St. Luke’s United Methodist Church October 4, 2020
STL God’s Truth in the Lies We Tell Ourselves
order of worship S U N D AY, O C T O B E R 4 , 2 0 2 0 PRELUDE Wesleyan Ringers
WELCOME Rev. Rob Fuquay
VIDEO for WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY LIGHTING of ALTAR CANDLE HYMN Christ for the World We Sing | No. 568
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed (Traditional) Dr. Regina Proctor All: I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
GLORIA PATRI ANTHEM We Belong to Christ | Elise Eslinger and Emily Lund Chancel Choir; Sue Nelson, Oboe
ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross 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.
CALL for OFFERING OFFERTORY One Communion | David Lantz III Virtual Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE READING | Matthew 1:1-17 (paraphrase) Willie Miller
MESSAGE Fake News: I Have No Purpose Rev. Rob Fuquay
COMMUNION PRAYER/COMMUNION 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.
CLOSING SONG One Bread, One Body | John B. Foley Chancel Choir
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Michael Conley, Piano; Sue Nelson, Oboe
announcements WORSHIP…
DRIVE-IN COMMUNION | TODAY • 2 – 3PM Receive communion and prayer with a pastor in the St. Luke’s parking lot on World Communion Sunday. Come anytime during this hour to receive sealed elements, or bring your own bread and juice. We look forward to seeing you!
LUKE’S on the LOT | October 8 • 6:30 – 7:15PM Join us for our final outdoor worship service in the back of the parking lot, near door #16. Bring a lawn chair and mask for this socially distanced service. Enter through our main entrance or Holliday Drive and be sure to register at stlukesumc.com/event/426 so that we can prepare for your arrival!
GROW in your faith… ANCHORPOINT Our Sunday morning Bible Study is streamed each week at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15PM and is led by various pastors. Join us on the Watch Live page of our website. ONLINE STARTING POINT | Oct. 8 or 22 • 7 – 7:30PM • Zoom Join this casual conversation with lay members of the church for an opportunity to learn more about our ministries, ask questions and discover your next steps. A Zoom link will be sent after you register at stlukesumc.com/event/430. ONLINE EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS Oct. 15 • 7 – 8:30PM • Zoom Hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to become a member while exploring next steps in faith and service. Learn the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. A Zoom link will be sent when you register at stlukesumc.com/event/427.
HIGH SCHOOL HALLOWEEN HEIST
Oct. 25 • 3:45-6PM • Great Hall Join us for a Top Teen Idol mystery party! Dress as a celebrity or in a red carpet outfit for this fun who-done-it and arrive at 3:45 to get a great role. Students are required to wear masks the entire time on campus, except while eating snacks. This event is limited to 50 people, so register now at stlukesumc.com/event/441. DIVORCE CARE | Mondays through Dec. 14 • 6:30 – 8PM • Zoom While divorce is always hard, the pandemic may make it even more difficult. We want to be there for you during this difficult time. Consider joining our online DivorceCare on Mondays this fall. There is no registration fee; only a $15 fee (plus S&H) for the purchase of the workbook when you register directly with DivorceCare. Register at divorcecare.org/groups/124195. Questions? Email Kevin Davis at davisk@stlukesumc.com.
THE NEXT QUESTION DISCUSSION GROUP
2nd and 4th Thursdays, through Nov. 12 • 6:30 – 8PM Engage in conversations on racial justice in this video web series that engages leaders, activists and thinkers to imagine an expansive racial justice. Hosts Austin Channing Brown, Chi Chi Okwu and Jenny Booth Potter are joined by others like Brené Brown, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Andre Henry. Register at stlukesumc.com/ lukesonline for the Zoom link and the video to watch before class.
GO in service to others… PRAYER TEAM An amazing transformation takes place when our families, community, and church are lifted up in prayer. If you would like to join others in our community who intercede, weekly, on behalf of the St. Luke’s community who need God’s presence and healing, contact Brandon Hale at haleb@stlukesumc.com to receive a weekly list of prayer requests.