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AUGUST 30, 2020
order of worship S U N D AY, A U G U S T 3 0 , 2 0 2 0 PRELUDE
Michael Conley, Piano
WELCOME
Rev. Rob Fuquay
CALL to WORSHIP
Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Leader: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! People: Who is so great that we have to ask: who are we that you are mindful of us? Leader: You made us just a smidgen lower than angels, People: And crowned us with glory and honor. Leader: You made us rulers over the works of your hands, People: But not over each other! Leader: You ask us to care for this world and one another as if you were doing so in our place. All: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
LIGHTING of ALTAR CANDLE HYMN
Children of the Heavenly Father | No. 141
UNISON PRAYER
ALL: O Lord, come and meet me where I am as I worship you. Help me not to shrink the world to my needs, but enlarge my world by your vision which sees the weak protected and the hungry and poor made full; where riches of creation are shared and different races and cultures live together in harmony; where peace is built with justice and justice is guided by love. Let this vision come to pass today in my hearing and then in my doing. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Rev. Mindie Moore 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.
CALL for OFFERING OFFERTORY
I Dream a World | Joan Szymko New Song (previously recorded)
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 4:16-30 Dr. Clarence Moore, Pastor, New Era Baptist Church
MESSAGE
Justice or Just Us? Do We Believe Black Lives Matter? Rev. Rob Fuquay
CLOSING SONG
Lift Every Voice and Sing | No. 519
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Michael Conley, Piano
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 CONDOLENCES TO: Elaine Glanzman on the death of her husband, Tom Overstreet. Beth LaPlante on the death of her mother, Ethel Folger O’Connor. ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in loving memory of Bob and Phyllis Spurgin, from their daughter Judy Reasoner.
announcements WORSHIP…
PRAYER IN SANCTUARY | Sept. 2 • 11AM – 1PM We may not have in-person worship on Sundays yet, but our sanctuary will be open for prayer on Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 2. Feel free to come for as long as you want and spend quiet time in prayer and meditation. DRIVE THROUGH COMMUNION | Sept. 6 • 2 – 3PM You are invited to receive communion and prayer with a pastor in the St. Luke’s parking lot. We will provide sealed elements, or you can bring your own. Enter the parking lot through Holliday Drive or the eastern-most entrance on 86th Street and watch our parking lot “ushers” for directions. We look forward to seeing you! LUKE’S on the LOT | Thursdays, Sept. 10 – October • 2 –3PM Join us as we hold our first in-person, outdoor worship service in the parking lot. More details will follow, but save the date now and bring your own lawn chair for this socially distanced service.
GROW in your faith… ANCHORPOINT Our Sunday morning Bible Study is streamed each week at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15PM and is led by various members of our clergy team. Join us on the Watch Live page of our website.
THE NEXT QUESTION DISCUSSION GROUP
2nd and 4th Thursdays, through Nov. 12 • 6:30 – 8PM Engage in conversations on racial justice by joining us for a video web series that engages leaders, activists and thinkers to imagine an expansive racial justice. Hosts Austin Channing Brown, Chi Chi Okwu and Jenny Booth Potter are joined by incredible contributors like Brené Brown, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Andre Henry. Register at stlukesumc.com/lukesonline for the Zoom link and the video to watch before class. AT-HOME CRAFT KIT Our Children’s Ministry is creating craft kits for our monthly Bible stories. These free kits include needed supplies and directions for two crafts for preschool and elementary age groups. Reserve a kit at bit.ly/stlukeskids. Pick up your kits near the playground on 9/12 from 10-11AM. STARTING POINT | Sept. 10 • 7 – 7:30PM • Zoom For those new to St. Luke’s this is where you want to start! In 30 minutes you will gain an orientation to this church and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place with us. DIVORCE CARE | Sept. 14 – Dec. 14 • 6:30 – 8PM • Zoom While divorce is always hard, the pandemic may make it even more difficult. We want to be there for you during this difficult time. Consider joining our online DivorceCare on Mondays this fall. There is no registration fee; only a $15 fee (plus S&H) for the purchase of the workbook when you register directly with DivorceCare. Register at divorcecare.org/groups/124195. Questions? Email Kevin Davis at davisk@stlukesumc.com. ONLINE EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Sept. 23 • 7 – 8:30PM • Zoom Learn more about St. Luke’s and the greater United Methodist Church while exploring the development of your faith and discovering service opportunities. The process for formally joining St. Luke’s will be discussed so that you can decide what your next steps look like. Register atstlukesumc.com/event/421.
COLLEGE+ CARE PACKAGES We send care packages and mailings to our college-age students or graduates (18-22 years) to let them know we care for them. Let us know if your son or daughter would like to be included by registering them at stlukesumc.com/registration/CCP2020.
GO in service to others‌ VIRTUAL TUTORING | Zoom While classes may be happening in-person, our tutoring of elementary Washington Township students is going online! Group or individual tutoring happens during the mornings or afternoons and concentrates on reading and math. Teachers provide resources and an orientation session will be held on Zoom. Two one hour sessions per week is preferred. To sign up go to bit.ly/StLukesLion.