Mission stateMent“We are becoming a faithful

community of disciples striving to share the heart, mind and hands of Jesus Christ with ALL people.”

Jim McKinney, PastorHarry Colter, Pastoral AssistantS.C. Toe, Music DirectorWes Kirkpatrick, OrganistMegan Warren, Children & Community ConnectionsBeth Ryan, Student MinistriesDavid R. Day, Sr, Christian Life Recreation MinistriesCarla Taylor, CommunicationsVickey Hobbs, Business ManagerTim Taylor, Facilities ManagerAmy Turman, Day School Amy McDonald, Challengers

to contact staff by email: [first name].[last name]

@stlukesumc.org

Ministry staff

Connect with St. Luke’s

We are glad you are here to worship with us today.

Everyone is a child of God and at St. Luke’s we believe we are here to serve all people in our community. Everyone is invited to participate in

worship and receive Holy Communion.God loves you and seeks to be in a

relationship with you. St. Luke’s is here to help guide you

on that journey.If you are a guest please register

your attendance by using the guest connections card on the inside flap of this bulletin. You may put it in the

offering plate or bring it to the Welcome Station in Hospitality Hall where we

have a gift for first time visitors.

all are WelcoMe to st. luke’s!Sunday Worship8:30 and 10:50 a.m.

SanctuaryRev. Jim McKinney

April 2: Mark 8:27-33Palm Sunday

April 9: Luke 19:28-40

Sunday School Classes For all ages - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Fellowship

Dinner 5:30-6:15 Cost: $6 Adults/$4 Children

$20 Family MaxMake reservations at the

Hospitality Desk.3/29 menu:

Baked Ham/Sweet Potatoes Green Beans/Rolls /Cake

Lenten Bible Study “Restored” by Tom Berlin

6:15 - 7:00pm, Rev. Jim McKinney

Members or regular attendeesVisitors please use the back side

March 26, 2017 Service: □ 8:30 □10:50Name: ____________________________Address: __________________________City: ______________________________State/Zip: __________________________Phone: ____________________________Email: _____________________________ □Member □Regular Attendee □I would like to become a member □I would like to speak with the pastor

□ Check here if you would like more in-formation about a ministry or how you can serve the church and community through St. Luke’s and then fill out the “I would like to use my gifts to serve” portion on the back side of this Connect Card.

this Week at st. luke’sSunday, March 26

Community Breakfast : 7:45am., FHCommunications Team Mtg: 12:00 - 1:30pm, LoungeWesley Bell Rehearsal: 1:45-2:45pm, MB 207Guitar Club: 4:00-5:00pm, FHLenten Organ Recital: 4:00-5:00pm, SanctuaryChildren’s Dinner & Activities: CLC 103/GymYouth Dinner & Activities: 5:00-7:00pm, MB 3rd Fl.

Monday, March 27Sit & Be Fit: 9:00-10:00am, CLC GymBingo: 10:30am-1:00pm, LoungeCraft Club: 12:00-4:00pm, CLC 103Jesus is Lord Basketball: 7:15-10:15pm, Gym

Tuesday, March 28Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymWomen’s Bible Study: 10:00am - 12:00pm, MB 211Pickleball: 12:00 - 2:00pm, GymCub Scouts: 6:00-8:00pm, Chapel/CBBoy Scouts: 7:00-8:45pm, Scout Hut

Wednesday, March 29Men’s Prayer Breakfast: 7:15a.m., FHVBS Workgroup: 1:00-4:00pm, MB 303Fellowship Dinner 5:30-6:15, FHBible Study: 6:15-7:00pm, LoungeZumba: 6:35-7:35pm, GymChancel Choir Rehearsal: 6:30-8:00pm, Choir RoomYoung Adult Basketball: 7:40-9:00pm, Gym

Thursday, March 30Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymSit & Be Fit: 9:00-10:00am, CLC GymFood Pantry: 9:30am-12:00pm, CLC 108Al-Anon Prayer Group: 10:00 - 11:00am, MB 213Small Group Study: 10:00am-12:00pm, MB 211Craft Club: 12:00-4:00pm, CLC 103Young Adult Gathering: 6:00-9:00pm, MB 210Fisher of Men Basketball: 7:15-10:15pm

Friday, March 31Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymDefender League Basketball: 7:15-10:30pm, CLC Gym

Saturday, April 1Walk the Neighborhood/Volunteer Day: 9:00am - 3:00pm, HHSaturday Supper: 4:30-5:30 p.m., FH

For more information and a full calendar of events visit our website: www.stlukesumc.orgfacebook: St. Luke’s UMC, Memphis

twitter: @stlukesmemphis • instagram: stlukesmemphisAlso a newsletter, “The Epistle”, published twice monthly, is available in the Hospitality Hall.

