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

and love as Jesus loved.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 at st. luke’s!

Worship on Sunday8:30 and 10:50am

SanctuaryApril 23 is Youth Sunday with

music by the Guitar Club.John 20:19-1

Faith in the Face of Doubt

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 Max4/19 menu: Baked Chicken

Au gratin Potatoes/Peas/CakeMake reservations at the

Hospitality Desk.

Bible Study “Restored” by Tom BerlinFinal chapter on April 19

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

Members or regular attendeesVisitors please use the back side

April 16, 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, April 16

Happy Easter - No evening activities.Monday, April 17

Church Offices ClosedTuesday, April 18

Mary Rachel UMW CirclePickleball: 12:00 - 2:00pm, GymForward in Faith Team: 5:30-7:30pm, LoungeCub Scouts: 6:00-8:00pm, Chapel/CBGuitar Club Rehearsal: 6:00-8:00pm, SanctuaryBoy Scouts: 7:00-8:45pm, Scout Hut

Wednesday, April 19Morning Basketball: 6:30-7:30am, GymMen’s Prayer Breakfast: 7:15a.m., FHVBS Workgroup: 1:00-4:00pm, MB 303Fellowship Dinner: 5:30-6:15pm, 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, April 20Sit & Be Fit: 9:00-10:00am, CLC GymFood Pantry: 9:30am-12:00pm, CLC 108Small Group: 10:00am-12:00pm, MB 211Craft Club: 12:00-4:00pm, CLC 103Young Adult Dinner: 6:00-9:00pm, MB 310

Friday, April 21Young Adult Game Night: 6:00-10:00pm, MB 310

Saturday, April 22Sewing Guild Event: 8:00am - 3:00pm, FHYoga: 9:30-10:30am, MB 213T-Ball: 9:30-11:00am, GreenspaceCancer Survivors Group: 11:00-2:00pm, LoungeMagnolia Prayer Group: 2:00-4:00pm, MB 304Saturday 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 WorshipApril 16, 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

Suddenly Jesus met them...Church Council Meeting

Sunday, April 3012:00 noon, following the 10:50 worship

St. Luke’s Chapel

Our 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.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!Praise God, the source of all our gifts!Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up lifts!Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

WelcoMe

call to Worship

One: Christ the Lord is risen!All: He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!

†hyMn

“Come Christians, Join to Sing” spanish hyMn UMH 158

prayer of invocation

†hyMn

“Christ the Lord is Risen Today” easter hyMn UMH 302

pastoral prayer and the lord’s prayer

GivinG of our tithes and offerinG “Pavane” Gabriel Fauré Wesley Bell Choir

†doxoloGy

“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” lasst unW erfreuen UMH 94

†hyMn

“Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise” llanfair UMH 312

Word and Wonder

†scripture Colossians 3:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10

antheM Hallelujah from “Mount of Olives” Chancel Choir Ludwig van Beethoven

Hallelujah, unto God’s Almighty Son!Praise the Lord, ye bright angelic choirs, in holy songs of joy;

Man, proclaim his grace and glory, hallelujah!Praise the Lord in holy songs of Joy!

prayers of the people

Maureen SpainBeverly PolettiSuzanne LilesKate BlountPatricia GoreDon DaySam & Jean McHughNan SmithVic FeisalDavid TurnerDanny HobbsJim Burch, Jr.Ann & Akil Al-ChokhachiGil HerrenKammie MontagueKen & Barbara PhillipsBill & Nancy MorrisBobby Mason

Those dealing with Cancer David SmithMike SmithStephanie AndersonAudrey GordonBill BellMilton AndersonBrenda BlackwellFred ThompsonThomas BarberBob DunhamRichard McGownHerbert Montgomery

Homebound Members Wayne PyeattJoAnne RutherfordDeborah SandersElsie SchoofDoris Sigman

Our Schools, Teachers & 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

During verse 4 of the hymn all children are invited to come forward to the chancel steps for a special Children’s message. Afterwards, children

Kindergarten age and under may leave for Children’s Church located in room 105 of the Children’s Building.

Guest ConnectionsApril 16, 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 easter sunday - april 16, 2017

notes:

MessaGe Rev. Jim McKinney

†response “The Apostle’s Creed” UMH 881

†Gloria patri “Glory Be to the Father” Meineke UMH 70

†hyMn “To God Be the Glory” to God Be the Glory UMH 98

†Benediction

†postlude

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

I 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 is seated 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.

Glory be to the Fatherand to the Son and to the Holy Ghost,as it was in the beginningis now, and ever shall be,world without end. Amen, Amen.

save the dateFriday, May 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

Mary Sanford Myatt Master Work ConcertA unique opportunity to sing along with an orchestra to

portions of Handel’s Messiah!