homeless Ministry
Doors open at 5:15 p.m. The serving line is open until 6:30 p.m. Please make or cancel reservations by using the form below, by e-mailing [email protected], or by calling 706-256-1017 before Monday noon.Menu: Smoked Roast Beef, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots, Mashed Potatoes and gravy, Sliced tomatoes and onions, Beets, Rolls, Cobbler with Ice Cream.
Name: ________________________________Adults ($7.00) _______ Children ($3.00) _______
Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________
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 706-327-4343 at any time or call the pastors at home! Thanks so much.
WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m., Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching.
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE: 9:00 a.m., Ministry Center. The Rev. Brett Maddocks concludes his series at The Nine this Sunday with: New--A Series of Renewal this Sunday, January 26, with “A New Creation,” from John 11.
ALTAR FLOWERS: The beautiful flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God and in honor of Mrs. Carol Boers by the Discovery Sunday School Class.
OPEN FLOWER DATES: February 23, and March 2, 9, 23 and 30. Please contact Maggie at [email protected] or call 706-327-4343.
OUR KNOWN SICK: Hamilton House: Betty Pearson, 108. Muscogee Manor Rehab: Robbie Thomas, 116A. Phenix Regional Rehab.: Bill Arthur, 104.
CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY: To the Rev. and Mrs. Ashley (Laine) Randall in the death of her father, Dr. Edward (Ted) H. Austin, January 18, 2014, Cocoa,
Music BoxDoyle Register, Director of Music Ministries, [email protected]
HOW DO I JOIN THE CHURCH?You may become a part of the St. Luke family of God in one of the following ways:1. If you have never joined a church before, you may become a member by profession of faith in Jesus Christ and by being baptized. If you have already been baptized (as a child or as an adult) in a Christian Church, your baptism is recognized by St. Luke United Methodist Church. You will be asked to uphold St. Luke church with your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. 2. If you are a member of another United Methodist Church or another Christian denomination, indicate to one of the pastors that this is your desire. St. Luke will then transfer your membership.3. If you have any questions about faith in Christ, about United Methodism in general or St. Luke in particular, please ask one of the pastors!
“More Love To Thee, O Christ” Gilbert M. Martin More love to Thee, O Christ, more love to Thee! Hear Thou the pray’r I make on bended knee. This is my earnest plea: more love, O Christ, to Thee, more love to Thee. Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest; now Thee alone I seek, give what is best. This all my pray’r shall be: more love, O Christ, to Thee, more love to Thee. Then with my final breath singing Thy praise; this be the glorious cry my heart shall raise. This still its song shall be; more love, O Christ, to Thee, more love to Thee!
ST. LUKE PRESCHOOL will begin taking waiting list forms for 2014-2015 from new families on Monday, February 3, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Pre-school Office. If you are interested in attending St. Luke Preschool, please come in and complete the waiting list form and pay the non-refundable fee of $25. We will continue taking forms through Friday, February 7, 2014 at 12:30 pm. After that time, priorities will no longer apply and all vacancies will be filled from the waiting list. Please contact Meredith Adams at 706-327-4343 or [email protected] with any questions.
USHERS & GREETERS NEEDEDIf you would like to serve as an usher/greeter in St. Luke’s hospitality ministry con-tact Rev. Brett Maddocks ([email protected], 706-327-4343.) There will be a hospitality training with free lunch at noon on February 9th, 2014. Please RSVP by February 6th if you are interested in joining the team.
Children’s MinistryNickie Tillery, Director of Children’s Ministries, [email protected]
Corner Kids@ The Nine will meet in the Youth Room.Corner Kids@11 (formerly Children’s Church) will be in the Shaw Classroom. This room is located across from the 2 year old Sunday school classroom. Parent Helpers: Kevin & Lundy Buffington and Bryan & Bright Christopher. Children Ushers: Olivia Kelly and Jake Albright.Everyone is invited to attend a vision meeting to discuss the children’s ministry at St. Luke Church. My goal is to openly discuss ideas and plans for the children and volunteers at our church. We will discuss Sunday school, summer camps, curriculum, family events, volunteer opportunities and much, much more. We will be meeting at the following locations.
Vision Meeting Schedule Tuesday, February 4 at 10 a.m. at Jack and Suzanne Hughston’s house, 7718 River Crest Drive, Columbus, GA 31904.Monday, February 10 at 4 p.m. at Whit and Katie Athey’s house, 2615 Averett Drive, Columbus, GA 31906.Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m. at Philip and Jenny Adams’ house, 6619 Woodberry Road, Columbus, GA 31904.Thursday, February 27 at 10 a.m. at Mal and Katie Waldrep’s house, 1916 Garrard Street, Columbus, GA 31906.For more information and to sign up for a date please email [email protected].
Galatians BiBle studyWhat does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? How are we to live our lives as a people who profess faith in Christ? The Letter to the Church of Galatia (Galatians) sets out to answer those questions. You are invited to participate in a study of the book of Galatians on Wednesday nights. We meet in the Ministry Center Meeting Room (Arts & Crafts) 6:00-7:00 p.m. Nursery provided. Questions? Contact Brett Maddocks ([email protected]; 706-327-4343).
2014 Commitment RemindeRGod continues to richly bless St. Luke, we want to thank you for your generosity to the ministries of St. Luke Church during 2013. If you have not yet made your 2014 financial commitment to the ministries of St. Luke Church, you still have time to make your 2014 commitment. Please call, mail or drop your financial commitment by the Church office this week. Commitment cards are available in the back of pews, in The Nine, and in the Administrative Office. Thank you so much for your faithful financial support of the Ministries of St. Luke Church.
januaryCANNED
VEGETABLE MONTH!Please bring donations of canned vegetables to the St. Luke Food Pantry donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center.
-Respite Care-“Caring for loved ones and caregivers.”.Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, 706-
256-3117 or [email protected] you care for a loved one who cannot be left alone? It is important for caregivers to take care of themselves as well. Our Respite Care Ministry may be able to help you! We provide on-site care Tuesday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. If you can use this service or know someone who might benefit, please contact Diane Hett, 706-256-3117 [email protected].
-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 [email protected] Fund: In memory of Dr. Gilbert Ramsey by Mr. and Mrs. Elden Elzworth. In honor of Mr. Doyle Register by Mrs. Barbara Ascani.Music Scholarship Fund: In honor of Mrs. Donna Kemp by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register.
Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, [email protected]
MIDDLE SCHOOL BONFIRE… February 8th at the Amoses’. That night is going to be filled with lots of food, fun and games. ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME, and bring your friends.
THIS I BELIEVE (Confirmation for Grownups)Parents whose children are going through the Confirmation process—and any other adults who are interested in finding out about the basics of the Christian faith—are invited to join a short-term study thru February 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the Large Dining Room of the Ministry Center (following The Nine). Teachers are Cindy and Spencer Garrard. Bring your Bible and a friend; all are welcome!
DEPLOYED MILITARY PERSONNEL
Please remember to keep all our military personnel and their families in your prayers. To update the list of those deployed overseas, please contact [email protected]. Currently deployed: David Cripe, Andrew Santee.
St. Luke Free SpiritSTuesday, Jan. 28th
PROGRAM: Coca-Cola Space Science Center with tour of
building with a movie at Omnisphere TheaterCost: $3.50 at door
Meet at Coca-Cola at 11:30 a.m.or at 11:00 a.m. at Church.
Lunch following...price not includedReservations: 706-327-4343 or
KenYA miSSion tRiPIf you are interested in participating in St. Luke's July 2014 Kenya Mission trip to Naomi's Village, please contact Suzanne McCluskey ASAP at [email protected] or 706-536-2439. $1000 deposit due no later than February 5, 2014. Please make check to "St. Luke UMC" and mark for "NV Deposit."Next Meeting: Feb. 5, 5:30 p.m., Small Dining, Ministry Center.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers needed!
We currently have an opening for theFirst Monday of the month for Route C. This only takes about one hour of time, one day a month. We are also in need of substitute Volunteers.Please contact Julie Widener at the Ministry Center 706-256-1017 or [email protected].
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYDo you like to knit or crochet? Please join us at 12 noon on Mondays in Room 110 (Main) to help with our Prayer Shawl Ministry. Please contact Chris Aycock, 706-322-6974. Also, if you know someone who needs a prayer shawl, please contact Kym, 706-327-4343.
