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.

Members or regular attendeesVisitors please use the back side

July 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, July 16

Community Breakfast: 7:45am, FHYouth Lunch and Activities: 12:00-3:00pm, MB 310/off-siteBasketball practices: 1:30-5:00pm, CLC Gym

Monday, July 17Sit & Be Fit: 9:00-10:00am, CLC GymGlad Helper Prayer Group: 5:30-7:30pm, MB 304Family Game & Pizza Night: 5:30-7:30pm, TBD

Tuesday, July 18Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymPickleball: 12:00 - 2:00pm, GymFinance Team Meeting: 6:00-7:00pm, LoungeDefender League Basketball: 6:30-10:30pmBoy Scouts: 7:00-8:45pm, Scout Hut

Wednesday, July 19Morning Basketball: 6:30-7:30am, GymMen’s Prayer Breakfast: 7:15a.m., FHYouth leave for Magic Springs/Lake Trip: 7:30amChildren’s Sunday School Meeting: 1:00-2:00pm, MB 211Zumba: 6:35-7:35, GymYoung Adult Basketball: 7:40-9:00pm, Gym

Thursday, July 20Sit & Be Fit: 9:00-10:00am, GymFood Pantry: 9:30am-12:00pm, CLC 108Craft Club: 12:00-4:00pm, CLC 103Pickleball: 1:00-3:00pm, C=GymYoung Adult Gathering: 6:00-9:00pm, Jerry’s/MovieFisher of Men Basketball: 7:15-10:15pm

Friday, July 21Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymDefender League Basketball: 6:30-10:30pm, Gym

Saturday, July 22Kairos Walk: 9:00am-1:00pm, FHCancer Surviors Support Group: 11:00am - 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 WorshipJuly 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

Don’t have a checkbook? Give your offering online by scanning the code below.

aLL are WeLcoMe at st. Luke’s!

Worship on Sunday8:30 and 10:50am

July 23The Parable of the WeedsMatthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Rev. Jim McKinney

July 30Romans 8: 37-39

Rev. Jim McKinneyBlessing of Backpacks

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

Prayers of the PeoPleRoyce BullockBill StewartAl SimpsonSarah CobbSteve RagsdaleMarty CobbBetty DixonRebecca LikensPatrick HerringtonVic FeisalStan CraigSam & Jean McHughDot DickeyTommye AllisonAmy PearsonBill MorrisKen & Barbara PhillipsBobby MasonJim Burch, Jr.Danny HobbsGil Herren

Those dealing with Cancer Herbert MontgomeryBrenda BlackwellBob DunhamShirley PalmerDavid SmithAndre JonesDon DayJanelle SmithClay Eaves

Homebound Members Anne DeanDoris EavensonDorothy EvansLouise FairfaxAvis ForemanWilliam HowickDeloris Jones

Bishop Bill McAlillySuperintendent Deborah Smith

Congratulations to Leroy and Mary Beth Best on the birth of their grandson, July 9.

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 ConnectionsJuly 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 July 16, 2017

The flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated to the Glory of God in loving memory of Mrs J. P. Reed from John, Judy , and Reed Rossetti

Prelude “Praise HIm, Praise Him” arr. Mary McDonald Wes Kirkpatrick, organ

WelcoMe and announceMents

†oPening hyMn“O For a Thousand Tongues to SIng” azMo UMH 57

†Prayer of invocation

†call to WorshiP Abba, Father God, You have adopted us and made us your heirs.

Open our eyes to see Your glory, that we may worship and magnify Your name;

Through Your Son, Jesus ChristAmen

Pastoral Prayer and lord’s Prayer

giving of our tithes & offerings (use the QR code on the back of this bulletin to give online) Music: “Meditation on Beach Spring” Gilbert Martin

†doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 94

†hyMn “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” closer Walk TFWS 2158

Word and Wonder

scriPture Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23

antheM “Sing for Joy, Ye People” Joseph Martin

Message Rev. Jim McKinney

†resPonse “The Apostles Creed” UMH 881

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

†hyMn “Marching to Zion” UMH 733

†Benediction

†Postlude “Imperial March” Sir Edgar Elgar†You are invited to stand as able.

UMH - Blue Hymnal TFWS - The Faith We Sing Black Songbookccli 11116308

During verse 3 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.

PROJECT TRANSFORMATIONCelebration BanquetAll volunteers and giving partners are invited!Sunday, July 23, 6:00pmGermantown UMC

Sing For Joy, Ye PeopleJoseph MartinSing for joy, ye people of Zion! Sing for joy! I am coming to you.Sing for joy, ye people of Zion! All ye people of Zion, I’m coming to you.Sing for you, ye people of Zion! (Sing Hosanna!)Sing for joy! I am coming to you. (Hosanna to God our King.)Sing for joy, ye people of Zion! (Sing Hosanna!)All ye people of Zion, I’m coming to you.And in that time the nations all shall come and kneel before the one true God;And God shall come again unto His own and fill the earth; Fill the earth with all His love and power.Sing for you, ye people of Zion! (Sing Hosanna!)Sing for joy! I am coming to you. (Hosanna to God our King.)I’m coming to you, coming to you!