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WELCOME TO ST. LUKEBISHOP JAMES KING

James R. King, Jr. is the episcopal leader of the South Georgia Annual Conference. Bishop King was nurtured in faith at his home town church of Pleasant Grove UMC in Ashland, Alabama. Af-ter answering God’s call to ministry, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Clark College and a Master of Divinity at the Interdenominational Theo-logical Center – both in Atlanta, GA. Bishop King

served pastoral appointments in Alabama, California and Tennessee. During his tenure in the Tennessee Annual Conference he also served as a District Superintendent and Conference Council Director. He was elected to the episcopacy in 2000 and served as bishop of the Lou-isville area – which includes the Kentucky and Red Bird Missionary Conferences – for 8 years before being assigned to South Georgia in September 2008. He was reassigned to the South Georgia area in 2012. He and his wife, Rose, reside in Macon, GA and have two sons, one daughter and two grandchildren.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 1Following the 10:55 Service

St. Luke invites all members and friends to a ministry open house for: the Food Pantry, the Samaritan Center, the B.R.I.D.G.E., located at 1022 2nd Avenue and Respite Care, located at 1021 3rd Avenue. Through these vital ministries the compassionate hands of Christ are extended to people in need of life’s basics including food, shelter, warmth, medicine. In addition, Christ’s hands are extended to offer care for loved ones suffering from dementia and respite for their families. The B.R.I.D.G.E. offers young adults a chance to get their lives back on track and embrace the opportunity of a new and better future. All these ministries are able to extend the grace and love of Christ to thousands because of your generosity and faithful giving. Come discover how your gifts for Christ translate into grace for others.

ORDER OF WORSHIPThe 10:55 a.m. service is streamed at www.stlukeum.com and broadcast at WLTC 103.7 Lite FM

Broadcast live on WXTX Channel 54 at 11:00 a.m.

October 25, 2015 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

10:55 a.m. Color: Green

Invitation to Worship

Chiming of the Hour

The Prelude .............................. “The Trusting heart to Jesus Clings”........................ by J. Kim(Michael Korwek, Clarinet - Aesook Lim, Piano)

Call to Worship (James Turner) .............. “Holy Ground” .........................G. Davis/arr. T. Fettke

*Hymn ...................................... “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” .........................Number 110

*The Affirmation of Faith ............ “The Apostles’ Creed”.......The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse QuiñonesI 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.

**Anthem (Chancel Choir) .................. “Softly and Tenderly” ..................R. Brown/arr. D. Wyrtzen(Shana Monteith, Soloist)

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 ...................................................................The Rev. Brett MaddocksAfter 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............................................... “O How I Love Jesus”................................Number 170

Offertory Prayer

Offertory ............................................“What a Friend”........................................arr. J. Raney(Justin Russell and Aesook Lim; Piano)

*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

Introduction of the Bishop .......................................................The Rev. Edwin M. Cooper Jr.District Superintendent, Northwest District

The Written Word .................................................... Isaiah 40:29-31 (p. 628, OT) in pew Bible

The Spoken Word................................ “SOAR”.......................................Bishop James King

*Hymn................................... “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior”............................Number 351

*The Benediction

*Benediction Response ........................... “Amen”................................................ P. C. Lutkin

Postlude (Aesook Lim, organ) ............. “Praise to the Lord” .................................Gordon Young*Standing as able. **See Music Box *** quick means “living”; catholic means “universal,” or the global Church

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday, October 25 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 103.7 Lite FM Broadcast live on WXTX Channel 54 at 11:00 a.m. and at www.stlukeum.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel) 2:00 p.m. Hispanic Fellowship (Stockwell Hall, Main)4:30-7:30 p.m. Harvest Party (Campus-Wide) Monday, October 26 SLS Canned Food Drive Collection (Stockwell Hall Stage) 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 12:00 Noon Hands for God Knitting Group (Church Parlor) 3:30 p.m. SLS Praise Band Rehearsal (Stockwell Hall) 5:00 p.m. Lay Leadership Committee (Conf. Room) 7:00 p.m. College Night (The Corner)Tuesday, October 27 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 9:30 a.m. Susan Graham’s Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.)/Book Club (Conf Room, Main) 11:30 a.m. Civitan (SD, MIN)12-2:00 p.m. Caregiver Support Group (Respite Bldg.) 6:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN)Wednesday, October 28 8:30 a.m. Dads in Prayer (Youth Room, MIN) 8:35 a.m. SLS 4th-8th Chapel (Sanctuary) 9:10 a.m. SLS K-3rd Chapel (Sanctuary) 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 (coley.mayne@googlemail.com for location) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN)/Lions Club Board Meeting (Meeting Room, MIN) 1:00 p.m. Handbell Set up (Sanctuary) 1:15 p.m. Preschool Staff Meeting (Shaw, Main) 3:15 p.m. Brownies (Shaw) 3:45 p.m. Children’s Choir/Drama Practice (Meeting Room, MIN) 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) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 35 (Stockwell Hall)/Boy Scouts Pack 35 Court of Honor (Chapel) 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Spanish: El Apocalipsis (Room 110, Main) 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir (Music Suite) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel)Thursday, October 29 8:45 a.m. Women’s Bible Study-The Truth Project (Meeting Room, MIN) 9:30 a.m. ELC Pumpkin Patch (ELC Driveway) 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, October 30 8:35 a.m. Moms in Prayer (MIN) 1:00 p.m. SLS Science Show (Stockwell Hall, Main) Saturday, October 31 Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/MIN (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms.

