TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
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 to get your questions answered, sign up for groups, serving opportunities, and events, and learn about ways to connect here.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA • E126
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
NORTH INDY • OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
Connections is filled with Spring items to create fun Easter baskets! We have bunnies, chocolates, bracelets, earrings, journals, candles and devotionals for all ages. All proceeds support Hub for Hope. Special open store hours during Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 23rd and Maundy Thursday evening. The store will be closed on Good Friday.
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY, MARCH 18 AT 5:30PM, N103
A Taize service invites you into a time of contemplation using simple chanting, prayers, scripture, and 10 minutes of silence. Register online at stlukesumc.com/events
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
NORTH INDY • 9:30AM – 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.
EAST ART GALLERY - MARCH: SALLY NIERMAN
Sally enjoys painting landscapes, waterscapes & flowers. The creation of impressions of nature and the evolving colors of the subject(s) as the work moves forward that make painting exciting and deeply satisfying for her.
STARTING POINT
SUNDAY, MARCH 17 - FOLLOWING
SERVICE
If you’re new or newer to St. Luke’s join us immediately after service for Starting Point, a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with next steps to help you find your place here. This is a great way to become familiar
with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed!
HIGH SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT
SUNDAY MARCH 17 FROM 12:30-2:30PM - THE LODGE
If you’re in 9th-12th grade, join us for High School Invite NightStudents vs. Staff! The first year, students took home the victory. In 2021, staff triumphed. Last year students prevailed once again. Invite all your friends and bring your game face to compete against the St. Luke’s staff for the coveted trophy!
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - NORTH INDY, NARTHEX NOW THRU GOOD FRIDAY
During Lent, Christians have walked the way of the cross as a spiritual practice for centuries to prepare for Holy Week and Easter. “Everyone’s Way of the Cross” invites you to go through the stations at your own pace. Stop at each station in or just stop at the ones that draw you in. Go slowly. Linger to allow the Spirit of God to use these experiences to speak uniquely to you. Open March 17-29, any time the church is open.
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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
MARCH 23 FROM 9AM-12PM - NORTH INDY CAMPUS
We are excited to welcome families for a time of fun. We will have bounce houses, an Easter Bunny photo booth, storytelling, a sensory friendly egg hunt, an egg hunt for infant - 4yrs and a glow in the dark egg hunt for elementary aged kiddos. Registration is open at stlukesumc.com/eggs2024
HOLY WEEK
MARCH 24-MARCH 31
Holy Week is the week preceding Easter and is often referenced as a time to commemorate and enact the suffering (Passion) and death of Jesus through various observances and services
of worship. It begins with Palm Sunday (March 24), progresses through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday and culminates with the Easter celebration of the resurrection. For more information about our services visit stlukesumc.com/lent.
EASTER SERVICES SAVE YOUR SEAT! NOW OPEN!
Save your seats now for Easter Sunday services! We are offering services at both campus locations at both 9:30 and 11:15AM. Additionally we are offering brunch at the North Indy campus and all are invited - please indicate if you’ll be attending on your reservation! Save your seat at stlukesumc.com/easter
ECLIPSE VIEWING OPPORTUNITY!
MONDAY, APRIL 8TH - NORTH INDY CAMPUS
We are opening our parking lot for people looking for a place to view the total solar eclipse. Additionally, you can walk the outdoor labyrinth during total darkness for a truly spiritual experience. We will take free will donations and will have a limited number of eclipse glasses available. All donations will benefit the Creation Care ministry.
25TH ANNIVERSARY SANCTUARY CONCERT
APRIL 27TH – 7:30PM - NORTH INDY
Help us celebrate the 25th anniversary of our sanctuary, at the “Any Dream Will Do” concert on Saturday April 27th at 7:30PM. This concert, led by Michael Conley will feature amazing musicians, like Matt Branic, and Lauren Walawender. Tickets will be on sale in-person starting April 7th.
ALL-IN FOR KIDS AND STUDENTS
THIS SUMMER!
