APRIL 21, 2019
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 4th-graders. 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.
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 Caldwell-Gross Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross • Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis • Mindie Moore
Sermon series April 28-May 26
whole wide world Join us to explore how to live a life that makes an impact!
We’re Glad You’re Here!
Thank you for registering your attendance. Please fill out the insert in your bulletin and place it in the offering basket. 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 E A S T E R S U N D AY, A P R I L 21 , 201 9 PRELUDE Old Rugged Cross | Marty Hamby Were You There | Jeff Cranfill Easter Overture | Paul Thompson St. Luke’s Orchestra; Robert Zehr, Director
* CALL to WORSHIP Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Leader: Come quickly to the tomb to see the place where He was laid. People: Look! The stone is rolled away! He is not here! Leader: Just as He said, He would conquer death. People: We can see for ourselves this awesome sight. Leader: Christ is risen! Alleluia! People: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Amen!
* HYMN Christ the Lord Is Risen Today | No. 302, sts. 1, 2, 3, 4
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 & Colossians 1:15-20 (No. 888) Rev. Regina Proctor 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. * standing, as able
* OUR SONG CONTINUES Christ the Lord Is Risen Today | No. 302, words on screen Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as God’s love. Alleluia! Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
FIRST GOSPEL READING | John 20:1-10 ANTHEM On the Third Day | Allen Pote Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director; St. Luke’s Orchestra
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 Crown Him With Many Crowns | Joan Pinkston Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
* PRAYER of DEDICATION * HYMN He Lives | No. 310, sts. 1, 3
SCRIPTURE READING | John 20:11-18 Melinda Bundy (8:15AM) Kory Bickel (9:30AM) Ben Lamb (11AM)
MESSAGE | Encounters at the Empty Tomb Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* CLOSING HYMN Easter People Raise Your Voices | No. 304, sts. 1-3
* BENEDICTION * CHORAL RESPONSE Hallelujah (from Messiah) | George Frederick Handel
POSTLUDE Toccatta | Charles-Marie Widor MIchael Conley, Organ
joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS TO: Congratulations to Michael & Mandy Morrow, and grandparents Jim & Jill Morrow on the birth of Londen Eugene Morrow. Joe & Traci Broman, and grandparents Ron & Annette Pettigrew, on the birth of Elizabeth Joy Broman Karen Bodach and Matt Trefethen on their marriage April 20.
CONDOLENCES TO: Condolences to Lorin & Kathie Clemenz on the death of his brother, Fred Clemenz.
announcements WORSHIP...
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ | May 19 • 5PM • Chapel COMMUNION ELEMENTS
The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door just west of the main entrance. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | April 24 and May 1 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Luke’s Lodge
Join us to hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation. Learn the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Childcare available upon request. Register at stlukesumc.com.
NEW SUNDAY CLASSES | April 28 – June 9 • 10:45AM - noon
MOSES in room E213. And, REVIVAL: Faith As Wesley Lived It in room C122. Both books by Adam Hamilton and are in the bookstore. All are welcome. No registration needed.
20S-30S GAME NIGHT | April 28 • 6PM • Books and Brews (Broad Ripple)
Meet other St. Luke’s young adults as we get to know each other over board games and good food. Contact Mindie at moorem@stlukesumc.com.
LISTENING SESSIONS
Have questions about the 2019 special General Conference and what might be next for us? Join us on May 5 (5 - 6:30PM), 7 or 9 (6 - 7:30PM) to hear updates from Pastor Rob and our congregational leaders, ask your questions and discuss where God is leading us in the next 5 years. Light meal served 30 minutes before ($5). No registration needed.
PUSH BACK POVERTY | May 2 • 7:30AM – 12:30PM • Eastern Star Church
The Faith & Action Spring Conference features anti-poverty insights by keynote speaker Father Greg Boyle, founder of L.A.’s Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang intervention, rehabilitation and re-entry program. Hear Faith & Action grant recipients discuss how the grants have increased their impact. Visit https://pushbackpoverty. eventbrite.com.
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | May 4 • 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.
BIBLE JOURNALING FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH | May 4 – Dec. 7 • 10AM -
noon • Spiritual Life Center A cross between scrapbooking, journaling and Bible study as you explore Scripture. Dig deeper into God’s word and find what speaks to you. Come on the first Saturdays, when you can!
POVERTY SIMULATION | May 5 • 3 – 5PM • Fellowship Hall
Designed to help you understand living in a low-income family. A simulation – not a game - to become sensitized to realities faced by families. Sign up at stlukesumc.com or contact Andrea at leadforda@stlukesumc.com with questions.
HUMAN SEXUALITY, THE BIBLE & THE CHURCH | May 8, 15, 23 • 6:15 –
7:45PM • Great Hall Led by Pastor Rob Fuquay, this class will explore controversial Bible passages dealing with human sexuality, look at historical & cultural understandings of homosexuality and the church, listen to stories from our LGBTQ members and families and provide round table discussion. Note the new dates for this three part class: two Wednesday nights and one Thursday night. Optional dinner from 5:30-6:15 ($5). No registration needed.
13TH – THE DOCUMENTARY | May 10 and 31 • 6:30 – 9PM • Fellowship Hall
This movie explores race, justice and mass incarceration in the US and how our prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans. Sponsored by the UMW. Contact Kathie at kkclemenz@sbcglobal.net 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. $25/ child/$75 max/family. Ages 3 (by 6/10 and potty trained) – rising 4th graders. Early dropoff available. Register at stlukesumc.com.
GERMANY AND OBERAMMERGAU TRIP | May / June 2020
Travel with Rob and Susan Fuquay to see this Passion play shown every 10 years. Precede the trip with a riverboat cruise on the Danube (5/19 – 6/2) or a tour of Switzerland following (6/2 – 9). Both trips limited to 40. Email Bob Zehr at rdzehr@traveltoremember. net for information.
SERVE… UMW FOOD DRIVE
This semi-annual food drive supports local food pantries! Pick up a grocery bag in the West Passage and return by the end of the month to one of the wooden bins at either end of the West Passage.
FEED EVERYONE
Consider rescuing food to feed veterans! Drivers needed to pick up food from Trader Joes (2902 W. 86th) on the third Sunday of the month and deliver to Hoosier Veteran’s Assistance Foundation (3731 Station St.). Pick-up truck or large SUV and ability to lift the food are required. Contact Lori at lochambers@sbcglobal.net for info.
JOB OPENINGS
We are currently seeking a full-time Digital Content Coordinator and part-time Program Coordinator for Early Year’s Ministry. Apply at stlukesumc.com.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Apply information learned through college coursework and experience. We have openings in Middle School, High School and Children’s Ministries. Apply at stlukesumc.com.
Located in an underserved area of northwest Indianapolis where 1 out of 5 families is food insecure, CCFP operates much like a grocery store and makes a difference in the lives of more than 1,300 families per month. To donate or to be one of the 100 volunteers needed each week, visit our website at ccfpindy.org.