order of worship S U N D AY, J U LY 5 , 2 0 2 0 PRELUDE
Jim Butz, trumpet, Michael Conley, piano, Dr. Jeff Rogers, bass
WELCOME
Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
LIGHTING of ALTAR CANDLE HYMN
God of the Ages | No. 698, vs. 1–4
AFFIRMATION of FAITH
A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adpt. Dr. Regina Proctor 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.
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
Lift Every Voice and Sing Angela Brown, Soprano
SCRIPTURE READING | Genesis 29: 16–28 Gustanna Moss Chaney and Vence Vida
MESSAGE
Off Script: In the Morning It Was Leah Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
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. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404 or davisk@stlukesumc.com.
CLOSING SONG BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Stars and Stripes Forever Michael Conley and Mark Herris, organ
Outreach Hotline: Our Benevolence Hotline can be reached Monday – Friday at 317-749-2129 or at outreach@stlukesumc.com. Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline: If you would like to speak with someone from our Care Team, please call 317-643-2293 between 8:30AM and 5PM, Monday – Friday.
announcements WORSHIP ONLINE WORSHIP 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! ONLINE WORSHIP CHAT FEATURE As part of our next normal, we have launched a new online platform that allows for a chat feature in our services. This technology allows us to create community with others in our church, our city and around the world. DRIVE-IN COMMUNION | Today • 2 – 3PM Come and enjoy communion in the parking lot. Pastors will provide a blessing along with pre-filled communion cups or feel free to bring your own communion elements to be blessed by one of our clergy. We will follow our special event traffic flow in the parking lot, so be sure to enter from Holliday Drive or the eastern-most entrance on 86th street and watch for the guidance of our parking lot “ushers.” PATRIOTIC CONCERT If you missed this concert last night, it’s not too late! This concert, featuring renowned Soprano Angela Brown, and our own Pastor Rob Fuquay and clergy, Dr. Jeff Rogers and Michael Conley can still be seen on our website. Just click on the Patriotic Concert button on the landing page. The patriotic and cultural pieces called us together, as a true United States of America, during this tumultuous and historic time.
GROW in your faith… ANCHORPOINT | Today Our Sunday morning Bible Study is streamed each week at 8:45AM and 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15PM. Join us on our Watch Live page of the website. STARTING POINT Starting Point is a casual conversation with members of the church as an opportunity to learn more about St. Luke’s, ask questions and discover next steps. Choose one of the following dates and times: • Sunday, July 12, 1 – 1:30PM • Thursday, July 30, 7 – 7:30PM Register for the session of your choice at stlukesumc.com/ registration/. You’ll be sent a link to join our Zoom meeting. STORYTELLING AND SOUL CARE July 13, 7PM; July 14, 3PM AND July 17, 7PM • Zoom We care for souls, our own, and others so we are offering opportunities for people on the front lines of the virus to share their stories of how they are feeling and dealing with what they face. We will begin with prayer, followed by introductions and time for participants simply to share their stories. A list of counselors will be available for any who might want to consider counseling. Register at stlukesumc.com and a zoom link will be sent. MIDDLE SCHOOL TIE-DYE NIGHT July 17 • 7 – 8:30PM • Parking Lot Students, bring your own shirt to tie-dye as well as a mask and we will practice safe social distancing! Other low contact activities will be included too, so bring a friend! Spots are limited - register at stlukesumc.com. Questions or interested in volunteering? Contact Heather Kenison at kenisonh@stlukesumc.com. THE NEXT QUESTION DISCUSSION GROUP July 23 • 6:30 - 8PM • Zoom Want to engage in conversation on the real topics of race and justice? This video web series engages leaders, activists, creatives, and thinkers imagining how expansive racial justice can be. Hosts Austin Channing Brown, Chi Chi Okwu, and Jenny Booth Potter expand imaginations with the help of incredible contributors like Brene Brown, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Andre Henry. Register at stlukesumc.com to receive a Zoom link.
THE WELL | Thursdays • 9PM • Facebook Live Next week we kick off our new series Footprints: Finding God’s presence in conversations on race. We will respond toPastor Mindie’s book study on I’m still Here. We will share in unfiltered and unscripted conversations on faith, race and sisterhood – trusting that God‘s footprints will be seen in the midst.
GO in service to others… BACK TO SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA In a season when many churches have had to pull back – St. Luke’s is going all in. Back to School Extravaganza is changing but still responding to God’s call in powerful ways. We’ve partnered with Washington Township schools and are raising $60,000, to provide school supplies not for 1,000 students but for 4,000 students registered for free or reduced lunch in the district. So go all in with us this year by donating financially, adopting a classroom with your small group to support students all year or signing up to pack school supplies on July 27, 28 or 29. Visit stlukesumc.com/event/397 to donate or register. Together, let’s not make this the year COVID-19 disrupted school but the year that St. Luke’s went all in. BECOMING AN ANTI-RACIST ONE DAY AT A TIME Transform yourself and the world by taking an anti-racist step every day. Find very doable steps, some take as little as 5 minutes, on the St. Luke’s Facebook page and the St. Luke’s website under Luke’s Online/Adult Discipleship/Becoming an Anti Racist Resources. FAMILY FUN NIGHTS | Fridays through August • 5PM Deliver a Chef Joseph-prepared hot meal and family activity to foodinsecure neighbors in Washington Township. Provide an opportunity for family togetherness, hope and the love of Jesus to our neighbors. Join our delivery fleet on our Luke’s Online website page.
CONNECTIONS BOOKS & GIFTS At Easter, Connections raised over $800 for food and shelter locally during the pandemic! A new summer catalog has been created for your birthday, graduation, sympathy, and get well gifts. Shop online at stlukesumc.com/im-new/bookstore, phone in your order and our volunteers will deliver your wrapped gift to the requested doorstep in 48 hours. Gifts can also be mailed.