order of worship S U N D AY, J U LY 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 PRELUDE
Michael Conley, piano
WELCOME
Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
LIGHTING of ALTAR CANDLE HYMN
How Firm a Foundation | no. 529 (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
AFFIRMATION of FAITH
A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adpt. Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger 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
It is Well WIth My Soul Wendy Muston, Harp
SCRIPTURE READING | 1 Samuel 16:14-22 Gustanna Moss Chaney and Vence Vida
MESSAGE
Off Script: Bring Your Harp Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
CLOSING SONG BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Michael Conley, 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.
joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS TO: Lauren & Kyle Richmond on the birth of Emma Marie Richmond born June 24
CONDOLENCES TO: Fran, Cheryl & April Wyatt on the death of Cheryl’s mother, Claire Garneau Bill Hatfield & daughter, Paige, on the death of Debbie Hatfield Cindy Hoye on the death of her mother, Barbara Clark.
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 an 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.
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 our 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: • TODAY, 1 – 1:30PM • Thursday, July 30, 7 – 7:30PM Register for the session of your choice at stlukesumc.com. 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 Thursdays, July 23 – Nov. 12 • 6:30 – 8PM 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. MIDDLE SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT | July 31 • 7 – 9PM • Parking lot Bring your own chair, snacks and mask and we will have G or PG movies for the students to vote on watching. There will be low-contact activities and popcorn served by an adult. It’s a great time to bring a friend, so be sure to register them, too, at stlukesumc.com! Spots are limited. Questions? Email Heather at kenisonh@stlukesumc.com. THE WELL | Thursdays • 9PM • Facebook Live We recently started our new series Footprints: Finding God’s Presence in Conversations on Race. We will respond to Pastor 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. Please email outreach@stlukesumc. com if interested. 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.