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Catalog of MinistriesMarch 12, 2008
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Staff Liaison - Janet Forbes
• Finance Committee • Lay Leadership Team • Staff Parish Relations Team
Advocate - (open) Staff Liaison - Pam Rowley
• Missions Ministry Team • Care Team • Caring Connection • Church and Society Team • Prayer Chain • Pumpkin Patch • Missions Project Teams (adult, youth, children) • Stephen Ministry
Advocate - Sandy Larson Staff Liaison - Jenita Rhodes
• Education Ministry Team
• Adult Education Team • Christian Connection • Disciple • Gap Group • Live, Laugh, Love Club • Orientation of St. Luke's • Servant By Design • Short Term Disciple • Study of Christian Thought • Women's Faith Based Book Club
• Children’s Education Team • Joy Trek • PEAK Adventures • Live B.I.G. • SLY, Jr. • God & Country Program • Library Ministry Team • Nursery/Childcare • Vacation Bible School Ministry Team • Wacky Wednesdays • St. Luke’s Little School • Children’s Fellowship Team • Discovery Club
• St. Luke’s At the Movies • SLY AM • SLY PM • Bible Boot • Confirmation Class • Parents Confirmation Class • Donut Whole
Advocate - Ken Fong Staff Liaison - Bonnie Funk
• Operations Ministry Team • Assembly Team • Communications and Outreach Team • The Chronicle • Website Team • Trustees • Grocery Certificate Team • Wedding Team • Funeral Team
Advocate - (open) Staff Liaison - Jim Ramsey
• Worship Ministry Team • Acolytes • Altar Team • Sound & Video Team • Hospitality Team: • Bread Bakers • Greeters • Guest Calling Team • Guest Service Station • Ushers • Welcome Team
• Music Ministry Program • Brass Ensemble • Chancel Choir • Cherub’s Choir • Flute Ensemble • Grace Notes • Ministers of Swing • Old Time Gospel Band • Performing Arts Academy • Primary Prayz and Junior Prayz • Sonrise Band • St. Luke's Wind Ensemble • Tintinnabulators Hand Bell Choir • Tone Chimes • Women of Note • Joyful Noise Youth Handbell Choir • St. Luke's Youth Jazz Orchestra (SLYJO) • Off Notes Youth Choir
• Arts Ministry Program • Wesley Players • Puppet Ministry
Advocates - Open Staff Liaison - Lynda Fickling
• Bridge • St. Luke's Children's Holiday Shop • Cycling Club • Dinner for 6, 7 or 8 • Family Camp • Fellowship Events Team • Men's Ministry • Parent’s Night Out • Scrap Booking • Seniors Dinner Out • Softball • St. Luke's Playgroups • Women's Ministry • Chick Flicks • Common Thread • Itch To Stitch • Scrap Booking • UMW Night-time Book Group • United Methodist Women • Women's Book Club • Women's Night Out
Advocate – (open) Staff Liaison - Rev. Janet Forbes
• Ministry Development Team • Equipping Ministry Team • Stewardship
FINANCE COMMITTEE This nominated team assesses the financial needs of the church. If you like to crunch numbers give us a call. Meeting Time/Place: as needed Contact: Dee Duncan 303-471-6685 or email Dee
LAY LEADERSHIP TEAM This nominated team meets throughout the year to fill necessary roles within St. Luke’s, such as Staff/Parish Relations Committee Members, Lay Leaders, and more. If you have expertise in Human Resources your skills would be helpful. Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Evangelism, Discernment, Leadership Chair: Rev. Janet Forbes 303-791-0659 x13 or email Janet
STAFF PARISH RELATIONS TEAM This nominated committee strives to promote a healthy and caring relationship with the church staff and handles matters relating to the human relations aspects of St. Luke’s. Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Wisdom, Discernment, Knowledge, Leadership, Administration, Pastoring/Shepherding, Encouragement/Counseling Meeting Time/Place: 4th Tuesdays Contact: Mark Speedy 303-470-2945 or email Mark
MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM Missions Ministry Core Team coordinates and supports the budgeting, communications, and planning for all St. Luke’s mission teams and small group missions. Please call if you have an interest in missions and would like to serve on this support team. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Mercy, Faith, Giving, Evangelism, Knowledge, Administration, Apostleship Advocate: Brad Martin 303-470-8606 or email Brad Staff Liaison: Pam Rowley
Care Team The Care Team at St. Luke's meets weekly to pray for concerns on the prayer chain and prayer request cards. This team of caring individuals is dedicated to praying for the needs of our congregation, families, friends, and community. The Care Team ministers together with Pastors, Caring Connection, and Stephen Ministry. Spiritual Gifts: Mercy, Faith, Evangelism, Healing, Miracles Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays, 10:00 am, Classroom C Contact: Pam Rowley 303-791-0659 x32 or email Pam
CARING CONNECTION The Caring Connection provides support to members of St. Luke’s and the surrounding community by making companion visits, taking meals to families in need, running errands or providing transportation. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Mercy, faith, Giving, Evangelism, Healing Meeting Time/Place: varied Contact: Linda Burdick, Carol Curtis or Nancy Jackson
Church and Society team The Church and Society Team seeks to provide a forum for the St. Luke's community to learn about and act on the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. We hope to provide education and a resource for action on social issues such as poverty, discrimination, and peace and justice. Spiritual Gifts: Mercy, Faith, Knowledge, Prophecy, Administration, Apostleship Meeting Time/Place: TBD Contact: Susan McIntosh 303-347-0727 or email Susan
PRAYER CHAIN
Spiritual Gifts: Mercy, Faith, Healing, Miracles Meeting Time/Place: varied Contact: Pam Rowley 303-791-0659 x32 or email Pam
PUMPKIN PATCH
Contact: Chris Wilterdink 303 791-0659 x14 or email Chris
MISSIONS PROJECT TEAMS (adult, youth, children) Help St. Luke’s reach outward to help people in our local community and throughout the world. We coordinate collection of food and supplies for local and international organizations; organize outreach projects; manage a budget through which we make donations to local and worldwide missions; educate church members on the needs of the community and people worldwide. We support St. Luke’s small groups and help them create their own outreach experiences. If you are passionate about helping others come join us! Meeting Time/Place: 1st Thursday of the month, 7:00pm in the Conference Room Contact: Jan Rufien 303-979-3491 or email Jan
Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry is a ministry of St. Luke's that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and in the community. Stephen Ministers receive fifty hours of initial training in caring ministry skills, participate in regular support and supervision, and are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship. Stephen Leaders at St. Luke's UMC are Janet Forbes, Pam Rowley, Sue Townsend, Sherry Merrill, Sallie Suby-Long, Bryan Hutchinson and Doug Rowley. Please contact a Pastor or Stephen Leader if you are interested in receiving Christian care-giving. Stephen Ministry in our congregation is "Christ Caring for People Through People." Spiritual Gifts: Mercy, Faith, Evangelism, Wisdom, Pastoring/Shepherding, Encouragement/Counseling, Healing, Miracles Contact: Pam Rowley 303-791-0659 x32 or email Pam
EDUCATION MINISTRY TEAM Provides processes for making sure that teaching methods, curriculum and procedures support and further our core values as we grow in our faith journeys. This team supports education for all ages–children, youth and adults. Advocate:
Sandy Larson
ADULT EDUCATION TEAM The Adult Education Team’s mission is to revitalize and expand the adult education offerings. Join us! Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Faith, Giving, Evangelism, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowledge, Administration, Leadership, Pastoring/Shepherding Meeting Time/Place:
The 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in Rev. Brad's office Contact:
Lynne Butler 303-791-0659 x11 or email Lynne
CHRISTIAN CONNECTION Currently studying "The Way of the Heart" by Henri Nouwen. This book clears before us a spiritual path consisting of three stepping-stones: Solitude (learning not to be alone but to be alone with God); Silence (the discipline by which the inner fire of God is tended and kept alive); and Prayer (standing in the presence of God with the mind in the heart).
Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at
9:30am in Classroom
B (outside the Sanctuary)
Disciple Disciple is a series of
classes (32 to 34 weeks) for those who are ready to take an in-depth
look at the Bible and find more meaning in the Word. You must complete
Disciple I but then may take classes in any order you chose.
Gap Group Interested in examining and enhancing our personal belief structures, we progressively explore various and differing spiritual perspectives. We compare thoughts with each other in an effort to enhance our own beliefs. Prompted by considering books selected by the class, members openly share their thoughts. Registration is not necessary for this class. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays at 6:30pm in Room A Contact: Jim Hemphill 720-344-9630 or email Jim
Live, Laugh, Love Club A ladies group that focuses on building character traits and family values in children. The monthly workshop includes a short reading and discussion about a value such as honesty or gratitude, a take home project that will help teach children these values through simple activities, a simple craft project, plus activities including letter writing, scripture discussion, prayers and support. Meeting Time/Place: Last Tuesday evening of each month in Classroom C Contact: Erika Brimberry 303-470-5752 or email Erika
Orientation of St. Luke's Come Explore St. Luke's on the second and fourth Sunday in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30am. Grab a cup of coffee, a donut and meet some new friends to explore all that St. Luke’s has for your spiritual journey. During this 45 minute orientation, we will discuss the ministry programs, fellowship opportunities, and the mission and vision of our church. Along with the information, we will answer any questions you may have. Meeting Time/Place: Second and fourth Sunday of each month in the Fellowship Hall. Check the web site for the summer schedule beginning in June. Contact: Lynda Ficking 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
Servant By Design Discover who you are...Why are YOU here? What do YOU do best?
