Happy Thanksgiving
November 24, 2019
welcome CONNECT HERE Stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or Chapel for information on small groups, classes and ways to serve. PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the Prayer Request 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. HOSPITALIZED? HAVE A NEW BABY? Call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com. If you have a medical emergency after hours and need a pastor, call the church office and follow instructions.
CONNECTIONS GIFT & BOOKSTORE HOURS Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 12:30PM PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide nursery and Sunday School for newborns through 4thgraders. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Live-streaming of worship is available for nursing moms in E126. You can also 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. YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon. YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 8th Grade: Sundays, 9:30AM at the Lodge. At 11AM, Middle School Music Ministry in the Lodge. For more information or to register, contact Heather; kenisonh@stlukesumc.com 9th-12th Grade: Sundays, 9AM the Hub located in C124 inside Door 15. Students will attend 9:30 services together. To sign up for Small Groups, contact Travis; bannont@stlukesumc.com. LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Fall Ministry 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, Senior Pastor Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger, Executive Pastor Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross, Teaching & Guest Experience Pastor Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross, Pastor of Mobilization & Outreach Rev. Regina Proctor, Pastor of Care Ministries Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis • Mindie Moore
We’re Glad You’re Here!
Thank you for signing the attendance pad with at least one piece of contact information when it is passed. New guests: learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the worship attendance folders and stop at the Welcome Center for a gift. Be sure to join us across from the sanctuary after worship for coffee and donuts.
order of worship S U N D AY, N O V E M B E R 2 4 , 2 0 19
PRELUDE Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart | arr. Mark Hayes Michael Conley, Piano
WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* HYMN Come, Ye Thankful People, Come | No. 694
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger 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 | No. 70 * GREETING ONE ANOTHER BAPTISMS (9:30 & 11AM) * standing, as able
ANTHEM And God Gave Music | Darla Eshelman New Song; Kathrine Kouns, Director; Matthew Trefethen, Cello
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 Improvisation on Jesus Loves Me MIchael Conley, Piano (8:15AM) Thanks Be To God | arr. Douglas Wagner Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director (9:30 & 11AM)
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 * PRAYER of DEDICATION PRESENTATION of SCRIPTURE Matt Russell, Susan Loomis, Ken Knowles, Brent Nibarger
MESSAGE | Let Praise Change Your World Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Festival for Thanksgiving Judy Williams, organ (8:15AM) Improvisation on Now Thank We All Our God Michael Conley, organ (9:30 & 11AM)
Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis is a partnership of congregations and community organizations responding to the crisis of children and their families who are homeless. Serve while the families are staying at the Lodge the week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 24 – Dec . 1! For more information or to sign up, contact outreach@stlukesumc.com Join us as we work to Feed the 5000 this Thanksgiving! With your help we’ll be providing meals to at Cathedral Kitchen, a community meal (served Wednesday Night Live-style) at the Great Hall along with delivering meals around the city. With so many ways to serve this Thanksgiving – we have a place for you! To sign up, contact outreach@stlukesumc.com.
To donate, text STLUKESUMC to 77977
joys & concerns TODAY’S BAPTISMS: Jack Conner Beeson, son of John & Stephanie Beeson (9:30AM) Matthew JD Beeson, son of John & Stephanie Beeson (9:30AM) Edward Joseph Weingartner, son of Daria & Joseph Weingartner (9:30AM Contem) Landon William Moore, son of Kalye Moore (11AM)
CONDOLENCES TO: Family and friends of Kathy Wynne
announcements WORSHIP...
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CONCERTS | Dec. 6, 7:30PM; Dec. 7, 4 and 7:30PM • Sanctuary 350 voices, a full orchestra and others present an evening of Christmas favorites. Come early as parking and seating becomes full well before concert time. Free tickets available this morning at the Connect Here booths. Please note, our special one–way traffic pattern for special events will be in effect during the concerts.
HOPE SERVICE | Dec. 10 • 7 – 8:30PM • Parlor For families who have experienced pregnancy loss or the loss of an infant. Join us for a service of remembrance and hope. Light refreshments served; childcare available. For more information, contact Pastor Regina at proctorr@stlukesumc.com.
COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Enter through the exterior door west of door #1. If someone in a healthcare facility or homebound would like communion, notify Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404 or davisk@stlukesumc.com.
GROW… THANKSGIVING MEAL | Nov. 28 • 11AM • Great Hall Come be thankful and join in our Wednesday Night Live-style meal. Share a delicious meal and table with your neighbors, community and other St. Lukers this Thanksgiving! Register at stlukesumc.com.
ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE | Dec. 1 • 12:30 – 2PM • Great Hall Join us as Lay Leadership nominations are presented for approval and Rob gives his report on 2019 ministry accomplishments. Lunch - $5 per person. Registration required at stlukesumc.com.
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | Dec. 7 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join this monthly gathering for food and conversation – a great space to learn ways to serve and connect with St. Luke’s leaders. No registration needed.
STARTING POINT | Dec. 8 • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 New to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to find your place within our church. Childcare available.
giving update
To date, our stewardship campaign has raised $2,465,936 million with 646 pledges submitted. That puts us at 50% to our goal. We are so happy with this progress but would love to reach our goal by the end of the year. Please consider making your commitment this week by submitting your pledge card.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER | Dec. 9 • 6:30 – 9PM • Fellowship Hall Join us for a buffet meal provided by Chef Joseph, entertainment by violinist Pam Close and the installation of new officers. $5 per person. Register at stlukesumc.com.
YOUNG ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY | Dec. 13 • 6:30 – 8:30PM • Meagann
Bowman’s house Take a break and spend time with friends! Compete in our ugly Christmas sweater contest and bring the funniest pair of socks you can find for our Funny Sock Exchange. Register at stlukesumc.com and email Mindie (moorem@stlukesumc.com) for directions and more info.
HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY AND OVERNIGHTER
Dec. 21 – 22 • 6PM - 10:30AM • Lodge Kick off with our Christmas Party (ends at 9:30PM) and stay for the overnighter! Enjoy games, food, time with friends and a service component at the party. Stay for the overnighter if you can and stay up all night with more games and possibly watch a movie! Sign-up today at stlukesumc.com and be sure to select which of the two events (or both) you are coming to. Total cost: $5.
GO… CHRISTMAS DECORATING | Today • 12:30 – 6PM We would welcome any time you can spare in our decorating efforts as we deck the halls of our worship spaces, Gathering Area and East Passage. Join the fun as we kick-off Advent!
ANGEL TREE | Today • Gathering Area & East Passage Stop by the tables today to pick a child’s list for Christmas gifts. All gifts are due back by 12/8, the sorting day! You can sign up to serve in various ways this season at our tables.
POLITICAL LETTER WRITING WORKSHOP | Today • 12:15 – 2PM • N103/104 Learn techniques to writing effective letters to legislators and newspapers so your voice is heard. SERVING FAIR INSERT If you took your Serving Fair insert home or weren’t here to get one a few weeks ago, stop by the office and pick up one to fill out. We’d love to help you get plugged into serving at St. Luke’s! Inserts can be returned at a Connect Here booth, in an offering plate or at the main office.
FEED EVERYONE Could you be part of a food rescue team, picking up food at Trader Joe’s in Castleton the first Saturday of each month and delivering to Pride Academy where volunteers will help you unload, feeding those in need that very day? Contact Jim Andrews at 317-900-3216 or jmandrews223@gmail.com for more info. A van or SUV is required.
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS IN OUR SANCTUARY Pre-order a special edition table topper of our Sanctuary, specially designed by Pilgrim Imports for $21.95. 100 available. Stop by the bookstore today to see a sample. Arrival date: Dec. 8.
PAID CAREGIVERS NEEDED Do you love working with kids (infants – tweens) so that parents can attend classes and small groups? Our caregivers are positive, playful, reliable, punctual and love children! Our greatest needs are Tues. mornings and Wed. evenings. Interested in more info? Contact Lauren at hackerl@stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404.
JOB OPENINGS We are excited to add three new positions to our staff: Dir. of Children’s Ministries, Children’s Special Needs Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant for Care Ministries. Applications can be found at stlukesumc.com.