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ST. LUKE’S GROWING LEGACY OF GENEROSITY

St. Luke has a long history of generosity for the cause of Christ. As the latest chapter in this storied history, I am pleased to announce that a most generous donor, working with the St. Luke Board of Trustees, has established The Reverend Helen Berenthien Memorial Fund. With an incredibly gracious initial gift, the fund has been setup for the purpose of maintaining and preserving St. Luke facilities, property and capital equipment for future ministry and mission. The terms of the fund allow our Board of Trustees maximum flexibility in caring for the needs of St. Luke.

This gracious gift seeks to honor the memory and ministry of our beloved Helen Berenthien who served St. Luke as an Associate Pastor from 1991 until 2012, and continued to bless the life of our congregation in retirement until her death on August 25, 2017. Helen loved St. Luke Church! The Helen Berenthien Memorial Fund allows all who loved her one more opportunity to express their love by investing in the future ministry and mission of the church she loved and served. You can make a donation to the fund by simply directing your gift to St. Luke Church to the Berenthien Memorial Fund.

As I share this news with you, I stop to thank God anew for Helen’s life and ministry and for the generosity of the donor who made this fund possible.

Congratulations!In addition to all of our graduating seniors at St. Luke, we celebrate with two of our staff on completing new courses of study: To Jonathan Moore, Director of Student Ministries and Contemporary Worship, on receiving his Masters in Intercultural Studies and Church Planting from Asbury Theological Seminary. To Cindy Cox Garrard, Associate Pastor, on receiving her Doctor of Ministry from Candler School of Theology.

ORDER OF WORSHIPThe 11:00 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.

May 27, 2018 1st Sunday after Pentecost

8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Color: Red

Prelude................................................... “Nicea” ....................................................Piet Post

Invitation to Worship

Choral Call to Worship............ “Stand Up and Bless the Lord” ...............arr. William Crotch

*Hymn............................... “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” ......................Number 64

*The Affirmation of Faith........... “The Apostles’ Creed” ..................The Rev. Brett MaddocksI 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 (11:00 a.m.)................................................Grant Mason CartledgeSon of Mr. and Mrs. Mason (Liz) Cartledge

As Christ’s body, the church, we reaffirm both our rejection of sin and our commitment to Christ. With God’s help, we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Grant Mason with a community of love and forgiveness, that he may grow in his trust in God and be found faithful in his service to others. We will pray for him, that he may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.

**Anthem......................... “Heilig, Heilig, Heilig (Holy, Holy, Holy)” .................Franz Schubert

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer............................................The Rev. Dr. Cindy Cox GarrardOur 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.

Choral Prayer Response................... “Dresden Amen” ............................Johann Naumann

The Children’s Sermon......................................................................................Rev. GarrardAfter the 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............................................ “Lift High the Cross” ..................................Number 159

Offertory Prayer.......................................................................................The Rev. Robert Beckum

Offertory........................................... “How Great Thou Art” ..............................arr. Dan Miller

*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.........................................................Isaiah 6:1-8 (p. 597, OT in pew Bible)

The Spoken Word.............................................................................................Rev. Beckum“THE POWER OF A WELL-PLACED QUESTION”

*Hymn................................................ “Here I Am, Lord” ....................................Number 593

*The Benediction..............................................................................................Rev. Beckum

Choral Benediction Response............. “Sevenfold Amen” .................................Peter Lutkin

Postlude....................................... “Toccata on Crucifer” ................................David Brinson*Standing as able. **See Music Box *** quick means “living”; catholic means “universal,” or the global Church

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OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday, May 27 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main) 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (MIN) 9:30 a.m. Meet and Greet (Parlor, Main) 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) Pre-recorded broadcast of worship service on WTVM Channel 9. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main)/Broadcast over WLTC 103.7 Lite FM and at www.stlukeum.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel, Main) 1-4:00 p.m. Hispanic Sunday School Classes and Fellowship (Stockwell Hall, Main) 5-7:00 p.m. Crosswalk and High School Corner (The Corner) 11:30 p.m. Pre-recorded broadcast of The Nine worship service, WTVM Channel 9.Monday, May 28 - Closed for Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.)Wednesday, May 30 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (LD, MIN) 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Spanish (Room 110, Main) Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) College House (1030 Second Ave.) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel, Main)Thursday, May 31 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 6:30 p.m. Young Adults Bible Study (The Corner)Friday, June 1

Saturday, June 2 10:30 a.m. First Saturday (Stockwell Hall)Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/MIN (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms.

