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(USPS # 552680)Published weekly except Christmas by St. Luke UMC

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: [email protected]: www.stlukeum.comwww.facebook.com/stlukeum

Robert [email protected]

Confirmation This weekend, our Confirmation Class is at Epworth-by-the-Sea on St. Simons Island for a time of retreat and instruction. Next Sunday, March 15, we have the privilege of confirming these young people in faith. Our confirmation experience is planned for Sunday afternoon from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. You will find a reservation card for the celebration meal in this week’s bulletin. The service of Confirmation will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center. Plan to be a part of this important time of our young people and their families and of this red-letter day in the life of St. Luke Church.

St. Luke on the move The television broadcast of St. Luke’s 11:00 a.m. worship service will be moving in the month of March. We are moving from WTVM Channel 9 to WXTX Channel 54 on the Fox Network. This move offers several real advantages for our broadcast ministry: 1. The first advantage is that our worship service will be broadcast at 11:00 a.m. instead of 10:30 a.m. 2. The second is that our service will be broadcast live (no edits or re-dos) instead of a broadcast of the previous week’s service by video tape. 3. The third is that the service will be broadcast in its entirety (the whole hour) instead of the half-hour edited version. We hope these changes will enhance our outreach in the Columbus community and surrounding area and that it will help homebound individuals/families to connect more fully with the worship life of St. Luke through the broadcast. We will continue to Live Stream the service as we have been doing. We are thankful for our long and fruitful relationship with WTVM, but we look forward to this new chapter in our outreach through WXTX in the days ahead.

Remember: Daylight Savings time begins this Sunday, March 8. Reset your clocks forward by one hour.

ORDER OF WORSHIPThe 10:55 a.m. service is streamed at www.stlukeum.com and broadcast at WLTC 103.7 Lite FM

Tape-delayed on WTVM Channel 9 at 10:00 a.m.

March 8, 2015 3rd Sunday in Lent

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

Invitation to Worship

Chiming of the Hour

The Prelude ........................ “Crown Him with Many Crowns” .........................J. Swearingen(St. Luke Wind Orchestra, Jim Evans, Director)

Call to Worship (10:55 a.m., Josh Franklin) ....“My Lord, What a Morning” ..............arr. M. Hayes

*Hymn ................................... “God of Grace and God of Glory” ........................Number 577

*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)Glory 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., Josh Franklin) .................“My Lord, What a Morning” ........................arr. M. Hayes

**Anthem (10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir) ...... “This is Love” ...........................................D. HamiltonThe Pastoral Prayer................................................................... The Rev. Cindy Cox GarrardThe Lord’s Prayer

Our 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 (10:55 a.m.)............................................................Mrs. Mary Pat BeckumAfter the 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 .................................... “In the Cross of Christ I Glory”............................Number 295

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

Offertory (SLWO) .............................“For Thy Courts Above”................................W. Huckeby

*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 8:34-38; 12:28-31 (p. 41 & 46, NT in pew Bible)The Spoken Word ..........“RESETTING MORE THAN YOUR CLOCK”............Rev. Beckum*Hymn .................................. “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”...................................Number 297*The BenedictionBenediction Response .......................... “Amen” .........................................................DanishPostlude (8:30 a.m., Adleyn Scott, organ).........“Lamb of God, Pure, Spotless” ............J.S. Bach (10:55 a.m.,SLWO) ..................Allegro Deciso from “Water Music” ..............G.F. Handel * Standing as able ** See Music Box *** quick means “living”; catholic means “universal,” or the global Church

