Mission stateMentWe 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 AssistantMarcia Mittelstadt, Music InterimWes Kirkpatrick, OrganistMegan Warren, Children & Community ConnectionsBeth Ryan, Student MinistriesDavid R. Day, Sr, Christian Life Recreation MinistriesCarla Taylor, CommunicationsVickey Hobbs, Business ManagerTim Taylor, Facilities ManagerHeather Persellin-Deere, EventsAmy Turman, Day School Amy Lee, 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 share Christ, 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.

Members or regular attendeesVisitors please use the back side

December 31, 2017 Service: □ 8:30 □11:00Name: ____________________________Address: __________________________City: ______________________________State/Zip: __________________________Phone: ____________________________Email: _____________________________ □Member □Regular Attendee □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.

If you are ready to become a member of St Luke’s please contact Pastor Jim by calling the church or sending him a mes-sage: jim.mckinney@stlukesumc.org

this Week at st. Luke’sSunday, December 31

Community Breakfast: 8:00am, FHFellowship Gathering: 10:30-11:00am, Hospitality Hall

Monday, January 1, 2018HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Tuesday, January 2Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymThe Epistle newsletter deadline: 9:00am. send info to carla.taylor@stlukesumc.orgWorship Team Meeting: 9:30 - 10:30am, MB 203UMW General Meeting: 11:00am-1:00pm, FHPickleball: 12:00-2:00pm, GymGirl Scouts: 4:30-5:30pm, CLC 103Basketball Practice: 5:45-7:15pm, GymTrustee Meeting: 6:00-7:30pm, LoungeCub Scouts: 6:30-7:30pm, Chapel/CB 2nd FloorBoy Scouts: 7:00-8:45pm, Scout Hut

Wednesday, January 3Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymMen’s Prayer Breakfast: 7:15am, FHChancel Choir: 6:30-8:00pm, Choir RoomYoung Adult Basketball: 7:40-9:10pm, Gym

Thursday, January 4Sit & Be Fit: 8:45-9:45am, GymFood Pantry: 9:30am-12:00pm, CLC 108Craft Club: 12:00-4:00pm, CLC 103Basketball Practice: 5:45-7:15pm, GymYoung Adult Dinner: 6:00-8:00pm, MB 310Oak Ridge Neighborhood Association: 6:30-7:30pm, LoungeFisher of Men Basketball: 7:15-10:15pm, Gym

Friday, January 5Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymDefender League Basketball: 6:30-10:30pm, Gym

Saturday, January 6Kairos Ministry, 9:00am - 1:00pm, LoungeJunior Jammer Basketball: 9:00-10:30am, GymESCRA Youth Basketball games: 11:00am-6:00pm, GymSaturday Supper: 4:30-5:30pm., 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 WorshipDecember 31, 2017

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

Twitter: @stlukesmemphis • Instagram: stlukesmemphisWe are #480forMemphis

aLL are WeLcoMe at st. Luke’s!

Worship on SundaysJan. 7, 2018

8:30 and 11:00amLuke 2:21-40

Pastor Jim McKinneyConfirmation at 11:00am

Sunday School Classes 9:30 a.m. (no children or youth)

Fellowship Time - 10:30amJoin us in the Hospitality Hall for Coffee, donuts, and fellowship!

Between Sunday School and Worship.

Introducing an easy way to GIVE!We have a new church giving app that we are excited to share!“GivePlus Church” is a mobile giving app that enables you to make one-time or recurring gifts from your smartphone. Download the GivePlus Church app from the App Store or Google Play.Thank you for supporting St. Luke’s

Forward in Faith Team meeting Next Sunday, January 7, 12:30pm, Lounge

We are #480forMemphisUse this hashtag on all of your social media posts if you tag St. Luke’s. Look around the University neighborhood and snap a picture of some-thing great and let the community know that St. Luke’s is for Memphis and the University District.

