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1104 Second Ave.; Columbus, GA 31901Postmaster: Send address changes to St. Luke UMC

P.O. Box 867; Columbus, GA 31902Telephone (706) 327-4343 • Fax (706) 327-4345

Ministry Center (706) 256-1017 Prayer Room (706) 327-4078E-mail: stluke@stlukeum.comWebsite: www.stlukeum.comwww.facebook.com/stlukeum

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Lindley Claire AlexanderJosie Lynn AlexanderNatalie Louise Boykin

Elizabeth Whitaker BickerstaffLillie Elizabeth Buffington

Bryan Stanley Christopher, Jr.Madison Layne Culver

Savannah Dianne CulverGordon Chapman Dykes

Owen Watson FerrisLanden Blake HatcherLillian Patricia HubbardSarah Helen Hughston

Audrey Jane JoynerHayden Everett Palmer

BIBLES PRESENTED TO THIRD GRADERSAs is our custom, we will present personal Bibles to all of our new third graders. This is a special time when we commend these young people to God’s love and God’s Word. It is our hope that these Bibles will be a special mile marker on their faith journeys.

Mason Henry PersonsEleanor Adele Pezold

Joseph Thomas PrisockJohn Bray Manderson, Jr.

Lily Turner MoshellMary Kimble SigmanCason Mark StillwellRachael Anne Tillery

Chase Everett TownsendPeyton Alan Trice

William Bradley Turner, IVCharles Robert Williams, III

Kate Annsley WoodsBradyn Laurel Wylie

COMING IN OCTOBERCelebrating Faith and Family

Special Events

October 3 Tim Elmore, Growing Leaders in Stockwell HallOctober 9-11 Family Camp at Uchee Creek CampgroundOctober 23 Big Time Wrestling in the Ministry CenterOctober 25 Harvest Party (Entire Campus)October 30-31 Journey to Financial Freedom for Families in Ministry Center

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.

September 13, 2015 16th Sunday after Pentecost

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

Invitation to Worship

Chiming of the Hour

The Prelude (Adleyn Scott, Organ)................ “Sweet Hour of Prayer”........................C. Hamlin

Call to Worship (10:55 a.m., James Turner).....“Wonderful Words of Life”...P. Bliss/arr. L. Larson

*Hymn ................................................ “Holy, Holy, Holy” .....................................Number 64

*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.

The Sacrament of Baptism (10:55 a.m.).....................................................Lorimer Carroll StoverWith God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that Lorimer Carroll, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.

Solo (8:25 a.m., James Turner) ................“Wonderful Words of Life”.............P. Bliss/arr. L. Larson

Third Grade Bible presentation....................................................................Mrs. Nickie TilleryLeader: Receive the Word of God. Learn its stories and study its words, for they tell us who we are and Whose we are. God’s Word never fails.Congregation and Third Graders: We receive the Bible with our hearts, our hands, and our minds. We will read and study the Bible together. God’s Word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Thanks be to God!The Pastoral Prayer .......................................................................The Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard

The Lord’s Prayer ...............................................................................................Number 895

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..................................... “I Know Whom I Have Believed”.........................Number 714

Offertory Prayer

Offertory (8:25 a.m., Adleyn Scott)........... “Marching to Zion” ......................................J. Spong **(10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir)...... “I Will Arise” (HOLY MANNA) ...................... arr. H. Helvey

*The Dedication of Offerings ................ “The Doxology”.......................................Number 95

*The Written Word...........................................I Corinthians 1:18-31 (p. 156, NT) in pew Bible

The Spoken Word .........................“WHY THE CROSS?”.............The Rev. Robert Beckum

*Hymn................................................. “He Leadeth Me”....................................Number 128

*The Benediction

*Benediction Response ......... “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”.................W.G. Tomer

Postlude (Adleyn Scott, Organ).............. “A Mighty Fortress....................................J. Pachelbel*Standing as able. **See Music Box *** quick means “living”; catholic means “universal,” or the global Church

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday, September 13 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. LIFE Student Ministry (LD, MIN) Epic of Eden Bible Study (Discovery Classroom, Main)Monday, September 14 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 12 Noon SLS PTO Board Meeting (Meeting Room, MIN)3:30 - 5 p.m. SLS Praise Band Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. SLS Volleyball Game (Gym) 7:00 p.m. College Night (The Corner)Tuesday, September 15 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 7:30 a.m. SLS NJHS (Stockwell Hall) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Civitan Club (SD, MIN) 12-2 p.m. SLS Strategic Planning (Conf., Room, Main)5-7:00 p.m. Meet the High Schools (Stockwell Hall, Main) 6:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN)Wednesday, September 16 8:35 a.m. SLS 4th-8th Chapel (Sanctuary) 9:10 a.m. SLS K-3rd Chapel (Sanctuary) 9:35 a.m. Preschool/ELC Chapel (Sanctuary) 10:00 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)/COPACO (Meeting Room, MIN) 3:45 p.m. Children’s Choir/Drama Practice (Meeting Room, MIN) 5:15 p.m. BHW Handbells 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (LD, MIN) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 35 Open House (Stockwell Hall)/Boy Scouts (Shaw, Main) 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Spanish: El Apocalipsis (Room 110, Main) 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir (Music Suite) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Team Rehearsal (Chapel)Thursday, September 17 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) 6:00 p.m. “Let’s Talk with the Mayor” (LD, MIN)Friday, September 18

Saturday, September 19

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 Sept. 16 - Ministry CenterProgram: Bible Study led by Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard

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: Apricot Glazed Pork Loin, Mixed Vegetables, Squash Casserole, Salad, Cheese Cake and Children’s Line.

