12.10.2023 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.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES NORTH INDY Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM MIDTOWN Contemporary at 11AM ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube: Traditional Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM Contemporary Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM
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 • Text: STLUKESUMC to 77977 • Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 • Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
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 December. There will be evening hours on 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 GUIDED MEDITATIONS NORTH INDY • 9-9:30AM - PRAYER CHAPEL Seeking a chance to slow down and center? Join us for 15 minutes of guided meditation in the Prayer Chapel on the south side of Robertson Chapel. Enter through Door 2 or Robertson Chapel. CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION NORTH INDY • 9:30AM – 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.
ALTAR FLOWERS The altar flowers today are in loving memory of Adam Miller. EAST ART GALLERY DECEMBER : ADVENT SPECIAL INSTALLATION The members of the Studio Three Art Ministries and others are creating an Advent Calendar that will feature a new work of art each day from December 1st through Christmas Day. If you check in periodically, you’ll see twenty five empty frames fill up as we count down the days until Christmas. We’re so grateful to this talented group of artists for sharing their gifts with us in the gallery this year! STARTING POINT DECEMBER 10 - FOLLOWING ALL SERVICES 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! SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP DECEMBER 10 AT 12:30 - 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. Register online: stlukesumc.com/specialneeds
PASTOR ERIC BURTON-KRIEGER CELEBRATION SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 FROM 12:15-2PM - GREAT HALL The Burton-Kriegers are starting a new adventure in Atlanta. We will miss them and are so thankful for the years of ministry we have shared together. Join us for a light lunch, time together, and lots of great memories of our time with the Burton-Kriegers. RSVP at stlukesumc.com/pastoreric
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CONNECT JOY SWING JAZZ CHRISTMAS CONCERT DECEMBER 12 AT 7PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL Come celebrate the season at the JoySwing Christmas Classics Concert, a jazzy musical tribute to Jesus. The JoySwing Jazz Orchestra will provide a lively setting for praising the coming of the savior. The concert is offered free of charge but a free-will offering in support of a St. Luke’s charitable partner will be taken. The concert is presented as an in-person event and will be live streamed. No registration is needed. YOUNG ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 12 FROM 7-9PM Join the YA Ministry at Books & Brews at their 9402 Uptown Dr Suite 1400, Indianapolis location on December 12 for a cookie decorating, gift exchange, game night! All 20’s and 30’s are invited for this connection event. To participate in the gift exchange, please bring a $10 gift. THE LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE DECEMBER 19 AT 7PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL Join us for a contemplative service on Tuesday, December 19th. This service is designed to provide hope and healing for those who find Advent and Christmas difficult, lonely, or are in a season of grief. No registration and open to all. COLLEGE+ CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 20 AT 7PM - LUKE’S LODGE College Plus are young people post high school through 22 years of age. Come and see your friends, meet new ones, and celebrate Christmas with fun games and food. Register online at stlukesumc.com/students ALL YOUTH OVERNIGHTER DECEMBER 22 AT 7PM - DECEMBER 23 AT 8AM Our yearly overnighter is back! This is for all students in grades 5-12. The theme of this year’s overnighter is “All of the Days.” So every hour we will be celebrating a different holiday—both big and small! One hour may be Christmas then Thanksgiving, and then maybe National Pancake Day. Some activities combine ages but most of the night High School and Middle School students will be in their own spaces. Students will connect with their peers, while also experiencing “The Whole Youth Ministry” together. Register online: stlukesumc.com/students WINTER SUMMIT JANUARY 13 STARTS AT 8:30AM - NORTH INDY We believe God has an amazing vision for our future and we’re inviting you to join us and be the first to hear about it! We set-aside this event every year for our church to gather and our leaders to be challenged and equipped to live out
God’s vision in our community. There will be breakout sessions that are ministry specific where you can how help move our mission into action. Registration coming soon!
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
GRIEFSHARE STARTING FEBRUARY 7 AT 3:15 OR 6:15PM - NORTH INDY Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your loved one’s belongings? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Unsure of how you’ll go on? Join us for GriefShare a 13-week study that lets you find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. There is no cost for the class. Workbooks are available at the meetings for a one time cost of $20. Scholarships are available. To sign up visit: stlukesumc.com/griefshare DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 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 DEMENTIA FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - 10AM, ZOOM The Dementia Friends Workshop seeks to build awareness of and break down stigmas surrounding various forms of dementia (Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal, Pick’s disease, vascular, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, mixed dementia, and more) and implement practical changes that make life easier to navigate for those with dementia and their loved ones. Sign up at stlukesumc. com/events
CHANGE THE WORLD
ANGEL TREE DECEMBER 16 Every year, we come together to be angels for others by sponsoring and supporting hundreds of children and their families with Christmas gifts and household items. Donated gifts are collected by St. Luke’s volunteers. Participating families in need come to St. Luke’s to shop for their family at our special holiday store on December 16. There are three ways you can be an angel: You can sponsor a child by purchasing gifts (Return gifts to the church by 12/10). You can volunteer to help sort and setup gifts (12/10 & 12/15) for the store or shop with families at the Angel Tree store (12/16). You can give a donation to support our Angel Tree mission. For more information and to sign up visit: stlukesumc.com/christmas
ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude Introit | For Unto Us a Child Is Born - Chancel Choir Call to Worship | Rev. Eric Burton Leader: Stop. Listen. Pay attention. Love is coming near. People: We wait in the love of the coming Messiah that transforms us. Leader: The Hope Bringer, Peace Maker, Joy Sustainer grows in a womb, preparing to be born among us. People: We wait in the love of the coming Messiah that transforms us. Leader: We long for the coming of the Child who will transform the world, bringing justice where injustice reigns, fullness where hunger persists, and favor to the ones the world calls lowly. People: We wait in the love of the coming Messiah that transforms us. Leader: So let us join our voices and our lives in magnifying God, our Savior! ALL: We come to wait and to declare the coming of the Love that transforms us! Amen. Opening Hymn | Angels From the Realms of Glory #220 Bringing in the Light | Elin Dawley Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay Advent Candle Liturgy - The Sampson Family Anthem | Christmas Songs of Joy - KidzSing Announcements Baptism | Louisa Pearl Quick, daughter of Karl & Lori Quick Dismissal of Children Prayer | Rev. MaryAnn Moman Call for Offering | Rev. Rob Fuquay Offertory | The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy Doxology Scripture Reading | Isaiah 40:27-31 Message | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Closing Hymn | Love Came Down at Christmas #242 Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay Postlude