Connections @St. Luke's April 2014

New Exploring Membership Class Sunday, May 4, Noon-3PM

Learn the vision, ministry, and values of St. Luke’s UMC. See page 5.

A Guide to the Month Ahead: April 2014

holy week Maundy Thursday Service

Thursday, April 17, 7PM, Sanctuary A service remembering Jesus’ last meal with his disciples. Includes drama, foot or hand washing, and Communion. Children welcome and/or childcare provided.

Good Friday Services

Friday, April 18, Noon or 7PM, Sanctuary Reflective services with scripture and music remembering the crucifixion of Christ.

Childcare at the 7PM service.

Easter Sunday Services

PLEASE NOTE ADJUSTED SERVICE TIMES: Sunday, April 20 (morning) 8:00, 9:30AM Traditional services

in the Sanctuary

11:15AM

Traditional service in Robertson Chapel

11:15AM

Contemporary service in the Sanctuary

Sunday, April 20 (evening) 6PM Later @St. Luke’s

in Robertson Chapel

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Spiritual Life Center

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Worship and the Arts

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Children’s Music

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Youth Ministries

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Fellowship/UMM

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UMW

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Outreach Ministries

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Member Care

Hours:

St. Luke’s office is open 8:30AM-5PM Monday-Friday. Our Prayer Chapel (located inside Robertson Chapel next to the Spiritual Life Center) is available for silent prayer and meditation when the church is open. A pastor is always on call in case of emergencies; call 846-3404 to leave a message after hours.

Contact Information:

When you need something, our outstanding front desk staff can direct your call to the appropriate person. Here are some tips for some of the most frequently requested information:

I Need:

Contact:

Adult Class Registration:............................................Jilliane Pruiett Childcare Needs for Meetings/Events:......................Kristi Chamberlain Member Care/Death/Hospitalization Stephen Ministry Request:........................................Mary Katherine Schnitz Membership/Births/Address/Phone Change:...........Sylvia Forbes Reserve a Room/Request A/V:..................................Heather Backus Weddings/Special Event Coordination:.....................Allison Flickinger Baptisms:...................................................................Kristi Chamberlain Pledge Balance/Information:.....................................Finance Office Oasis Bookstore:........................................................Sharon Holyoak

Email:

Need to email someone on our staff? Easy! Our email is our last name followed immediately by first initial, followed by @stlukesumc.com.

This issue lists upcoming events April through mid-May 2014.

The deadlines for submitting announcements for the next Connections@St.Luke’s: April 1 for May issue (publishes 4/25) Connections@St.Luke’s: a publication of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.846.3404 • www.stlukesumc.com A PDF version of this publication is available online.

Inside the walls of St. Luke’s is a peaceful place where you can browse, meet new people and experience a little retail therapy. Find books for your adult education class or book group… inspirational jewelry and home décor… the perfect selections for Confirmation, graduations, birthdays, baptisms, Easter and Christmas presents. Best of all, the proceeds from all purchases made in Oasis benefit the ministries of St. Luke’s.

Oasis Hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10AM - 2PM Sundays 9AM - 1PM

Multiple Styles.

Multiple Locations.

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St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians with multiple options for strengthening your relationship with God. We offer the following worship opportunities designed to meet you where you are in your journey with Christ.

Sunday Worship Services with Rev. Rob Fuquay

8, 9:15AM (Traditional) & 10:45AM (Contemporary) • Communion is served the first Sunday of the month at all three services and is available to all persons.

• St. Luke’s Orchestra plays the third Sunday of the month.

• Baptisms take place the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of every month. Parents must attend an orientation class to sign up their child for baptism. See www.stlukesumc.com for details.

Later@St. Luke’s Sundays, 6PM in Robertson Chapel with Dr. Marion Miller Come hear contemporary Christian, gospel and jazz music featuring the Later Band and Vocals, along with a challenging, thought-provoking message. Holy Communion served every Sunday, along with light refreshments before and after the worship service.

APRIL SERMON SERIES: “Racing Through Life” 4/6 “When Its Time to Leave the Race”

(Black Flag) Mark 9:43-48 4/13 Palm Sunday: “The Seven Last Words” (White Flag) Seven pastors will take five minutes each and preach a sermon on the seven last words of Jesus on the cross. The Later Band and Vocals will intertwine each powerful sermon with inspiring musical hymns.

4/20 Easter: “Experiencing Victory” (Checkered Flag) This worship service will feature songs such as, “Mary Don’t You Weep,” “Mary Did You Know,” and “Victory in Jesus.” There will be spoken word, inspiring music and other drama events throughout this worship experience.

4/27 “Can’t Hold Me Down”

The Garden Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre with Dr. Linda McCoy New Contemporary Service @10:45AM St. Luke’s expanded its family of worship styles to include a contemporary service! This new service is held on Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary and features relevant messages by our senior pastor, Rev. Rob Fuquay, along with amazing musical talent and a more relaxed, interactive environment. If you’d like to be kept up-to-date as announcements become available, we invite you to join the Facebook group, “St. Luke’s @1045 New Service Participants.”

Taizé Third Sunday of each month, 5-5:45PM by the baptismal font in the Sanctuary, with musical community and Rev. Kim King.

A service of peace and candlelight with silence, scriptures, prayer, and beautiful music.

8:15, 9:15 & 10:15AM every Sunday The Garden is a satellite ministry of St. Luke’s providing nontraditional worship in a comfortable, casual setting. Music provided by The Good Earth Band.

entry.point The Mansion at Oak Hill with Rev. Stan Abell 10:30AM every Sunday Entry.point church is an open faith community where people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences will find a safe and creative space to explore and deepen their individual faith journeys. The worship style at entry.point is characterized by creative use of multi-media—music, video and spoken word.

The casual services are 45 minutes and are crafted to engage relevant life questions.

Family Friendly Entry.point kid’s programming is originally created and corresponds with the main service so that families can have faith conversations appropriate for all levels of understanding.

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To pre-register for a class, go to www.stlukesumc. com and search for class title on home page search box.

Or contact Jilliane Pruiett at pruiettj@ stlukesumc.com or 846-3404 x364.

Oasis = Oasis Bookstore and Gift Shop located inside St. Luke’s.

Adult Ministries Adult Education

Join The Daniel Plan!

Mondays at Noon, N101/102 Facilitators: Debra Peek and Susan Fuquay.

Want to lose weight with friends? Join us for an ongoing weight loss plan called The Daniel Plan - 40 Days to a Healthier Life. This is a groundbreaking approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle that is both transformational and sustainable. The Daniel Plan is centered on five essentials that will guarantee your success: faith, food, fitness, focus and friends. Everyone is welcome to come to this friendly class that is losing weight together. No cost but it is recommended that you buy and begin reading The Daniel Plan.

Email Susan Fuquay at fuquays@stlukesumc.com with any questions.

Café Conversation: The PostResurrection Experiences of Jesus and the Coming of the Holy Spirit

Lenten Small Groups

March 5-April 20 St. Luke’s has over 50 small groups totaling 600 people meeting in homes, restaurants, work places, at the church, online, and at retirement centers during Lent. Groups are available every day of the week, morning, noon and night! These groups will be reflecting on the Sunday sermon series: Racing Through Life.

Leader: Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor, Later@St. Luke’s Wednesdays, April 23 – May 14, 9:30-11:00AM, E105 Study life after Easter for the disciples, up to and including the day of Pentecost. Discuss the various reactions people had to the death and resurrection of Jesus. Walk to Emmaus with two followers of Jesus. Read John’s account of Peter’s reconciliation with Jesus. Explore the meaning of the Great Commission for the church today. Celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Faith that Makes a Difference

Leaders: Tony Baumgartner, St. Luke’s Member and Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries Tuesdays, May 6 – June 10, 7-8:30PM, E105 Childcare available upon request We all want to have a faith that matters but what does this mean?

What are the life-changing beliefs and practices that help us embrace God’s love and grace, follow Christ, and live life with meaning and purpose?

Through scripture, story, and conversation, explore next steps for your personal spiritual journey.

The workbook, The Wesleyan Way: A Faith that Matters, will be a resource used in class and can be purchased in Oasis.

Introverts in the Church

Leaders: Extrovert Betty Brandt, Director of Spiritual Life Center and Introvert Julie Gentry, St. Luke’s Director of Information Technology Four Thursdays, May 8-29, 6:30-8PM Parlor In this hugely extroverted society many introverts feel overlooked. Church could be a place for introverts to feel understood and prized for their gifts and talents. How can St. Luke’s make this dream a reality? This four-week class, based on Introverts in the Church by Adam McHugh, will begin a dialogue between extroverts and introverts about our life together at St. Luke’s experiences and needs, desired opportunities and programming, leadership possibilities and space planning.

Registration appreciated. Book available in Oasis.

Sunday Morning Classes

Why Our Children’s Ministry Leaders Wear Orange

Leaders: Amy and Jake Nichols, St. Luke’s Members and Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries Sundays, April 6 and 13, 9:15-10:15AM, N101-102 Orange is a popular color within our Children’s Ministry. It highlights a significant belief we hold with regard to the relationship of the church as we support parents and other key family members who carry the responsibility of raising children. In this parent orientation, learn what Orange means and the teaching implications it carries for pre-school, elementary, and student ministries. Additionally, parents will be introduced to a four-window model created to guide you through core principles necessary to encourage children in their growth, development, and self-

Adult Ministries understanding. The book we will reference is Kidunique: Helping Kids Discover Who They Are by Dan Webster, author, teacher, mentor, and founder of Authentic Leadership, Inc.

