Sunday | September 10, 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 booth 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 3rd-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 - 8th Grade – Great Hall at 9:30. Students break out to the Modge (5th&6th), Great Hall (7th) and C124 (8th). 9th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM @ Luke’s Lodge; Worship and hang out. Come early for games. Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth
LEARN MORE For more information on classes and other activities, pick up a copy of our Fall Ministry catalog; visit stlukesumc.com or subscribe to our e-newsletters.
WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | September 10, 2017 PRELUDE Mighty Fortress | Martin Luther/arr. Francis Wyatt
CALL to WORSHIP * WORSHIP Cornerstone | William Batchelder Bradbury, Eric Liljero, Reuben Morgan, Edward Mote & Jonas Myrin Good Good Father | Anthony Brown & Pat Barrett
PRAYER Kevin Davis
ANNOUNCEMENTS RECEPTION of NEW MEMBERS CALL FOR OFFERING/PRAYER Change the World | Eric Clapton
SCRIPTURE READING | Matthew 4: 17, Job 38: 1 Kurt Schoch (9:30AM) Nate Montgomery (11AM)
MESSAGE | [re]FORM: The Perfect Storm Rev. David Williamson (9:30AM) Rev. Rob Fuquay (11AM) Praise You in this Storm | Mark Hall & Bernie Herms * WORSHIP It Is Well | Deborah Criser & Horatio Gates Spafford
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Firework | Katie Perry
* standing, as able
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COMMUNION ELEMENTS
The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door just east of the main entrance, on the south side of the building. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 8463404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CITY-WIDE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Sept. 22 • 7–8:15PM • Sweeny Chapel,
CTS “Peace among Peoples of the Earth” is the theme of this service that nourishes a deeper appreciation for the value of silence and prayer. All are welcome. Contact Mark at squirem@stlukesumc.com with questions.
CONNECT… BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Today • 9AM–12PM • Main
Office Conference Room Free screenings are available every second Sunday of the month. Contact Mary Connors at stlukeshealthministry@gmail.com for more information.
STARTING POINT | Today • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115
For those new to St. Luke’s, gain an orientation to our church in 30 minutes and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place within St. Luke’s. Childcare available upon request.
ARTIST RECEPTION | Today • 10AM – 12PM • East Balcony
September’s artist is Dana Guild. Her exhibit of metal sculpture will be on display for the entire month of September.
HIGH SCHOOLERS OF DIVORCE SMALL GROUP | Today -
Nov. 26 • 5 – 6:30PM • Luke’s Lodge When parents go through a divorce, it’s tough on everyone. This group gives students a space to bring up joys, frustrations and questions. We’ll share a meal and see how the week is going. Contact Josh Sweeney at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com with questions.
FALL CATALOG / ADULT CLASS SIGNUP
New Small Groups kick off this week and there is still time to join! Visit stlukesumc.com/smallgroups for details and to sign-up or stop by the Connect Here Booths outside of worship. New classes are also beginning – see the website or red Fall Catalog for a complete listing!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
Dinner will be in the Great Hall from 5:30–6:15PM, no reservations needed. Suggested donation of $5 per person, $20 max per family. Adult classes, childcare and children’s programming run from 6:15 – 7:30PM.
HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUP | Sept. 17 – Dec. 3 • 5–6:30PM •
Luke’s Lodge The mission trip doesn’t stop when you get home! Come be a part of the discussion that takes a look at what a good mission or service project looks like, whether you’ve been on a mission trip or not. Contact Josh for more information at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com.
FALL PLANT SALE | September 17
The Sowers are having a plant sale featuring plants that will perform well in our area and fall is a great time to perk up your garden! This year there will also be some native trees for sale. All plants are priced below retail and proceeds go toward maintaining the church garden. Come early for best selection!
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL RETREAT | Sept. 22 and 23 • Lodge
New kind of retreat for our 5th – 8th graders! Grades will be broken out into separate areas for sleeping and come together for games and worship. Saturday we will head to Eagle Creek, indoor water parks and other fun! $70. Signup at stlukesumc.com.
CARRIE NEWCOMER AND PARKER PALMER | Oct. 6 • 8PM
• Sanctuary This concert, What We Need is Here: Hope, Hard Times and the Human Possibility, is designed to encourage a new kind of conversation – one that bridges our divides and helps restore civic community. Tickets before 9/17 - $25, after 9/17 - $30; available in the West Passage this morning, the main office or at stlukesumc.com. Gary Walters will accompany Carrie.
HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT | Nov. 4 & 5 • Christian Lake
Retreat Center We will be continuing our conversation about listening to the nudges of God. Ziplines, paintball and low ropes course will all happen. Chris Renzema and Moriah Hazeltine from Nashville will lead worship. Save $20 - early bird registration ends today and pricing increases to $145. Contact Josh with questions at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com.
SERVE… HURRICANE RESPONSE
Looking for a way to help after the disaster in Texas? Join other St. Lukers in assembling a flood bucket by filling it with the items listed! Buckets can be picked up this morning in the Gathering Area and returned by 9/24. Financial donations may be placed in the offering basket with “Hurricane Relief” on the memo line.
TRUSTED MENTORS | Sept. 11 & 18 • 6 – 8PM • Fellowship Hall
If you would like to be a part of the solution to decreasing offender recidivism, consider becoming a Trusted Mentor! Through support and accountability, you can help an ex-offender reintegrate successfully. Contact Andrea at leadforda@stlukesumc.com.
SIMPLY GIVE CAMPAIGN | Now through Sept. 27
Shop at Meijer on Pike Plaza and purchase a $10 donation card; it will be matched and converted to a Meijer-only gift card donated directly to Crooked Creek Food Pantry. Donations may also be left at the Outreach table in the West Passage or in the offering basket, with “Simply Give” on the memo line of your check.
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 our staff? We currently have openings for an Administrative Assistant in Children’s Ministry, a Birth–4 year-old Ministry Specialist, and a Children’s and Family Director of Ministries. Send resume to Nancy Lange at langen@stlukesumc.com.
JOYS & CONCERNS CONDOLENCES TO:
Family and friends of Diana Cordray Jessica Bumgardner on the death of her daughter, Makayla Ford Bob and Pam Lyon on the death of his brother, Bill Lyon
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Jennifer Blanchard and Drew Preston, on their marriage September 9
ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM Robertson Chapel 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. David Williamson Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson