SUNDAY | DECEMBER 31, 2017
Welcome! WE’RE GLAD
YOU ARE HERE!
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 3rdgrade 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.
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.
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 AY, D E C E M B E R 31, 201 7
PRELUDE Charles Manning, Organ
WELCOME and CALL TO WORSHIP Mindie Moore Leader: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. All: From everlasting to everlasting, you are God.
* HYMN Love Divine, All Loves Excelling | No. 384 Joy to the World | No. 246 (st. 4)
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH A Modern Affirmation 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 God the Father, Infinite in wisdom, power, and love, Whose mercy is over all God’s works, And whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, The gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, The ground of our hope, And the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit As the divine presence in our lives, Whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance Of the truth of Christ, And find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself In the service of love As set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, To the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.
* GLORY to GOD | No. 70 * GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS PREPARATION for PRAYER Come and Fill Taizé Community Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You alone, O Lord, are holy. Come and fill our hearts with your peace, Alleluia.
* standing, as able
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 ANTHEM Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies | Allan Robert Petker Mark Squire, Vocalist (8:15AM) Go, Tell It on the Mountain | arr. Carolyn Jennings Chancel Choir (9:30 & 11AM)
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
* PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Matthew 9:14 – 17 Deb Peek (8:15AM) Chad Bocock (9:30AM) Ben Lamb (11AM)
MESSAGE Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
* CLOSING HYMN This Is a Day of New Beginnings | No. 383
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Charles Manning, Organist
joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS To Lance & Mary Farrell on the birth of their son, Maxwell James. Grandparents, Roberta Anderson & Robert Keck, Uncle and Aunt, Jason & Dawn Bick
CONDOLENCES Rob and Cathi Wineland and family on the death of his mother Cora Rae Wineland Joe and Kerry Bieschke and family on the death of his brother-in-law Rick and Janet Barb on the death of their nephew, Steven R. Lempke
announcements WORSHIP...
TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Third Sunday • 5PM • Chapel 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.
JANUARY SERMON SERIES | January 7 – 28
Join us for our new series Supernatural: Praying for the Power of God.
CONNECT... 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 NOW in Connections bookstore. Get your copy for $20; quantities limited!
COUNT DOWN TO NOON | Today • 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 YEARS’S EVE LABYRINTH WALK | Today • 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.