What are YOU passionate about? What do You value? What are Your
priorities? • Life gifts and spiritual gifts (What you do best!) • Personality type and values (The places or atmospheres that give you the most energy) • Passion (The purposes God placed in your heart) “In entering this journey of servanthood and becoming servants of Jesus, you will become deeply involved in spiritual community as you live and serve God-centered and others-focused ways.” - Full Service by Siang-Yang Tan. Meeting Time/Place: This will be offered again in September, 2008. If you would like to explore these areas before then, contact Lynda. Contact: Lynda Fickling 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
Short Term Disciple This class conducts 8-week short term studies of books of the Bible. We have Bible reading assignments, discussions of the assignments, and interpretation write-ups. We will study John during Lent. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays at 6:30pm in Classroom C Contact: Les Ludlam
STUDY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT This class studies various topics. The current study is on Methodism, taught by Monty Hoffman. Visitors are always welcome. Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at 9:30am in Classroom A (outside the Sanctuary) Contact: Ann Roadarmel 303-792-5110 or email Ann
Women's Faith Based Book Club This group meets to read and discuss selected faith based books in a warm and casual setting. Meeting Time/Place: Thursdays at 9:30am in Classroom A Contacts: Lise' Takayama or email Lise' and Diane Tolleson or email Diane
There is no area of ministry more important to the development of a strong Christian foundation than Children’s Ministry. Our programs focus on preparing our children to become stewards of God’s love by teaching them not only the stories in the Bibles but how they apply to their lives. We encourage those who serve in Children’s Ministry to explore their faith, grow as they journey and be living examples of God’s love. Kristina, Lynne and I invite you to share your gifts by serving our children. We look forward to expanding this ministry together. Jenita Rhodes CHILDREN’S EDUCATION TEAM Planning and organization of the educational programs sponsored by Children’s Ministry including all Sunday morning programs and 5th & 6th Grade Fellowship. No educational experience required, just a love for children and a desire to teach them God’s Word. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Faith, Giving, Evangelism, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowledge, Administration, Leadership, Pastoring/Shepherding Meeting Time/Place: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm in Room 114 (near Goliath) Contact: Jenita Rhodes 303-791-0659 x27 or email Jenita
JOY TREK (SUNDAY SCHOOL) Joy Trek is the 9:30 Sunday School program for children 2 years old through Kindergarten. Using the Exploring Faith curriculum from Cokesbury, the children will learn about a new Bible story or concept each week. They will receive a Bible Story booklet with activities to enjoy in class and take home to share. They will also create a craft, play a game and participate in music time. Each age level has their own class including a Pre-Kindergarten class. Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at 9:30am Contact: Lynne Butler 303-791-0659 x11 or email Lynne
PEAK Adventures (SUNDAY SCHOOL) An exciting new concept in Sunday morning Christian Education for children is based on the Workshop Rotation Model that has taken many churches around the country by storm. The Workshop Rotation Model concentrates on one major Bible story for 4 to 6 weeks. Our children will be learning Bible stories in a different way each week through kid-friendly multimedia workshops like Art, Cooking, Drama, Video, Bible Knowledge and Computer. Meeting Time/Place: Sundays at 9:30am Contact: Jenita Rhodes 303-791-0659 x27 or email Jenita
Live B.I.G at 11:00 Our 11:00am children’s Sunday School will have an exciting new curriculum for this year’s program. Live B.I.G. (Believe In God) is designed to excite and enrich your children's spiritual lives by bringing their everyday real world experience into Sunday school. In this high energy program, the children become part of the performance group as they experience a short story and join in a musical presentation that brings Biblical principles to life. There will be one preschool class for 3’s to Kindergarten and another for our 1st through 6th graders. Meeting Time/Place: Downstairs Sundays at 11:00am Contact: Jenita Rhodes 303-791-0659 x27 or email Jenita
SLY, JR. — 5th and 6th Grade Fellowship This group meets once a month for fun, food and fellowship. This year’s theme is “Around the World in 8 Sundays.” They will visit a different country each month, learning about the St. Luke’s connection, tasting some authentic food, participating in some exciting cultural games and maybe even view some clips for the movie of the same name – well almost. Meeting Time/Place: 1st Sunday of the Month from 6:00pm until 8:00pm in the Goliath area (Sept-June) Contact: Jenita Rhodes 303-791-0659 x27 or email Jenita
