How can that be lost forever? How when I gave everything with all my heart?Everything I promised them is here. All of us we used to be. We will always have each other. They will always be the fire in my heart.Here I go, and there's no turning back. My great adventure has begun. I may be small, but I've got giant plans to shine as brightly as the sun.Here in all the smallest details of the past. Here in this attic suddenly life is something vast. The four of us forever here at last. As unexpected as can be. Astonishing!

invitation to Christian disCiPleshiP Dr. Robert E. Long

†hymn ST. ANNE

In Christ We LiveIn Christ we live in common bonds of friendship, love and trust. Together we can fully know the cause of Christ is just.In Christ we live and walk within the bounds of grace and peace. We follow as our Lord commands, His love will never cease.In Christ we live to serve the One who came to give us life, we hear the call, respond in faith, bring darkness to the Light.In Christ we live and pray for needs of body, mind, and soul, and trust our God's unchanging love to make the broken whole.In Christ we live to offer hope to all with doubts and fears. In worship,service, prayer, and song we stand throughout the years.

†sending forth Dr. Robert E. LongWe are the Body of Christ and we recognize the beauty that each person has.We are the family of faith connected in our love for God and one another.We are the children of God united by God’s love for all.

Postlude Kiyo WatanabeOrgan Toccata: Blessed Assurance

Robert Fasol, organist

Eighth Sunday After PentecostAugust 4, 2019

at Ten Fifty A.M.

Rev. Wendy Lambert Senior Executive Pastor wlambert@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Dave Poteet Pastor of Congregational Care dpoteet@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Keith King Online Campus Pastor kking@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Phil Greenwald Executive Pastor of Administration pgreenwald@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Josh Attaway Edmond Campus Pastor jattaway@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Connie Barnett Asbury Campus Pastor cbarnett@stlukesokc.org

Congregational Care MinistryThe St. Luke’s family of faith desires to extend care to you in the times of concern and joy and all that is in-between. Please write your prayer concerns on the prayer request cards found in the Registration Pads and place them in the offering plates or email to ccm@stlukesokc.org. You may also call 232-1371 with your prayers and concerns.

Faith PartnersFaith Partners seeks to educate, refer and walk with people along their journey towards recovery from addiction. If you or someone you love struggles with addiction and would like help, please go online to faithpartners.stlukesokc.org or email to ccm@stlukesokc.org.

Online Worship Service If you are unable to attend worship on any Sunday, you can join us online for the 10:50 a.m. Traditional Worship Service broadcast live from the Downtown Campus at stlukesokc.org/live.

Want to Join St. Luke’s?Are you interested in joining the St. Luke’s mission to share, grow and serve? You can join St. Luke’s on Sunday morning during Worship. For more information about membership contact Morgan Jones, Director of Welcoming Ministry at 609-1028 or mjones@stlukesokc.org.

Welcome to Our Newest Members Joining in July: Downtown: Doug and Ella Sprung, Julie Shatswell, Dan and Candice HillenbrandEdmond: Jon Hood

Dr. Robert E. Long Senior Pastor

blong@stlukesokc.org

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(405) 285-2002stlukesedmond.org

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OKC, OK 73103(405) 232-1371stlukesokc.org

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OKC, OK 73119Office: (405) 632-3378asbury.stlukesokc.org

One Church with Multiple Campuses

St. Luke’s On Broadway Welcomes

Tatum Ludlam

Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences from her classic novel. We follow the time-honored tale of Jo March and her sisters Meg, Beth and Amy as they grow up, find themselves, and find love during and after the Civil War.

MusiciansRobert Fasol, Organist/Choirmaster

Eric Bradford, ConductorTatum Ludlam, Soloist

Maura McMurray, Soloist St. Luke's Orchestra and Women's Chorus

Orchestral arrangements for Little Women by Mervin Tay

Leading In Worship

Rev. Wendy LambertSenior Executive Pastor

Rev. Phil GreenwaldExecutive Pastor of Administration

Dr. Robert E. LongSenior Pastor

Rev. David PoteetPastor of Congregational Care

Maura McMurray

Prelude Jason Howland/Mindi DicksteinPrelude from Little Women

St. Luke's Orchestra and Women's Chorus Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductor

ringing of the Bells †hymn 98 TO GOD BE THE GLORY

To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory, great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, who yielded His life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.

