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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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Capital Renovation and RestoRation Committee Update

St. Luke’s Capital Renovation and Restoration Committee has been hard at work on behalf of the congregation. The whole committee meets monthly and works in subcommittees between the monthly meetings. In addition, committee chair, Sam Warren, and Church Chief Administrative Officer, Gene Cone, meet weekly with the project general contractor, Midland Contracting. As a result of many hours of “behind the scenes” work we have: 1. Established a timeline for the entire project—reviewed and edited weekly. 2. Approved an Interior Design Subcommittee, which is being formed. 3. Awarded a roofing contract for the Early Learning Center roof replace- ment to Lott Roofing… work to begin on March 18, 2013. 4. Awarded a roofing contract to Zircon Roofing for replacement of the sanctuary, chapel and Stockwell Hall roofs….work to begin March 11, 2013. 5. Ordered a new HVAC unit for Stockwell Hall (existing unit was 18 years old). This new unit will be installed when the Stockwell Hall Roof is replaced. 6. Set the time line for replacement of main church receptionist doors, Ministry Center breezeway doors and 11th street entrance doors for the children’s educational building…work to begin the week of March 11, 2013. 7. Scheduled meetings for bids on stained glass window repair and renovation for the week of March 14, 2013. 8. Scheduled Outside work for the church’s education building beginning March 18, 2013—this includes windows (non-stained glass) repair and replacement, door repair-replacement, leaks other than roof leaks. God continues to provide the funds, through the generous gifts of the congregation; total pledges received to date: $5,460,575 and total cash received to date: $2,931,594.

Please continue to keep our oversight committee for this project in your prayers. They have worked patiently and faithfully in their service to St. Luke and we are all indebted to them. Also, please know that the committee is grateful for your interest and support. They, as do I, welcome your questions and or feedback at any time.

Robert Beckumrbeckum@stlukeum.com

in addition to sunday Worship, please Remember:March 28---Maundy Thursday Communion Service

(In the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.)March 29---Good Friday Service (In the Ministry Center at 7:00 p.m.)

aColYtes: 10:55 a.m.: Libby Warren & Madison Mize.

ORDER OF WORSHIPThe 10:55 a.m. service is streamed at www.stlukeum.com and broadcast at WRLD 95.3 FM

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

March 10, 2013 4th Sunday in Lent8:25 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. Color: PurpleInvitation to Worship..................................................................The Rev. Cindy Cox GarrardThe Prelude ........................................ “Were You There”..........................................B. Olstad

(Josh Franklin, Saxophone -- Adleyn Scott, piano)

Call To Worship (10:55 a.m., Carol Choir) ........“Peace Like A River” .........................Unknown*Hymn ........................... “Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above” ................. Number 126

*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.) .................................................Eliza Pierce WaddellDaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Allen Waddell, Jr.

Lucy Jewel MoshellDaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Turner Moshell, II

As Christ’s body, the church, we reaffirm both our rejection of sin and our commit-ment to Christ. With God’s help, we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround eliza pierce and lucy Jewel with a com-munity of love and forgiveness that they may grow in their service to others. We will pray for them that they may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.Solo (8:25 a.m., Hannah Ayers) ............. “My Savior’s Love” ..................................... L. LarsonAnthem (10:55 a.m., Elementary Choirs) ....... “I Can Do All Things” ........................M. BurrowsThe Pastoral Prayer ....................................................................... The Rev. Mike McAfeeThe Lord’s Prayer ...............................................................................................Number 895

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.) .............................................................Miss Kristen HallAfter the Children’s Sermon, children who are in Kindergarten-Third grade are invited to go to the

Chapel for a time of extended worship. Parents pick them up there when this service is completed.

*Hymn................................“Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee” .........................Number 175 Offertory Prayer .............................................................................The Rev. Robert BeckumOffertory (8:25 a.m.) ......................... “O Lamb Of God” .......................................C. Callahan**(10:55 a.m., Chancel Choir) ............. “The Old Rugged Cross” ..........................arr. V. Wright*The Dedication of Offerings ............ “The Doxology”...........................................Number 95The Written Word ................................................Luke 15:1-3;11-31 (p. 73, NT) in pew BibleThe Spoken Word ........................... “tHe pRodiGal”...........................The Rev. BeckumInvitation to Christian Discipleship*Hymn................................. “Softly and Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling”....................Number 348*The Benediction*Benediction Response ............................ “Amen”............................................arr. V. WrightPostlude (Adleyn Scott, organ).......... “Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death” .................J.S. Bach*Standing as able. ** See Music Box *** quick means “living”; catholic Church means the world-wide or global Christian Church.

permitST. LUKE (552680) is published weekly except Christmas by St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1104 Second Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31901. Periodical Postage entered and paid at Columbus, GA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to St. Luke, P.O. Box 867, Columbus, GA 31902.

