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
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
MIDTOWN - DOWNSTAIRS
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 - NORTH INDY AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
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
Discover unique gifts and inspiring books at Connections Gift store at the North Indy Campus. Visit us for a thoughtful selection of items perfect for any season.
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.
NORTH INDY ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA - EAST BALCONY
As a creative artist, Katie Weston enjoys finding unique ways to make meaningful art. Her favorite mediums are Watercolor, Oil, and Ink. She uses old-fashioned Date-Stamps to create one-of-akind pieces that represent a memorable moment in time, such as a couple’s anniversary, birthday, or another significant date.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA
July’s artist of the month is: Madison Sipple - @MadsAveArtDistrict
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING A CARE NEED?
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
We want to care for you through prayers, support and visits. If you or someone you know is hospitalized, currently living in a healthcare center, assisted living or confined to their home, we are here for you. If you need of a Care Team member either in
response to a death or a tragic event after office hours, please call (317) 846-3404 and follow the prompts or visit stlukesumc.com/ needcare.
ATTENDANCE
Your attendance matters. Scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin to let us know you’re here! It’s an excellent way to stay connected with St. Luke’s.
MOVING MOUNTAINS WITH PRAYER
THIS WEEK’S SABBATICAL PRAYER
God of welcome, we pray that Pastor Rob is overwhelmed by the “welcome home” he receives as he returns to the daily ministry of St. Luke’s. May our hearts, minds, and hands be open to what You have laid on his heart.
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 your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount and update your communication preferences, view giving information, and more.
GET CONNECTED
WALK AND TALK
RITCHEY WOODS NATURE PRESERVE - AUGUST 11
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. This group will walk at different parks on the second Sundays of the month from June to October. On August 11 at 2PM, Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, Hague Rd. parking area, meet at trailhead.
GRIEFSHARE
NEXT SESSION STARTS JULY 31
It may be difficult for you to feel optimistic about the future after the loss of a loved one. You may have found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt that you feel. It can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Join us for the next series of GriefShare classes to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. This group meets weekly starting July 31st at 3:15 or 6:15PM in the Community Room at the North Indy Campus. Register online at stlukesumc.com/care
ELDERBERRIES
AUGUST 8 AT 11:30AM - NORTH INDY
Elderberries is a social gathering/luncheon for those aged 55 and above. The cost of this lunch is $6. RSVP online at stlukesumc.
com/registration/elderberry or by emailing the Care & Contemplation team at Jessica.gormong@stlukesumc.com.
SABBATICAL CELEBRATION!
AUGUST 11 STARTING AT 5PM - NORTH INDY
Join us to celebrate Pastor Rob’s sabbatical journey! There will be a time when Pastor Rob will share his adventures! Dinner is included in ticket and children activities will include things like a bounce house, and kids activity tent. Tickets are $10 per adult and free for kids 12 years and under. stlukesumc.com/celebration
STARTING POINT
AUGUST 18 - 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.
CONFIRMATION
INFORMATION SESSION AUGUST 18 AT 9:30AM
Attention all students in grades 7 and above! If you haven’t yet been Confirmed, join the 2024-2025 Confirmation Class starting this September. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your faith over 8 Sunday sessions, running from 9:30 AM to noon at the North Indy Campus. Each session starts with worship, followed by interactive learning until noon. You’ll also have a mentor to guide you between sessions, helping you connect with the material on a deeper level. The experience concludes with a retreat and a Confirmation Service in April. Don’t miss this chance to explore your faith. Attend the optional info session on August 18th to learn more. Join us on this transformative journey! stlukesumc.com/confirmation
TRUCK TOWN
AUGUST 24 FROM 9AM-12PM - NORTH INDY PARKING LOT
Do you have a vehicle-loving kid? If the answer is yes: we have plan for you on Saturday August 24! Bring your whole family to Truck Town at St. Luke’s UMC North Campus parking lot, where kids will be invited to explore inside and out all kinds of trucks and vehicles. The event will be from 9 -12, with a quiet hour from 9-10AM for our friends with sensory needs. This is a free eventbut we ask that you pre-register at stlukesumc.com/trucktown
DIVORCE CARE
SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9
While divorce is always hard, many are facing additional obstacles that make this season of life even more difficult. St. Luke’s wants you to know that you are not alone. We welcome you to our DivorceCare class meeting on Monday evenings starting September 9, 2024. The class runs for a total of 13 weeks.
The cost for the workbook is $20 with scholarships available. Register online at stlukesumc.com/divorcecare
MIDTOWN
MIDTOWN COOK-OUT
TODAY FROM 12PM-2PM - MIDTOWN
CAMPUS
Spend some time with your St. Luke’s Midtown Community at an after-church cookout on Sunday, July 28! There will be a fresh grilled lunch, FREE shaved ice for the first 100 people, and time to make new friends. Let us know you’re coming by pre-registering!
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR DINNERS - MIDTOWN!
WEEKEND OF AUGUST 16-18
Church is better when we know each other! At St. Luke’s Midtown, we’re making it easy to get to know the people you worship with on Sundays through our Know Your Neighbor Dinners. Happening the weekend of August 16-18, meals will be hosted all over Indy in homes and restaurants. You’ll pick which meal you’d like to attend, and your host will let you know what to bring. Register online: stlukesumc.com/neighbor
CONDOLENCES
To Marianne McGriff on the death of her husband, Carver McGriff, who passed away on July 20th. Visitation will be held on August 2nd from 5:00-7:00pm in Robertson Chapel at St. Luke’s. The memorial service will be held on August 3rd at 11am in the Santuary at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