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WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER October 28 - Ministry Center

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 jwidener@stlukeum.com, or by calling 706-256-1017 before Monday noon.Menu: Fried Pork Chops, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Green Beans, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Salad Bar and Peach Cobbler and Ice Cream.

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, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching, “La promesa de Dios de adoptarnos” Romanos 8:14-17.

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 honor of the St. Luke Pastors by the Discovery Sunday School Class.

OUR KNOWN SICK: Doctors: Miriam Watford, 5530. Phenix Rehab: Bill Whatley, 214, Barbara Anthony, 112.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to Mr. and Mrs. Billy (Donna) Kemp in the death of her aunt, Mrs. Jane Deaton, October 15, 2015, Columbus, GA.To Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Helen) Neal in the death of her father, Mr. Tom Harlan, October 19, 2015, Franklin, TN.

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Carolyn Crowder Massey

October 20, 2015

“Softly and Tenderly” arr. Don Wyrtzen Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me; see, on the portals he’s waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. Come home, come home, ye who are weary, come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home! Why do we tarry when Jesus is pleading, pleading for you and for me? Why do we linger and heed not his mercy, mercy for you and for me? Come home, come home, ye who are weary, come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home! Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, passing from you and from me; shadows are gath’ring, deathbeds are coming, coming for you and for me! O for the wonderful love he has promised, prom-ised for you and for me; though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for me. Come home, come home, ye who are weary, come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home!

Pick up a CD of Old Gems in New Settings by our very own Chancel Choir of St. Luke. Cost: $10Contact Doyle at dregister@stlukeum.com.

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.

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.

Adults $7, Children $3 jwidener@stlukeum.com

ST. LUKE FREE SPIRITSTuesday, October 27

St. Luke Artist Demonstration and Luncheon

featuring our own Adleyn Scott11:30 a.m. • Ministry Center

Cost: $8Reservations to Kym: 706-327-4343

or kym@stlukeum.com

October isJam or Jelly Month

Please bring donations of PLASTIC jars of jam or jelly

to the donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center.

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 http://www.givetostlukeschool.com. Thank you for your support!

Children’s MinistryNickie Tillery, Director of Children’s Ministries, ntillery@stlukeum.com

www.cornerkidz.comCorner 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.

HARVEST FESTIVAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

WRISTBANDS ON SALE NOW! We need CANDY!!!

Lots and lots of CANDY!! Please drop off in

Nickie Tillery’s office. You can purchase wristbands now!

Volunteers Needed!Harvest Festival Friday set up,Sunday set-up and clean up.We need gauze and adhesive

tape.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT!!! Friday, Nov. 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

in Ministry CenterIf you have volunteered for children’s ministry in the past year or would like to volunteer please come to this free PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT!! The kids will have PIZZA, POPCORN AND A MOVIE!! RSVP to ntillery@stlukeum.com.

RIDES Petting ZooTrunk or Treat

Please visit www.cornerkidz.com to orderwristbands and t-shirts.

BUMPERC A R SCandyCarnival Games

Laser TagPIZZ�M u S i C

Wristbands $10 in advance, day of $15T-shirts $10, pre-orders due by Oct. 14th

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WELCOME VISITORS: We are glad to have you with us today! If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please ask a church greeter or any member of the church staff. For more information about St. Luke, contact Brett Maddocks at 706-327-4343 or bmaddocks@stlukeum.com. Thank you for blessing us with your presence.

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 maggie@stlukeum.com. Music Scholarship Fund: In honor of the New Beginnings Sunday School Class by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register. In memory of Mrs. Jane Deaton by Ms. Nancy Pedersen.Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mrs. Susan Howard by Mr. and Mrs. Len Sexton.Food Pantry: In memory of Mr. Jim Prescott by Mr. and Mrs. Brad Turner.Older Adult Ministry: In honor of Mrs. Nancy Powell by Mrs. Lucile Lambert.

Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, jmoore@stlukeum.comTHE CORNER

-Respite Care-“Caring for loved ones and caregivers.”

Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, 706-256-3117 or dhett@stlukeum.com

WEBSITE: WWW.THECORNERSTUDENTS.COMCheck out these events and so much more at www.thecornerstudents.com

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Monthly Caregiver Support GroupTuesday, October 27, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Respite Care BuildingPlease RSVP if you would like to attend – 706-256-3117

For the October meeting, the Caregiver Support Group will have lunch and enjoy being together. The members of the group provide care and support to each other as they explore ways to better care for themselves and their loved ones.

December First saturDayRegister now by using one of the

forms inside & returning to cindy@stlukeum.com or go

to www.stlukeum.com.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.”Your class participation goal:

______!Thank you and Merry Christmas!