joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Dr. Lisa Hicks and Lori Ball on the death of Lisa’s father, James “Jim” Hicks Ellen Rhoades on the death of her grandson, Jordan Rhoades
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! DRIVE-IN COMMUNION | August 2 • 2 – 3PM St. Luke’s invites you to a special drive-in communion experience in the parking lot. Come any time during this hour 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 serve you. Enter the parking lot through Holliday Drive or the eastern-most entrance on 86th Street and watch our parking lot “ushers” for guidance.
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.
THE NEXT QUESTION DISCUSSION GROUP 2nd & 4th Thursdays, July 23 – Nov. 12 • 6:30 – 8PM Want to engage in conversations on the 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. Join us at any time!
STARTING POINT Thursday, July 30, 7 – 7:30PM 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. Register at stlukesumc.com/ event/391. You’ll be sent a link to join our Zoom meeting. 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. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Everyone’s leadership matters and on August 6 and 7, we will again host this world-class leadership conference, ONLINE! While the format looks different this year, the same great content will be shared. Register at globalleadership.org/online for only $99 through 7/20 when you use priority code LEAD2020. When asked for your organization, enter “St. Luke’s”. Pricing increases to $129 on 7/21. 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.
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 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. FAMILY FUN NIGHTS | Fridays through August • 5PM Deliver a Chef Joseph-prepared hot meal and family activity to food-insecure 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 (317-846-3404) and our volunteers will deliver your wrapped gift to the requested doorstep in 48 hours. Gifts can also be mailed.