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
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 - JULY: KATIE WESTON
Katie enjoys finding unique ways to make meaningful art. Her favorite mediums are Watercolor, Oil, and Ink. She uses oldfashioned date-stamps to create one-of-a-kind pieces that represent a memorable moment in time, such as a couple’s anniversary, birthday, or another significant date. Katie will be in the gallery to meet you on July 14.
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 are in need of a Care team member either in response to a death or a tragic event, please call (317) 8463404 and follow the prompts. If you’re in need of any other Care, please visit stlukesumc.com/needcare.
ATTENDANCE
Your attendance matters. Scan this QR Code to let us know you’re here! This is a great way to keep connected here at St. Luke’s.
MOVING MOUNTAINS
WITH PRAYER
THIS WEEK’S SABBATICAL PRAYER
God of adventure, we thank You for the expected and the unexpected in our lives. May our eyes always be open to what You reveal to us along the way.
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.
SPECIAL NOTE
SPECIAL JULY SPEAKER
JULY 14, 2024
Rev. Glenn McDonald will be our guest preacher. Rev. McDonald is a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister with 42 years of experience as a congregational and workplace pastor. A graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, he has authored ten books on discipleship and spiritual formation. His message will be in-person at North Indy and will be streamed to the Midtown Campus.
GET CONNECTED
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
STARTING POINT
JULY 21 - 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!
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
IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY
FREEDOM SCHOOL
NOW - JULY 26
The CDF Freedom School program at St. Luke’s is running now through July 26! Help us empower young scholars through highquality 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 - FREADOM EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
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
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Michael Conley
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Call to Worship | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Leader: We gather this morning as descendants of a rich spiritual ancestry, appreciating our freedom to worship God.
All: May God continue to bless the Church in this land.
Leader: We come as people with a history of mistakes and blemishes and failures
All: May God help us choose the legacies and stories we want to define us.
Leader: We draw near to the God who rules over all nations.
All: May God continue to bless our country and all the countries in the world.
Leader: We seek to live in harmony and peace together with all peoples on the earth.
All: May God continue to establish peace on earth and help us understand that it begins in our hearts.
Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord!
Opening Hymn | God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand #698
Anthem | Battle Hymn of the Republic - Summer Choir
Prayer | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Dismissal of Children
Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Announcements
Scripture Reading | Matthew 5:43-47 (NRSV)
Message | Rev. Dr. Kent Millard
Communion
Communion Songs |
In Christ There is No East of West #548 (3vs) O God of Every Nation #435 (4vs) For Freedom, Christ Has Set Us Free (3vs) Jesu, Jesu #423 (3vs)
Benediction | Rev. Dr. Kent Millard
Postlude
