Sunday | March 19, 2017
Welcome! We’re Glad You’re Here!
Worship Order
Welcome!
Sunday, March 19, 2017
WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!
PRELUDE
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.
Celebration of American Spirituals | arr. Camp Kirland Amazing Grace | arr. Jeff Cranfill (9:30 & 11AM) St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra; Robert Zehr, Director
CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
CONNECT HERE
UNISON PRAYER
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.
Holy God, we come to you admitting we are not perfect even though we have a hard time admitting failure. Forgive us, we pray, for believing you exist but living as if you don’t; for wanting more of you without giving more of ourselves, and telling others what we wish was different about life before declaring how you make life better. Forgive us and put a new spirit in us...
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.
[silence] Singing together: I need thee, O I need thee; Every hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.
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
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WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven. Amen.
* HYMN
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty | Words on screen
* RESPONSIVE PSALTER | Psalm 1
Response: Gladly forever adore him.
Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.
LEARN MORE
Response: Gladly forever adore him.
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Leader: The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. People: Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous * standing, as able
Leader: but the way of the wicked will perish. Response: Gladly forever adore him. * GREETING ONE ANOTHER
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (8:15 & 11AM) Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.
ANTHEM
Peace Like a River | arr. Mack Wilberg Ensemble (8:15AM); Chancel Choir (9:30 & 11AM)
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY
Amazing Grace | arr. Jeff Cranfill St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra (8:15AM) Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing | arr. Mack Wilberg; Chancel Choir (9:30 & 11AM) *
PRAISE TO GOD | No. 95
Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below, Praise God above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE LESSON | John 4:4-10 Chad Bocock (8:15AM) Susan Loomis (9:30AM) Janet Anderson (11AM)
Joys & Concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Family and friends of Delores Rausch Family and friends of Robert LeFavour
NEW MEMBERS 8:15AM - Traditional Pauli Bradshaw Jerel Cable Debbie Davis Jan Ewing Donnis Patton Ann Shorter Dan Smith 11AM - Traditional Clint Nelson Ginny Nelson Glenn Perdue Pauline Perdue 11AM - Contemporary Calli Duggins Donna Fisher Joe Mason Nicole Vesey
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 • Today • Robertson Chapel
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MESSAGE | Somethin’ in the Water
See What God Can Do...With a Thirst for More Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM) *
CLOSING HYMN
Once a Woman Seeking Water | Words on screen *
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Celebration of American Spirituals | arr. Camp Kirkland St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra
“As large as the church is, the more involved I became, the smaller the church got.” -Julia O’Brien
Announcements BOOKSTORE SPRING FLING SALE | Today • Connections Bookstore Find books, jewelry or gift items marked way below regular price and sale items marked down even further! As always, all profits benefit St. Luke’s Outreach Ministry. YOUTH SILENT AUCTION & HIRE A TEEN | Today • 9AM - 1PM • Great Hall and West
Passage Bid on anything from vacation packages, gift cards 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 our youth this morning!
ROSEBUD S.D. MISSION TRIP | Today •
10:35AM or 12:10PM • C124 Please join us for an informational meeting today to discuss the trip June 25 – July 1. SEE through the eyes of the Lakota people. SERVE families and individuals on the Rosebud Reservation. SURRENDER a week of your summer to travel and be immersed in a new culture. Interested? Contact Carol Wendt at cwendt@ameritech.net.
2017 INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE | Today • 11AM or
12:00PM • N103/104 The New Perspectives Class invites you to hear what’s been happening in our General Assembly and what bills are still alive. You can make your voice heard. Stay informed and join us!
TAIZÉ SERVICE | Today • 5 – 5:45PM • Robertson
Chapel Experience the power and refreshment of contemplative worship with us this evening. This is a perfect opportunity to listen for God’s voice and offer your worship in a relaxed atmosphere.
ST. LUKE’S SONGWRITER’S GROUP
March 22 • 6:30 - 8PM • Robertson Chapel This is the place where you will gain help in knowing 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.
FERGUSON & FAITH | March 23 • 7 – 9PM •
Fellowship Hall Join author and Dean of Faculty at CTS, Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, as she discusses her focus on the struggle to embody God’s vision of love and justice for our most vulnerable communities.
POVERTY
SIMULATION WORKSHOP
March 26 • 12:30 – 3:30PM • Great Hall Join us at this eye-opening event where you will take on different personas to understand and experience how poverty is not just a lack of money, but also a lack of resources. Questions? Contact Andrea Leadford at leadforda@stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404, x305.
DONATE EASTER LILIES
Easter lilies will be decorating the Sanctuary and Robertson Chapel on Easter morning. If you would like to donate lilies in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please find a donation card in the main office or at the New Here booth. Submit your donation ($10 suggested) in an envelope that says: ATTN: Worship & the Arts.
JOYFUL SOUND
If you love to sing and are willing to share your talents in worship at the 8:15AM service twice a month, Joyful Sound would love to have you join their ensemble. Please contact Charles Manning for more details at manningc@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 openings for a Software Systems Specialist, Family Ministries Administrative Assistant, Worship & the Arts Ministry Assistant and Worship Producer.