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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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PENTECOST SUNDAY: THE DIFFERENCE THE HOLY SPIRIT MAKES“We must remember the beginning of the Church’s story. When Jesus had been crucified and raised from the dead, the sum total of the Church was a hundred and twenty persons (Acts 1:8). There was scarcely a person of wealth or influence or power amongst them; there was scarcely a person of intellectual eminence; they were poor; they were undistinguished; and they were simple. To this company of people was given an incredible task: ‘Ye shall be my witnesses,’ said the risen Christ, ‘both in Jerusalem and in Judea and Samaria and to the uttermost parts of the earth’ (Acts 1:8).“The message they were to bring was the story of a wandering Galilean prophet, crucified as a common criminal in Jerusalem. They were Jews, and they were to bring their message to a world where anti-Semitism was as violent as it has ever been at any time in history. They were to preach purity to a world that was steeped in immorality, and which for the most part did not even regard chastity as a virtue to be desired.“On the face of it, it looked like a task which was completely impossible. It would not have been in the least surprising from a human point of view, if those who were confronted with it had simply recognized its impossibility, and had not even begun to attempt it. But before they began the task they were bidden to wait. To wait for what, or for whom? They were bidden to wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit upon them (Acts 1: 4-8). And when the Holy Spirit came, the task that seemed impossible somehow be-came possible.“Within thirty years the message of the gospel had reached Rome and far beyond, and the numbers of the church were reckoned in the hundred thousand, and into the world had come new life and new purity which even those most hostile to Christianity could not deny. The New Testa-ment leaves no doubt that the power behind this miracle was the power of the Holy Spirit. It is that same power which the Church of today needs to confront the challenges and grasp the opportunities before it.” (From)The Promise of the Spirit by William Barclay
Remember: Beginning this Sunday (May 15) St. Luke will be on WTVM Channel 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Acolytes (10:55 a.m.): Hudson Carney and Dillon McAfee.
ORDER OF WORSHIPThe 10:55 a.m. service is streamed at www.stlukeum.com and broadcast at WLTC 103.7 Lite FM
Broadcast on WTVM Channel 9 at 10:00 a.m.
May 15, 2016 Pentecost
8:25 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Color: Red
Invitation to Worship
Chiming of the Hour
The Prelude (Aesook Lim, organ) ...... “We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit” ...........D. Buxtehude
Call to Worship (10:55 a.m.) ................ “Shout Hosanna!” .................................St. Luke Kids
*Hymn .....................................“Spirit of Faith, Come Down”.............................Number 332
*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.
Special Presentation and Recognition
**Solo .......................................... “The Unseen Hand” ................A. J. Sims/Arr. M. Hamby(8:25 a.m., Doyle Register - - 10:55 a.m., Solo with Chancel Choir)
The Pastoral Prayer ..............................................(8:25 a.m.) The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard(10:55 a.m.) The Rev. Brett Maddocks
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 .............................................(8:25 a.m.) The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard(10:55 a.m.) The Rev. Brett Maddocks
After the Children’s Sermon at 10:55 a.m., 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.
Please take time to register your attendance on the fellowship roll and pass it down your pew!
*Hymn ................................................“Spirit Song” .........................................Number 347
Offertory Prayer
Offertory (Piano Duet) ................. “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” .....................arr. M. Schubert(Aesook Lim and Adleyn Scott)
*The Dedication of Offerings ................ “The Doxology”.....................................Number 95
The Written Word........................................................Acts 2:1-21 ( p.111, NT in pew Bible)
The Spoken Word ................ “WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?”.......The Rev. Robert Beckum
*Hymn ................................. “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”..........................Number 420
*The Benediction
Benediction Reponse ............................ “Amen” ......................................................Danish
Postlude (Adleyn Scott, organ) .... “Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices ” .............M. Burkhardt *Standing as able. **See Music Box *** quick means “living”; catholic means “universal,” or the global Church
