April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday Traditional Worship guide

A P R I L 12, 20 2 0 | T R A D I T I O N A L

order of worship EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 12, 2020 TRADITIONAL SERVICE WELCOME Rev. Rob Fuquay

LIGHTING of CHRIST CANDLE Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross

OPENING WORSHIP SONG Was It a Morning Like This? | Sandy Patti Lauren Walawender, vocalist; Michael Conley, piano

CALL to WORSHIP HYMN Christ the Lord Is Risen Today | No. 302, sts. 1, 2, 3, 4 Quartet of singers

AFFIRMATION of FAITH 1 Corinthians 15:1-6; Colossians 1:15-20 Leader: This is the good news which we have received In which we stand, and by which we are saved: People: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses.

We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit.

Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.

OFFERTORY On the Third Day | Allen Pote Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director; St. Luke’s Orchestra 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

SCRIPTURE READING | Matthew 28:1-10 Rob Kapaku

MESSAGE | God Cannot Be Quarantined Rev. Rob Fuquay

CLOSING HYMN He Lives | No. 310

BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) | George Frederick Handel

POSTLUDE

joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in celebration of Easter from the Chancel Choir CONDOLENCES TO: Melanie Brizzi on the death of her mother, Sheila Anderson Kellie and Doug Leeper and family on the death of Doug’s grandmother, Bette Jean Anderson Herb Rieke on the death of his wife, Ann Rieke Don Sambol on the death of his wife, Reva Sambol John and Ramona Savage on the death of her father, Norman Schnitker Phyllis Schnitizius on the death of her husband, Dallas Schnitizius Diana and Gary Scott and family on the death of her mother, Betty Wilkinson-King Margaret and Barry Wood on the death of her father, Jim Forsythe Steve and Nancy Wright and family on the death of his father, Harold Wright

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 next week as well).

GROW in your faith…

More information on all of these opportunities can be found at Luke’s Online ANCHORPOINT | Sunday Anchorpoint is a weekly Bible Study focused around our sources of hope, led by one of our pastors. Next Sunday we will be back on our normal schedule, streaming at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15 & 6:15PM. ONLINE SERMON DISCUSSION GROUP OPPORTUNITIES If you haven’t connected to a group at St. Luke’s yet, this is a great time to try it out! We have two opportunities beginning next week: Tuesdays at 7PM with Eric and Meagan BurtonKrieger and Wednesdays at 6:15PM with Jevon CaldwellGross. Both groups will discuss the previous Sunday’s sermon. Interested or have questions? Email Mindie Moore at moorem@stlukesumc.com for the Zoom Link.

THE WELL Pastor Nicole leads The Well, an online faith community for women that meets via Facebook Live Thursday nights at 9PM. PASTOR’S BOOK STUDY Led by Minide Moore, April 13 – May 20 on the book, Miracles and Other Reasonable Things by Sarah Bessey. Join the video call by going to our Luke’s Online page of the website.

CHILDREN’S EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT Need an Easter activity to do with the kids 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. Search for other eggs or create your own eggs.

Children mark off what they find including the St. Luke’s eggs!

More info on our Luke’s Online page at stlukesumc.com.

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! 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…

P.E.W. MINISTRY We sit in a pew on Sundays, and you may be missing that connection, perhaps feeling anxious and lonely. Our new P.E.W. (Promoting Emotional Wellness) Ministry recognizes the central role the church plays in our lives and creates a virtual place of connection to “promote emotional wellness” online. Facilitated by mental health professionals, these online gatherings help us connect, share and be cared for in a virtual pew. To learn more, email outreach@stlukesumc.com, put “PEW Ministry” in the subject line and ask to be contacted.

VIRTUAL TUTORING All Indiana K-5 schools have moved to E-learning for this school year. Families are struggling to keep up with their work and new homeschool responsibilities. If you are passionate about education, join us to assist students with e-learning via Zoom meetings. To learn more, send an email to Outreach@ stlukesumc.com with “P.E.W. Ministry”/”Tutoring” in the subject line and ask to be contacted.

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.