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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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He is Risen!Luke 24:1-12

1104 2nd Ave. • Columbus, GA 31901E-mail: stluke@stlukeum.comWebsite: www.stlukeum.com

www.facebook.com/stlukeum

ACOLYTES: 8:25 a.m.: Drew and ty Bondurant. 10:55 a.m.: Will Yeiser and Courtney thomas.

EASTER SUNDAY ORDER OF SERVICE

the 10:55 a.m. service is streamed at www.stlukeum.com and broadcast at WRLD 95.3 FMtape-delayed on WtVM Channel 9 at 10:00 a.m.

March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday8:25 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. Color: Whiteinvitation to Worshipthe Prelude ................................... “An Easter Celebration”......................................arr. J. Raney

(Adleyn Scott, organ, and Brass Quintet)

Call to Worship...................................................................................the Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard Rejoice and be glad: This is the day that the Lord has made! Rejoice and be glad: Heaven and earth will never be the same! Rejoice and be glad: Christ is risen! Alleluia

*Processional Hymn ................“Christ the Lord is Risen today” ............................ Number 302*Affirmation of Faith (I Corinthians 15:1-6 and Colossians 1:15-20)....................Number 888Leader: this is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved.People: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appearedfirst to thewomen, then toPeter and theTwelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One ofGod,thefirstbornofallcreation,thefirstbornfromthedead,inwhomall things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by thepoweroftheSpirit.Christistheheadofthebody,thechurch,andby thebloodofthecrossreconcilesallthingstoGod.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 (8:25 a.m.) ..................................................Allen Alfred JackmanSon of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Allen Jackman

AsChrist’sbody,thechurch,wereaffirmbothourrejectionofsinandourcommit-menttoChrist.WithGod’shelp,wewillproclaimthegoodnewsandliveaccordingtotheexampleofChrist.WewillsurroundAllenAlfredwithacommunityofloveandforgivenessthathemaygrowinhisservicetoothers.Wewillprayforhimthathemaybeatruedisciplewhowalksinthewaythatleadstolife.Mission Moment ............................... “Making Hope Real”.........................Mr. Leland McCluskeyAnthem (Chancel Choir).................. “Come See the tomb!” ............................................ C. Curry

the Pastoral Prayer...................................................... (8:25 a.m.) the Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard(10:55 a.m.) the Rev. Brett Maddocks

the Lord’s Prayer.....................................................................................................Number 895the Children’s Sermon (10:55 a.m.).................................................the Rev. Cindy Cox Garrard

Children (5 yr Kindergarten through third grade) are invited to go to the chapel for Children’s Worship.

*Hymn .................................... “Crown Him With Many Crowns” ..............................Number 327the Offertory Prayer....................................................................................................Rev. BeckumOffertory (Chancel Choir) ......................... “Lamb Of Glory”.........................P. McHugh, G. Nelson*the Dedication of Offerings ................... “the Doxology”............................................Number 95

PraiseGodfromwhomallblessingsflow;praiseGodallcreaturesherebelow.Praisehimabove,yeheavenlyhost;praiseFather,Son,andHolyGhost.

the Written Word..................................................................Luke 24:1-12 (Nt p. 84) in pew Biblethe Spoken Word ...............“HEISNOTHERE;HEISRISEN!”........the Rev. Robert Beckum*Hymn of Dedication............................. “Lift High the Cross” ..................................Number 159*the Benediction*The Choral Benediction ........................ “Hallelujah!”..................................................G.F. HandelPostlude (Aesook Lim, organ).......... “toccata” from the 5th Symphony.........................C.M. Widor* Standing as able

OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEKSunday,March31-EasterSunday 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) Monday,April1-SLSandPreschoolSpringBreakTuesday,April2-SLSandPreschoolSpringBreak 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (SD, MiN) 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting (SD, MiN) 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 third Ave.) 11:30 a.m. Private Event (SD, MiN)Wednesday,April3-SLSandPreschoolSpringBreak 10:00 a.m. On-Site Respite (1021 third Ave.) Private Event (SD, MiN) 11:30 a.m. Private Event (LD, MiN) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (Chapel, Main) 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,April4-SLSandPreschoolSpringBreak 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) 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Choir Rehearsal (Room 110, Main)Friday,April5-SLSandPreschoolSpringBreak 5:00 p.m. Private Event (LD, MiN) Saturday, April 6 10:30 a.m. First Saturday (Stockwell Hall)

Main(mainbuilding,whereSanctuaryis)/MIN(MinistryCenter)/“Private Event” indicates times when facilities are rented to outside organizations. Contact the Ministry Center for information.

