11.27.2022
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 PERSON’S 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 EVERY SUNDAY • 9AM – NOON & WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 9-23 10AM-1PM Our volunteer-run Connections Gift Store is stocked for the holidays! Come shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas decor. Plus, we have incredible gift options including new gloves, purses, scarves, shawls, and so much more. 50% of all purchases go to support local missions! JUSTICE MINISTRIES NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES Stop by to pick up ways to contact Senator Todd Young. Thank him for supporting the Respect for Marriage Act. This act provides statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriage.
ST. LUKE’S MIDTOWN
LAUNCHING DECEMBER 4 SERVICES: SUNDAYS AT 11AM We are excited to share this new expression of St. Luke’s with the midtown community. Located at 6185 Guilford Ave., it’s central to all things Broad Ripple. Be sure to tell your friends and family so they can join too. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/midtown.
CHRISTMAS AT ST. LUKE’S
CONCERTS DECEMBER 2 | 7:30PM - SOLD OUT IN-PERSON DECEMBER 3 | 4PM (ASL TRANSLATION) - SOLD OUT IN-PERSON DECEMBER 3 | 7:30PM - SOLD OUT IN-PERSON NORTH INDY - SANCTUARY We’ve had such an amazing response that this year’s concert is sold out for- in person viewing, but we’d love to see you online! The concert will feature our 140+ member Chancel Choir, the St. Luke’s Orchestra, New Song women’s chorus, Contemporary Worship Singers, Wesleyan Ringers handbell choir, Children’s choirs, pipe organ, and special guests. Come enjoy a moving Christmas Concert that is fun for all ages! If you register today, you’ll also receive 3 FREE EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS SONG DOWNLOADS! ANGEL TREE This Christmas, you can help make the holiday special for families in our neighborhood. We’ve asked Washington Township school personnel to refer families to us that are struggling to make ends meet. St. Luke’s is inviting these parents to our Angel Tree store on December 17, where they can choose gifts for their children at no cost, and even receive a surprise gift themselves! Our goal is to serve 80 families/300 children! You can get involved by donating gift items (November 27-December 11), helping to sort gifts and set up the Angel Tree store (December 11 and 16), and/or helping families shop or wrap gifts (December 17). Financial donations are also needed to provide all the needed items. Sign up now to be part of this special Christmas Outreach tradition at stlukesumc.com/serve. JOYSWING JAZZ CHRISTMAS CLASSICS CONCERT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 7PM Come celebrate the season at the JoySwing Christmas Classics Concert, a jazzy musical tribute to Jesus. The JoySwing Jazz Orchestra will provide a lively setting for praising the coming of the savior. The concert is offered free of charge but a freewill offering in support of St. Luke’s charitable partners will be taken. The concert is presented as an in-person event and will be live-streamed online. LONGEST NIGHT DECEMBER 18 @ 4PM | ROBERTSON CHAPEL & ONLINE Navigating the Christmas season during a time of grief or loneliness can be hard. Join us for a service of hope. This service symbolizes a move out of the darkness and is for anyone who has had a loss of any kind at any time in their life. Grief is a journey that no one can put an end date on for another person. Let us be a part of your journey, your journey of hope into lightness. This service will be in-person as well as streamed online at stlukesumc.com/live.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE GLORY OF JESUS’ BIRTH TOGETHER. North Indy Campus Family Service at 3PM | Sanctuary Traditional Candlelight Service at 5PM, 7PM, 9PM | Sanctuary Contemporary Candlelight at 5PM, 7PM | Robertson Chapel Candlelight Communion at 11PM | Roberson Chapel Midtown Campus Contemporary Candlelight at 5PM, 7PM | Sanctuary & Online Online Family Service at 3PM | Online Traditional Candlelight Service at 5PM, 7PM, 9PM | Online Contemporary Candlelight at 5PM, 7PM | Online CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES Sunday, December 25 at 9:30AM, 11AM | Online Only
GET CONNECTED!
STARTING POINT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 • 7PM • ONLINE This 30-minute class is great for those new to St. Luke’s. Come gain an orientation to St. Luke’s and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place within the church. It’s also a great way to meet others who are new and find community! Sign up at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps. 2022 CHARGE CONFERENCE DECEMBER 4 AT 12:45PM • NORTH INDY - ROBERTSON CHAPEL & ONLINE The Charge Conference is conducted annually and includes approval of candidates recommended for St. Luke’s Administrative Committees, establishing salaries for the pastor and staff, and celebrating the achievements of all ministries during 2022. This is open to all congregants. Lunch will be served at noon in Great Hall, and we ask for a $5 donation to cover the cost. Please register in advance at stlukesumc.com/events. CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE FRIENDS & FAMILY SHOPPING EVENT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 FROM 10AM-7PM • NORTH INDY CAMPUS Come get a jump on your holiday shopping at Connections and have your shopping support local missions! We have everything from Christmas decor to incredible gift options including new gloves, purses, scarves, shawls, and so much more. You’ll also be entered to win a $50 Connections Gifts & More gift card! Learn more at stlukesumc.com/connections. KIDS’ NIGHT IN/PARENT’S NIGHT OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 FROM 6:30-9PM • NORTH INDY Kids’ Night In will be an opportunity for parents to have a night out! The kids will have fun playing games, doing crafts, and more. Snacks will be provided. Signup at stlukesumc.com/kids. MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT OUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 FROM 6:30-9:30PM • NORTH INDY & MIDTOWN This month, instead of the traditional Invite Night on-campus, we will be transported off-campus to our new Midtown campus to tour it, play some games, and have some Christmas fun! Our Christmas Party theme is “Nailed it!” where middles can try out some different Christmas activities. It will be a blast! Sign up at stlukesumc.com/students.
FIND SUPPORT
MORE GROUP & CARE OPPORTUNITIES Visit stlukesumc.com/care to discover other ways we can care for you in your biggest time of need. You can also sign up for and get details about various support groups including addiction, infant loss, chronic pain, and so much more. PRAYER Submit your private prayer request at stlukesumc.com/prayer or on the prayer wall at stlukesumc.com/prayerwall.
CONDOLENCES
Condolences to Ann Fallis on the death of her daughter, Rhonda Fallis. Condolences to Sean and Faith Stout on the death of Faith’s grandmother, Beatrice Hart.
BAPTISM
Elena Jean Spickelmier
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Preludes | Michael Conley, Piano
Arrival of the Lights & Advent Wreath Lighting Ceremony Acolyte – Ellie Long; Advent Candle Lighting Family – Rev. Joseph and Mrs. Dinah Hughes Opening Hymn | O Come O Come Emmanuel #211-v 1, 2, 6, 7 Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Announcements Baptism Prayer Time and The Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Call for Offering | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Offertory Song | Waiting for a King; J. Paul Williams & Joseph M. Martin | Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Scripture Reading | John 1:9-14 | Becky Sondgeroth Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Closing Hymn | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus #196 Benediction | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Postlude | Michael Conley, Organ
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