S U N D AY | S E P T E M B E R 10, 2017
Welcome! WE’RE GLAD
YOU ARE HERE!
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 3rdgrade 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 & 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.
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com | 317-846-3404 | info@stlukesumc.com
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Rev. David Williamson Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
order of worship S U N D AY, S E P T E M B E R 10, 2017
GATHERING Love’s Greeting | Edward Elgar, arr. Notnd A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | arr. Lowell Hohstadt (9:30 & 11AM) Charles Manning, Organist; String Quartet
* HYMN A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | Words on screen
* OPENING PRAYER
Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger All: O God, our Creator and Sustainer and Renewer, we come before you with humble appreciation that your power is expressed toward us in a mighty love. We are grateful for the courage and insights of our forebears who cared enough to speak up for what they believed. As we enter this time of worship, we open ourselves to your correction and guidance. We who tend to get out of shape spiritually call upon you to reform us into your image. In Spirit and in truth, be present among us, for we gather and pray in Christ’s good name. Amen.
* OUR SONG CONTINUES O Breath of Life | Words on screen, st. 1 O Breath of life, come sweeping through, Revive your church with life and power. O Breath of life, come cleanse, renew, And fit your church to meet this hour.
PASTORAL PRAYER & 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.
ANTHEM Hide Me in Your Heart | Jeremy Deibler Lauren Walawender, Vocalist (8:15AM) Prayer to Jehovah | Molly Ijames This anthem is given by Joyce & Bill Craigie in celebration of his 50 year ministry in the Chancel Choir. Chancel Choir; String Quartet (9:30 & 11AM)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* standing, as able
RECEPTION of NEW MEMBERS
Congregational Response 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.
OFFERTORY A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | arr. Lowell Hohstadt String Quartet (8:15AM) Great and Glorious | Franz Joseph Haydn Chancel Choir (9:30 & 11AM)
* DOXOLOGY * PRAYER of DEDICATION CALL for ILLUMINATION
People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader:
We come broken. This is a story of hope. We come fearful. This is a story of peace. We come cynical. This is a story of liberation. We come empty. Listen for the story of life.
SCRIPTURE READING | Matthew 4: 17, Job 38: 1 Marti Hunsucker (8:15AM) Mira Boland (9:30AM) Lori Thomas (11AM)
SERMON | [re]FORM: The Perfect Storm Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN of PRAISE Stand By Me | No. 512
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Air (from Water Music) | G. F. Handel Charles Manning, Organist
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS:
Flowers on the altar this morning are given by the family of Jackie Faulconer and her father, Judge Thomas J. Faulconer.
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
announcements WORSHIP...
TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 3rd Sunday • 5PM • Robertson Chapel 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 846-3404 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 Squire 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 share joys, frustrations and questions. We’ll share a meal and see how the week is going. Contact Josh 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 | September 22 and 23 • Luke’s 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 | September 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.