Ash Wednesday February 14, 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 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 Today, childcare is provided at noon in room E134. At 7PM, childcare for infants will be provided in E125 and toddlers and up can be taken to E124. LEARN MORE For more information on classes and activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/Spring Ministry catalog or visit stlukesumc.com.
order of worship A S H W E D N E S D AY | F E B R U A RY 14 , 2018 PRELUDE Meditation on a 17th Century Tune | Richard A. Stephan Ron Nobles, Cello; Charles Manning, Organ
INTROIT The Mountain | Steven Curtis Chapman Matt Bays, vocalist; Ron Nobles, cello; Fran Wyatt, piano
* HYMN Savior, Lead Me Up the Mountain | Words on screen Sung to BRADBURY Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
WELCOME Rev. David Williamson
* LITANY of the PROPHET Joel 2 (selected verses) Leader: Blow the trumpet in Zion; Sound an alarm on my holy mountain! People: Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, For the day of the Lord is coming, it is near – Leader: Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart. With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; Rend your hearts and not your clothing. People: Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, And relents from pushing. Who knows whether he will not turn and relent, And leave a blessing behind him, A grain-offering and a drink-offering for the Lord, your God? Leader: Blow the trumpet in Zion; Sanctify a fast; People: Call a solemn assembly; gather the people; Sanctify the congregation. * standing, as able
CALL to REPENTANCE & UNISON PRAYER of CONFESSION Holy God, in the light of your holiness we see ourselves as we really are. We confess that we are people of impure thoughts and unclean lips; We think too highly of ourselves and too little of others. We cling so tightly to the treasures of this world That we cannot open our hands to receive blessings from above. Our feet follow the paths of sin; we wander so far astray that we become strangers to righteousness. Forgive us, and set us again on the path that leads to life. Deal with us not as we deserve, but according to your mercy; Not because we are worthy but because you are gracious. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
WORDS of ASSURANCE and PARDON Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
* PASSING the PEACE of CHRIST PASTORAL PRAYER and SONG of LENTEN COMMUNITY (7PM) Come and Find the Quiet Center | Words on screen Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger and Rev. David Williamson
OFFERING I Will Be Free | Cindy Morgan Cheryl Wyatt, vocalist; Ron Nobles, cello; Fran Wyatt, piano
* PRAISE to GOD Sung to HAMBURG When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
* PRAYER of CONSECRATION Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
SCRIPTURE LESSON | Luke 9:28-36 MESSAGE Rev. Rob Fuquay
IMPOSITION of ASHES Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord | Words on screen Jesus, Remember Me | Words on screen Create in Me a Clean Heart | Words on screen Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God | Words on screen I Need Thee Every Hour | No. 397 Beneath the Cross of Jesus | No. 297
* LENTEN CHARGE * CLOSING SONG I Have Decided to Follow Jesus | Words on screen
POSTLUDE
ST. LUKE’S at WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 5PM Third Sunday • Robertson Chapel
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. David Williamson Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
EASTER at ST. LUKE’S STATIONS of the CROSS | March 25–30 Fellowship Hall & Gathering Area
PALM SUNDAY | March 25 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM | Traditional | Sanctuary 9:30 & 11AM | Contemporary | Chapel MAUNDY THURSDAY | March 29 7PM | Sanctuary
GOOD FRIDAY | March 30 12PM | Sanctuary 7PM | Sanctuary
EASTER CELEBRATION | March 24 (Family friendly concert & egg hunt!) 9-11AM | Great Hall
EASTER SUNDAY | April 1 8, 9:30 & 11:15AM | Traditional | Sanctuary 9:30 & 11:15AM | Contemporary | Chapel