MB - Main BuildingFH - Fellowship Hall

CB - Children’s BuildingCLC - Christian Life Center

Sharing the Heart of Christ through WorshipMarch 26, 2017

480 S. Highland - Memphis, TN 38111 • 901-452-6262Find us on the web: stlukesumc.org • Facebook: St. Luke’s Memphis;

Twitter: @stlukesmemphis • Instagram: stlukesmemphis

Friday - April 7, 7:00pmGabriel Fauré Requiem

A Service of Rest and ContemplationSt. Luke’s Sanctuary

Featuring the combined choirs of St. Luke’s and St. John’s

United Methodist Churches.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Breakfast Snacks, Crafts, Age-level Hunts and Prizes!

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 10:00am - NoonVolunteers needed!

Contact Meganmegan.warren@stlukesumc.org

Prelude Fantasia on the Doxology Fred Bock Wes Kirkpatrick, organ

WelcoMe and announceMents

†Processional HyMn

“O For a Thousand Tongues to SIng” azMon UMH 57 verse 4: women & children; verse 5: men

†Prayer of invocation

†call to WorsHiP

Psalm 93 (no sung responses) UMH 813

Prayer sHaWl dedication

Pastoral Prayer & lord’s Prayer

Amen Response UMH 898

GivinG of our titHes and offerinG “Meditation on Repton” James Biery

†doxoloGy

“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old 100tH UMH 95

†HyMn

“Be Thou My Vision” slane UMH 451

cHildren’s Music selections (10:50 worship) Amy Pearson, director

†scriPture John 9:1-12

sPecial Music “Praise You” Elizabeth Goodine Wes Kirkpatrick, organ

MessaGe Rev. Jim McKinney

†affirMation of faitH - tHe aPostles’ creed UMH 881

†Gloria Patri UMH 70

†HyMn “I Surrender All” surrender UMH 354

†Benediction

†Postlude “Are Ye Able, Said the Master” Mercy Bartlett Mr. Kirkpatrick

†You are invited to stand as able.UMH - Blue Hymnal ccli 11116308

Prayers of tHe PeoPle

David SmithMike SmithPatricia GoreMaxine TurnerMai DavisCharles BillingsDon DayDr. Joe GearySam & Jean McHughDanny HobbsJim Burch, Jr.Ann & Akil Al-ChokhachiGil HerrenKammie MontagueKen & Barbara PhillipsSuzanne LilesBill & Nancy Morris

Those dealing with Cancer Stephanie AndersonAudrey GordonBill BellMilton AndersonBrenda BlackwellShirley PalmerFred ThompsonThomas BarberBob DunhamRichard McGownHerbert MontgomerySuzanne McClain

Homebound Members Kaye CockeAnne DeanBetty DouglasDoris EavensonDorothy Evans

Our Schools, Teachers and StudentsBishop Bill McAlillyInterim District Superintendent Harry Durbin

Missionaries Eric and Liz Soard

To submit or update a prayer request please fill out the yellow prayer card in the pew pocket and place it in the offering plate or send an email to:prayer.request@stlukesumc.org

Guest ConnectionsMarch 26, 2017

Service: 8:30 10:50

Please tell us about YOUName: ______________________________Age group (circle one) 18-26 27-40 41-55 56-65 66-upAddress: ____________________________City/State/Zip: ________________________Phone: ______________________________E-mail: ________________________________

Do you have children or youth? □Y □NName/Age: ___________________________Name/Age: ___________________________Name/Age: _____________________________Please check all applicable:□First time visitor □Returning visitor□I am visiting with a St. Luke’s member: Name: _____________________________□I would like to know more about becoming a member of St. Luke’s□I would like to connect to a small group□I would like to speak with a pastor□I would like to know more about Jesus Christ and the Christian faithHow do you prefer to be contacted? □Phone □Email □Text □Meet for Coffee □Home VisitHow did you hear about St. Luke’s?_______________________________________

□I would like to use my gifts to serveEveryone is welcome to use this card to explore areas to connect at St. Luke’s.

Tell us what areas interest YOUMinistry Areas

□Children □Youth □Young Adult□Recreation □Music □Older Adult

Service Areas□Food Ministries □Hospitality□Congregational Care □Transportation

Spiritual Growth□Sunday School □Bible Study □Small Groups □Activity Groups

order of Worship

March 26, 2017

notes:

The flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated to the Glory of God in honor of Betty Jo Masters

and all she does for God’s kingdom.

Sign up to volunteer in Hospitality Hall. We need your help inviting our neighbors to join us for the

events planned for Holy Week and Easter. If you don’t want to walk we will have volunteer opportunities for

you to help spruce up and clean up around the church.We need at least 10 volunteers to walk and as many as able to work around the church. Please sign up at the Hospitality Desk

so we can plan the day accordingly.

Volunteer Day and Walk the NeighborhoodSaturday, April 1 9 AM - 3 PM