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER - May 30Final Supper before Summer Break - Resumes Aug. 15

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 Chicken, Fried Shrimp, Corn, Rice, Salad, Rolls and Assorted Desserts.

Name: ________________________________Adults ($7.00) _______ Children ($3.00) _________

Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email: ________________________________________

GOD BLESS AMERICAJULY 1, 2018

ONE GREAT SERVICE OF WORSHIP(no 8:30, 9:00, or 11:00 a.m., no 12:20 p.m.)

10:30 A.M. IN THE ST. LUKE MINISTRY CENTERNO SUNDAY SCHOOL

Please bring two dishes to share and some friends to share them with!Preschool Nursery provided. Ministry Center is wheelchair-accessible.

OUR CLERGY STAFFRev. Robert Beckum, Senior Minister - rbeckum@stlukeum.com

Rev. Dr. Cindy Cox Garrard, Associate Pastor - cindy@stlukeum.comRev. Brett Maddocks, Associate Pastor - bmaddocks@stlukeum.com

Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, Associate Pastor - iquinones@stlukeum.comRev. Dick Reese, Minister of Pastoral Care - cdickjr@att.net

Bishop James King, Bishop in Residence - hbpjking@gmail.com

Music BoxDr. Marc F. Boensel, Director of Music Ministries, mboensel@stlukeum.com

Music BoxDr. Marc F. Boensel, Director of Music Ministries, mboensel@stlukeum.com

WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (THE NINE): 9:00 a.m., Ministry Center, The Rev. Brett Maddocks, preaching.

ALTAR FLOWERS: The beautiful flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God and in memory of those we remember on Memorial Day by the Discovery Class.

OPEN ALTAR FLOWER DATES: June 10, July 22. To place flowers on the altar in memory or honor of someone contact Maggie Roberson at 706-327-4343 or maggie@stlukeum.com.

OUR KNOWN SICK: Magnolia Manor East: Bill Barrington, 243. St. Francis: Carlos Gutierrez, 335. Kermit Griner.

CRADLE ROLL: Mr. and Mrs. Dave (Sallie) Lassen announce the birth of a son, August “Gus” Eugene Lassen, born May 13, 2018, Brooklyn, NY. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George (Genie) Mize. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Joan Mize Holder. A rose has been placed in the chancel area in his honor.

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.

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!

Dear Friends, Please consider this your personal invitation to become a part of the Music Ministry. There are choirs and instrumental groups for all ages and skill levels. Want to know more, please e-mail or call me at 706-256-2682. Today's anthem: (Sung in German) "Holy, holy, holy. Holy is the Lord! Holy is He Alone! He, who had no beginning, He, who always was, is forever and will reign eternally! Omnipotence, wonder, love, far and wide! Holy is the Lord!" Mark your calendars now for June 24, 4pm, in the Sanctuary, as we will have our first annual 'Great Afternoon of Methodist Singing.' This year's event will be a good old-fashioned hymn sing and we will be joined by other Methodist churches in the area and their choir members.

Children’s MinistryHope Sims, Director of Children’s Ministries, hsims@stlukeum.com - www.cornerkidz.com

2019 Interfaith Israel AdventureRabbi Beth Schwartz and

the Rev. Dr. Cindy Cox GarrardFeb. 1-12, 2019

Information: cindy@stlukeum.com

Photo is of the synagogue at Capernaum, where Jesus preached. Photo: Cindy Garrard

PASTOR ON CALL706-327-4343

-Respite Care-“Caring for loved ones and caregivers.”Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, 706-256-3117 or dhett@stlukeum.com

For every one of the 5.5 million U S adults who have Alzheimer’s Disease, or another form of cognitive decline, there is a person working tirelessly to care for them.To reduce the burnout that most caregivers experience, they must take care of themselves and ask for help.Do you know a caregiver? Offer to sit with the loved one, giving that caregiver a few hours for him/her self.

