Bulletin 8.4.24

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8.4.2024

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

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

Sabrena Scott is a seasoned crafter specializing in mixed media, collage, and monoprinting with a gel plate. Starting with crochet at age 9 and progressing through sewing, knitting, and rubber stamping, she has honed her skills over many years. Since 2009, Sabrena has hosted craft parties in her studio, encouraging creativity among friends and family. For purchasing inquiries, contact Sabrena at 317-292-4833 or sabrena@iquest.net. Meet her in the East Gallery today after service.

MIDTOWN ART GALLERY

GATHERING AREA

Ginger “Relly” Pearson is an innovative disruptor and multidisciplinary artist based in Indianapolis, IN. Specializing in acrylic paintings, murals, body painting, live art, epoxy resin, and woodworking, and has completed over 100 commissions for public and private collectors. For more information, visit www.rellyart.com or follow @relly.inc on

Instagram.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 Julie Meiners & Cindi Sparenblek on the death of their Mother, Barbara Clark Hoster, who passed away on July 24th. Memorial services will be held on August 8 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, with visitation from 2:00PM to 3:00PM and service at 3:00PM in Robertson Chapel.

NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude | Michael Conley

Opening Reading | Gustanna Moss-Chaney

Opening Hymn | To God Be The Glory #98 (3vs)

Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay

Anthem | Be Okay - Krishaa Motycka, soloist

Dismissal of Children

Announcements

Prayer | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross

Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross

Offertory | You Raise Me Up - Matt Branic, soloist

Doxology

Scripture Reading | Colossians 3:1-10

Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay

Communion

Communion Songs

I Surrenday All #354

I Love You Lord #2068

Take My Life #399

Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay

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