Conversations on Homosexuality and Christianity: “This I Know”

Sundays, 9:15-10:15AM through April 13, Parlor “This I Know” is a six-week companion study based on the movie, “For the Bible Tells Me So.” The movie showcases several Christian families and their journey with their gay or lesbian child. Looking at what the Bible says about homosexuality, the viewer gets the opportunity to explore new thoughts, to hear genuine feelings and fears expressed both by the children and their parents, and well-known theologians’ opinions.

Exploring Membership Class

Leaders: Rev. Rob Fuquay, staff, and lay leaders Sunday, May 4, Noon-3PM, Luke’s Lodge Childcare available upon request. Join Pastor Rob Fuquay and others for a time of getting acquainted with one another, learning the vision and values of St. Luke’s, a brief overview of the history of the church, and a bit about United Methodism. Discuss what it means to be a member of St. Luke’s as we look closely at what it means to Seek, Celebrate, Live, and Share the love of God for all creation. Everyone will have an opportunity to sign up for future classes, serving opportunities within the church and outreach events. You may choose to join St. Luke’s after this class if you desire.

Discover Your God-Given Gifts

Leaders: Berneta Sherck, St. Luke’s Member and Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries Sundays, April 27 and May 4, 9:15-10:30AM, E212, Childcare available upon request.

Each of us has been given gifts and talents to be used in ways that can enhance the ministry of the church. Learn about these spiritual gifts and take an inventory to discover your God-given abilities.

Learn where you can make a difference through your service.

Conversations Around the Scripture Sundays, 9:15-10:15AM, E105 Led by Gary Chambers, Brian Earnhart, and Craig Overmyer. We are a Lenten Small Group.

Empty Nesters – New Focus!

Sundays, 10:45AM, Parlor Empty Nesters is a Sunday school class/social group.

We invite couples and singles whose children have “flown the coop” to join us. We also get together for dinner or other events on a monthly basis. And we’ve become one of the best support groups around! Try us out. We’d like to meet you.

Ongoing Classes

Christian Chat

2nd & 4th Mondays, 10-11:30AM in the Spiritual Life Center. You are invited to drop in for interesting discussions about Christian topics and to enjoy fellowship with other women. This is the perfect group for busy women because each session is self-contained and there is no homework. Please join us when you can and feel free to come late or leave early. For more information, contact us at ChristianChatWomen@gmail.com.

George Vickery Men’s Discussion Group

Wednesdays, 9:30AM, Luke’s Lodge. Discuss current events or the latest book of interest you have read. For more information, call Bob Waeltz at 872-0895.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30AM, The Forum at The Crossing. An off-site senior adult Bible Study. Led

by Terri Coe, Mary Katherine Schnitz and several other St. Luke’s lay members.

Pastors’ Book Study

Wednesdays through mid-May, 10-11:30AM, Parlor Kent Millard continues our study for the Lenten season, Listen: Praying in a Noisy World by Rueben Job. Linda McCoy will be with us from April 23-May 14 as we discuss the book Finding God Beyond Religion by Tom Stella. All are welcome to enjoy this relaxed format, stimulating conversation and thought-provoking topics.

Thursday Afternoon Book Study

Thursdays, 1-2:30PM, Parlor. Join this group to read and discuss a diverse selection of materials.

Our April book is Orphan Train by Christina Kline. The group also enjoys lunches, watching movies, field trips and celebrating birthdays. Class facilitator is Phyllis Bybee. For more information, please contact Sylvia Forbes at 317-846-3404 or forbess@stlukesumc.com.

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Tech-Savvy people! We need you!

Are you skilled with Google Hangout, Skype, or Blackboard?

St. Luke’s is working hard to move into the online learning age! We need some IT volunteers to help us with research and development.

Adult Ministries Disciple Bible Study

Singles

New Classes Will Begin This Fall

Check the singles calender online at www.stlukesumc.com/ministries/adult/singles

Disciple Bible Study is a comprehensive Bible Study for people that are beginners to long-time students of the Bible. Disciple I covers the whole Bible and requires about 30 minutes of Bible reading every day. Over 300 people at St. Luke’s are currently enrolled in Disciple and will be finishing in April.

New study groups will begin signups this summer for the fall classes. Plan now to be in Disciple Bible Study this Fall!

Sunday Lunch Bunch

Every Sunday, 12:30PM. Join us for fun, food, and fantastic times! For more information, contact Armen at aa737us@yahoo.com or 317-298-8913.

April 6 Chili’s, Clearwater Shopping Center April 13 PF Chang’s, Keystone at the Crossing April 20 no lunch April 27 McAlister’s Deli, 96th and Meridian

Fork, Knife, & Glass

No meeting in April. Watch for details regarding a new night in May. Fork, Knife, & Glass is a community group for anyone who would like to have dinner once a month at a local restaurant and enjoy conversations and laughs with other singles.

Hosted by Armen Avakian, aa737us@yahoo.com.

Singles Ballroom Dance Lessons

Just Three Days Will Change Your Life These three-day, life-changing retreats cover the basics of Christianity and are an opportunity to grow in your faith in a powerful way. You will enjoy singing, learning, laughing, worshiping, reflecting, praying and participating in small group discussions. The theme is God’s grace, how that grace comes alive in the Christian community and how it is expressed in the world.

Great Banquet at Second Presbyterian Church: Women: April 10-13 or April 24-27.

St. Luke’s members will sponsor you. Cost is minimal. Scholarships are available. If you are interested in attending or have questions, please contact Brian and Mollie Earnhart at 317-873-2406 or earnhbj@indy.rr.com or Linda Roberts at wwjd@indy.rr.com or Susan Fuquay at fuquays@stlukesumc.com.

Would you like to help with this ministry?

We are currently working to bring these great ministries to St. Luke’s! If you have attended Walk to Emmaus or The Great Banquet, please help St. Luke’s by contacting Susan Fuquay at fuquays@stlukesumc.com.

Dance instructor Olga Cansino will lead both a beginner and intermediate level class. Register on line www.stlukesumc.com and search for “dance lessons.” Pay $50 fee online or with check or cash the first night of class. No childcare provided.

7 weeks: April 7-May 19 6:30PM Intermediate Class – Swing Lessons 7:30PM Beginners Class – Waltz Lessons

Bible Study Opportunity

Singles Sunday Class—Sundays, 11AM in E105.

Group Leader: Rev. Sandy Harlan at revsandy@ sbcglobal.net. From time to time we study world religions to help us better understand their beliefs and our neighbors who practice them while we hold on to the tenets of the Christian faith.

Toastmasters

Meets Tuesday, April 1, 8, and 22, 7-8:30PM in N101/102. Toastmasters International offers effective ways to improve communication and leadership skills. Guests attend for free. For information, call Cathy Baker at 317-334-7821.

Volleyball

Volleyball meets most Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30PM in the Great Hall. See the schedule online or check the volleyball status line 317-721-3099 after 4:30PM. The cost to play is $2. For info, email Tim Adams at timmytown@msn.com.

Adult Ministries Spiritual Life Center

1-2:30PM in the Spiritual Life Center. Contact is JoAnne Waeltz, 317-872-0895.

Sunday Morning CLASSES

New Earth Community

Krista Tippett’s “Being” Show

Sundays, 9:15AM, Spiritual Life Center If you are a fan of Krista Tippett’s radio show that airs at 7AM every Sunday morning on FM90.1, you will want to join the discussion of the show on Sunday mornings. Krista interviews authors, spiritual leaders, storytellers, scientists, professors, political activists and musicians. The discussions are as lively and interesting as the show. All are welcome and encouraged to listen to the show prior to attending class. The show is available beginning the prior Friday at www.onbeing.org.

Ongoing Classes

Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know

Sundays, 10:45-11:45AM, Spiritual Life Center A recent poll of Americans revealed an alarming lack of basic knowledge about the world’s religions.

The vast majority of Americans cannot name the four Noble Truths of Buddhism or the five Pillars of Islam. Most do not know what Ramadan is or when the Jewish Sabbath begins. Only about half of American adults can name one of the four Gospels of the New Testament.

This course is designed to teach you the basics of world religions – their origins, historical figures, rituals, scriptures, holidays and key teachings. DVD series with discussion hosted by the New Perspectives class. Come for one session or entire series. April subjects are Jains, Muslims, Sikhs and Baha’is.

Sunrise Book Study

Wednesdays, 7-8:30AM, Parlor. Start your day with friends, prayer, a good book, stimulating discussion and personal enrichment. Contact Betty Brandt at 317-846-3404 or brandtb@stlukesumc.com.

Tuesday Afternoon Women’s Spiritual Book Study

Group meets weekly to discuss meaningful and sometimes controversial books. Every Tuesday,

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Thursdays, 7-8:30PM, Spiritual Life Center. This study discusses innovative and challenging spiritual books. Contact JoAnne Waeltz, 317-872-0895.

LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES

Spring Clean-up at Daylily Labyrinth Help weed, transplant, mulch and rake our outdoor labyrinth on Saturday, April 5, 9:3011:30AM. Bring your gardening tools and a kneeling pad. Find the daylily labyrinth by walking to the back of Luke’s Lodge, down the steps and across the bridge into the neighborhood behind the church property.

Contact Betty Brandt (brandtb@stlukesumc. com., 317-846-304x339) with questions.

A Taste of Passover: Experiencing a Seder Meal

Tuesday, April 15, 6PM, Great Hall No charge, freewill offering Register at www. stlukesumc.com and type “seder” in search box.

A Seder is filled with ritual to remind Jews of the significance of the week-long Passover. Our familyfriendly observance will highlight the historical significance of the holiday while sampling the meal. Enjoy festive programming and learn about the time when God “passed over“ the homes of the Israelites. Jesus shared this meal with his disciples on the night we recognize as Maundy Thursday.

“Lay Your Burden Down” Open Labyrinth Walk

Practice repentance by walking the outdoor daylily labyrinth or the canvas labyrinth in Fellowship Hall on Friday, April 11 and contemplate the burdens you are carrying. Pick up a stone at the entrance to the labyrinth to symbolize your burdens. As you walk towards the center, consider letting go of those burdens, repenting and seeking forgiveness.

In the center lay your “burden” down. Walk the path out of the labyrinth claiming your forgiveness and rejoicing. The outdoor labyrinth can be found by going around Luke’s Lodge in the NE corner of the campus, down the steps and across the little bridge into the neighborhood to the north of St. Luke’s. The entrance is marked. The indoor canvas labyrinth will be available 10AM-7PM, Fellowship Hall. Written materials available.

Spiritual Life Center’s Blog

The Spiritual Life Center now has a blog at slcblog. stlukesumc.com.

Watch for posts about trends in spiritual development, interesting spiritual journeys, new ideas, poetry and comments from Spiritual life Center classes and events. If you would like to be a contributing writer, please contact Betty Brandt at brandtb@ stlukesumc.com or 846-3404 x339.

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Where is the Spiritual Life Center?

Enter through door #2 just before you get to the main entrance.

Stations of the Cross in Robertson Chapel

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Beginning on Monday, April 14, noon until Good Friday, 9PM the 14 Stations can be found around the perimeter of Robertson Chapel. Pick up devotional guide at rear of Robertson Chapel.

Guided tours at 8PM on Holy Thursday, April 17 and at 11AM on Good Friday, April 18. Meet Barbara Furlow, your guide, just inside Robertson Chapel. If you have been to Jerusalem’s Old City, you have probably walked the path that Jesus walked on what we now call Holy Thursday and Good Friday. The Catholic Church has taken that journey and created Stations of the Cross. Each Station represents an event in Jesus’ journey to the cross. The Spiritual Life Center invites you to travel that path with the help of images of Jesus’ journey and a devotional guide to more fully experience the final days of Holy Week.

Holy Thursday/Good Friday Prayer Vigil

You are invited to make a time of prayer part of your Holy Week experience by participating in the 24 hour Holy Week Prayer Vigil, Thursday, April 17, 8PM – Good Friday, April 18, 8PM, Prayer Chapel and Spiritual Life Center. You will be provided with

Green Ministries Green Gratitude Award

The Green Ministry wishes to thank all the people who have brought their papers, magazines, junk mail, etc. from home and dumped it all in the yellow and green Abitibi bins at the east driveway. We were recently informed that due to a drop in market price of paper, Abitibi will no longer offer payment for paper. If it is more convenient to recycle your paper at home, please do so. Or continue to bring paper to St. Luke’s. The important thing is to continue to recycle as much as you possibly can.

Green Ministry Leadership Team

April 9, 5:30-7PM in C110. Our ministry leadership team meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month and welcomes new people to the discussion.

Contact Sharon Chambers at sharon.chambers39@gmail.com or 317-5787502, or just show up.

“No Plastic Bag” Pledge

If you wish to join the movement to rid the environment of plastic bags, go to the Green Ministry page, www.stlukesumc.com, and take the “No Plastic Bag” Pledge. Remember to always carry your reuseable bags whenever you shop! Reusable bags can be found at the Recycling Center in Central Passage hanging on the red pole. Take one!

prayer requests and devotional materials. You may come anytime or sign up for a designated half-hour or hour time slot (brandtb@stlukeumc.com, or 317-846-3404x339). If you chose a late night/early morning time, someone will be in the building all night to welcome you and respond to your needs.

Healing Partners - Pilgrimage Healing Process Training

If you feel called to bring the healing power of God’s love to others, you may be interested in joining our St. Luke’s Healing Ministry. You can be trained in this hands-on-healing modality on Saturday, April 12, 8:30am-4pm, Spiritual Life Center. The training includes background of the Pilgrimage Healing Process, learning the steps, being both receiver and giver and a discussion of your role as healer. Registration required. Fee of $150 includes training manual, DVD and lunch, deposit of $50 by April 4. Experiencing a healing session in preparation for the training is required.

Call 846-3404x442 to schedule a healing session appointment. Contact Betty Brandt, brandtb@ stlukesumc.com, 846-3404x339, to express interest, ask questions or register.

SPIRITUALITY AND THE ARTS

Scenes of Jerusalem: “Identity” Gallery For Lent

A variety of artists have loaned pieces that depict the Holy City of Jerusalem. See the places Jesus saw. Take in the ancient beauty of the city. Exhibit available through April. “Identity” Gallery is above the east end of the narthex.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesdays, 1-3PM in Luke’s Lodge Prayerful volunteers who like to knit or crochet and love the fellowship of working together make prayer shawls for those needing to be wrapped in God’s healing love. New knitters welcome. Contact Helen Vriesman at 317-849-9417 or hrvaintree@ yahoo.com.

Studio 3 Art Ministry for Artists and Dabblers

Thursdays, 9AM-4PM in C122. Anyone interested in building an art community at St. Luke’s is welcome to come spend the day (or a portion of the day) with other artists. Bring your favorite medium and plan to go out for lunch. Occasional field trips and pitch-ins too. For information, contact Susie Gilbert at sulinn2000@yahoo.com or 317-582-0001.

Adult Ministries Crochet Guild of Indianapolis

1st Saturdays of the month in E107/109, 10AMNoon. Learn to crochet and contribute to on-going projects. Contact is Edie Huffman, 317-228-0496.

“Amazing Grace”

Friday, April 11, 7-9PM, Luke’s Lodge “Amazing Grace” is a film about the campaign against slave trade in the British Empire. The title is a reference to the hymn “Amazing Grace.” The film also recounts the experiences of John Newton as a crewman on a slave ship and his subsequent religious conversion, which inspired his writing of the poem later used in the hymn. Don’t miss this classic story of struggle and redemption.

Dessert served. $3 donation appreciated. Co-sponsored by the Garden and the Spiritual Life Center.

Prayer and Meditation

All Church Devotional Opportunity “50 Day Prayer Guide to Knowing God’s Love”

Many people have developed a meaningful daily devotional practice during the six weeks of Lent and hopefully will want to continue that practice. The “50 Day Prayer Guide” is a way to do that. Each day find a scripture and a prompt to pray for a person (someone in your neighborhood, someone in your church, etc.). The directions are clear and simple. There are devotions for every day between Easter and Pentecost. Beginning Sunday, April 20 find paper copies at the Adult Education table in West Passage or on our website (www. stlukesumc.com).

Labyrinth Available During Lent

The canvas labyrinth will be in Fellowship Hall every Friday of Lent, 5-7PM. This walking prayer tool has no dogma or set rules. It meets you where you are on your spiritual journey. Host/hostess will greet you and answer questions.

Kneel for Prayer

Robertson Chapel, March 31-April 4 The Communion rails will be in place in Robertson Chapel for private prayer. Practice humility by kneeling to offer your prayers.

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Ongoing Meditation Group

Mondays, 6:30-7:30PM in the Spiritual Life Center.

No fee or registration. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join in a 30 minute discussion followed by 30 minutes of Christian meditation. You will find support for your practice, new ideas and a community of others who welcome silence. Led by Merri Leffel.

Body/Mind/Spirit

Gentle Yoga Class

Monday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30PM, N103/104, $8/session. Open to all ages and abilities, this gentle yoga class welcomes those not flexible enough to sit on the floor (chairs provided) as well as those who can (bring a mat and a blanket). Taught by Carol Holden.

Yoga for Stress

Mondays, March 10-April 28, 9:30-10:45AM. Thursdays, March 13-May 1, 8:30-9:45AM. All classes in N103/104. Join anytime. Walk-ins $15.

Ending with a 15-minute guided deep relaxation, this class will help you gain balance, strength and flexibility in your body and peace and calm in your mind. All levels are welcome to join. Register/pay online, www.stlukesumc.com. New classes begin May 12 & 18.

Aikido Training

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7-9PM, Saturdays, 8-10AM. All classes in N103/104.

This discipline uses martial training as a means of character development rather than fighting prowess. Open to adult men and women. Come observe a class, or visit www.indyaikido.org for more information.

