6.13.2021
JOYS & CONCERNS
CONDOLENCES TO:
Condolences to Sue and Mike Smith on the death of Sue’s mom, Jean Leet. Condolences to Dave, Tina, Nick, and Sam Voelker on the death of Dave’s brother, Bob. Condolences to Gay and John Talbert on the death of her father and Lauren and Robbie Talbert on the death of their grandfather, Edward Cleon Grubb.
THIS WEEKEND This week’s altar flowers are given in loving memory of Steve Neal, by his wife Dawn. CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM - NOON Located outside the main sanctuary, Connections is a place to find inspirational gifts, books authored by our pastors, Bibles, and devotionals. Support our local community by shopping at Connections. The store is run by volunteers, and the profits fund local community members in need. Stop in on Sundays from 9AM to noon for your graduation gifts! STARTING POINT TODAY • 10:45AM & 12:15PM Starting Point is a casual conversation for those new to St. Luke’s. 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 registration is needed. Just show up! We can’t wait to meet you! This is 30-minute class held in the Community Room, across from the church office. The next online class is Wednesday, July 14 at 7PM.
EVENTS & GROUPS
ANCHORPOINT Join us on Sunday at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15, and 6:15PM. Join us on the Watch Live page of our website at stlukesumc.com/live. ELDERBERRIES (55+) PICNIC & A SHOW THURSDAY • JUNE 17 • 6-7PM Are you 55 or older and looking to connect with others in your same life stage? Join us for a picnic and a show on Thursday, June 17 from 6 to 7PM under the tent! We know it’s been long overdue, and we can’t wait to be able to gather again safely for a meal from Chef Joesph and musical guest (TBD). The menu will be pulled pork, baked beans, chips, veggies, and dessert! It’s only $5.00, and you can register online at stlukesumc.com/registration/ ElderberrySummer or call into the office. Feel free to invite guests, and we look forward to seeing you! SUMMER CELEBRATION ON THE LABYRINTH SUNDAY, JUNE 20 • 7-9:30PM • ST. LUKE’S LABYRINTH Our daylily labyrinth will be in full bloom and you are invited to stop by for 15 minutes or a couple of hours to celebrate the beauty of God’s creation. Bring a lawn chair and a music maker (flute, drum, tambourine, etc), walk the labyrinth, meet new people, and enjoy the summer evening. Kids love the labyrinth so bring them too. Stay and see the fireflies come out. It’s magical! Park by Luke’s Lodge, walk around building, down the steps, across the bridge and into the neighborhood behind St. Luke’s. No registration is needed. See you there! Outreach Hotline: Our Benevolence Hotline can be reached Monday – Friday at 317-749-2129 or at outreach@stlukesumc.com.
Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline: If you would like to speak with someone from our Care Team, please call 317-643-2293 between 8:30AM and 5PM, Monday – Friday.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM MONDAY-FRIDAY • JUNE 21-25 Students entering 5th-8th graders this fall are invited to our FAVORITE event of the year: Middle School Mayhem! The theme is “Olympics: Mayhem.” This fun and exciting Day Camp consists of worship, group competitions, snacks, service projects, and time for a message and reflection in “crews” of 10 students and leaders. There are morning and full-day options for $30 or $100 for the entire week. It’s $30 for morning or $100 for full day. Scholarships are available. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Kenison, Student Ministries Director. Register at stlukesumc.com/ mayhem2021. THE FUTURE FOOD OF INDY THURSDAY, JULY 8 • 6:30PM • THE GARAGE FOOD HALL Meet at The Garage Food Hall downtown and enjoy great food from one of the five BIPOC owned food stands in the Garage. Save room for dessert at Gordon’s Milkshakes after. No registration fee, but this event is limited to 20 people. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/registration/sjssfood. HEAR OUR STORIES: THE LIFE & AFTERLIFE OF BEING INCARCERATED FRIDAY, JULY 16 • 7PM • UNDER THE TENT People returning to our city after being incarcerated face many challenges. Thanks to a partnership with Trusted Mentors and Storytelling Arts of Indiana, we can hear firsthand stories about life before prison, life inside prison, and what life is like now on the outside. Learn about our prison system and how you can get involved in many of the organizations that provide services both inside and outside of prisons. Let these courageous stories change your perspective and motivate you to act. Register at https:// stlukesumc.com/registration/Hearourstories2021. THE ART OF FOOD OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SATURDAY, JULY 17 • 12PM • GARFIELD PARK Meet at the Garfield Park shelter. Your registration cost will cover takeout lunch from Pull Up BBQ, which we will enjoy in the park as we learn about this Indianapolis neighborhood. After lunch, we will visit the Garfield Park Art
Center. The registration fee is $10 and this event is limited to 25 people. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/registration/sjssart. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AUGUST 5-6 • ONLINE & IN-PERSON Whether you’re a business leader, CEO, pastor, teacher, nurse, student, artist, soldier, parent, doctor, volunteer, entrepreneur, or simply finding your place, you have influence. When you invest in developing your leadership skills, you also give back to everyone around you. You strengthen your relationships, build trust on your team, innovate toward a better future, and face challenges head-on with fresh perspective—not only do you thrive, but your family thrives, your business thrives, your church thrives, and your community thrives. Join us for this 2-day event where you’ll hear from influential speakers, grow your leadership, and engage in sessions that will help you understand how you’re wired and where God is calling you. Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/summit. Use priority code 21HSFAMILY to receive the discounted rate. THROUGH 2 EYES WALKING TOUR SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 • 3-5PM • DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS Learn about the history of Indiana Avenue through this interactive walking tour of downtown Indianapolis. You’ll learn stories, history, and how the Black community has shaped our city. Our guide will take us two walking miles, so wear comfortable shoes! The registration fee is $20 per person and limited to 30 people. Register at stlukesumc. com/registration/sjssthrough2eyes. ST. LUKE’S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM MONDAY-FRIDAY • 9AM-1PM • SEPTEMBER - MAY St. Luke’s Early Childhood Education staff provides ageappropriate, play-based learning experiences. We offer high-quality opportunities for growth in cognitive, social/ emotional, and physical development in a loving, Christian environment. Knowledgeable and experienced staff members are committed to children and families in their journey towards greater growth and development. Registration is now open for 2021/2022. Complete this form and send it to juliet@stlukesecp.com.
FIND SUPPORT
SUPPORT GROUPS Are you looking for support groups on topics like grief, cancer, depression, infancy loss, single parenting, and more? See a quick list of what we have to offer: • Stephen Ministry • Cancer Support • Grief Support • Chronic Pain Support • DivorceCare • Caregiver Support • Single Parenting • Military Ministry Support Visit stlukesumc.com/group-finder to sign up for and get details about a group that will walk alongside you and care for you in your greatest time of need. NEED PRAYER? Are you in need of prayer? Visit stlukesumc.com/prayer to submit yours.
SERVE OTHERS URGENT NEED CARE VOLUNTEERS Each week, we care for hundreds of members in a myriad of ways. Recently, our need for visitation volunteers has increased and we’re looking for people who can meet with those currently living in a healthcare center, assisted living or confined to their home, to pray and/or just spend time with those individuals. We also have other care needs such as tablet ministry volunteers, funeral team volunteers, and more. Contact laura.marine@stlukesumc.com with questions or to sign up to serve.
WORK AT ST. LUKE’S! Come be a part of the St. Luke’s team! One of the reasons why we’re a great place to work is because we have the best mission in the world: we are an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or socioeconomic background. We seek to live and work with a fierce spiritual and professional resolve in order to become more like Christ and steward the gifts and opportunities He has given us. We currently have several job openings: • Childcare Caregiver • Director of Contemporary Worship & the Arts • Small Group Coordinator for Adult Discipleship To learn more and apply, visit stlukesumc.com/jobs.
ORDER OF WORSHIP TRADITIONAL SERVICE
Prelude Two Hymns in Jazz Style – arr. Mark Hayes Dr. Charles Goehring, organ Welcome and call to worship Rev. Rob Fuquay Opening Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness #140 Responsive Litany Rev. Mindie Moore LEADER: God, our loving creator, the son who came to save us from death, the Holy Spirit who is present In our midst ALL: Be with us. LEADER: When grief surrounds us, when sorrow overwhelms, when we are weary and in need of strength, when we feel lost and sick at heart. ALL: Be with us. LEADER: When we don’t know what to say or how to pray, when we do not have any answers. ALL: Be with us. LEADER: When we are in need of comfort and consolation, ALL: Be with us.
LEADER: Loving God, hold us close to your loving heart. Grant us your peace that surpasses all understanding, and allow us to rest in your care. Help us to be your hands and arms, sharing hope with those around us. We ask these things through Christ our Lord. ALL: Amen. Anthem It Is Well with My Soul – arr. Mark Hayes Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer Rev. Mindie Moore 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 Announcements Art Reflection: Melancholy by Alfred György Laura Duvall-Whitson Offertory Song Song of Surrender – Carol M. Hodge and David Lantz III Chancel Choir Scripture Reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Susan Loomis
Message Rev. Rob Fuquay Closing Song Be Still and Know, with Be Still My Soul #534 Dr. Jeff Rogers, vocalist; Dr. Charles Goehring, piano Benediction Rev. Rob Fuquay