welcome WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!
Thank you for registering your attendance and passing the attendance pad along your pew. New guests will learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the pew backs and find a gift for you at the Welcome Center.
CONNECT HERE Please stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or outside of Robertson Chapel for information on Small Groups, classes and ways to serve.
PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on Connect 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 after each service.
CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S Hospitalized? Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@stlukesumc.com, so we can care for you.
CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE HOURS Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 1:30PM; Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM
RESTLESS CHILD AREA Enjoy our live services at the east end of the Gathering Area or in the Central Passage, if your child needs a break during worship.
PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-grade children. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, with live streaming of worship.
YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING Incoming 5th – 8th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM in the Great Hall. After worship and games, classes break out: 5th & 6th in Modge, 7th/ Confirmation in GH, 8th in C124. 9th – 12th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM in Luke’s Lodge. B-Stud – Wednesdays, 6:15–7:45PM in the Lodge. 5th-8th downstairs, 9th-12th upstairs.
LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Fall catalog or visit stlukesumc.com.
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. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross • Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis and Mindie Moore
order of worship S U N D AY, N O V E M B E R 11, 2 0 18
PRELUDE He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought | David Cherwein; Seth Bingham Eternal Father, Strong to Save | William Whiting; John B. Dykes Clarice Stegall,organ
WELCOME and VETERANS RECOGNITION Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
INTROIT Let the People Praise | Grace Hawthorne and Buryl Red (9:30 & 11AM) Children’s Choirs; Gay Talbert, Director
* HYMN Children of the Heavenly Father | No. 141
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM) A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adpt. 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 the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness and in the life everlasting. Amen.
* GLORY to GOD The Gloria Patri | No. 70
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS (9:30 & 11AM) Congregational Response Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
ANTHEM Rejoice Give Thanks and Sing | Dale Wood (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director
* standing, as able
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 Let the People Praise | Grace Hawhtorne and Buryl Red (8:15AM) Children’s Ensemble Gather Us In | Lloyd Larson (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Carol Dennis, Flute; Art Reiner, Percussion; Jeff Day, Guitar
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 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 | Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Dave Jackson (8:15AM) Ethan Kelso (9:30AM) Ben Lamb (11AM)
MESSAGE | Turn the Corner: From Fear to Trust Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Master Hath Cometh | Welsh Melody (8:15AM) Judith Williams, organ I Know that My Redeemer Liveth | George Shearing (9:30 & 11AM) Clarice Stegall, organ
Lord, please make our hearts strong in faith and assurance as you enable St. Luke’s to help and serve those within our church and community. Amen. Today is Day 71 of this 86 days of prayer.
To receive a daily text reminding you to pray for St. Luke’s, text “Pray” to 317-659-7990
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in celebration of the 45th wedding anniversary of John and Marsha Anderson
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Trent and Natalie Wood on the birth of their son, Matthew Harrison, November 4
CONDOLENCES TO: Gary and Diana Scott on the death of his father Robert Scott Bill and Kay Webb and family on the death of her mother, Arlene Morrison Alice Shooter on the death of her mother, Ruth Cain
announcements WORSHIP...
COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door west of the main entrance. If someone in a healthcare facility or homebound would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 317846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE | November 20 • 7PM • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6050 N. Meridian Street Join with other Christians, Jews and Muslims for this Thanksgiving service.
CONNECT… STARTING POINT | Today • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 Are you new to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to help you find your place within our church.Childcare available. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Today • 9 – 11:30AM • W120 Stop by for a FREE blood pressure screening, sponsored by the St. Luke’s Health Ministries. Enter through the west hallway.
THE HATE YOU GIVE | Today • 2 – 5PM • Studio Movie Grill Outreach and Youth ministries invite you and your family to join them for this fearless, and heart-breaking movie that follows a teen as she balances her roles in two worlds. Racism and poverty are main themes. Space is limited; RSVP in the West Passage this morning. WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Join us for dinner from 5:15 – 6:15PM. Dinner will be pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw and dessert. $5 per person, $20 max/family. Plan to stay for the children’s musical, It’s Cool in the Furnace. Childcare available.
IT’S COOL IN THE FURNACE | November 14 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Great Hall The WNL kids will perform a musical telling the story of Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Acting, singing, dancing, comedy and instruments are all part of the evening! Afterwards, enjoy dessert! Join us for a meal from 5:15 – 6:15 before the show. Dinner is $5, no reservation needed. INVITE NIGHT | November 16 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Just for 5th-8th grade students and their friends. This night includes movies, fort contests, popcorn, nail-painting, pillow fights and a pancake bar! Dress in your favorite PJs and bring fort-building supplies. $5; guests are free; no sign up! Join the fun!
GRIEFSHARE – SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS | November 18 • 2 – 4PM Fellowship Hall This workshop provides help with getting through the holidays after the death of a loved one. Free, but registration is required at griefshare.org, or call Laura or Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404. THANKSGIVING DINNER | November 22 • 11AM – 1PM • Fellowship Hall Join your church family and our community for Thanksgiving dinner! Enjoy turkey, dressing and all the fixings in the Great Hall. Registration needed so you will have a reserved seat! Go to stlukesumc.com to register or stop by the Connect Here Booth today to sign up. No cost. CHRISTMAS CONCERTS – WONDROUS GIFT | Nov. 30, 7:30PM or Dec. 1, 4PM • Sanctuary Join the Chancel Choir, the Orchestra, New Song, Wesleyan Ringers and other friends as we celebrate the beginning of Advent. Doors open one hour before the performances begin and a free-will offering will benefit Crooked Creek Food Pantry and Lion Catcher’s Program. SAFE SITTER TRAINING | Dec. 1 • 9AM – 2:30PM • Sanctuary Designed for 6th – 8th graders to be safe when home alone or babysitting. The class is filled with games and role-playing. Fee is $50; bring a sack lunch. Register at dianar@healthedpros.org. Register early; classes fill quickly! HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT IN | December 8 - 9 • 6PM – 9AM • Luke’s Lodge Come hang with your friends! We’ll eat, play games and watch movies. It’s a great way to develop deeper relationships with other students in the high school ministry. Parents can pick up students following normal Sunday morning youth programming. CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE Visit today for fun and beautiful Thanksgiving and Christmas decor and gifts and lots of new items for children! All profits support St. Luke’s Outreach Ministries. 100% volunteer staff.
SERVE… THANKSGIVING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES | November 22 • 8 – 5PM Great Hall and Cathedral Kitchen, downtown Join us as we make sure our community and shut-ins are fed on this holiday. There are many ways to serve so stop by the West Passage today with questions or to signup to help cook, serve or deliver meals. MILITARY MINISTRY St Luke’s is establishing a Military Ministry to serve and support our veterans, active duty members and their families. If you are a veteran and interested in helping develop this program, please contact Bill Myers at 317-850-9931 or email wemeyers53@yahoo.com.
HIGH SCHOOL HAITI MISSION TRIP | June 4 - 10 Experience the Haitian culture, develop relationships with those in Fondwa, Haiti and serve alongside Haitians on local work projects. It will be life changing and eyeopening. Open to 9th – 12th graders (18 – 19 school year) and spaces are limited. Cost of trip is approx. $1,600. Registration deadline: 12/1/18. 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 Director of Contemporary Worship, a full-time Facilities Team Member and a Videographer. Job descriptions at stlukesumc. com.