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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 store is filled with Easter basket goodies, Mothers Days gifts and more. 100% of the profits support housing security in our community through Hub for Hope.
JUSTICE MINISTRIES
NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES
Words Matter: Shifting the Dialogue about Gun Violence,” Saturday, April 8, 1pm, Martin Luther King Center, 40 W 40th. Pick up details at the Justice table.
SILENCE ON SUNDAY
NORTH INDY – PRAYER CHAPEL
Pause for silence and communion in this sacred space.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 6 at 7PM • North Indy, Midtown, and Online
Join us to remember Jesus’ last supper and take communion together.
April 7 at Noon & 7PM • North Indy and Online
A service to commemorate Christ’s suffering and crucifixion.
EASTER at NORTH INDY
April 9 at 7AM, 9:30AM and 11:15AM
Sunrise Service 7AM
Traditional, Contemporary and online at 9:30AM and 11:15AM
EASTER at MIDTOWN
April 9 at 9:30AM and 11:15AM Contemporary
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 some kid-friendly items! A free will offering will be taken.
Please save your seat for Easter and brunch at stlukesumc.com/easter.
NOW – APRIL 7 • NORTH INDY
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 will direct you to videos to use during your journey.
APRIL 16 AT 10:45AM & 12:15PM • NORTH INDY
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. There will be no Midtown Starting Point in April due to the Spring Social. For more at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps.
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 at jgoodyear@outlook.com for info or to help out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
APRIL 16 FROM 12:30-2PM |
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.
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.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 AT 10AM • ZOOM
The Dementia Friends Workshop seeks to build awareness of and break down stigmas for those with dementia and their loved ones. People with dementia need to be understood and supported in their communities. You can help by becoming a Dementia Friend. This event is limited to 12 participants. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.
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. 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.
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.
APRIL 30 FROM 1:30-4PM • NORTH INDY
Did you know that people in Central Indiana go hungry every day? St. Luke’s will be hosting our first Hunger Symposium to help us learn the truth about food insecurity in our city and what can be done about it. The Symposium will start at 1:30PM and will have three prominent speakers. For more information and to sign up to attend go to stlukesumc.com/hunger.
Condolences to the friends and family of Rev. Dr. Linda McCoy who died on March 20, 2023. Dr. McCoy Celebration of Life service is scheduled for May 6 at 10AM at St. Luke’s in Robertson Chapel.
Condolences to Laura & Paul Logsdon & family on the death of Laura’s grandmother, Electa Duncan, who died on March 24, 2023.
The funeral for Naomi Anderson will be held on April 16, 2023, at 2:00PM, in the Sanctuary.
Prelude
Invocation
Opening Hymns | Hosanna Loud Hosanna (v 1, 3) # 278
All Glory, Laud and Honor (v 1, 4) # 280
Litany of Confession | Rev. Patricia Magyar
Glory to God
Welcome | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Anthem | Celebrate the King
Prayer Time & The Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Patricia Magyar
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Offertory | In Your Footsteps
Scripture Reading | Gustanna Moss Chaney
Monologue | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Song of Response | Into the Sea – Lauren Walawender, soloist
Prayer | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Closing Hymn | #298 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Benediction | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Postlude
