SUNDAY | JANUARY 7, 2018
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 4thgrade 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. We will not be meeting New Year’s Eve morning.
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 at Luke’s Lodge; Worship and hang out. Come early for games. Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth We will not be meeting New Year’s Eve morning.
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, J A N U A RY 7, 2018
PRELUDE Here I Am to Worship | Tim Hughes arr. Lyndel Littleton (9:30 & 11AM) A Joyous Ring | Douglas E. Wagner Wesleyan Ringers; Barbara Hobbs, Director; Charles Manning, Organ
WELCOME and INVOCATION Mindie Moore
INTROIT Holy, Holy, Holy! (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir * HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty | No. 64 * AFFIRMATION of FAITH A Modern Affirmation 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 God the Father, Infinite in wisdom, power, and love, Whose mercy is over all God’s works, And whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, The gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, The ground of our hope, And the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit As the divine presence in our lives, Whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance Of the truth of Christ, And find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself In the service of love As set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, To the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen. * GLORY
to GOD | No. 70
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (11AM)
PREPARATION for PRAYER Come and Fill (8:15AM) Taizé Community Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You alone, O Lord, are holy. Come and fill our hearts with your peace, Alleluia.
* standing, as able
ANTHEM God Is Here | Sheldon Curry (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir
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 ANTHEM Here I Am to Worship | Tim Hughes arr. Lyndel Littleton Wesleyan Ringers; Barbara Hobbs, Director (8:15AM) Glorious Everlasting | M. Thomas Cousins Chancel Choir (9:30 & 11AM) * PRAISE to GOD | No. 94 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. * PRAYER
of DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING | 2 Kings 18:20-24 Linda Spaulding (8:15AM) Doug Tirmenstein (9:30AM) Kurt Schoch (11AM)
MESSAGE | Supernatural – Praying for the Power of God: Is God Real? 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.
HYMNS DURING COMMUNION Oh, for a Faith that Will Not Shrink | Words on screen There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy | No. 121 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee | No. 623, sts. 1–4 My Faith Looks Up to Thee | No. 452 * BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright | J. S. Bach Charles Manning, Organist
joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS Michelle Grider and Stephen Nash on their marriage, January 6 Stan Burton and Christine Zoccola on their wedding December 28 Dan and Bonnie McMenamin, and Joe and Kerry Bieschke on the birth of Miles Edward Tetour
CONDOLENCES David and Theresa Berghoff on the death of her mother, Rita Wire Darrel and Dawn Fitch and family on the death of his mother, Patricia Fitch Tom Heidenreich, Eric and Sally Rowland and family on the death of Judy Heidenreich
announcements WORSHIP...
TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Third Sunday • 5PM • 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 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@ stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT... NEW ADULT CLASSES BEGIN TODAY
Join a new class or Bible study this morning. Stop by a Connect Here booth for details or see a complete list of classes, including online classes, in the Ministry Catalog.
ENCORE CLASS SPEAKER | Today • 10:45AM • Parlor
Former Thunderbird Pilot Matt “Mods” Modleski will be speaking on the topic “The American Dream and What We Must Do to Secure Our Children’s Dreams.” All are welcome!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE STARTS THIS WEEK!
Join us for a taco bar dinner for adults and quesadillas for the kids from 5:30 – 6:15PM in the Great Hall. Children’s choirs and adult classes meet from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Stop by a Connect Here booth or pick up a Ministry Catalog for details.
HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY | Jan. 10 – Feb. 14 • 6:30 – 7:30PM •
Fellowship Hall Josh Sweeny will lead a high school table at the Adult Discipleship class, Making Sense of the Bible, where real questions Christians often ask are discussed. Contact Josh at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com for more info.
WESTMINSTER CHOIR CONCERT | Jan. 12 • 7:30 PM • Sanctuary
This renowned choir, under the direction of Joe Miller, has set the standard for choral excellence for 97 years. They have been praised by the New York Times for their “full-bodied, incisive singing” and have performed, along with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, with the leading conductors and orchestras of our time. Join us!
MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT | Jan. 12 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge
This on-campus, no-cost evening is open to our 5th – 8th graders and their friends. Snacks, worship, teaching and shenanigans all evening long. January’s theme is Nerf and Nachos Night! Bring your Nerf gun if you have one; leave the darts at home. Contact Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc.com for more info.
STARTING POINT | Jan. 14 • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115
Are you new to St. Luke’s? Come and learn more about us in 30 minutes, leaving with recommended next steps to help you find your place within St. Luke’s. Childcare available upon request at stlukesumc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL SKI RETREAT | Feb. 16 – 18 • Beechpoint Christian Camp, MI
The Winter Retreat is being planned and we need to know who wants to shred the slopes! $185 – $230. Price varies if you don’t plan on skiing or if you register early. Bonfires, worship, skiing, tobogganing, free time, gym activities and more! Contact Josh at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com for more information.
COME TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP! | Feb. 9 – 10
Begin Lent with us as we head to the mountain top with international speaker and pastor Grace Imathiu! Come as a small group or as an individual. Friday night from 6 – 8:30PM (dinner included) and Saturday from 8AM – 12PM (breakfast included). For details and to register, go to stlukesumc.com.
SERVE... BLOOD DRIVE | Today • 9AM – 1PM • Blood Mobile
Donations are especially low at this time of year. So is the blood supply. By giving less than an hour of your time and raising your sleeve this morning, you can ensure a stable blood supply. Bring a picture ID and a list of medications.
WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN | Today • Noon Help us “undecorate” the church this afternoon. Meet by the sign in the Gathering Area; refreshments will be served. GODSPELL AUDITIONS | Jan. 8 • 6PM • Choir Room
This musical highlights the parables of Jesus, through a multi-ethnic and interfaith cast. Performances are April 20 and 21. Come prepared to sing; an accompanist will be provided. Also casting actors who play an instrument. Contact Bob Zehr at zehrb@stlukesumc.com with questions.
ST. LUKE’S PRAYS FOR OUR COMMUNITY | Jan. 10 • 6:30PM •
Luke’s Lodge Join this established praying group to investigate and pray for our Outreach partners. January: Fox Hill Elementary School.
SMALL GROUP HOSTS NEEDED
Dozens of new small groups will begin for 5 weeks in Lent. Are you friendly and able to facilitate a conversation? We can put those skills to use. Stop by a Connect Here booth or contact Rev. Eric Burton Krieger at bke@stlukesumc.com to sign up.
BABY BLANKET MINISTRY
Want to use your talents in 2018 but need to do so on your own schedule? We need people to knit or crochet baby blankets. Contact Laura Marine at marinel@ stlukesumc.com for more information or to donate yarn.
EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S
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 a part-time evenings facilities team member. Job description at stlukesumc.com.