SUNDAY | DECEMBER 24, 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 4thgrade 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 & cookies outside Robertson Chapel following the 9:30 & 11AM services. We will not be meeting Christmas or New Year’s mornings.
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. We will not be meeting Christmas or New Year’s mornings.
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.
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com | 317-846-3404 | info@stlukesumc.com
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Rev. David Williamson Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
order of worship S U N D A Y, D E C E M B E R 2 4 , 2 0 1 7
PRELUDE Selection of Christmas Music Sandy Williams, Guitar; Kara Spurlock, Violin; Charles Manning, Organ
* OPENING CAROLS Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | No. 240 The First Noel | No. 245
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson (9:30AM) Mindie Moore (11AM)
LIGHTING of the ADVENT WREATH Bob, Kelly, Kate, and James Weaver (9:30AM) Lisa Lamb and Gustanna Moss-Chaney (11AM)
SACRAMENT of BAPTISM (9:30AM) ANNOUNCEMENTS SONG Be Born in Me | Bernie Herms and Nicole Nordeman Lauren Walawender, Vocalist
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.
OFFERTORY Jesus, What a Wonderful Child | Traditional Gospel Odeen Mays, Guest Vocalist
* PRAISE to GOD | (Doxology sung to THE FIRST NOEL) 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. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel * standing, as able
* OFFERTORY PRAYER SCRIPTURE | Luke 2:1–7 Olivia Kelly (11AM) Janet Anderson (11AM) In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
MESSAGE | Looking for the Perfect Gift Bishop Mike Coyner
* CLOSING HYMN O Little Town of Bethlehem | No. 230
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE O Come All Ye Faithful | arr. Rupert Browning Charles Manning, Organ
NEW YEAR’S EVE (NORMAL SCHEDULE)
TRADITIONAL 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel
joys & concerns BAPTISMS (9:30AM) Jamison Sebastian Barber, son of Jesse and Lindsay Barber Molly Ruth Eisler, daughter of Bill and Laura Eisler
announcements WORSHIP...
JANUARY SERMON SERIES | January 7 – 28
Join us for our new series Supernatural: Praying for the Power of God.
COMMUNION ELEMENTS
The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door just east 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 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@ stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT... BUILDING CLOSURE
The building will be closed December 28 – 29 and will reopen on January 2.
ADULT CLASSES AND SMALL GROUPS
Kick off the New Year by joining a new class or small group! Many are off to a fresh start in January. For full information, stop by a Connect Here booth or grab a new winter/spring catalog before you leave the building tonight. Books are available in the Connections bookstore.
WINTER/SPRING CATALOG
The new catalog, filled with classes, events and activities that are scheduled for the next several months, is here! Be sure to grab one before you leave the building.
SHARE THE GIFT OF MUSIC
Professional DVDs of the Christmas Candlelight Concert, featuring Sylvia McNair and various St. Luke’s musical groups, are available in Connections bookstore. Get your copy for $20; quantities limited!
COUNT DOWN TO NOON | December 31 • 9:30 & 11AM • Children’s
Clubhouse Elementary kids will enjoy a fun New Year’s Eve celebration with confetti, blow horns and prayer time capsules. Of course, we will celebrate with an exciting countdown and engaging praise music!
NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH WALK | December 31 • 6 – 8PM •
Fellowship Hall Take 30 minutes to review 2017 and prepare for 2018. Walking the labyrinth is the perfect way to slow down and contemplate. If you are new to labyrinth walking, a brief introduction is provided. Please enter through Door #1.
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | January 6 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join a monthly gathering of leaders for food and conversation. Each month includes breakfast, a devotional and conversation on living on purpose today! No registration needed.
MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT | Jan. 12 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge
This on-campus, no-cost evening is open to our 5th – 8th graders and their friends. Snacks, worship, teaching and shenanigans all evening long. January’s theme is Nerf and Nachos Night! Bring your Nerf gun if you have one; leave the darts at home. Contact Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc.com for more info.
SAVE THE DATE! | February 9, 10 and 11 You won’t want to miss joining us as we host world renowned preacher Grace Imathiu for a weekend of inspiration. For complete details, visit stlukesumc.com or pick up a winter/spring Ministry Catalog. HIGH SCHOOL SKI RETREAT | February 16 – 18 • Beechpoint Christian
Camp, MI The Winter Retreat is being planned and we need to know who wants to shred the slopes! $185 – $230. Price varies if you don’t plan on skiing or if you register early. Bonfires, worship, skiing, tobogganing, free time, gym activities and more! Contact Josh at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com for more information.
HOLY LAND TRIP
Join Rob and Susan Fuquay on a once in a lifetime trip to Israel in September, 2018. Information at Connect Here booth and church office.
SECURITY UPDATE
Door #4 is fully open to W125 and the restrooms. If entering during the weekday, press the buzzer into the hallway and someone at the front desk will let you further into the building. After 5PM, please use door #6 or #7. Seven new handicapped parking spaces are also now available outside of doors #6 and #7.
SERVE... GODSPELL AUDITIONS | January 6, 10AM and January 8, 6PM • Choir Room This musical highlights the parables of Jesus, through a multi-ethnic and interfaith cast. Performances are April 20 and 21. Come prepared to sing; an accompanist will be provided. Also casting actors who play an instrument. Contact Bob Zehr at zehrb@stlukesumc.com with questions. 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 an opening for a part-time facilities team member. The job description is at stlukesumc.com.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for volunteers to help with our videography efforts at St. Luke’s. Experience shooting with a DSLR camera needed. Video editing experience is a plus. Flexible schedule with availability during day time hours and weekends is desirable. Contact Deleath Blomberg at blombergd@stlukesumc.com if interested.
3PM Children’s Service | Sanctuary 5 & 7PM Contemporary Services | Robertson Chapel 5, 7 & 9PM Candlelight Services | Sanctuary 11PM Candlelight Communion Service | Robertson Chapel