Going the extra mile February 9, 2020
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CONNECT HERE Stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or Chapel for information on small groups, classes and ways to serve. ELECTRONIC GIVING Donate electronically to St. Luke’s by texting STLUKESUMC to 77977 or going to stlukesumc.com and clicking the dollar sign in the upper right hand corner. PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the Prayer Request 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. HOSPITALIZED? HAVE A NEW BABY? Call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com. If you have a medical emergency after hours and need a pastor, call the church office and follow instructions.
CONNECTIONS GIFT & BOOKSTORE HOURS Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 12:30PM PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide nursery and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-graders. 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. You can also 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. YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies in the West Passage at 10:30AM or noon. YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 8th Grade: Sundays, 9:30AM at the Lodge. At 11AM, Middle School Music Ministry in the Lodge. For more information or to register, contact Heather; kenisonh@stlukesumc.com 9th-12th Grade: Sundays, 9AM the Hub located in C124 inside Door 15. Students will attend 9:30 services together. To sign up for Small Groups, contact Travis; bannont@stlukesumc.com. LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/Spring Ministry Catalog or visit stlukesumc.com. CONTACT US @stlukesindy | stlukesumc.com | info@stlukesumc.com 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 | 317-846-3404 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger, Executive Pastor Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross, Teaching & Guest Experience Pastor Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross, Pastor of Mobilization & Outreach Rev. Regina Proctor, Pastor of Care Ministries Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis • Mindie Moore
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 worship attendance folders and stop at the Welcome Center for a gift. Be sure to join us across from the sanctuary after worship for coffee and donuts.
order of worship S U N D AY, F E B R U A RY 9, 2 0 2 0 PRELUDE Prelude from Te Deum | Marc-Antoine Charpentier Michael Conley, Piano; Pam Close, Violin WELCOME and INVOCATION Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Mindie Moore (11AM) * HYMN Tell Me The Stories of Jesus | No. 277 * AFFIRMATION of FAITH Rev. Regina Proctor A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adpt. 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 the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness and in the life everlasting. Amen.
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* GLORY to GOD | No. 70 * GREETING ONE ANOTHER BAPTISMS (9:30AM) ANTHEM Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone | arr. Chris Tomlin Dr. Jeff Rogers, Guitar/Vocals (8:15AM) Kidzsing and Jubilation choirs and families (9:30 & 11AM) 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 Improvisation on “Be Thou My Vision” Michael Conley, Piano (8:15AM) When I Can Read My Title Clear | Dan Forrest Chancel Choir, Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director; Pam Close, Violin * PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Luke 18:15 – 17 (NRSV) Becky Sondgeroth (8:15AM) Ellen Hostetler (9:30AM) Laura Duvall-Whitson (11AM) MESSAGE | Going the Extra Mile: To Inf luence the Next Generation Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Mindie Moore (11AM) CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Ars Organi | Flor Peeters J.W. Malenkos, organ (8:15AM) Sine Nomine | Traditional Michael Conley, organ (9:30 & 11AM)
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in memory of her loving husband, Paul from his wife Chris Foltz
TODAY’S BAPTISMS: Webb Stephen Hawickhorst, son of Andrew and Emily Hawickhorst Hugh James Hawickhorst, son of Andrew and Emily Hawickhorst
CONDOLENCES TO: Condolences to Mike Moore, and Mike and Elizabeth Ross on the death of Sheila Moore Condolences to Jeff and Lois Lohse on the death of Jeff’s mother, Jeanette Lohse Bob Shive on the death of his sister, Lois Shive Munchalfen
announcements WORSHIP...
COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion every Sunday morning. Please enter through the exterior door west of door #1. If someone is in a healthcare facility or is homebound and would like communion, notify Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404, ext. 326 or davisk@stlukesumc.com.
GUEST SPEAKER: RUDY RASMUS | Feb. 23 Rudy Rasmus is a pastor, author and humanitarian and co-pastors St. John’s UMC in downtown Houston with his wife, Juanita. St. John’s began with 9 members and has over 9,000 members just 28 years later.
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE | Feb. 26 • Noon and 7PM Begin Lent at this service where we receive ashes, saying that we are sorry for our sins. We use the season of Lent to purify our hearts and grow in faith so we will be prepared to celebrate Easter with joy.
