FAMILY SERVICE | 3PM
NORTH INDY & ONLINE
Opening Song | Born is the King (It’s Christmas) | St. Luke’s Genesis & KidzSing Choirs
Welcome | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger | Karen Alessandrini & Staci Strand
Songs | Happy Birthday Jesus & Christmas Bells | St. Luke’s Genesis Choir
Opening Hymn | O Come All Ye Faithful | St. Luke’s KidzSing Choir Arrival of the Light | Dear Little Stranger | St. Luke’s KidzSing Choir
Advent Candle Lighting | The Livesay Family
Call for Offering | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Announcements
Scripture Reading | John 3:16 & Luke 2:11 | Crystal Hensley
Hymn | O Little Town of Bethlehem | Michael Conley, piano
Christmas Story | “The Big Give” Hymn | Away in the Manger | Michael Conley, piano
Candle Lighting & Hymn | Silent Night #239
Prayer | Amy Boles
Closing Hymn | Joy to the World | Michael Conley, piano
Christmas Blessing | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Postlude | Michael Conley, piano
CONTEMPORARY CANDLELIGHT | 5PM, 7PM NORTH INDY & ONLINE
Welcome | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Scripture Reading | Luke 2:1-7 | 5PM - Gustanna Moss Chaney | 7PM - Tobin Montgomery Arrival of the Light
Advent Candle Lighting | 5PM - The Greene Family | 7PM - Catheryne Pully & Steven David (via video) Greeting One Another | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Songs | Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) & O Come All Ye Faithful Prayer | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Song | Noel | Contemporary Praise Band
Scripture Reading | Luke 2:8-14
Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Candle Lighting & Hymn | Silent Night
Benediction | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Postlude
NORTH INDY & ONLINE
Prelude | Angels From on High & Tidings of Joy | St. Luke’s Orchestra; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Song (5PM only) | Not That Far from Bethlehem | New Song Arrival of the Light | O Come O Come Emmanuel
5PM - Sophie Dodson | 7PM - Sophia Kissling | 9PM - Ellie Long Advent Candle Lighting | 5PM - The Nichols Family | 7PM - Jenny & Tom Godby | 9PM - Dawn & Jason Bick
Opening Hymn | O Come, All Ye Faithful #234 v1, 2,3, 6
Christmas Creed | Rev. Rob Fuquay
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, Who did through his son come down on Christmas Day.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, Announced by the angels, worshipped by the shepherds, And adored by the wise men.
He lived to suffer, die and rise again that we might be free from sin, From death, and the power of evil.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, who has brought me to faith in the Christ of Christmas. Through this Spirit I am ever led to lay before the feet of Christ The treasures of my love, and live under him as my King.
I look to the manger as the place where God has fulfilled his Christmas love. I will follow his star and seek to serve him as my Lord, Both now and forever more. Amen.
Chorus of Response | O Come, All Ye Faithful (refrain)
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Scripture | Luke 2:1-7
5PM - Cathy Bryant | 7PM - Kory Bickel | 9PM - Susan Loomis
Anthem | Welcome to Our World | Chancel Choir & Orchestra
Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | 5PM & 7PM - Rev. Dr. Regina Proctor | 9PM - Rev. Patricia Magyar
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen
Call for Offering | 5PM & 7PM - Rev. Dr. Regina Proctor | 9PM - Rev. Patricia Magyar
Announcements
Anthem | Midnight Noel | Chancel Choir & St. Luke’s Orchestra
Scripture Reading | Luke 2:8-20 | 5PM & 7PM - Rev. Dr. Regina Proctor | 9PM - Rev. Patricia Magyar
Hymn | Joy to the World #246 v1, 2, 4
Message | “The Glory of the Shepherds” | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Candlelighting & Hymn | Silent Night #239 v1-4
Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude | Chancel Choir, Piano, St. Luke’s Orchestra
CONTEMPORARY CANDLELIGHT | 5PM, 7PM MIDTOWN
Song | Light of the World Arrival of the Light Welcome | Rev. Mindie Moore
Advent Candle Lighting | 5PM - The Ringham Family | 7PM - Willie Miller & Joe Spaulding Greeting One Another | Rev. Mindie Moore Songs | Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) & O Come Let Us Adore Him Prayer | Kristin Long Announcements
Call for Offering
Song | Jesus, What A Wonderful Child
Scripture Reading | Isaiah 9:2 & John 1:1-5 | 5PM - Brittany Mann | 7PM - Douglas Howell
Message | Rev. Mindie Moore
Candle Lighting & Hymn | Silent Night Benediction | Rev. Mindie Moore Postlude
CONTEMPLATIVE CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION | 11PM
NORTH INDY
Prelude | Sherry DuBois, piano
Arrival of the Light | O Come O Come Emmanuel
Advent Candle Lighting | Heather & PJ Kenison
Opening Hymn | O Come All Ye Faithful #235 v1, 3, 6
Welcome | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Scripture Reading | Luke 2:1-7 | Melinda Bundy
Anthem | Joseph’s Lullaby | Sherry DuBois, piano
Prayer | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Call for Offering | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Announcements
Congregational Carol | Joy to the World #246 v1, 4
Scripture Reading | Luke 2:8-14 | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Communion Blessing | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Hymns | Away in a Manger #217 v1, 2 | The First Noel #245 | O Little Town of Bethlehem #230 v1, 3 | What Child is This? #219
Candle Lighting & Hymn | Silent Night
Benediction | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Postlude
YOUR GENEROSITY MATTERS
Our giving starts with praise for a God who doesn’t give up on us, but it continues through generosity and releases something within us: hope, peace, joy, and love. Christmas is about letting ourselves receive and discover the blessings that come through sharing. When you give to St. Luke’s, your gifts will serve not only the ministries of this church, but will have an impact far into our community and around the globe. To see how giving has made a difference in 2022, visit stlukesumc.com/report. We invite you to make a special Christmas offering today that will further the reach of God’s generosity well into 2023!
stlukesumc.com/give
If you’re in-person this evening and prefer to leave cash or check for your offering, please drop your gift in the boxes located outside of your worship space.
NEW TO ST. LUKE’S!
If you would like to learn more about St. Luke’s, stop by any of the connction centers outside of your worship space. If you’re online, ask a question in the chat. You can also contact Terri Coe, Director of New Here Ministries at 317.846.3404, x428 or terri.coe@stlukesumc.com.
COME BACK TO ST. LUKE’S!
We welcome YOU to join us for worship online or in-person at St. Luke’s! We are an open, affirming, inclusive, antiracist United Methodist church located in Indianapolis, broadcasting to over 39 countries on a weekly basis! No matter who you are or what your story is, we welcome you with unconditional love - exactly how Jesus does. Because of this, expect to see diversity at St. Luke’s - in age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identity, and life experience. Whether you’re a longtime churchgoer, someone in the midst of questioning their faith, or an individual exploring this whole Jesus thing for the first time, we are excited to have you join us. We are open for you and want you to know that YOU BELONG HERE!
WORSHIP SERVICES AT ST. LUKE’S EVERY SUNDAY
North Indy
Traditional: Sundays @ 9:30AM
Contemporary: Sundays @ 9:30AM & 11AM
Midtown
Contemporary: Sundays @ 11AM
Online (stlukesumc.com/live)
Sundays @ 9:30AM & 11AM
Also streaming on YouTube & Facebook 9:30AM Traditional | 11AM Contemporary
Sermons are archived through our webpage at stlukesumc.com/media.
SEE WHAT’S AHEAD IN 2023
EVENTS
We have tons of great ways for you to connect at St. Luke’s and with the community! Get details and sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.
New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk | December 31 from 5-7PM | North Indy-Outside Labyrinth
Winter Leadership Summit | January 14 | North Indy & Online
DreamKeepers Panel | January 16 | Online
High School Ministry Ski Trip | February 3-5 | Offsite Fair Housing Symposium | February 8 | North Indy
Gospel Choir Concert | February 18 | North Indy – Sanctuary
Ash Wednesday Services | February 22
Teen Responders Crisis Workshop | March 12 | North Indy Stations of the Cross | March & April | North Indy
Maundy Thursday Services | April 6
Good Friday Services | April 7
Easter Services | April 9
Middle School Retreat | April 21-22 | Offsite
United Women in Faith Spring Tea | May 13 | North Indy
VBS | June 12-16 | North Indy
Pride Parade & Festival | June 10 | Downtown
Middle School Mayhem | June 26-30 | North Indy
High School Mission Trips | July | Domestic & International
CLASSES, GROUPS, & BOOK STUDIES
See individual descriptions for class and group times, locations, and length at stlukesumc.com/groups.
Pastor’s Book Study | Wednesdays starting January 11 with Pastor Rob leading a study on “Faith After Doubt” at 10AM | North Indy & Online Steps: Moving Forward in Faith | Wednesdays, January 11 - February 15 at 6:30PM | North Indy & Zoom Evicted: Poverty & Profit in the American City | Wednesdays, January 11-25 at 6:30PM | North Indy Open Circle | Sundays, January 8 at 11AM | North Indy & Zoom DivorceCare | Mondays, January 9 – April 10 at 6:30PM | In-Person Artist’s Way | Wednesdays, January 11 – April 5 at 6PM | North Indy John Wesley and Methodism | Thursdays, January 11 at 6:30PM | North Indy Silent No More-Jody Dedon | Thursdays, January 12 – February 16 at 6:15PM | Online
The Ladder to the Light: Indigenous Elder’s Meditations on Hope & Courage | Thursdays, January 12 – February 16 at 6:30PM | North Indy Women Leaders in Business and Faith Retreat | Saturday, January 21 from 9AM-12PM | North Indy
Start With Hello-Mindie Moore | Tuesdays, January 24 – February 7 at 6:30PM | Midtown
The Chosen-Diane Banks | Wednesdays, January 25 – March 8 at 6PM | Norh Indy GriefShare | Wednesdays, February 2 – May 24 from 3:30-6:15PM | North Indy Lenten Small Groups | Begin February 26 | North Indy, Midtown, Online 25 Books Every Christian Should Read | Monthly on Tuesdays | North Indy & Zoom Black Authors Book Club | Monthly on Tuesdays | North Indy & Zoom Lifelong Learners | Thursdays at 6:30PM | North Indy & Zoom
Young Adults Gathering | 2nd Tuesdays at 6:30PM | Donuts and Dragons What it Means to Be a Man in a Marriage | Wednesdays, January 25-March 1 at 6:30PM