FLOWERS FOR CROSS Remember to bring flowers from your yard to put on the cross by the fountain on Easter Sunday. thank you to Glenn Albright for refurbishing the cross so that it can hold the flowers!

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.

Wednesday Night Supper will resume on April 10th

RENOvATIONS AND RESTORATION UPDATEthe work on the 18 roofs of the main Church building and the 3 roofs of the Early Learning Center is progressing well. Several of the Church’s new slate roofs, such as the turner Chapel and the Preschool west wing, have been completed along with 2 other shingle roofs and 3 flat roofs. All of the Church roofs are targeted to be completed by the end of May and the ELC roofs completed by the end of April or early May. Planning and bidding is well underway for the next phase, which will include the stained glass windows in the Sanctuary and turner Chapel, all of the outside windows/doors and waterproofing of the entire exterior of the buildings. During the summer, work will shift inside, where painting, carpeting, ceiling tiles and new lighting will begin in the classrooms, hallways, offices and other common areas of the Church. God continues to bless us with faithful and generous members, an excellent R&R committee, a great General Contractor, reliable and high quality sub-contractors and safety for all of the workers. We are so thankful for the patience and support of all of the members, staff, children and parents who are living with the inconveniences of the needed improvements to St. Luke. thank you for all your support. Gene Cone

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 by the Altar Guild. OURKNOWNSICK:MedicalCenter:Charles Wilson, 808.

CHRISTIAN LOvE AND SYMPATHY: to Mrs. Anne Whitehurst in the death of her husband, Mr. Lonnie Whitehurst, March 19, 2013, Columbus, GA. Anne is a retired employee of St. Luke Church.to Ms. Nancy Haines in the death of her sister, Mrs. Sonya Craig, March 21, 2013, Atlanta, Georgia.to Mr. Bob Kinnett in the death of his mother, Mrs. Betty Kinnett, March 23, 2013, Columbus, GA.

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

AUCTION BENEFITS YOUTH

1999 Mercedes E320 Station Wagon--Minimum bid: $4,500. Sealed bids should be submitted to Gene Cone. Proceeds benefit Youth Fund (activity scholarships, mission projects, and outreach).

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.

GREECE: July 19-August 1, $3975. information ron.cansler@yahoo.com or cindy@stlukeum.com

HOW DO I JOIN THE CHURCH?You may become a part of the St. Luke family of God in one of the following ways:

if you have never joined a church before, you may become a member by 1. profession of faith in Jesus Christ and by being baptized. if you have already been baptized (as a child or as an adult) in a Christian Church, your baptism is recognized by St. Luke United Methodist Church. You will be asked to uphold St. Luke church with your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

if you are a member of another United Methodist Church or another Christian 2. denomination, indicate to one of the pastors that this is your desire. St. Luke will then transfer your membership.

if you have any questions about faith in Christ, about United Methodism in 3. general or St. Luke in particular, please ask one of the pastors!

Sunday, April 284:00 P.M.

the St. Luke Chancel Choir along with the St. Luke Children’s Choirs

will present some of the Church’s most beloved hymns with Organ, Piano, Brass,

and congregational singing.

Children’s MinistryLorettaDunbar,MinisterofChildrenandEducation,loretta@stlukeum.comHannahAyers,Children’sMusicandArtsDirector,hayers@stlukeum.com

Children’s Worship in turner Chapel for children K – 3rd grades following children’s sermon. Rev. Cindy Garrard leads today’s worship “Jesus Appears to Mary” John 20:1 - 18. Parent helpers: Bobby & Nickie tillery and Bo & Katie Bickerstaff. Children ushers: Gabby Geringer and Siri Stenslie.UPCOMING SUMMER DATES: St Luke Summer Camp, June 9 – 14 (overnight camp), Pine Eden Christian Retreat Center, Hamilton ,GA; Cooking Camp, June 17 – 21; Sports Camp, July 8 – 12; Performing Arts Camp, July 8 – 12; Here Comes the Sun Art Camp, July 15 – 19; Vacation Bible School July 22- 26. See brochure for full details and registration information. Brochures have been mailed and are also available on www.stlukeum.com/ Registration is first come first served with a limited registration for many of our camps.PRESCHOOL CAMPS – GOOD MORNINGS – three different weeks. Brochures are available in the church office and hallways for info about these camps. Brochures have been mailed and are also available on www.stlukeum.com/ Registration is first come first served with a limited registration for many of our camps.VacationBibleSchoolTeachersandHelpersNeeded: July 22 – 26. We need class teachers, craft helpers, storytellers, snack helpers, recreation leaders,etc. infant/toddler nursery available for teacher/helper’s children. if you would like to help, please contact Beth Carlisle bethcarlisle@charter.net or Rev. Loretta Dunbar 706-327-4343 loretta@stlukeum.com.Children’s Choir: No choir this Sunday, March 31, or Sunday, April 7. We will return on Sunday, April 14.Puppets: We will take a trip up to the Center for Puppetry Arts in April to see the “Br’er Rabbit” puppet show! Let Ms. Hannah know which dates work best for your family! We will NOt have puppets Wednesday, April 3.CROCS FOR KENYA: Children are collecting new “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.BabyRecognitionSunday, April 28, 2013, 10:55 a.m. service for all babies born to St. Luke members from April 15, 2012 – April 15, 2013. Photo taken at 10:40 a.m. on the front steps outside of the sanctuary.SAMARITAN FUND: During February we assisted 71 people with electricity, 11 with heating, 8 with water, 5 with prescription drugs, 6 w/transportation, and 6 with i.Ds, 6 with scooter battery, for a total of $3,887.19.