Acolyte (10:55 a.m.): Miah Caridad

Save the DateS! april 11-12, 2015

the tennent tour of asbury theological Seminary Coming to St. Luke

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OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday, March 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) 9:50 a.m. Revelation study (Chapel) 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 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) 4:00 p.m. Confirmands return 5:00 p.m. Extreme Kids (Gym, LD, MIN) 5-7:00 p.m. Student Youth Ministry in The Corner (MIN) 6:30 p.m. College Ministry (College House)Monday, March 9 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting (Room 110, Main) 1:00 p.m. Grief Support Group (1021 Third Ave.) Tuesday, March 10 Science Fair in Stockwell Hall 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 9:30 a.m. Susan Graham’s Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) Circle 3 (Classroom 1, MIN) 10:30 a.m. Circle 9 (Room 110, Main)/Circle 2 (MIN) 11:30 a.m. Lions (SD, MIN) 12 Noon UMW General Meeting (LD, MIN) 3:30 p.m. SLS 2nd Grade Brownies, (Meeting Room, MIN)Wednesday, March 11 Science Fair in Stockwell Hall 8:45 a.m. SLS 4th-8th Chapel (Sanctuary, Main) 9:10 a.m. SLS K-3rd Chapel (Sanctuary, Main) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 10:30 a.m. Preschool/ELC Chapel (Chapel, Main) Stay-at-Home Moms Bible Study (home of Nicole Mayne) 11:30 a.m. Kiwanis (SD, MIN) 3:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (SD, MIN) 3:30 p.m. Take the Lead 4th-5th grade (Library, Main) Daisy Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN) 5:15 p.m. BHW Handbell Rehearsal (Handbell Room, Main) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (LD, MIN) 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir (Aerobics Room, MIN)/Children’s Activities (Gym) 6:10 p.m. Jesus Creed Bible Study (SD, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Night Program: Dr. David Lewis, presentation of SPLOST information 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack #35 (Stockwell Hall, Main) 7:00 p.m. Bible Study in Spanish (Room 110, Main) 7:15 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Group Rehearsal (Chapel)Thursday, March 12 Science Fair in Stockwell Hall 8:45 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (Conf. Rm., Main) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Exchange Club (SD, MIN) 12 Noon Women’s Bible Study (Conf. Rm., Main)/College Luncheon (College House) 6:00 p.m. Columbus High Basketball Banquet (LD, MIN)/Exchange Board (Meeting Room, MIN) VIP Coordinators Meeting (SD, MIN)Friday, March 13 Science Fair in Stockwell Hall 8:00 a.m. ELC Grandparents’ Day 7-9:00 p.m. SLS NJHS Dance (Stockwell Hall, Main) Saturday, March 14 7:00 p.m. Shaw High School Prom (LD, MIN)Main (main building, where Sanctuary is)/MIN (Ministry Center). Contact the Ministry Center for information about renting or reserving rooms.

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP SUPPER March 11 - Ministry CenterProgram: Dr. David Lewis; Chair, Muscogee County School Superintendent,

SPLOST proposal from MCSD.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 [email protected], or by calling 706-256-1017 before Monday noon.Menu: Beef Tips, Green Beans, Broccoli Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Salad Bar and Pies.

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

Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________

WORSHIP IN SPANISH: 12:20 p.m. worship in Turner Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones preaching, Tiempo de Reflexió, Juan 2:13-22.

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 Mrs. Delane Chappell by the Discovery Class.

OUR KNOWN SICK: Emory University Hospital: Patrick Graham, R-332. Hamilton House: Lester Littlefield, 224-A. UAB Hospital: Terry Hurley, S 638.

IN MEMORIAMMrs. Celia Hester Farley Hudnall

February 26, 2015

CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY to Ms. Lindsay Hood and Ms. Maribeth Hood in the death of their grandmother, Mrs. Wendell Harris Hood Harbeson, February 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, TN.

Music BoxDoyle Register, Director of Music Ministries, [email protected]

neW SunDaY SChooL CLaSS for aDuLtS An in-depth Bible study Sunday School class for adults of any age, 10:00 a.m. Sunday, in the Meeting Room, Ministry Center. Teachers are John and Donna Yeiser, Philip and Jenny Adams, and Andrew and Charlotte Bowman. They are studying the book of Revelation. Adults who have participated in Disciple or Christian Believer can anticipate the same kind of transformative deep study of Scripture. Questions? [email protected].

“This Is Love” arr. David Hamilton For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Thanks be to our God. Thanks be to our God through Jesus Christ, our Lord. This is love; not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. For He, Himself, is our peace.

Mr. Branden Printup comes by profession of faith.

Dr. and Mrs. Lance (Kathryn) Collier come by transfer from another denomination. Their children, Mary Grace (6) and Josie (4) will be added to our preparatory role.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Mrs. Mabel Proctor comes by transfer from another denomination.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Jody) Johnson come by transfer from another United Methodist Church. They are the parents of our own Lisa Moore.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve (Kathy) Hale come by transfer from another denomination.

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June 29th - July 12th. Suzanne McCluskey, 706-536-2439 or [email protected].

Children’s MinistryNickie Tillery, Director of Children’s Ministries, [email protected]

www.cornerkidz.comCorner Kids@The Nine in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade.Corner Kids@11 in Stockwell Hall, K-5th grade.

EXTREME KIDS is almost over…. DON’T MISS OUT!! March 8th Meet in the Ministry Center - Large Dining Room 5-7 p.m. $4 for dinner.

MARCH 8 Soccer Theme & Wild Animal Safari!MARCH 15 from 5-7 p.m. there will be a family service honoring the Confirmation Class of 2015. Please come celebrate with your family and enjoy a fried chicken dinner. Cost: $12 per person. Confirmands & sponsors are free.ST. LUKE SUMMER CAMP- JOURNEY OFF THE MAP- JUNE 14-19. We will have wonderful bible stories, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, archery, line dancing and much, much more. Come enjoy a time away with your church family at Pine Eden. I promise you will not want to miss it!! Completed 2-5th Grade students. Email [email protected] for more information.SLSC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CAMPERS MARCH 8TH. We will start taking applications for church members on March 8th. The cost is $295 before April 1 and $320 April 2. Non-members $350 before April 1 and $375 April 2. Visit www.cornerkidz.com for an application and more information or email [email protected].