HEALING MINISTRY

Healing Partners Appointments Available

Stress, illness, grief or difficult life situations can cause imbalance in the body, mind and spirit. This Healing Process combines healing touch, relaxation and prayer to form a synergistic effect that can help bring you back to balance and wholeness through God’s restorative healing power. These sessions re-energize and relax persons to enable their own natural resources to deal with illness or injury. Process honors all faith traditions. Call 317-846-3404 x442 for a daytime or evening appointment. No fee, donations appreciated.

Pray at Replica of “Wailing Wall”

Find a replica of Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall (or Western Wall) in the East Passage (enter door #16) or at Luke’s Lodge (turn right when you enter the building). Pen and paper are available for you to write a prayer and place between the “stones.”

The Wailing Wall is believed by many people to be the remains of one wall of a great Jewish temple or the wall surrounding the temple’s courtyard.

It is a stone wall that extends about 62 feet above the ground.

The wall is considered to be a sacred site by Jews, and thousands of people make pilgrimages there each year. Available throughout Lent.

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Worship and The Arts Wanted: Kids That Make a Difference for Musical Theater Day Camp

“Make a Difference.” As this musical unfolds, a group of students reluctantly participate in a community food drive. In performing this musical, your children may become more fully aware of how young people can help create the kind of world they want for themselves. Children going into grades 2-6 will attend camp from 8:30AM-3PM Monday - Thursday (June 23-26) and 8:30AM-12:30PM Friday (June 27) with the performance beginning at 12:30. Campers will learn singing, choreography, and speaking parts.

Campers should bring their own lunches. Snack donations would be appreciated. Fee $125 which includes a camp t-shirt. Instructors: Debra Nethercott, St. Luke’s UMC Children’s Music Director; Debra Peek, 26 year teacher; Gay Talbert, 25 year music teacher; and Laura Peek, Predoctoral Intern in School Psychology.

Please register at www.stlukesumc.com by May 16.

Taizé Musical Community

Small vocal and instrumental ensemble serving at monthly Taizé service (third Sunday, 5-5:45PM), rehearses one hour before each service. Contact Music Director Mark Squire at squirem@ stlukesumc.com.

Looking for Your Place to Serve?

There are a variety of involvement schedules and musical levels where you can become involved with St. Luke’s Music Ministries. There are even non-musical needs to help support the hundreds of music makers. If you’d like to share your gifts in ministry, contact Nancy in the Music Ministry Office at faithn@ stlukesumc.com and she can put you in touch with rewarding possibilities!

Help Create a Joyful Sound!

New singing friends are needed for our Joyful Sound choir! Singing twice a month at our 8:00AM service, this delightful and welcoming singing ensemble rehearses at Thursdays, 6:30PM in E208 night to prepare for their important ministry of song! A love of singing is the only requirement to participate, and while previous choral experience is helpful, inexperience shouldn’t keep you from considering this wonderful ensemble. For further information, or to join Joyful Sound, contact director Charles Manning at manningc@ stlukesumc.com or 846-3404.

60th Season: Chancel Choir

Rehearses Thursdays, 7:30-9PM in E200. Join our 160-voice Chancel Choir. Additional singers, particularly tenors and basses, are needed for the exciting season ahead. In addition to Thursday night rehearsals and Sunday morning ministry, the choir presents inspiring concerts, travels both regionally and internationally, and supports a wide range of caring ministries through its musical efforts.

Previous choral singing experience helpful, but not mandatory. For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Carol Tully at tully95@earthlink.net or Mark Squire at squirem@stlukesumc.com.

Handbell Choir Openings

Both Wesleyan Ringers and Joyful Rhythms, two of our handbell choirs have space available for additional ringers! Wesleyan Ringers are looking for new friends with ringing experience and that can rehearse on Wednesday evenings. Contact director Mike Keller at Mkeller147@aol.com.

Joyful Rhythms welcomes ringers of a variety of experience levels, even those who have yet to ring. Rehearses Mondays, 6-7:15PM. If you’re interested and available to rehearse on Monday nights, contact director Marsha Coyner at mjcoyner@juno.com.

Have You Played a String Instrument?

The St. Luke’s Orchestra is looking for violin, viola, cello and bass players to join in the monthly musicmaking! If it’s been a while since you’ve picked up your instrument, don’t despair! The skills come back quickly when you’re surrounded by this wonderful, welcoming ensemble! For information, or to join, contact Margaret Spilker, Orchestra Manager, at msspilker@aol.com or 603-0520.

New Song

Rehearses Tuesdays at 7:30PM. This women’s choral group sings one Sunday morning a month.

Membership by audition. Contact Director, Cheryl West, at westc@stlukesumc. com or cwestindianamea@yahoo.com.

St. Luke’s Orchestra

Under the direction of Bob Zehr, the Orchestra plays the third Sunday of every month at all three morning Sanctuary services, September through June. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:15-9PM. Contact Margaret Spilker at msspilker@aol.com for more information.

Chancel Choir Patron’s Fund

Our Chancel Choir’s ministry is supplemented by a Patron’s Fund by which they can take on projects and possibilities far outside the realm of their annual budget; such as underwriting for performances (including the annual Christmas Concerts), concert tours, as well as new music, vestments and attire. Patron’s receive a performance of new music as well as a permanent plaque bearing the patron’s name and a dedicatory designation. Patron levels are established at $750 & $1,000. For information, contact Mark Squire at squirem@stlukesumc.com, or Alice Shooter, Patron Fund chair, at aliceshooter108@msn.com.

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Step Right Up!

Sunday, May 4, 2014, 9:15AM and 2PM, Great Hall Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, step right up and prepare to enjoy the biggest, largest, most gigantic (yes, BIGGER than a circus elephant) “under the big top” children’s event ever! This circus-themed stage production, “Step Right Up!” will involve not only members of the Children’s Music Program, but also many children from Children’s Ministries, Grades K-5, along with a few preschoolers and a handful of middle school singers. The show includes a variety of circus entertainers including The Mighty Muscle Men, The Heavenly High Riders, The Terrific Tumblers, The Balancing Beauties, The Cute Clowns along with jugglers, plate spinners, magic tricks and a few surprises! Contact the “ringmaster” Debra Nethercott, at 846.3404 ext. 329, nethercottd@stlukesumc.com for additional information

Children’s Music Ministries Rehearsal schedule – 2014

(All rehearsals are in E208 and/or E207, 2nd floor)

Genesis

Rehearses Sundays, 8:50-9:20AM Ages 3 ½ -5. Music activities include movement, playing rhythm instruments and singing sacred songs. The youngest group of musicians sings two to three per season in the Sanctuary, participates on Christmas Eve, and leads music for the Mini-Track preschool worship service.

Elementary Music Program

Rehearses Sundays, 10:25-11:15AM Grades K-5 (Young musicians are divided into two groups: K-2 and 3-5). Music activities include singing, movement and an instrumental program: Orff instruments, Boomwhackers and choir chimes.

This group of musicians sings regularly in the Sanctuary throughout the season and participates at the 3PM Christmas Eve Service. Older singers, Grades 3-5, sing in the Annual Christmas Candlelight Concert with the St. Luke’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra.

Middle School Choir

Rehearses Tuesdays, 7:15-8PM Grades 6-8. An outstanding group of youth singers who participate regularly in worship services and concerts in the St. Luke’s Sanctuary.

The Choristers

Rehearses Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15PM Grades 3-8 (treble voices) This group of musicians makes a strong commitment to attending rehearsals and to singing more advanced music in the Sanctuary worship services and sings at the Annual Christmas Candlelight Concert with the St. Luke’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra. Attendance at Voice for Life is strongly encouraged in order to make progress and contribute to the group.

Voice for Life

Meets Tuesdays, 5:45-6:15PM A nationally recognized program of instruction for music theory, ear training, music history, church history, hymnology, and overall musical training.

Participants can earn RSCM ribbons and medals.

The program is open to any singer who participates in the Tuesday evening program – Middle School Singers and The Choristers.

Handbell Choirs

Meets Sundays, 11:15AM-Noon Grades 3-8. Members will learn the basic fundamentals of English handbell ringing along with note and rhythm reading. Please contact Miss Deb for information.

To register for any of the children’s music programs, go to the St. Luke’s website and click “music” then “children’s choirs” at www. stlukesumc.com. For more information, contact Debra Nethercott, Director of Children’s Music at 846-3404 x329 OR nethercottd@ stlukesumc.com.

Assistant Volunteer Director: Gay Talbert Volunteer Handbell Director: Cindy Schwein

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Children’s Ministries

Hospitality Volunteers

We need extra hands to help families with children navigate our church building – to greet new families with a warm smile, to help them register their children for the first time, and to guide them to their new classrooms. If you would like to be one of these important people who make a difference for new families at St. Luke’s, please contact Heather Hilbert at hilberth@ stlukesumc.com.

Thank you for your service!

Two Exciting Summer Opportunities

SpringHill Day Camp

Mini Track at 9:15

Jesus wants to be my friend forever. Isn’t that AMAZING? He wants to be MY friend. He wants to be YOUR friend. Jesus wants to be my friend, forever. What a life-changing truth. What a foundational truth. What an awesome thing to put in the hearts of our preschoolers. We will start this month learning about Jesus’ good friends, Mary and Martha. They will then hear the exciting story of the Entry Celebration! Then, preschoolers will hear the Easter story—the amazing, fabulous, wonderful, awesome Easter story.