GROW in your faith… STARTING POINT | Today • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 New to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to find your place within our church. Childcare available.
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | Today • 12:15 – 3:15PM • Parlor Hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation. Learn the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Childcare and lunch provided. Walk-ins welcome.
REINVENT RETIREMENT | Feb. 10 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Fellowship Hall Retiring soon? Join speaker Bruce Flanagan, retired for 10 years, who will be speaking on volunteerism in retirement.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Join us for dinner in the Great Hall from 5:15 – 6:15PM ($5 per person/$20 max per family). Next week’s menu: Turkey & noodles, salad, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls (GF) and GF lemon cake. Check out classes and children’s programming at stlukesumc.com.
BREAKING THE MOLD MARRIAGE RETREAT | Feb. 15 • 9AM – 2PM Let go of expectations that get in the way and gain tools to keep investing in yourselves as a couple. Whether you’ve been married for decades or just starting out, this is for you! Email Mindie at moorem@stlukesumc.com for more info. $40/couple; limited childcare available – sign up at stlukesumc.com.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESIDENT’S DAY of SERVICE | Feb. 17 • 9AM – 5PM While out of school, students will serve (service credit given!) with our Outreach partners. We also need adults to serve as well! Register at stlukesumc.com by 2/11; $10. Email Heather at kenisonh@stlukesumc.com with questions.
INVITE NIGHT | Feb. 21 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge 5th – 8th graders will enjoy a Winter Carnival to celebrate Mardi Gras. Crazy carnival games, delicious snacks and AMAZING prizes! Register at stlukesumc.com for $5; guests are free!
M.A.D. CAMP | June 8 - 12 • 12 - 5PM If your current 1st – 8th graders love music, the arts or drama, save the date for this camp immediately following VBS. We will work on a musical to perform for you on Friday afternoon. More details and registration info at stlukesumc.com.
GO in service to others… YOUTH STOCK SALES Looking for a stock that never depreciates? Buy a share today for $10 to get a personalized thank you card from a youth going on a summer mission trip. Purchase five shares to receive a second note from a trip participant and an invitation to the Stockholders dinner in September. Visit them in the West Passage or Narthex today or email Heather at kenisonh@stlukesumc.com.
UMW SOUP SALE Stop by the West Passage table and pick up containers and recipe to make soup for the sale on 2/23. Frozen soup can be delivered to the church before the 23rd. Proceeds benefit Three Angels Orphanage in Haiti.
SAFE SITTER TRAINING | Feb. 29 • 9AM – 2:30PM • W125 Designed for 6th – 8th graders to be safe when home alone or babysitting. The class is filled with games and role-playing. Fee is $60; bring a sack lunch. Register by 2/22 at stlukeshealthministry@gmail.com. Register early; class fills quickly!
CARING CARS Our transportation ministry is open to participants and volunteers! If you need a ride to a medical appointment or St. Luke’s, or can provide a ride, email caringcars@stlukesumc.com.
AND MORE… CANCER SUPPORT | Today • West Passage If you have been affected by cancer, stop by the table in the West Passage to “Stick Up” for those with cancer, a display that will highlight cancer’s impact on us. Find info on cancer signs and symptoms and info about our support group.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Today • 9 – 11:30AM • Office Conference Room Free screenings sponsored by the Health Ministry.
MILITARY MINISTRY BRUNCH | Today • 10:30AM - 12:15PM • Great Hall Join us for brunch prepared by Chef Joseph ($5) if you are interested in our military ministry.
CHURCH TOUR | Feb. 11 • 6:30 – 7:30PM • Main office Explore our nooks and crannies and learn a bit of our history. Register at stlukesumc. com. Childcare provided.
TROOP 56 PARENT’S NIGHT OUT | Feb. 14 • 6 – 9PM Troop 56 scouts and parents would LOVE to keep your little ones while parents enjoy Valentine’s night out! Crafts, games, pizza and drinks included. $20 for 1 child; additional children $15 with a $50 family max. Space is limited; register at stlukesumc.com.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM Registration is open for the 20/21 school year for St. Luke’s families not currently enrolled. Find packets outside the preschool office or at the link at the bottom of the landing page at stlukesumc.com. For a tour & info, contact Carol or Julie at 317-844-3399.