Easter Sunday - Traditional

WHO WE ARE

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 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, we want you to know that Jesus loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

IN-PERSON

North Indy Campus – Traditional at 9:30AM

North Indy Campus – Contemporary at 9:30AM & 11AM

Midtown – Contemporary at 11AM

ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

Traditional Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM

Contemporary Services: Sundays at 9:30AM & 11AM

PRAYER

Submit your anonymous prayer request at stlukesumc.com/prayer or on the online prayer wall at stlukesumc.com/prayerwall.

GIVE

Your gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! There are four ways to give today at St. Luke’s.

• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give

• Text: STLUKESUMC to 77977

• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service or in the donation boxes outside the worship spaces before and after services.

TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S

BRUNCH & COFFEE

NORTH INDY - GREAT HALL • BEFORE/AFTER SERVICES

Stop in for coffee and if you have reservations, come meet new people while grabbing breakfast.

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 - GATHERING AREA (LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY) & CENTRAL PASSAGE

NURSING PARENT AREA

NORTH INDY - 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

NORTH INDY • OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON

Our volunteer-run store is filled with Easter basket goodies, Mother’s Day gifts and more. 100% of the profits from sales support housing security in our community through Hub for Hope.

JUSTICE MINISTRIES

NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES

Official protest site for NRA convention, Friday, April 14, all day, corner of Maryland & Capital, police presence. Other event information available at stlukesumc.com/forceforgood and Justice table.

SILENCE ON SUNDAY

NORTH INDY – PRAYER CHAPEL

Pause for silence and communion in this sacred space.

STAY IN TOUCH

Sign up to receive Pastor Rob’s weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletter, update your subscriptions and preferences at stlukesumc.com/subscribe.

To make sure we have all of your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount where you can:

• Update communication preferences

• View the online church directory

• Submit a prayer request

• View giving information

• And more!

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CONNECT AT ST. LUKE’S

STARTING POINT

APRIL 16 AT 10:45AM & 12:15PM • NORTH INDY

Starting Point is a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with a next step to help you find your place within the church. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed for the North Indy classes. There will be no Midtown Starting Point in April due to the Spring Social. For more at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps.

TEEN RESPONDERS

APRIL 16 FROM 2-4:30PM • NORTH INDY

Teen Responders is hosting the third Teen Mental Health Crisis Response Workshop, designed to help teens have the tools, skills, and resources to care for their own mental health and respond to their peers in crisis. An adult workshop will happen simultaneously to help adults be empowered to care well for the mental health of the teens in their lives. The workshop is interactive and informative, and each teen participant will leave with a Mental Health Response Kit filled with small items to help them care for their own mental health as well. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 • 12:15PM • NORTH INDY

The Exploring Membership Class will help you learn more about the United Methodist Church and the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Here you’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission to be an affirming community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. You’ll also get to hear the story of our church and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation through serving, growing in your faith journey, moving toward generosity, and more. Lunch will be served and childcare is available. Please note childcare needs on the registration form. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.

HUNGER SYMPOSIUM

APRIL 30 FROM 1:30-4PM • NORTH INDY - SANCTUARY

Were you aware that a quarter of Marion County’s population requires food assistance, and that two-thirds of households facing food insecurity have at least one employed member? In an effort to raise awareness and understanding about this issue in our community, St. Luke’s will be hosting our inaugural Hunger Symposium. The symposium will take place at 1:30 PM and will feature three prominent speakers who will share their insights on the topic. For more information and to register to attend visit stlukesumc.com/hunger.

HIGH SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT

APRIL 30 FROM 12-3PM • NORTH INDY - THE LODGE

Calling all high school students in grades 9 through 12! You’re invited to join us for our last invite night of the school year, Senior’s Night! Come dressed as a “senior citizen,” play a few rounds of BINGO for the chance to win some awesome prizes, and bid farewell to our graduating seniors with love and well-wishes. Don’t forget to bring your friends along for the fun!

