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 4thgraders. 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 CaldwellGross • Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross • Rev. Regina Proctor 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 pew backs and find a gift for you at the Welcome Center.
order of worship S U N D AY, M A R C H 1 7, 2 0 19
PRELUDE Above All | arr. Jay Rouse (9:30 & 11AM) Fanfare and Processional on All Creatures of Our God and King | Camp Kirkland Side-by-Side Orchestra; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director
WELCOME and INVOCATION Kevin Davis
* HYMN Lift High the Cross | No.159: 1-4
* CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (11AM) Prayer of Confession Holy God, forgive us for our inconsistencies. Forgive us for saying we trust in you alone, but seek other aids when trouble comes. Forgive us when the pressures of the day cause us to react in unseemly manners. Forgive us for allowing our religion to become just another thing we do instead of the essence of who we are. Hear us now as we quietly admit the things that keep us from being fully alive in you… Silence Words of Assurance Hear the Good News: Christ loves us even in our inconsistencies. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Amen!
* GLORY to GOD The Gloria Patri | No. 70
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER BAPTISM (9:30 & 11AM) ANTHEM In Your Footsteps | Dan Forrest Gary Dyer, Soloist (8:15AM) Fairest Lord Jesus | arr. Derek Hakes (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director; Side-by-Side Orchestra
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 and MISSION VIDEO OFFERTORY Above All | arr. Jay Rouse Side-by-Side Orchestra (8:15AM) Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence | arr. Craig Courtney (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Jeff Rogers, Director; and Side-by-Side Orchestra
* 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 3:1-8 Michael Davidson
MESSAGE | Chance Encounters: The Student Teacher Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN Be Thou My Vision | No. 451: 1-3
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fanfare and Processional on All Creatures of Our God and King Camp Kirkland Side-by-Side Orchestra * standing, as able
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.
joys & concerns TODAY’S BAPTISMS: Peter Jeffrey Medeiros, son of Christopher & Jeannie Medeiros William George Schiller, son of Luke and Brittney Schiller
CONDOLENCES TO: Max and Vicki Hittle on the death of her mother, Jewell Noe Haskett Family and friends of Jim Ruthrauff
announcements WORSHIP... CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Today • 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.
MID-DAY SPIRITUAL PAUSE | Through Lent • 11:45AM • Prayer Chapel Join us for a 15 minute pause in your weekday during Lent. Expect a scripture reading, a meditation and a time of silence.
ALTAR FLOWERS Sponsor the Sunday altar flowers in the Sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one for a $100 donation. For more information and to choose a date, contact Dawn Fitch at fitchd@stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… SILENT AUCTION/HIRE A TEEN | Today • Great Hall Bring your wallets and support our youth heading out on mission trips this year by purchasing baskets, gift cards, baked goods and services from our students all morning!
UMW SPEAKER | March 18 • 7 – 8PM • N101/102 JauNae Hanger, JD will speak on interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline trend, highlighting her work over 10 years and informing us of current legislation. Sponsored by the United Methodist Women. All are welcome.
COMING OUT IN FAITH | March 20 • 6:30 – 8PM • Robertson Chapel Please join us for this panel with Bishop Trimble. A time for members of the LGBTQ community to share their stories of love and affirmation in the Church, as well as where they have experienced struggles and pains from the Church as well. This will also be live-streamed at stlukesumc.com. Contact Rev. Eric with questions, burtonkriegere@stlukesumc.com.
MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT | March 22 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Lodge Our theme is GIANT GAMES! We will play giant versions of popular sports, video and board games and breaking a world record! Invite your 5th – 8th grade friends for free. $5 suggested fee for St. Lukers.
UMW SPRING TEA | March 23 • 1 – 3PM • Great Hall Our 150th birthday party! Join St. Luke’s women for fun, faith and a “Fashion Show Through the Ages.” Dust off your favorite spring hat and pose with family and friends at our photo booth. Sign up at the UMW table in the West Passage today (or by 3/19) or email Lori at lochambers@sbcglobal.net. All are welcome!
LENTEN LABYRINTH RETREAT | April 6 • 10 – 11:30AM • Fellowship Hall Spend a morning in contemplation, walking the labyrinth. Ability to walk and pray/meditate are the only requirements. Led by Dhyana Raynor.
8TH GRADE RETREAT | April 26 and 27 • 10 – 11:30AM • Fellowship Hall Hosted by high school ministry to welcome 8th graders as they transition to high school. Games, free time, worship some teaching and time in small groups are all on the schedule. Sign up by April 12 at stlukesumc.com and contact Travis Bannon at bannont@stlukesumc.com with questions.
SOFTBALL Spring is around the corner and we need players and their gloves to join our church softball team! Co-ed and men’s teams play Sunday and Thursday nights from late March – June. Email Nate at n8withan8@gmail.com if interested.
VBS | June 10 – 14 • 9AM – 12PM At Roar Vacation Bible School, 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.
SERVE… WEEKLY NEWSLETTER PRODUCER Elementary Ministry needs a volunteer to put together an e-newsletter in software template. Content provided. Computer skills needed. Two hour commitment per week. Training provided. Email Patrice at smithp@stlukesumc.com.
BRIDGES ALLIES | March 24 – April 19 • 3 – 5PM • C115 Become an ally who gives hope and encouragement to someone who is underresourced or under-employed. Help make a change when change gets hard! Contact Andrea at leadforda@stlukesumc.com to find out what is involved.
WEEKDAY VOLUNTEERS Our Early Years Ministry is looking for volunteers who enjoy serving together to benefit our youngest St. Lukers. The Prep Squad meets one Wednesday per month preparing materials for Sunday mornings and special events. The Theme Team transforms our preschool large group space to reflect the monthly theme. Contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com if interested.
HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL MISSIONS WEEKS | March 25-27; April 1-3 An opportunity to serve locally! 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.
EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEER Would you enjoy helping plan and execute this year’s Egg Hunt portion of our Easter Celebration on April 13? Contact Jennifer at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com to learn more!
PART-TIME FACILITIES TEAM MEMBER Schedule is 20 hours week, includes nights and weekends. Various responsbilities including room set-ups, building cleaning and maintenance. Complete employment application on line.