4.28.2024
WELCOME
Welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We are grateful you’re here to worship with us. St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
COME BACK NEXT WEEK!
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM MIDTOWN
Contemporary at 11AM ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
@stlukesindy PRAYER
We have an entire team dedicated to praying for you. If you have a prayer request, fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering basket. Or you can submit your anonymous prayer request online at stlukesumc.com/prayer.
GIVING
Your financial gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! Here are the ways to give today at St. Luke’s:
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HALL
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
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
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA • E126
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
OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
Connections is preparing for warmer days ahead. Bright and cheerful, we have several new items in Spring colorations to brighten your day. Check out the fun colorful umbrellas- perfect for April showers!
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM
– NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
EAST ART GALLERY - APRIL: FREDRICK GREEN
Trained as a printmaker at IU, with a degree in architecture from the University of Kansas, Fred is a self-taught painter using primarily acrylic paint on canvas, paper, or board. His interests include abstractions of places he has traveled, topical subjects such as the war in Ukraine and composition with landscape. His instagram is @ Grefre1955.
MOVING MOUNTAINS WITH PRAYER THIS WEEK’S SABBATICAL PRAYER
Our God, you are over all and in all. May the days ahead bring rest, renewal, and inspiration to Pastor Rob. May St. Luke’s be open to the work You will do in us and through us as we pray.
PRAYER PACKETS
OUTSIDE YOUR WORSHIP SPACE
Join our church in praying for Pastor Rob and St. Luke’s while Rob is on Sabbatical May 1 -Aug 1. The packet includes detailed instructions, a Daily Prayer Guide, and a Prayer Flag for you to write on and return after July 10. Purchase with $5 or a credit card today, outside or worship space or online: stlukesumc.com/prayerpacket.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign-up to receive weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletter at stlukesumc.com/subscribe. Make sure we have all of your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount and update your communication preferences, view giving information, and more.
ATTENDANCE
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GET CONNECTED
LEAVING A LEGACY WORKSHOP
APRIL 28TH FROM 2:30-4:00PM - NORTH INDY
Join Attorney Jeffery Stinson and Pastor David Heetland to discuss the importance of estate planning and creating your legacy narrative for future generations on April 28th at 2:30PM. Register online at stlukesumc.com/events
WOMEN’S SOUL CARE RETREAT
MAY 11TH FROM 8:30AM-12PM - NORTH INDY
Discover the transformative power of self-care at our Soul Care Retreat on May 11, 2024! Join us at North Indy from 8:30AM-12PM for a morning dedicated to YOU. Keynote speaker Kylee Larson will inspire, while breakout sessions led by experts like Kate Kneifel, Christy Ragsdale, Rev. Mindie Moore, and Amy Boles will offer diverse avenues for growth. Hosted by United Women in Faith, this retreat is free of charge. Childcare is available for a small fee with preregistration. stlukesumc.com/soulcare
STARTING POINT
MAY 19 AFTER ALL SERVICES - BOTH CAMPUSES
If you’re new or newer to St. Luke’s join us immediately after service for Starting Point, a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with next steps to help you find your place here. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed!
ALL-IN FOR KIDS AND STUDENTS THIS SUMMER!
This summer, we’re hosting hundreds of kids—some regulars, some new faces. We hold the power to shape their futures, but we need YOU. It’s an all-hands-on-deck moment. We refuse to turn kids away from VBS. Every middle schooler at Mayhem deserves a mentor. Every child at Freedom School should feel our embrace. But to make this happen, we need more volunteers. It’s on us. Let’s be all-in, together! Register now at stlukesumc.com/allin24
VBS - JUNE 10-14 - HALF AND FULL DAY OPTIONS
LET’S START THE PARTY!!
Jesus gives us the most amazing reason to party and we believe
God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus is the best news ever. Register online at stlukesumc.com/vbs
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER ACTIVITIES
MS MAYHEM: JUNE 17-21
CAMP: JUNE 23-28 - EPWORTH FOREST, N. WEBSTER, IN
MISSION TRIP: JULY 7-12 - CHARLOTTE, NC
This summer our students have the chance to have a fun filled week at a camp and/or serve on a mission trip in North Carolina. Check out all of the details and register now online at stlukesumc.com/ studentsummer
PASTOR LED CLASSES
AN ALTER IN THE WORLD BY BARBARA BROWN TAYLOR WITH REV. JEN GIBBS
Barbara Brown Taylor will be at St. Luke’s as our guest preacher on June 23rd. Learn more about this amazing speaker and author through one of Pastor Jen’s favorite books, “An Altar in the World” by Barbara. This book study begins on Wednesday, May 1st at 10:00AM with a second session offered at 6PM. Register in advance at stlukesumc.com/classes.
IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY
TOUR AND LEARN - INDPLS HEBREW CONGREGATION
MAY 10 AT 5PM - 6501 N. MERIDIAN ST., INDPLS
Our Multi-faith group invites you to join them in this tour to learn from our neighbors and extend a hand of friendship. Rabbi Brett Krichiver, who has been a guest here at St. Luke’s, will explain the Reformed Jewish faith and give us a tour of the IHC Temple, which is located in Washington Township. Those who wish may stay for a Shabbat service. For inquiries about carpooling, contact Barbara at bkburke63@gmail. com. Register at stlukesumc.com/tourandlearn
UWF RUMMAGE SALE
MAY 18 - GREAT HALL, NORTH INDY
Turn your unwanted goods into TREASURE at the Spring Rummage Sale sponsored by the United Women in Faith! This sale benefits women and children served by Dove House, Lucille Raines Residence, Indiana UMC Children’s Home, Healthy Beginnings at Home, and more. How you can be involved:
DONATE your gently used clothing, furniture, and household goods at the Great Hall on May 15, 16, or 17 (no TV’s or large electronics - donate those at the electronics recycling container in the north parking lot)
SIGN UP to volunteer a shift (or more) at stlukesumc.com/ rummagesale, and have the opportunity to pre-shop the sale or earn service hours for your organization. Help is especially needed for cleanup (and pizza will be involved!).
SHOP the sale on Saturday May 18 from 8AM-2PM (with early shopping for St. Luke’s members on May 17 at 6PM).
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Michael Conley
Bringing in the Light | Kinley Stella
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Opening Hymn | In Christ We Find New Life #64 (3vs)
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Mary Ann Moman
Glory to God
New Members
Dismissal of Children
Anthem | You’ll Never Walk Alone - New Song
Announcements
Prayer | Rev. Mary Ann Moman
Call for Offering | Rev. Mary Ann Moman
Offertory | Arise Shine Out, Your Light Has Come - Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Genesis 8:1-7
Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Closing Hymn | This is a Day of New Beginnings #383 (3vs)
Benediction | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Postlude
