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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. 00% of profits support housing security in our community through Hub for Hope.
JUSTICE MINISTRIES
NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES
Education will be an important subject in the 2023 Indiana General Assembly. Subscribe to Chalkbeat to get daily updates via email at chalkbeat.org/newsletters. Stop by the Justice Table to learn more.
SILENCE ON SUNDAY
NORTH INDY – PRAYER CHAPEL
Pause for silence and communion in this sacred space.
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 – please save your seat in advance at stlukesumc.com/easter.
EASTER at MIDTOWN | April 9 at 9:30AM and 11:15AM
LENT & 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!
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT
APRIL 28-29 | BRADFORD WOODS
STUDENTS GRADES
5-8
The Middle School Ministry is going on an overnight retreat to Bradford Woods! Retreats are an incredible way for students to get out of their normal routines, connect deeply with their church friends, have a ton of fun, and grow deeper in their faith. We will meet at the Lodge for pizza at 5:30pm on Friday the 28th. Come to sleep in cabins, play tons of games, have lots of great teaching and small group time, and have a blast together. $65 pays for lodging, transportation, and three meals. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/students.
HIGH SCHOOL HALF DAY RETREAT MAY 13 | EAGLE CREEK PARK | STUDENTS GRADES 8-12
The High School Ministry is taking a Saturday to hike, kayak, play games and spend intentional time welcoming current 8th graders into the HS Ministry at Eagle Creek! This is a great way for 8th graders to do their first HS activity and get to know some older students. Current high school students will enjoy this fun day with their peers. Cost is $10, sign up 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.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION
APRIL 30 • NORTH INDY - EAST GALLERY
As a psychiatric social worker, Angee Walberry helped others deal with a myriad of feelings, emotions, and circumstances. Now as an artist, she expresses her own feelings through abstract art. She uses acrylic paint, resin, and mixed media to express pain, joy, heartache, doubt, injustice, grief and love.
MIDTOWN CAMPUS SPRING SOCIAL
APRIL 16 • MIDTOWN CAMPUS - LOWER LEVEL
Do you attend worship at Midtown? The Spring Social is your chance to learn about the different ministries at St. Luke’s Midtown and find YOUR place to use your gifts! We’ll provide the main dish for lunch - bring a side to share and come get to know your Midtown Campus Community better! Contact Jenny Miller for info or to help out. jgoodyear@outlook.com
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS/STUDENTS GROUP
APRIL 16 FROM 12:30-2PM | NORTH INDY
We are never meant to walk life’s journey alone. Joys and challenges often come to us in unexpected ways, and we want to walk with you through all 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.
SOWERS EDUCATIONAL SERIES
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 AT 6:30PM • FELLOWSHIP HALL
Come learn about growing herbs and creating beautiful containers for your home at the Sowers of St. Luke’s next installment of their educational series. Whether you are a veteran or novice gardener, you will learn something new to enhance your planting.
DEMENTIA FRIENDS INDIANA
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 AT 10AM • ZOOM
The Dementia Friends Workshop seeks to build awareness of and break down stigmas surrounding forms of dementia and implement practical changes that make life easier for those with dementia and their loved ones. This event is limited to 12 participants. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS
APRIL 23 AT 12:15 • 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. You’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission and get to hear the story of our church. Learn 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. Sign up at: stlukesumc.com/ nextsteps.
CHANGE THE WORLD
TAKE A TREE, PLANT A TREE
APRIL 1 FROM 9:30AM-11:30AM
NORTH INDY – INSIDE 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 firstcome, first-served basis. Planting instructions and an information sheet will be provided. Trees positively affect us, our communities, and our world. Sponsored by Creation Care Ministry. Donations appreciated.
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. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.
HUNGER SYMPOSIUM
APRIL 30 FROM 1:30-4PM • NORTH INDY
Come hear notable speakers to learn the truth about food insecurity in our city and what we are doing about it. This crisis is right here in our backyard. The symposium, in collaboration with the Crooked Creek Food Pantry will honor the late Steve Claffey. For more info and to register: stlukesumc.com/hunger.
CONDOLENCES
Condolences to Wayne Salmon & family on the death of his wife, Mary Beth Salmon, who died on March 13, 2023.
Condolences to the friends and family of Janet Disborough who died on January 10, 2023. A Celebration of Life Service for Janet will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 2-4pm, at Leppert Mortuaries.
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Lenten Meditation
Opening Hymn | All Hail the Power of Jesus Name #154
Litany of Confession | Pastor Patricia
Sung Response | Kyrie Eleison
Welcome | Rev. Mindie Moore
Anthem | The Mighty Power of God - New Song (dedicated to the memory of Linda McCoy, founding member)
Prayer Time & The Lord’s Prayer | Pastor Patricia
Announcements and Luke’s Leaders video
Call for Offering | Pastor Patricia
Offertory | Deepest Mystery of Love – Chancel Choir
Scripture Reading | Matthew 16:13-20
Message | Rev. Mindie Moore
Closing Hymn | I Love to Tell the Story #156
Benediction | Rev. Mindie Moore
Postlude