†Call to WorshiP Rev. Wendy LambertWe come together as the children of God: we come to be with God and our family of faith.We are united through the love of Christ who gave His life to bring us together.We are part of the Body: God the Father created us for fellowship, God the Son redeemed us for an abundant life, God the Spirit empowers us for service.We are not alone, God is with us.Thanks be to God! Amen.

†gloria Patri MEINEKEGlory 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.

Call to Prayer Rev. David PoteetThe peace of the Lord be with you.And also with you.

Choral Call to Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

the lord’s PrayerOur 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.

Choral resPonse

anthem J. Howland/M. DicksteinAstonishing

Faced with the expectation to marry, Jo dreams of a bigger future for herself. She must find her own way to stand out, to be astonishing.

Tatum Ludlam, soloistSt. Luke's Orchestra Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductorAll I need, how I need my sisters here, if I can't share my dreams what were they for?I thought our promise meant that we would never change and never part. I thought together we'd amaze the world!How can I live my dreams or even start when everything has come apart? I thought home was all I'd ever want, my attic all I'd ever need. Now nothing feels the way it was before. And I don't know how to proceed.I only know I'm meant for something more. I've got to know if I can be astonishing.There's a life that I am meant to lead. A life like nothing I have known. I can feel it and it's far from here. I've got to find it on my own.Even now I feel its heat upon my skin: A life of passion that pulls me from within. A life that I am aching to begin.There must be somewhere I can be astonishing. Astonishing.I'll find my way. I'll find it far away. I'll find it in unexpected and unknown. I'll find my life in my own way today.

Here I go, and there's no turning back. My great adventure has begun. I may be small, but I've got giant plans to shine as greatly as the sun. I will blaze until I find my time and place, I will be fearless. Surrendering modesty and grace, I will not disappear without a trace.I'll shout and start a riot. Be anything but quiet. Christopher Columbus, I'll be astonishing. Astonishing. Astonishing, at last!

life at st. luke’s Rev. Phil Greenwald

dediCation of tithes and offerings Dr. Robert E. Long

offertory J. Howland/M. DicksteinDays of Plenty

In the midst of their grief over Beth’s death, Marmee encourages Jo to live her life with hope.

Maura McMurray, soloistSt. Luke's Orchestra Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductorI never dreamed of this sorrow. I never thought I'd have reason to lament. I hoped I'd never know heartbreak. How I wish I could change the way things went.I wanted nothing but goodness. I wanted a reason to prevail. Not this bare emptiness.I wanted days of plenty.

But I refuse to feel tragic, I am aching for more than pain and grief. There has got to be meaning, most of all when a life has been so brief.I have got to learn something. How can I give her any less? I want life to go on. I want days of plenty.You have to believe there is reason for hope. You have to believe that the answer will come. You can't let this defeat you. I won't let this defeat you. You must fight to keep her there within you.So believe that she mattered and believe that she always will. She will always be with you. She'll be part of the days you've yet to fill. She will live in your bounty.She will live as you carry on your life.So carry on full of hope. She'll be there for all your days of plenty.

†doxology OLD 100TH

Praise 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.

†old testament lesson Rev. David PoteetThen she started with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food. So she set out from the place where she was, with her two daughters-in-law, and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah. But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go, return each of you to her mother’s house. May the Lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me.”And Naomi said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” But Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God; where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if even death parts me from you.” And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more. (Ruth 1:6 - 8, 15 - 18)

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

sermon Dr. Robert E. LongLittle Women

From the Sermon Series: St. Luke's on Broadway

musiCal refleCtion J. Howland/M. DicksteinFire Within Me

Jo realizes the strength and love within her comes from her sisters and their childhood days of plenty. She decides to honor them with her novel.

Tatum Ludlam, soloistSt. Luke's Orchestra Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductorHow do I go on? Just an empty room. All I have are memories. I need a task to do.Someone give me a task to do, I need a....I thought that somehow we would always have forever. I thought the promises we made would have a different end. I thought the love we shared would keep us as we were.It was the fire within me.We dreamed and plotted with abandon in this attic. When we were gathered here, the room became our citadel. We were amazing then, my sisters and I. They were the fire within me.In this room I knew we were alive. Nothing was too painful to survive. We faced the world together, the four of us forever side by side. Everything I promised was for them.I was their's no matter where or when. (continued on reverse side)

SERVICE OF WORSHIP(†Those who are able, please stand in honor of God.)