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKsunday, march 10 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” Student Center, MIN) 10:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School (The Corner, MIN) College/Young Adults Sunday School (Computer Lab, Main) 10:55 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary, Main)/Broadcast over WRLD 95.3 FM and at www.stlukeum.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. 12:20 p.m. Worship in Spanish (Chapel, Main) 2:00 p.m. Hispanic Fellowship (Stockwell Hall) 4:00 p.m. Confirmation class returns (MC parking lot) 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir (Choir Room, Main) 5:00 p.m. 3rd-5th Grade Choir, K-2nd Fellowship (Stockwell Hall, Main) 5:30 p.m. Student Youth Ministry Worship (“The Corner” Student Center, MIN) 5:45 p.m. Children’s Snack Supper (Stockwell Hall, Main) 6:00 p.m. St. Luke Orchestra Rehearsal (Room 110, Main) 6:15 p.m. K-2nd Choir, 3rd-5th Drama (Stockwell Hall, Main)monday, march 11 - preschool closed 8:30 a.m. SLS 8th Grade Speeches (Sanctuary) 12:45 p.m. Bridge Group (Room 110, Main)tuesday, march 12 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (SD, MIN) 7:15 a.m. SLS NJHS (Stockwell Hall, Main) 8:30 a.m. SLS 8th Grade Speeches (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting (SD, MIN)/Women’s Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.)/Circle 9 (Room 110, Main) 11:30 a.m. Private Event (SD, MIN)Wednesday, march 13 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) 11:30 a.m. Private Event (LD, MIN) 1:30 p.m. SLS 7th Grade Guest Speaker (Stockwell Hall, Main) 3:15 p.m. Girl Scouts (Meeting Room, MIN) 5:15 p.m. BHW Handbells (Main) 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (MIN) 6:00 p.m. Student Discipleship Groups (“The Corner” Student Center, MIN) 6:15 p.m. Puppets (Children’s Choir Room) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (Stockwell Hall, Main)/Wednesday Night Program: Lenten Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Bible Study in Spanish (Room 110, Main) 8:10 p.m. Hispanic Praise Group Rehearsal (Chapel, Main)thursday, march 14 9:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (Meeting Room, MIN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 Third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Private Event (SD, MIN) 12 Noon College Luncheon (College House)/Private Event (Meeting Room, MIN) Women’s Bible Study (Conf. Rm., Main) 2:00 p.m. SLS Pep Rally (Gym) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Choir Rehearsal (Room 110, Main)Friday, march 159am-12 Noon ELC Grandparents Day (ELC) 12:30 p.m. SLS Grandparents Day (Sanctuary) 8:00 p.m. SLS Mane Event (MIN)saturday, march 16 5:00 p.m. Private Event (LD, MIN) main (main building, where sanctuary is)/min (ministry Center)/“Private Event” indicates times when facilities are rented to outside organizations. Contact the Ministry Center for information.

WednesdaY FelloWsHip sUppeR March 13 - Ministry Centerprogram: Lenten Bible Study, the Rev. Brett Maddocks

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: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Boiled potatoes, Salad, Cobbler with Ice Cream.

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

Daytime Phone: _____________________ Email: _______________________________________

MARCH IS CEREAL MONTH!

Please bring donations of boxed cereal to the St. Luke Food Pantry donation tubs around the church.

WoRsHip in spanisH: 12:20 p.m., Turner Chapel, The Rev. Dr. Ivelisse Quiñones, preaching.

ContempoRaRY seRviCe: 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 honor of the retired United Methodist ministers and their spouses who worship at St. Luke from the Discovery Class.

oUR KnoWn siCK: Regional Rehab: Doug Duncan, 103. emory: Becky Eakle Fletcher, D-253 ICU.

