WELCOME
Welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We are grateful you’re here to worship with us. St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
PRAYER
We have an entire team dedicated to praying for you. If you have a prayer request, fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering basket. Or you can submit your anonymous prayer request online at stlukesumc.com/prayer.
COME BACK NEXT WEEK!
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM MIDTOWN
Contemporary at 11AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
@stlukesindy
GIVING
Your financial gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! Here are the ways to give today at St. Luke’s:
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 12.15.2024
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
MIDTOWN - DOWNSTAIRS
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
CONNECTION CENTERS
OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES
Stop by the Connection Centers outside of each worship spaces to get your questions answered and learn about ways to connect.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Enjoy our live services in these spaces if you’d like to nurse in private and/or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
HOLIDAY HOURS: EACH WED. 11-2, SUN. 8:45-12:30
Christmas season is here and we have decked the shelves with gifts for the holidays. This is a volunteer run store and all profits benefit Hub for Hope. Help us make our goal of $25,000 and shop today!
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
NORTH INDY ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY - JIM CURRY
Jim Curry began taking art lessons 20 years ago. Much of his work is inspired by his rural upbringing in Switzerland County, Indiana and his European travels. He also paints weekly with the St. Luke’s Studio 3 art group.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA - HALEY VERGON
Sharing the love of Jesus through art. Haley Vergon’s artwork can be found on her instagram at @lostandfound.collection
BOOK SIGNING TODAY
AUTHOR AND ST. LUKE’S MEMBER NOEL JANSEN
TODAY, FOLLOWING SERVICES AT NORTH INDY
Noel’s book, Open When... God’s Reassurances Through Life’s Joy and Challenges, is a devotional with 40 easy-to-read chapters dedicated to a specific situation we may face in our lives. You’ll find related stories, scriptures, prayers, and songs that will provides hope amid reminders of God’s unwavering love and faithfulness.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign-up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or TikTok @StLukesIndy.
CONTACT OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t need to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here!
GET CONNECTED
STARTING POINT
TODAY! - FOLLOWING SERVICES - BOTH CAMPUSES
If you are new or newer to St. Luke’s and would like to learn more about who we are and how we live out our mission, join us on Sunday, December 15 for a 30-minute session where you’ll meet others who are new and leave with a next step to help you find your place at the church. No registration is needed, just show up!
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
DECEMBER 17 AT 7PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL
The holidays can bring feelings of sadness and grief for a lot of people. Come together for a time of reflection, prayer, and community as we remember loved ones we’ve lost or who are far away during the holidays.
PASTOR’S BOOK STUDY
DECEMBER 18 AT 10AM - NORTH INDY
The Pastor’s Book Study for the first three Wednesdays in December will be led by Rev. Rob Fuquay and will focus on his new book, On The Way to Bethlehem. You can pre-register for this class at stlukesumc.com/groups
ALL YOUTH OVERNIGHTER - CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 20 - 21 AT LUKE’S LODGE
Middle & High School Students are invited to bring a friend and join us for an epic Christmas Party! We will be visiting the Adrenaline Family Adventure Park in Fishers, competing in a “Nailed It” competition, making Christmas crafts and treats, and playing Reindeer Games! Register at stlukesumc.com/students
GROUPS AND CLASSES - WINTER SESSION
STARTING
JANUARY
Whether you’re looking for a one-time workshop or a longer class or group, the Adult Discipleship team has put together options for everyone to grow. Visit stlukesumc.com/groups to see what’s coming up and join!
NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH WALK
DECEMBER 31 AT 5PM – NORTH INDY
Come and experience the serenity of the labyrinth, surrounded by a supportive community, as we welcome the new year with peace, hope, and renewal. We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you.
GRIEFSHARE
BEGINS JANUARY 8 AT 3:15 PM & 6:15 PM – NORTH INDY
After the loss of a loved one, feeling optimistic about the future and finding people who understand what you’re actually going through can be difficult. Our GriefShare group meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Register at stlukesumc.com/griefshare
WINTER SUMMIT
JANUARY 11 AT 8AM - NORTH INDY
Connect over breakfast, worship with other volunteers and leaders, and learn about St. Luke’s vision for 2025, both for the church during the keynote, and for your ministry area specifically in the breakouts to follow. Contact your ministry leader for more information.
DIVORCECARE
BEGINS JANUARY 27 AT 6:15 PM – NORTH INDY
DivorceCare is a safe place to find caring people who will come along side you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. You’ll find help managing the emotional turmoil as well as practice tools for decision-making. Register at stlukesumc. com/divorcecare
MAKE AN IMPACT
ANGEL TREE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 - NORTH INDY
We are bringing Christmas magic to 105 families (300+ kids) this year through Angel Tree, and there’s still room for you to be part! Stop by the Angel Tree table in the gathering places outside your worship space today to learn more or visit stlukesumc.com/ angeltree for all the details.
CONDOLENCES
Jon Herron on the death of his wife, Beverly Herron, who passed away on December 2nd. A Celebration of Life will be held in January 2025.
Beverly Gallagher on the death of her father, Louis Jefferson Boyd, who passed away on December 5th. Memorial services took place on December 10th in Athens, GA.
The Baughman, McKinney, & Rouse Family on the death of Andre “Andy” William Conner, who passed away on December 9th. Memorial services will be held on December 16th with visitation at 10am and service at 11am at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers in the North Indy Sanctuary were given by Patty Miller in loving memory of her son Adam Miller.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Preludes | Bob Zehr, John Fuller, Matt Branic, vocalists
Chancel Choir and St. Luke’s Orchestra
Bringing In the Light | Patrick Shultz, acolyte
Welcome | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Opening Hymn | Angels from the Realms of Glory #220 (1,2,3,4)
Advent Candle Lighting | Sarah & Jay Jenkins
Anthem | One Gift - Chancel Choir and St. Luke’s Orchestra
Prayer | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Dismissal of Children
Reception of New Members
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Offertory | Oh Holy Night - Lauren Walawender & Matt Branic, vocalists
St. Luke’s Orchestra
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Luke 1: 26-38
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Today’s sermon is a dramatic monologue set in first century Nazareth. The opening scene is men worshipping in the synagogue singing in Hebrew, Ani maamin, b’emunah shleymah, Bviat hamashiach which is translated: “I believe with perfect faith in the Messiah’s coming. And even if he be delayed, I will await him.”
Presentational Song | God Speaking - Lauren Walawender
Benediction | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Postlude