WelCome to st. luke’s united methodist ChurCh We’re so glad you’ve joined us for worship this morning. Our mission is to share God’s love and bring hope to the world. We hope you leave here today inspired by a message of hope and ready to embrace life in the week ahead.

Hymnals, Bibles, large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available in the Narthex.

Children’s Ministry is available during the worship service for infants - 5th grade.Parents with active or tearful children can watch a live feed of the service in the

Watchorn Chapel. A children’s activity bag is also available in the Narthex.A Hospitality Team member is at the Welcome Center to help.

Prelude Jason Howland/Mindi DicksteinPrelude from Little Women

St. Luke's Orchestra and Women's Chorus Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductor

ringing of the Bells †hymn 98 TO GOD BE THE GLORY

To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory, great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, who yielded His life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.

†Call to WorshiP Rev. Wendy LambertWe come together as the children of God: we come to be with God and our family of faith.We are united through the love of Christ who gave His life to bring us together.We are part of the Body: God the Father created us for fellowship, God the Son redeemed us for an abundant life, God the Spirit empowers us for service.We are not alone, God is with us.Thanks be to God! Amen.

†gloria Patri MEINEKEGlory 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.

Call to Prayer Rev. David PoteetThe peace of the Lord be with you.And also with you.

Choral Call to Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

the lord’s PrayerOur 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.

Choral resPonse

anthem J. Howland/M. DicksteinAstonishing

Faced with the expectation to marry, Jo dreams of a bigger future for herself. She must find her own way to stand out, to be astonishing.

Tatum Ludlam, soloistSt. Luke's Orchestra Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductorAll I need, how I need my sisters here, if I can't share my dreams what were they for?I thought our promise meant that we would never change and never part. I thought together we'd amaze the world!How can I live my dreams or even start when everything has come apart? I thought home was all I'd ever want, my attic all I'd ever need. Now nothing feels the way it was before. And I don't know how to proceed.I only know I'm meant for something more. I've got to know if I can be astonishing.There's a life that I am meant to lead. A life like nothing I have known. I can feel it and it's far from here. I've got to find it on my own.Even now I feel its heat upon my skin: A life of passion that pulls me from within. A life that I am aching to begin.There must be somewhere I can be astonishing. Astonishing.I'll find my way. I'll find it far away. I'll find it in unexpected and unknown. I'll find my life in my own way today.

Here I go, and there's no turning back. My great adventure has begun. I may be small, but I've got giant plans to shine as greatly as the sun. I will blaze until I find my time and place, I will be fearless. Surrendering modesty and grace, I will not disappear without a trace.I'll shout and start a riot. Be anything but quiet. Christopher Columbus, I'll be astonishing. Astonishing. Astonishing, at last!

life at st. luke’s Rev. Phil Greenwald

dediCation of tithes and offerings Dr. Robert E. Long

offertory J. Howland/M. DicksteinDays of Plenty

In the midst of their grief over Beth’s death, Marmee encourages Jo to live her life with hope.

Maura McMurray, soloistSt. Luke's Orchestra Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductorI never dreamed of this sorrow. I never thought I'd have reason to lament. I hoped I'd never know heartbreak. How I wish I could change the way things went.I wanted nothing but goodness. I wanted a reason to prevail. Not this bare emptiness.I wanted days of plenty.

But I refuse to feel tragic, I am aching for more than pain and grief. There has got to be meaning, most of all when a life has been so brief.I have got to learn something. How can I give her any less? I want life to go on. I want days of plenty.You have to believe there is reason for hope. You have to believe that the answer will come. You can't let this defeat you. I won't let this defeat you. You must fight to keep her there within you.So believe that she mattered and believe that she always will. She will always be with you. She'll be part of the days you've yet to fill. She will live in your bounty.She will live as you carry on your life.So carry on full of hope. She'll be there for all your days of plenty.

†doxology OLD 100TH

Praise 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.

†old testament lesson Rev. David PoteetThen she started with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food. So she set out from the place where she was, with her two daughters-in-law, and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah. But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go, return each of you to her mother’s house. May the Lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me.”And Naomi said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” But Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God; where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if even death parts me from you.” And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more. (Ruth 1:6 - 8, 15 - 18)

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

sermon Dr. Robert E. LongLittle Women

From the Sermon Series: St. Luke's on Broadway

musiCal refleCtion J. Howland/M. DicksteinFire Within Me

Jo realizes the strength and love within her comes from her sisters and their childhood days of plenty. She decides to honor them with her novel.

Tatum Ludlam, soloistSt. Luke's Orchestra Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductorHow do I go on? Just an empty room. All I have are memories. I need a task to do.Someone give me a task to do, I need a....I thought that somehow we would always have forever. I thought the promises we made would have a different end. I thought the love we shared would keep us as we were.It was the fire within me.We dreamed and plotted with abandon in this attic. When we were gathered here, the room became our citadel. We were amazing then, my sisters and I. They were the fire within me.In this room I knew we were alive. Nothing was too painful to survive. We faced the world together, the four of us forever side by side. Everything I promised was for them.I was their's no matter where or when. (continued on reverse side)

SERVICE OF WORSHIP(†Those who are able, please stand in honor of God.)

WelCome to st. luke’s united methodist ChurCh We’re so glad you’ve joined us for worship this morning. Our mission is to share God’s love and bring hope to the world. We hope you leave here today inspired by a message of hope and ready to embrace life in the week ahead.

Hymnals, Bibles, large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available in the Narthex.

Children’s Ministry is available during the worship service for infants - 5th grade.Parents with active or tearful children can watch a live feed of the service in the

Watchorn Chapel. A children’s activity bag is also available in the Narthex.A Hospitality Team member is at the Welcome Center to help.

Prelude Jason Howland/Mindi DicksteinPrelude from Little Women

St. Luke's Orchestra and Women's Chorus Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductor

ringing of the Bells †hymn 98 TO GOD BE THE GLORY

To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory, great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, who yielded His life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done.

†Call to WorshiP Rev. Wendy LambertWe come together as the children of God: we come to be with God and our family of faith.We are united through the love of Christ who gave His life to bring us together.We are part of the Body: God the Father created us for fellowship, God the Son redeemed us for an abundant life, God the Spirit empowers us for service.We are not alone, God is with us.Thanks be to God! Amen.

†gloria Patri MEINEKEGlory 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.

Call to Prayer Rev. David PoteetThe peace of the Lord be with you.And also with you.

Choral Call to Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

the lord’s PrayerOur 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.

Choral resPonse

anthem J. Howland/M. DicksteinAstonishing

Faced with the expectation to marry, Jo dreams of a bigger future for herself. She must find her own way to stand out, to be astonishing.

Tatum Ludlam, soloistSt. Luke's Orchestra Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductorAll I need, how I need my sisters here, if I can't share my dreams what were they for?I thought our promise meant that we would never change and never part. I thought together we'd amaze the world!How can I live my dreams or even start when everything has come apart? I thought home was all I'd ever want, my attic all I'd ever need. Now nothing feels the way it was before. And I don't know how to proceed.I only know I'm meant for something more. I've got to know if I can be astonishing.There's a life that I am meant to lead. A life like nothing I have known. I can feel it and it's far from here. I've got to find it on my own.Even now I feel its heat upon my skin: A life of passion that pulls me from within. A life that I am aching to begin.There must be somewhere I can be astonishing. Astonishing.I'll find my way. I'll find it far away. I'll find it in unexpected and unknown. I'll find my life in my own way today.

Here I go, and there's no turning back. My great adventure has begun. I may be small, but I've got giant plans to shine as greatly as the sun. I will blaze until I find my time and place, I will be fearless. Surrendering modesty and grace, I will not disappear without a trace.I'll shout and start a riot. Be anything but quiet. Christopher Columbus, I'll be astonishing. Astonishing. Astonishing, at last!

life at st. luke’s Rev. Phil Greenwald

dediCation of tithes and offerings Dr. Robert E. Long

offertory J. Howland/M. DicksteinDays of Plenty

In the midst of their grief over Beth’s death, Marmee encourages Jo to live her life with hope.

Maura McMurray, soloistSt. Luke's Orchestra Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductorI never dreamed of this sorrow. I never thought I'd have reason to lament. I hoped I'd never know heartbreak. How I wish I could change the way things went.I wanted nothing but goodness. I wanted a reason to prevail. Not this bare emptiness.I wanted days of plenty.