Presented by St. Luke Church Corner Kidz and Children’s Ministry and St. Luke School. To register for any camp simply go to

www.cornerkidz.com. Questions? Contact Camp Director Julie Gaffney at 706-256-1301 or summer@stlukeum.com.

CORNER KIDZ (9:00 a.m.) welcomes K-5th graders. Children will be escorted upstairs to the new Corner Kidz Room next to the Gymnasium. Parents need to pick up children from new Corner Kidz Room immediately after the 9 a.m. service.CORNER KIDZ (11:00 a.m.) welcomes K-5th graders. Children will be escorted to Stockwell Hall. Please pick up your child at Stockwell Hall after the service.SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL will be held in Stockwell Hall. All elementary age groups will be combined. Please drop off and pick up your child in Stockwell Hall. DO YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH CHILDREN? Do you like leading and teaching kids about the love of Jesus Christ? We are looking for a camp nurse and Male Senior Counselors and CITs for Camp Lee this year! If you are available June 18th through the 22nd and are interested, please visit www.cornerkidz.com to register today, or email haileychs@yahoo.com for more information.

St. Luke Preschool is looking for a Lead Teacher in our half day (9:00-1:00) program for the 2018-2019 school year. If you have a love for young children and a desire to minister to them through Christian education, please send your resume and references to Sherry Carr - scarr@stlukeum.com A teaching degree is a plus!

BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCHOn Sunday, May 20, we celebrated Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, with a beautiful cake made as a replica of St. Luke (right down to the old bell!) created by our own Lisa Marie Ming! How sweet!

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

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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.First Saturday December: In memory of Mr. Heidt Neal by Mr. and Mrs. Phil Kimble. In honor of Rev. Dr. Cindy Cox Garrard by Mrs. Sybrina Wooten.Georgia Wesley Foundation: In honor of the 2018 Graduating High School Seniors by Mr. Rick and Rev. Loretta Dunbar.Meals on Wheels: In honor of Mrs. Debbie Hamilton by Mrs. Annette Pollock. In memory of Mrs. Dean Bell by Circle 3 UMW.Respite Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mrs. Agnes M. Pedersen by Ms. Nancy Pedersen.Memorial Maintenance Fund: In honor of Rev. Dr. Cindy Cox Garrard by Mrs. Nita Phillips. In honor of Rev. Dick Reese by Mr. Rem Houser.Samaritan Fund: In memory of Mrs. Betty Pearson by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Porter.

Each Sunday Night Crosswalk and the Corner High School meet from 5-7 p.m. NYC Missions Experience is July 14-18! Many of our students are raising sup-port to go serve the poor and share the gospel in one of the most NEEDED cities in our country. You can SUPPORT THEM online at www.thecornerstudents.com or you can designate a gift for this trip on the for line of your check!!! HELP US SHARE THE GOSPEL IN NYC!Souled Out REQUIRED Middle School parent meeting, Sunday, June 3rd at 4:30 pm. -BradSummer Servemore!!! 10 interns embark on our campus this summer! The Cor-ner will have 20 small groups, age and gender specific, that all meet each week of the summer! Each small group will do a missions experience in our city this summer as well! 200 phone calls to our amazing Crosswalk and Corner Students will be made EACH WEEK! God is up to something big at St. Luke so keep an ear and an eye out for our summer interns to be reaching out in a few weeks!Our First Pool Party is at the Amos house from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. on June 10th!LOCALS starts soon on Mondays as well! Dive in this summer! IF YOU ARE NOT IN THIS COMMUNITY, WE WANT YOU TO BE!Blessings, JMO

A Great Afternoon ofMethodist Singing

4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24St. Luke United Methodist Church Sanctuary

This is an afternoon of congregational singing of familiar hymns in the Wesleyan tradition.

Reception following in Stockwell Hall.

Childcare not provided for this event. Please contact Dr. Marc Boensel,

mboensel@stlukeum.com for information.

ST. LUKEFREE SPIRITS

11 DAY EASTERN EUROPE & OBERAMMERGAU

Passion Play 2020June 12 – 22Information:

kym@stlukeum.com or Kym 706-327-4343