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PRAYER
03.12.2023
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
Find out what the Methodist Church is doing to help Ukrainians who have fled their homes. Informational videos available at www.umc. org/en/content/the-recap-episode-3. Stop by the Justice Table every Sunday morning.
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.
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! We do ask that you save your seat for the Easter service you plan to attend so that we do not exceed capacity and can avoid turning anyone away. Please 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 (Children’s programming available)
EASTER at MIDTOWN | April 9 at 9:30AM and 11:15AM
Contemporary in Sanctuary (Nursery care available)
Please save your seat in advance for any of the above Easter services at stlukesumc.com/easter.
EASTER BRUNCH
APRIL 9 | NORTH INDY - GREAT HALL - ALL ARE WELCOME
Join us for Easter brunch at one of the three serving times: 8AM10AM, 10:30AM-11:45AM, or 12PM-1PM. We ask that you please make a reservation in advance. Chef Joseph will be preparing a delicious variety of food and even kid-friendly items! A free will offering will be taken. Reserve your spot here: stlukesumc.com/easter.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
MARCH 27 – APRIL 7 • NORTH INDY & MIDTOWN
We invite you to do as pilgrims for centuries have done when unable to visit Jerusalem to walk the final footsteps of Jesus. The journey will be open during regular church hours and is appropriate for individuals, families and adult/youth classes, small groups, and we even have experiences for small children. Printed booklets and a QR code for use of 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, and you can expect things like bounce houses, a train to the Easter Bunny photo booth, storytelling, crafts, games, an egg hunt for the little ones (0-4 years), a raffle, and lots of fun, prizes, and treats! Sign up at stlukesumc. com/kids.
CONNECT
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!
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.
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 - 80s Arcade! 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 - 80s Arcade! This month’s theme is 80ss 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.
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
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 of this local congregation 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.
CHANGE THE
WORLD
FREEDOM SCHOOL VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION
APRIL 10 AT 6:30PM • INDY NORTH - N101/102
Freedom School is a national program sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund that disrupts the summer “learning slide” in vulnerable populations by keeping scholars engaged and stimulated. St. Luke’s is hosting our second Freedom School this summer and we need to recruit 100 more volunteers! Signup at stlukesumc.com/freedomschool.
TEEN RESPONDERS
APRIL 16 FROM 2-4:30PM • NORTH INDY
Teen Responders is hosting the third Teen Mental Health Crisis Response Workshop, designed to help teens have the tools, skills, and resources to care for their own mental health and respond to their peers in crisis. An adult workshop will happen simultaneously to help adults be empowered to care well for the mental health of the teens in their lives. The workshop is interactive and informative, and each teen participant will leave with a Mental Health Response Kit filled with small items to help them care for their own mental health as well. Signup at stlukesumc.com/ events.
CONDOLENCES & FUNERALS
Condolences to Charlene Cooper and family on the death of Charlene’s husband, Walter Cooper, who died on March 5, 2023.
Condolences to Bud Bybee on the death of his wife, Phyllis Bybee, who died on March 6, 2023. Both Phyllis and Bud were long time members at the Garden. The funeral for her will be on Monday, March 13, 2023, with Visitation from 10-11am in the Community Room and the service from 11am - 12pm in Robertson Chapel.
Condolences to Barbara Porter and the friends and family of Barbara’s brother, Kenneth Edward Porter who died on March 5, 2023.
For a complete list of updated funeral services please visit stlukesumc.com/care.
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Jesus Paid it All – Jim Butz, Trumpet; Michael Conley, Piano; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Bass
Introit | Down in My Heart / “God Made Me” – Genesis Choir
Opening Lenten Meditation
Opening Hymn | #384 – Love Divine All Loves Excelling (st. 1, 3, 4)
Litany of Confession / Sung Response | Kyrie Eleison
Welcome & Call to Worship | Pastor Rob Fuquay
Anthem | “Doxology” - KidzSing Choir
Prayer Time & The Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Dr. Regina Proctor
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Regina Proctor
Offertory | “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”Chancel Choir; Jim Butz, Trumpet
Scripture Reading | Matthew 5:43-48
Message | Pastor Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymns | #390 – Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive By Grace We Have Been Saved
Benediction | Pastor Rob Fuquay
Postlude
BAPTISMS
Theodore Jasperson, son of Nicole and Adam Jasperson
Caroline Shaw, daughter of Lindsey and Andrew Shaw