But I refuse to feel tragic, I am aching for more than pain and grief. There has got to be meaning, most of all when a life has been so brief.I have got to learn something. How can I give her any less? I want life to go on. I want days of plenty.You have to believe there is reason for hope. You have to believe that the answer will come. You can't let this defeat you. I won't let this defeat you. You must fight to keep her there within you.So believe that she mattered and believe that she always will. She will always be with you. She'll be part of the days you've yet to fill. She will live in your bounty.She will live as you carry on your life.So carry on full of hope. She'll be there for all your days of plenty.

†doxology OLD 100TH

Praise 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.

†old testament lesson Rev. David PoteetThen she started with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food. So she set out from the place where she was, with her two daughters-in-law, and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah. But Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go, return each of you to her mother’s house. May the Lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me.”And Naomi said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” But Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God; where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if even death parts me from you.” And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more. (Ruth 1:6 - 8, 15 - 18)

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

sermon Dr. Robert E. LongLittle Women

From the Sermon Series: St. Luke's on Broadway

musiCal refleCtion J. Howland/M. DicksteinFire Within Me

Jo realizes the strength and love within her comes from her sisters and their childhood days of plenty. She decides to honor them with her novel.

Tatum Ludlam, soloistSt. Luke's Orchestra Robert Fasol, piano

Eric Bradford, conductorHow do I go on? Just an empty room. All I have are memories. I need a task to do.Someone give me a task to do, I need a....I thought that somehow we would always have forever. I thought the promises we made would have a different end. I thought the love we shared would keep us as we were.It was the fire within me.We dreamed and plotted with abandon in this attic. When we were gathered here, the room became our citadel. We were amazing then, my sisters and I. They were the fire within me.In this room I knew we were alive. Nothing was too painful to survive. We faced the world together, the four of us forever side by side. Everything I promised was for them.I was their's no matter where or when. (continued on reverse side)

SERVICE OF WORSHIP(†Those who are able, please stand in honor of God.)

WelCome to st. luke’s united methodist ChurCh We’re so glad you’ve joined us for worship this morning. Our mission is to share God’s love and bring hope to the world. We hope you leave here today inspired by a message of hope and ready to embrace life in the week ahead.

Hymnals, Bibles, large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available in the Narthex.

Children’s Ministry is available during the worship service for infants - 5th grade.Parents with active or tearful children can watch a live feed of the service in the

Watchorn Chapel. A children’s activity bag is also available in the Narthex.A Hospitality Team member is at the Welcome Center to help.

How can that be lost forever? How when I gave everything with all my heart?Everything I promised them is here. All of us we used to be. We will always have each other. They will always be the fire in my heart.Here I go, and there's no turning back. My great adventure has begun. I may be small, but I've got giant plans to shine as brightly as the sun.Here in all the smallest details of the past. Here in this attic suddenly life is something vast. The four of us forever here at last. As unexpected as can be. Astonishing!

invitation to Christian disCiPleshiP Dr. Robert E. Long

†hymn ST. ANNE

In Christ We LiveIn Christ we live in common bonds of friendship, love and trust. Together we can fully know the cause of Christ is just.In Christ we live and walk within the bounds of grace and peace. We follow as our Lord commands, His love will never cease.In Christ we live to serve the One who came to give us life, we hear the call, respond in faith, bring darkness to the Light.In Christ we live and pray for needs of body, mind, and soul, and trust our God's unchanging love to make the broken whole.In Christ we live to offer hope to all with doubts and fears. In worship,service, prayer, and song we stand throughout the years.

†sending forth Dr. Robert E. LongWe are the Body of Christ and we recognize the beauty that each person has.We are the family of faith connected in our love for God and one another.We are the children of God united by God’s love for all.

Postlude Kiyo WatanabeOrgan Toccata: Blessed Assurance

Robert Fasol, organist

Eighth Sunday After PentecostAugust 4, 2019

at Ten Fifty A.M.

