Outreach Opportunities WORSHIP 24/7: Watch live broadcasts on www. stlukesumc.com/worship/watch. Purchase worship videos on CD or DVD at www.stlukesumc.com/ worship/sermonarchives, or stop by the Welcome Center to order. Listen to or download sermons on our web site. Find sermon video links by following us on Twitter@stlukesumcindy or liking us on our Facebook page. COMMUNION AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY: Communion is offered in the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of each month. The elements are consecrated every Sunday and made available in the Prayer Chapel from 9:15AM-12:30PM. Please enter in silence. PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday School are provided for newborn through 5th grade children. Visit the Information Center in the East Wing to find a classroom. Nursing mothers are always welcome! If you prefer, ask an usher for room E126 where we have rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service for your comfort. Junior High and High School students gather in Luke’s Lodge (in the Northeast corner of the parking lot) every Sunday at 9:30 and 11AM and 6PM.
(For more details or to register to serve these or any events go to www.stlukesumc.com/outreach) Upcoming Mission Trips: Fondwa, Haiti • February 24-March 1 $900 + plane ticket. Shake off the winter blahs with a heart-warming trip to Fondwa, Haiti, with Pastor Dave Williamson. Alternative Spring Break Trip: Spencer, West Virginia March 23-29 and April 6-12 Cost: $150 + transportation. Enjoy a week in the Appalachian mountains serving at Spring Heights UMC Camp about 6 hours from Indianapolis. The trip would be ideal for families with elementary aged kids through high school. Native American Family Work Project: Rosebud, SD June 15-21 COST: $350 + transportation. Join us as we work and live on the reservation with the Lakota Indians. This is a great family adventure; however, we do recommend the age of children be seven years and older. Registration deadline is February 15. English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes January 22-March 19 • Fellowship Hall • 6-8PM St. Luke’s will offer ESL classes for our neighbors once a week. We will begin with a meal for the entire family (adult students and their children) before transitioning to the class. While parents are learning English, children will receive homework tutoring and enjoy recreation. We are expecting 150 people each week and have many opportunities for volunteer servants. To be a part of this weekly ministry, sign up online or contact Julie Sommers Neuman at jsommersneuman@gmail.com. You may also make a financial donation toward the cost of weekly meals. 2013 End-of-Year Giving Guide In the pew racks, you’ll find an End-of-Year Giving Guide outlining ways in which you can contribute to specific projects or initiatives underway at St. Luke’s and around the globe. Choose a project that you feel led to support and make a tax-deductible donation in 2013. Be sure to indicate the name of the project you’d like to support on your check. St. Luke’s Servant Saturday at Vida Nueva Saturday, January 4 Take part in our new partnership with Vida Nueva UMC at 2801 Washington St. to serve by assisting with projects in and around the church. Vida Nueva serves the inner city and Latino community. Contact Jeff Blacker at jeff_blacker@yahoo.com.
100 West 86th Street Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 www.stlukesumc.com
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 • 11 PM
ST. LUKE’S SERVICES: 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM, Sanctuary THE GARDEN at Beef & Boards Theatre: 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15AM, Dr. Linda McCoy, Pastor ENTRY.POINT at OAK HILL: 10:30AM, Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor
For information on all classes and events, pick up a copy of Communion magazine, visit our web site or subscribe to our e-newsletters. Access an electronic version of Communion using your smartphone here:
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: No December service. Next Taizé service will be Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 5PM in the Sanctuary. LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel, Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor
Welcome!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2013 Christmas Eve: White 11PM
Thank you for celebrating your love of God with St. Luke’s today. If this is your first visit, please stop at our Welcome Center for a special gift.
PRELUDE
ALL:
Who We Are
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation. We envision being transformed by God and transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive, Christ-like community.
OUR Clergy
Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s Rev. David Williamson, Pastor of Family & Children’s Ministries Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, Pastor of Outreach Ministries Rev. Kim King, Pastor of Congregational Care
OUR Musicians
Mark Squire, Director of Music Ministries Charles Manning, Assistant Director of Music Ministries/ Organist Dr. Charles Goehring, Organist
Prayer Concerns
Submit prayer concerns in writing by placing a pew card in the offering plate or via the “Need a Prayer” link on our web site. Our Wednesday prayer group will pray on your behalf. Our Prayer Chapel, located beside the main entrance by the large cross, is available during church hours. Pastors will be available for prayer following each service this morning.
“Music for Christmas Eve” Charles Manning, organ
SCRIPTURE:
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Hannah Radde
INTROIT
“Fanfare for Christmas Day” Chancel Choir
Martin Shaw
*HYMN “O Come, All Ye Faithful” No. 234, sts. 1, 2, 3, 6 *CHRISTMAS CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, Who did through his son come down on Christmas Day. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, Announced by the angels, worshipped by the shepherds, And adored by the wisemen. He lived to suffer, die and raise again that we might be free from sin, From death, and the power of evil. I believe in the Holy Spirit, who has brought me to faith in the Christ of Christmas. Through this Spirit I am ever led to lay before the feet of Christ The treasures of my love, and live under him as my King. I look to the manger as the place where God has fulfilled his Christmas love. I will follow his star and seek to serve him as my Lord, Both now and forever more. Amen. *CHORUS OF RESPONSE
“Emmanuel, Emmanuel”
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLES
Luke 2:1-7
Tom and Nancy Lange
*DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel has come to you, O Israel! *PRAYER OF DEDICATION
MEDITATION
“Angels We Have Heard on High” No. 238 (sts. 1, 3) “Embracing the Mystery”
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION AND CANDLELIGHTING “O Little Town of Bethlehem” No. 230 (sts. 1, 3, 4) “Carols of the Night” Craig Courtney Chancel Choir; Carol Dennis, flute *“Silent Night, Holy Night” Words on Screen *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
“All Is Well” Chancel Choir
Michael W. Smith, arr. Huff
*Congregation standing.
No. 204
ANTHEM “The First Nowell” arr. Mack Wilberg Chancel Choir PRAYER TIME Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Joy to the World“ arr. Mack Wilberg Chancel Choir
*CAROL
We thank you, O God, that you have sent Jesus Christ to bring life and immortality to light. Help us to receive your gifts with joy and humility: as we receive this bread and cup, may we open our hearts to receive your love and grace in Jesus Christ, and receive the love and support of one another. Be born among us, that we may give Christ’s love to the world, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Rev. David Williamson
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE AND CONSECRATION Leader: God of light, in whom there is no shadow, your gifts to us are from the very beginning of time. People: They began with creation, when your Spirit gave form to the chaos of energy and matter, and when your word brought forth light on the face of the earth. Leader: They continued with our ancient ancestors, like Noah, whom you blessed with the colorful promise of the rainbow, People: And like Sarah and Abraham, whom you blessed with a child w hose descendants, as many as the stars of the sky, were to be a light to the nations. Leader: In the desert, you gave the gifts of manna and of living water to the weary pilgrims whom you led by a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. People: At last, you sent your light into the world in the form of a tiny child, fragile and vulnerable, who grew to be the very Light of Light, full of grace and truth, revealing your glory on earth.
Upcoming Worship Services Dr. Kent Millard to Preach Sunday, December 29 9:30 and 11AM. We are pleased to welcome back to the pulpit St. Luke’s former senior pastor, Dr. Kent Millard. Please note only two service times will be held. Sermon Series: Does the Bible Really Say...? Join us for seven weeks beginning Sunday, January 12 to understand tough teachings in the Bible. Does the bible really say that everything happens for a reason... that God condones violence... that God condemns homosexuals? You won’t want to miss this opportunity to shed some light on commonly held beliefs. New Contemporary Service St. Luke’s is expanding its family of worship styles to include a contemporary service in Spring 2014! This new service will be held on Sunday mornings in the sanctuary and will feature relevant messages by our senior pastor, Rev. Rob Fuquay, along with amazing musical talent and a more relaxed, interactive environment. If you’d like to be kept up-to-date as announcements become available, we invite you to join the Facebook group, “St. Luke’s New Service Participants.” For information about how you can support the new service launch, contact Amy Myhand at myhanda@stlukesumc.com.
Announcements
Welcome!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2013 Christmas Eve: White 11PM
Thank you for celebrating your love of God with St. Luke’s today. If this is your first visit, please stop at our Welcome Center for a special gift.
PRELUDE
ALL:
Who We Are
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation. We envision being transformed by God and transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive, Christ-like community.
OUR Clergy
Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s Rev. David Williamson, Pastor of Family & Children’s Ministries Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, Pastor of Outreach Ministries Rev. Kim King, Pastor of Congregational Care
OUR Musicians
Mark Squire, Director of Music Ministries Charles Manning, Assistant Director of Music Ministries/ Organist Dr. Charles Goehring, Organist
Prayer Concerns
Submit prayer concerns in writing by placing a pew card in the offering plate or via the “Need a Prayer” link on our web site. Our Wednesday prayer group will pray on your behalf. Our Prayer Chapel, located beside the main entrance by the large cross, is available during church hours. Pastors will be available for prayer following each service this morning.
