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.
PRAYER
We have an entire team dedicated to praying for you. If you have a prayer request, fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering basket. Or you can submit your anonymous prayer request online at stlukesumc.com/prayer.
GIVING
Your financial gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! Here are the ways to give today at St. Luke’s:
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
COMMUNION AT ST. LUKE’S
Today we celebrate Holy Communion in worship. In the United Methodist Church, we practice an “open table,” where all are welcome; you do not have to be a member of this or any church to participate. All who desire to be forgiven and receive God’s grace are invited. Please follow the directions provided by your ushers.You will be guided to come to the front by an usher to receive a piece of bread and cup, and then return to your pew by the opposite aisle. Once consumed you can place the cup in the holder in the back of the pew in front of you. All bread is gluten free, and we use grape juice in place of wine. If you need the elements brought to you, please lift a hand and an usher will bring them to you.
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
MIDTOWN - DOWNSTAIRS
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
Visit the Connection Centers located outside each worship space to have your questions answered and discover ways to connect.
RESTLESS
CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Feel free to use our live services in these areas if you want to nurse privately or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30
Winter is gone, and we are looking forward to spring. Stop by and see all that the new season brings! Some of these things might just hop into your Easter baskets. Connections Gift Store is a volunteer-run store, and all profits benefit Hub for Hope.
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
On Sunday mornings, the Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
NORTH INDY ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY- ASHLEY SHAPIRO
Ashley is a Mystic Expressionist whose art reflects God’s love and grace. Inspired by nature, she weaves blues, greens, and sacred symbols into her work to express divine presence.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | SUNNY GULLERY
@GULLERYGALLERY
CONTACT
OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Visit stlukesumc.com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @StLukesIndy
RESERVED SEATING
Starting next Sunday, we will have reserved seating in the worship areas for those using wheelchairs and their companions. Please be considerate and avoid sitting in these reserved spots, even if they’re empty.
GET CONNECTED
HOLY WEEK
MAUNDY THURSDAY | APRIL 17
NORTH INDY - Sanctuary & Online | 7 PM
GOOD FRIDAY | APRIL 18
NORTH INDY - Sanctuary & Online | 12 PM, 7 PM
EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 20
NORTH INDY
Sunrise | 7 AM
Traditional | 9:30 & 11:15 AM | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Contemporary | 9:30 & 11:15 AM | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross MIDTOWN
Contemporary | 9:30 & 11:15 AM | Rev. Mindie Moore ONLINE
Traditional | 9:30 & 11:15 AM | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Contemporary | 9:30 & 11:15 AM | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
SAVE YOUR SEAT FOR EASTER!
Save your seats now for Easter Sunday services! Additionally, we are offering brunch at the North Indy campus and all are invitedplease indicate if you’ll be attending brunch when saving your seat at stlukesumc.com/easter.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
APRIL 6 - APRIL 18 | NORTH INDY
NARTHEX
Walking the Stations of the Cross is an ancient Christian practice, especially undertaken as a prayer discipline during the season of Lent. Come experience the very ancient Christian tradition of Christ as the very first idea of God that permeates the entire universe. This interactive experience is available at the North Indy campus during regular church and business hours!
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
APRIL 12 • 9AM-12PM | NORTH INDY
Join us for the Easter Eggstravaganza! Get ready for bounce houses, an Easter Bunny photo opportunity, an egg hunt for all ages, and plenty of fun! You can register to attend or volunteer at stlukesumc.com/easteregg.
STARTING POINT
APRIL 13 •
FOLLOWING SERVICES
If you are new or newer at St. Luke’s and would like to learn more about who we are and how we live out our mission, join us for this 30-minute session after each service. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with the right next step for you as you get connected at St. Luke’s. No registration is needed; just show up!
CELEBRATING NANCY LANGE
APRIL 13 • NOON
| GREAT HALL
Join us as we celebrate the retirement of our much-loved Nancy Lange! After over a decade of staff leadership, she will be recognized, appreciated, and sent off fondly with friends and some of her favorite foods. Registration is required and limited, so let us know you will join us at stlukesumc.com/celebrate.
ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP
APRIL 24 • 1:30 PM
Join us for a practical and insightful conversation about planning for the future. We’ll cover key topics like essential documents everyone should have, opportunities for planned giving now, and ways to make a lasting impact beyond our lifetimes. Head to stlukesumc.com/estateplanning to learn more and register!
SOUL CARE RETREAT
MAY 10 • 8 AM - 1 PM
Women, you’re invited to discover the transformative power of selfcare at our Soul Care Retreat! Join us for a morning dedicated to YOU. Indulge in a delicious breakfast, connect with God, and bond with fellow women. Don’t miss this chance to nurture your soul and rediscover your worth. Register at stlukesumc.com/soulcare.
MAKE AN IMPACT
GREEN HOME SYMPOSIUM
APRIL 26 • 10AM - 3PM
At the Green Home Symposium you will engage with environmental experts, learn why your involvement matters, discover the intersection of environmental justice and social justice, and leave with some tangible next steps. Childcare is available for children 10 and under. Head to stlukesumc.com/ greenhome to register!
NORTH INDY - ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Bringing In the Light | Lilly Davis, Acolyte
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Lenten Hymn Reflection | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | I Stand Amazed in the Presence #371 (vs. 1,2,4,5)
Affirmation of Faith | Carly Kennedy
Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.
Glory to God
Turn and Greet
Announcements
Prayer | Minister Bryan Smith
Kids Dismissal
Call for Offering | Minister Bryan Smith
Offertory | Everlasting Life
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Matthew 27:45-46
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Communion
Choir Anthem-Ah, Holy Jesus
What Wondrous Love is This #292 (4 vs.)
O Sacred Head Now Wounded #286 (3 vs.)
O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done #287 (3 vs.)
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross #298 (1 vs.)
Benediction
Postlude