GOD & COUNTRY PROGRAM This is an award program designed for boys or girls in 1st through 12th grades to grow stronger in faith and service. Each participant will work with a sponsor of their choosing to complete age appropriate study projects. They will meet once a month with one of the St. Luke’s pastors to monitor and sign off on their progress. Participants do not have to be a member of or currently attending St. Luke’s or a member of a scouting organization. Meeting Time/Place: 3rd Sunday (Sept-April) 12:15-1:30,Classroom B Contact: Jenita Rhodes 303-791-0659 x27 or email Jenita
LIBRARY MINISTRY TEAM
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Knowledge, Administration Meeting Time/Place: TBD Contact: Jenita Rhodes 303-791-0659 x27 or email Jenita
NURSERY/CHILDCARE
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Mercy, Teaching, Pastoring/Shepherding Meeting Time/Place: as needed Contact: Kristina Linn or Childcare Reservations 303-791-0659x47
Vacation Bible School Ministry Team The highlight of our summer is the week of Vacation Bible School. This group will transform the downstairs into a magical adventure where children learn about God’s love and Jesus's teachings. Planning begins in February by selecting the most exciting curriculum and concludes with a musical presentation and Pot-Luck lunch on Friday. Meeting Time/Place:
Watch for more information Contact: Lynne Butler 303-791-0659 x11 or email Lynne
Wacky Wednesdays Summer fun for children ages 3 through 3rd grade takes place on six Wednesday mornings. This program provides the break kids are looking for with loads of Biblical based stories, games, crafts, music and snacks! Registration is required for one or all six of the sessions. Meeting Time/Place: Begins the 2nd week of June (skips VBS and 4th of July week) through the first week in August. Contact: Jenita Rhodes 303-791-0659 x27 or email Jenita or Tami Clement
ST. LUKE’S LITTLE SCHOOL St. Luke's Preschool programs are designed to provide a developmentally appropriate Christian curriculum and to affirm each child through group and one-on-one interaction in a safe and loving environment. The children will find a world of toys, educational materials, caring, friendly adults, and other children who are exploring the world beyond their own homes under the guidance of a highly educated staff. The program provides social and academic preparation for kindergarten through art, music, cooking, science and educational play. We offer unique curricula; Letterland and Handwriting Without Tears, which support the children's preparation for their future learning with a balance of creative play and social interaction. In addition we offer an extended year of Kindergarten preparation through our Explorers program which supports social, physical, academic, emotional and spiritual growth. Children age three through six are welcome at Little School! Meeting Time/Place: Clases offered Monday-Friday from September through May. Contact: Kay Swanson, Director 303-791-1982 or email Kay
CHILDREN’S FELLOWSHIP TEAM The Children’s Fellowship Team expands the ministry for the children of the church and community through social gatherings that include Fall Festival, Hanging of the Greens, Family Movie Night, Easter Fun Day and other family fellowship events as the opportunity presents itself. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Faith, Knowledge, Leadership, Administration Meeting Time/Place: As needed Contact: Lynne Butler 303-791-0659 x11 or email Lynne
Children’s Fellowship Team Events:
Fall Festival: Children’s Ministry teams up with St. Luke’s Youth to raise money in the Pumpkin Patch. We have lots of fun with games, a bouncy castle and yummy food.
Hanging of the Greens: On the Saturday before the first Sunday of Advent our children participate in decorating our church home for the season. They leave with an ornament for their tree at home, a tummy full of snacks and the anticipation that the celebration of Jesus’ birth is near.
Tree Lighting: The first Sunday in Advent. A musical celebration of our children’s and youth musical groups that culminates with the lighting of our giant tree in the Narthex. Fellowship is enjoyed with cookies and punch is shared following the lighting.
Children’s Christmas Eve Service (1:00 and 3:00pm): God’s childen of all ages join together on Christmas Eve at 3:00pm. This service features a kid-friendly theme and songs but still has the adult elements of a worship service. Cider and cookies are served after.
Easter Fun Day: The Saturday before Palm Sunday we have Easter Fun Day featuring games, crafts, snacks, an Easter egg hunt and of course, the Easter Bunny.
Children’s Dinner Theater: In the spring, we gather our children and create a dinner theatre just for them. We serve kid-style food and present a show.
Family Movie Night: In February and August, families get together in the Fellowship Hall for a Veggie Tale movie and a new release, family-oriented movie. We serve popcorn and water so bring your jammies, blankets, pillows and any other drink you want and join us for a fun night at the movies. Discovery Club The Highlands Ranch Discovery Club is a Respite Program for Special Needs Children and their siblings. This program provides the specialized care needed for children with a disability while their parents have some time for themselves. This is a joint effort by Easter Seals of Colorado and St. Luke’s Children’s Ministry. Adult or youth volunteers are needed to be a companion and helper to the kids during the day. A professional director and staff provide the activities and any training necessary to provide a safe environment for the children. Please contact Jenita Rhodes to get involved in this heart-warming program. Meeting Time/Place: the 3rd Saturday of the month from October through May, 10:00am until 4:00pm Contact: Jenita Rhodes 303-791-0659 x27 or email Jenita Also, see the following Children's activities under MUSIC AND DRAMA MINISTRY: Cherub's Choir, Children's Choir, Kidz Prayz I and II, and the Performing Arts Academy
SLAM St. Luke’s At The Movies is a relaxing way to spend Wednesday night with some friends, some popcorn, and a good movie. We look at the movie through “church glasses” to find out what the movie is trying to say about people, the world, or faith. We’re always taking suggestions for movies! Popcorn is always included! Bring some friends for a relaxing night in the middle of the week! Meeting Time/Place: Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30pm in the Sr. High Room. Contact: Chris Wilterdink 303 791-0659 x14 or email Chris
SLY AM SLY offers Sunday School for you more grown up types at 9:30am in both the Jr. High and Sr. High rooms. Both classes cover a variety of topics and activities and we meet almost every Sunday. 7 & 8 grades meet in the Jr. High room. 9-12 grades meet in the Sr. High room. 9-12 graders have the option of choosing either the SLY AM class or Bible Boot on Sundays at 9:30am. Meeting Time/Place: Sunday mornings at 9:30am in Youth Rooms Contact: Chris Wilterdink 303 791-0659 x14 or email Chris
SLY PM The Saint Luke’s Youth program meets on Sunday nights for focus on fun, faith, fellowship, and friendships. Jr. High and Sr. High groups bond as a whole group before dividing into two smaller age-level groups for discussions. Short worship as a whole group to close. *Dinner almost always included! $2 donation asked for dinner. Meeting Time/Place: 6:00-7:30pm Sunday evenings (dinner at 5:30pm), Fellowship Hall Contact: Chris Wilterdink 303 791-0659 x14 or email Chris
Bible Boot That class about the Bible that you always knew you should take! Bible basics like: who is who, places, times, and the stories you remember from Sunday School when you were little. Also, topic discussions on today’s hot issues like creationism/evolution, what is God doing today, and is any one religion right? 2 class times are available. No homework, just be ready to talk! Meeting Time/Place: 9:30 am Sundays for 9-12 grades and 5:30pm Tuesdays for 7-12 grades Contact: Chris Wilterdink 303 791-0659 x14 or email Chris
CONFIRMATION CLASS Offered once a year in the spring to 8th grade and older youth and their parents who would like to be confirmed in the United Methodist faith. Our 15-session curriculum explores the basics of Christianity, Methodism, St. Luke's as a church, and the importance of developing your own personal faith and relationship with God. This class equips youth and their parents with the tools to build a successful relationship with each other and the church while encountering important questions of faith and spiritual formation. At the end of the class sessions, the youth have the choice and opportunity to become a confirmed member of the United Methodist Church. Attendance is required at each class. Contact: Chris Wilterdink 303 791-0659 x14 or email Chris
Parents confirmation class This class is offered concurrently with the youth Confirmation Class at 11:00am on Sundays. This class is for parents of youth that are enrolled in Confirmation and introduces them to the staff of St. Luke's as well as covering the topics their youth are encountering to foster discussions about faith at home. At least one parent is highly encouraged to make the commitment to this class along with their youth. Contact: Chris Wilterdink 303 791-0659 x14 or email Chris
Doughnut Whole The non-religious religious club at Mountain Vista is back for high schoolers. We meet in a classroom at Mtn. Vista to share donuts, juice, and discussion. Topic/discussion/devotion rotates through the group for a leader. Meeting Time/Place: Thursday morning at Mountain Vista HS in L409 6:40am, September-May Contact: Lori McMullen 303-470-9971
OPERATIONS MINISTRY TEAM This team provides a central point of contact for the day-to-day activities that support the other ministries of the church. If you enjoy building maintenance, communications and public relations, web design, writing, or administration we’d love to have you on our team. Advocate: Ken Fong 303-346-7057 or email Ken
Assembly Team This team assists other teams in getting mailings prepared, The Chronicle copied and assembled, pamphlets copied and folded, booklets bound and ready for distribution among other tasks. They have the skills to work office equipment and enjoy the fellowship of others while participating in this crucial part of the communications process. Meeting Time/Place: As needed Team Leader: Bonnie Funk 303-791-0659 x10 or email Bonnie
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH TEAM The Communications Team invites you to explore your creativity and technical skills while helping St. Luke’s stay connected. We support staff and ministry teams to communicate their events, classes, missions, worship service and stewardship to St. Luke’s and the community at large. Through writing, desktop publishing, web development, graphics, marketing and public relations, they continually make the invitation to get involved in activities that keep Christ at the center of our lives. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Giving, Evangelism, Knowledge, Administration, Leadership Meeting Time/Place: 7:30-8:30pm on the third Wednesday of the month Team Leader: Jim Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email Jim
THE CHRONICLE The Chronicle is the church newsletter. It’s the voice of St. Luke’s, reflecting our church personality in print. It is issued monthly and is targeted to our members and constituents. We document the spirit of the people, events and fellowship of our church. We rely heavily on the talents of our congregation for creating, writing, editing, photography, layout, production and distribution. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Knowledge, Leadership, Administration Meeting Time/Place: none Contact: or Email The Chronicle