CHRistian love and sYmpatHY: To Mr. Lester Littlefield in the death of his wife, Mrs. Faye Littleton, March 5, 2013, Columbus, GA.

in memoRiamMr. Harry Earl Galloway - March 1, 2013

Mrs. Sarah Janet Cox Randall - March 2, 2013Mrs. Doris Thomas Parham - March 5, 2013

BiRtH annoUnCements: Mr. and Mrs. Blair (Krissy) Harrison announce the birth of a son, Brewton Nelson Harrison, February 23, 2013, Kingston, TN. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Doug (Carol) Harvey and Mr. and Mrs. Woody (Karen) Gilliam.Drs. Nick and Lauren Smith announce the birth of a daughter, Audrey Olivia Smith, February 25, 2013. Mr. and Mrs. Cleve (Ashley) Fann announce the birth of a son, Andrew Lewis Fann, February 26, 2013.Rosebuds have been placed in the chancel area in their honor.

altaR FloWeR dates: April 7,14 and 28. If you are interested in having flowers in the Chancel area in 2013, please contact Erin Knight for available dates.

Music BoxDoyle Register, Director of Music Ministries, doyle@stlukeum.com

neW sUndaY sCHool Classes ~~sunday Class for adults of any age, taught by Mary Pat Beckum. Meets at 10:00 a.m., immediately following the 9:00 a.m. service in the Large Dining Room of the Ministry Center. Contact jrbeckum@aol.com for information.~~College/Young adult Class, taught by Brett Maddocks. Meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Computer Lab, Main Building. Contact bmaddocks@stlukeum.com for information.

“The Old Rugged Cross” arr. Vicki WrightOn a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suff’ring and shame; and I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown.In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, such a wonderful beauty I see; for ‘twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me. To pardon and sanctify me. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, the cross; and exchange it some day for a crown, beyond the cross there’s a crown; I’ll exchange it some day for a crown. I’ll cherish the cross, the old rugged cross.

March 10thmarks the return

to daylight savings time. Set your clocks forward before going to

sleep!

ColUmBUs tRaFFiC and paRKinG pUBliC meetinGstuesday, march 12, 5:30 p.m.

(Uptown parking study)Foley Hall, Springer Opera House

Children’s Ministryloretta dunbar, minister of Children and education, loretta@stlukeum.comHannah ayers, Children’s music and arts director, hayers@stlukeum.com

Children’s Worship in Turner Chapel for children K – 3rd grades following chil-dren’s sermon. Miss Kristen Hall leads today’s worship “Jesus Tells the Parable of the Lost Son” Luke 15:11-32. parent helpers: Kevin & Lunday Buffington and Jack & Suzanne Hughston. Children ushers: Jake Albright and Chapman Dykes.

St. Luke Summer CampJune 9 – 14

Member registration continues this Sunday, march 10,9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Stockwell Hall

Cost for S.L.S.C. is $350$200 non-refundable deposit due at registration

Registration is for St. Luke Church members’ children currently in the 2nd- 5th grade. Non-member registration begins on Monday, March 25. Non-member cost is $425. Registration forms were emailed to parents. Additional registration forms and information are available in the education office and on www.stlukeum.com. Register early to guarantee your spot!W.o.W. treasure Hunt (for 4th & 5th graders) Friday, March 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Stockwell Hall. Cost: $5, includes dinner, dessert, and “treasures”. RSVP: Summer Baker bakermsts@msn.com Children’s Choir - We sing this Sunday, March. 10. Be in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. Dinner: Burger King hamburgers, french fries ($4). Parent Volunteers: Holloway and (Dori) Jones.puppets: We will be finishing up props, and putting them together with our skit! Pray for confirmands: Please pray for our 23 confirmands and their leaders as they participate in their confirmation retreat at Epworth-by-the-Sea on St. Simons Island, GA and Savannah, GA. They will return at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Staff traveling with our youth: Rev. Brett Maddocks, Rev. Loretta Dunbar and Mr. Jonathan Moore.

PRAYER LIST: DEPLOYED MILITARY PERSONNEL

Please call the church office (706-327-4343) to add the name of your currently deployed friend or relative.

Currently deployed:David Cripe • John T. Newman

Thomas Holliday • Carole HouseAdam Fink • Dusty Medley

Matthew Wardecker

AUCTION BENEFITS YOUTH

The St. Luke Youth Ministry has a 1999 Mercedes E320 Station Wagon--Minimum bid: $4,500. Contact Gene Cone at the church for information and submit your sealed bid to the church office. Highest bid over the minimum bid will purchase the car. Sealed bids should be submitted to Gene Cone. Proceeds benefit the Youth Fund (activity scholarships, mission projects, and outreach).

CRoCs FoR lent: During Lent, Children are collecting “Croc” style shoes for the children at Naomi’s Village in Africa. Please bring children’s shoes to the church office. Our Kenya mission team will be taking these shoes when they go this July. Offering collected in children’s church and Children’s Sunday School also goes toward mission items for Naomi’s Village.

St. Luke Easter Egg Hunt-sunday, march 24, 1:00 p.m.Hunt will start at exactly 1:15. Be prompt or your child will miss the hunt!

(Please note this is one week before Easter due to spring break.)Area behind Hughston Clinic, 6262 Veteran’s Pkwy. Bring your Easter Egg baskets. Bring a picnic lunch for your family, chairs or blankets. Games, activities, and lemonade provided.

aColYte tRaininG FoR sixtH GRadeRs will be from 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 14. We will pick up the students from The Corner and walk them across the street to the sanctuary so that they can learn “the ropes.” Donuts and juice provided. Parents will be able to pick them up in the sanctuary or may certainly stay and learn as well! Information: hayers@stlukeum.com

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

Carol Boers, Director of Respite Ministry, 706-256-3117 or cboers@stlukeum.com

Jonathan and Lisa Moore, Directors of Student Ministriesjmoore@stlukeum.com

samaRitan FUnd: During January we assisted 107 people with electricity, 15 with heating, 26 with water, 2 with prescription drugs, 17 w/transporta-tion, and 15 with I.Ds, for a total of $7,198.50.

United metHodist WomenCircle 9: Tuesday, March 12, 10:00 a.m. (Room 110, Main). UmW luncheon: March 19, MIN. Call to Prayer and Self Denial.

-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 erin@stlukeum.com.library Fund: In memory of Mrs. Grace Martin by Mr. and Mrs. William Montgomery, Mrs. Elizabeth “Jo” Hancock, Mrs. Linda Horton and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marecki.memorial maintenance Fund: In memory of Mr. Bernard Downs by Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Clements and Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Ramsey. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Watts by Mr. Reid Denson. In memory of Mrs. Grace Martin by the Students Club. In memory of Mrs. Roberta Rush by Mrs. Bebe Puckett and Mrs. Ann Bynum.telephone Class Fund: In memory of Mrs. Mary Lynn Sutton by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Montgomery. music scholarship Fund: In memory of Mrs. Ellen Ayers by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register.Children’s music Fund: In memory of Mrs. Ellen Ayers by Ms. Nancy Pedersen and the Tea Olive Garden Club.music Fund: In memory of Mr. Ken Lancaster by the Rev. and Mrs. Gaston Pollock.Food pantry Fund: In memory of Mr. Bernard Downs by Mrs. Becky Grose. In memory of Mr. Bobby Culpepper by Mr. Billy Cunningham.

attention 12tH GRadeRs…Please contact Erin Knight to schedule a time to make your senior handprint. Email erin@stlukeum.com or call the church office at 706-327-4343.

MEN’S ADVENTURE DAY10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20

Certified Firearms and Rappelling Instructors Present

Safety gear provided$10/cost/personSpace limited

your check is your reservation.Information: mitch@stlukeum.com or kym@stlukeum.com

Open to all men and boys. Boys must be accompanied by a responsible male adult.

volunteers----training with the Alzheimer’s Association has been moved from March 4 to March 25th! We have limited openings in our program. Contact Carol Boers for more information or to schedule a visit. Caregiver resources are available at the Respite Care Building.

*Christ @ the Corner…9 A.M. Sundays*CoRneR RallY…5:30 – 7:30 P.M. Sundays*d-GRoUps…6 – 7 P.M. Wednesdays (High School Guys…S.W.A.G…and Middle School Girls)****attention all middle sCHool GiRls & GUYs ... Middle School Bible Study Starting March 17th! Don’t miss it.

Watch this corner for student news from the Corner every week!