SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 4, 2018
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 get connected as we prepare for Lent, please stop by the tables outside of the Sanctuary or outside of Robertson Chapel for information on Grace Imathiu and Lenten Small Groups.
PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on 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 after each 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.
RESTLESS CHILD AREA When your child needs a break during worship, enjoy our streamed services at the east end of the Gathering Area or in the Central Passage outside of the Chapel.
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 the Chapel after the 9:30 & 11AM services.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 8th Grade – Sundays, 9:30 in the Great Hall. Students break out to the Modge (5th & 6th), Great Hall (7th/Confirmation), and C124 (8th); Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45 at Luke’s Lodge. 9th - 12th Grade – Sundays, 9:30 at Luke’s Lodge; Weekly Bible Studies Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth
LEARN MORE For more information on classes and activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/Spring Ministry catalog or visit stlukesumc.com.
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, F E B R U A RY 4, 2018
PRELUDE Hymn to Joy | arr. Michael R. Keller Wesleyan Ringers; Barbara Hobbs, Director; Jim Butz, Trumpet; Charles Manning, Organ
* HYMN Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee | No. 89, sts. 1, 2, 3
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH Mindie Moore A Modern Affirmation | No. 885 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
* OUR SONG CONTINUES Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee | No. 89, st. 4
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)
ANTHEM Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs | Mark Hayes Jennifer Shuck, Vocalist (8:15AM) Holy, Holy, Holy | Felix Mendelssohn Chancel Choir (9:30 & 11AM)
* 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY ANTHEM Hallelujah | Leonard Cohen, arr. Joel Raney Wesleyan Ringers
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 94 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; Amen.
* PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Acts 8:26-31, 35-39 Life Scout Matthew Holtz (8:15AM) Life Scout Sean Faulk (9:30AM) Life Scout Kyle Faulk (11AM)
MESSAGE | Supernatural – Praying for the Power of God: What’s My Purpose? Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
Communion Prayer We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own goodness, but in your unfailing mercy. We thank you for your presence in this meal and for offering us your unconditional acceptance and love. We surrender ourselves and our concerns into your loving hands. In Christ’s name, Amen. All are welcome to receive Communion. As we do so, join in singing the songs on the screen. Gluten free elements are located inside the plastic bags in the baskets being passed.
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fairest Lord Jesus | arr. Carter Jim Butz, flugel horn; Charles Manning, piano
joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS Todd & Monica Morrissey on the birth of their daughter, Vivian Rose on Jan. 18 CONDOLENCES Michael and Denise Davidson on the death of his dad, William Davidson Barbara Querry and family on the death of her husband, Ralph Querry
announcements WORSHIP...
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Third Sunday • 5PM • Chapel COMMUNION ELEMENTS The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Enter through the exterior door west of the main entrance. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 317846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES | Feb. 14 Join us at noon in Robertson Chapel or 7PM in the Sanctuary as we begin Lent and our sermon series, Faith Expeditions.
CONNECT... WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! Join us for a chicken stir fry and quinoa cabbage salad dinner, and PB&J spread for the little ones ($5) from 5:30 – 6:15PM in the Great Hall. Children’s choirs and adult classes meet from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Full information is in the Ministry Catalog.
PRAYER INITIATIVE | Feb. 7 • 5:45PM • Fellowship Hall Our Prayer Initiative for 2018, led by Sara Cobb, will take prayer at St. Luke’s to a more intentional level & everyone is invited to participate. Join Sara to hear the background of this initiative, brainstorm ideas and pray for our pastors and church.
COLLEGE PARENT GATHERING | Feb. 8 • 6PM • Rusty Bucket Gather with other parents of college students in a relaxed environment and hear about our upcoming Lenten Small Groups. No RSVP needed. Contact Mindie Moore at moorem@stlukesumc.com with questions.
STARTING POINT | Feb. 11 • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 Are you new to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to help you find your place within St. Luke’s. Childcare available.
WEDDING TOUR | Feb. 11 • 12:15PM We will showcase both spaces (the Sanctuary and the Chapel) used for weddings. Meet in the main office to begin the tour. Contact Allison Flickinger at flickingera@stlukesumc. com with questions.
