MARCH 3, 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 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, 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 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.
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.
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. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross • Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis • Mindie Moore
DOVE RECOVERY HOUSE - Transitional housing offering a full array of therapy and life skills for women recovering from addiction. There is no charge, allowing women to focus solely on their sobriety and health. LUCILLE RAINES RESIDENCE - A residential facility actively engaged in rebuilding lives from substance abuse. Residents work a 12-step program and are actively employed. St. Luke’s United Methodist Women
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (UMW) - An organization where women grow spiritually, develop as leaders and serve to create a world where women, youth and children thrive.
order of worship S U N D AY, M A R C H 3 , 2 0 19 PRELUDE
Festive Toccata on Old Hundredth | arr. Cathy Moklebust Wesleyan Ringers; Rebecca Holt, Director
CALL to WORSHIP Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (11AM)
Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All:
For those who are new to faith and seek a community where all means all; Come, Holy Spirit, Come. For those who are faithful to God despite the church’s condemnation of them; Come, Holy Spirit, Come. For those who have left the church; Come, Holy Spirit, Come. For those who are holding on for the church to be different; Come, Holy Spirit, Come. For those who have carried the Creeds and Cross with sacrificial love; Come, Holy Spirit, Come. For those who have carried the Cross seeking justice for the betrayed and the lost; Come, Holy Spirit, Come. For mercy to bless each table, and hope to knock at each door; Come, Holy Spirit, Come. For the Holy Spirit to lead us in the way of Jesus as we live for the reign of God. Come, Holy Spirit, Come. Come, Holy Spirit, Come.
* HYMN
O Church of God United | No. 547 (v. 1-4)
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH | No. 883 (words on screen) Mindie Moore
* GLORY to GOD
The Gloria Patri | No. 70
ANTHEM
Let Your Light Shine | Craig Courtney (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director; Wesleyan Ringers
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
Worthy of Worship | Traditional Hymn Wesleyan Ringers * 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.
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 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 | John 17:20-23 Susan Loomis (8:15AM) Ben Lamb (9:30AM) Melinda Bundy (11AM)
MESSAGE
This Is US as St. Luke’s and the UMC - Responding to General Conference Rev. Rob Fuquay (stream at 11AM) Prayer of Confession We confess on behalf of the church – the harm that has been done and continues to be done to our brothers and sisters who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Inquiring and their loved ones. We confess that we are not One Church. We are a broken Church. Forgive us. Free us. Empower us with your grace. Words of Assurance Response: We are forgiven. We are set free. We have a song to sing. Amen.
* PASSING of the PEACE 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.
If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Toccatina | James Southbridge (8:15AM) Judy Williams, organ Prelude and Fugue in D Minor | J.S. Bach (9:30 & 11AM) Michael Conley, organ
joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Jackye Kidd and family on the death of her husband Walt
announcements WORSHIP...
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Third Sunday • 5PM • Chapel COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Enter through the exterior door west of door #1. 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.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES | March 6 • noon – Chapel • 7PM – Sanctuary We invite you to attend one of our two services to begin the season of Lent. We will kick off the new sermon series Chance Encounters and, of course, share in the traditional marking of ashes on our foreheads in the sign of the cross.
DAILY RECHARGE During Lent, we will provide an electronic daily devotion that relates to the Sunday sermon. If you would like to receive this email, email Dorothy at eadsd@ stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… LENTEN SMALL GROUPS Sign up for a Lenten Small Group TODAY! Groups meet for 5 weeks to grow in faith together through sermon discussion, prayer, and by serving together. Groups begin meeting the week of March 10; visit the tables in the hallways with questions after any service.
ART OF THE JEWISH JOKE | Today • 7 – 8:30PM • Chapel Well known Indianapolis speaker and writer, Dick Wolfsie, honors the long tradition of Jewish humor. During this time when antisemitism is on the rise, come learn about the wonderful contribution Jewish humorists have made to our culture. No registration or fee, reception following.
NEW ADULT CLASSES Beginning in March: Pastor’s Book Study: Weds, 10 – 11:30AM, Parlor, studying Pauses for Lent with Pastor Regina Proctor. Lifelong Learners, Sundays, 9:30AM, N101/102, Creed. Visit stlukesumc.com for a complete list of classes and small groups.
EARLY YEARS OBSTACLE COURSE | March 9 • 10AM - 12PM • Great Hall Bring your 2 – 5 year olds to our obstacle course! They will enjoy romping and running through an exciting course made just for them. Contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com with questions. Register at stlukesumc.com.
STARTING POINT | March 10 • 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 | March 10 • 12:15 – 3:15PM • Luke’s Lodge 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 available upon request. Register at stlukesumc.com.
CHURCH TOUR | March 12 • 6:30 – 7:30PM • Main office Join others to explore our facilities nooks and crannies and learn a bit of our history as well. Register at stlukesumc.com.
AWAKENING THE SAGE WITHIN | March 16 • 8:30AM – 4PM • Lodge Explore the role of spiritual development in the capstone chapter of life. Develop a personalized plan for your won eldering, including service to others and leaving a legacy. Limited to 18. $75. Register at stlukesumc.com.
SILENT AUCTION/HIRE A TEEN | March 17 • Great Hall Support our youth heading out on missions trips this year by purchasing baskets, gift cards, baked goods, breakfast items and services from our students! For more info, contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com.
VBS | June 10 - 14 • 9AM – 12PM At Roar VBS, kids learn that God is good even when life gets wild! Don’t just hear about God’s love; see it, touch it, sing it, taste it and put it into action through God sightings. $25 per child/$75 max per family. Ages 3 (by 6/10 and potty trained) – rising 4th graders. Early drop-off available. Register at stlukesumc.com.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM | June 24 - 28 • 9AM – 5PM Rising 5th – 8th graders, join us for Jurassic Mayhem: God’s Kingdom, focusing on the kingdom narratives of Jesus and our role in bringing the Kingdom of God to earth now. We will have worship, recreation, games, snacks and more. Two options: 9AM – noon ($25) or 9AM – 5PM ($85). Register at stlukesumc.com for your choice.
YOUTH CONFERENCE | July 10 - 14 • Kansas City St. Luke’s is taking high schoolers interested in being leaders in the high school ministry. You do not need to already be a member of the student leadership team, just have an interest in leadership. Contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com with questions.
SERVE… CPR TRAINING | March 2 • 9AM - Noon • N103/104 Everyone is welcome, whether you need a refresher or have never been trained. $25; email stlukeshealthministy@gmail.com to register.
SIDE-BY-SIDE ORCHESTRA | March 17 All 7 – 12 graders currently playing in a school ensemble or studying privately are invited to join the St. Luke’s Orchestra in all services on 3/17. Rehearsal is 3/14 at 7:15PM and music will be available beginning the evening of 3/8. Contact Margaret Spilker at msspilker@aol.com or 317-603-020 to participate.
HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL MISSIONS WEEKS | March 25-27; April 1-3 An excellent opportunity to serve locally! Meet at Luke’s Lodge and head out each day to one of our Outreach Partners over your spring break. Lunch provided. $10 daily; come for any day you can. Register at stlukesumc.com and choose the days you can attend.