May 31, 2020
joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Julie Moore on the death of her mother, Judith Moore CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES: Jon Becker Sophie Mernitz Jordan Bick Maeve Panich Trent Christner Isabella Pastore McKenna Curry Jack Pedersen Jacquelyn Harvey Luke Prall Martha Hunter Jessica Simcox Samantha Lewis Lucas Stebbins Madeleine Loewen Benjamin Truax Chloe Meredith Megan Walawender Kendrick Mernitz Ethan White
announcements WORSHIP ONLINE WORSHIP Our online worship services can be seen at 9:30 & 11AM and 4 & 7PM. Choose your style of worship, either traditional or contemporary, as well. And be sure to invite others to join you! DRIVE-IN COMMUNION | June 7 • 2 – 3:30PM St. Luke’s invites you to a special drive-in communion experience in the parking lot. Come any time during this hour and a half and whether you prefer to bring your own communion elements or take ours, you can stay in your cars and one of our pastors will be available to serve you. ONLINE WORSHIP CHAT FEATURE As part of our next normal, on June 7 in our contemporary service, we will launch a new online platform that allows for a chat feature. This technology allows us to create community with others in our city and around the world. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
GROW in your faith… More information on all of these opportunities can be found at Luke’s Online ANCHORPOINT | Today Our Sunday morning Bible Study is streamed each week at 8:45AM and 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15PM. Join Rob today for an interview with Adam Hamilton, Founding and Senior Pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City. PASTOR’S BOOK STUDY Join us on Wednesdays at 10AM through July 1 as we discuss different topics, led by a rotation of pastors. Pastor’s Book Study is always open to all, and this is a great time to join! Head to our Luke’s Online page where you’ll find a link to join us. THE WELL Pastor Nicole leads The Well, an online faith community for women that meets via Facebook Live Thursday nights at 9PM. FRIENDS FIRST | Mondays through June 22 • 7:30 – 9PM An informal weekly meeting that provides connection in an unstructured environment. Led by Fena D’Ottavio and John Klotz. Register at stlukesumc.com and a Zoom link will be sent to you. WEDNESDAY NIGHT THEOLOGY TALK Through June 24 • 6:15 – 7:30PM Whether you’re brand new to St. Luke’s or have been here for years, this conversation is open for all to discuss different elements of life and faith with St. Luke’s pastors and occasional special guests. Join once or weekly - each session stands on its own. Details and registration can be found on our Luke’s Online website page. RICHARD ROHR ON VIDEO Wednesdays through June 24 • 6:30 – 8PM Learn about this 21st century Catholic theologian’s views on progressive Christianity. Expect a video presentation and an opportunity to discuss a variety of topics. Register at stlukesumc.com to receive the Zoom link.
NETFLIX & CHAT | Today, June 24 & 28 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. Today: The Good Place. Register at stlukesumc.com/register/netflixchat2020. Hosted by Mindie Moore. MILITARY MINISTRY If you are interested in joining our Military Ministry or getting more information, please contact Bill Meyers at wemeyers53@ yahoo.com or Steve Smith at smithstephenlee@gmail.com. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM St. Luke’s ECP has openings at all age levels for students 10 months (by 9/1/20) - 5 years of age. Registration paperwork can be found at stlukesumc.com/early-childhood-program. Contact Carol Whitsitt, whitsittc@stlukesecp.com or Julie Tomaszewski, juliet@stlukesecp.com for more information. We also have teaching positions available in our 3 and 4 year old classes. Contact Carol Whitsitt for more information.
GO in service to others… SEW IN LOVE Use your gift of sewing to create 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.
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 have many volunteers waiting to write notes to seniors and others in our community who are homebound. Names can be emailed to outreach@stlukesumc.com. CONNECTIONS GIFT & BOOKSTORE Shop now for your 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.