Sunday | November 19, 2017
WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the attendance folder along your pew. New guests will learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the attendance folder and find a gift just for you at the Welcome Center.
CONNECT HERE To find your way of connecting with classes or small groups at St. Luke’s, stop by our Connect Here booth this morning in the Gathering Area outside of the Sanctuary or in the West Passage outside of Robertson Chapel.
PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer 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 following each worship service.
CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S If you are hospitalized, we want to know and care for you. Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com.
PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 3rd-grade children. Register all children in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children who remain in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, including live streaming of worship.
YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee and cookies outside Robertson Chapel following the 9:30 & 11AM services.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 8th Grade – Great Hall at 9:30. Students break out to the Modge (5th&6th), Great Hall (7th) and C124 (8th). 9th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM @ Luke’s Lodge; Worship and hang out. Come early for games. Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth
LEARN MORE For more information on classes and other activities, pick up a copy of our Fall Ministry catalog; visit stlukesumc.com or subscribe to our e-newsletters.
WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | November 19, 2017 OPENING SONG WELCOME Mindie Moore
* WORSHIP PRAYER RECEPTION of NEW MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL FOR OFFERING SCRIPTURE Matthew 18:21-33 | Ellen Hostetler (9:30AM) Exodus 13:17-18a, 14:1-4 (NRSV) | Noah Montgomery (11AM)
MESSAGE | Strange Blessings Rev. David Williamson (9:30AM) Rev. Rob Fuquay (11AM) * WORSHIP * BENEDICTION
* standing, as able
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COMMUNION ELEMENTS
The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door just west of the main entrance, on the south side of the building. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 8463404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… GRATITUDE BRUNCH | Today • 9AM – 12:45PM • Great Hall
Celebrate our stewardship campaign! Come to the Great Hall as your schedule allows and enjoy seeing the upgrades that have been accomplished there so far. Delicious egg casserole and coffee cake are on the menu!
BOOK SIGNING | Today • 9AM – 12:45PM • Great Hall
St. Luke’s Theologian-in-Residence, Adolf Hansen, has published a book titled Is It Time? Helping Laity and Clergy Discuss Homosexuality One Question at a Time, to help us engage in conversations of mutual respect. Books are $15 and are available in Connections bookstore or at the signing this morning.
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS | Today • 2 – 4PM • Fellowship Hall
Griefshare presents this free workshop designed to help people in grief make plans for the holiday season. To register, email Laura Marine at marinel@stlukesumc.com.
THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY INTERFAITH SERVICE | November 21 • 7PM • Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Join with other Christians, Jews and Muslims for this Thanksgiving service.
COLLEGE PARENT GATHERING | November 30 • 6 – 8PM • The
Rusty Bucket If you have a child in college, this event is for you! Join us for good food and conversation with other parents in a similar stage of life. Contact Mindie Moore at moorem@stlukesumc.com with questions.
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERTS | Dec. 1, 7:30PM &
Dec. 2, 4PM • Sanctuary Begin your Christmas season with “Welcome Christmas! Sing a Song of Hope”! Performances are free and include various St. Luke’s musical groups as well as special guests Sylvia McNair and the Whiteland Community High School Rhythm Masters. An offering will be taken for the Immigrant Welcome Center of Indianapolis. A great event for inviting friends and family!
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | Dec. 2 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor
Join a monthly gathering of leaders. Each month includes breakfast, a devotional and conversation on living with purpose today! No registration needed.
CHARGE CONFERENCE | Dec. 3 • Noon – 2PM • Fellowship Hall
Join us for this annual church meeting. A soup and salad lunch ($5) will be served at Noon. Please RSVP for lunch and childcare to Marsha at 317846-3404 by 11/26.
UMW CHRISTMAS DINNER | December 4 • 6:30PM • Great Hall
Women of St. Luke’s, celebrate UMW’s 2017 mission work with this free dinner and music by Belle Musique! Sign up today in the West Passage or at stlukesumc.com. Email Becky at volkb@stlukesumc.com for childcare. Donations of baby diapers, wipes and adult Depends will support local ministries.
SERVE… HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | Today • 2:30PM • 6281 Kelsey Drive,
46268 Join us for the ribbon-cutting as we celebrate Kinyatta and her children’s new home!
FAMILY PROMISE | Today – Nov. 26
As St. Luke’s supports homeless families, 100 volunteers will be needed to serve meals, sleep overnight as hosts at the Lodge and provide transportation. Sign up in the West Passage today. Contact Bob at robertdillingham@yahoo.com for information.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE OPPORTUNITY | November 23 •
8AM - 5PM • Great Hall or Cathedral Kitchen Help us feed families this year by delivering food the night before, volunteering at St. Luke’s or Cathedral Kitchen (1350 N. Penn) or delivering meals to shut-ins. Sign up in the West Passage today!
HURRICANE RELIEF TRIP TO TEXAS | December 2 - 9
We will serve alongside the United Methodist Temple, in Port Arthur to gut homes, remove carpet and renovate homes so families may return. Cooks are needed as well. Contact Al Dalton at aldalton1@gmail.com by tomorrow if interested.
ANGEL TREE MINISTRY
Visit the Christmas tree in the Gathering Area or West Passage to learn how to purchase gifts for a family or youth who will join us on December 17 for their Christmas shopping. You will receive an ornament to place on the Christmas tree to represent the individual(s) you are supporting.
DECK THE HALLS – DONATE A POINSETTIA! | stlukesumc.com
Help fill our building with vibrant color! For $10 you can extend hospitality to everyone throughout Advent. Make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one by 12/14; order cards can be found at the Welcome Centers or main office. A donor list will be published 12/17; donors may take a poinsettia following the final Christmas Eve service.
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 half-time Preteen Ministry Associate Director, a half-time Elementary Ministry Assistant and part-time Facilities Team member. Job descriptions at stlukesumc.com.
JOYS & CONCERNS CONGRATULATIONS TO: Rob and Karli Mullally, on the birth of their daughter, Keira Maeve Mullally on 10/2/17
CONDOLENCES TO: Juanita Johnson on the death of her daughter, Kitty Johnson Jean Miller on the death of her father in law, Wayne Thompson
ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 5PM Today • Robertson Chapel
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com • 317-846-3404 info@stlukesumc.com Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Rev. David Williamson Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson