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‌hopefully May 3, 2020
order of worship S U N D AY, M AY 3 , 2 0 2 0 PRELUDE
Michael Conley, piano
WELCOME
Rev. Rob Fuquay
LIGHTING of the CHRIST CANDLE CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee | No. 89 (vs. 1 - 4)
RESPONSIVE PRAISE
Rev. Regina Proctor Leader: Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. People: Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. Leader: For the Lord is a great God, a great King above all gods. People: He holds in his hands the depths of the earth and the mightiest mountains. Leader: Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for he is our God. People: We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care.
GLORIA PATRI
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 CALL for OFFERING OFFERTORY
In Fear the World Is Weeping Choral Ensemble 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 | John 21:1-19 (selected verses) Kaylee Vida
MESSAGE
Never the Same...Hopefully!: God’s Answer Rev. Rob Fuquay
COMMUNION PRAYER
We do not presume to come to this, your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own goodness, but in your unfailing mercy. We thank you for your presence in this meal and for offering us your unconditional acceptance and love. We surrender ourselves and our concerns into your loving hands. In Christ’s name, Amen.
CLOSING HYMN
Lord, You Give the Great Commission | No. 584 (vs. 1, 3, 5)
BENEDICTION RECESSION OF LIGHT/POSTLUDE Go Light Your World 2019 recording of the Chancel Choir
joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS TO: Jason and Lindsey Mazeika, and big sisters Avery and Emma on the birth of Chase Thomas Mazeika on March 30 CONDOLENCES TO: Friends on the death of Juanita Johnson Lisa and John Dane on the loss of her mother, Nora Caplan
announcements WORSHIP
ONLINE WORSHIP Our online worship services can be seen at 9:30 & 11AM and 4 & 7PM. You can now choose your time to worship as well as your style of worship, as both traditional and contemporary services are streamed at all four times.
GROW in your faith… More information on all of these opportunities can be found at Luke’s Online ANCHORPOINT | Today Our new Sunday morning Bible Study is streamed live each week at 8:45AM and 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15PM. ONLINE SERMON DISCUSSION GROUP If you haven’t connected to a group at St. Luke’s yet, this is a great time to try it out! Join Pastor Jevon Caldwell-Gross on Wednesdays at 6:15PM to discuss the previous Sunday’s sermon. Interested or have questions? Email Mindie Moore at moorem@stlukesumc.com and receive 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 Mindie Moore leads this book study on Wednesdays through May 20 at 10AM. She will be discussing the book, “Miracles and Other Reasonable Things” by Sarah Bessey. Watch on our Watch Live page at stlukesumc.com. STARTING POINT May 7, 7:30 – 8:15PM or May 17, 1 –1:45PM • Zoom Starting Point is a casual conversation with Terri Coe, Director of New Here Ministries, and lay members of the church where guests have the opportunity to learn more about St. Luke’s ministries, ask questions and discover next step possibilities. If you’re new to St. Luke’s, register for the session of your choice at stlukesumc.com and you’ll be sent a link to join a zoom meeting. See you there! EARTH DAY TREES | May 9 • 1 – 3PM St. Luke’s Creation Care Ministry has 200 Red Oak, two-yearold seedlings available on a first-come, first-served basis (suggested donation of $5-10, if able). Drive up to door #1, stay in your car, pop the trunk and we will load your tree for you. Planting instructions and information sheet provided. Contact Betty Brandt at brandtb@stlukesumc.com for more information. NETFLIX & CHAT | Sundays, May 31, June 14, June 28 • 7PM Add some community to your Netflix watching! Using the Netflix Party platform, we will watch either a show or movie and chat life and faith in light of what we’re watching. Sign up for any or all dates, and the link will be emailed to you. Must use Google Chrome browser to participate. May 31: The Good Place. Register at stlukesumc.com/register/netflixchat2020. Hosted by Mindie Moore. 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… SEW IN LOVE With a critical shortage for healthcare workers, use your gift of sewing to construct surgical masks. Our Caring Cars Ministry will pick them up and deliver to hospitals and nursing homes in the Indianapolis area. Email caringcars@stlukesumc.com for pick up. To watch a video of how to make masks, visit our Luke’s Online website page. P.E.W. MINISTRY We typically gather in pews and you may be missing that connection, feeling anxious and lonely. This new ministry recognizes the central role the church plays in our lives and creates a virtual place of connection to “promote emotional wellness.” Offered in groups on Zoom or individually, these online gatherings help us connect, share and be cared for in a virtual pew. To learn more, email outreach@stukesumc.com. 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. Contact outreach@stlukesumc.com for more information. HOMEBOUND HELPERS If you need help shopping for groceries, prescriptions or other items, please let us know! We have a team of volunteers ready and willing to run errands for you. Email outreach@ stlukesumc.com and let us know how we can help! SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED Do you know of people in our community who would love to receive a weekly note of encouragement right now? We’ve begun an effort to keep in touch with seniors and others in our community who are homebound and have many volunteers waiting to write notes. Names can be emailed to outreach@ stlukesumc.com.
CONNECTIONS GIFT AND BOOKSTORE Shop now for your Mother’s Day, birthday, graduation, Confirmation, sympathy and comfort needs from our new spring catalog. View the catalog at stlukesumc.com/im-new/ bookstore. When you’re ready to order, just call, pay over the phone and volunteers will deliver your wrapped gift to the requested doorstep within 48 hours. Mailing of gifts is also available.
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.