WEBSITE TEAM Our website team, part of the Communications Team, has extended the reach of St Luke’s through the Internet. You are able to have at your finger tips the weekly sermon, email lists, online bulletins, a church calendar to aid you in your family's planning, registration services, and catching up on events you may have missed. You will find up-to-date information on groups and activities throughout St. Luke’s ever-changing and dynamic community. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Evangelism, Knowledge, Administration Meeting Time/Place: via email, or as needed Contact: Ken Fong 303-346-7057 or email Ken
TRUSTEES TEAM The Trustees maintain the church’s physical facilities. We make ongoing minor repairs, plan major construction projects, and plan church-wide work days so that members and friends of St. Luke’s may participate in making our building as invitational as possible. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Giving, Knowledge, Prophecy, Leadership Meeting Time/Place: Second Monday of each month Contact: Ken Fong 303-346-7057 or email Ken
GROCERY CERTIFICATE TEAM Help sell our grocery certificates on Sunday mornings. It's a wonderful way to meet and welcome others here at St. Luke’s. The grocery certificate program is a “Fund Raising” function for the church. Every time people purchase the certificates, a donation is made by one of the local grocery stores to St. Luke’s. What a wonderful ministry team to be a part of. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Giving, Leadership Meeting Time/Place: none Contact: Terri Church 303-768-0197 or email Terri
WEDDING TEAM
Members of this team visit with the bride and groom and their families to coordinate their special day and make sure it goes smoothly. Spiritual Gifts: Hospitality, Knowledge, Administration, Leadership Meeting Time/Place: as needed Contact: Kam Boles 303-791-9643 or email Kam
FUNERAL TEAM Members of this team help make funeral and fellowship arrangements when there is the loss of a loved one. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Mercy, Administration Meeting Time/Place: as needed Contact: Alberta Haas 303-470-3050 or email Alberta
WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM Coordinates, evaluates and enriches the whole worship experience through services and activities. If you are passionate about St. Luke’s worship experience feel free to join this support team. Advocate: (open) Liaison: Jim Ramsey
ACOLYTES The Children’s Ministry Team strives to create an invitational atmosphere for children to learn more about worship and building a faith-based relationship with God and each other and prepare them to serve in worship. Meeting Time/Place: Acolytes serve during Sunday services. Contact: Jenita Rhodes 303-791-0659 x27 or email Jenita
ALTAR TEAM This team has two main focuses at St. Luke’s. We host communion and maintain the altar. Our monthly communion service requires purchasing supplies and set-up and clean-up. Maintaining the altar involves changing the banners, altar cloths and ensuring the candles on the altar are filled with oil. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Leadership, Administration Meeting Time/Place: varies Contact: Elizabeth Laurvick 303-973-1591 or email Elizabeth or Kathy Swier 303-683-4620 or email Kathy
SOUND & VIDEO TEAM
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Knowledge, Leadership, Administration Meeting Time/Place: Every Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am Contact: Tim Boles 303-791-9643 or email Tim
HOSPITALITY TEAM:
BREAD BAKERS
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality Meeting Time/Place: none (your kitchen!) Contact: Karin Wesson 303-683-0196 or email Karin
GREETERS
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality Meeting Time/Place: Sundays on a rotating basis, 8:00am, 9:30am or 11:00am Contact: Karmie Hilleary 303-683-4696 or email Karmie or Valerie Goodstein 303-799-0907 or email Valerie
GUEST CALLING TEAM Make a phone call to thank and welcome our guests for visiting with us for the first time. Choose one Sunday a month to make the calls (averages 2-3 calls a month!). Join this very important invitational Ministry! Spiritual Gifts: Hospitality, Evangelism, Faith Contact: Lynda Fickling 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
Guest Service Station Information central for St. Luke’s! Great way to meet people and be helpful by answering simple questions, give direction to classrooms... all in all, be our minister of concierge! Choose to serve one Sunday a month (at the service convenient to you) 30 minutes prior to the service time. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality, Evangelism Contact: Debi Miller 303-791-8921 or email Debi
USHERS Assists in the weekly worship service by ensuring worshippers are attended to during the services. Ushers typically serve on a quarterly basis. If you would enjoy serving our community on Sundays please call. Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Hospitality Meeting Time/Place: Rotating Sundays at 8:00am, 9:30am or 11:00am Contact: Shawn Slade 303-660-6113 or email Shawn or Dick Frame 303-791-4251 or email Dick
Welcome Team Looking for friendly, outgoing people to serve on this team whose mission is to welcome friends who have been visiting St. Luke’s for a while. Drop off our welcome package and say hello! No experience necessary, you only need to be willing to serve! Spiritual Gifts: Hospitality, Evangelism Contact: Wally Sackett 303-794-4303 or email Wally or Lynda Fickling 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
MUSIC MINISTRY The Music Ministry program at St. Luke’s wishes to extend an open invitation to anyone who desires to share their musical gifts and talents in service. Each ensemble is committed to the ministry at St. Luke's through practice, fun and fellowship. A few ensembles continue year round, however a typical season for most ensembles is September through May. If you have any questions regarding the Music Ministry program, please don't hesitate to contact me by phone or by email. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing current members as well as new members very soon who want to share in this spiritual gift we call music. - James Ramsey
Brass Ensemble Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Saturday mornings in Asbury Music Team Leader: Chris Richards 303-933-7316 or email Chris or James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James Ramsey
