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Robert Beckumrbeckum@stlukeum.com

BECOMING GOD’S BLESSING TO THE WORLD Giving helps us become who God wants us to be. Giving is not merely about the church’s need for money but about a disciple’s need to grow in generosity. Generosity is a fruit of the Spirit, a sign of our spiritual growth. God uses our giving to change the world for God’s purposes, and God uses our giving to reconfigure our interior lives---to change us. It is through giving of ourselves and resources as God has given to us that we help the body of Christ to flourish in our generation. That why, when we join St. Luke church we promise to “to uphold the ministry and mission of Christ with our gifts.” Every sanctuary and chapel in which we have worshiped, every church organ or piano that has lifted our spirits, every pew or chair where we have sat, every communion rail where we have knelt, every hymnal from which we have sung, every praise band that has touched our hearts, every church classroom where we have gathered with friends for study or fellowship, every church kitchen that has prepared our meals, every church van that has taken us to camp, every youth group or children’s ministry through which our lives were blessed---all are the fruit of someone’s sacrificial generosity. We have been the recipients of grace upon grace. We are the heirs, the beneficiaries of those who came before us who were touched by the grace of Christ enough to give graciously so that we could experience the truth of Christ for ourselves. We owe the same to the next generation. We have worshiped in sanctuaries we did not build, so to us falls the privilege of building sanctuaries where we shall never worship. Disciples who practice extreme generosity push the church to flourish for Christ in ministries for children, youth, adults, church members and strangers far and near. Compassionate generosity is not just about the church’s need to receive but about the Christian’s need to give. Gratitude and generosity are essential qualities of spiritual maturity and growth that is grounded in grace. The faithful practice of giving changes people and churches. They begin to resemble their Lord. This November, as we take inventory of our many blessings, I will be challenging you to join me in prayerfully reflecting on our financial support of the work of Christ and to prepare an estimate of our giving for 2016. It is my prayer that we might all experience the joy of giving, especially giving for those things of eternal significance.

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.

November 8, 2015 24th Sunday after Pentecost

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

Invitation to Worship

The Prelude (St. Luke Wind Orchestra)..........“Prelude on a Hymn of Praise” ..........arr. Curnow(Jim Evans, Conductor)

Call to Worship (10:55 a.m., Doyle Register) .........“Ancient Words”.........................L. Deshazo(Eder Rivera, oboe)

Hymn ......................................... “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” .............................Number 160

*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).............................................................Number 70Glory 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 (8:25 a.m., Doyle Register) ............. “Ancient Words” ......................................L. Deshazo(Eder Rivera, oboe)

**Anthem (10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir)............“Seek First the Kingdom”..................M. McDonald

The Pastoral Prayer...................................................................The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard

The Lord’s Prayer ...............................................................................................Number 895Our 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 (8:25 a.m.)...............................................The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard(10:55 a.m.)...................................................The Rev. Brett Maddocks

After the 10:55 a.m. Children’s Sermon, 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 ................................... “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”..........................Number 384

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

Offertory (SLO) ..........................A Tribute for Veterans Day“A Mother’s Prayer”............................................arr. Gavin

**(Rush Gavin, Guest Conductor - Cindy Sigmund, Narrator)

*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........................................................Mark 12:38-44 (p. 46, NT in pew Bible)

The Spoken Word ........................“3-G DISCIPLESHIP”...............The Rev. Robert Beckum

*Hymn ............................... “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”........................... Number 430

*The Benediction .................................... “Amen” .......................................................Danish

Postlude (8:30 a.m., Adleyn Scott, organ).................“Prelude in G Minor”......................J.S. Bach (10:55 a.m., SLO) ...................... “Prelude in B Flat” .....................................J.S. Bach* Standing as able ** See Music Box *** quick means “living”; catholic means “universal,” or the global Church

