3.3.2024
WHO WE ARE
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background.
No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, we want you to know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM
MIDTOWN
Contemporary at 11AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube:
Traditional Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM
Contemporary Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM
PRAYER
Submit your anonymous prayer request at stlukesumc.com/prayer or on the online prayer wall at stlukesumc.com/prayerwall.
GIVE
Your gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! There are four ways to give today at St. Luke’s.
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Text: STLUKESUMC to 77977
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
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
Browse with us! We have amazing spring and Easter themed products! We are also seeking volunteers during the week as well as Sundays. - We are a small but mighty, fun group. If interested, contact Julie Black at julievblack@gmail.com.
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY, 3RD MONDAY OF MONTH 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
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
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
Growing up in St. Charles, IL, Sally’s favorite time was going to the Art Institute of Chicago to visit her “friends” Picasso, Matisse, Seurat, and Henry Moore. After retiring from 24 years of teaching Sally gave herself the perfect retirement gift: weekly oil painting lessons. 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.
STUDENT STOCK SALES
NOW THRU MARCH 10
Our Student Ministry is having our annual stock sales fundraiser.
This is a fundraiser invites you to “invest” in the student ministry. Proceeds go towards our summer activities like camp and mission trips. Stop at the table outside your worship space where to buy shares of student ministry for $10 a piece or purchase online at: stlukesumc.com/stocksales
STAY IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletter, subscriptions and preferences at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Scan this QR Code and let us know you’re here! To make sure we have all of your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount to:
• Update communication preferences
• Submit a prayer request
• View giving information
CONNECT
I LOVE MY CITY SPIRIT TEAM
Calling ALL Creatives in the room! We are putting together a Spirit Team to help us build the hype for I Love My City this year. This includes designing and staffing tables and displays for campus lobbies, creating swag bags, and decorating at each campus for the Day of Service (April 20). If you are interested in helping, email Outreach Director Shelly Clasen at shelly.clasen@ stlukesumc.com
MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT
MARCH 15 FROM 6:30PM-9:00PM - LODGE
MS Invite Night for March is PJs and Pancakes! This is a fanfavorite. Movies, fort contests, fresh popcorn, nail-painting, pillow fights, and a pancake bar. Dress in your favorite PJs and bring some fort-building supplies! Register online: stlukesumc.com/ students
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!
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
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
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
CHRISTIAN LIFE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!
Our Christian Life Scholarship is open to graduating seniors who plan on attending education beyond high school. This scholarship prioritizes students who demonstrate a commitment to their Christian faith, involvement at St. Luke’s, and financial need. Graduating seniors wishing to apply should turn in a completed application to Travis Bannon by March 31st.
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 23-28 - EPWORTH FOREST, N. WEBSTER, IND
Our HS students are going back to Camp at Epworth Forest! Epworth is a UMC Camp in North Webster, IN and puts on one of the most impactful weeks of the year. 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
UMCOR SUNDAY
MARCH 10, 2024
The United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) comes alongside those who suffer from natural or human-caused disasters throughout the world to alleviate suffering and serve as
a source of help and hope for the vulnerable. UMCOR provides relief, response and long-term recovery grants when events overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on their own. On UMCOR Sunday, Methodist churches everywhere take up a special offering. These donations cover UMCOR’s operation costs so that 100% of donations received in response to emergency appeals go directly to communities in need.
TEEN RESPONDERS MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
MARCH 10 FROM 2-4:30
| THE LODGE
Teen Responders is hosting a mental health workshop for teens in grades 7-12 and the adults who care for them. We’ll discuss boundaries, healthy coping strategies, and recognizing/ responding to crisis. This event is open to the public! For more info and to register visit: stlukesumc.com/teenresponders
CITY IMPACT SYMPOSIUM ON MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
APRIL 8 FROM 9AM-NOON
- NORTH INDY
Did you know that Indiana ranks in the worst 10 states for both infant and maternal mortality? Why do Indiana’s Black women have nearly triple the rate of maternal and infant mortality? How do diapers connect to infant mortality? (hint: they don’t... not exactly) How can I connect to groups who are working to improve maternal & child health? Come hear answers to all of these questions and more at the St. Luke’s City Impact Symposium on Maternal & Child Health, where expert speakers will share the latest statistics, research, and actions around this topic. A hands-on service project and guided prayer opportunity will help us take action. For more information and to register visit: stlukesumc.com/cityimpact
I LOVE MY CITY - A DAY OF SERVICE!
APRIL 20 - ALL CAMPUSES AND AROUND THE CITY!
Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was. He replied “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength. And love your neighbor as yourself.” We are called to love our neighbors, no exceptions. That is why every year St. Luke’s focuses on bringing hope to the world by serving our local community. Join us for I Love My City as we gather servants of all ages and send them out into Indianapolis (and beyond) to serve and give back together. Because one day can make a world of difference! Registration is OPEN at stlukesumc.com/city
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Wesleyan Ringers
Bringing in the Light | Lilly Davis
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #139 (1,2,4,5)
Prayer of Confession / Assurance of Pardon
All: Holy God, giver of blessings, forgive us when we fail to acknowledge you as the source of all good. Forgive us when we fail to trust that you will provide, when we hoard what you have given us, when we ignore the bounty around us, and when we are blind to the good. Hear us now as we bring our own prayers to you...
Leader: Hear the good news! God, our provider, hears our prayers and forgives us for the ways we fall short and fail to trust. In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven.
All: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen.
Announcements
Prayer | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Dismissal of Children
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Offertory | Table of Grace
Doxology
Scripture Reading | John 6:32-35
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Communion
Communion Songs
Ave Verum - Chancel Choir
One Bread, One Body #620
Let Us Break Bread Together #618
Now Let us From This Table Rise #634
Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude