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday, May 15 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) College Small Group (College House) SLSC Counselor Meeting (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:55 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main)/Broadcast over WLTC 103.7 Lite FM and at www.stlukeum.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12 Noon New Member Luncheon (LD, MIN) 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel) 2:00 p.m. Hispanic Fellowship (Stockwell Hall, Main) 3:30 p.m. Souled Out Meeting (Meeting Room, MIN) 5:00 p.m. Soul Keeping Bible Study (Stockwell Hall) 7:00 p.m. College Night (College House)Monday, May 16 10:30 a.m. Preschool 3 yr. Water Play (Fountain Area) 12 Noon International Friendship Ministries Lunch (LD, MIN) 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 6:00 p.m. Northside High Band Awards (LD, MIN) 7:00 p.m. College Bible Study (College House)Tuesday, May 17 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Civitan (SD, MIN)/Jordan High Senior Luncheon (LD, MIN) 4:30 p.m. MSCD Nutrition Staff Banquet (LD, MIN) 5:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN)Wednesday, May 18 8:30 a.m. COPACO Meeting (Meeting Room, MIN) 9:00 a.m. SLS Ending Convocation (LD, MIN) 9:30 a.m. Preschool Water Play (Fountain Area) 9:35 a.m. Preschool/ELC Chapel (Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 10:30 a.m. Stay-at-home Moms’ Bible study ([email protected] for location) ELC 4’s Event (Youth Room, MIN) 10:45 a.m. Preschool End-of-Year Party (Shaw) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 3:30 p.m. Middle School Girls/Guys Bible Studies (The Corner, MIN) Children’s Choir (Large Classroom, MIN) 5:00 p.m. St. Luke Summer Camp Parent Meeting (Stockwell Hall) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (LD, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir (Large Classroom, MIN) 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Packs 35 (Commons Area) 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Spanish (Rm. 110, Main) College Girls Bible Study (Lisa Williams’ Home) 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir (Music Suite, Main) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel)Thursday, May 19 8:45 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 9:00 a.m. SLS Honors Day (LD, 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 (Conf. Rm., Main)/Free College Luncheon (College House) 12:15 p.m. 8th Grade Family Luncheon (Stockwell Hall)Friday, May 20 Last Day of School (Noon Release) 8:35 a.m. Moms in Prayer (Corner Café, MIN) 9:00 a.m. SLS 5th Grade Party (Stockwell Hall) 10:30 a.m. SLS 3rd Grade Party (Fountain Area) 11:30 a.m. Hardaway High Senior Luncheon (LD, MIN)Saturday, May 21 3:00 p.m. Birthday Party (Playground, MIN) Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/MIN (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms.
WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER May 18Program: St. Luke Children’s Music Program
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 e-mailing [email protected], or by calling 706-256-1017 before Monday noon.Menu: Fried Chicken, Hot Wings, Green Beans, Carrots and Celery, Macaroni and cheese, Salad, Rolls and Cakes and pies.Name: ________________________________Adults ($7.00) _______ Children ($3.00) ________
Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________
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WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching, Juan 14:8-17 “Jesús promete el Espíritu Santo.”
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 Mary and Chalmers Watkins by their children.
OUR KNOWN SICK: Emory (ATL): Gaston Pollock, G456. Hughston: Gene Dickson, 203. Regional Rehab: Doug Harvey, 107.
CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY: To Mr. and Mrs. Tra (Jennifer) Dykes in the death of his mother, Mrs. Anna Royer Dykes, May 8, 2016, Columbus, GA.
CRADLE ROLL: Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Stephanie) Privette on the the birth of a daughter, Martha Adele, May 7, 2016. A rose has been placed in the worship center in her honor.
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OUR CLERGY STAFFRev. Robert Beckum, Senior Minister [email protected]
Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard, Associate Pastor [email protected]. Brett Maddocks, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, Associate Pastor [email protected]. Dick Reese, Minister of Pastoral Care [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!
“The Unseen Hand” A. J. Sims There is an unseen hand to me, that leads through ways I cannot see; while going through this world of woe, this hand still leads me as I go. Refrain: I’m trusting to the unseen hand, that guides me through this weary land; and some sweet day I’ll reach that strand, still guided by the unseen hand. I long to see my Savior’s face, and sing the story “Saved By Grace;” and there upon that Golden Strand, I’ll praise Him for His guiding hand. Refrain. “Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! Refrain.
NEW MEMBERS
Jason and Jolene Williams come bytransfer of their membership from another denomination. Their children, Wynn (9), Thomas (7), and Ruby (4) will be added to our preparatory role.
Brad and Lisa Williams come by transfer of their membership from another denomination.
Mr. Randy Gene Pickard joins by reaffirmation of his baptismal vows.
Brad and Lisa head St. Luke’s College Ministry.
SERMON CDs/DVDs: CDs are $3.00; DVDs are $10. Please make your check out to “St. Luke” and indicate the date of the service you want and the text or title of the sermon.
Children’s MinistryNickie Tillery, Director of Children’s Ministries, [email protected]
www.cornerkidz.comCorner Kids@The Nine in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade. Corner Kids@11 in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade. Choir: Wednesdays in the Ministry Center at 3:15-4:30 and 6:15-7p.m.
-Respite Care-“Caring for loved ones and caregivers.”
Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, 706-256-3117 or [email protected]
Congratulations to St. Luke Girl Scouts, Hannah King, Madison McDaniel, and Georgia-Lee Smith (pictured) for earning the Girl Scout Silver Award for the completion of a Silver Award Project. Beginning early last year, they contributed many hours to planning, planting, tending, and harvesting a garden for the Respite Care ministry. In the fall, they filled the beds with daffodil bulbs and pots of pansies. They also spent time with the Respite Care participants.We know that each will continue in developing her leadership skills as she graduates from 8th grade and goes to High School.
ST. LUKE FREE SPIRITSLUNCHEON
with STEVE SCOTTMusician, Author and ArtistTuesday, May 24, 2016,
Cost: $8 Reservations required
Contact Kym at 706-327-4343 [email protected]
THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
The Early Learning Center provides full day year-round care in a loving Christian environment. We currently have limited openings in our 3K & 4K programs. These age groups apply to children with birthdates from September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2013. For questions about admission please call 706-322-2703 and ask for Ilana Graham or email [email protected].
MAY IS CRACKER MONTH!
Please bring your donations of soda crackers to the donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center.
St. Luke Family Camp 2016October 7 – 9, 2016
Join us for this fantastic family adventure!
Register at www.stlukeum.com or [email protected].
Abiding giftsIf 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] Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mrs. Aili Case and Mr. Doug Duncan by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. In memory of Dr. Paul Vander Gheynst by a Friend.Food Pantry: In memory of Mr. Doug Duncan by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boers. In memory of Mr. John Spencer by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Sargent. In memory of Mrs. Otera Hand by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hall.Samaritan Fund: In honor of Hunter Abell, Fate Amos, Payton Booth, Reames Clark, Mick Fish, J.C. Genung, Lindsey Giglio, Luke Harden, Jack Henslee, Meagan Howard, Natalie Knight, Olivia Parker, Shelby Pyron, Erin Silver, James Thompson, and Mallory Wood by Mr. Rick and Rev. Loretta Dunbar. In memory of Mrs. Jane Blackmar by Mrs. Patricia Newsome. In memory of Mr. Doug Duncan and Mrs. Jeanette Craig by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Terry.Meals on Wheels: In memory of Mr. Doug Duncan and Judge and Mrs. Olan Slayton by Ms. Maggie Slayton Redden. In memory of Mr. Doug Duncan and Judge and Mrs. Olan Slayton by Ms. Peggy Gindville. In memory of Mrs. Polly Miller by Ms. Katherine Woodruff Williams and Dr. and Mrs. Champ Baker.St. Luke Preschool: In memory of Mrs. Ellen Redden by Ms. Maggie Slayton Redden.Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mr. Doug Duncan by Mrs. Laura Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Middlebrooks and Tom Middlebrooks. In memory of Mrs. Polly Miller by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Neal and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Jones. In memory of Mrs. Memory Martin by Mrs. Katherine Woodruff Williams. In memory of Mrs. Jane Cummings by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Sargent. In memory of Mrs. Mary Pierson and Mr. Joe Harrell by Mr. and Mrs. James D. Pate. In memory of Mrs. Tomoko Harrell by Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Lawhorne. In memory of Mr. Joe Harrell, Mrs. Jane Blackmar and Mr. Doug Duncan by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kenimer.UMW Fund: In memory of Mrs. Frances Stafford by Mrs. Patricia Newsome.Samaritan’s Purse: In honor of Dr. Lee McCluskey by Mr. and Mrs. Marc Reid.Respite Care: In memory of Mr. Ritchie Moore White by Schuster Enterprises, Inc. and Overhead Door Company of Atlanta. In memory of Mr. Joe Harrell and Mr. Ritchie White by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boers.Christie Garden Fund: In honor of Master Grady Baker Aghevli by Dr. and Mrs. Champ Baker.UMCOR: In memory of Mrs. Jeanette Craig by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Newman. In memory of Mr. Joe Harrell and Mr. Doug Duncan by Mrs. Linda Edwards Foster.Altar Guild Fund: In memory of Mrs. Polly Miller, Mrs. Memory Martin, and Mrs. Jane Blackmar by Mr. and Mrs. James D. Pate.
Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, [email protected] CORNER
WEBSITE: WWW.THECORNERSTUDENTS.COM
OBB is in Concert on May 22! The Corner Out of School Bash! Get ready for the best summer ever!
PHONE VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDIf 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 ([email protected]) will train you!
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