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SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
order of worship S U N D AY, S E P T E M B E R 6 , 2 0 2 0 PRELUDE All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name String Quartet; Michael Conley, Piano
WELCOME Rev. Rob Fuquay
OPENING PRAYER Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross
OPENING HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty | No. 64
RESPONSIVE LITANY Rev. Mindie Moore Leader: God in the Spirit revealed in Jesus Christ, calls us by grace and helps us see the possibility of what could be, creating something new out of what is broken. All: And so shall we. Leader: Today is the day God embraces all hues of humanity, delights in diversity and difference,favors solidarity transforming strangers into friends. All: And so shall we. Leader: Today is the day God deplores violence in our homes and streets, rebukes the world’s warring madness, humbles the powerful and lifts up the lowly. All: And so shall we. Leader: Today is the day God brings good news to the poor, proclaims release to the captives, gives sight to the blind, and sets the oppressed free. All: And so shall we.
CHORAL RESPONSE Lift Every Voice and Sing | No. 519, v.1
ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL for OFFERING OFFERTORY Let There Be Peace on Earth | arr. Mary McDonald Chancel Choir Ensemble and String Quartet
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 26:17-22 NLT Rev. Janae Pitts-Murdock, interim pastor at Light of the World Christian Church
MESSAGE Justice or Just Us? It Could Be Me Rev. Rob Fuquay
COMMUNION PRAYER We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own goodness, but in your unfailing mercy. We thank you for your presence in this meal and for offering us your unconditional acceptance and love. We surrender ourselves and our concerns into your loving hands. In Christ’s name, Amen. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404 or davisk@stlukesumc.com.
CLOSING SONG Here I Am, Lord | No. 593
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Michael Conley, Organ
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in loving memory of Connie L. March, from her husband Joe March; daughter Kim Long and family.
announcements WORSHIP… DRIVE-IN COMMUNION | Today • 2 – 3PM You are invited to receive communion and prayer with a pastor in the St. Luke’s parking lot this afternoon. 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 • 6:30 – 7:15PM Join us as we hold our first in-person, outdoor worship service in the back of the parking lot, near door #16. Plan on joining us and bringing a lawn chair and mask for this socially distanced service. Enter through our main entrance or Holliday Drive and be sure to register at stlukesumc.com/event/426 so that we can prepare for your arrival!
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. 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. 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. 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.
PET BLESSING | Sept. 27 • 4 – 5PM • Tent – near The Modge Any and all pets and human friends welcome - with social distancing and masks required! Treats and blessing cards will be available and your pet will receive a blessing in the form of hands-on love from a pastor. There will also be a special time to remember those beloved pets who have passed away this past year. 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… ANTI-RACIST TRAINING | Sept. 12 • 9:30 – 11:30AM • Zoom As you’ve been listening to our sermon series on justice, you may be asking how you can learn more. Join us as Rev. Michelle Ledder, Director of Equity and Anti-Racism at the General Commission of Race and Religion leads us in a Zoom workshop on becoming an antiracist church. Register today on our St.Luke’s website (stlukesumc. com/event/416) and invite your friends! 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.
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.