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday, November 8 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. Youth Sunday School (The Corner, MIN) 10:55 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main) Broadcast over WLTC 103.7 Lite FM Broadcast live on WXTX Channel 54 at 11:00 a.m. 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, Main) 5-7:00 p.m. Epic of Eden Bible Study (Discovery) Student Ministry: Middle School Crosswalk (LD, MIN)/High School (The Corner)Monday, November 9 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 3:30 p.m. SLS Praise Band Rehearsal (Stockwell Hall, Main) 6:00 p.m. Grief Support Group (Conference Room) 7:00 p.m. College Bible Study (The Corner)Tuesday, November 10 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 10:00 a.m. Circle 3 (Corner Cafe)/On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 10:30 a.m. Circle 9 (Room 110, Main) 11:30 a.m. Lions Club (SD, MIN) 5:00 p.m. Lay Leadership Committee (Conference Room) 6:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN)Wednesday, November 11 No School or Preschool 0:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 10:30 a.m. Stay-at-home Moms’ Bible study (coley.mayne@googlemail.com for location) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 3:45 p.m. Children’s Choir/Drama Practice (Meeting Room, MIN) Middle School Guys and Girls Bible Study (Youth Room) 5:15 p.m. BHW Handbells 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (LD, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir/Drama Practice (Meeting Room, MIN) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel) 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir (Music Suite)Thursday, November 12 8:45 a.m. Women’s Bible Study-The Truth Project (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (LD, MIN) 12 Noon Women’s Bible Study, The Creed (Conference Room, Main)Friday, November 13 8:35 a.m. Moms in Prayer (Corner Cafe) 6:00 p.m. Walk with Emmaus Dinner (LD, MIN)Saturday, November 14

Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/MIN (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms.

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WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER November 11 - Ministry CenterProgram: St. Luke Orchestra

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: Roasted Pork Loin, Butter Beans, Collard Greens, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Muffins, Cakes and Pies.

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

Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________

PHONE VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDIf you have 3-4 hours a month to volunteer and would like to be more involved at St. Luke, consider being a phone volunteer. Kym Harden (kym@stlukeum.com) will train you!

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WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching, “Esparciendo la fe”; Isaías 6: 1-8; 2 Corintios 2:14-17.

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 loving memory of Mr. James L. Holman by Mrs. James L. Holman and family.NARTHEX FLOWERS: The beautiful flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mrs. Sybil K. Bailey and Mrs. Nancy D. Cashbaugh on the occasion of the marriage of Megan Bailey and Tyler Cashbaugh on November 7, 2015.

OUR KNOWN SICK: Hughston (Northside): Jane Jones, 331.

IN MEMORIAMMr. Edward Pope Murrah, III

October 20, 2015

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY: To Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Pat) Albright, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Susan) Gaither in the death of their aunt and to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Tamara) Albright, III, Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Liz) Albright, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan (Bright) Christopher, Mr. and Mrs. John (Elaine) Laughbaum, and Mrs. and Mrs. Ward (Beth) Pyron in the death of their great aunt, Mrs. Martha Helen Jones, on October 28, 2015.To Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie (Joanna) Culbreth in the death of his brother, Jon Culbreth, November 1, 2015, Doerun, GA.To Rev. and Mrs. Dick (June) Reese in the death of her mother, Mrs. Miriam Watford on November 3, 2015, Columbus, GA.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Major and Mrs. Lorin (Alexis) Veigas were received by profession of faith. They and their son, Ethan, were baptized.

If you are visiting and interested in your child going through Confirmation, please contact Rev. Brett Maddocks bmaddocks@stlukeum.com. Confirmation is offered for 6th graders.

CONFIRMAtION

“Seek First the Kingdom” Mary McDonald Seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you. Child of the Father, we are all His children. It is His pleasure to give His Kingdom. Wait upon the Lord. Set your heart and mind on that which is above. Wait upon the Lord, know ye that His word is love. Set your heart and mind on Him who reigns above! For where your treasure is, there will your heart be. And where your heart is, there I will be. For I am the Kingdom and the power, and I am the Father, seek first the Kingdom and all things shall be added unto you.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Joining the St. Luke Orchestra today is Mr. Rush Gavin, conducting “A Mother’s Prayer”, as a tribute for Veterans Day. Mr. Gavin is a former assistant music supervisor for the Muscogee County Schools and retired director of the 151st Alabama National Guard Band. He is the author of the prayer.

Brian and Heather Anderson join by transfer from another United Methodist Church.

OUR CLERGY STAFFRev. Robert Beckum, Senior Minister

rbeckum@stlukeum.comRev. Cindy Cox Garrard, Associate Pastor

cindy@stlukeum.comRev. Brett Maddocks, Associate Pastor

bmaddocks@stlukeum.comRev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones,

Associate Pastoriquinones@stlukeum.com

The St. Luke School Annual Fund Campaign bridges the gap between

tuition revenue and the school’s operating and facility expenses – a gap that could otherwise be filled only by a tuition increase. Our goal this year is $150,000. The campaign runs from October 1 - December 31, 2015, but you have until June 30, 2016 to fulfill pledges made during that time. To make your gift, scan this QR code or go to http://www.givetostlukeschool.com. Thank you for your support!

Thanksgiving Lay-Led Service Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a delicious meal and remain for worship and inspiration beginning at 6:30 p.m. from Mary Reed, Adleyn Scott,

Larry & Jenine Caddell, Tim Joiner, & Patrick Graham.

Adults $7, Children $3 jwidener@stlukeum.com

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

www.cornerkidz.comCorner Kids@The Nine in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade. Corner Kids@11 in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade. CHILDREN’S CHOIR/DRAMA PRACTICE: Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m. or 6:15-7 p.m., Meeting Room, Ministry Center.

NovemberIS MUFFIN MIX MONTH!

Please bring your donations of muffin mix to the donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center.

CALLING ALL 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS!!!

Skyping with Naomi’s Village THIS SUNDAY

during Sunday School.

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKSAdvent begins Sunday, November 29. Advent devotional books are available now. Please pick one up for your fam-ily when you come to worship!

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.Respite Care: In memory of Mrs. Susan Howard by Mrs. Kathy Riley.Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mr. Thomas Harlan by Mr. and Mrs. Len Sexton. In memory of Mr. Max Burgdorf by Mrs. Cynthia Cerbin. In memory of Mrs. Carol Massey by Dr. Aesook Lim.December First Saturday: In honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael Ogie by Mr. and Mrs. Clifton C. Fay. In honor of Rev. Cindy Garrard by Mrs. Gladys Pitts.Music Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mrs. Carol Massey by Mr. and Mrs. James Sigmund, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boers, and Mrs. Kathy Frost.Samaritan Fund: In memory of Mrs. Carol Massey by Mrs. Ruth Laney. In honor of Rev. and Mrs. Gaston Pollock by Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams.Naomi’s Village: In honor of Mrs. Julie Crowder Mitchell by Brooks, Gene, III, Will and Nat Dykes.Food Pantry: In memory of Mr. Jim Prescott by Mr. Billy Cunningham.

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

WEBSITE: WWW.THECORNERSTUDENTS.COMCheck out these events and so much more at www.thecornerstudents.com

Time to

sign up

for DNOW.

December First saturDayRegister now by using one of the

forms inside & returning to cindy@stlukeum.com or go

to www.stlukeum.com.If your class is working as a group,

please let Cindy know that, too! Offerings to December First Saturday

can be made by writing the check to St. Luke and marking it

“Dec. 1st Sat.”Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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

Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, 706-256-3117 or dhett@stlukeum.com.

The volunteers and staff of Respite Care have the honor of working with Veterans. This year, eight veterans have participated in Respite Care;

their years of service cover World War II through Vietnam. We take this opportunity to thank our

Veterans for their sacrifices and contributions.