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 GIFT & 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
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 3 1, 2 0 19 PRELUDE They’ll Know We Are Christians | arr. Hakes Though I May Speak | arr. Wagner (9:30 & 11AM) Joyful Rhythms; Marsha Coyner, Director
WELCOME and INVOCATION Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* HYMN God of Grace and God of Glory | No. 577:1-4
* CALL TO CONFESSION Rev. Regina Proctor Prayer of Confession Forgive us Lord for allowing our need to be liked by others to override our need to be loved by You. Forgive us when we let our fear of standing out keep us from standing up for others, for what we know to be true, and what you would do in our place. Pardon us for our lack of pardon and give us grace for the grace we failed to extend as we continue to make our confession to you… Silence Words of Assurance Leader: Christ came into the world to forgive sinners confirming God’s love for 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 BAPTISM (9:30 & 11AM)
* standing, as able
ANTHEM And Can it Be? | Dan Forrest Lindsay Molnar, Soloist (8:15AM) Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director (9:30 & 11AM)
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 Though I May Speak | arr. Wagner (8:15AM) Joyful Rhythms Draw Me Near | Mary McDonald (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | John 7:1-10 MESSAGE | Chance Encounters: Relative Doubters Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN Take My Life, and Let It Be | No. 399:1-3
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE The Banner of the Cross | James McGranahan (8:15AM) Judy Williams, organ Sonata in D Major | A. Scarlatti (9:30 & 11AM) Michael Conley, 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: Nancy Bugher and family on the death of her husband, Jack Bugher Steve Mullins and family on the death of his mother, Glenna Mullins Ben and Molly Shover on the death of his mother, LeaAnn Shover
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Brent and Deanna Nibarger (and big brothers Clay and Gus) on the birth of Isla Grace, March 20 Kamille McKinney and Abel Sutherland on their marriage, March 30
TODAY’S BAPTISMS: Brooklyn Taylor Prather, daughter of Blake and Erin Prather (9:30AM) Ruby Elizabeth Jett, daughter of Jesse and Amber Jett (11AM)
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.
EASTER SCHEDULE Be sure to note this adjusted worship schedule for Easter morning: Sunrise communion service – 6:30AM in the chapel, breakfast in Great Hall at 7AM; traditional worship in the sanctuary at 8, 9:30 and 11:15AM; contemporary worship in the chapel at 9:30 and 11:15AM.
CONNECT… VEGETARIAN/VEGAN LUNCH | Today • 12:15 – 1:30AM • 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 14 • 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.
NEW ADULT CLASS | April 7 • 10:45 – 11:45AM • Parlor John: The Gospel of Light and Life by Adam Hamilton. Follow the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus in the most spiritual of the four gospels. Book available in Connections bookstore (optional).
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!
PLANTS OF THE BIBLE | April 13 • 1 –3PM • Parlor Join this discussion on Luke, the doctor and grower and user of medicinal herbs for healing led by Brandt Carter, our resident herb expert. For more information on our Sowers who care for the St. Luke’s gardens, contact Sue McKee at 317-2539757 or Nan Schulte at nanogram@att.net.
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.
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… BLOOD DRIVE | April 7 • 9AM – 1PM • Blood Mobile at Door 6 Give the lifesaving gift of blood. Drink plenty of water. Come well rested.
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 Sundays 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.
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 currently seeking a full-time Digital Content Coordinator. The job description can be found at stlukesumc.com.