CAN YOU HELP? We are in need of volunteers to help at the Hospitality Desk during the week. The main responsibility is answering the phones. We have a security person here to help with visitors but they are not available to answer phones. The shifts run from 9:00am-12:30pm and 12:30-4:00pm each day Monday-Thursday. You can volunteer for one shift per month or more. Please contact Vickey Hobbs - 452-6262 or vickey.hobbs@stlukesumc.org

Prayers of the PeoPle Guest ConnectionsDecember 31, 2017

Service: 8:30 11:00

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 WorshipDeceMber 31, 2017

WelcoMe anD announceMents

PreluDe

choral introit “Jesus the Light of the World” Elderkin Chancel Choir

call to WorshiP This is the Day that the Lord has made Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

†hyMn “Joy to the World” UMH 246

WorD anD WonDer (11:00) “There’s a Song in the Air” verse 1 UMH 249

Pastoral Prayer anD lorD’s Prayer Prayer Response: “The Fragrance of Christ” David Haas

GivinG of our tithes & offerinGs (Download our giving app: “GivePlus Church” - see back panel for more information.)

†DoxoloGy “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” the first noel

†hyMn “Love Has Come” W&S 3059

†scriPture Luke 2:21-40

antheM “A Living Prayer” Ron Block Linda Hensley, solo

MessaGe Jim McKinney

†affirMation of faith “The Apostles’ Creed” UMH 881

†Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” UMH 70

†invitational hyMn “Go Tell if on the Mountain” UMH 251

(Those wishing to join the church may come forward during this hymn.)

†beneDiction

†conGreGational resPonse

“Away in a Manger” verse 3Be near me Lord Jesus,

I ask thee to stay close by me forever, and love me I pray; bless all the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven to live with thee there.

†PostluDe †You are invited to stand as able.

UMH - United Methodist Hymnal; W&S - Green paperback Hymnal; ccli 11116308

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.

These prayer request are from the previous week - please check the board in Hospitality Hall for the current hospital list.

David Mills Marty CobbSam McHughHelen BoeningDalton Al-ChokhachiLeanne OldsRebecca LikensJack CushingGavin BellPosey SmithGrover Bowles Alice RobertsGil Herren Danny Hobbs Pam Santi Jim Burch, Jr.Akil Al-chokhachiVauneida HentonKathleen GillespieShirley GardenerDavid Dlugach

Those dealing with cancer: Edna Poletti, Teresa Bobo, Brenda Blackwell, Clay Eaves, Bob Dunham, Jennifer Cottam, Janell Smith, Don Day, Mrs. Vick, Oma Strickland, Eugene Callaway

Homebound Members: Doris Sigman, Grady Threadgill, Wilson Walker, John & Helen Wofford

Bishop Bill McAlilly, District Superintendent Deborah SmithMissionaries Eric and Liz SoardOur Schools, Teachers, and Students

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 Janie Hendrix at: prayer.request@stlukesumc.org

A free program designed for babies 0-18 months (older children may attend by permission of the

instructor) that provides exposure to language through rhymes, songs, and books. Each session will also include free play time and crafts such as toys or baby book items.Class times are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00am

Winter dates are January 10 - February 17, 2018Spring dates are April 18 - May 26, 2018Attend one or as many classes as you wish.

For more information contact Marcy Mittelstadt: marcia.mittelstadt@stlukesumc.orgNo fees - just come prepared to play and sing with your baby!

SAVE THE DATESmorgasbord’s Got Talent goes to Mardi Gras!

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018We will be looking for talent acts very soon so get your act together over the holidays and be ready to report to Lynne

McAlexander in January.

All proceeds go to support youth activities.

Wesley Covenant PrayerA Prayer for the New YearI am no longer my own, but thine.Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.Put me to doing, put me to suffering.Let me be employed for thee or laid aside for thee,exalted for thee or brought low for thee.Let me be full, let me be empty.Let me have all things, let me have nothing.I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine.So be it.And the covenant which I have made on earth,let it be ratified in heaven.Amen.