December 24, 2019__6PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Chapel | 4 & 6PM

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WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE Thank you for registering your attendance today. Please fill out the insert in your bulletin and place it in the offering basket. New guests, you will find a gift just for you at the Welcome Center.

PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place in the offering basket or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com.

PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN The following childcare is provided today: 2 & 8PM Nursery (Birth and up E124/125); 4 & 6PM all ages (Birth-1 year E125, 2-5 years E124, K-4th grade - Clubhouse); no childcare at 11PM. Activity bags are available for K-4th grade children at the Welcome Centers and room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, including live streaming of the worship service. A cry area is located to the left of the Sanctuary, and straight ahead as you exit the Chapel, with toys and a live stream of our services.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING (SUNDAYS) 5th - 6th Grade – 9:30 & 11AM @ The Modge 7th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM @ The Hub in room C124 No youth groups will meet on December 29 and students are encouraged to worship with the families. Regular programming resumes Jan. 6. Find more at stlukesumc.com.

YOUNG ADULTS (SUNDAYS) Join us for coffee outside Robertson Chapel following the 9:30 & 11AM services. We will not be meeting Dec. 29. See you Jan. 5.

CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S If you are hospitalized, we want to know and care for you.

Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@stlukesumc.com.

POINSETTIAS Thank you to everyone who donated poinsettias in honor of or in memory of a loved one. A listing of the donors can be found today at the Welcome Centers. Donors are encouraged to take one home after the 8PM Sanctuary service or 11PM service in the Chapel.

WORSHIP ORDER Christmas Eve | 4 & 6PM | December 24, 2019 CHRISTMAS EVE OPENING ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING The Baughman Family (4PM) The Vida family (6PM)

CALL to WORSHIP PRAYER Mindie Moore

* WORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL for OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING Cathy Bryant (4PM) Kaylee Vida (6PM)

MESSAGE | It’s Finally Christmas Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross

* WORSHIP & CANDLELIGHTING When lighting your candle, tip the unlit candle to the lighted candle of your neighbor – this minimizes the chance of hot wax dripping.

BENEDICTION

* standing, as able

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ST. LUKE’S HOLIDAY CLOSURE Dec. 25 – 28, Dec. 30 - Jan. 1 The church building will be closed beginning Christmas Day through January 1. We will be open on Sunday, Dec. 29, for our regular worship schedule and would love to have you join us.

ADULT CLASSES AND SMALL GROUPS Kick off the New Year by joining a new class or small group! Many are off to a fresh start in January. For full information, stop by the Welcome Center or grab a new winter/spring catalog before you leave the building tonight.

NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH WALK Dec. 31 • 6 – 8PM • Fellowship Hall Take 30 minutes to review 2019 and prepare for 2020. Walking the labyrinth is the perfect way to slow down and reflect and if you are new to labyrinth walking, a brief introduction will be provided. Please enter through Door #1.

SAVE THE DATE

HOUSE OF HOPE | March Join St. Luke’s and Arbor Homes this Lent as we build a Habitat for Humanity home! All skill levels and families are welcome to serve during weekend shifts.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 3 years – 4th grade: June 8 – 12 • 9AM – 12:15PM Register your 3 year old (and potty-trained) through 4th grader. Sign up your child for a fun week of making friends and learning the love of Jesus Christ. Early registration starts in February!

Middle School Mayhem: June 22-26

SUNDAY WORSHIP TRADITIONAL 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY 9:30 & 11AM • Chapel