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MAKING A HOME FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

Valley Interfaith Promise has been in ministry in Columbus for 25 years, providing short-term housing for families in need. Congregations throughout the Chattahoochee Valley provide support for these families, offering them shelter in their own buildings, hot meals, and fellowship with members. St. Luke’s upcoming host week is unusual in that it will not be at St. Luke. As you are aware, a leaky sprinkler recently flooded our Respite Building, which has resulted in that ministry being temporarily housed in the Sunday School rooms typically used by our VIP ministry. St. Luke is grateful for Evangel Temple’s willingness to let us use their VIP house for our week, which begins this Sunday, January 24, and continues through January 31. Volunteers will simply report to 1931 Westminster Way at their usual time rather than to St. Luke.

It may be that you have felt God’s call on your life to be a part of this extraordinary ministry to homeless families. There are many ways to do so: as hosts, providing meals, setting up for the week or taking down at the end of the week. If you would like to know more about being the hands and feet of Christ through this ministry, please contact Kay Denes (kaybiker61@bellsouth.net) or Doris Reid (dorishreid@gmail.com).

BROADCAST NOTE

Many of you are aware that our live broadcast on WXTX was pre-empted by the pregame show for the NFL play-offs last Sunday. This event was beyond our control, but we deeply regret not being able to provide this ministry to our faithful worshippers through television. As a reminder, you are still able to access the live-streaming of the service in its entirety at www.stlukeum.com. We will be back on the air at WXTX Fox 54 this Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

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.

January 24, 2016 Third Sunday after Epiphany

8:25 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. Color: Green

Chiming of the Hour

Invitation to Worship

The Prelude...........................................“Concerto in E-flat Major” ........................J.N. Hummel(Matthew Rhodes, Trumpet -- Aesook Lim, Piano)

Call to Worship .............................“Because He Lives”.................................B. & G. Gaither(10:55 a.m., Children’s Choir)

*Hymn ........................... “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” ...................... Number 731

*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)Glory 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.

Solo..........................................“The Light of the World Is Jesus”...............................P. P. Bliss(8:25 a.m., Doyle Register)

**Anthem (10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir)..... “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” .......... P. Drennan (Weiru Sheng and Sophie Wang, Violins)

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer.................................................The Rev. 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. Amen.

The Children’s Sermon .................................................................The Rev. Cindy Cox GarrardAfter 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.

*Hymn ................................. “I Stand Amazed in the Presence”........................Number 371

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

Offertory.................................... “Meditation from Thaïs’” ..................................J. Massenet(Sophie Wang, Violin -- 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

*The Written Word .......................................................Luke 4:14-30 (p. 57, NT) in pew Bible

The Spoken Word ................ “The Todayness of the Gospel”................The Rev. Beckum

*Hymn ............................................. “Jesus Calls Us” ......................................Number 398

*The Benediction

Benediction Response ............................ “Amen” ......................................................Danish

Postlude................................................... “Hymn of Joy” .................................. L.V. Beethoven(Matthew Rhodes, Trumpet -- Aesook Lim, Organ)

*Standing as able ** See Music Box *** quick means “living”; catholic means “universal,” or the global Church

Acolytes (10:55 a.m.) Madison Mize and Kate Cartwright.

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday, January 24 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. Confirmation Class (Meeting Room, MIN)/Youth Sunday School (The Corner, 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. 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel) 2:00 p.m. Hispanic Fellowship (Stockwell Hall)/DAR Meeting (Room 110, Main) 3:00 p.m. Extreme Kids (Hollywood Connection)6-9:00 p.m. Souled Out One (MIN) Monday, January 25 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 4:00 p.m. International Friendship Ministries (SD, MIN) 5:30 p.m. ELC Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Upward Basketball (Gym, MIN) 7:00 p.m. College Night (The Corner, MIN)Tuesday, January 26 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 (Church Building) 11:30 a.m. Lions Club (SD, MIN) 12 Noon Free Spirits Luncheon (LD, MIN) 12:45 p.m. Caregiver Support Group (Respite Bldg.) 5:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN) 6:30 p.m. Upward Basketball Practice (Gym, MIN) Wednesday, January 27 8:30 a.m. Dads in Prayer (Youth Room, MIN) 8:35 a.m. SLS 4th-8th Chapel (Sanctuary, Main) 9:10 a.m. SLS K-3rd Chapel (Sanctuary, Main) 9:35 a.m. Preschool/ELC Chapel (Chapel, Main) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (Church Building) 10:30 a.m. Stay-at-home Moms’ Bible study (coley.mayne@googlemail.com for location) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 1:15 p.m. Preschool Staff Meeting (Shaw) 3:15 p.m. Brownies (Shaw) 3:30 p.m. Children’s Choir (Meeting Room, MIN)/Take the Lead (Library) 5:15 p.m. Handbells 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (LD, MIN)/VBS Planning Meeting (SD, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir (Meeting Room, MIN) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 35 (Stockwell Hall)/Boy Scouts Pack 35 (Commons Area) 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Spanish (Room 110, Main) 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir (Music Suite) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel)Thursday, January 28 8:45 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (Church Building) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (SD, MIN) 12 Noon Women’s Bible Study (Conf. Rm., Main) 1:00 p.m. SLS Parent Speaker (Meeting Room, MIN)Friday, January 29 8:30 a.m. SLS 8th Grade Guest Speaker (SD, MIN) 8:35 a.m. Moms in Prayer (Corner Café) 11:00 a.m. AFLAC GA South (LD, MIN)Saturday, January 30 8:00 a.m. Upward Basketball (Gym, MIN)Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/MIN (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms.

