PA L M S U N D AY APRIL 5, 2020
order of worship P A L M S U N D AY | A P R I L 5 , 2 0 2 0 WELCOME Rev. Rob Fuquay
LIGHTING of CHRIST CANDLE INTROIT The Holy City | Michael Maybrick and Frederic Weatherly Ken Knowles, vocalist; Mark Herris, piano
PRAYER of CONFESSION Rev. Regina Proctor
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING Hosanna, Loud Hosanna | No. 278, vs. 1,3 All Glory, Laud, and Honor | No. 280, words on screen
RESPONSIVE ACT of PRAISE Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Leader: As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, People: “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” Leader: This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: People: Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” Leader: The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, People: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Leader: When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” People: The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Regina Proctor 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 | Mark 8:31-34 Cathy Bryant
OFFERTORY Hosanna | Brooke Fraser Kim Davis, Matt Bays & Jeff Rogers, vocalists 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: The Power of the Cross Rev. Rob Fuquay
BENEDICTION
joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Tom and Connie Haller and Julie and Frank O’Brien on the loss of Tom and Julie’s mother, Mary Ellen Haller. Emily Nickels (mother) and Amy Lippard (sister) on the death of Ann Schuck. David Myers and family on the death of his mother, Mary Helene Myers.
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.
announcements WORSHIP 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). For today, (and again on April 19th) these are the times our services will be available online. Easter information is below. HOLY WEEK SERVICES | Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Join us as you gather around a table in your home to receive communion and remember Jesus’ last supper. Gather bread/crackers and juice and watch live at 7PM for our Maundy Thursday service. Then join us for Good Friday services streamed at Noon and 7PM as we remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us. 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 Today Pastor Nicole will be teaching on “Beyond the Building,” how we are called and respond to being the church in the midst of a crisis? Streaming at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15 & 6:15PM. Next week AnchorPoint will stream on Saturday. STATIONS OF THE CROSS: IMAGES OF JESUS Using some of the art we have in the Jesus Gallery, our Stations of the Cross is moving online this year. Look for it beginning Monday on our Luke’s Online page. Questions for meditation will be available along with the images. ADULT ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES Join Pastor Rob for a Lenten Small Group experience online on Wednesday night from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Pastor Eric will teach the Pastor’s Book Study on Wednesday 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. CHILDREN’S EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT Beginning today, children can work together to create Easter eggs for their front window (template provided), then join a scavenger hunt by walking or driving around on Easter. Find it all on Luke’s Online. You can search for other eggs or create eggs and add your home to the Central Indiana egg hunt at Indy with Kids. Children mark off what they find including the St.Luke’s eggs! CHILDREN’S EASTER CELEBRATION - ZOOM | April 11 Join us via Zoom on April 11 at 10AM with your preschool and elementary children for a time to gather, listen to the Easter story, and play games together via Zoom. Register at: https://my.stlukesumc.com/registration/ EasterCelebrationZoom.
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 • 8th Grade Retreat, 5/1-2