Bulletin 6.23.24

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6.23.2024

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

As summer approaches, we’re busy filling our shelves with gifts to make your season even brighter, including amazing gifts and the 2024 St. Luke’s PRIDE T-shirts!

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 - JUNE: BROOKE’S PLACE

Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People began at St. Luke’s, 25 years ago with their first ongoing support group and that partnership continues today with added therapy services, Camp Healing Tree, BP8 and community education offerings to their list of services. They serve ages 3-29, with a mission to empower children, teens and young adults and their families to thrive in the midst of grief. Brooke’s Place featured artists represent all ages. They have worked together to create meaningful, grief-related pieces that they hope you enjoy all month long. For more information, please visit www.brookesplace.org.

ATTENDANCE

Your attendance matters. Scan this QR Code to let us know you’re here!

MOVING MOUNTAINS WITH PRAYER

THIS WEEK’S SABBATICAL PRAYER

Creator of all and in whose image we are made, give us eyes to see you in others, to be challenged and encouraged by those like and unlike. As Pastor Robs is away from this Body, reveal yourself to him through others.

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.

GET CONNECTED

STARTING POINT - TODAY!!

JUNE 23 - 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!

RUN / WALK CLUB

TRAINING

STARTS THIS SUMMER!

St. Luke’s is looking to start a run/walk club to participate in different seasonal events. To start out we are looking for volunteers who would like to learn more about Team World Vision which will participate in the Monumental Marathon on November 9th and the Drumstick Dash 3k/5k which supports Wheeler Mission on Thanksgiving Day. For more info visit stlukesumc.com/getmoving

WALK AND TALK

NATURE WALK AT HOLLIDAY PARK - JULY 14

Join us for a leisurely walk through a local park sharing appreciation of God’s beautiful creation and gratitude to those who keep our parks available to everyone. Time for quiet contemplation or conversation with others from St Luke’s. A pleasant way to spend an hour on Sunday afternoon. This groups will walk at different parks on the second Sundays of the month from June to October. On July 14, 2PM, Holliday Park, nature center parking area, meet at nature center.

SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS WORKSHOP

JULY 16 AT 6PM -

ROBERTSON CHAPEL

Older adults are often the target of scams. Scammers are savvy and convincing, and their scams are designed

to catch people off guard. One reason that scammers target older adults is that they are less likely to report fraud. Another reason seniors are targeted is because they are most likely to have a nest egg, to own a home, and have excellent credit. Join our Director of Security, David Myers and Allison Gormly, Consumer Investigative Reporter, WTHR for this informative workshop. Register online at stlukesumc.com/events

IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY

FREEDOM SCHOOL

JUNE 17 - JULY 26

Join us this summer and volunteer for the CDF Freedom School program at St. Luke’s, running from June 17 to July 26! Help us empower young scholars through high-quality literacy, family involvement, civic engagement, leadership development, and health education. Can’t volunteer in person? Consider a financial gift to support our efforts. For more info and to volunteer visit stlukesumc.com/ freedomschool

FREEDOM SCHOOL CHAMPIONS BREAKFAST

JULY 13 - 8:30AM - NORTH INDY, GREAT HALL

You are invited to attend a special breakfast to learn about CDF Freedom Schools’ connection to the Civil Rights movement and Mississippi’s Freedom Summer Project of 1964, as well as the role of Freedom Schools in achieving equitable outcomes for Washington Township students. Speakers include Freedom School experts, Washington Township personnel, and Freedom School scholars. Full breakfast plus Tinker Coffee Co. specialty coffee cart is included. Tickets are $150, or $1,000 for a table sponsorship (includes 8 tickets), with all proceeds supporting St. Luke’s Freedom Schools program.

CITY IMPACT SYMPOSIUM - EDUCATION

JULY 13 - NORTH INDY FROM 10AM-2PM

Explore crucial issues like book banning, revisionist histories, and embracing inclusive narratives. With keynote speaker Dr. Starsky Wilson and a dynamic panel of educators and policymakers, this event promises to provide valuable insights and practical tools. Enjoy engaging workshops, visit exhibits featuring local authors, and take action for free speech. This family-friendly event also offers childcare for children under 5 with registration. Sign up in advance to receive lunch coupons and a free sticker designed by Freedom School scholars. Join us for this important community dialogue! Register online at stlukesumc.com/education

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

JULY 27 - NORTH INDY CAMPUS

Join us for the Back to School Bash on July 27 at St. Luke’s UMC! We’re partnering with local faith-based and community organizations to celebrate the end of summer and help families prepare for the new school year. Volunteers are essential to creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for students of all ages. By contributing your time and energy, you’ll show our children that their community truly cares about their success. Help us make this event a memorable and impactful day for everyone. Register now to volunteer and be a part of something special. Let’s support our neighborhood families together! stlukesumc.com/backtoschool

CONDOLENCES

To Alice Curnow on the death of her husband, Harry Curnow, who passed away on June 12. Memorial services will be held on June 24th at St. Luke’s UMC, with visitation from 12:00-2:00pm and service at 2:00pm.

To the family and friends of John Hodges, who passed away on June 16th. Memorial Services will be held on June 29th at Flanner Buchanan - Hamilton Memorial Park, with visitation from 11:30-1:30pm and service at 1:30pm.

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude | Michael Conley

Call to Worship | Rev. Jen Gibbs

Leader: Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before God with thanksgiving and extol God with music and song.

All: We come to worship and praise our God.

Leader: Rejoice in the Lord always. Our joy is in the Lord who blesses us. Shout for joy, for the Lord is near!

All: Fill us with Your joy as we worship You.

Leader: Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!”

All: All the earth worships You and signs praises to You;

Leader: Let us now join our voices in joyful praise.

Opening Hymn | Joyful Joyful We Ador Thee #89 (4vs)

Special Music | Goodness of God - soloist Maggie Christie Announcements

Dismissal of Children

Prayer | Rev. Jen Gibbs

Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs

Offertory | It Is Well - soloist, Debbie Hill

Doxology

Scripture Reading | Matthew 6:25-34

Message | Barbara Brown Taylor

Closing Hymn | For the Beauty of the Earth #92 (vs 1,4,5,6)

Benediction | Rev. Jen Gibbs

Postlude

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