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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 4thgraders. 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.
YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th – 8th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM, Great Hall. After worship and games, classes break out: 5th & 6th in Modge, 7th/Confirmation in GH, 8th in C124. 9th – 12th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM, Luke’s Lodge.
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 CaldwellGross • Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross • Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis • Mindie Moore
We’re Glad You’re Here!
Thank you for signing the attendance pad with at least one piece of contact information when it is passed. New guests: learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the pew backs and stop at the Welcome Center for a gift. Be sure to join us across from the sanctuary after worship for coffee and donuts.
order of worship S U N D AY, M AY 1 2 , 2019
PRELUDE
Berceuse | L. Vierne (8:15AM) Come Just As You Are | arr. Mark Hayes (9:30 & 11AM) Michael Conley, organ
MOTHER’S DAY VIDEO INTROIT
Amazing Day | Rebecca Thompson KidzSing and Jubilation Choirs; Gay Talbert, Director Bell Ringers: Graham Rogers, Jonah Stinson, and Peter Summers
WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Regina Proctor (11AM)
* HYMN
Motherhood, Sublime, Eternal | Words on screen
* LITANY for MOTHER’S DAY: Shanique Edwards, Jennifer Cole, Susan Loomis Leader: Mothers come in many different forms, and today we celebrate them all! All: Thank God for mothers! Leader: Everyone here is either a son or a daughter. All: Thank God for my mother! Leader: For those women who have joined God in Heaven and whom we miss dearly here on earth. All: Thank God for the mothers of the past. Leader: For every woman who is working day and night to raise her children right now. All: Thank God for the mothers of today. Leader: For all the women who are expecting, but aren’t quite mothers yet! All: Thank God for the soon-to-be-mothers. Leader: For the women who took in others’ children through adoption and foster care. All: Thank God for the mothers with hearts so big. Leader: For those women who have lost a child to death and must carry on. All: Thank God for the mothers who are so strong. Leader: For all the women who have desperately wanted to have children of their own, but chose instead to mother everyone else. All: Thank God for the mothers in spirit. All: We thank you, Lord, for the women who have influenced our lives in so many ways. We pray that we will honor them in everything we do. Amen.
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER * standing, as able
ANTHEM
Sing for Joy | Mark Patterson KidzSing and Jubilation Choirs; Gay Talbert, Director Melody Niquette, flute; Peter Summers, violin
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger 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.
NEW MEMBERS (9:30 & 11AM)
Congregational Response: Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY
Come Just As You Are | Mark Hayes (8:15AM) Michael Conley, organ High and Lifted Up | Carol Cymbala (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Exodus 1:15-21 Susan Loomis (8:15AM) Kailyn Houchens (9:30AM) Nancy Hopper (11AM)
MESSAGE | The Impact of a Mother Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Regina Proctor (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Crown Him with Many Crowns | George Elvey (8:15AM) Judy Williams, organ Prelude in Classic Style | Gordon Young (9:30 & 11AM) Michael Conley, organ
To donate, text STLUKESUMC to 77977
Help us give a hand up to our neighbors through BRIDGES: a holistic education ministry eradicating poverty in three ways: English as a New Language, Getting Ahead Financial Literacy and Luke’s Leaders AfterSchool Program. Visit the table outside of the Chapel and behind the Sanctuary near the Connect Here booth for more information.
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in memory of our mother, Ruth Peters, from Paul & Jan Snyder, and Howard & Nancy Grimmenga. CONDOLENCES TO: Jane Salin and family on the death of her husband, Bill Salin Lann and Marsha Thompson on the death of his mother, Bernice Thompson Barry, Margaret & Michael Wood on the death of his father, Jim Wood
announcements WORSHIP...
COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Enter through the exterior door west of door #1. If someone in a healthcare facility or homebound would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… ARTIST OF THE MONTH EXHIBIT | Today • 10 - 12:30PM • East Balcony A love of color is obvious in the amazing patterns and synergistic combinations of Stuart Alter’s vibrant paintings. HUMAN SEXUALITY, THE BIBLE & THE CHURCH | May 15, 23 • 6:15 – 7:45PM • Great Hall Led by Pastor Rob Fuquay, this class explores controversial Bible passages dealing with human sexuality, looks at historical & cultural understandings of homosexuality and the church, listens to stories from our LGBTQ members and families, and provides round table discussion. Optional dinner from 5:30-6:15PM ($5). No registration needed. Childcare provided. CHURCH TOUR | May 14 • 6:30 – 7:30PM Join others to explore our nooks and crannies and learn a bit of our history. Register at stlukesumc.com. Childcare provided. STARTING POINT | May 19 • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 New to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to find your place within our church. Childcare available. MILITARY MINISTRY LAUNCH | May 19 • Noon – 1:30PM This new ministry is forming and is open to everyone. Join us to enjoy light refreshments, meet the team and learn more about our mission and vision. Or stop by the table in the West Passage this morning for more information. “ROOM FOR ALL” RALLY | May 19 • 5 – 6:30PM • Noblesville First UMC Join us to hear from Pastors Mike Slaughter, Adam Hamilton (via video) and our own Pastor Rob Fuquay, as well as a panel discussion sharing an LGBTQ perspective. Questions and hopes for the UMC will be discussed.
THE WELL | Thursdays, beginning May 16 • 9PM • Online A weekly virtual gathering for women of all ages to laugh, learn and grow in God together. The best part is you can join us in your jammies! Sign up at stlukesumc. com and fill up your soul at… The Well. Contact Pastor Nicole with questions at caldwellgrossn@stlukesumc.com. 13TH – THE DOCUMENTARY | May 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. MAD CAMP | June 10 - 14 • 12 - 5PM If your upcoming 2nd – 5th grader likes to sing and act, then this is the camp for them! We will learn and perform an entire musical about God’s world of animals in just one week, with the final performance on Friday at 5PM. Register at stlukesumc.com for $50 until 5/26. 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 drop-off available. Register at stlukesumc.com. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | August 8 & 9 • 9:30AM – 5:30PM Everyone’s leadership matters so join with others right here at St. Luke’s to learn how to maximize yours. Get world-class, affordable content that you can apply immediately! Register at willowcreek.com/events/leadership for just $89 when you use promo code: GLS19TEAM. Questions? Contact Deleath at blombergd@ stlukesumc.com. OBERAMMERGAU TRIP | June 2020 Travel with Rob and Susan Fuquay to see this Passion play shown every 10 years followed by a spectacular tour of Switzerland (June 2 – 9). 14 spots available. Email Bob Zehr at rdzehr@traveltoremember.net for information.
SERVE… STEPHEN MINISTRY INFORMATIONAL MEETING | May 14 • 6 – 7:30PM Parlor Learn more about this caring ministry and consider becoming a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Mary Katherine Schnitz at schnitzm@stlukesumc.com for information. CHILDREN’S VOLUNTEERS Could you serve once or twice a month in the nursery or pre-school areas during a Sunday worship service? Greeters for Contemporary Baptism families at 11AM are also needed. Contact Jennifer at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com for more info. VBS VOLUNTEERS | June 10 - 14 • 9AM – 12:15PM It’s that time of year! We need lots of hands and feet to help with VBS, especially crew leaders, craft leaders and playground monitors. Contact Jennifer Ebner for more info at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com. JOB OPENINGS We are currently seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for Early Year’s Ministry. More info and applications at stlukesumc.com. SUMMER INTERNSHIPS Apply information learned through college coursework and experience in Children’s Ministries this summer. Apply at stlukesumc.com.