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03.05.2023
THIS WEEKEND
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL • MIDTOWN - GATHERING AREA • BEFORE/AFTER SERVICES
Come meet new people while grabbing a coffee and donut.
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
NORTH INDY - GATHERING AREA (LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY) & CENTRAL PASSAGE • MIDTOWN – COMING SOON
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY - E126 • MIDTOWN - LEFT OF THE GATHERING AREA
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.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
NORTH INDY • OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
Our volunteer-run Connections Gift Store is stocked with great gifts for you and your loved ones. 50% of all purchases go to support local missions!
JUSTICE MINISTRIES
NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES
St. Luke’s Creation Care team is one of six winners in Interfaith Power and Light’s Cool Congregation Annual Awards for Leadership and Sustainability. They won in the Electric Vehicle Leader category for their EV Showcase last May. The award comes with $1000. Stop by the Justice table to congratulate Creation Care co-chair Larry Kane.
SILENCE ON SUNDAY
NORTH INDY – PRAYER CHAPEL
Pause for silence and communion in this sacred space.
AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING
NORTH INDY - OUTSIDE OF CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE
Meet Sandy Sasso, author of I Am Not Afraid, after each service outside of the bookstore to get your copy of her popular children’s book signed! The book is available for purchase in Connections Bookstore.
MARCH ARTIST RECEPTION
NORTH INDY - EAST GALLERY
Come meet Barbara Kennedy, the featured artist in the East Gallery for the month of March.
YOUTH STOCK SALES
NORTH INDY - GATHERING AREA & WEST PASSAGE
Invest in Student Ministries by donating directly to those going on mission trips! By supporting these students, you’ll be helping them on their journey to becoming disciples of Jesus. This year’s goal is to raise $18,500 with donor incentives that are based on level of donation, details at the Stock Sales table outside your worship space. Donations can be made at stlukesumc.com/stocksales.
LENT & EASTER
We are excited to see you during the Lenten season, all culminating with Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday! Please go online to save your seat for the Easter service you plan to attend. Visit stlukesumc.com/easter now to save your seat!
Palm Sunday | April 2 at 9:30 & 11AM • North Indy & Online
Midtown at 11AM
Maundy Thursday | April 6 at 7PM • North Indy, Midtown, and Online
Good Friday | April 7 at Noon & 7PM • North Indy and Online
Easter at NORTH INDY | April 9 at 7AM, 9:30AM and 11:15AM
Sunrise Service in Robertson Chapel at 7AM
Traditional in the Sanctuary & online at 9:30AM and 11:15AM
Contemporary in Robertson Chapel & online at 9:30AM and 11:15AM Please save your seat in advance at stlukesumc.com/easter.
Breakfast will be available at the North Indy campus in Great Hall after all services.
EASTER at MIDTOWN | April 9 at 9:30AM and 11:15AM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
MARCH 27 – APRIL 7 • NORTH INDY & MIDTOWN
For centuries Christian pilgrams have journeyed to the Old City in Jerusalem to walk in the final footsteps of Jesus along the Via Delorosa, the Way of the Cross. This year we are offering a Protestant version of the Stations beginning in the Garden of Gethsemane. Scripture passages and readings will accompany instructions for an action to deepen your experience. The journey will be open during regular church hours and is appropriate for individuals, families and adult/ youth classes, and small groups. We even have experiences for small children. Printed booklets and a QR code for use on your phone will be available.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
SATURDAY, APRIL 1 • 9AM-12PM • NORTH INDY & MIDTOWN
Are you ready for this year’s Easter Eggstravaganza? We are! And we are so excited you and your family will be joining us at either our North Indy or Midtown Campus! So many activities will be offered, like bounce houses, a train to the Easter Bunny photo booth, storytelling, crafts, games, an egg hunt for the little ones (0-4 years), lots of fun, and treats! Sign up at stlukesumc.com/easter.
TAKE A TREE, PLANT A TREE
SATURDAY, APRIL 1 • 9:30AM-11AM • NORTH INDY @ DOOR 6
A great way to get an early start on your spring planting! We’ll have 200 tulip trees and Norway Spruce seedlings for pick-up on a first-come, first-served basis. Planting instructions and an information sheet will be provided. Trees positively affect us, our communities, and our world. Donations are appreciated. This event is sponsored by Creation Care Ministry.
CONNECT
STARTING POINT
MARCH 19 AT 10:45AM & 12:15PM • NORTH INDY
12:15PM • MIDTOWN
Starting Point is a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with a next step to help you find your place within the church. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed for the North Indy classes. If you’re attending at Midtown, registration will open one month prior to the class. For more info: stlukesumc.com/nextsteps.
MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT - 80S ARCADE
MARCH 24 FROM 6:30-9:30PM • NORTH INDY - LODGE
Calling all 5th-8th grade students! Join us for our March 2023 Invite Night! This month’s theme is 80s Arcade. Come dressed in your best 80s gear, rock out to some sweet arcade games, and prepare for fodgeball (fog+dodgeball). Signup at stlukesumc.com/students.
HIGH SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT - 80S ARCADE
MARCH 26 FROM 1-3PM • NORTH INDY - LODGE
Calling all 9th-12th grade students! Join us for our March 2023 Invite Night! This month’s theme is 80s Arcade. Come dressed in your best 80s gear, rock out to some sweet arcade games, and prepare for fodgeball (fog+dodgeball). Signup at stlukesumc.com/students.
KIDS VBS
JUNE 12-16
• NORTH INDY
Whether they’re preschool or elementary aged, kids will move to follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere with this engaging, hands-on Vacation Bible School program. Kids will enjoy lessons, games, crafts, snacks, serving opportunities, and more! Scholarships are available. $50 full day/$150 max, $25 for half day/$75 max and scholarships are available. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/kids.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM
JUNE 26-JUNE 30 • HALF-DAY ($50): 9AM-NOON
FULL-DAY ($100): 9AM-5PM • NORTH INDY CAMPUS
This week-long day camp gives middle schoolers (5th-8th grade) a chance to form new friendships as they have discussions and competitions with their “crew” of other students and a few leaders, serve alongside their peers, learn more about faith in worship times designed specifically for them, and play all kinds of insane games. This year’s theme is Medieval Mayhem! We will talk about what it means to us that Jesus is “king,” debunk the bad narratives we’ve heard of kings and learning about the selflessness of the kingdom Jesus talks about. Register at stlukesumc.com/students.
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER & CLASSES
WEDNESDAYS FROM 5:15-6:15PM
Join us Wednesday night for dinner, provided by Chef Joseph, and fellowship. It’s only $6 per person! No registration is needed; just show up!
LIVING A BETTER LIFE, 6 STEPS TO BEAT DEPRESSION WITHOUT MEDICATION
THURSDAYS MARCH 9 – APRIL 27 FROM 6-7:30PM • MIDTOWN CAMPUS
Living a Better Life is a 7-week class that guides you through the easyto-follow, highly effective, and clinically proven Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) program and will be taught by Dave Bolander and Rev. Regina Proctor. This program emphasizes natural ways to treat depression without medication. Register today at stlukesumc.com/events.
PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS/STUDENTS GROUP
SUNDAY, MARCH 12 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. stlukesumc.com/ specialneeds.
DEMENTIA FRIENDS INDIANA
SATURDAY, MARCH 18 AT 10AM • ZOOM
The Dementia Friends Workshop seeks to build awareness of and break down stigmas surrounding various forms of dementia and implement practical changes that make life easier to navigate for those with dementia and their loved ones. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand, reduce the stigma, and make life easier for those with dementia and their caregivers. This event is limited to 12 participants. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 FROM 12:15 - 2:45PM
• NORTH INDY
The Exploring Membership Class will help you learn more about the United Methodist Church and the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Here you’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission. You’ll also get to hear the story of our church and discuss what it means to be a member through serving, growing in your faith journey, moving toward generosity, and more. We will provide lunch, and childcare is available. Please note childcare needs on the registration form. Sign-up at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps.
CONDOLENCES & FUNERALS
Condolences to the friends and family of Donald Nichols who died on February 18, 2023.
Condolences to Arnold Miller on the death of his wife, Alice Miller, who died on February 23, 2023.
Condolences to Ann Bredensteiner whose father, Gerald L. (Jerry) Harris, died on February 20, 2023. His service was Saturday, Feb 25. Jerry was also the uncle to Steve Harris.
For a complete list of updated funeral services please visit stlukesumc.com/care.
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Lenten Meditation
Opening Hymn | In Christ We Find New Life
Litany of Confession | Pastor Regina
Sung Response – Kyrie Eleison
Welcome | Pastor Rob
Anthem | Draw Me Near | Chancel Choir
Prayer Time & The Lord’s Prayer | Pastor Regina
Announcements
Offertory | How Deep the Father’s Love for Us | Wesleyan Ringers
Scripture Reading | Matthew 5:43-48
Message | Pastor Rob Fuquay
Communion Hymns | Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive; What Wondrous Love is This; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Benediction | Pastor Rob Fuquay
Postlude
