11.05.2023 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.
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 • Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 • Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
COMMUNION AT ST. LUKE’S Today we will celebrate Holy Communion in worship. In the United Methodist Church, we practice an “open table,” where all are welcome. You do not have to be a member of this or any church to participate. All who desire to be forgiven and receive God’s grace are invited. You will be guided to come to the front by an usher where you will receive a piece of bread and cup, and then you can return to your pew by the opposite aisle. (For contemporary: Feel free to kneel for prayer at the edge of the platform before returning to your seat) Once you consume the elements you can leave your cup in the holder in the back of the pew in front of you. All bread is gluten free, and we use grape juice in place of wine.
DONUTS & COFFEE NORTH INDY - GREAT HALL (FOR TODAY ONLY) 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 Connections is dressed for holidays with additional hours for shopping. The store will be open on Wednesdays 10:30am-1:00pm during November and December. There will be evening hours on November 16th 4PM -8PM and December 14th 4PM-8PM. 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 NOVEMBER: MILITARY MINISTRY During the month of November, we honor the Veterans of St. Luke’s. Throughout the month, the art gallery will be a space where veterans will have a variety of items on display and can meet with others to tell their story.
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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 CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERTS DECEMBER 1 @ 7:30PM, DECEMBER 2 @ 4PM, 7:30PM Join us for a magical evening of enchanting holiday music at the annual Christmas Concert at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church! Tickets go on sale Nov. 1st at 10AM at stlukesumc.com/christmas UWF HOLIDAY BAZAAR NOVEMBER 11 FROM 9AM-3PM - NORTH INDY Come shop from the 120 juried artisans, featuring a variety of handcrafted goods. Be sure to stop in for the famous UWF cinnamon rolls, delicious baked goods and lunch while shopping! Parking and entrance to the bazaar are FREE! STUDENT MINISTRY INVITE NIGHTS MS: NOVEMBER 10 FROM 6:30-9PM - MIDTOWN CAMPUS HS: NOVEMBER 12 FROM 1-3PM - MIDTOWN CAMPUS This month’s Invite Nights are at our Midtown Campus (6185 Guilford Ave. Indianapolis)! Please drop off and pickup at Midtown. Theme: Luke’s Got Talent: a talent show of both stage performances and art displays. The whole month of November, students will display art at the Midtown Art Gallery. It will be a great celebration of students’ unique gifts and abilities! Register at stlukesumc.com/students
STARTING POINT NOVEMBER 12 - AFTER SERVICES - COMMUNITY ROOM If you’re new or newer to St. Luke’s join us immediately after service for Starting Point, a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with next steps to help you 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! We can’t wait to meet you! PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 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. Register at stlukesumc.com/specialneeds GRATITUDE BRUNCH NOVEMBER 19 FROM 8:30AM-1:00PM - NORTH INDY We want to thank you for your considerable generosity. Join us for a delicious brunch prepared by Chef Joseph and Chef Jessica and many volunteers in Great Hall. Menu: sausage & egg casserole, veggie & egg casserole, warm fruit compote, hot ham with cherry sauce, cheesy potatoes, coffee cake, and waffle bar (always popular with the kids....especially the sprinkles!). We ask that you register in advance at stlukesumc.com/gratitudebrunch
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP NOVEMBER 7 AT 6PM - NORTH INDY A support group for caregivers of those affected by memory loss. All are welcome to gather to find loving support, share resources, and encouragement along their journey. Individuals attending the Caregivers Support Group may care for loved ones in any capacity (whether at home, in care facility, or from a distance). Register at stlukesumc.com/events 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
CHANGE THE WORLD THANKSGIVING OUTREACH NOV. 23 (AND THE WEEK PRECEDING) This year we plan to feed 1000 people through our Thanksgiving Outreach, and we need YOU to reach our goal! Volunteers are needed during the week leading up to Thanksgiving to donate food items, help with baking, and carve turkeys. On Thanksgiving Day, we also need volunteers at North Indy
to package and to deliver meals, and volunteers to serve in-person meals downtown at Cathedral Kitchen. Sign-up at stlukesumc.com/thanksgiving Q&A WITH SENATOR FADY QADDOURA SUNDAY, NOV. 12 AT 12:15PM - INDY NORTH - N101 Senator Qaddoura will be at St. Luke’s to share about topics that will be on the legislative agenda next spring, and to answer questions about issues facing our city and state such as the affordable housing crisis, green energy, and violence reduction. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to meet one of our own representatives! PILGRIMAGE TO MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA APRIL 11-14, 2024 Becoming an Anti-Racist church is a journey. Building awareness and community are vital steps in becoming a force for positive change. Led by Rev. Mindie Moore and Assistant Director of Outreach & Justice, Susan Peters, we will travel by motorcoach to Montgomery, Alabama, the epicenter of the civil rights movement. This 4-day pilgrimage is designed to be a transformative experience that puts us at the intersection of seeing how past events are impacting the world we live in today. Registrations must be made before November 15th. Contact Susan Peters to register at susan.peters@ stlukesumc.com.
ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude | Wesleyan Ringers Call to Worship | Rev. Rob Fuquay Leader: We reflect on the lives of those who have gone before us; those who knew us, taught us and loved us. All: Holy God, we give thanks in glad remembrance. Leader: We remember those who have stood alongside us, holding us in the heights of elation or depths of despair where words of joy or rescue fall silent. All: Holy God, we give thanks in glad remembrance. Leader: We honor those who have challenged us to grow, perceiving all that we have in us to become and daring us to dream beyond our imagining. All: Holy God, we give thanks in glad remembrance. Leader: We celebrate those who traveled before us, showing us how to live in love and die in faith and hope. All: Holy God, we give thanks in glad remembrance. Opening Hymn | For All the Saints #746 (vs 1,2,4,6) Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay All Saints’ Remembrance | Rev. Rob Fuquay Prayer | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Dismissal of Children Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Announcements Doxology Scripture Reading | Colossians 1:9-14 Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay Communion Rejoice in God’s Saints #708 Come Let us Join Our Friends Above #709 (4 vs) Faith of our Fathers #710 Let Us Break bread Together #618 Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay Postlude