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER January 27

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: Lemon baked chicken, Lima beans, Mixed vegetables, Rice, Rolls, Salad and Pie.

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

Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________

PermitST. LUKE (552680) is published weekly except Christmas by St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1104 Second Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901. Periodical Postage entered and paid at Columbus, GA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to St. Luke, P.O. Box 867, Columbus, GA 31902.

WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching, Lucas 4: 14-21 “Hoy se cumplen las Escrituras.”

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 Rev. Buddy Cooper by Judy and Charlie Gower.

OUR KNOWN SICK: St. Francis: Barbara Arthur, PCS 15. Midtown Medcial (Doctors): Gerry Blackmon, 4426. Orchard View Rehab: Betty Pearson, 137.

OPEN FLOWERS DATES: February 21, 28, March 6 & 13. Please contact Maggie at maggie@stlukeum.com.

IN MEMORIAMMr. John Kyle Spencer

January 17, 2016Mr. Allen Jackson Hamilton

January 18, 2016

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY: To Mr. and Mrs. Brad (Lisa) Williams in the death of his grandmother, Mrs. Beverly Greer, January 19, 2016, Columbus, GA.

CRADLE ROLL: Mr. & Mrs. Zachary (Carin) Watts announce the birth of a daughter, Bella Amelia Watts January 13, 2016, Chattanooga, TN. Grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Mitch (Tammy) Watts. Aunt: Ms. Kelsey Watts. A rosebud will be placed in the chancel area in her honor.

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NEW MEMBERS: Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Kimberly) Cone: They come by transfer from another denomination.

Mr. and Mrs. Carter (Margie) Cain: They come by transfer from another denomination.

2016 PLEDGE UPDATEAs we prepare for a new year of ministry, I am pleased to inform you that: 326 families have pledged $2,874,684.40 for ministry through St. Luke in 2016! 146 families increased their pledge amount, 44 new families pledged this year and 26 families decreased their pledge. The great news is that the average amount of a family’s pledge increased by $1,087 for 2016 over 2015. This is a very good beginning, but there are many faithful families that we still need to hear from. Please make every attempt to get your 2016 pledge card in so that we may be faithful and effective in our planning for ministry and mission. Thank you for your gracious support, and thanks be to God for the generosity that is at the heart of St. Luke. Remember, you can email your pledge to renee@stlukeum.com.

Robert Beckum, Senior Pastor Mike Ogie, Stewardship Chair

“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” arr. Patti Drennan Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, to His feet Thy tribute bring; ransomed, healed, re-stored, forgiven, evermore His praises sing; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. Alleluia! Alleluia! With our voices we will sing. Praise Him for His grace and favor to our fathers in distress; praise Him, still the same as ever, slow to chide, and swift to bless. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in His faithfulness. Frail as summer’s flow’r we flourish; blows the wind and it’s gone; but, while mortals rise and perish, God endures unchanging on, and on. Angels in the height, adore Him; Ye behold Him face to face; saints triumphant, bow before Him, gathered in from ev’ry race. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Let us praise God.

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

www.cornerkidz.comBRICKS for GOD this SUNDAY during CORNER KIDS!!! We will study God’s word and build a LEGO replica of the story. We are letting the kids explore God’s love through LEGOS this week!! BRING a FRIEND!!!Corner 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. Choir Singing this Sunday, January 24th, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Easter Celebration - Worship, crafts, music and egg hunt on WEDNESDAY, March 16th in the Ministry Center from 5-7p.m.VBS Meeting: July 27th at 5:30 in the Small Dining Room. Everyone is welcome to join us.TAKE THE LEAD: Starting July 27th at 3:30 in the church library.

ST. LUKE FAMILY NIGHT

Extreme Kids Kickoff at Hollywood ConneCtion

We want to skate and putt putt with our friends and their families. All K-5th graders join us on January 24 • 3-5 p.m. $5 skate or $4 putt putt.

RSVP at www.cornerkidz.com to get a free drink!BOTTOMS UP!!! Children’s Ministry has partnered with the Junior League of Columbus to try to collect 8,000 diapers for children in our area whose parents cannot afford to purchase them. Please bring in new, unopened packages of dis-posable diapers or make a monetary donation. We will collect the diapers on stage in Stockwell Hall by grade level. The grade that brings the most diapers wins an ICE CREAM SUNDAE SOCIAL during SUNDAY SCHOOL!!! Collection starts January 24th and ends March 6th. Help those in need in Columbus by providing clean diapers for their children.

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

Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, 706-256-3117 or dhett@stlukeum.com. The Caregiver Support Group will meet Tuesday, January 26, 12:45 - 2:00 p.m. (This group usually meets in the Respite Care Building; if renovation is not com-plete, a note on the door will indicate the meeting place.)Each month a wonderful group of caregivers come together to share their joys, frustrations, and challenges in a safe, caring environment. Husbands, wives, daughters and sons tell their stories of caring for loved ones and experience the concern of others who can honestly say "We understand". The group is open to the community.

St. Luke's next VIP week is January 24-31. Due to

Respite Care needing to use the Sunday

School rooms used for VIP, we are using

Evangel Temple's VIP house located

at 1931 Westminster Way. Please be in prayer for the families in the VIP program

and all of the other homeless families in our community. If you would like to know more

about this ministry where you can be the hands and

feet of Christ, please contact Kay Denes (kaybiker61@

bellsouth.net) or Doris Reid (dorishreid@gmail.com).

JANUARYIS CANNED

VEGETABLE MONTH!Please bring your donations of canned vegetables to the donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center.

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.Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mr. Charles Floyd by Rev. and Mrs. Dick Reese. In memory of Mrs. Frances Smith by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Frickel. In memory of Rev. Emory Gilbert by Dr. and Mrs. Jack L. Hunter. In memory of Mr. Tom Cunningham by Mrs. Shirley Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson W. Blackmon, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Bickerstaff, III. In memory of Mrs. Frances Smith and Mr. Tom Cunningham by Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams. In memory of Mr. Jonathan Alexander Hatcher by Mrs. Cindy Hatcher Patrick.Music Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mr. Tom Cunningham by the St. Luke Chancel Choir, Ms. Nancy Pedersen, and Mrs. Gladys Pitts. In memory of Rev. Emory Gilbert by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register.Music Fund: In memory of Mr. Tom Cunningham by Mr. and Mrs. William Montgomery.Samaritan Fund: In memory of Mr. Gary Daniel by Mr. Andy Robinson. In memory of Rev. Emory Gilbert, Mrs. Frances Smith, Mr. Mark Porter, Mr. Dickie Edge, and Mrs. George Mathews by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ogie. In memory of Rev. Emory Gilbert by Mrs. Bob Thompson, Mrs. Vonceil Ferrell, and Mrs. Glenda Peters, The Jesus is Lord/Fellowship Class, Ms. Doris Songer, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Neal, and Mrs. Edna Ann Spencer. In memory of Rev. Emory Gilbert, Mr. Michael Holliday, and Mr. Tom Cunningham by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Sargent.Naomi’s Village: In honor of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Beckum by the New Journey Class.Food Pantry: In memory of Rev. Emory Gilbert by Mrs. Mary Hudson.Methodist Children’s Home: In memory of Rev. Emory Gilbert by the Jesus is Lord/Fellowship Class.Chancel Choir Fund: In memory of Mrs. Frances Watkins Smith by Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Lane Dennard, Jr.VIP Fund: In memory of Mr. Mike Holliday by Mrs. Patty Cardin.

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

WEBSITE: WWW.THECORNERSTUDENTS.COM

Souled out O.N.E.THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT! You and your family are all invited to this passionate, life-changing event! This night will feature our very own: The Corner Worship, Brad and Lisa and our band MOORE! Speaking that night will be Jeff Jones, the Director of Young Life Columbus! There will be a great light show, live recording, balloon drop give away and concessions! Come and be a part of an amazing night of worship and uplifting music for the WHOLE FAMILY! There will be a $5 suggested donation at the door! Let's INVITE COLUMBUS TO ST. LUKE ON JANUARY 24!!! Missions Opportunity!!!

Interested in Going to Guatemala with the Student ministry this summer? We are looking at dates and having our first formal meeting on Jan. 31 from 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Come and find out all about this amazing opportunity for High School and family missions! We are looking to go to Guatemala THIS SUMMER and would love for you to join us!

ST. LUKE FREE SPIRITS2016 Preview & Special

Entertainment LuncheonJanuary 26, 2016

11:30 a.m. (Ministry Center)Cost: $8

Reservations to Kym Harden, 706-327-4343 or kym@stlukeum.com.