UWF SPRING TEA

SATURDAY, MAY 13 • 1PM • NORTH INDY - GREAT HALL

The UWF Spring Tea is Saturday, May 13 from 1-3PM at the North Indy campus. Open for all, this afternoon tea is an opportunity to meet others over tea and sandwiches. The keynote speaker is Vena Holden of Selective Seconds with entertainment by The Sweet Adelines. Register at stlukesumc.com/springtea.

PRIDE PARADE & PRIDE FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 • PARADE BEGINS AT 11AM & FESTIVAL

RUNS 11AM-6PM • DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS

Join us in showing support for the LGBTQIA+ community by walking with St. Luke’s in the Indy Pride parade. After the parade, we invite you to visit our booth where you can learn more about St. Luke’s and our commitment to being an open, affirming, and inclusive church. Let’s come together and celebrate diversity and inclusion! Learn more at stlukesumc.com/pride.

VBS

JUNE 12-16 • ALL-DAY (9AM-4:30PM) & HALF-DAY (9AM-12PM) OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Ready, Set, Move! This year’s VBS will be an immersive and unforgettable experience for children from 4 years old to rising 4th graders, providing them with opportunities to nurture their faith and learn how to follow Jesus in all aspects of life. Two sessions will be available: the morning session will feature worship, games, small group activities, crafts, and snacks, while the afternoon session will include time for lunch, games, art, music, service projects, and many other exciting activities. Signup at stlukesumc.com/vbs.

FREEDOM SCHOOL

JUNE 20-JULY 28 • NORTH INDY

Freedom Schools are summer programs designed to increase literacy, self-esteem, socio-emotional skills, and a love of learning for children in elementary school. We disrupt the summer learning slide by keeping scholars engaged and stimulated. St. Luke’s is hosting its second Freedom School help children of Washington Twp. discover their potential and greatness, utilizing books and curricula that celebrate the cultures and contributions of people of color. We are need of 200 volunteers, for more information and to volunteer, visit: stlukesumc.com/freedomschool

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM

JUNE 26-JUNE 28 • NORTH INDY

Harken, good folk (middle schoolers grades 5-8) it’s time to sign-up for Mayhem, a Medieval themed, week-long day camp where thou mayest relish in merriment, make new friends, partake in discussions and contests with thy fellow scholars and leaders, perform deeds of service for thy community, take part in worship tailored to thy needs, and indulge in an assortment of exhilarating games. Together, we shall embark on a quest to uncover the grandeur of Jesus as the “king,” boldly challenging any negative assumptions we may harbor about governance, and discovering the virtuous nature of the kingdom that Jesus teaches us. stlukesumc.com/students

CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE

PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS/STUDENTS GROUP

APRIL 16 FROM 12:30-2PM • NORTH INDY

We are never meant to walk life’s journey alone. Joys and challenges often come to us in unexpected ways, and we want to walk with you through all the ups, downs, and in-betweens. This group is for parents and caretakers of kids, youth, and adults with special needs. Please register at stlukesumc.com/ specialneeds.

SOWERS EDUCATIONAL SERIES

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 AT 6:30PM • FELLOWSHIP HALL

Come learn about growing herbs and creating beautiful containers for your home at the Sowers of St. Luke’s next installment of their educational series. Whether you are a veteran or novice gardener, you will learn something new to enhance your planting.

DEMENTIA FRIENDS INDIANA

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 AT 10AM • ZOOM

The Dementia Friends Workshop seeks to build awareness of and break down stigmas for those with dementia and their loved ones. People with dementia need to be understood and supported in their communities. You can help by becoming a Dementia Friend. This event is limited to 12 participants. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to Kevin & Peggy Neese (members) and Dawn Barringer (member) & Matthew Barringer (constituent) and the friends and family of Frank Neese (member) who died on April 1, 2023.

Condolences to Louise Todd (constituent) on the death of her husband, Dallas Todd (constituent), who died on April 1, 2023.

TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude

Opening Hymn | Christ the Lord is Risen Today #302

Easter Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Rob Fuquay

Leader: This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved:

All: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.

Choral Response | Chancel Choir

Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay

Scripture Reading | Psalm 118:2-24

Anthem | Crown Him! - Chancel Choir, Orchestra

Prayer | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger

Announcements

Call for Offering | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger