November 1, 2020 bulletin

November 1, 2020

joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Kristen and Chris Wu and family on the death of her father, Edward Karrmann Sallie Rowland and family on the death of her sister, Molly Wilkins Dianna Brewer on the loss of her granddaughter, Janean RayAdams Jim Gregory on the death of his wife, Vicky Gregory

announcements WORSHIP…

REOPENING FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP | 9 & 11AM We are excited to resume in-person worship. Our top priority is providing you the safest environment possible so protocols have been shaped by the guidance of our state and local leaders. To do that, we’ve adjusted our services to a 9AM traditional service in the Sanctuary and an 11AM contemporary service in the Chapel. Masks will be required in the building. If you plan to join us in person, please register your attendance at stlukesumc.com/event/1017. You may also sign up for a Reopening Serve Team at stlukesumc.com/registration/ reopenvolunteer.

Outreach Hotline: Our Benevolence Hotline can be reached Monday – Friday at 317-749-2129 or at outreach@stlukesumc.com.

Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline: If you would like to speak with someone from our Care Team, please call 317-643-2293 between 8:30AM and 5PM, Monday – Friday.

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.

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.

ONLINE STARTING POINT | Nov. 12 • 7 – 7:30PM • Zoom Starting Point is a casual conversation with members of the church where guests have the opportunity to learn more about St. Luke’s. Come ask questions and discover next step possibilities. After you register for the class at stlukesumc. com/event/431, you’ll be sent a link and passcode to join on Zoom.

ONLINE EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS Nov. 17 • 7 – 8:30PM • Zoom Understand the purpose of the church, learn about the United Methodist Church, hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation.

Explore next steps and how to formally join St. Luke’s. We meet on Zoom and a passcode will be mailed to you after registering at stlukesumc.com/event/428.

GO in service to others…

CARE OPPORTUNITIES There are many ways to support our congregation right now.

How could you serve?

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Write one letter per month to someone who is homebound. Call Team – Help our church family stay connected with a phone call. Call list will match your time availability. Visitation Team – Stay in touch over the phone with one person per month. Tech Team – Walk our seniors through joining online church, Zoom meetings or general tech questions that will help them stay connected.

Find more information and sign up for any of these teams at stlukesumc.com/group-finder.

THANKSGIVING 2020 Would you or someone you know like to have a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings delivered to your door on November 26? If so, call 317-846-3404 and leave a voicemail. Registration deadline: November 13. If you would like to volunteer to serve on Thanksgiving, please sign up at stlukesumc.com/event/445.

BOOKSTORE REOPENING Our Connections Gift & Bookstore will be open Wednesdays from 10AM – 1:30PM, November 4 – December 16. A new Christmas catalog filled with gifts and goodies will also be available next week on our website, stlukesumc.com/imnew/bookstore. All proceeds support our benevolence fund, so consider beginning your Christmas shopping with us and supporting your community!