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

January 28, 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, January 28

Community Breakfast: 8:00am, FHFellowship Gathering: 10:30-11:00am, Hospitality HallFinance Committee Meeting: 12:00-1:30pm, LoungeBasketball Practices: 1:00-4:00pm, GymHandbell Rehearsal: 3:00-4:00pm, MB 207LIGHT Night Children’s Dinner & Activities: 5:00-7:00pm, CLC 103Youth Dinner and Activities: 5:00-7:00pm, MB 3rd Floor

Monday, January 29Sit & Be Fit: 9:00-10:00am, GymBingo: 10:30am-1:00pm, LoungeBasketball Practice: 5:45-7:15pm, GymBishop McAlilly Conference Discussion: 6:00-8:00pm, Bartlett UMCJesus is Lord Basketball: 7:15-10:15, Gym

Tuesday, January 30Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymPickleball: 12:00-2:00pm, GymGirl Scouts: 4:30-5:30pm, CLC 103Basketball Practice: 5:45-7:15pm, GymMission/Service Team: 6:30-8:00pm, LoungeCub Scouts: 6:30-7:30pm, Chapel/CB 2nd FloorBoy Scouts: 7:00-8:45pm, Scout Hut

Wednesday, January 31Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, gymMen’s Prayer Breakfast: 7:15am, Perkins on Park Ave.Babygarten: 9:00am-12:00pm, LoungeBible Study: 5:45-6:30pm, LoungeChancel Choir Rehearsal: 6:30-8:00pm, Choir RoomZumba: 6:35-7:35pm, GymYoung Adult Basketball: 7:40-9:10pm, Gym

Thursday, February 1Sit & Be Fit: 8:45-9:45am, GymFood Pantry: 9:30am-12:00pm, CLC 108Small Group Study: 10:00am-12:00pm, MB 211Al-Anon Prayer Group: 10:00-11:00am, MB 213Craft Club: 12:00-4:00pm, CLC 103Basketball Practice: 5:45-7:15pm, GymYoung Adult Dinner: 6:00-8:00pm, MB 310Fisher of Men Basketball: 7:15-10:15pm, Gym

Friday, February 2Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymYoung Adult Game Night: 6:00-10:00pm, MB 310Defender League Basketball: 6:30-10:30pm, Gym

Saturday, February 3Kairos Ministry: 9:00am-1:00pm, FHBabygarten: 10:00am-12:00pm, LoungeJunior Jammers Basketball: 9:00-10:30am, GymYouth 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 WorshipJanuary 28, 2018

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 SundaysNext Week

February 4, 20188:30 and 11:00am

Isaiah 40:21-31 & Mark 1:29-39Pastor Jim McKinney

The youth will be collecting for the Souper Bowl of Caring which

supports the St. Luke’s Food Ministries.

Sunday School Classes 9:30 a.m.

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

Between Sunday School and Worship.

GIVING APP“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

A drawing of a stone cross that was found when Capernaum was rediscovered by archaeologists - Stushie Art

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY 5:45 pm, Lounge - Led by Pastor Jim McKinney“Half Truths” by Adam Hamilton

United Methodist Men annual Valentine’s Banquet Friday, February 16, 2018

6:00pmTickets - $10:00 each

Tickets may be purchased from David Day or your favorite Methodist Man.

Prayers of the PeoPle

Guest ConnectionsJanuary 28, 2018

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 WorshipJanuary 28, 2018

WelcoMe and announceMents

Prelude “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” arr. Kenneth Varner Wes Kirkpatrick, organ

choral introit (11:00) “God Is Here” Glen Wonacott Chancel Choir

†call to WorshiPCome to worship this day. Bring with you all your joys and sorrows. Jesus will offer hope.Come to worship this day believing in the power of God through Jesus Christ. Jesus will bring us healing.Come to worship this day feeling the presence of God. Jesus will teach us new ways to live. AMEN.

†hyMn “How Firm a Foundation” UMH 529

Word and Wonder (11:00) “I Am the Church” verse 1 UMH 558

Pastoral Prayer and lord’s Prayer Prayer Response: “Grant, O Lord” Richard Brown

GivinG of our tithes & offerinGs (Download our giving app: “GivePlus Church” - see back panel for more information.) Music (8:30) “Pavane” Gabriel Faure Wes Kirkpatrick (11:00) “Shine” Collective Soul Jacob Taylor

†doxoloGy “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” old 100th UMH 95

†hyMn “Be Thou My Vision” UMH 451

†scriPture Mark 1:21-28

antheM (8:30) “Shine” Collective Soul Jacob Taylor (11:00) “Be Still” Mary McDonald Chancel Choir

MessaGe Jim McKinney

†affirMation of faith Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada UMH 883

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

†invitational hyMn “In Christ Alone” W&S 3105

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

†Benediction

†Postlude “The Awakening” Edward Broughton Kirkpatrick†You are invited to stand as able.

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.

Betty Fly, Donnie Hoffman, Steve and Debbie Ragsdale, Steve Scarborough, Megan Warren, Drew Dacus, David Mills, Helen Boening, Posey Smith, Lisa Nunis, Oliver Strickland, Darlington Blayon, Marty Cobb, Rebecca Likens, Jack Cushing, Gavin Bell, Gil Herren, Danny Hobbs, Pam Santi, Akil Al-Chokhachi, Jim Burch, Jr.

Those recovering from a stroke:Kathleen Gillespie, Shirley Gar-dener, Vauneida Henton

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: Anne Dean, Doris Eavenson, Dorothy Evans, Louise Fairfax, Avis Foreman, William Howick, Deloris Jones, Emma Lee Mauldin

Bishop Bill McAlilly, District Superintendent Deborah SmithMissionaries Eric and Liz SoardMarshall County High School, Benton, KY

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

UMH - Blue Hymnal W&S - Green Paper Hymnal ccli 11116308

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!

Smorgasbord’s Got Talent goes to Mardi Gras!Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 - 12:00pm

We’ll let the good times roll at this years Smorgasbord’s Got Talent! Again this year the Youth and Intergenerational Events are teaming up to raise money for Summer Youth Activities. For the talent show portion

of the event, we are looking for acts that relate to the city of New Orleans and its rich Mardi Gras and musical traditions. If you would like to sign up for the talent show, please text or call Lynne McAlexander at

550-3091 to register your act as soon as possible. We will also need everyone to bring food -

cards with food assignments were mailed this week.Thank you for supporting our St. Luke’s Youth!

Bishop McAlilly's Day in the Metro DistrictMonday, January 29, 2018

Bartlett UMC, 5676 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN6:00 - 8:00pm - Laity Session

Primary topics include: a review of our progress toward our shared mission and vision; an update on the “Way Forward Commission”;

and, a proposal to form a new Annual Conference by combining the Memphis and Tennessee Conferences.

A bus will be leaving St. Luke’s at 5:15pm. Please sign up at the Hospitality Desk.

The flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated to the Glory of God

in loving memory of Mary Lou Talley

from her son, Kevin

Beginning Feb. 18, 2018 - Financial Peace UniversityThe class will meet from 9:00-10:30 Sunday mornings.

More details coming soon.