United Methodist Women: General Meeting and Luncheon, March 10, 2015, 12 Noon, Ministry Center. Speaker: Robert Beckum. RSVP by March 4th to Julie Widen-er, 706-256-1017.Circle 9: March 10, 10:30 a.m. in Room 110.Circle 2: March 10, 10:30 a.m., in Ministry Center.Circle 3: March 10, 10:00 a.m., in Classroom 1, Ministry Center.

St. Luke Free SpiritS

MARCH ADULT RETREATChattanooga, TNMarch 27-29th, 2015

Gibbs Garden, River Cruise and the Aquarium.

IRELAND TOUR Sept. 9 -18th, 2015

Once-in-a-Lifetime excursion to Ire-land! Join us on a ten day adventure. Early registration required by March 30.For information, please contact Kym Harden, 706-327-4343 or [email protected].

Grief SuPPort GrouP Six sessions: Mondays at 1:00 p.m. March 2 - April 6 in the Respite Care building. Contact [email protected] to register for these sessions, which are free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Bereavement Ministry

St. Luke family Camp 2015Save the Date!

October 9 – 11, 2015More information coming soon.

Don’t miss this Fantastic Family Adventure

CONFIRMATION RETREATPlease remember in prayer our 34 confirmands and their sponsors and leaders who are on retreat at Epworth-by-the-Sea this weekend.

VIP BED RACE! Thanks so much to all those who made St. Luke’s inaugural effort in the VIP Bed Race possible. Team captain Spence DeAurora (bow tie), runner Michael Korwek (choir robe), and driver Ally Monfort present the plaque for our achievement to the Rev. Robert Beckum.

-Abiding Gifts-If 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 [email protected] Jackson Room/Open Door Community House: In honor of Mrs. Jane Loflin by Mrs. Jeanne P. Robinson.Samaritan Fund: In memory of Mrs. Delane Chappell by the Discovery Class and Mrs. Susan Lockwood.Memorial Maintenance Fund: In memory of Mrs. Delane Chappell by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Owen and Mr. William B. Turner. In memory of Mrs. Mildred Rivers by Ms. Fleur Upchurch and Mrs. Virginia Jackson.Music Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mrs. Delane Chappell by Mrs. Joanne Cavis. In memory of Mrs. Mildred Rivers by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register.Respite Scholarship Fund: In memory of Mrs. Fannie Clements by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boers.Respite Care: In memory of Mrs. Fannie Clements and in honor of Mrs. Mary Williams by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Foster.Altar Guild Fund: In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Pat) Albright by Mrs. Leita Coleman.Food Pantry: In memory of Mrs. Fannie Clements by Mr. Billy Cunningham.VIP Fund: In memory of Mrs. Mary Holliday and Mrs. Delane Chappell by Ms. Jo Fike.Meals on Wheels: In memory of Mrs. Delane Chappell and Mrs. Mildred Rivers by Mrs. Peggy Gindville.

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

Diane Hett, Director of Respite Ministry, 706-256-3117 or [email protected]

Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministries, [email protected] Corner

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

The Jesus

Creed Rev. Brett Maddocks6:10 p.m. (after supper). Contact [email protected] for more information.

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MONTH!Please bring donations of Boxed Cereal to the St. Luke Food Pantry donation tubs in Stockwell Hall and the Ministry Center.

Come in and share a cup of coffee; catch up on what’s going on. Play a trivia game, work a crossword puzzle, or do a craft project. Follow the leader in chair ex-ercises and stretches. Share in a devotion and prayer concerns. Have fun around the table with a nutritious lunch. Finally, sing your favorite hymns or other familiar songs. You’ve experienced “A Day at Respite Care”. We are looking for volun-teers as well as participants. Please give us a call.

We had 131 in Sunday school so it looks like we are going to SkyZone for a Lock In! Go to www.thecornerstudents.com and vote on what day is best for you! We are going to try to pick the very best day possible!!!! It's gonna be a BIG OLE CORNER LOCK IN!!! LET'S GO!!!"Spreading Fire" Acts of the Apostles series has been amazing! Make sure you plan on coming every Sunday Night! God is teaching us so much!!!Be sure to sign up for SOULED OUT SUMMER TODAY! We have 100 spots reserved...and they will start filling up fast...We have Adrian Despres speaking as well as Lee McBride! God always moves in BIG ways at camp! Passion-ate Worship/Challenging Messages/Age and Gender Specific Small Groups/3 on 3 Basketball/Volleyball Tournament/Flag Football Tournament/Strong Man and Strong Woman Competition/ 5K/T H E B E A C H....and 4 AWESOME DAYS AND NIGHTS with your church family from The Corner!!!!YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR US AT SOULED OUT SUMMER!$50 DEPOSITS ARE DUE BY MARCH 28TH!!!