WELCOME
Welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We are grateful you’re here to worship with us. St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
PRAYER
We have an entire team dedicated to praying for you. If you have a prayer request, fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering basket. Or you can submit your anonymous prayer request online at stlukesumc.com/prayer.
COME BACK NEXT WEEK!
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM MIDTOWN
Contemporary at 11AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
@stlukesindy
GIVING
Your financial gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! Here are the ways to give today at St. Luke’s:
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
MIDTOWN - DOWNSTAIRS
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
CONNECTION CENTERS
OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES
Visit the Connection Centers located outside each worship space to have your questions answered and discover ways to connect.
RESTLESS
CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Feel free to use our live services in these areas if you want to nurse privately or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30 Winter is gone, and we are looking forward to Spring. Stop by and see all that the new season brings! Some of these things might just hop into your Easter baskets. Connections Gift Store is a volunteer-run store, and all profits benefit Hub for Hope.
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
On Sunday mornings, the Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
NORTH INDY ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA EAST
BALCONY - ST. LUKE’S ECP
St. Luke’s Early Childhood Program is a non-profit outreach ministry of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, serving children aged 10 months to 5 years. This gallery features artwork created by various classes in the ECP, highlighting their creativity and unique perspectives. Walk through and enjoy the smiles it brings!
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA - MIRANDA STOCKLIN
CONTACT OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
APRIL 7 - APRIL 18
| NORTH INDY
Walking the Stations of the Cross is an ancient Christian practice, especially undertaken as a prayer discipline during the season of Lent. This year’s experience may seem a little different and may be new to you. We invite you to experience the very ancient Christian tradition of Christ as the very first idea of God that permeates the entire universe. This interactive experience is available at the North Indy campus during regular church and business hours!
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
MAUNDY THURSDAY
APRIL 17 AT 7 PM | NORTH INDY
A service commemorating Jesus’ Last Supper and the events leading up to his betrayal. Gather your small group or come alone for this communion service.
GOOD FRIDAY
APRIL 18 AT NOON & 7 PM
| NORTH INDY
Remember Christ’s passion for us through his crucifixion and death.
EASTER AT ST. LUKE’S
APRIL 20 • MULTIPLE SERVICE TIMES
We are excited to offer several different worship times across our campus locations for Easter Sunday! At North Indy, we will have a 7 AM Sunrise Service and Traditional & Contemporary services at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. Our Midtown Campus will host Contemporary services at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. Brunch will also be served at the North Indy campus. It will include an updated menu of chicken and waffles and so much more good food!
To save your seat for Easter Sunday and register for the brunch, head to the link below!
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Visit stlukesumc.com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @StLukesIndy
GET CONNECTED
LENT PRAYER CHAPEL
MONDAY - FRIDAY DURING LENT • 12:30 - 1 PM
NORTH INDY
During Lent, we invite you to take a moment for stillness and reflection in our Prayer Chapel. Each Friday of Lent, one of St. Luke’s Contemplative Leaders will guide us through this sacred space with scripture, prayer, silence, and a closing bell to help center our hearts. Additionally, from Monday to Thursday, a Care Pastor will be available for anyone seeking prayer.
FIFTH MONDAY LABYRINTH WALK
MARCH 31 • 6 - 7 PM
| NORTH INDY
Join us for a peaceful walk on the Prism Labyrinth. As we enter the Lenten season, take time to nurture your spiritual well-being. Mark your calendars for this time of reflection and renewal!
END OF LIFE PLANNING WORKSHOP
APRIL 1 AT 1 PM | NORTH
INDY
The workshop’s focus is three-fold and designed for persons 50 and above. Topics covered include information on wills and estate planning, funeral planning, medical power of attorney, and living wills. Learn more & register at stlukesumc.com/planning
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
APRIL 12 • 9AM-12PM | NORTH INDY
Join us for the Easter Eggstravaganza! Get ready for bounce houses, an Easter Bunny photo opportunity, an egg hunt for all ages, and plenty of fun! You can register to attend or volunteer at stlukesumc.com/easteregg.
CELEBRATING NANCY LANGE
APRIL 13 • NOON | GREAT HALL
Spots are filling up to celebrate the retirement of our much-loved Nancy Lange! After over a decade of staff leadership, she will be recognized, appreciated, and sent off fondly with friends and some of her favorite foods. Registration is required and limited, so let us know you will join us at stlukesumc.com/celebrate
“Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future through the grace found in prayer.”
Paul Boese
MAKE AN IMPACT
CREATION CARE TREE SEEDLING GIVEAWAY
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 • 9AM-12PM | NORTH
INDY
Creation Care is giving away 200 trees this spring! Pick up a white pine or shag bark hickory seedling when you come to Easter Eggstravaganza. Besides adding beauty to your yard, trees provide shade, improving utility costs, and are an important part of maintaining our eco-system. Pick up a seedling and start planting!
CONDOLENCES
Scott Pauley & Marcy Carmichael on the death of their mother, Barb Pauley, who passed away on March 14. Memorial services will take place on May 10 with visitation from 3-4 PM and services at 4 PM at St Luke’s UMC.
The Talbott family on the death of Norbert (Bert) Talbott, who passed away on March 16. Memorial services will take place on April 26 with visitation from 2-3 PM and service at 3 PM at The Barrington of Carmel.
NORTH INDY - ORDER OF WORSHIP
Preludes | Here I Am & Pie Jesu
Joyful Rhythms
Bringing In the Light | Ella Alessandrini, Acolyte
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Lenten Hymn Reflection | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | O Sacred Head Now Wounded #286 (3 vs.)
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Eve Mugambi
Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.
Glory to God
Turn and Greet
Anthem | Kyrie - New Song
First Scripture Reading | Colossians 3: 12-14; 17
Prayer | Rev. Eve Mugambi
Kids Dismissal
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Eve Mugambi
Offertory | In Your Footsteps
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Luke 23:33-39
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | Forgive Our Sins as We #390 (4 vs.)
Benediction
Postlude
