SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 26, 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 4th-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 at 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 26, 2017 PRELUDE LIGHTING of the ADVENT WREATH * WORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYER Kevin Davis
CALL for OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | Romans 8:18-25 Maria Blake (9:30AM) Nate Montgomery (11AM)
MESSAGE | On the Way to Christmas: A Place of Longing Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)
VIDEO STORY * WORSHIP * BENEDICTION * standing, as able
GIVING UPDATE We are off to a strong start to our 2018 stewardship campaign. So far we have raised $2,900,000 of our $5,556,000 goal (65%). If you haven’t yet submitted your pledge, doing so quickly will allow us to begin planning for our fully-funded budget for 2018! Thank you!
ANNOUNCEMENTS WORSHIP... 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 846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… CHURCH TOUR | November 28 • 6:30 – 7:30PM • Main
Office Did you know that St Luke’s has a prayer chapel? Do you know the meaning of our various stained glass windows? Explore our facility and learn a bit of our history as well. Childcare available upon request. Register at stlukesumc.com or contact Debra Peek at peekd@stlukesumc.com.
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 musical guests Sylvia McNair and the Whiteland Community High School Rhythm Masters. An offering will be taken to support 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 for food and conversation. Each month includes breakfast, a devotional and conversation on living with purpose today! No registration needed.
CHARGE CONFERENCE | December 3 • 11:45AM – 2PM
• Parlor Join us for this annual church meeting. A soup and salad lunch ($5) will be served at 11:45AM. Please RSVP at 317-846-3404 by 11/26. Childcare available.
UMW CHRISTMAS DINNER | December 4 • 6:30PM •
Great Hall Women celebrate UMW’s 2017 mission work with this free dinner; 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.
STARTING POINT | December 10 • 10:45AM or 12:15PM •
C115 Are you new to St. Luke’s? Come and learn more about us in 30 minutes, leaving with recommended next steps to help you find your place within St. Luke’s. Childcare available upon request.
SERVE… ANGEL TREE MINISTRY | Today
Visit the Christmas tree in the Gathering Area and West Passage to learn how to purchase gifts for a family or youth who will be joining us on December 17 for their Christmas shopping.
DECK THE HALLS – DONATE A POINSETTIA! |
stlukesumc.com Fill our building with vibrant color! For $10, extend hospitality throughout the holiday season. Donate in honor or memory of a loved one by 12/14; order cards can be found at the Welcome Centers or the main office. A donor list will be published 12/17 and 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 part-time Children’s Assistant and part-time facilities team member. Job descriptions at stlukesumc.com.
JOYS & CONCERNS BAPTISMS 9:30AM Traditional Sawyer William Robert Smith, son of Lawson and Michelle Smith 11AM Traditional Lucas Brady Fisher, son of Kristi Fisher
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Rob and Karli Mullally on the birth of their daughter, Keira Maeve Mullally
CONDOLENCES TO: Dianna Brewer on the death of her son, Kenneth Hackett
ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 5PM Third Sunday • 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