February 3, 2019
WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for signing the attendance pad with at least one piece of contact information when it is passed. New guests: 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 Stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or 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? Have a new baby? Call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@stlukesumc.com, so we can care for you. If you have a medical emergency after hours and need a pastor, call the church office and follow instructions.
CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE HOURS Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 1PM; 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 nursery and Sunday School for newborns through 4thgrade children. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Live streaming of worship is available for nursing moms in E126. YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon. YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th – 8th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM, 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, Luke’s Lodge. LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/ Spring catalog or visit stlukesumc.com.
WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | February 3, 2019 OPENING SONG CALL to WORSHIP Matt Bays
* WORSHIP PRAYER Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Kory Bickel (9:30AM) Nancy Hopper (11AM)
MESSAGE | Is the Bible Reliable? Rev. Rob Fuquay (9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
COMMUNION * SENDING OUT * standing, as able
We’re Glad You’re Here!
Thank you for signing the attendance pad with at least one piece of contact information when it is passed. New guests: learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the pew backs and find a gift for you at the Welcome Center.
CONNECT... ARTIST’S EXHIBIT | Today • 10AM – 12:30PM • Balcony Celebrate Black History Month with artist Kenneth Hordge, a local artist who creates powerful pieces with his fingers. NEW CLASSES STARTING Forgiveness through Letting Go, by Adam Hamilton. This class will help you move from hurt and anger to reconciliation and grace. Led by Laura Marine. Weds, Feb. 6-27 in E212, 6:15 – 7:30PM. Register online or just show up. Book in Connections bookstore. Encore class starts Bad Girls of the Bible today, led by Patti Davis at 11AM in the Parlor. Stop by a Connect Here booth for more info. ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE | Feb. 5 • 7 – 8:30PM Spiritual Life Center Dori Chandler from Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light offers a faith-based approach to environmental bills moving through the 2019 IN General Assembly. Discover actions you can take. WNL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING | 6:15 – 7:30PM Fellowship Hall Celebrate Black History Month with special programming. 2/6: Artists Respond to Social Justice; 2/13: Lynching Quilt Project; 2/20: Black History: Learn it! Love it! Live it!; 2/27: Rejoice in the Arts. Check out stlukesumc. com for more details! EARLY YEARS DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT | Feb. 9 • 5 – 7:30PM Great Hall 3-5 year olds will enjoy pizza, games and a drive-in movie for $5! Before arriving, construct and decorate a “car” to sit in during our movie. Parents can head out for date night or are welcome to stay for the best volunteer job ever! Contact Lauren at hackerl@stlukesumc.com to help. Register at stlukesumc.com. STARTING POINT | Feb. 10 • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 New to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to help you find your place within our church. Childcare available. MAYOR BALLARD PRESENTS LESS OIL OR MORE CASKETS Feb. 12 • 7 – 8PM • Fellowship Hall The subtitle of the mayor’s new book is The National Security Argument for Moving Away From Oil. It’s a call to action for us to change our ideas about transportation in America. Book signing following presentation. VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY FOR OUR SWEET SENIORS Feb. 14 • 10:30AM – Noon • N101 Dr. Carver McGriff will share a devotion on “LOVE”. Light refreshments will be served, as well as special entertainment from our own St. Luke’s musicians, including Ken Knowles. Expect many special treats and surprises! RSVP to Dawn Fitch at fitchd@stlukesumc.com or 317-8463404, ext. 338 by February 10.
HIGH SCHOOL SKI TRIP | Feb. 15 – 17 • Bittersweet Ski Resort, MI Skiing, snowboarding, group games and relaxation are scheduled, so invite friends and join the fun! Cost includes ski/snowboard rental and lift ticket. Check out more specifics and register at stlukesumc.com. MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY OF SERVICE | Feb. 18 • 9AM – 5PM • Lodge Our annual President’s Day service day is right around the corner so sign up now! We will serve some of our St. Luke’s partners and especially need adult leaders. Sign up at stlukesumc.com or contact Heather at kenisonh@stlukesumc.com. 5–6TH GRADE MODGE RETREAT | Mar. 1 – 2 • 7PM – 3PM • Modge We take over Luke’s Lodge for 24 hours of activities, worship and small groups! $50 cost includes meals and pass to Zip City with unlimited Zip Line, Laser Tag, Rock Wall and Ropes Course. Our theme: STAND OUT – we break down Daniel’s story. Sign up at stlukesumc.com and contact Heather at kenisonh@stlukesumc.com with questions. FAMILY PROMISE | Mar. 3 – 10 As St. Luke’s supports homeless families, 100 volunteers will be needed to serve meals, sleep overnight as hosts at Luke’s Lodge and provide transportation. Sign up at stlukesumc.com or in the West Passage today. Contact Bob Dillingham at robertdillingham@yahoo.com for information. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM REGISTRATION | Jan. 28 – Mar. 1 Fall 2019 registration packets can be picked up, for children 10 months – 5 years (by 8/1/19), outside the preschool office (E127) on Sundays, or Mon. – Fri., 9AM – 2:30PM. For tour or info call Carol at 317-846-3399.
SERVE… SHOW YOUR LOVE | Feb. 6 • 6 – 7:30PM • East Passage Keep a servant’s heart in your child beyond the holidays. We invite elementary families to an evening of service, education and fellowship, as they color Valentines for youth grieving the loss of a parent. Parents will learn more about Brooke’s Place. Contact Anne Miller at akmiller22@ gmail.com with questions. Sign up at stlukesumc.com. LENTEN SMALL GROUP HOSTS Are you interested in hosting a small group during Lent? If so, send an email to Dorothy Eads at eadsd@stlukesumc.com. WNL CAREGIVERS NEEDED | Wednesdays • 6 – 7:45PM If you would love to help families enrolled in classes or learning English in our ENL program, and you love children, we need your help! Volunteer caregivers are needed on Wednesday evenings in our baby or toddler rooms. Contact Lauren Hacker at hackerl@stlukesumc.com for more information. MISSION of the MONTH | February Project Transformation engages young adults in purposeful leadership and ministry, support children in holistic development, and connect churches with communities. Volunteer readers are needed for summer 2019. To Learn more please contact outreach@stlukesumc.com.
JOYS & CONCERNS CONGRATULATIONS TO: Stanford and Amber Jackson on the birth of their daughter, Sadie Olivia Jackson on January 29
CONDOLENCES TO: Barbara Kunhs, Steve and Janet Schoo family, and Dan and Diane Motto on the death of Dale Kuhns Jane Tuerk and Jim Tuerk and family on the death of Robert Tuerk
ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM | Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM | Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 5PM Third Sunday | Robertson 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. 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. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis and Mindie Moore