Sunday | February 26, 2017
WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the attendance folder along your pew. New guests will learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the attendance folder and find a gift just for you at the Welcome Center.
CONNECT HERE To find your way of connecting with classes or small groups at St. Luke’s, stop by our Connect Here booths this morning in the Gathering Area outside of the Sanctuary or in the West Passage outside of Robertson Chapel.
PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.
CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S If you are hospitalized, we want to know and care for you. Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com.
PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-grade children. Register all children in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children who remain in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, including live streaming of worship.
YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee and cookies outside Robertson Chapel following the 9:30 & 11AM services.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 6th Grade – 9:30 & 11AM @ The Modge 7th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM @ Luke’s Lodge; Worship and hang out. Come early for games. Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth
LEARN MORE Pick up a copy of our winter/spring Ministry Catalog, visit stlukesumc.com or subscribe to our e-newsletters for more information.
WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | February 26, 2017 OPENING SONG Everybody Clap Your Hands | Percy Gray
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
* WORSHIP How Great Thou Art | Stuart Hine Holy Spirit | Bryan Torwalt & Katie Torwalt
CALL FOR OFFERING Heaven | Salvador
PULPIT EXCHANGE Rev. Charles Harrison
* WORSHIP O the Blood | Mary Elizabeth Miller & Thomas Miller
COMMISSIONING OF STEPHEN MINISTERS Nancy Baldwin Roger Boop Pauli Bradshaw Nick Dark Andrew Dollard Veronica Gumpl Yvonne Hammond
Jeanetta Leslie Sue Main Laura Mathews Priscilla Palm Frank Ricketts Wanda Riesz Pat Shedd
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
* standing, as able
Announcements THE UPPER ROOM | Connections Bookstore Don’t miss the March/April issue of The Upper Room that can be found in the Connections Bookstore. Pastor Rob Fuquay is the featured writer on Easter Sunday! THANK YOU TO OUR SCOUTS Today the scouts of Troop 56 are helping to serve as greeters and ushers in worship. We are so thankful for all they do to serve our church and community! To learn more about how you can support the scouts at St. Luke’s, contact Glenn Funkhouser at funk318@yahoo.com. UMW SOUP SALES FOR HAITI | Today • Narthex UMW is selling home-made soup for Haiti for $10 per container. Choices are White Chicken Chili, Creamy Chicken Noodle or Vegetable Minestrone. All proceeds benefit water filtration systems to be installed in Haiti. NEW ADULT CLASSES FOR LENT | March 5–April 12 Join us for the following; no registration needed. More details at the Connect Here booth. Creed: What Christians Believe and Why (Sun., 9:30 and 11AM, N101; Susan Fuquay - leader), Going Deeper in Prayer (Wed., 12-1PM, SLC, Susan Fuquay leader), Daring to Hope in Times of Uncertainty (Wed, 6:30PM, C123, Terri Coe). LENTEN SMALL GROUPS | March 1–April 13 Last year almost 700 people took part in a Lenten Small Group. Join a group and let God bring new friends, fun and conversation into your life. Groups meet once a week for 5 weeks at St. Luke’s or various locations and discuss the weekly sermons. Sign up TODAY using the insert, go online or head to the table outside worship where they can answer questions! COLLEGE PARENT GATHERING | March 2 • 6–8PM • Rusty Bucket Open to all parents of college students. Join us as we meet for food, drinks and fun! Contact Margaret Woods for information at 317-846-2776. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER | March 3 • 10–11AM • Robertson Chapel Join the women of St. Luke’s for this worldwide, ecumenical event. The World Day of Prayer service is written by a different country each year; this year the service has been prepared by the WDP Committee of the Philippines. Sponsored by St. Luke’s UMW. EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | March 5 • 12:15–3:15PM • Luke’s Lodge Hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation. Learn the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Childcare available upon request. Register at stlukesumc.com. SAWS INFORMATIONAL MEETING | March 5 • 10:45AM–12PM • C110 If you know what to do with a hammer and saw, join us and start building ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps with our team, to help keep folks in their homes. Upcoming projects for this spring will be discussed.
SONGWRITER’S GROUP | March 8 • 6:30–8PM • Robertson Chapel Discover what to do with all your bits and pieces of poems, song lyrics or spoken word ideas. You will gain encouragement, feedback and tips! Contact Fran Wyatt at wyattf@stlukesumc.com with questions. CPR TRAINING | March 11 • 9AM–12PM • N103/104 Have you learned the new CPR? Everyone is welcome, whether you need a refresher or have never been trained. Cost is $20. For more info or to register, contact Mary Connors at stlukeshealthministry@ gmail.com. STARTING POINT | March 12 • 10:45–11:15AM & 12:15–12:45PM • N101 For those new to St Luke’s, gain an orientation to St. Luke’s, meet key leaders and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place within the congregation. Walk-ins welcome. Childcare provided upon request. HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT OUT | March 12 • 4:30–8:30PM • Luke’s Lodge and away We will head to Escape The Room and Bazbeaux Pizza on Mass. Ave. with 25 8th–12th graders. Spots are limited so sign up ASAP at stlukesumc.com. Cost is $35. SIDE-BY-SIDE ORCHESTRA | March 16 (rehearsal) • 7:15–9PM • Sanctuary If you are a high school or musically-advanced middle schooler who plays in your school orchestra or is taking lessons, join us to play with the St. Luke’s Orchestra on Sunday, March 19. To participate, contact Margaret Spilker at spilkerm@stlukesumc.com. YOUTH SILENT AUCTION & HIRE A TEEN | March 19 • 9AM–1PM • Great Hall and West Passage Bid on anything from vacation packages, gift cards, household and novelty items to support youth mission trips and activities! Teens also offer services such as lawn care, child care, baked items, organizing and cleaning. More than 200 items will be up for bid, so stop by this St. Paddy’s-themed event and discover how you can support a teen this year! BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY CLASS | 4 Tuesdays beginning 3/14 (6– 8PM) or 5 Thursdays beginning 3/16 (10AM–12PM) • Parlor This study will help you understand life in poverty. Join Pastor Jamalyn if you serve in the community and want a deeper understanding of the challenges and strengths of poverty. Register online at stlukesumc.com. EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S | stlukesumc.com Looking for a great place to work or know of someone who would be a great addition to the St. Luke’s staff? We currently have an opening for a Software Systems Specialist.
JOYS & CONCERNS CONDOLENCES TO: Stacy Harper, Mark and Kay Horton on the death of Stacy’s husband, Scott The family and friends of Andy Harnish
CONGRATULATIONS TO: James & Jessica Pinyerd on the birth of their son Cole Thomas Pinyerd Kirk & Kelsie Duggan on the birth of their daughter Alison Elaine Duggan
COMMUNION ELEMENTS are available in the Prayer Chapel this morning. Please enter through Door #2 on the south side of the building.
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM • Third Sunday • Robertson Chapel
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com • 317-846-3404 info@stlukesumc.com Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Rev. Kim King Rev. David Williamson Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson