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
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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
We are excited to have a new check-out system that will help make your shopping experience even better! Connections needs volunteers to join our fun team for the Fall/Winter! Contact Julie at JulievBlack@gmail.com. Store is closed during services.
FRONT OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - NORTH INDY
VARYING HOURS M-F
We are looking to expand our team of amazing Front Office Volunteers! Various slots are available, Monday through Friday. Email Cheryl Wyatt for more information cheryl. wyatt@stlukesumc.com.
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
NORTH INDY • 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.
EAST ART GALLERY
AUGUST FEATURED ARTIST: KARLA BECKER
Karla Becker’s art is a meditative exploration between mandalas and nature, where intricate patterns & organic forms harmoniously coexist. This month’s art exhibit benefits the Girls for Success School in Costa Rica and the Midtown St. Luke’s Campus. Karla will be in the East Gallery each Sunday in August from 10:15-12:15PM.
HIGH SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT
AUGUST 27 FROM 1-3PM - THE LODGE
Join us for HS Invite Night! This month’s theme is Ultimate Night, where we’ll play games like ultimate bingo, ultimate - frisbee, ultimate spoons, and other big ultimate games! Register online stlukesumc.com/hsinvite
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP
AUGUST 27 FROM 12:15-2:45PM - AT MIDTOWN CAMPUS
A reminder that if you’ve registered in advance, for this month’s Exploring Membership class, it will be held at the Midtown Campus from 12:15-2:45PM today.
STAY IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletter, subscriptions and preferences at stlukesumc.com/subscribe.
Scan this QR Code and let us know you’re here!
To make sure we have all of your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount to:
• Update communication preferences
• View the online church directory
• Submit a prayer request
• View giving information
• And more!
CONNECT
FALL SMALL GROUP SIGN-UP
SIGN-UP DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST
Small groups are a great place where you can grow in your faith, develop life transforming relationships, and even have fun! Fall Small Group signups are open and there are groups for all ages and stages of life. There are open groups that meet in homes, online, North Indy, and Midtown! Find your group at stlukesumc.com/groups or contact Heidi Schopmeyer for help. Email: heidi.schopmeyer@stlukesumc.com
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
SEPTEMBER 5 AT 6PM - NORTH INDY
This support group serves caregivers of those affected by memory loss, including Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Members of the church and community are welcome to gather to find loving support, share resources, and encouragement along their journey Individuals attending the Caregivers Support Group may care for loved ones in any capacity (whether at home, in care facility, or from a distance). Register at stlukesumc.com/ events
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER
STARTS SEPTEMBER 6 AT 5:15PM - GREAT HALL
Have a small group or class on Wednesday nights this fall? Looking for an inexpensive date night with your friends? Join us for dinner and community in Great Hall anytime from 5:15-6:15PM on Wednesdays starting Sept. 6. Delicious meals will be prepared by Chef Joseph at the cost of $6/person. No reservations are needed.
MINDFUL WALKING
SEPTEMBER 9 @ 10 AM
Walking & Fellowship with the Creation Care ministry and the New Perspectives Sunday AM Class. Enjoy nature while building relationships through conversation. Holliday Park nature center parking lot, 6363 Spring Mill Rd. Meet at trail 9 marker across road from parking.
PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS/STUDENTS GROUP
SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 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.
UWF FALL RUMMAGE SALE
SEPTEMBER 27-29 SETUP & SEPT 30 SALE
The United Women in Faith group sponsors this annual event to raise money to support community partners such as Dove Recovery House, Lucille Raines Residence, Indiana UMC Children’s Home, and Hearts and Hope for Haiti9-. There are lots of ways you can get involved! We need help sorting and selling! Sorting dates are 9/27, 9/28, 9/29. Selling dates 9/29 at 6PM (St. Luke’s members presale) & 9/30 from 9AM-2PM. For more info and sign up to help visit: stlukesumc.com/rummagesale
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
INTERFAITH BOOK STUDY - “POVERTY, BY AMERICA”
SEPTEMBER 10 - (4 WEEKS) AT 7PM - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
This multi-faith study will be hosted at a different congregation each week, giving members the opportunity to experience unique perspectives brought by different houses of faith and their members. You can attend any or all of the 4 weeks in this study. We will read, “Poverty, by America” and discuss ways that we can help improve the lives of our brothers and sisters in poverty. Our faith calls us to love our neighbors and we are encouraging you to read this book, hear the call of our faiths, and work together to make a difference in our communities. Register online: stlukesumc.com/events
KIDS MUSIC - NORTH INDY
SUNDAY MORNINGS STARTING SEPT. 10 - 10:30-11AM
Registration is open for Kids Music for the 2023-2024 school year. KidzSing (1st-4th grade) practices will begin on Sept. 10th. Genesis (kids age 4 (by end
of October)-Kindergarten) practices will begin on Sept. 17th. All practices will be from 10:25-11:00 most Sundays. Kids will perform on the 2nd Sunday of each month in one of two services at North Indy. Register online: stlukesumc. com/kids
CHANGE THE WORLD
HOPE FOR THE WORKING HUNGRY
AUGUST 29 AT 6:30PM - NORTH INDY
As a follow-up to the recent Hunger Symposium and in support of the acclaimed documentary “The Working Hungry” come hear prominent speakers like Fred Glass, CEO of Gleaners Food Bank and leave with actionable steps to help end the hunger crisis in Indianapolis. Register online: stlukesumc.com/ events
I LOVE MY CITY
SEPTEMBER 23 - 8:30AM CELEBRATION SERVICE W/PROJECTS
STARTING AROUND 9AM ACROSS THE CITY!
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! Registration is OPEN! stlukesumc.com/ilovemycity
3rd/4th Grade Bible Recipients
Max Aziminia
Charlie Bell
Abby Bieschke
Rory Blackburn
Isaac Boesing
Jayden Boles
Emma Bourff
Olivia Brown
Andrew Cox
Jack Crouse
Orson Crowl
Carter Culhan
Lilly Davis
Elin Dawley
Zach Dawley
Nash Elliott
Norah Greene
Olivia Heincker
Joel Hershey
Wesley Hershey
Chase Huffman
Kanata Johnson
Ashley Kennedy
Bauer Klene
Isabella Landa
Jasmine Landa
Lea Landa
Tucker McGarrell
Chelsea Miller
Emerson Rockacy
Reid Sampson
Cece Shelton
Kellen Shover
Pat Shultz
Everett Sigmund
Isaac Strand
Lennon Trost
Ben Turchyn
Anna Weatherly
Will Whitmire
Camden Williams
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Introit | Thy Word - Chancel Choir
Call to Worship | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Leader: O God, you are righteous
All: Transform us by your Word!
Leader: Your judgments are upright
All: Transform us by your Word!
Leader: Your precepts are unforgettable
All: Transform us by your Word!
Leader: Give us understanding and we will live
All: Re-form us, reconcile us, Transform us by your Word!
Opening Hymn | O Word of God Incarnate #598 (4vs)
Psalter | Psalm 119 #840 - Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Glory to God
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Presentation of 3rd/4th Grade Bibles | Amy Boles
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Prayer | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Call for Offering | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Offertory | O Word of God - Chancel Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading | 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | I Love to Tell the Story #156 (4vs)
Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude