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 • Lee Pearce

Carole House • Adam FinkMatthew Wardecker • Jake Oliver

ACOLYTE TRAINING FOR SIxTH GRADERS 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

APRILmac and cheese

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

cOmInG eVenTsMotor Ministry

to Andersonville Historic SiteApril 28, 2013 • 1:00 p.m.

Family Fishing TournamentMay 18, 2013 • 10:30-1:30 p.m.Partridge Pond on County Line Rd.

Family Trophies/Lunch/MessageNo cost

Contact Mitch Watts, 706-327-4343or mitch@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

St. Luke Preschool is on Facebook! www.facebook.com/stlukeumpreschool

or check out our web pagewww.stlukeumpreschool.com

-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.

WatchthiscornerforstudentnewsfromTheCornerevery

SERVICE PERSONNELWe are compiling a collage of our St. Luke folks who have served or are serving in the US Armed Forces. Please send your digital picture of active duty, reserve, or veteran to cindy@stlukeum.com by no later than May 1, 2013. this is for the independence Sunday Service. thank you!

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

Rebuilding Fund: in memory of Mrs. Janet Randall by Mr. and Mrs. Rand Albrecht, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Kimble, Rev. and Mrs. Gaston Pollock, Mrs. Jan Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Spurlin, Mr. and Mrs. tom Boers, B.W. Capps & Son inc., Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Blackmon and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Dickson.MusicScholarshipFund: in memory of Mr. Ken Lancaster by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register and the St. Luke Chancel Choir. in memory of Mrs. Ellen Ayers by the St. Luke Chancel Choir.Respite Care Ministry: in memory of Mrs. Ruth Honekamp by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register.Youth Fund: in memory of Mrs. Janet Randall and Mrs. Doris Parham by Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Ramsey.Food Pantry: in honor of Mr. Wayne Cartledge by the Girl Scout troop 50272. in honor of Mr. Doug Duncan by UMW Circle 9.Samaritan Fund: in memory of Mrs. Doris Parham by Ms. Elaine Vann.Library Fund: in memory of Mrs. Grace Martin by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Dickson.Children’s Ministry: in honor of Misses Eliza Pierce Waddell and Lucy Jewel Moshell by Mr. and Mrs. Brad turner.

We welcome Diana Richardson to the Respite Volunteer team. We are delighted you have joined us! Do you play an instrument, have a special craft you enjoy making??? Perhaps you would like to share your talent with the Respite Care family! We love having new faces come and share with us. Call Carol Boers if you are interested. thanks.

Happy EasterNO StUDENt RALLY tONiGHt At tHE CORNERWe will crank back up next week on April 7th! Be sure to be at every event you can possibly make! We love seeing you and things are happening every week that you don't want to miss!SOULED OUT SIGN-UPS ARE GOING ON NOW! there is a sign up sheet every Sunday for our Middle School/High School camp happening June 3-7! taking it to the BEACH! Cost is $285 per person and includes 5 days, 4 nights at the Beach, 11 meals, t-shirt, full lights, sound, 2 Amazing speakers, powerful worship, 35 college students leading age and gender specific small groups twice a day, 3 on 3 basketball, volleyball comp, flag football comp, strong man comp, 5k race, Mega-Games, and always a spirit filled experience! Get your $25 deposit to Erin Knight in the church office and get your name on the list today to reserve your spot on this amazing trip!Please pray for our High School Corner Leadership Team! We are having a retreat this Mon - Wed. to dream, vision cast, pray, play, praise, grow in leadership, fellowship and plan for ALL that God has in store for this summer and the next school year at the Corner. We have chosen 20 of our standout leaders to take to the Pine Mountain Chalets and invest in and challenge. Your prayers are much needed and appreciated!MAY 4TH SOULED OUT O.N.E. Save the Date! More Details coming next week!