Hey St. Luke’s! Ready to be all in? This summer, we’re hosting hundreds of kids—some regulars, some new faces. We hold the power to shape their futures, but we need YOU. It’s an all-handson-deck moment. We refuse to turn kids away from VBS. Every middle schooler at Mayhem deserves a mentor. Every child at Freedom School should feel our embrace. But to make this happen, we need more volunteers now. It’s on us. Let’s be all in, together! Register now at stlukesumc.com/allin24
VBS - JUNE 10-14 - HALF AND FULL DAY OPTIONS LET’S START THE PARTY!!
Jesus gives us the most amazing reason to party. That’s why we believe God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus is the best news ever. Registrations for kids and VOLUNTEERS are open now at stlukesumc.com/vbs
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 23-28 - EPWORTH FOREST, N. WEBSTER, IND
Our HS students are going back to Camp at Epworth Forest, a UMC Camp in North Webster, IN. Epworth has something
for everyone—we’ll worship together, do watersports on the lake, crafts, sports, a giant harness swing, and so much more. Students in grades 8-12 during the 2023-2024 school year are invited to attend. Cost is $500 and scholarships and fundraising opportunities are available. Register at stlukesumc.com/students
CHANGE THE WORLD
TOUR RECYCLE FORCE
MARCH 21ST FROM 1-4PM
RecycleForce is a social enterprise that has safely recycled more than 65 million pounds of electronic waste, while providing job training to thousands of citizens returning from incarceration. Join us for a tour of their brand new facility and operations. We will meet at 1 PM at Door 6 and caravan/carpool to facility. Register online at stlukesumc.com/events
TREE GIVEAWAY!
MARCH 23 STARTING AT 9AM - AT EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Join us in celebrating a milestone as we plant our 1000th tree! For the fifth consecutive year, our Creation Care team is giving away free tree seedlings at Easter Eggstravaganza on March 23. Choose from beautiful Norway spruce or pecan trees, each 12-18” tall. These trees not only enhance your yard’s beauty but also offer practical benefits like natural cooling, habitat for birds, and combating climate change by absorbing excess carbon dioxide. Don’t miss out—grab your free tree from the Creation Care table at North Indy campus between 9AM-noon!
HUB FOR HOPE - DIAPER DRIVE STARTING MARCH 24
Join us in making a profound impact on families in need. Diapers aren’t just a convenience; they’re a necessity for countless parents struggling to make ends meet. Without them, children miss out on vital care, hindering their health and development. With your support, we can provide 750 children with a year’s supply of diapers, ensuring they have the essentials they need to thrive. Just $8.50 a month can make a world of difference. Together, let’s alleviate the stress and strain on these families. Join our diaper drive today and be a beacon of hope for our community. Every contribution counts.
CITY IMPACT SYMPOSIUM ON MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
APRIL 6 FROM 9AM-NOON
- NORTH INDY
Join us at St. Luke’s City Impact Symposium on Maternal & Child Health and be part of the solution to Indiana’s alarming infant and maternal mortality rates. Learn why Black women in Indiana face triple the risk and how seemingly unrelated items like diapers impact this crisis. Plus, participate in a hands-on service project to assemble Welcome Home kits for new moms. Let’s make a tangible impact together. Bring your donations and
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Jim Butz, Jeff Rodgers, Michael Conley
Bringing in the Light | Lucy Vannatta
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | God of Grace and God of Glory #577 (4vs)
Prayer of Confession / Assurance of Pardon
All: O Lord, you are our shepherd and yet we want. We lie down when we could act, and we wander tempting paths instead of following you. We see courage and comfort in earthly things rather than in you, and we see scarcity even when you offer us abundance. We pray for forgiveness, for your goodness and mercy, so that we follow You, in your grace. Hear us now as we offer our own prayers...
Leader: Hear the Good news. God hears our prayers and invites us to live in his light of hope and love. In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven!
All: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen.
Anthem | Draw Me Near, Chancel Choir
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Staff Announcement | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Luke’s Leaders Acknowledgment
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Offertory | Cry No More - Chancel Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading |
James 1:13-15, Matthew 4:1, Hebrews 4:15-16
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | It is Well With My Soul #377 (4vs)
Benediction | Rev. Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude
