january 5, 2020
welcome CONNECT HERE Stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or Chapel for information on small groups, classes and ways to serve. ELECTRONIC GIVING Donate electronically to St. Luke’s (including Mission of the Month) by texting STLUKESUMC to 77977 or going to stlukesumc.com and clicking the dollar sign in the upper right hand corner. PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the Prayer Request 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 after each service. HOSPITALIZED? HAVE A NEW BABY? Call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com. If you have a medical emergency after hours and need a pastor, call the church office and follow instructions.
CONNECTIONS GIFT & BOOKSTORE HOURS Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 12:30PM PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide nursery and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-graders. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Live-streaming of worship is available for nursing moms in E126. You can also enjoy our live services at the east end of the Gathering Area or in the Central Passage, if your child needs a break during worship. YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon beginning again on January 5. YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 8th Grade: Sundays, 9:30AM at the Lodge. At 11AM, Middle School Music Ministry in the Lodge. For more information or to register, contact Heather; kenisonh@stlukesumc.com. Schedule resumes Jan. 5. 9th-12th Grade: Sundays, 9AM the Hub located in C124 inside Door 15. To sign up for Small Groups, contact Travis; bannont@stlukesumc. com. Schedule resumes Jan. 5. LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/Spring Ministry Catalog or visit stlukesumc.com. CONTACT US @stlukesindy | stlukesumc.com | info@stlukesumc.com 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 | 317-846-3404 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger, Executive Pastor Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross, Teaching & Guest Experience Pastor Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross, Pastor of Mobilization & Outreach Rev. Regina Proctor, Pastor of Care Ministries Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis • Mindie Moore
We’re Glad You’re Here!
Thank you for signing the attendance pad with at least one piece of contact information when it is passed. New guests: learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the worship attendance folders and stop at the Welcome Center for a gift. Be sure to join us across from the sanctuary after worship for coffee and donuts.
order of worship S U N D AY, J A N U A RY 5 , 2 0 2 0
PRELUDE
Festive Fanfare | Arnold B. Sherman Wesleyan Ringers; Rebecca Holt, Director
WELCOME and INVOCATION Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (11AM)
* HYMN
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee | No. 89
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH
Rev. Regina Proctor A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adpt. 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.
giving update To date, our stewardship campaign has raised $4,158,740 through 1,152 pledges. We are 84% to our goal but still need $785,260 to meet 2020’s budget. Your pledge is still needed as is your 2019 giving as we close last year’s books. 2019 income is $270,000 below projection, while expenses have been kept under projection. Consider finishing your 2019 giving or making a commitment by submitting your pledge card, found in your pew back, or give at stlukesumc.com.
* GLORY to GOD | No. 70 * GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANTHEM We Gather for Communion | Victor Johnson Dr. Jeff Rogers, soloist (8:15AM) Chancel Choir, Dr. Jeff Rogers, director (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 Because He Lives | arr. Cynthia Dobrinski Wesleyan Ringers; Rebecca Holt, Director
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Luke 12:35-37 & Revelation 3:20 Becky Sondgeroth (8:15AM) Matthew Kennedy (9:30AM) Marti Hunsucker (11AM)
MESSAGE | A Suggested Word for 2020 Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (11AM)
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION Communion Prayer We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own goodness, but in your unfailing mercy. We thank you for your presence in this meal and for offering us your unconditional acceptance and love. We surrender ourselves and our concerns into your loving hands. In Christ’s name, Amen. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404 or davisk@stlukesumc.com.
HYMNS DURING COMMUNION * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE When Christ Was Born | arr. L. Shackley Judy Williams, organ (8:15AM) Rigaudon | Andre Campra Michael Conley, organ (9:30 & 11AM)
joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Sue Landaw and family on the death of Dave Landaw Merrill, Mara-Le and Beth Quarles on the death of Rick Quarles
announcements WORSHIP...
COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion every Sunday morning. You may enter through the exterior door west of door #1 at any time. If someone is in a healthcare facility or is homebound and would like communion, please notify Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404, ext. 326 or at davisk@stlukesumc.com.
ALTAR FLOWERS 2020 Looking for a way to memorialize or honor a loved one in our traditional services in 2020? Consider sponsoring Sunday altar flowers for a $100 donation. Learn more and select your Sunday by contacting Dawn Fitch at fitchd@stlukesumc.com or at 317-846-3404, ext. 338.
GROW… WINTER/SPRING CATALOG Be sure to pick up your copy of the latest ministry catalog before leaving this morning. They can be found outside of your worship area or at most exits. Take a look at all of the offerings for our small groups and classes; many are launching on January 12.
NEW CLASSES STARTING IN JANUARY Grow in your faith by joining a class! Study topics like God’s will and inclusion in the church, or discuss the new sermon series, “Going the Extra Mile.” Stop by a Connect Here booth outside of worship for class locations and times or visit the Group Finder at stlukesumc.com to sign up!
DIVORCE CARE | Mondays, Jan. 6 – Mar. 30 • 6 – 7:30PM • N101 Face the challenges of divorce and move forward with your life in the new year. The $20 registration fee includes a class workbook. Register at divorcecare. org. Scholarships and childcare available by contacting Pastor Regina Proctor at proctorr@stlukesumc.com.
SINGLE PARENTING SUPPORT | Wednesdays, Jan. 8 – April 1 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • C115 Weekly support for all who are single parents or are co-parenting. Register at stlukesumc.com. Childcare available with registration.
Going the extra mile SERMON SERIES JAN. 12 – FEB. 16
STARTING POINT | Jan. 12 • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 New to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to find your place within our church. Childcare available.
LIVING BEYOND DEPRESSION | Sundays, Jan. 12 – Feb. 23 • 3:30 – 5PM • N101 Discuss symptoms and skills of coping with depression. For more information, contact Pastor Regina Proctor at proctorr@stlukesumc.com. $10 book optional. Register at stlukesumc.com.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE | Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 15 WNL is back with something for the whole family! Join us for dinner in the Great Hall from 5:15 – 6:15PM ($5 per person/$20 max per family). After dinner, check out classes for adults (YOWO, The Path Between Us, Sharing Your Faith, The Walk, or Faithful and Inclusive: The Bible, Sexuality and the United Methodist Church) as well as fun children’s programming. See a full list of classes at stlukesumc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT OUT | Jan. 19 • 6 – 8PM • Urban Air Adventure Park This new facility has trampolines, rock climbing, a warrior course, ropes course, bumper cars and virtual reality! Meet at the church at 5:15PM or join us there (Please let Travis know if you are meeting us there!). Cost is $35 which includes a piece of pizza and drink. Sign up at stlukesumc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP – 2020 | June 14 – 19 • Epworth Forest Conference Center, North Webster, IN We’re headed back to camp and all 8th – 12th graders (2019/20 school year) are invited! This missional camp focuses on equipping students to be change agents through amazing worship and life-changing labs. Lots of swimming, kayaking, soccer, nuke ‘em, a giant harness swing and more fun! There’s something for everyone at this camp and it’s a great way to connect with peers. Early registration: $415 (by 3/1). Register at stlukesumc.com and contact Travis Bannon for more info at bannont@stlukesumc.com.
GO… ELEMENTARY CHILDREN’S VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The elementary-age children at the 9:30 and 11AM services would love to have you join them as a leader or helper! Please prayerfully consider sharing your love with our awesome kids. Contact Anne Adams at adamsa@stlukesumc. com or 317-846-3404, ext. 386 for more information or to volunteer.
2020 HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP | July 12 – 18 We are excited to reintroduce domestic mission trips for our high schoolers as we head to the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. We will be partnering with YouthWorks to serve both the native and non-native people in this community. For more in-depth details, check out the events calendar at stlukesumc.com for next July or contact Travis Bannon at bannont@stlukesumc.com.
JOB OPENINGS Want to be part of a great staff? We are excited to be hiring a Children’s Special Needs Coordinator. An application can be found at stlukesumc.com.