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welcome CONNECT HERE Stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or Chapel for information on small groups, classes and ways to serve. PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the Prayer Request cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer after each service. HOSPITALIZED? HAVE A NEW BABY? Call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com, so we can care for you. If you have a medical emergency after hours and need a pastor, call the church office and follow instructions.
CONNECTIONS GIFT & BOOKSTORE HOURS Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 1PM RESTLESS CHILD AREA Enjoy our live services at the east end of the Gathering Area or in the Central Passage, if your child needs a break during worship. PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide nursery and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-graders. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Live-streaming of worship is available for nursing moms in E126. YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon. YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 8th Grade: Sundays, 9:30AM at the Lodge. At 11AM, Middle School Music Ministry in the Lodge. For more information or to register, contact Heather; kenisonh@stlukesumc.com 9th-12th Grade: Sundays, 9AM the Hub located in C124 inside Door 15. Students will attend 9:30 services together. To sign up for Small Groups, contact Travis; bannont@stlukesumc.com. LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Fall Ministry Catalog or visit stlukesumc.com. CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com | 317-846-3404 | info@stlukesumc.com PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger, Executive Pastor Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross, Teaching & Guest Experience Pastor Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross, Pastor of Mobilization & Outreach Rev. Regina Proctor, Pastor of Care Ministries Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis • Mindie Moore
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Thank you for signing the attendance pad with at least one piece of contact information when it is passed. New guests: learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the worship attendance folders and stop at the Welcome Center for a gift. Be sure to join us across from the sanctuary after worship for coffee and donuts.
order of worship S U N D AY, A U G U S T 18 , 2 0 19
PRELUDE Jesus Loves Me | Joel Raney Michael Conley, Piano
INTROIT (9:30 & 11AM) WELCOME & CALL to WORSHIP Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* HYMN All Creatures of Our God and King | No. 62 (vs. 1-3, 5)
* UNISON PRAYER Written by Dr. Donald N. Griffith Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Creator God, by whose WORD all that is was brought into being, and the first revelation of your nature and power to your children, grant that we might stand with our ancient ancestors before the majesty and mystery of creation and say in faith, as did they, “In the beginning God.” Through Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER BAPTISM (9:30 & 11AM) ANTHEM Indescribable | Laura Story Jennifer Cole, Soloist
* standing, as able
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 OFFERTORY Our Grateful Hymn of Praise | Mary McDonald Jennifer Cole, Soloist (8:15AM) Summer Choir, Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director (9:30 & 11AM)
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Selected Verses from Genesis 1 & 2 Leanne Jackson (8:15AM) Robert Kapaku (9:30AM) Cathy Bryant (11AM)
MESSAGE | Bingeworthy: The Heart of Creation Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Prelude and fugue in C major (8:15AM) JW Malenkos, Organ Improvisation on “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” (9:30 & 11AM) Michael Conley, Organ
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joys & concerns TODAY’S BAPTISMS: Sydney Sage Davis and Sophie Renee, daughters of TJ and Lindsay Davis James Anderson Wetzel, son of Jason and Stephanie Wetzel Tenley Kae Catt, daughter of Ryan and Ashley Catt CONDOLENCES TO: Larry & Beth Lammers and family on the death of his mother, Sarah Lammers Family and friends of Hazel O’Dell
announcements WORSHIP... BINGEWORTHY DAILY REFLECTION GUIDE & TRACKER Get the most out of this sermon series! Participate each day by following the Daily Reflection Guide which takes you through key stories in the Bible, Genesis to Revelation. Scripture readings are given with space for reflections. Guides will be distributed in worship, or are available via email at 5AM daily (email eadsd@stlukesumc to sign up) or download & print from the website (stlukesumc.com/resources/publications). COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Enter through the exterior door west of door #1. If someone in a healthcare facility or homebound would like communion, notify Mary Katherine at 317-8463404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
GROW… ADULT DISCIPLESHIP FAIR | Today • 9AM – 12:45PM • Fellowship Hall Trying to figure out which class to take or group to join this fall? Visit us between services and meet leaders, view materials and find your best fit at St. Luke’s! You can also find all opportunities in the Fall Catalog available for pickup outside your worship space. Registration is open for all classes on the website. Books are in the Connections bookstore. DOUGHNUTS THIS MORNING With so much going on this morning, doughnuts can be found in the West Passage as well as in Fellowship Hall today. FALL MINISTRY CATALOGS Pick up a new catalog and discover all the ways you can worship, grow in your faith through classes and groups and go serve in our church and community. Registration is open for all classes on the website today! BINGEWORTHY SMALL GROUPS START THIS WEEK! New Small Groups kick-off with our new sermon series: BINGEWORTHY. For a complete list of open groups, visit the Adult Discipleship Fair today or stlukesumc.com for all listings.
TROOP 56 POPCORN SALES | August 25 Didn’t get your fill of popcorn this morning? Stop by the West Passage or Gathering Area next Sunday morning to support our Boy Scouts at their largest fundraiser of the year. KID’S CHOIRS | Sundays We’re starting up again today! Genesis Choir (Preschool – Kindergarten) meets in C123 from 10:30 – 11:15AM, beginning September 8; KidzSing Choir (1st – 4th graders) meets in the Clubhouse from 10:30 – 11:15AM and Jubilation Choir (5th – 8th graders) is in Luke’s Lodge from 10:45 – 11:30AM. All perform in worship services. COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES We want to care for your students while they are at school so we’re getting ready to send our first round of care packages. Email Tara-Lynne Sinicki (tlsinicki@yahoo.com) your student’s mailing address and we will get them included! EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | August 25 • 12:15 – 3:15PM • Luke’s Lodge Hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation. Learn the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Childcare available. Register at stlukesumc.com. CHURCH TOUR | August 27 • 6:30 – 7:30PM • Church office Join others to explore our nooks and crannies and learn a bit of our history. Register at stlukesumc.com. Childcare provided. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPENINGS Openings are still available for children 10 months – 5 years old (by 8/1) in our Parents’ Day Out, Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten programs. Classes begin 9/13. Contact Carol Whitsitt at whitsittc@stlukesecp.com for info.
GO… JOIN A MUSIC GROUP It doesn’t matter if you haven’t sung or played in a while; our groups are all very welcoming and a lot of fun. Contact Jeff Rogers (rogersj@ stlukesumc.com) to find out different ways to participate in adult, youth or children’s groups. Childcare available during certain times. We would love for you to help us lead worship! I LOVE MY CITY SERVICE DAY | September 14 • Indianapolis When you look at Indianapolis what do you see? St. Luke’s sees a city full of God’s people! Join other St.Lukers as we Love Our City through service projects across Indy. Sign up in the West Passage today or contact Pastor Nicole for more information at caldwellgrossn@stlukesumc.com FEED EVERYONE Could you be part of a food rescue team one morning per month? Contact Elizabeth Moreland at 317-501-0675 for more info. JOB OPENINGS We are excited to add two new positions to our staff: a Director of Youth Worship and Director of Children’s Ministries. Applications found at stlukesumc.com.