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 2 4 , 2 0 19
PRELUDE When Peace Like a River | arr. Jay Althouse Amazing Grace | arr. Craig Curry Jim Butz, Trumpet; Dr. Jeff Rogers, bass; Dr. Charles Goehring, Piano
WELCOME and INVOCATION Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* HYMN Christ for the World We Sing | No. 568
* CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Prayer of Confession Lord, forgive us: for allowing our opinions to become standards of truth; for thinking that we are better than other people; for wanting your gifts more than we want your ways; and for trusting in things other than You for our salvation. Help us never to be so proud that we cannot confess our faults to you and accept your readiness to give us another chance. Hear us as we continue to beg your pardon… Silence Words of Assurance Hear the good news: as far as the east is from the west, so far does God remove our transgressions from us. 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 NEW MEMBERS (8:15 & 9:30AM) Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. * standing, as able
ANTHEM This Life | arr. John Burlace New Song; Kathrine Kouns, Director
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 Give Me Jesus | arr. Shackley (8:15AM) Jennifer Cole, Soloist In Your Footsteps | Dan Forrest (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | John 4 (selected verses) Ben Lamb (8:15AM) Matthew Kennedy ( 9:30AM) Brent Nibarger (11AM)
MESSAGE | Chance Encounters: The Outsider Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN Let the Lower Lights Be Burning | words on screen
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE In the Cross of Christ I Glory | arr. Harold DeCou (8:15AM) Judy Williams, organ Tuba Tune | C.S. Lang (9:30 & 11AM) Chuck Goehring, organ
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 CONDOLENCES TO: Family and friends of Bobbie Bugbee Family and friends of Fran Lake
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.
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… VEGETARIAN/VEGAN LUNCH | March 31 • 12:15 – 1:30PM • Great Hall Avoiding meat is a gift to God’s creation. Bring a labeled vegetarian or vegan dish to share, hear an interesting speaker and meet new people. There will be a similar lunch every 5th Sunday in 2019. Come and bring your friends!
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.
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | April 6 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join this monthly gathering for food and conversation – a great space to learn ways to serve and connect with men whose leadership has guided St. Luke’s. No registration needed.
STARTING POINT | April 7 • 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.
CHILDREN’S EASTER CELEBRATION | April 13 • 10AM – noon • Great Hall Bring your toddler – 4th grader and celebrate Easter! Travel through Holy Week, then celebrate with Vivi the clown, Hedgehog Hannah and the Easter Bunny. We’ll do a mission project, crafts and an egg hunt for each age group, of course! Be sure to bring your own Easter basket to this family Holy Week event. Free event but pre-registration at stlukesumc.com appreciated!
8TH GRADE RETREAT | April 26 and 27 • 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 here 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… BRIDGES ALLIES | Today – 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 Leadford at leadforda@stlukesumc.com to find out what is involved.
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.
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 Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc. com to learn more!
JOB OPENING We are seeking a Part-time Facilities Team Member: 20 hours per week, including nights and weekends. Various responsibilities include room set-ups, cleaning and maintenance. Applications can be filled out online at stlukesumc.com.