WELCOME TO ST. LUKE’S
Guided by the Spirit of God,
St. Luke’s is an inclusive Community of Faith,
seeking to meet people where they are,
growing together toward full humanity
through living the teachings of Jesus:
L O V E , A C C E P TA N C E ,
J U S T I C E and H O P E .
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Todays flowers are given by Norm & Beckie Veach in memory of Grandmother &
Grandfather Veach & RJ Waltz.
Got extra Halloween Candy? We will be collecting leftover candies to donate to various
outreach programs. Drop your leftovers at the Little School office anytime.
Share Christmas joy with children and families in need by taking "wishes" off the Giving
Tree, located in the Fellowship Hall. It is filled with wishes from children, teens and
adults who would love to open a gift Christmas morning. Come choose a tag and help
continue this wonderful St. Luke's tradition.
Seasoned Voyagers are sponsoring a FREE program about the Sand Creek Massacre
Nov. 18 in Fellowship Hall from 1:00-2:30pm. Presenters are Dr. Stephen Collins and
Rev. Dr. Janet Forbes. They will immerse us in the multi-faceted perspectives of this
tragic event. Afterwards, dessert will be provided by Seasoned Voyagers.
Center for Spiritual Engagement Outdoor Adventure Ministry: Sat. Nov. 22 ~ Climb
Spruce Mountain near Larkspur. This moderate five-mile hike will take us to the top of
Spruce Mountain where we’ll follow the perimeter trail, which offers views of Pikes
Peak and surrounding open space. Meet at the St. Luke's parking lot at 9:00am to
carpool.
Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need ~ please see the website to sign up to bring
prepared dishes the day before or the morning of Thanksgiving. Meals will be served
from noon-2:00pm. For those wanting to add names to guest list please contact Sam
Leahy (sam©stlukeshr.com).
Candlelight Dinner is Tue. Dec. 2, 6:00-8:00pm, $15.00 per ticket on sale Nov. 16 & 23
at the Get Connected Center. Join the United Methodist Women in experiencing a
beautiful and delicious beginning to the Advent Season.
Are you interested in joining our 2015 Construction trip in Guatemala March 21-29?
Space is still available and we’d love to have you be part of our team. Applications can
be found online at puravida.org/participate.htm. (Laura Richards- laura©puravida.org)
Amahl and the Night Visitors: Presented by Central City Opera with St. Luke’s UMC
benefitting the Performing Arts Academy ~ Thurs. Dec. 4 - Sat. Dec. 6 at St. Luke’s.
Tickets are $15 - $25. To purchase tickets, please visit www.centralcityopera.org.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Prayer Concerns: Joe Forbes, Kathy Hutchinson, Debi Sheppard, Jane Riegle, Lee Long,
Lynn McNichols, Paula Lee, Bob Halderman, Danielle Ahern and Pimmi Gill
Congratulations to: Mike Stevenson & Gail Abernathy on the birth of their
granddaughter, Natalie Joy Matthews
Sympathies to: Terry & Janet Walters on the passing of Janet’s cousin, Ron Smith;
George & Elaine Carlstrom on the passing of Elaine’s cousin, Jim Barrow
November 16, 2014
Prelude
Allegro Giocoso Bedard
Kenrick Mervine (8:00)
Simple Gifts
Tone Chimes (9:30 & 11:00)
Praise and Thanks to God
Joyful Noise Youth Bells (9:30 & 11:00)
Welcoming One Another
Hymn of Praise #451
Time With Our Children
Rev. Ryan Canaday & Rev. Sarah Merchant
Be Thou My Vision
(9:30 & 11:00)
Call to Prayer
I Believe Miller
Soul Purpose Youth Choir; Shanelle Theverajah & Gracie Daniels, soloists
Rev. Sarah Merchant
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Response #143
On Eagle’s Wings
Giving Back to God
Offertory
Rev. Dr. Sallie Suby-Long
What a Friend Martin (8:00)
Grace
Chancel Choir (9:30)
Scripture
Music Ministry
Sermon
Hymn of Grace
Benediction
Postlude
Isaiah 41:10; Luke 12:32-34 (CEB)
10,000 Reasons
Fear Not
Rev. Dr. Janet Forbes
There’s a Spirit of Love in this Place
What Does the Lord Require?
Finale Dupre
MISSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
DenUM’s (Denver Urban Ministries) food pantry needs:
• Whole grain cereal • Canned Vegetables (low sodium) • Peanut Butter •
• Pasta Sauce • Fruit (in water or juice) • 100% Fruit Juice •
• Soup • Powdered or shelf-stable Milk •
Missions Opportunities:
• Lunch in the Park needs: We take lunch to civic center park on Mondays for
those in need. Please help out by donating: jam, peanut butter & chips. Donations
can be left in mission closet in the foyer.
• Sedalia Elementary:
◦ Sedalia Elementary needs volunteers every morning in the 1st-4th grade
classrooms to assist with reading & writing. Contact Betsy Keyack
(303-346-7057, bkeyack©att.net).
◦ Bring your Box Tops for Education to the collection envelope on the
Missions closet door in the foyer.
• St. Paul's UMC Sunday Meal Program: Sign up online or at the kiosk in the
Fellowship Hall to help feed the homeless down at St. Paul's. We need your help
the 3rd Sunday of the month. (Pam Wiethoff 303-204-0252)
Love INC (In the Name of Christ)….303-794-LOVE(5683)...www.loveinclittleton.org
If you are in need of assistance or know of someone who is, please call the Clearing
House hotline, Monday - Friday, 9:15am-2:00pm, 303-794-LOVE. In case of an
emergency, please call 211 for 24 hour assistance.
Renewed Treasures Thrift Shoppe…...720-446-1877……..6512 S Broadway, Littleton
Back to School time at Renewed Treasures. Please think of us when cleaning out the
kids closets. We need all sizes, toddlers to teens - clothing, jackets, shoes, hats.
H.A.A.T. Force - South Metro (Homelessness Awareness Action Task Force)
Thanks for your continued contributions to this ministry!
LEARNING WITH ST. LUKE’S
Christian Connection: Sundays at 9:30am in Room 213 ~We will study “The Evolution
of Faith” by Philip Fulley for the rest of the year. Books are available in class. (Ron &
Suzanne Humphreys 303-795-6468 rbhumphreys©comcast.net)
Open Minds: Sundays at 9:30am in Room 210 ~ Side by Side, Parallel Histories of Israel and
Palestine by Sami Adwan, et al ~ a study of the social, spiritual and political histories of
Israel and Palestine. (Raina Powell rainapowell©aol.com & Les Ludlam
lludlam©wyoming.com)
Contemplative Fellowship: Thursdays at 6:30pm in the Chapel. Looking for a way to
deepen your relationship with God? Join us in following a Christian mystic path
through contemplative practices. (Glenda Watson glendagwatson©aol.com
303-768-9156)
SPIRITUAL CARE & FORMATION
CHILDREN
Sharon Oliver ~ sharon©stlukeshr.com
Sam Leahy ~ sam©stlukeshr.com
Stephanie Kirk ~ stephanie©stlukeshr.com
www.stlukeshr.com/children
Upcoming Events:
Nov. 21 ~ Playgroup - 9:00am - contact Sam for more information
Nov. 21 ~ Family Movie Night - 6:45pm
Nov. 23 ~ SLY, Jr. Trip to DenUM - noon-4:30pm to put together Thanksgiving
Dinner Boxes. Sign-up with Ms. Sharon.
Nov. 30 ~ Tree Lighting & Children’s Impromptu Pageant - 6:30pm ~ Children
are welcome to take part in the telling of the Christmas story during this fun
service to kick off the Advent season. No sign up necessary.
Sunday School Studies for this Sunday:
Joy Trek (ages 2-4): Wandering in the Wilderness
PEAK (K-4th grade): Samuel
Tweens (5th & 6th grade): Praising God
Godly Play: Jonah
Children's Sunday School ~ Sign up ONLINE to help. It's a short commitment, lots of
fun and a great way to connect with your St. Luke's community. Thanks!
YOUTH
Dave Laurvick ~ davel©stlukeshr.com
Amy McMullen ~ amy©stlukeshr.com
https://sites.google.com/site/stlukeshryouth2012/
Sunday Happenings:
SLY AM © 9:30am ~ Life Lessons and the New Testament ~ We dig into the New
Testament and applying it to life!
SLY Dinner © 5:30: Bring $2
SLY PM 6:00-7:30pm: Board games & part one of packing college boxes
Wednesday Happenings:
Homework Hour ~ 5:30pm in the Youth Room
WED SLY ~ 6:30-8:00pm ~ Fancy Thanksgiving Meal ~ Dress up and bring a dish to
share!
Confirmation Registration due TODAY ~ forms are on the wall across from the Youth
Office.
YOUNG ADULTS
Amy McMullen ~ amy©stlukeshr.com
Dave Laurvick ~ davel©stlukeshr.com
St. Luke’s Young Adult group meets at 7:00pm on the 1st Thursday of the month…
College Care Boxes - We need addresses for current SLY college students and nonperishables by Nov. 16 and we need HOME MADE GOODS by Nov 21- let’s send
some love for those pre-finals all nighters !!
MISSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
DenUM’s (Denver Urban Ministries) food pantry needs:
• Whole grain cereal • Canned Vegetables (low sodium) • Peanut Butter •
• Pasta Sauce • Mac & Cheese & other boxed meals • 100% Fruit Juice •
• Soup • Whole Wheat pasta or rice •
Missions Opportunities:
• Lunch in the Park needs: We take lunch to civic center park on Mondays &
provide a sack lunch to those in need. Please help out by donating: jam, peanut
butter & chips. Donations can be left in mission closet in the foyer. Thank you
for supporting those who are hungry and homeless.
• Sedalia Elementary:
◦ Bring your Box Tops for Education to the collection envelope on the
Missions closet door in the foyer.
• St. Paul's UMC Sunday Meal Program: Sign up online or at the kiosk in the
Fellowship Hall to volunteer to help feed the homeless down at St. Paul's. We
need your help the third Sunday of each month. (Pam Wiethoff 303-204-0252)
Love INC (In the Name of Christ)….303-794-LOVE(5683)...www.loveinclittleton.org
The Empty Bowl, Love INC's major fund raising event, is scheduled for Thur. Oct.
2, 6:00-9:00pm at the Ken Caryl Event Center, Terrace Gardens. Volunteers are
needed before and during the event. Please call the office at 303-798-0037. Silent
Auction donations are also being accepted.
Renewed Treasures Thrift Shoppe…...720-446-1877……..6512 S Broadway, Littleton
Back to School time at Renewed Treasures. Please think of us when cleaning out the
kids closets. We need all sizes, toddlers to teens - clothing, jackets, shoes, hats.
DONATE-SHOP-SERVE
H.A.A.T. Force - South Metro
Thank you for your continued support of this ministry.
LEARNING WITH ST. LUKE’S
Christian Connection: Sundays at 9:30 am in Room 213 ~Rob Bell’s book “What We
Talk About When We Talk About God” - challenges conventional notions of God as
an otherworldly divine being set apart from humanity, opposed to science and insistent
on a conservative interpretation of the Bible. Books are available in class. (Ron &
Suzanne Humphreys 303-795-6468 rbhumphreys©comcast.net)
Open Minds: Sundays at 9:30am in Room 210 ~ Side by Side, Parallel Histories of Israel and
Palestine by Sami Adwan, et al ~ a study of the social, spiritual and political histories of
Israel and Palestine. (Raina Powell rainapowell©aol.com & Les Ludlam
lludlam©wyoming.com)
Mindful Presence: We invite you to join us in the Chapel on Mondays at 10:00am to be
quiet on the inside and give yourself permission to enjoy time for devotion, stillness
and reflection. (Sam Leahy 303-791-0659 sam©stlukeshr.com)
Contemplative Fellowship: Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm in the Chapel. Looking for a
way to deepen your relationship with God? Join us in following a Christian mystic path
through contemplative practices. (Glenda Watson glendagwatson©aol.com
303-768-9156)
Are you …
Please Contact
A parent of young children?
Sharon Oliver x27 sharon©stlukeshr.com
Sam Leahy x40 sam©stlukeshr.com
Stephanie Kirk x11 stephanie©stlukeshr.com
A parent of teenagers
(7th-12 grades)?
Dave Laurvick x14 davel©stlukeshr.com
Amy McMullen x19 amy©stlukeshr.com
A young adult?
Dave Laurvick x14 davel©stlukeshr.com
In need of care, prayer,
or a Stephen Minister?
Sallie Suby-Long x32 sallie©stlukeshr.com
Looking for a Christian preschool?
Kay Swanson 303-791-1982 kay©stlukeshr.com
Looking for adult education classes?
Elizabeth Billups elizabethbillups©gmail.com
Looking to volunteer?
Lynda Fickling x20 lynda©stlukeshr.com
Looking for outreach opportunities?
Jerry Hertzler 720-480-0476
Scott Hetherington 303-954-9718
Interested in music or drama?
James Ramsey x23 jim©stlukeshr.com
Ken Mervine x33 kenm©stlukeshr.com
Kay Coryell x36 kayc©stlukeshr.com
Jennifer Ferguson x37 jennifer©stlukeshr.com
Interested in joining St. Luke's?
Lynda Fickling x20 lynda©stlukeshr.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sunday Worship Services
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00am
Sunday School for Adults
9:30 & 11:00am
Nursery
8:00 & 11:00am
9:30am
Birth-3 years
Birth-2 years
Sunday School for Children
9:30am:
Joy Trek - 2-4 years old
PEAK Workshops - Grades K-4th
Tweens ROCK - Grades 5th & 6th
11:00am (after Children’s Time):
Godly Play - age 4-grade 6
Activities for St. Luke’s Youth &
Young Adults
Sundays:
9:30am SLY AM
5:00pm SLY Dinner ($2)
6:00pm SLY PM Activity
Wednesdays:
5:30pm SLY Homework Hour
6:30pm SLY Wed
1st Thursday of the month:
7:00pm Young Adults (18+)
Pastoral Contact Information:
Rev. Dr. Janet Forbes: 303-241-9312
Rev. Dr. Sallie Suby-Long: 303-475-0141
Rev. Ryan Canaday: 303-944-5061
Building Maintenance:
Barry Curtis: 303-550-3056
For LARGE PRINT HYMNALS & BIBLES, hearing assistance earphones, or sound
dampening plugs, please see an usher.
For a complete listing of events visit our website at www.stlukeshr.com
Conversations with...
Rev. Ryan ~ September 2 ~ 2:00pm
Rev. Janet ~ October 7 ~ 2:00pm
Boulder Philharmonic Benefit Concert
September 13 ~ 7:00pm
Tickets are $10 Students/Senior; $20 Adult; $30 Premium
seating (front center rows) plus $1 processing fee. Tickets are
general admission and available at www.stlukeshr.com. For
more information: http://boulderphil.org/concerts/opening-night
Flu Shot Clinic
September 14 & October 5 ~ 8:00am
$31.99 (shot) ~ $47.99 (nasal spray)
Free w/ most insurance
Paths to Better Family, Workplace
and Personal Relationships
September 16 ~ 6:30pm
Family Movie Night
September 19 ~ 6:45pm
“Rio 2" rated G
Shine! Family Game Night
September 20 ~ 6:00pm
Pumpkins Arrive…!!!!
September 27 ~ 9:00am
To donate:
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
8817 S. Broadway · Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Phone: 303-791-0659 · Childcare reservations: x47
Email: office©stlukeshr.com
www.stlukeshr.com