4.24.2022
THIS WEEKEND
STARTING POINT TODAY AFTER SERVICE • COMMUNITY ROOM 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! No need to sign up. See you there! CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON You can support our local community by shopping at Connections! The store is run by volunteers, and the profits fund St. Luke’s Outreach Ministry partners. CONNECTION CENTERS OUTSIDE THE SANCTUARY & ROBERTSON CHAPEL 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 GATHERING AREA (LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY) & CENTRAL PASSAGE NURSING MOTHER’S AREA E126 (EAST PASSAGE) 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. DONUTS & COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HALL • 10AM – NOON After service come meet new people while grabbing a coffee and donut. Be sure to stop by our UWF table to sign up for the Spring Tea and our Outreach table to learn more about the Diaper Drive & Diaper Summit.
YOU BELONG: TO IMPACT
DIAPER DRIVE NOW-MAY 15 Our goal is to collect 100,000 diapers between now and May 15! You can drop off diapers of any size (new, unopened packages) at the church on Sunday mornings or M-F between 8:30AM and 5PM. Here are three ways to get involved: • Register to attend the 2022 Diaper Summit. • Sign up to bring diapers or donate to purchase diapers. • Volunteer to help behind-the-scenes for the Summit. Learn more and get involved at stlukesumc.com/diapers. 2022 DIAPER SUMMIT APRIL 30, 2022 9AM-NOON Attend our first-ever Diaper Summit to learn how diapers can change the infant mortality in Indiana. Here you’ll discover why a Diaper Pantry is the first step in St. Luke’s vision for City Impact. The Summit will include: • Expert speakers including Rachael Suskovich, CEO of the Indiana Diaper Bank. • Awareness and next steps to solutions. • A family-friendly, hands-on service project to bundle diapers for community members who are struggling to provide their children with clean diapers! Childcare is available for birth-4th grade, but you have the option to have your children join you for the service project portion of the morning. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/diapers. GRAD WEEKEND SUNDAY, MAY 1 St. Luke’s high school and college graduates will be celebrated May 1 with acknowledgment of their accomplishments during services. We’ll also have an Open House in the Great Hall for our high school seniors. SENIORS NIGHT SUNDAY, MAY 1 • 4-6PM The school year is ending, and it’s time to honor those who are graduating. Celebrate with us at Seniors Night! You can even choose to come dressed as a senior. This event is 100% FREE for everyone! Registration is requested, but we will always accept walkins! Register at stlukesumc.com/students. STARTING POINT TUESDAY, MAY 5 • 7PM • ZOOM 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 and get the Zoom link at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps. UWF SPRING TEA SATURDAY, MAY 14 • 1PM • ST. LUKE’S Join us for an afternoon of fun, faith, and fellowship while enjoying tea sandwiches and sweets! Wear your favorite hat from vintage to contemporary. You will be treated to a powerful and inspirational performance by the Freetown Village Players. This is a great event to bring your kids, friends, and moms! To register to attend, volunteer, and sign up to bring finger sandwiches and/or tea cookies, visit stlukesumc.com/easter. For free childcare, contact Lauren at lauren.hacker@stlukesumc.com before May 5. Door
prizes will be provided by Connections Gift Store, and you will be able to shop before and after the tea! We will collect a cash donation going to Lucille Raines Residence, a home for those recovering from addictions. VBS JUNE 6-10 • ALL-DAY (9AM-4:30PM) & HALF-DAY (9AM-12PM) OPTIONS AVAILABLE This year VBS is all about changing the world! We think it’s possible for kids, volunteers, and families to create a ripple effect that can impact the world around them in ways they will never forget. God put you onto this planet to do the same thing—to make waves! Join us for a week-long adventure and discover the ways God created you to change the world! The morning will include worship, games, small group time, crafts, snacks, and more! The afternoon will also include lunch, games, service projects, music, art, and lots more! Sign up at stlukesumc.com/vbs. PRIDE PARADE & PRIDE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, JUNE 11 PARADE BEGINS AT 11AM & FESTIVAL RUNS 11AM-6PM | DOWNTOWN Indy Pride Parade and Festival is back in person in 2022! If you want to support our LGBTQ+ community by walking with the St. Luke’s group in the parade, please sign up at stlukesumc.com/pride. We will provide you with the exact meeting location and the other details closer to the date. During and after the parade, we will have a booth set up for people to come learn more about St. Luke’s and share that we are an open, affirming, and inclusive church! Plus, we’ll have lots of fun swag and free giveaways. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/pride. MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM JUNE 27-JULY 1 Students who will be in 5th-8th grade for the 2022-23 school year are invited to our FAVORITE event of the year - Middle School Mayhem! This week-long day camp gives middle schoolers a chance to form new friendships as they have discussions and competitions with their “crew” of other students and a few leaders, serve alongside their peers, learn more about faith in worship designed specifically for them, and (of course) play all kinds of insane games. This year’s theme is Mt. Mayhem! We will explore Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the “Be-Attitudes” Jesus taught us. To learn more and register, go to stlukesumc.com/students.
CONDOLENCES
Condolences to Robert & Bev Tierney and family (members), on the death of their son, Chris Tierney. Condolences to the friends and family of Elizabeth Chamberlain (member). Condolences to Allison & Mark Knuttel and family (members) on the death of Allison’s father, Charles “Salen” Herke (member). Condolences to Candy & Ryan Oldfather & family (members) on the death of Candy’s mother, Carol Ayers. Condolences to Rev. Marsha & Mr. Gregg Hutchinson (Associate and Member) and Bob and Karen Hebert (Members) on the death of Marsha’s and Karen’s mother, Patsy Tucker (Member). Condolences to Carl Jensen (Constituent) on the death of his wife, Cheryl Jensen (Constituent), who died on April 13, 2022.
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude | Michael Conley Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Opening Hymn | #647 Your Love O God Has Called Us Here Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross Glory to God Recognition of Luke’s Leaders | Tom Lange Anthem | Train Up a Child by Pepper Choplin; New Song; Kathrine Kouns, Director Prayer Time & The Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross Announcements Call for Offering | Choir + New Song + Cello / Soloist (Jennifer Cole) Offertory Song | Love Never Fails by JAC Redford | Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Closing Hymn | #408 The Gift of Love Introduction of Confirmands | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Blessing of Confirmands | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Benediction Postlude
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CONFIRMANDS Claire Elise Akers Owen Alvis* Moira Bell Cole Pierre Jaden Bryant* Ice Daniel Campbell* Owen David Copher Olivia Coriell* Ellie Marie Cox Erica Ruth Cox Katherine Grace Cox Ethan Cutsinger Logan Isabelle Daggy Camryn Dippel Colton Travis Eastwood Samuel Eckelbarger Reid Michael Esslinger Owen Thomas Gaddis Isabella Grace Gibson* Christopher Reagan Hardt* Lillian Slater Harvey Lucy Lynn Hemmerly Emily Howell Charlotte Kibbe Hunter Elijah Praise Jones
LUKE’S LEADERS Jacob Bates - Westlane Middle School Travis “JR” Darden - Northview Middle School Ricky D’Haiti - Northview Middle School Jordan Dixon - Westlane Middle School Diego Garcia - Northview Middle School Alex Gotham - Westlane Middle School Harlem Johnson - Northview Middle School Jettie Jones - Westlane Middle School Laila Scott-Knox - Westlane Middle School Praise Oladipupo - Noblesville West Middle School Melody Picket - Northview Middle School Ryan Thomas - Westlane Middle School Joshlyn White - Northview Middle School Christian Williams - Northview Middle School
Ella Kiernan Lydia Helen Kouns Cooper James Ley Kendyl Paige Monke Eleanor Joyce Nace Emma Joy Nichols Camryn O’Maley Desalee Poe* Hank Ringham Madeleine Kristine Robertson Griffyn Scott Robisch Miles Thomas Rogers Henry Granison Ross Ellie Claire Schneider* Lila Melissa Skinner Sloane Ann Staley Ethan Stayer* Jonah J Stinson Alan Westerfield* Simon Michael Williams Claire Margaret Wilson *Also being baptized today.