IMMIGRATION 101 | Feb. 16 • 7 – 8:30PM • Fellowship Hall Join Angela Adams, Indy-based immigration attorney and St. Luke’s member, as she shares the experience of clients working to become legal residents. Some of her clients will be joining her.
HIGH SCHOOL SKI RETREAT | Feb. 16 – 18 Who wants to shred the slopes? Bonfires, worship, skiing, tobogganing, free time and more! $215– $230. Contact Josh at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com for more info.
EARLY YEARS DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT | Feb. 17 • 5 – 7:30PM • Fellowship 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. Register at stlukesumc.com and nominate the movie to be shown. Adults wanting to help can contact Lauren Hacker at hackerl@stlukesumc.com.
MOVIE & MISSIONS | Feb. 17 • 5 – 7:30PM • Clubhouse Kindergarten – 4th graders will enjoy a meal and movie, followed by a service project. Bring a canned good or travel-sized toiletries as your admission ticket. Register at stlukesumc.com and email Lisa Meredith at meredithl@stlukesumc.com with questions.
4TH-6TH GRADE SUPERSTART RETREAT | March 2 & 3 Join national preteen ministries at Trader’s Point Christian Church. Worship, speakers and activities provide the ultimate conference experience. $65 covers meals, conference and a Saturday activity. Register by 2/25; contact Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc. com for more info.
MINISTRY WITH WORKSHOP | March 3 • 9AM – 12PM • Clubhouse
Sponsored by the IN Annual Conference and led by Pastor Jamalyn, this free workshop teaches how to create relationships with, not for, under-resourced neighbors to create transformation. Register at inumc.org (search for “Ministry WITH”).
8TH GRADE RETREAT | April 28-29 High School leaders are preparing our first ever retreat to ensure 8th graders are ready for high school. Worship, games, BBQ and adventures predicted! Contact Josh at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com for info; register at stlukesumc.com. Early registration through 2/11: $50.
SERVE… BRIDGES INFORMATION SESSION | Feb. 11 • 12:30 – 1:30PM • C110 Consider encouraging someone who is under-resourced or just needs a second chance. Make a difference when change gets hard! Attend training and meet 4-6 hours per month with someone in our Getting Ahead Program. Contact Andrea Leadford at leadforda@ stlukesumc.com.
ST. LUKE’S PRAYS FOR OUR COMMUNITY | Wednesdays • 6:30PM •
Luke’s Lodge Join this prayer group to investigate and pray for our Feb. Outreach partner: Sierra Leone Health and Education Partners.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESIDENTS’ DAY SERVICE | Feb. 19 • 9AM – 3PM Students will be serving indoors, on service projects around our community. Adults (free) also needed that day. Students are $10 to cover transportation costs. Register at stlukesumc.com by 2/11; email Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc.com with questions.
EARLY YEARS VOLUNTEERS If you love young children, we would love your help Sunday mornings, leading a short music or story time! Contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com for information.
ROSEBUD MISSION TRIP | June 23 – July 1 Construction, serving meals, working at a thrift shop, holding a VBS and visiting a nursing home are all on the agenda. $350+transportation. For information, contact Kathie Clemenz at kkclemenz@sbcglobal.net.
GLS LEADERSHIP TEAM As we host the Global Leadership Summit in August, we are looking for people who are enthusiastic about the GLS and interested in spreading the word to our community. Contact Deleath Blomberg at blombergd@stlukesumc.com to get involved!
DONATE THE GIFT OF BEAUTY Consider donating a Sanctuary flower arrangement in honor/memory of someone for $100. Floral arrangers will work with you on design. Contact Dawn Fitch at fitchd@ stlukesumc.com to schedule a date.
WORSHIP SERVICES FEBRUARY 11 Worship services next week will be meeting at their regular times (8:15, 9:30 and 11AM). Services at each hour will be combined in the Sanctuary so that everyone will hear Rev. Grace Imathiu in person! No services will be held in Robertson Chapel.