FEBRUARY 10, 2019
WELCOME! 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. 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 Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 1PM 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 10, 2019 OPENING SONG CALL to WORSHIP Matt Bays
* WORSHIP PRAYER Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross
ANNOUNCEMENTS RECEPTION of NEW MEMBERS Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.
OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | John 21:1-3 & 1 John 3:1a Isaac Ptak
MESSAGE | This is US: Finding My Identity Rev. Regina Proctor (9:30AM) Rev. Rob Fuquay (11AM)
* 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... WNL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING 6:15 – 7:30PM • Fellowship Hall Celebrate Black History Month! 2/13: Lynching Quilt Project; 2/20: Black History: Learn it! Love it! Live it!; 2/27: Join us to cap off our month of celebration with a soul cafe featuring the musical stylings of St. Luke’s own Patrice Smith, Jay Harris and the Spirit of Worship Band, storytelling and a soul food dinner at 5:15PM in Great Hall. Go to stlukesumc.com for more details! STARTING POINT | Today • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 New to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with next steps to find your place within our church. Childcare available. FORMER MAYOR BALLARD: “LESS OIL OR MORE CASKETS” Feb. 12 • 7 – 8PM • Fellowship Hall The Subtitle of the former 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. For all seniors who are single, a couple or widowed! 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. MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT | Feb. 22 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Lodge 5th – 8th graders and friends are invited to 80s Arcade Night! Snacks, worship, shenanigans and a neon dance floor. $5 fee helps offset costs; guests are FREE! A.G.O. ORGAN CONCERT | Feb. 24 • 3 – 4:30PM • Sanctuary This organ concert celebrates the American Guild of Organists Indianapolis Chapter’s 100th anniversary. Free and open to all. GRIEFSHARE | Weds, Feb. 27 – May 22 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Parlor 13 weeks of support for those in grief. $20. Contact Mary Katherine at schniztm@stlukesumc.com with questions. 5th–6th GRADE MODGE RETREAT | Mar. 1 – 2 • 7PM – 3PM 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 – break down Daniel’s story. Sign up at stlukesumc.com and contact Heather at kenisonh@stlukesumc. com with questions.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM REGISTRATION | Through Mar. 1 Now open for the 2019-2020 school year for St. Luke’s Weekday Early Childhood Programs – Preschool & Parents Day out. Registration packets can be picked up for children 10 mo - 5 yrs of age (by 8/1/19) outside the preschool office (E127) on Sundays, or Mon.-Fri., 9-2:30. Want a tour or more info? Call Carol or Julie at 317-844-3399. Church member priority registration will continue through 2/15/19.
SERVE… ST. LUKE’S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM FUNDRAISER This Butter Braid Fundraiser provides pastries that arrive frozen, just bake and enjoy! Many flavors available (fruits, chocolate, cheese and herb) and each is handmade. Each is $14/15 and helps support our preschool. Buy today in the West Passage; delivery on 3/24. FAMILY PROMISE | March 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. LENTEN SMALL GROUP HOSTS | March 6 – April 21 Lenten Small Groups will be here soon and we need great hosts to make it happen! Serve for 5 weeks helping a small group grow in faith and connection. Email Dorothy Eads at eadsd@stlukesumc.com if interested. EARLY YEARS MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS If you love helping with little ones, we could use your help! Our Obstacle Course on March 9 is looking for help with decorations, set-up, tear down or at our concession stand; please contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@ 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.
Project Transformation equips college-age young adults for leadership in the church and the world, empowers children to achieve their God-given potential, and supports churches in developing relationships with their neighbors. The Challenge: • 80% of low-income children are behind their grade level in reading • Only 5% of United Methodist Church leaders are under 35 The Response through our 2018 summer literacy initiative: • 91% of children maintained or improved their reading level • 78% of college interns increased their interest in pursuing a vocation in ministry
Learn more at our Connections bookstore today!
JOYS & CONCERNS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Nicole Black Jennifer Nagle Lori Ball Lisa Hicks
Ty King Julie Lanham Ric Lanham Matt Lee
Please help us welcome these new members into the life and ministry of St. Luke’s.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Travis, Angie and Devaro Garrett, Fred, Janice and Chris Wiley on the birth of Oliver Thomas Garrett CONDOLENCES TO: Jeryl Lee and Joe Colter on the loss of her mother, Eljean Mason.
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