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 14, 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 14

Community Breakfast: 8:00am, FHBlood Pressure Check: 9:00-10:00am, CLC 104Fellowship Gathering: 10:30-11:00am, Hospitality HallCommunications Team: 12:30-2:00pm, LoungeBranim Memorial/Visitation: 2:30-4:00pm, Sanctuary/ParlorBasketball Practices: 1:00-4:00pm, GymYouth Dinner and Activities: 5:00-7:00pm, MB 3rd Floor

Monday, January 15MLK Day - Church Offices Closed

Tuesday, January 16Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymWorship Team: 9:30-10:30am, MB203UMW Mary Rachel Circle: 10:30am-12:00pm, LoungePickleball: 12:00-2:00pm, GymGirl Scouts: 4:30-5:30pm, CLC 103Basketball Practice: 5:45-7:15pm, GymSPRC: 6:00-7:00pm, LibraryCub Scouts: 6:30-7:30pm, Chapel/CB 2nd FloorBoy Scouts: 7:00-8:45pm, Scout HutYouth Basketball Games: 7:35-8:35pm, Gym

Wednesday, January 17Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, gymMen’s Prayer Breakfast: 7:15am, FHBabygarten: 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, January 18Sit & 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, January 19Morning Basketball: 6:30-8:00am, GymYoung Adult Game Night: 6:00-10:00pm, MB 310Defender League Basketball: 6:30-10:30pm, Gym

Saturday, January 20Kairos Ministry: 9:00am-1:00pm, FHBabygarten: 9:00am-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 14, 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

January 21, 20188:30 and 11:00am

Mark 1:14-20Pastor Jim McKinney

Sunday School Classes 9:30 a.m. (no children or youth)

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

Prayers of the PeoPle Guest ConnectionsJanuary 14, 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 14, 2018

WelcoMe and announceMents

Prelude “Cold December Flies Away” arr. Dale Wood Wes Kirkpatrick, organ

choral introit (11:00) “Praise Him” Donnie Harper Chancel Choir

call to WorshiPHere we are, Lord!

You have seen us and known us from before the beginning.Here we are, Lord!

Jesus, you have called us to this place.Here we are, Lord!

Gracious Holy Spirit, inspire our hearts with courage and joy. AMEN.

†hyMn “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH 577

Word and Wonder “I Am the Church” verse 1 UMH 558

Pastoral Prayer and lord’s Prayer Prayer Response: “I Cast All My Cares Upon You” Kelley Willard

GivinG of our tithes & offerinGs (Download our giving app: “GivePlus Church” - see back panel for more information.) Music: 8:30 “O Lead Us, Kind Shepherd” Donald L. Moore Wes Kirkpatrick 11:00: “I Wonder as I Wander” John Jacob Niles Melanie Scarborough, solo

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

†hyMn “God Made from One Blood” TFWS 2170

†scriPture John 1:43-51

antheM 8:30 “I Wonder as I Wander” John Jacob Niles Melanie Scarborough, solo 11:00 “I Dream a World” Andre Thomas Chancel Choir

MessaGe Jim McKinney

†affirMation of faith The World Methodist Social Affirmation (all in unison) UMH 886

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

†invitational hyMn “LIft Every Voice and Sing” UMH 519

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

†Benediction

†Postlude “Rigaudon” Henry Purcell 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.

Megan Warren, Drew DacusDavid Mills, Helen BoeningShirley Hornsby, Posey SmithLisa Nunis, 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 GillespieShirley Gardener 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: Evelyn Brady, Kaye Cocke,Nancy Davis

Bishop Bill McAlilly, District Superintendent Deborah SmithMissionaries Eric and Liz SoardOur Schools, Teachers, and Students

syMPathy to -the family of Bill Branim - Memorial service today, 2:30pm, Sanctuary

-Jean McHugh in the death of her husband, Sam, who died Jan. 5-Sam Dlugach in the death of his brother, David, who died Jan. 1-Rev. Paul Scheirer in the death of his father on Jan. 5.-the family of Stan Bronson who died Jan. 9, 2018

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

The flowers in the Sanctuary are dedicated to the Glory of God in loving memory of Paul and Sudie Colter,

from David and Ruth Shoulder and Harry and Bette Colter and their families.

The flowers in the Hospitality Hall are dedicated to the Glory of Godin loving memory of Bill Branim

from his family.

UMH - Blue Hymnal TFWS - Black 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

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 Or-leans and its rich Mardi Gras and musical traditions. So if you’d like to show off your talent (or lack of talent) please text or call Lynne McAlex-

ander at 550-3091 to register your act as soon as possible.We will also need everyone to bring food - cards with food assignments

will be going out the week of Jan. 24.Thank you for support our St. Luke’s Youth!

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.