We will finish the month with the promise that Jesus is building a place for us where we can be with Him forever. What an amazing friend He is!

The Track at 9:15 Nursing Mothers Room Available For the convenience of new mothers in our congregation, we have a nursing room, located off the East Passage, in room E126. It can be accessed directly from the East Passage or through the childcare nursery room it adjoins. The room is equipped with rocking chairs and a television live-streaming the worship service in the Sanctuary. It is open to all who need it on Sunday mornings. Please ask an usher if you need assistance locating it.

Humility is putting others first by giving up what you think you deserve.

Putting others first is not our natural inclination.

We live in a world that’s all about putting ourselves first. Jesus lived in a world like that too. He could have looked out for Himself, but He didn’t. Out of His love for us, He chose to put us first.

Putting others first will cost you something: your time or money. Maybe it will cost you some pride.

But when we choose to follow Jesus with our lives, believing that His death and resurrection made it possible for us to be right with God, the least we can do is put others first—even if it’s a bit uncomfortable and costs us something.

The monthly memory verse is: “Don’t do anything only to get ahead. Don’t do it because you are proud. Instead, be free of pride. Think of others as better than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3, NIrV) When we put others first, sometimes we’ll have to make sacrifices. We might sacrifice our pride. We might sacrifice our wants. But nothing we sacrifice will compare with the great sacrifice Jesus made for us.

July 7-11, 9AM-4PM If your child will complete K-4th grade this year, then they are in for a big adventure at church this summer! St. Luke’s is partnering with SpringHill Day Camps (www.springhillcamps.com) for five full days of fun. This isn’t your typical daycamp, folks! From the climbing wall to the Flying Squirrel to water games and creative crafts to stretch your child’s imagination- they’ll have more fun than they can imagine, while making new friends and learning a few things about God and themselves.

Cost is $159/camper and registration can be found online atwww.springhillcamps.com/IN/daycamp.

Contact Heather Hilbert at hilberth@stlukesumc. com with questions or for more information.

Summer Splash

July 21-25, 9AM-Noon A summer of weird, wacky fun is coming for children ages 3 through rising 4th graders! This year, we’re learning how unique God’s love truly is.

Watch for registration in April. Youth and adults can volunteer in a variety of ways, so contact Heather Hilbert at hilberth@stlukesumc.com if you’d like to help make the week extra special for kids.

Redirecting Children’s Behavior

Tuesdays, April 15-May 13, 6-9PM All families need a map to travel the rough roads of life more smoothly. RCB is a fiveweek course designed to give parents the tools they need to create that map and direct their children along it. Each three-hour session includes lecture, large and small group discussions, and role plays. Successes and challenges are shared in a warm, supportive environment. The class is led by Michelle Gambs Rohen, LMHC. Michelle consistently has been one of our most highly evaluated presenters at the IMPACT conference over the past three years! Cost of the course is $125 for an individual, $200 for a couple; childcare will be provided. There are scholarships for those who might need financial help to attend. Contact David Williamson (williamsond@ stlukesumc.com) for more info or register online.

Children’s Ministries Easter Egg Hunt!

Saturday, April 19 at 9AM Purchase tickets in advance.

See back cover for more details!

Getting Involved

Take Five and Top Three = Two Connections

This season of parenting is exciting and rewarding, but it’s also busy and draining at times. In Children’s Ministries, we want to partner with you on your journey. We’ve created a weekly blog called “Take Five” to offer encouragement for parents. As spiritual leaders in your home, we know your time is limited, so each week’s blog entry takes less than five minutes to read.

Each Tuesday’s email will be a concise reflection of how you can help your child connect the Sunday morning teachings to what happens in their life each week and beyond. If you would like to receive the Take Five reflections or receive the weekly parent newsletter, Top 3, which lets you know the Top 3 things you need to know for the upcoming week, simply email Heather Hilbert at hilberth@stlukesumc.com. Stay connected and be encouraged!

Find Your Place at The Track

another and plan for upcoming events. For more information on this diverse, supportive leadership team, contact Heather Hilbert at hilberth@ stlukesumc.com.

children’s MUSIC

Children’s Music Ministries

We have many musical opportunities for children ages 3-1/2 through Junior High. See “Worship and the Arts” section for details or for more information contact Debra Nethercott (“Miss Deb”) at nethercottd@stlukesumc.com.

Preschool & PDO St. Luke’s is unique to other Indianapolis area programs. We provide an opportunity for children of all ability levels to relate socially to each other, learn from each other, and play together. In addition to skill development, our philosophy is that the tolerance and acceptance of people with differences begins at an early age. This is a special opportunity to develop the foundation for Christian attitudes towards individual differences throughout the child’s life.

If you have further questions or would like to schedule a tour, please call the Preschool Office at 844.3399. We look forward to another fabulous year as we continue to grow!

We’ve committed ourselves to rallying around and supporting our volunteers in new and exciting ways. One of our objectives is to create a multitiered system of volunteer opportunities to appeal to a variety of individuals. We’re designing our opportunities to meet not only the time and availability of our volunteers, but their spiritual gifts and talents as well. Is teaching or shepherding not your calling? Think beyond Sunday morning! If you’re interested in joining our team to support our growth we will find a project that is right for you!

Contact thetrack@stlukesumc.com

Preschool

Commission on Children’s Ministries

Classes (9AM-1PM) are offered for children ages 10 months to three years. PDO was established to provide parents of young children time for themselves on a regular basis. Children participate in structured play in a safe and nurturing Christian environment. Opportunities are provided for children to learn beginning social skills while having fun. Children must be 10 months by 9/1/2014 to enroll for the 2014-2015 school year.

New and exciting things are brewing in Children’s Ministries! This leadership team works closely with staff to dream and implement new opportunities for fellowship, hospitality, missions, and parent/ volunteer support. We’re always looking for more leaders to come beside us and take Children’s Ministries to the next level. The commission meets monthly to cast vision, fellowship with one

Classes (9AM-1PM) for three- to five-year-olds are offered in a safe and nurturing Christian environment. All teachers are experienced, qualified, well-trained and strive to maintain strong relationships with the children and their families.

Preschool offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum where children may grow socially, creatively, emotionally, cognitively and physically.

Children must be 3 years old by 9/1/2014 to enroll for the 2014-2015 school year.

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Facebook & Twitter

You can now “Like” The Track on Facebook at St. Luke’s UMC—The Track to get up-todate information about everything happening in Children’s Ministries.

You can also follow The Track on Twitter@ StLukesTrack, or text to 40404 and type “follow @ stlukestrack” to receive tweets as text messages.

The Track Registration

Have you registered your children for Sunday morning small groups? You can register them online at www.stlukesumc. com/children/ sundaymorning.

Questions?

Email us at thetrack@ stlukesumc.com.

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Youth Ministries

Our Mission: To welcome all youth and families into loving, Christ-centered relationships where they can get in tune with God’s amazing love and be empowered to transform the world!

We invite students 6th-12th grade to join us on Sunday mornings and Sunday nights. We offer a wide range of environments to connect with students. For information or event registration, stop

by Luke’s Lodge (the youth building in the NE corner of church parking lot), visit www.stlukesumc.com/ ministries/youth, or contact: Kevin Davis, Director of Youth Ministry, davisk@stlukesumc.com; 846-3404 x326 Heather Campbell, Associate Director of Youth Ministry, campbellh@stlukesumc.com Colleen Baumgartner, Administrative Assistant, baumgartnerc@stlukesumc.com

Register for any event at www. stlukesumc.com/ youth.

Sunday Night Options:

Jr. High Youth Group

Sundays, 9:15-10:30AM, Luke’s Lodge Teens can check out a fun, welcoming atmosphere on Sunday mornings at the Lodge! Come early for game systems, ping pong, foosball, air hockey & pool. After some social gathering time, we head to the chapel for a game, live worship, devotional, and small groups. See you on Sundays!

6-7:30PM, Luke’s Lodge and the Gym Jr. High youth group meets at the Lodge on Sunday nights at 6PM. Some students will choose gym activities, while other students will choose to stay at the Lodge for board games and connection time.

Following this time we will bring students together for an ice breaker, and then move to the Lodge for Faith Questions. Sunday nights will work like “overtime” from Sunday morning. Questions about faith, about the Bible, life, and lessons that we are learning in the morning will be addressed in the evening. Invite friends, and look out for some fun activities!

Confirmation

High School Small Groups

Sunday Morning Options:

Jr. High (6th through 8th Grade)

9:15-10:30AM, Luke’s Lodge April 6: No Confirmation - Spring Break April 13: Stump Your Leader (Q & A) April 20: Easter - No AM or PM Programming April 27: Q & A Continued

High School Youth Group

9:15-10:30AM, Luke’s Lodge High school youth group meets on Sunday mornings in the Lodge for student led worship, a brief message, small group breakouts, experiential learning, and time for hanging out with friends.

Whether you’re already plugged in or new to high school youth activities, this is the place to plug in!

Sunday mornings are low on pressure and high on connecting. We are learning more about the personalities and characters in the New Testament.

All high school youth and their friends are welcome!

