WHO WE ARE
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background.
No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, we want you to know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM
MIDTOWN
Contemporary at 11AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube:
Traditional Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM
Contemporary Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM
PRAYER
Submit your anonymous prayer request at stlukesumc.com/prayer or on the online prayer wall at stlukesumc.com/prayerwall.
GIVE
Your gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! There are four ways to give today at St. Luke’s.
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Text: STLUKESUMC to 77977
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
07.30.23
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
CONNECTION CENTERS
OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES
Stop by the Connection Centers to get your questions answered, sign up for groups, serving opportunities, and events, and learn about ways to connect here.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA • E126
Enjoy our live services in these spaces if you’d like to nurse in private and/or if your child needs a break during worship.
CAREERS AT ST. LUKE’S
St. Luke’s values the committed people who are part of our staff. Their dedication to the ministry of this faith community is key to the life of the church. Open positions and associated job descriptions and applications are available at stlukesumc.com/careers.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
NORTH INDY • OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
Our store is closed today for inventory and training. We will be back open next Sunday!
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
NORTH INDY • SUNDAYS 9AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Spend some time in prayer or meditation in the presence of God. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
JUSTICE MINISTRIES
NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE TABLE • AFTER SERVICES
St. Luke’s Racial Justice Ministry suggests you google “Encyclopedia of Indianapolis” to learn all about our city. Search for “Murals for Racial Justice” to find the murals painted after George Floyd was murdered.
EAST ART GALLERY
JULY FEATURED ARTIST: RACHEL ROGERS
Rachel is inspired by surrealism, impressionism, the Italian Renaissance and her love of nature. Her variety of paintings will be on display through the month of July.
CONNECT
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY GROUPS START IN AUGUST
Looking for an opportunity where you can serve and meet new people at the same time? Maybe you want to strengthen faith filled relationships you’ve already established at St. Luke’s. We are partnering with the Disciple 1 Study App and launching 20 groups in August and are looking for leaders and participants for this hybrid style course. For more information go to stlukesumc.com/disciple
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
AUGUST 1 FROM 6-7:30PM - NORTH INDY
This support group serves caregivers of those affected by memory loss. Members of the church and community are welcome to gather to find loving support, share resources, and encouragement along their journey caring for loved ones in any capacity (whether at home, in care facility, or from a distance). Both facilitators of this support group are church members and have been trained by the Alzheimer’s Association. stlukesumc.com/care
GRIEF SHARE
AUGUST 2 - OCTOBER 25
A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 12-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. Register online for one of two times offered this fall: stlukesumc.com/care
PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP
AUGUST 13 FROM 12:30-2PM - NORTH INDY
We are never meant to walk life’s journey alone. Joys and challenges often come to us in unanticipated ways and we want to walk alongside you through all of the ups, downs, and in-betweens. This group is for parents and caretakers of kids, youth, and adults with special needs. Please register at stlukesumc.com/specialneeds.
MINDFUL WALKING
AUGUST 19 @ 10 AM
Walking & Fellowship with the Creation Care ministry and the New Perspectives Sunday AM Class. Enjoy nature while building relationships through conversation. Marott Park Nature Preserve parking area, 7350 N. College. Meet at trailhead.
TRUCK TOWN
AUGUST 26 9AM-1PM (RAIN OR SHINE)
Kids of all ages are invited to this community building event at North Indy! We are hoping for trucks, tractors, firetrucks, and all kinds of fun vehicles for kids to explore at this touch a truck style event. Invite your friends and neighbors. stlukesumc.com/events
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICE
AUGUST 21, 5:30PM - 6PM, N103/104
Taize worship is based on the tradition developed in Taize, France after WWII when a group of men came together to pray for peace. A Taize service invites you into a time of contemplation using simple chanting, prayers, scripture, and 10 minutes of silence.
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READERS
VARYING SUNDAY MORNINGS
We are currently recruiting for Sunday morning scripture readers. This volunteer role would be put into a rotating schedule to read scripture in the worship service that you also attend. If interested please email cheryl.wyatt@ stlukesumc.com.
CHANGE THE WORLD
MEET THE PEACEMAKERS TOUR
AUGUST 10 AT 6PM - NORTH INDY
Learn about the Peacemakers program, which is a key component in Mayor Joe Hogsett’s violence reduction strategy. You’ll hear firsthand the stories of Peacemakers working on the front lines to reduce violence in Indianapolis’ most at-risk neighborhoods. Commit to coming together as a community and working towards a common goal of peace to make a real difference in reducing gun violence and creating a safer, more vibrant city. #IChoosePeace stlukesumc.com/events
I LOVE MY CITY
SEPTEMBER 23 - ALL DAY
Join thousands of others and serve around Indianapolis or a city near you. Whether you call St. Luke’s home or you’re just looking for a way to serve your community, we would love to have you join us for I Love My City! stlukesumc. com/ilovemycity
UPCOMING SERIES
FAITH IN THE REAL WORLD
AUGUST 6TH - AL UNSER JR.
You’re going to want to race in to get a seat for the August 6th kick-off of Faith in the Real World as Pastor Rob sits down with Al Unser Jr., 2 time Indy 500 Champion to talk about his recent book, “A Checkered Past.”
AUGUST 13TH - RICHARD “MAC” MCKINNEY
On August 13th Pastor Rob and Richard “Mac” McKinney sit down to talk about the Oscar nominated short film he’s featured in, “Stranger at the Gate.” Join us for dinner at 5:30 followed by a showing of the film, “Stranger at the Gate” with a Q&A after. Register online: stlukesumc.com/events
STUMPED
AUGUST 20 - SEPTEMBER 24
Don’t have the words to answer a question about God because it’s one of those really touchy, difficult subjects? This fall series will focus on those hard questions that you might be asking yourself or that maybe your friends or family have asked but you just don’t know how to answer and really just have you stumped.
CONDOLENCES TO:
Tonda Zeek whose father, Philip Rummels, 100 years old, from Cedar Rapids passed aawy on July 22, 2023.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Opening Hymn | To God Be The Glory #98 (3vs)
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Glory to God
Prayer
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Offertory | Just a Closer Walk - St. Luke’s Jazz Combo
Doxology
Scripture Reading | 2 Corinthians 9:6-9
Message | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Communion | Take My Life (3 vs) #399 Be Thou My Vision (3 vs) #451, Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (3 vs) #400
Benediction | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Postlude
GIVE: SOME PRACTICAL WAYS TO FILL YOUR CUP
Discover your gifts through the Spiritual Gifts Assessment on Rock. Simply go to your Rock profile, click “actions”, then “assessment”. The assessment takes about 15 minutes to complete. Once you’ve completed it, you can connect with a Spiritual Gifts Navigator to learn more about how to use your gifts. Email Terri Coe (terri.coe@stlukesumc.com) to learn more.
Do a “giving audit” of your time and resources. Where are you living generously? Where would you like to be more intentional with your giving? Decide on one thing you will do to live in a more giving-oriented way this coming week.
Sign up to serve through St. Luke’s. There are many different ways to use your gifts in our community. Visit stlukesumc.com/serve to find your place.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