Chancel Choir The Chancel Choir rehearses for and participates in Sunday morning worship services regularly during the year. The choir sings a wide variety of music ranging in diversity from traditional to contemporary sacred. Whether you’ve had a lot of singing experience or you’ve had a little and would like to learn more, there is a place for you in the choir. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm in Asbury Music Team Leader and Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James Ramsey
Cherub’s Choir (3yrs-K) The Cherub’s Choir is a music and movement program for children 3 years through Kindergarten. The children learn about Christian values through song in a nurturing environment and develop motor skills through movement and playing instruments. They also perform for a few Sunday worship preludes throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to attend rehearsals with their children. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays during Wednesday Nite Live from 6:30-7:15pm in the David open area Music Team Director: Suzanne Sharpe 303-470-9188 or email Suzanne
Flute Ensemble
Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Saturday mornings in Asbury Music Team Leader: Ruth Smith 303-683-0676 or email James Ramsey
Grace Notes Grace Notes is a small gospel choir ensemble that meets on Thursday evenings before regular Chancel Choir practice. They sing for services throughout the year. All are welcome! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:00-7:30pm in Asbury Music Team Leader: Marge Harper 303-971-0672 or email James Ramsey
Ministers of Swing The Ministers of Swing is a full complement Big Band and Jazz Ensemble that plays benefit concerts and dances throughout the year at St. Luke's and in the community. We have a lot of fun jazzin’ it up or swingin’. The music level of the ensemble ranges from medium easy to medium difficulty. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Saturdays mornings in Asbury Music Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Old Time Gospel Band This band performs for worship services and events throughout the year. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are TBD Music Team Leader: Matt Rose 303-660-6555 or email Matt
Performing Arts Academy The fundamental aspect of this creative adventure is learning and building the character and self-esteem of each participant through music, drama and dance. There are no auditions and everyone is invited. We offer classes in Singing, Dance, Music Theory, Acting and Improvisation, Music Rehearsal, Technical Aspects of a Production, and Audition Skills. All of these educational experiences are appropriately tailored for all age groups. Our desire is to not only build confidence and skills through the arts but also nurture Christian values and do it in a safe space for learning. Music Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Primary Prayz and Junior Prayz Primary Prayz and Junior Prayz are opportunities for children 1st - 3rd grade (Primary Prayz) and 4th - 6th grade (Junior Prayz) to participate in learning to sing, play instruments and learn Christian principles through song. This program is designed to develop cognitive skills by engaging children in a variety of musical and movement activities, with an emphasis on singing. Children will sing the prelude in Sunday services 5-6 times a year. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays Sept. - May, 6:30-7:20pm. Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
Sonrise Band The Sonrise Band plays gathering songs Sunday mornings and contemporary music ministries throughout the year. Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00pm in the Sanctuary Music Team Leader: Gretchen Martin 303-791-0659 x43 or email Gretchen
St. Luke’s Wind Ensemble All band instruments welcome. This is a "cross-generational" ensemble at St. Luke's that provides an opportunity for families to play together and for anyone looking to be part of a band again. Please contact Kay Coryell to participate. Meeting Time/Place: Saturday Mornings (Fall and Spring) Music Team Leader: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay Coryell or James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James Ramsey
Tintinnabulators Handbell Choir
Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00pm in Asbury Music Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
Tone Chimes Children grades 4-6 are invited to participate in this fun and musical WNL program. No experience needed. We will explore music by playing tone chimes Meeting Time/Place: Wednesday nights 7:25-8:00pm in Asbury Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
WOMEN OF NOTE Women of Note is an auditioned group of six women who perform contemporary to classical music in 3-6 parts for worship services and concerts. They also participate in a very active Prison Ministry. Meeting Time/Place: Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm in the Sanctuary Music Team Leader: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James Ramsey
Joyful Noise Youth Handbell Choir This is an opportunity for youth, grades 7-12 to build their musical skills through ringing handbells and to have lots of fun doing it. Come and have a great time! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm in Asbury Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
St. Luke's Youth Jazz Orchestra (SLYJO) Come swing with us! This group is for youth in grades 7-12 who play instruments. You’re invited to “jazz” with us Sunday afternoons. No previous jazz experience required. Bring your friends–the more, the merrier! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Sundays from 3:30-4:30pm in Asbury Music Team Director: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay
Off Notes Youth Choir Youth in grades 7-12 are welcome to come and sing and have fun. No previous experience required - only the desire to sing your heart out! We sing at Youth Worship services on Sunday evenings and monthly for regular worship services on Sunday mornings. Bring a friend! Meeting Time/Place: Rehearsals are Sundays from 4:30-5:30pm in Asbury Music Team Directors: Kay Coryell 303-791-0659 x36 or email Kay and Jane Damsgard
ARTS Ministry The Arts Ministry is a diverse
community with a range of experience working together to create ways of sharing
the Gospel with drama and music. Called the Wesley Players, they reach members
of St. Luke’s and the greater community with a wide variety of talents and
gifts. The Arts Ministry performs in worship services as well as outside of the
context of worship in the form of productions, both musical and dramatic. If
you’d like to become part of the Arts Ministry at St. Luke’s either on stage or
behind the scenes, please contact me.
