December 23, 2018_Traditional Worship guide by St. Luke's UMC

God NEEDS you

December 23, 2018

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 Winter/Spring catalog or visit 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, D E C E M B E R 2 3 , 2 0 18

PRELUDE The Colours of Christmas | John Rutter (9:30 & 11AM) Greensleeves Fantasia | Anne McGinty St. Luke’s Flute Choir, Carol Dennis Director

INTROIT O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Moira Bell, Acolyte; Katherine Simcox, Vocalist * OPENING HYMN The First Noel | No. 245 * ACT of PRAISE (words on screen) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger

LIGHTING of the ADVENT WREATH Come Lord Jesus | Joel Raney Refrain: Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our sins and fears release us; let us find our rest in thee. Laura Marine, Clara and Olivia Bradford (8:15AM) Jerry, Elizabeth, Grace, Will and Sam Rushton (9:30AM) The Frazer Family (11AM)

ANTHEM The Colors of Christmas | John Rutter (8:15AM) St. Luke’s Flute Choir Sing the Carols of Christmas | arr. Gary Fry(9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir, Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director

PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Regina Proctor 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

* standing, as able

OFFERTORY Trilogy of Carols | arr. Ricky Lombardo St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flute Choir * PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 (sung to O Come, O Come Emmanuel) 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. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. * OFFERTORY PRAYER

SCRIPTURE READING | Matthew 1:18-25 Karen Hobson (8:15AM) Ben Lamb (9:30AM) Matthew Kennedy (11AM)

MESSAGE | Fearless: God Needs You Rev. Rob Fuquay

SONG of RESPONSE Strange Way to Save the World | Mark Harris, David Clark and Don Koch Matt Branic, Vocalist * CLOSING HYMN Love Came Down at Christmas | No. 242 * BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE In Excelsis Deo | arr. Lee Ellis Judy Williams, organ O Come, All Ye Faithful Michael Conley, organist

GIVING UPDATE To date, our stewardship campaign has raised $4 million, which puts us at 90% to our goal. We are 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.

joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Provided by the Lampe family in loving memory of Erica Lampe. CONDOLENCES TO: Ross, Buffy and Nora Perkins on the death of his mother, Joan Perkins Friends of Betty Haught

announcements WORSHIP...

CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Third Sunday • 5PM • Chapel 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 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.

CONNECT… WINTER/SPRING CATALOG Filled with classes and events for the next several months, the catalog is available today. Grab one before you leave the building! For information on classes, stop by a Connect Here booth.

2017 CHRISTMAS CONCERT ON TV Tune in to portions of our 2017 concert being aired for one hour on WNDY (Today at 1PM) and WISH ((12/25 at 8AM).

ST LUKE’S HOLIDAY CLOSURE | Dec. 25 – 29, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 The church building will be closed beginning Christmas Day through January 1. We will be open on Sunday, Dec. 30, for our regular worship schedule.

NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH WALK | Dec. 31 • 6 – 8PM • Fellowship Hall Take 30 minutes to thoughtfully review the year and look forward to 2019. It’s a perfect way to slow down and reflect. If you are new to labyrinth walking, a brief introduction is provided. Enter through our front door (Door #1).

MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | Jan. 5 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join this monthly gathering of men for breakfast, a devotional and conversation about living with purpose. No registration needed.

LIVING BEYOND DEPRESSION | Sundays, Jan. 6 – Feb. 24 • 2 – 3:30PM N101/102 This small group experience addresses depression’s impact on our lives and identifies lifestyle changes that have helped others decrease symptoms. Led by Rev. Regina Proctor. Contact her for more information at proctorr@stlukesumc. com.

HIGH SCHOOL SKI TRIP | Feb. 15 – 17 • Bittersweet Ski Resort, MI Skiing, snowboarding, group games and relaxation will be on the schedule, so invite your friends and join the fun! $185 (before 1/1/19) includes ski/snowboard rental and lift ticket. Check out more specifics and register at stlukesumc.com. Contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com with questions.

FINDING NORMANDY A limited number of former St. Luke’s senior pastor Carver McGriff’s book, Finding Normandy are available in our Connections bookstore. These make great gifts and keepsakes. Stop by today for a copy.

PILGRIMAGE TO MONTGOMERY, AL | March 13 – 16, 2019 The focus of this pilgrimage is a visit to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice (the Lynching Memorial) and the Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. To register (limited to 35) and see complete itinerary contact Bob Zehr at rdzehr@traveltoremember.net.

HIGH SCHOOL CAMP | June 16 – 21 • Epworth Forest We’re going to camp and all students in grades 8 – 12 (this school year) are invited! This is a missional camp, focused on equipping students to be change agents. Lots of group activities and water sports, crafts, an amazing worship band and informative Learning Labs. Something for everyone! Early bird pricing – $325. Register at stlukesumc.com and contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc. com with questions.

WESLEY TOUR OF ENGLAND | June 18 – 27, 2019 Join Rob and Susan Fuquay on a tour of John Wesley’s England next summer. Rob will give lectures and lead worship at many of the sites. We will also visit other highlights in England. For more information, email Bob Zehr at rdzehr@ traveltoremember.net.

SERVE… HELP US “UN-DECORATE” | January 5 • 9AM – Noon • Fellowship Hall What goes up, must come down. Please join us for coffee and bagels as we take down all of the Christmas decorations in the worship spaces and hallways, and prepare for the New Year! Contact Dawn Fitch at fitchd@stlukesumc.com with questions.

EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S Know of someone who would be a great addition to our staff? We currently have openings for a Director of Contemporary Worship and a Pre-school Teacher. Job descriptions at stlukesumc.com.