WHO WE ARE
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background.
No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, we want you to know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM
MIDTOWN
Contemporary at 11AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube:
Traditional Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM
Contemporary Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM
PRAYER
Submit your anonymous prayer request at stlukesumc.com/prayer or on the online prayer wall at stlukesumc.com/prayerwall.
GIVE
Your gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! There are four ways to give today at St. Luke’s.
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Text: STLUKESUMC to 77977
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
CONNECTION CENTERS OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES
Stop by the Connection Centers to get your questions answered, sign up for groups, serving opportunities, and events, and learn about ways to connect here.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA • E126
Enjoy our live services in these spaces if you’d like to nurse in private and/or if your child needs a break during worship.
CAREERS AT ST. LUKE’S
St. Luke’s values the committed people who are part of our staff. Their dedication to the ministry of this faith community is key to the life of the church. Open positions and associated job descriptions and applications are available at stlukesumc.com/careers.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
NORTH INDY • OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
Hello Fall! Connection books and gifts is starting to look like Autumn!Reminder: The Al Unser books are in! Please pick up pre-ordered books in the store on Sunday. Store is closed during services.
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY, 3RD MONDAYS OF MONTH AT 5:30PM, N103
A Taize service invites you into a time of contemplation using simple chanting, prayers, scripture, and 10 minutes of silence. Register online. stlukesumc.com/events
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
NORTH INDY • 9AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
EAST ART GALLERY
OCTOBER FEATURED ARTIST: DARYA BOWSKILL
Darya is an oil and watercolor painter specializing in portraits of humans and animals. She enjoys the challenge of capturing likeness and character of her subjects. Her art is available for purchase through the 29th.
PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP
OCTOBER 8 FROM 12:30-2PM - NORTH INDY
We are never meant to walk life’s journey alone. Joys and challenges often come to us in unanticipated ways and we want to walk alongside you through all of the ups, downs, and in-betweens. This group is for parents and caretakers of kids, youth, and adults with special needs. Please register at stlukesumc.com/specialneeds.
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CONNECT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
WEDNESDAY AT 5:15PM - GREAT HALL
Have a small group or class on Wednesday nights this fall? Looking for an inexpensive date night with your friends? Join us for dinner and community in Great Hall anytime from 5:15-6:15PM on Wednesdays. Delicious meals will be prepared by Chef Joseph at the cost of $6/person. No reservations needed
STORYTIME AT MIDTOWN
EVERY THURSDAY MORNING AT 10AM
Parents and preschoolers, every Thursday from 10-11 at St. Luke’s midtown, you can join us for a FREE community story hour with themed stories, sensory activities, art activities, and more! Signup online at stlukesumc.com/ kids
STUDENT MINISTRY PUMPKIN SALE
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 31
It’s that time of year again! PUMPKINS! Stop by the southwest corner of the North Indy parking lot and pick your perfect pumpkin. All proceeds help support student ministries and student scholarship accounts. If you’d like to help sell the pumpkins your time can be awarded in a monetary value
toward scholarships for student activities through the ministry. You can sign-up at stlukesumc.com/pumpkinpatch
STARTING POINT
OCTOBER 15 AT 10:45 OR 12:15PM - NORTH INDY C115
Starting Point is a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. Come and meet others who are new or newer and leave with a next step to help you connect and find your place here. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed and we can’t wait to meet you!
MS OCTOBER INVITE NIGHT - FALL PARTY
OCTOBER 27, 6:30-9:00PM
Calling all 5th-8th grade students! Join us for MS Invite Night! This month’s theme is a Fall Party. We’ll have fall themed games and snacks and a campfire! Come dressed in your best Halloween Costume! Best dressed wins a prize! Register at stlukesumc.com/students
HS OCTOBER INVITE NIGHT - HALLOWEEN HEIST
OCTOBER 29, 4-6PM
Join us for our Traditional HS Halloween Heist! This event is mystery themed, and students will work together and individually to solve some sort of mystery. There will be fall snacks, drinks, and a haunted house. Halloween Costume! Best dressed wins a prize! Register online: stlukesumc.com/students
A NIGHT WITH JOSH KAUFMAN AND TIM SCHOEPF
OCTOBER 29 @ 7PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL
Join us for a memorable evening filled with incredible Christian music and entertainment! Season 6 winner of NBC’s The Voice Josh Kaufman and friend, Tim Schoepf. These longtime friends have come together to re-imagine classic Christian contemporary music. This promises to be a night filled with worshipful, acoustic music by an amazingly talented duo. This is a ticketed event $12/person. Tickets are on sale now at: stlukesumc.com/joshkaufman
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
NOVEMBER 12 AT 1PM - NORTH INDY
The Holiday Season can be difficult after the death of a loved one. Join members of our Care Team and learn practical holiday survival techniques and discover that there is hope amidst the grief. The class requires a $5 book that can be paid for at registration or at the door. Register at stlukesumc.com/ events
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
WALKING & FELLOWSHIP
OCTOBER 22 AT 2PM - HUNDRED ACRE PARK
The focus is enjoying nature while building relationships through conversation. Meet at the trailhead at the Hundred Acre Wood 1850 38th St. parking area (half block west of main Newfields entrance).
CONVERSATION WITH MAINSTREAM UMC
OCTOBER 26 AT 7PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL
A conversation with Mark Holland (Mainstream UMC) accompanied by Pastor Rob about what’s happening within the denomination going into General Conference 2024. No registration is necessary. This will be live-streamed on our website.
BAPTISM CLASS
SATURDAY, NOV 4 AT 9:30AM - MIDTOWN CAMPUS
Our next baptism class will be held on Saturday, November 4, at our Midtown campus! Brunch will be served and the class will provide a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to learn more about the process and engage with other families beginning the process. Register at stlukesumc.com/ baptismclass
CONFIRMATION
OCTOBER - APRIL - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
These sessions are designed for 7th-12th graders who are not yet confirmed. Confirmation is a spiritual experience aimed at helping students make a commitment to God and to the Church. This year’s Confirmation will be 7 sessions happening monthly Oct-Apr, including a retreat and Confirmation Sunday in April. For more details and to register visit stlukesumc.com/ confirmation
CHANGE THE WORLD RACIAL JUSTICE LEARNING TRIP-LOUISVILLE DAY TRIP
OCTOBER 13 FROM 7AM-7PM
Each of us has a role in becoming an antiracist church, which involves learning more about the life experiences of those around us, and educating ourselves about the trials and triumphs of those who have walked a different path. What better way to start (or continue!) your journey than with a visit to two award winning museums in Louisville, KY. For a detailed itinerary and to register visit stlukesumc.com/events
MIDDLE SCHOOL MENTORS NEEDED
FALL SEMESTER - LUKE’S LEADERS
Luke’s Leaders is looking for mentors for their after school leadership development programs which take place either at Washington Twp middle schools or here at St. Luke’s. No special skills needed! To get connected visit stlukesumc.com/icanhelp
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude - Wesleyan Ringers
Processing of Light
Call to Worship
The Lord is our light and our salvation!
Why should we be afraid?
The Lord is the stronghold of our life!
What have we to fear?
Let us shout with joy to God!
Let us sing and make music before our God.
Opening Hymn | Come Christians Join to Sing #158 (3vs)
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Patricia Magyar
Glory to God
Welcome | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Anthem | It Is Well With My Soul - Kidz Sing
Dismissal of Children
Prayer | Rev. Patricia Magyar
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Offertory | Mercy - Chancel Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Matthew 18:21-35
Message | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Closing Hymn | Forgive our sins as we Forgive
Benediction | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Postlude