Wesley Players
Meeting Time/Place: TBA Drama Team Director: James Ramsey 303-791-0659 x23 or email James
Puppet Ministry The Puppet Ministry conveys Biblical stories to a diverse community and audience. If you love participating in a highly unique way, then this is the ministry for you! Come and join in the fun. All are invited. Meeting Time/Place: Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Puppet Ministry Team Leaders: Steve and Cathy Collins 303-346-0275 or email James Ramsey
Advocate: (open) Staff Liaison: Lynda Fickling 303-791-0659 x20 or email Lynda
BRIDGE
The group is open to anyone who wants to play bridge–regardless of skill level. And, because of the way we switch partners, a beginner can do quite well. Single players can easily be accommodated. Each participant brings a dish of their favorite snack or dessert, as our bridge games can bring out an appetite. Meeting Time/Place: Every first Saturday of the month at St. Luke’s Contact: Chip & Joyce Rovetta 303-470-5705
St. Luke’s Children’s Holiday Shop |
The
prayer chain supports our church family through a prayer ministry.
Requests for prayers may be phoned in, sent via our web site (
This
is St. Luke's largest fundraiser, providing money for youth missions
both year-round and in the summer for the Jr. High and Sr. High mission
trips. It takes place each October and has become a Highlands Ranch
tradition. Open 11am-7pm Mon-Fri & 9am-7pm Weekends. By working the
Pumpkin Patch you can earn credits toward a mission trip; contact Chris
or Susan to find out how!
This group manages and organizes the collection of
books and videos in the Faith Harder Children’s Library. This would
include being available on Sunday morning before and after the 9:30
service to help with check out and answer questions, purchasing,
cataloging, processing and shelving books as needed. No experience is
necessary and you have first shot at reading or viewing excellent
literature available through the library. 
Supports the small groups of St. Luke’s with paid,
trained adult and youth caretakers. Parents can participate in church
activities knowing their children are cared for in a secure, nurturing
environment. For reservations call the reservation line or access the
Nursery reservation form on St. Luke’s website at www.stlukeshr.com or
contact Kristina Linn. 
The Sound & Video team is responsible for the
phenomenal sound system we hear during Sunday services, as well as the
extensive PowerPoint slides and videos. The behind-the-scenes work
includes preparing slides and videos and working closely with the
Worship Planning Team to enhance St. Luke’s worship experience. This
talented core team also supports special events such as musicals,
dramas, and weddings. 
Now part of the Hospitality Team, four bread
bakers make six mini loves per week to welcome visitors to St. Luke’s.
The baking schedule is planned in advance so that we can share in this
labor of love. 
Possibly the easiest, but most important job in
our church! We are the first step in being invitational–by just offering
a hand, SMILING, and saying WELCOME. We are the hosts and our mission is
to make our guests (and members) feel comfortable from the minute they
walk through the front door. Easy, right?! You can do it! 
The
Brass Ensemble is active in Sunday morning worship services throughout
the year either performing or accompanying choirs. The instrumentation
includes Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba. There is no
age limitation, just the desire to make great brass music. The music
level of the ensemble ranges from easy to medium difficulty. 
The
Flute Ensemble participates in Sunday morning worship services approximately
once every month. If you want to dust off the old flute and get back to playing
again, now is your chance. No age limit required. The music level of the
ensemble ranges from easy to medium difficulty. 
The
Tinntinabulators Handbell Choir is a 5-octave handbell choir and rehearses every
Tuesday to prepare for morning worship services once a month. All are encouraged
who have the desire to get ringing again or want to learn how to ring. 
The
Wesley Players performs 2 productions annually, both spring and fall. All are
welcome to audition when posted. Recent or upcoming productions include: Godspell, Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Joseph and Mary 4-Ever, Steel Magnolias,
Jesus Christ Superstar, The Other 12 Disciples, Pure as the Driven Snow, Fiddler on the Roof,
The Sound of Music, God's Favorite and The Music Man.