6-7:30PM, Luke’s Lodge We encourage all high school students to get plugged in with a weekly small groups. This is a great way for students to get to know each other, have a place of respite during busy weeks, and grow deeper in their faith alongside peers. Sunday nights we have a girls’ small group, a guys’ small group, and an upperclassmen co-ed small group.

Wednesday Guys’ Small Group

We also have a guys small group on Wednesdays from 6-7PM at Buffalo Wild Wings at 2510 East 146th Street Carmel, IN 46033. This group offers a welcoming atmosphere for guys to enjoy wings, conversations about sports, life and God! Please contact Kevin Davis if you would like to get plugged in or find out more! We are in need adult mentors who would be willing to meet with these groups.

We hope your student will consider coming to check out a small group soon!

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Youth Ministry Commission

April Events:

Easter Sunday, April 20: No AM or PM programming Graduation Recognition

April 27, 9:15AM-noon All High School graduates are invited to be recognized in both the 9:15AM service and the 10:45AM service. Please RSVP to Colleen at baumgartnerc@stlukesumc.com if you are able to make it to any part of this recognition! Hope you can join us!

5th Grade Brunch

April 27, 9:15-10:30AM All 5th grade students are invited to a Welcome Brunch at the Lodge. Come check out the Lodge and begin your transition to worship and fun activities at the Lodge!

Summer 2014 Mission Trips

Mission trips are a wonderful way to serve others whether it be across the world, the country or in our own neighborhood. It is also a great way for students to grow in leadership as they help others. This year we will have four opportunities for high school students to experience missions. Three of our trips will be through Youth Works. Check out their

website for more information! https://www. youthworks.com/ All students grades 6-12 are welcome to be a part of the local mission trip.

High School Mission Trips

Open to incoming freshman in HS through incoming college freshman Fall of 2014.

Newport, TN • June 7-14 Contact Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc.com Northern Cheyenne, MT • July 11-20 Contact Kevin at davisk@stlukesumc.com Wind River, WY • July 11-20 Contact Kevin at davisk@stlukesumc.com

Grades 6-12:

Local Mission Trip: July 31 - Aug. 2 Contact Kevin at davisk@stlukesumc.com

Upcoming Events: May 18

May 18 June 3

Confirmation Service 9:15 & 10:45AM Services Year End Party 6-8:00PM King’s Island

Young Adult Ministries There are many ways to get involved with our young adult group – spiritually, socially and serviceoriented. Our fellowship nights are designed to get you out of your house and engaged with other young adults. We take in concerts, dinners, movies, bowling, putt-putt, local one-time gigs and much more. Get connected with others through small group experiences and social activities, as well as use your gifts and talents to make a difference in the lives of others.

Friday Night Gatherings

Join other young adults who are in their 20s and early 30s on Friday nights at 7PM. We alternate weeks of study with social events. Contact Tammy for weekly specifics at tamsler34@gmail.com.

College-Age Ministry and Facebook Group

If you are college age and would like to connect with others in this group, or keep up to date, check out our Facebook group, “St. Lukes UMC - College Students.”

This is an adult leadership team meets monthly and provides support to our youth ministry.

This team provides the leadership to help students connect, supports teens through care and scholarships, recruits, trains and thanks volunteers, and provides oversight in how our youth ministry functions!

Our meetings are open and those interested are more than welcome to attend.

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For more information on all Elderberries events or to make reservations, contact Adra Wheeler at 317-253-4914 or 317-846-3404.

Elderberries

Sports

April Dinner

Men’s Basketball Open Gym

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Thursday, April 3, 5:30PM, Fellowship Hall We ask that you please bring a dish to share and a $3.00 contribution is suggested to help with program costs. We are pleased to welcome back for the evenings entertainment: Bryan Cordell Thompson, a 17-year-old contemporary jazz saxophonist and student at Broad Ripple Magnet High School for the ARTS and Humanities. He began playing the saxophone at age 9 with very few lessons and released his first demo CD entitled “A New Beginning” at the age of 14. Bryan is not only a stunning saxophonist, he is also a vocalist, dancer, and pianist. He was born and raised in Indianapolis of Jamaican decent and hopes to attend Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Please call Adra Wheeler at 253-4914 or 846-3404 to make reservations.

Monthly Euchre Game

Elderberries monthly euchre game will be on Saturday, April 19 at 6:45PM in the parlor. Please bring a light snack to share.

Encore This is a newly formed group of newly or almost retired people. We have met for book studies led

by Marsha Hutchinson and Jan Stevens. We’ve had dinners out and at church. Let’s see how we can keep this group going. Some suggestions have been movie night, mystery restaurants, another book study and so forth. All retirees are invited, singles or couples or whoever. Come and join in.

ReachOut New Members Always Welcome

ReachOut is a diverse and inclusive group within the St. Luke’s community offering spiritual support and encouragement to GLBT persons. We strive to lead a life of service to others, achieve Christian maturity, and educate ourselves in matters of faith.

Social and recreational activities are provided to promote an atmosphere where friendships can develop and a sense of acceptance and wholeness may be experienced. All are welcome. For questions about ReachOut, contact Mary Katherine Schnitz at schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.

For adult basketball enthusiasts (16+) who are looking to play friendly pick-up games on Thursday nights from 7:30-9:30PM in the Great Hall. Weekly emails are sent to confirm players for the week.

Contact Chris Lemming at 595-8545 or email chris. lemming@anthem.com.

Non-Competitive Volleyball

Get ready for volleyball! Matches will be played on Monday evenings in the Great Hall through next April. For a bargain price of just $23 per player, you get three seasons of fun, fellowship and a little exercise too. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the fun. Play is competitive but friendly—no spiking or over-hand serves. Get a group of friends together and join the fun this fall. For information or to register as a team or individual, contact Brent Scott at 317-875-9382 or brentsco10@att.net.

United Methodist Men (UMM) The United Methodist Men is a brotherhood of men, sharpening one another, growing in faith, learning to serve.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)

Softball Begins April 13!

Opening day is fast approaching and we could still use a few more guys on the roster. We will play on 10 Sundays at Midwest Sports starting April 13 at 5PM. Over the past six years we have had new guys join every year and this time we want you! We need guys that can make every week and guys that can only make a few. Let us know soon so we can get you on the opening day roster! Contact Nathan Montgomery at n8withan8@gmail.com

Men’s Breakfast

All men are invited to the United Methodist Men’s monthly breakfast on Saturday, April 5 at 8AM. We offer a hearty breakfast, fellowship, sharing and an interesting program. Contact Mike Elkin melkin36@ att.net or 317-213-1112 to RSVP. This will assist in planning and allow for the correct amount of food.

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United Methodist Women (UMW) Spring Rummage Sale

Start your fall cleaning and save items to contribute to the St. Luke’s UMW Rummage Sale next month.

Clean out your closets. Donate items in clean, good condition. Come shop and give an item new life.

Drop off ALL donations (large and small) at the Great Hall Wednesday, April 23-Thursday, April 24, 8AM-6PM and Friday, April 25, 8AM-Noon.

UMW Food Drive Through April 30

This event will kick off on Sunday, March 30, with ushers passing out shopping lists of the most sought-after items. Food Pantries benefitting from our drive include First Baptist Food Pantry, Fletcher Place Community Center, Brightwood Community Center and Vida Nuevea Hispanic Ministries. For questions or if you would like to deliver items to the pantries, contact Nancy Schneider at 317-8236051 or nancy-schneider@att.net.

For specific times, dates and locations of upcoming UMW events, check the calendar at http:// www.stlukesumc. com/news/calendars/ or email the contact person listed.

Shop the Members’ Sale Friday, April 25, 6-8PM, or the Public Sale Saturday, April 26, 8AM-3PM. Volunteers are needed Wednesday-Friday from 8AM-6PM for sorting and set up; and from 5:458:15PM Friday and 7:45AM-3PM Saturday for the sale. Bring a dish and join us Thursday from 11AMNoon for our Volunteer Luncheon in the Parlor.

Race for the Cure

Saturday, April 12, Military Park Join our team and walk with us! To sign up or donate to the team go to: www.komenindy. org and click on Race for the Cure, Register, then Join an Existing Team. First time registrants look for team St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Race for the Cure – It’s more than just a race. 5K Walk/Run, Festivities, and saving lives here at home. Benefits local breast health services and global breast cancer research. Questions, contact Debbie Botts at dlb0115@yahoo.com

UMW Reading Group

Monday, April 28, 7-8:30PM, Parlor Join us for a discussion of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. Wild tracks Strayed’s personal journey on the Pacific Crest Trail through California and Oregon, as she comes to terms with the devastating loss or her mother and a recent divorce and her unpredictable reactions to it. Strayed will be in Indianapolis speaking at Clowes Memorial Hall on March 31, so many in our group are looking forward to the opportunity to discuss her book. Wild is being made into a motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon, with a screenplay by Nick Hornby. Newcomers are always welcome to our book conversations. Childcare is available upon request with at least two weeks notice. For information, please feel free to contact Jennifer Todd at jtoddosu@aol.com.

Food Drive Shopping List “A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.” (Proverbs 22:9) NON-PERISHABLE items only please.

(Check expiration dates.) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Spaghetti Spaghetti sauce with meat Canned meat: Spam, tuna, chicken, beef stew Pork and beans Cereal Peanut butter (S & M size jars ) Jelly (S & M size jars) Rice Canned vegetables Canned fruit Boxed mac and cheese Beans: refried, dried Ramen Noodles Tomato sauce Soups: vegetable, chicken noodle, tomato Saltine crackers Evaporated milk: canned or powdered Toilet tissue Bath soap Diapers Depends

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UMW Cookbook

UMW Circle Meetings:

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The UMW cookbook will be available for purchase at all UMW events by contacting Allison Flickinger at Allisonflickinger@ yahoo.com. It contains over 500 recipes donated by St. Luke members and their families and friends. Cost: $10, proceeds benefit UMW missions.

Eve Circle

Tuesdays, April 1 and 15, 9:30-11:30AM, Parlor We invite all mothers with young children to join us for fellowship, service projects and spiritual growth. Our April 1 meeting will be about philanthropy in Indianapolis. Area organizations that serve women and children will talk about the work they’re doing and how we can take action! On April 15, we are excited to have guest speaker professional organizer, Becky Gaynor. Free childcare is available by contacting evechildcare@ yahoo.com. For information regarding Eve Circle, contact co-chairs Amy Nichols and Diane Wade at evecircle@yahoo.com

Mary Magdalene Circle

Wednesday, April 9, 6:30-8PM, Parlor A light snack is served with every meeting.

Marilyn Griffith will be sharing the Sierra Leone’s Health and Educational Partners missionary team experience this past January and February.

Mary Magdalene Circle membership is open to all women of St. Luke’s. If you have any questions, please contact co-chairs Jolynne Wilhoit at 4032462, wilhoitj@businessfurnitureindy.com or Lori Chambers 696-5965 or lochambers@sbcglobal.net.

Sarah Circle

April 21, 1PM, Parlor We are looking forward to hearing a great inspiring speaker, Josh Bleill. He is from Greenfield, a Purdue graduate and an Iraq veteran of a IED accident in

2006 that changed his life. He has written a book, One Step at a Time: A Young Marine’s Story of Courage, Hope and New Life in the NFL. For more information please contract Esther Childress 317257-3382 or estrchild@aol.com

New Life Circle

Tuesday, April 15, 7PM, Spiritual Life Center Join New Life Circle for “Easter from Mary’s Eyes” with Dr. Mary Rudy, inspirational speaker and author. Rev. Mary will show us a different way of seeing and hearing the Gospel as we follow Mary Magdalene through Holy week—through the cross and resurrection. Bring (or wear) your favorite cross and share an inspirational evening with other single women. You won’t want to miss this evening of faith, fellowship, and blessings. For additional information, contact Nancy at 341-5032 or email at nhopper@iupui.edu or Cathy at 334-7821. New Life Circle welcomes single, divorced, and widowed women of all ages.

Hannah Circle

Hannah Circle welcomes mothers of elementary, middle, high school, and college students that are working full-time, part-time, or staying at home.

Hannah Circle will meet one Wednesday a month, Sept.-March. Our group does not meet in the late spring and summer so that we can focus on our families and we will resume meeting in September 2014. Free childcare is provided. Mothers of young children in need of an evening circle are welcome to join us, too. For more information or to receive updates from Hannah Circle, please email Dawn Bick at hannahcircle@gmail.com

White Cross Guild

White Cross Guild provides volunteers to participate in activities supporting Methodist Hospital. Meets at Methodist Medical Plaza, 151 Pennsylvania Parkway (103rd/Meridian) in the first floor community room. They meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 9AM-2PM to prepare gauze squares used in surgery (bring your lunch).

Contact Marguerite Moehn (873-1956) or Barb Querry (879-0543).

UMW At Home Helpers

We need you! We have many women who would like to help with paperwork, baking, sewing, knitting, making phone calls or helping out in various ways in whatever needs to be done to help out with UMW efforts. Please contact Sandra Pirkle 317-733-4183 or skpirkle@indy.rr.com

Outreach Ministries LOCAL service opportunities

Construction Ministries totaled more than $15,000 last year – providing materials to free more than 20 people with disabilities, allowing them to rejoin their communities and live more normal lives.

To volunteer, visit our website, contact Paul Snyder at 317-695-0585, or find us on Facebook at SAWsRamps.

English as Second Language Classes SAWS - An Open Thank You!

Last year, SAW’s impact on the community of people with disabilities grew significantly. Going from 97 wheel chair ramps built in Marion County in 2012, to 115 in 2013; an increase of more than 18%. Volunteers and leaders from St. Luke’s – together with churches, groups and organizations around the city – pulled together to free 115 people from the prisons of their own homes. Thank you to each and every one of the dedicated St. Luke’s volunteers whose efforts made this possible.

Equally important is the financial support that the entire congregation of St. Luke’s provided.

Congregational donations large and small, support from United Presbyterian Women, and from

ESL classes held in February and March were very successful THANKS to ALL THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS--The Leadership Team (David Clapp, Julie Neuman-Sommers and Judi Hayden); groups who made and donated dinners (Stephen’s Ministry, Disciple Group, Storyline and Later); Table Leaders, Childcare Leaders, Youth volunteers, and the Kitchen helpers!

We are going to continue with a second session of classes in Fellowship Hall from 6-8PM on Wednesday evenings April 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14 and 21. A meal is served to the entire family (adult students and their children) before transitioning to the class. While parents are learning English, children have an opportunity for homework help and recreation time. This class is seven sessions. We will need volunteers to continue the momentum.

Dear St. Luke’s Outreach leaders, St. Luke’s has a strong tradition of being an outwardly-focused church. Throughout our 60-year history, many of our community and world mission efforts have impacted people and changed lives. St. Luke’s Outreach Ministries continues to be an integral part of the St. Luke’s vision and we look forward to strengthening our relationship with current organizations associated with St. Luke’s, as well as creating new partnerships. In doing so, we will fulfill our ultimate mission to find and give hope to others.

If you have a service organization that you think would be a good fit for St. Luke’s and would like us to offer support through volunteering or financially, please fill out a partnership application at www.stlukesumc.com/outreach.

All applications will be reviewed and discerned by the Outreach Commission. Please direct any questions to Julie Hunt (jhunt824@yahoo.com) or David Gard (davidgard104@aol.com). Julie and David serve as the Co-Directors of Outreach Partnerships. We look forward to learning more about the exciting work currently being done by our active members all across our local and global community.

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Kids in Mission

Help make an impact through hands-on service.

Next meeting: May 4, 6-7:30PM, E107/109.

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Outreach Ministries Refugee Assistance Ministry

Refugees have come to our city at the invitation of the U.S. government and Indianapolis. They are eligible to work and live here permanently.

The Refugee Assistance Ministry (RAM) needs donations of kitchen items, furniture, mattresses and coats. Please contact Pastor Jamalyn Peigh Williamson at williamsonj@stlukesumc.com.

Outreach, Inc.

Reliable and efficient transportation is a major barrier for the youth of Outreach, Inc. It is not uncommon for youth to spend three or more hours a day on foot in order to attend school, make provider appointments, or get to and from work. Many walk 45 minutes or more to get to the Outreach Drop-In Center. Providing bus passes for youth is one way to help keep medical, mental health, housing and other appointments.

Also, youth engaged in full-time work or school

consistently voice the need for a driver’s license. For more information on Outreach, Inc. volunteering, contact Jackie Reed at 332-6550 or jsrmolar@sbcglobal.net.

Here are a few specific ways to help youth with transportation needs: • Purchase IndyGo one-day ($4) bus passes.

Please mail passes (or checks with “bus pass” in the memo line) to P.O. Box 11416, Indianapolis, IN 46201, or deliver to Outreach: 2822 E. New York St., Indpls., 46201.

• Volunteer to help youth earn driving time.

Volunteers are required to use their own car.

• Volunteer to help during Admin Drop on Wednesdays, 10:45AM-2PM. Volunteers help youth complete necessary paperwork and drive them to appointments at the Social Security Office, Dept. of Health, BMV, etc.

Fletcher Place Community Center Fletcher Place is located on the southeast side of downtown Indy. Each month St. Luke’s volunteers help serve breakfast and dinner to the community.

Breakfast dates are April 8, 10, 18, 23, 29 and May 8, 13, 16, and 17. Volunteers and donations of food, paper goods or cash are needed. Contact Lucretia Scammahorn at 317.299.9472 or Don Cochran at 317-441-5658 for more information.

Dinner volunteers are needed to cook, transport and serve meals April 21 & 24 and May 19 & 22. Sign up on the bulletin board in the Communications area by the photo copiers in the main office, or call Kay Horton at 317-253-9833 for more information.

Did you know that Fletcher Place also has a thrift store that accepts donations? Anything you might take to Goodwill can also be donated to Fletcher Place. Donations may be dropped off in St. Luke’s main office. The following items are needed at this time: Infant, children and teen clothing, men’s and women’s suits, undergarments for all ages, men’s clothing, bedding, towels and men’s and women’s winter coats. Volunteers are also needed in the thrift store and to help teach GED preparation classes. If you are interested, contact Don Cochran at 317-441-5658.

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They need donations of: • oats • pasta • canne d vegetable s and fr (low in sod ium and su uits gar) Bulk quanti ties are ac ceptable a appreciate nd d. Food do nations ca be placed n in the drop boxes in th West Passa e ge.

