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
NURSING PARENT AREA • E126
& CENTRAL PASSAGE
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.
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
SEPTEMBER FEATURED ARTIST: DIANE STAVER
Join our featured September artist, Diane Staver on September 10 for a meet and greet in the East Art Gallery. Diane combines photos, manipulates, merges, adds to, and eliminates areas until the final image emerges. Once satisfied, she uses the completed digital image as a visual reference for paintings, most frequently focusing on urban scenes.
STAY IN TOUCH
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• Update communication preferences
• View the online church directory
• Submit a prayer request
• View giving information
• And more!
CONNECT
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
SEPTEMBER 5 AT 6PM - NORTH INDY
A support group for caregivers of those affected by memory loss. All 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.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SEPTEMBER INVITE NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 15 FROM 6:30PM - 9PM - LUKE’S LODGE
Calling all 5th-8th grade students! Join us for MS Invite Night! This month’s theme is Mission Impossible. We’ll get to live out our dreams of being a
secret agent, running all around the St. Luke’s Campus completing missions and working to achieve the impossible. If you are interested, come dressed like a secret agent! Register online at stlukesumc.com/students
STARTING POINT
SEPTEMBER 17 AT 10:45 OR 12:15PM - NORTH INDY C115
Starting Point is a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. Come and meet others who are new or newer and leave with a next step to help you connect and find your place here. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed and we can’t wait to meet you!
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
SHORT TERM CLASSES SIGN-UP
SIGN-UP DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST
Short term classes run 4-6 weeks. There are in-person classes available at both North Indy and Midtown AND online and hybrid classes too! Something for everyone! Make sure you check out the amazing pastor led-classes we are offering – they will fill up fast! Register today outside of your worship space or online at stlukesumc.com/classes.
INTERFAITH BOOK STUDY - “POVERTY, BY AMERICA”
SEPTEMBER 10 - (4 WEEKS) AT 7PM - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
A multi-faith book study will be hosted at a different congregation each week, so you can experience a unique perspective brought by different houses of faith and their members. You can attend any or all of the 4 weeks in this study. The book: “Poverty, by America” and discuss ways that we can help improve the lives of our brothers and sisters in poverty. 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
UWF FALL KICK-OFF
SEPTEMBER 16 FROM 9AM-2PM - NORTH INDY FELLOWSHIP HALL
United Women in Faith invites all women to attend our Fall Kick-Off on Saturday, September 16 from 9AM-2PM in the Fellowship Hall. Invite your friends to attend with you for a girls day out! You’ll enjoy a continental breakfast, sack lunch ($6), door prizes, and fun activities. Our keynote speaker is from the Dove Recovery House, and we will take a freewill offering to support their work. We are also collecting diapers (sizes 5, 6, and 7) for Hub for Hope, bring a package to donate. Register at stlukesumc.com/UWFkickoff
CHANGE THE WORLD
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
MIDDLE SCHOOL MENTORS NEEDED
FALL SEMESTER - LUKE’S LEADERS
Luke’s Leaders is looking for mentors for their after school leadership development programs which take place either at Washington Twp middle schools or here at St. Luke’s. No special skills needed! To get connected visit stlukesumc.com/icanhelp
FAST
Max Aziminia
Zach Dawley
Chelsea Miller
Charlie Bell
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
Nash Elliott
Emerson Rockacy
Abby Bieschke
Rory Blackburn
Isaac Boesing
HUB FOR HOPE
Jayden Boles
Norah Greene
Olivia Heincker
Joel Hershey
Wesley Hershey
VARIOUS DATES AND TIMES
Emma Bourff
Chase Huffman
Reid Sampson
Cece Shelton
The FAST program is looking for tutors through a partnership with BrightLane learning. No experience needed, you will be trained and equipped with everything you need to know! To get connected visit stlukesumc.com/icanhelp
Kellen Shover
Pat Shultz
Everett Sigmund
Olivia Brown
Andrew Cox
Jack Crouse
Kanata Johnson
Ashley Kennedy
Bauer Klene
Isaac Strand
Lennon Trost
The Housing and Eviction-Prevention Team is looking for Hope Ambassador volunteers to assist in supporting community members who are at risk for eviction. Shadow an experienced Hope Ambassador to learn more about this program. To get connected visit stlukesumc.com/icanhelp
Ben Turchyn
Orson Crowl
HUB FOR HOPE
Isabella Landa
Anna Weatherly
Carter Culhan
Jasmine Landa
Will Whitmire
FIRST TUESDAY AND THIRD SATURDAY EACH MONTH
Lilly Davis
Elin Dawley
Lea Landa
Tucker McGarrell
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Introit | He is Lord - Chancel Choir
Camden Williams
Currently seeking volunteers to assist with monthly diaper distributions. Distributions take place at the North Indy campus on the first Tuesday evening and third Saturday morning each month. To get connected visit stlukesumc.com/icanhelp
Call to Worship | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Leader: Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
All: His name is the Lord - be glad in his presence
Leader: Praise the Lord, who carries our burdens day after day
All: He is the God who saves us
Leader: Our God is a God who saves;
All: He is the Lord, our Lord, who rescues us from death.
Opening Hymn | Lift High the Cross #159 (4vs)
Psalter | Psalm 85 #806 - Rev. Patricia Magyar
Glory to God
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Prayer | Rev. Patricia Magyar
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Patricia Magyar
Offertory | Arise My Soul, Arise - Chancel Choir, violin
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Romans 5:6-11
Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Communion
Communion Songs | #298 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Jesus Paid it All (W&S #3100)
#292 What Wondrous Love is THis
#288 Were You There?
Benediction | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Postlude
