9.11.2022
THIS WEEKEND STARTING POINT TODAY AFTER SERVICES • COMMUNITY ROOM Come 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 need to sign up. See you there! ARTIST RECEPTION - SATYA KOLLI TODAY AFTER SERVICES • EAST GALLERY Satya discovered her passion for art as a Docent at Newfields. Her paintings are unframed, layered, and full of color and surprises. Come meet Satya and see her work. DONUTS & COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HALL • 10AM – NOON After service come meet new people while grabbing a coffee and donut. JUSTICE MINISTRIES WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES CONNECTION CENTERS OUTSIDE THE SANCTUARY & ROBERTSON CHAPEL 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 GATHERING AREA (LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY) & CENTRAL PASSAGE NURSING PERSON’S AREA E126 (EAST PASSAGE) 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 Support our local community by shopping at Connections! The store is run by volunteers, and the profits fund St. Luke’s Outreach Ministry partners.
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CONTEMPLATIVE MONDAYS Start your week off right with these unique ways to connect with God: • Mindful Community | Mondays 4-4:45PM • Yoga | Mondays from 5-6:30PM or 6:30-7:30PM • Spiritual Companionship Group | 2nd Mondays from 6:30-8PM • Taize Contemplative Service | 3rd Mondays from 5:30-6PM • Labyrinth Walks | Various Mondays Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/events. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER & CLASSES NOW-NOVEMBER 9 FROM 5:15-6:15PM Join us Wednesday night for dinner, provided by Chef Joseph, and fellowship. It’s only $5 per person! No registration needed, just show up! GENESIS MUSIC (4S - KINDERGARTEN) The Genesis music program is designed to teach basic musical and movement components to our younger children. Activities will include movement, playing rhythm instruments, and singing sacred songs. Some of these songs will then be performed in both the traditional and contemporary services throughout the year. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/kids. KIDZSING MUSIC (1ST – 4TH GRADE) The KidzSing program is designed to help elementary children learn a variety of ways to worship and praise God. Activities will include singing, dancing, instruments, and plays. Some of these songs will then be performed in both the traditional and contemporary services throughout the year. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/kids. UNGUIDED LABYRINTH WALK MONDAY, AUGUST 29 AT 7PM Celebrate the creation of a permanent labyrinth painted in the NW corner of the back parking lot. Enjoy an opportunity for moments of contemplation and prayer. There will be a host present to explain labyrinth walking to those new to the spiritual practice. No registration is needed; just show up. GRIEFSHARE WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 7-NOVEMBER 30 FROM 3:15-5PM • NORTH INDY CAMPUS - COMMUNITY ROOM 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. Our GriefShare group meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Join us for the next series of GriefShare classes here at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Register in advance at stlukesumc.com/group-finder. SMALL GROUP FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 2ND SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH, SEPTEMBER 11 - MAY 14 Connect as parents in a community of faith who share common ground in parenting a child, youth, or adult with special needs. We share time together over snacks, conversation, devotion, and prayer. For the 2022-23 school year, we will be doing a book study together called “Intentional Parenting: 10 Ways to be an Exceptional Parent in a Quick Fix World”. Hope you can join with this incredible group of welcoming parents! Childcare is provided! Register at stlukesumc.com/specialneeds.
DIVORCECARE MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12-DECEMBER 5 • 6:30-8:30PM • NORTH INDY CAMPUS - N101/102 While divorce is always hard, many are facing additional obstacles that make this season of life all the more difficult. St. Luke’s wants you to know that you are not alone. We offer DivorceCare with no registration fee. The only fee is your purchase of the workbook which is $20 and can be purchased at the first group. Sign up for this group at stlukesumc.com/group-finder. STARTING POINT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 • 7PM • ONLINE This 30-minute class is great for those new to St. Luke’s. Come 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! Sign up at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps. I LOVE MY CITY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Join over 1,000 St. Lukers by serving all over our city, the country, and even online. We have dozens of opportunities for individuals and groups of all ages and abilities! This is a day that will have lasting impacts for years to come, so don’t miss out! Visit stlukesumc.com/city to sign up today. THE BIG PICTURE BOOK SIGNING SEPTEMBER 18 • AFTER SERVICES The story of Joseph in Genesis teaches us to look for the big picture in our lives. It shows us how God weaves together events that seem random into a beautiful image of joy, survival, purpose, and meaning. In The Big Picture: Seeing God’s Dream for Your Life, authors Jevon and Nicole Caldwell-Gross take a closer look at the life of Joseph to discover God’s presence in moments of triumph and trauma. You can purchase the book in the Connections Gift Store or on Amazon. FUNERAL PLANNING CLASS SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 12-1PM • NORTH INDY CAMPUS One of the most loving things any of us can do is to make our funeral plans and wishes known to those who remain after we are gone. Talking about death and funerals is difficult for many of us. By planning ahead, our loved ones will not be left with unanswered questions in the midst of dealing with their own grief and sorrow. Creating a plan for our funeral is one of the greatest gifts any of us can give to our loved ones. Register at stlukesumc.com/events. FALL RUMAMGE SALE MEMBER SALE - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 FROM 6-8PM PUBLIC SALE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 FROM 8AM-2PM Support our outreach ministry while shopping for household items, clothing, and so much more! Learn more and sign up to volunteer at stlukesumc.com/events.
CONDOLENCES Condolences to Mike and Laura Mathews on the death of Mike’s aunt, Carol Miller. Condolences to the friends and family of Jane McQueen. Condolences to Sharon Smoot and the friends and family of Charles Richard (Dick) Smoot. Condolences to Barbara Pagach and the friends and family of Enloe “Fred” Moehlenkamp.
NEW MEMBERS After the worship service, welcome our new members outside the worship spaces. Andrew Acher (9:30 Traditional) Becca Baughman (11 Contemporary) Cheryl Kilmark (11 Contemporary) Kylee and Phil Larson (11 Contemporary) Lana and Glen Lehman (11 Contemporary) Jennifer and Jordan Mills (9:30 Traditional) Sheri and Kevin Robb (9:30 Traditional) Tyrone Ruff (11 Contemporary) Angela, Jason, and Micah Turk (Contemporary 11)
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude | Michael Conely, Pianist Welcome & Call to Worship | Rev. Rob Fuquay Opening Hymn | #110 A Mighty Fortress Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Glory to God | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger New Members | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Prayer Time & Litany | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Anthem | Distant Land | Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Call for Offering Announcements Scripture | Numbers 21:4-9 | Laura Duvall-Whitson Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay Closing Hymn | #378 Amazing Grace Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay Postlude | Michael Conely, Organist
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