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Outreach Ministries national work trips

Native American Family Work Project: Rosebud, SD

June 15-21 Registration deadline: May 1 COST: $350 plus transportation Work and live on the reservation with the Lakota Indians. We will experience native cooking, traditional regalia (clothing) for pow-wows, ceremonial events, games and spirituality (including a sweat lodge education and experience).

We will have a number of projects: 1. KIDS CLUB – an afternoon recreation center— where we will lead educational activities, crafts and games.

2. A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT to be determined upon arrival.The construction project will focus on community improvements like rehabbing homes or working at schools.

3. Working in the local thrift store and food pantry helping sort donated clothes and food.

Nancy Lange, Executive Director of Ministries and Operations, celebrating with the children she first met as a Fox Hill Elementary tutor. Consider building a lasting relationship, and becoming a positive influence in the life of a child, by volunteering for this amazing ministry.

Fox Hill Elementary— Tutoring & Mentoring

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Luke 18:16) The Fox Hill Elementary/St. Luke’s Partnership is continuing its mission of introducing young English language learners to the joy of reading and we need your help. There are opportunities for in-class tutoring practically any time during any school day, tutoring in the After School Achievers program (2:30-6PM, M-Th), and a new emphasis on providing mentors (especially men) to have lunch with kids who don’t often experience conversing with adults during meal time. It takes as little as one lunch hour a week to make a difference to a child learning to appreciate the wonderful world of reading. Please contact Tom Lange at tom.c.lange@ gmail.com or 251-2274 if you are interested.

This is a great family adventure; however, we do recommend the age of children be seven years and older. Please register at www.stlukesumc.com/ national. Registration deadline is May 1.

Global Trip

Work Trip for College Students and Young Professionals: Fondwa, Haiti May 13-May 20 Registration deadline: Sunday, April 6 Leaders: Avery Hollenback and Alex Moon Cost: $700 plus airfare Attention College Students and Young Professionals! This team will be serving the Chery Family as we paint a home for a single mother and her six children built in February 2014 by a St. Luke’s team. Other opportunities will include learning about the Haitian culture, playing with the children at the Fatima Orphanage and visiting Jacmel Beach.

If you have any questions, please contact trip leaders Avery Hollenback, at avery.hollenback@ gmail.com, or Alex Moon, at alex.g@gmail.com.

Alex and Avery lived in Fondwa last summer and are excited to share this special community with others. Sign up online with a $200 deposit at www. stlukesumc.com/outreach/global.

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Member Care

Stephen Ministry Care Committee

If you know of someone confined to their home or health care center, call Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 x365. The Care Committee makes monthly visits.

April appears to be a time of rebirthing, rebuilding, and renewing. If this is absolutely not apparent to you; connect with a commissioned Stephen Minister. Connecting with your compassionate Stephen Minister will help you readapt, rebegin and redream. Put a spring in your step and make this connection by contacting Mary Katherine Schnitz at schnitzm@stlukesumc.com or 317.8463404x365.

Grief Ministries H.U.G.S (Healing Under Group Support)

This on-going group is for anyone who has lost a spouse or significant life partner. The group meets every Sunday in the Parlor at 2PM for fellowship, sharing and learning about the grief journey.

Led by Rev. Kim King, 317-846-3404 x315 or kingk@ stlukesumc.com.

Every Thursday from 1-2PM in Luke’s Lodge (building located behind St. Luke’s) When men lose their wives to death, life turns upside-down in many different ways. Husbands who are mourning the death of their soul mate may have similar grief issues as women. However, sometimes that embedded message of, “real men don’t cry,” discourages opportunities for processing and healing with the support of others. This men’s group will meet for fellowship and support and to allow a safe and confidential place to “say it all” with other men who mutually understand this complex journey. “REAL MEN” do cry and also “REAL MEN” laugh and even drink coffee together!

If you have lost a spouse recently or years ago, or know of someone in the community who needs support, all are invited to join. For any further details, call Bob Shive at 317-253-8184.

Dad’s Group

This on-going group is for parents of young children living at home who have lost a spouse. Meets every Sunday, from 2-4PM in the parlor.

For any father who has lost a young adult child to illness, accident, suicide, or other. The Dad’s group meets every Tuesday at 7AM for light breakfast at the Hilton Indianapolis North Hotel, 8181 N. Shadeland, and Thursdays at 7AM at Denny’s at I-65 / Greenwood Exit.

H.U.G.S. Dinner Out

One-on-One Grief Counseling

H.U.G.S. Parent Group

H.U.G.S.

Men’s Group for Loss of a Spouse

Sunday afternoons can feel lonely for those who have lost a spouse. Come anytime for Sunday dinner out with others in the group at 4PM, restaurant TBA.

HOPE

For any couple or single parent who has lost a baby to miscarriage, fetal demise, stillbirth, or early infant death due to genetic issues, S.I.D.S, or any other. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM in the Spiritual Life Center. For more information contact Rev. Marsha Hutchinson.

HOPE Memorial Garden

A memorial garden located on the west side of St. Luke’s for any perinatal or infant loss. Plaques may be ordered by families to be engraved in memorial and mounted on brick garden wall. For information contact Marci & Jim Harenberg at 317-705-0771.

Sometimes the pain of a significant loss needs the benefit of time before the idea of group support feels right. If you, or someone you know in your family, workplace or neighborhood would benefit from a one-on-one session of grief counseling, contact St. Luke’s at 317-846-3404. Establishing a “new normal” and returning to wholeness and health is the goal of working through loss. We hope no one considers doing it alone.

Grief Ministry Mentors

If you have experienced a loss and are not ready for group support or individual counseling, but would like a supportive friend to talk about your grief journey, Grief Ministry Mentors might be for you. Sometimes just a phone call makes all the difference. There is no commitment or time table. Also, if you are someone who has gifts of compassion and empathy for those going through loss, consider becoming a Grief Ministry Mentor.

For more information, call 317-846-3404.

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support groups

Chronic Pain Support Group

Monday, April 21, 6:30PM New location: C122. Please park at door 16.

A support group for patients with all types of neuropathic and fibromyalgia pain and for their families and friends. No registration is required.

Questions? Contact Dr. Meg Frazer at 317-8442903 or margaret.L.frazer@pfizer.com.

Family Support Group

Wednesday, April 19, 6:30PM, Conference Room This group offers emotional and spiritual support for families who have a member abusing drugs or alcohol.

Adult ADD Support Group

Thursday, April 17, 7-8:30PM, W125 St. Luke’s offers support for adults with ADD. For more information call Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 x365.

Purdue Varsity Glee Club Performance Will Benefit St. Luke’s Benevolence Fund

Sunday, April 27 at 3PM in the sanctuary. See back cover for details.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Knitters Needed

Tuesdays at 1PM in Luke’s Lodge. The prayer shawl ministry would love to have some more knitters.

You are welcome to join them or knit from home.

For more information or details about the shawl dimensions, contact Helen Vreisman at 439-6347.

Health Ministry Free Blood Pressure Screening >> NOTICE NEW ROOM AND TIME CHANGE!!!

Sunday, April 13, 9-10:30AM, new location!

It will be in the hallway behind the parlor! CHECK FOR SIGNS! Screenings are the second Sunday of each month, sponsored by St. Luke’s Health Ministries. Please refrain from caffeine or smoking 30 minutes prior for a more accurate reading.

April Blood Drive

Did you know that every two seconds that someone needs blood? Indiana Blood Center needs to see 580 donors every day to supply over 67 hospitals in Indiana. Each unit collected can save the lives of three people. Please support your local Indianapolis hospitals by donating blood with the Indiana Blood Center. You will have someone’s undying gratitude.

To sign up for the St. Luke’s UMC April Blood Drive on April 27, please go to www. donorpoint.org and use Sponsor Code 325.

Lenten Sermon Series Continues April 6 When Its Time to Leave the Race (Black Flag)

April 13: Palm Sunday One Lap to Go (White Flag)

April 20: Easter Experiencing Victory (Checkered Flag)

St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation. We envision being transformed by God and transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive, Christ-like community.

We’re Going on an Egg Hunt!

Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 9AM for games and activities celebrating the true meaning of Easter, an egg hunt and of course, face time with the furry guy – the Easter Bunny!

Tickets are $3/child and can be purchased in the East Passage on Sunday mornings. Contact Jennifer Williams at jwilliams@ sycamoreschool.org with questions.

Let the Race Begin St. Luke’s kicked off the Lenten Season in a big way on March 9. More than 1,400 people attended the new contemporary worship service @10:45. All three services enjoyed Pastor Rob’s Green Flag message.

So, what happened to those green flags placed on the steps of the sanctuary? In a moving ceremony, the staff members of St. Luke’s gathered in Rob’s back yard and burned all of the regrets and grievances brought forward that day. We prayed that all of our burdens be released as we put our trust in Christ.

The Purdue Varsity Glee Club Performs April 27

Sunday, April 27, 3PM, Sanctuary. Please join us for this high energy performance. Tickets are $15 for adults/$10 for students, and are available on Sunday mornings, in the church office throughout the week, or anytime online.

All proceeds will benefit the St. Luke’s benevolence fund.