MARCH 29, 2020
order of worship S U N D AY, M A R C H 29, 2020 PRE-SERVICE The Stage Is Bare Be Thou My Vision WELCOME Rev. Rob Fuquay CANDLE LIGHTING PRAYER of CONFESSION/WORDS of ASSURANCE Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger WORSHIP Cornerstone | Hillsong In Christ Alone | Kristian Stanfill Angela Amos, Matt Bays & Jeff Rogers, vocals; Brad Thompson, piano AFFIRMATION OF FAITH A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adpt. Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.
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WORSHIP We Believe | Newsboys PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER Mindie Moore 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 SCRIPTURE READING | Luke 10:25–37 Avery Jarosinski CALL for OFFERING This Is Me | Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Angela Amos, vocals If you would like to give your offering electronically, text STLUKESUMC to 77977 or click the “$” in the top right corner of the website: stlukesumc.com MESSAGE | Passion Play: Living a Better Story Rev. Rob Fuquay WORSHIP Blessed Assurance | No. 369 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
If you need help we are just a click or phone call away! Outreach Hotline: Our Outreach Team has opened a new Benevolence Hotline that can be reached Monday – Friday at 317-749-2129. They can also be reached at outreach@stlukesumc.com. Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline: If you would like to speak with someone from our Care Team during this stressful time, please call 317-643-2293 between 8:30AM and 5PM, Monday – Friday.
joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Sally Barrett and family on the loss of her husband, Denny Barrett. Christopher and Seema Mernitz and family on the loss of her father. Margaret & Barry Wood and family on the death of her mother, Marjorie Forsythe. Sue Smith on the death of her husband, Jim Smith.
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ONLINE WORSHIP Due to the demand of so many churches now streaming services at the same time, we’re re-broadcasting our services at 4 & 7PM to give people options and ensure no internet interruptions for viewers (we’ll continue to stream at 9:30 & 11AM as well). EASTER SERVICES We will be streaming Easter services on April 12 at 8, 9:30 & 11:15AM, as well as 4 & 7PM. You can choose between Traditional or Contemporary worship!
GROW in your faith… ANCHORPOINT Today, our Pastor Rob will lead a Sunday Bible Study that we’ll stream at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15PM. ADULT ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES Join Pastor Rob for a Lenten Small Group experience online on Wednesday nights from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Pastor Eric will teach the Pastor’s Book Study on Wednesdays at 10AM. The Well is an online faith community for women hosted by Rev. Nicole that meets via Facebook Live Thursday nights at 9PM. All can be found on the new Luke’s Online page of our website. VBS – SAVE THE DATE! | June 8 – 12 • 9 – 12:15PM Join us on the Rocky Railway to be reminded of how Jesus’ power always pulls us through! $25 per child/$75 max per family. Price increases 4/13. Ages 3 (by 9/1/19 and potty trained) through current 4th graders. Early drop-off available. Details and registration at stlukesumc.com. M.A.D. CAMP | June 8 – 12 • 12:30 - 5PM If your current 1st – 8th graders love music, the arts or drama, save the date for this camp immediately following VBS. We will work on a musical to perform for you on Friday afternoon. More details and registration info at stlukesumc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP | June 14 – 19 • Epworth Forest Conference Center All 8th – 12th graders (2019/20 school year) are invited to this camp focusing on helping students be change agents. Amazing worship, swimming, kayaking, soccer, nuke ‘em, a giant harness swing and more! A great way to connect with peers. Register at stlukesumc.com or contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com. MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM | June 22 – 27 • 9AM – 5PM • Lodge Our favorite event of the year! This year’s theme is Olympics: Mayhem 2020 as we focus on Jesus’ kingdom narratives. We’ll have worship, recreation, games, snacks, service projects and small groups. Full and half day options. Get more info and register at stlukesumc.com. LANDS OF THE BIBLE PILGRIMAGE | May 10 – 23, 2021 Travel with Pastor Rob and Susan to follow in the footsteps of Jesus in Israel and the Apostle Paul in Greece. For full information, contact Bob Zehr at rdzehr@traveltoremember.net.
GO in service to others… HOMEBOUND HELPERS If you love to shop, this opportunity is for you! We are putting together a team to shop for groceries and medications for St. Lukers who can’t leave their homes. To serve you must be under 55. Please email outreach@ stlukesumc.com for more information and to volunteer. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED Do you have a gift for writing notes? We’re beginning an effort to reach out and keep in touch with seniors and others in our community who are homebound. If this sounds like you and you’d like more information, email outreach@stlukesumc.com. HOW TO HELP For the most up-to-date list of opportunities click on Luke’s Online on our website.
AND MORE… CANCELLED EVENTS • Wednesday Night Live • Mid-Day Spiritual Pause • Exploring Membership Class, 3/29 • Vegetarian/Vegan Lunch, 3/29 • Church Tour, 3/31 • Open Labyrinth Walk, 3/31 • Contemplative Taize Service, 4/1 • Children’s Easter Celebration, 4/4 • Stations of the Cross, 4/6–10