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

Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________

WELCOME VISITORS: We are glad to have you with us today! If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please ask a church greeter or any member of the church staff. For more information about St. Luke, contact Brett Maddocks at 706-327-4343 or bmaddocks@stlukeum.com. Thank you for blessing us with your presence.

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WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE (THE NINE): 9:00 a.m., Ministry Center, Mr. Bill Shelnutt, St. Luke Head of School Speaking.

ALTAR FLOWERS: The beautiful flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. Lovick Pierce Corn by the family.

OUR KNOWN SICK: St. Francis: Maggie Redden, CVI 10.

Open Altar Flower Dates for 2015: October 11 and 25. For other information or other open dates, contact Maggie at 706-327-4343 or maggie@stlukeum.com.

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY: To Mr. and Mrs. Ward (Beth) Pyron and their family in the death of Ward’s father, Mr. James Clifford Ward, September 3, 2015 in Loachapoka, AL.

NEW MEMBERS: Will Anders comes by transfer from another denomination.

“I Will Arise” arr. Howard Helvey Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity, love, and power. I will arise and go to Jesus, He will embrace me in His arms; in the arms of my dear Savior, O, there are ten thousand charms. Come, ye thirsty come, and welcome, God’s free bounty glorify; true belief and true repentance, ev’ry grace that brings you nigh. Let not conscience make you linger, nor of fitness fondly dream: all the fitness He requireth is to feel your need of Him. I will arise! Come, ye weary, heavy laden, lost and ruined by the fall. I will arise and go to Jesus; He will embrace me in His arms; in the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms. Arise. Arise. I will arise!

Evan Hinson comes by transfer from another denomination.

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. Extreme Kids mark your calendars for September 13, 20, 27 for Extreme Kids “Mission Possible”, where we will explore St. Luke outreach programs and how to get involved! Volunteer Opportunities available for Children’s Ministry: Extreme Kids, Corner Kids, Harvest Party, Sunday School and many more. Email ntillery@ stlukeum.com for more information. Children’s Choir/Drama Practice: Wednesdays, 3:45-4:30 p.m., Meeting Room, Ministry Center.

St. Luke Family Camp 2015October 9 – 11, 2015

Join us for this fantastic family adventure! Registration now open

www.stlukeum.com or kym@stlukeum.com.

FIND ST. LUKE ON FACEBOOK!www.facebook.com/stlukeum

ST. LUKE CHURCH EXTREME KIDS: MISSION POSSIBLEOur goal is to encourage the children to be the hands and feet of Christ. We want them to know about all the wonderful mission opportunities right here in Columbus and around the world. So, during each Extreme Kids session we will eat, play games, make crafts, and learn how to answer the call of Christ.

Sunday Nights from 5-7pm • $4 for dinner • Stockwell HallIsaiah 6:8: Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

September isPeanut Butter

MonthPlease bring donations of peanut butter to the donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center.

ISRAEL DINNERIf you’re interested in our 2016 Israel trip (Feb. 9-20) or in finding out more. You’re invited to dinner at 5:30 p.m. September 20, in the Respite Bldg., 1021 Third Ave. $12/person. Reserva-tions to cindy@stlukeum.com.

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. Food Pantry: In memory of Mrs. Gladys Keller and Ms. Laura Fisher by the Discovery Class.Samaritan Fund: In memory of Mrs. Margaret McClendon by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kilpatrick, Jr.Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mr. Herbert Fuller by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hecht, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson W. Blackmon, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Franco, Ms. Katharine Triplitt, Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Cone, and Ms. Kate Luttrell. In honor of Rev. Brett Maddocks by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Sargent.Respite Care: In memory of Mr. Herbert Fuller by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cardin, Mr. and Mrs. Larry McLemore, and Mrs. Kathy Riley.Music Scholarship Fund: In honor of Ms. Nancy Pedersen by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register.

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

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

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

WEBSITE: WWW.THECORNERSTUDENTS.COM

It’s not too late! Please register to walk with the

St. Luke Strollers or make a donation to our team.Go to alz.org/walk and follow the links to the St. Luke Strollers.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Friday, Sept. 25; ceremony at 6:00 – walk begins at 6:30

11th Street and Broad

Check out these events and so much more at www.thecornerstudents.com

LIFE STARTS TONIGHT AT 5 P.M.

IN THE LARGE DINING ROOM! IT'S GONNA BE EPIC! SEE YOU TONIGHT!

Time to

sign up

for DNOW.

Our next host week: Sept. 27 - Oct. 4. Overnight hosts, week-end hosts, and meal providers are needed. If you are inter-ested in becoming a host, one hour training is required and can be set up by contacting Kay Denes at kaybiker61@bell-south.net or Doris Reid at dorishreid@gmail.com. No training

is needed to provide a meal. Thank you for your continued support for this minis-try as we serve local homeless families.