Rev. Wendy Lambert Senior Executive Pastor wlambert@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Dave Poteet Pastor of Congregational Care dpoteet@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Keith King Online Campus Pastor kking@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Phil Greenwald Executive Pastor of Administration pgreenwald@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Josh Attaway Edmond Campus Pastor jattaway@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Connie Barnett Asbury Campus Pastor cbarnett@stlukesokc.org

Congregational Care MinistryThe St. Luke’s family of faith desires to extend care to you in the times of concern and joy and all that is in-between. Please write your prayer concerns on the prayer request cards found in the Registration Pads and place them in the offering plates or email to ccm@stlukesokc.org. You may also call 232-1371 with your prayers and concerns.

Faith PartnersFaith Partners seeks to educate, refer and walk with people along their journey towards recovery from addiction. If you or someone you love struggles with addiction and would like help, please go online to faithpartners.stlukesokc.org or email to ccm@stlukesokc.org.

Online Worship Service If you are unable to attend worship on any Sunday, you can join us online for the 10:50 a.m. Traditional Worship Service broadcast live from the Downtown Campus at stlukesokc.org/live.

Want to Join St. Luke’s?Are you interested in joining the St. Luke’s mission to share, grow and serve? You can join St. Luke’s on Sunday morning during Worship. For more information about membership contact Morgan Jones, Director of Welcoming Ministry at 609-1028 or mjones@stlukesokc.org.

Welcome to Our Newest Members Joining in July: Downtown: Doug and Ella Sprung, Julie Shatswell, Dan and Candice HillenbrandEdmond: Jon Hood

Dr. Robert E. Long Senior Pastor

blong@stlukesokc.org

Edmond Campus900 N. Sooner RoadEdmond, OK 73034

(405) 285-2002stlukesedmond.org

Downtown Campus222 NW 15th Street

OKC, OK 73103(405) 232-1371stlukesokc.org

Asbury Campus1320 SW 38th Street

OKC, OK 73119Office: (405) 632-3378asbury.stlukesokc.org

One Church with Multiple Campuses

St. Luke’s On Broadway Welcomes

Tatum Ludlam

Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences from her classic novel. We follow the time-honored tale of Jo March and her sisters Meg, Beth and Amy as they grow up, find themselves, and find love during and after the Civil War.

MusiciansRobert Fasol, Organist/Choirmaster

Eric Bradford, ConductorTatum Ludlam, Soloist

Maura McMurray, Soloist St. Luke's Orchestra and Women's Chorus

Orchestral arrangements for Little Women by Mervin Tay

Leading In Worship

Rev. Wendy LambertSenior Executive Pastor

Rev. Phil GreenwaldExecutive Pastor of Administration

Dr. Robert E. LongSenior Pastor

Rev. David PoteetPastor of Congregational Care

Maura McMurray

How can that be lost forever? How when I gave everything with all my heart?Everything I promised them is here. All of us we used to be. We will always have each other. They will always be the fire in my heart.Here I go, and there's no turning back. My great adventure has begun. I may be small, but I've got giant plans to shine as brightly as the sun.Here in all the smallest details of the past. Here in this attic suddenly life is something vast. The four of us forever here at last. As unexpected as can be. Astonishing!

invitation to Christian disCiPleshiP Dr. Robert E. Long

†hymn ST. ANNE

In Christ We LiveIn Christ we live in common bonds of friendship, love and trust. Together we can fully know the cause of Christ is just.In Christ we live and walk within the bounds of grace and peace. We follow as our Lord commands, His love will never cease.In Christ we live to serve the One who came to give us life, we hear the call, respond in faith, bring darkness to the Light.In Christ we live and pray for needs of body, mind, and soul, and trust our God's unchanging love to make the broken whole.In Christ we live to offer hope to all with doubts and fears. In worship,service, prayer, and song we stand throughout the years.

†sending forth Dr. Robert E. LongWe are the Body of Christ and we recognize the beauty that each person has.We are the family of faith connected in our love for God and one another.We are the children of God united by God’s love for all.

Postlude Kiyo WatanabeOrgan Toccata: Blessed Assurance

Robert Fasol, organist

Eighth Sunday After PentecostAugust 4, 2019

at Ten Fifty A.M.

Rev. Wendy Lambert Senior Executive Pastor wlambert@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Dave Poteet Pastor of Congregational Care dpoteet@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Keith King Online Campus Pastor kking@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Phil Greenwald Executive Pastor of Administration pgreenwald@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Josh Attaway Edmond Campus Pastor jattaway@stlukesokc.org

Rev. Connie Barnett Asbury Campus Pastor cbarnett@stlukesokc.org

Congregational Care MinistryThe St. Luke’s family of faith desires to extend care to you in the times of concern and joy and all that is in-between. Please write your prayer concerns on the prayer request cards found in the Registration Pads and place them in the offering plates or email to ccm@stlukesokc.org. You may also call 232-1371 with your prayers and concerns.

Faith PartnersFaith Partners seeks to educate, refer and walk with people along their journey towards recovery from addiction. If you or someone you love struggles with addiction and would like help, please go online to faithpartners.stlukesokc.org or email to ccm@stlukesokc.org.

Online Worship Service If you are unable to attend worship on any Sunday, you can join us online for the 10:50 a.m. Traditional Worship Service broadcast live from the Downtown Campus at stlukesokc.org/live.

Want to Join St. Luke’s?Are you interested in joining the St. Luke’s mission to share, grow and serve? You can join St. Luke’s on Sunday morning during Worship. For more information about membership contact Morgan Jones, Director of Welcoming Ministry at 609-1028 or mjones@stlukesokc.org.

Welcome to Our Newest Members Joining in July: Downtown: Doug and Ella Sprung, Julie Shatswell, Dan and Candice HillenbrandEdmond: Jon Hood

Dr. Robert E. Long Senior Pastor

blong@stlukesokc.org

Edmond Campus900 N. Sooner RoadEdmond, OK 73034

(405) 285-2002stlukesedmond.org

Downtown Campus222 NW 15th Street

OKC, OK 73103(405) 232-1371stlukesokc.org

Asbury Campus1320 SW 38th Street

OKC, OK 73119Office: (405) 632-3378asbury.stlukesokc.org

One Church with Multiple Campuses

St. Luke’s On Broadway Welcomes

Tatum Ludlam

Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences from her classic novel. We follow the time-honored tale of Jo March and her sisters Meg, Beth and Amy as they grow up, find themselves, and find love during and after the Civil War.

MusiciansRobert Fasol, Organist/Choirmaster

Eric Bradford, ConductorTatum Ludlam, Soloist

Maura McMurray, Soloist St. Luke's Orchestra and Women's Chorus

Orchestral arrangements for Little Women by Mervin Tay

Leading In Worship

Rev. Wendy LambertSenior Executive Pastor

Rev. Phil GreenwaldExecutive Pastor of Administration

Dr. Robert E. LongSenior Pastor

Rev. David PoteetPastor of Congregational Care

Maura McMurray

New Welcome FolderWe are so glad you decided to worship at St. Luke’s! There’s a new way to register your attendance for worship. Please look for a Welcome Folder that is on the left end of each aisle. During announcements you will be asked to fill out your information and pass the folder down the row for others to do the same. Inside the folder you will also find prayer request cards and offering envelopes to fill out and place in the offering plate when it is passed.

Volunteer Fair and OrientationIf you are currently volunteering at St. Luke’s or are you wanting to find your place to serve, then you will want to attend the Volunteer Fair and Orientation on Wednesday, September 4. The evening will start with a free meal in the Christian Life Center from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. An inspirational message from Dr. Long followed by breakout sessions for each ministry area. Information about current volunteer opportunities and a way to RSVP for the event are at the Welcome Center and online at stlueksokc.org/serve.

Lee Elementary - Reading BuddiesThere are 168 hours in a week. In just one of those hours, you can bless a young life. Starting the week of September 16, St. Luke’s will be partnering with Lee Elementary to provide Reading Buddies to the students of this OKC school (at SW 29th and Walker). The volunteer schedule is flexible! You choose the day and time that’s best for you. Not only will you be helping a child academically, your support will provide a loving presence in their life. You will feel blessed as well! For more information, email Rev. Keith King at kking@stlukesokc.org or call 609-1026.

Meals on Wheels Volunteers NeededVolunteers are needed to deliver “Meals on Wheels” to homebound seniors in Oklahoma County on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Visit endinghungerokc.org and complete the volunteer application and background check. For details, email Chris Lambert at clambert@stlukesokc.org or call 609-1035.

Membership SundayHave you been thinking about becoming a member of St. Luke’s? We would love to welcome you into our family of faith! August 11 is Membership Sunday. You’re invited to a come-and-go brunch with private joining moments available in the Mansion Chapel from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Simply show up whenever you’d like. No RSVP needed. For details about becoming a member, email Morgan Jones at mjones@stlukesokc.org or call 609-1028.

OT H E R A N N O U N C E M E N T S

F I N D YO U R P L AC E TO S E RV E

At. St. Luke’s, we believe serving is a vital part of our Christian walk. We are committed to be the hands and feet of Christ in our local community and around the globe. There are numerous ways you can choose to serve. We encourage you to find your place to serve with your family of faith on Sundays, in the local community, or globally.

Sharing God’s Love and Bringing Hope to the WorldThe mission of St. Luke’s is to share God’s love and bring hope to the world. We accomplish that by sharing the message of Christ, growing in our faith, and serving the community. Listed below are new and exciting ways for your entire family to be involved. For information about growing in your faith every week, stop by the Welcome Center today, call 232-1371, or visit stlukesokc.org.

H A P P E N I N G TO DAY

St. Luke’s On Broadway - Jesus Christ Superstar Pick up your invitation tickets today at the Welcome Center for St. Luke’s On Broadway! This inspiring sermon series continues next week with Jesus Christ Superstar - a story of Jesus’ final days leading up to his crucifixion, as seen through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas. It started as a rock opera concept album before its Broadway debut in 1971, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Enjoy the beautiful music and uplifting message of Jesus Christ Superstar next Sunday, August 11.

Broadway Revue!Enjoy all of the incredible music from St. Luke’s on Broadway during a special concert in the Christian Life Center at the Downtown Campus on Wednesday, August 28 at 7 p.m. You’ll hear guest soloists and music from shows that were featured during St. Luke’s on Broadway over the past six years. Tickets are $15 (kids 12 and under are free) and can be purchased at stlukesokc.org/tickets.

UMW Garage Sale On August 15, 16, (8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and August 17, (8 - 11 a.m.) the United Methodist Women will be hosting their annual Garage Sale in the CLC and Fellowship Hall! If you have something you would like to donate, please bring your donations to the Fellowship Hall, using the Harvey Street entrance by the Children’s Center. The UMW is not accepting computers and printers, but will accept flat screen TVs. Donations will be

accepted on Sunday, August 11 from 2:30 - 4:30; on Monday, August 12, Tuesday, August 13, from 9 - 4:30. Volunteers to help set up and work at the Sale are always appreciated. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please call, Janice Low at 226-8302.

Meet Me in St. Louis AuditionsWant to be in the next St. Luke’s musical? The auditions for Meet Me in St. Louis are being held next Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 in the Poteet Theatre! The performances will be held November 7 - 17. This is open to everyone in our family of faith and the surrounding community. You can also volunteer with the production team, or simply enjoy the show this fall. For details, email Logan Fish at lfish@stlukesokc.org - or call 285-2341.

Journeys of Paul - Trip to GreeceWalk in the footsteps of Paul and visit some of the most iconic places of our faith history. The Journeys of Paul trip, October 14-23, will visit beautiful locations in Greece and Ephesus. Join Rev. Wendy Lambert on a tour with your family of faith and explore the places you know from scripture and history. There are brochures at the Welcome Centers or you can email Wendy with any questions at wlambert@stlukesokc.org.

St. Yootz DayHave a blast at Frontier City for “St. Yootz Day!” It’s Saturday, August 10, from 12 - 11 p.m. All 6th - 12th grade students are invited! The cost is $25, which includes park admission and a concert in the evening, featuring “For King & Country.” Sign up by August 7. This annual UMC youth day is a fundraising event for Youth Service Fund – a global UMC mission in which teens raise money for other teens doing ministry in their communities to impact poverty, illiteracy, etc. For details, email Amy Givens at agivens@stlukesokc.org.

Lunch BunchNext Sunday, the youth Lunch Bunch is heading out for a great meal and lots of laughs! On August 11, right after church (from noon - 2:30 p.m.) we’ll travel together to a local restaurant. It’s a great time to get connected and bring a friend. Want your lunch to be free? We’ll cover anyone’s meal who can stay after lunch to help with the UMW Garage Sale at the Downtown campus! All 6th - 12th grade students are invited. For details, email Amy Givens at agivens@stlukesokc.org.

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