“Music for Christmas Eve” Charles Manning, organ
SCRIPTURE:
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Hannah Radde
INTROIT
“Fanfare for Christmas Day” Chancel Choir
Martin Shaw
*HYMN “O Come, All Ye Faithful” No. 234, sts. 1, 2, 3, 6 *CHRISTMAS CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, Who did through his son come down on Christmas Day. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, Announced by the angels, worshipped by the shepherds, And adored by the wisemen. He lived to suffer, die and raise again that we might be free from sin, From death, and the power of evil. I believe in the Holy Spirit, who has brought me to faith in the Christ of Christmas. Through this Spirit I am ever led to lay before the feet of Christ The treasures of my love, and live under him as my King. I look to the manger as the place where God has fulfilled his Christmas love. I will follow his star and seek to serve him as my Lord, Both now and forever more. Amen. *CHORUS OF RESPONSE
“Emmanuel, Emmanuel”
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLES
Luke 2:1-7
Tom and Nancy Lange
*DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel has come to you, O Israel! *PRAYER OF DEDICATION
MEDITATION
“Angels We Have Heard on High” No. 238 (sts. 1, 3) “Embracing the Mystery”
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION AND CANDLELIGHTING “O Little Town of Bethlehem” No. 230 (sts. 1, 3, 4) “Carols of the Night” Craig Courtney Chancel Choir; Carol Dennis, flute *“Silent Night, Holy Night” Words on Screen *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
“All Is Well” Chancel Choir
Michael W. Smith, arr. Huff
*Congregation standing.
No. 204
ANTHEM “The First Nowell” arr. Mack Wilberg Chancel Choir PRAYER TIME Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Joy to the World“ arr. Mack Wilberg Chancel Choir
*CAROL
We thank you, O God, that you have sent Jesus Christ to bring life and immortality to light. Help us to receive your gifts with joy and humility: as we receive this bread and cup, may we open our hearts to receive your love and grace in Jesus Christ, and receive the love and support of one another. Be born among us, that we may give Christ’s love to the world, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Rev. David Williamson
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE AND CONSECRATION Leader: God of light, in whom there is no shadow, your gifts to us are from the very beginning of time. People: They began with creation, when your Spirit gave form to the chaos of energy and matter, and when your word brought forth light on the face of the earth. Leader: They continued with our ancient ancestors, like Noah, whom you blessed with the colorful promise of the rainbow, People: And like Sarah and Abraham, whom you blessed with a child w hose descendants, as many as the stars of the sky, were to be a light to the nations. Leader: In the desert, you gave the gifts of manna and of living water to the weary pilgrims whom you led by a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. People: At last, you sent your light into the world in the form of a tiny child, fragile and vulnerable, who grew to be the very Light of Light, full of grace and truth, revealing your glory on earth.
Upcoming Worship Services Dr. Kent Millard to Preach Sunday, December 29 9:30 and 11AM. We are pleased to welcome back to the pulpit St. Luke’s former senior pastor, Dr. Kent Millard. Please note only two service times will be held. Sermon Series: Does the Bible Really Say...? Join us for seven weeks beginning Sunday, January 12 to understand tough teachings in the Bible. Does the bible really say that everything happens for a reason... that God condones violence... that God condemns homosexuals? You won’t want to miss this opportunity to shed some light on commonly held beliefs. New Contemporary Service St. Luke’s is expanding its family of worship styles to include a contemporary service in Spring 2014! This new service will be held on Sunday mornings in the sanctuary and will feature relevant messages by our senior pastor, Rev. Rob Fuquay, along with amazing musical talent and a more relaxed, interactive environment. If you’d like to be kept up-to-date as announcements become available, we invite you to join the Facebook group, “St. Luke’s New Service Participants.” For information about how you can support the new service launch, contact Amy Myhand at myhanda@stlukesumc.com.
Announcements
Outreach Opportunities WORSHIP 24/7: Watch live broadcasts on www. stlukesumc.com/worship/watch. Purchase worship videos on CD or DVD at www.stlukesumc.com/ worship/sermonarchives, or stop by the Welcome Center to order. Listen to or download sermons on our web site. Find sermon video links by following us on Twitter@stlukesumcindy or liking us on our Facebook page. COMMUNION AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY: Communion is offered in the Sanctuary on the first Sunday of each month. The elements are consecrated every Sunday and made available in the Prayer Chapel from 9:15AM-12:30PM. Please enter in silence. PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday School are provided for newborn through 5th grade children. Visit the Information Center in the East Wing to find a classroom. Nursing mothers are always welcome! If you prefer, ask an usher for room E126 where we have rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service for your comfort. Junior High and High School students gather in Luke’s Lodge (in the Northeast corner of the parking lot) every Sunday at 9:30 and 11AM and 6PM.
(For more details or to register to serve these or any events go to www.stlukesumc.com/outreach) Upcoming Mission Trips: Fondwa, Haiti • February 24-March 1 $900 + plane ticket. Shake off the winter blahs with a heart-warming trip to Fondwa, Haiti, with Pastor Dave Williamson. Alternative Spring Break Trip: Spencer, West Virginia March 23-29 and April 6-12 Cost: $150 + transportation. Enjoy a week in the Appalachian mountains serving at Spring Heights UMC Camp about 6 hours from Indianapolis. The trip would be ideal for families with elementary aged kids through high school. Native American Family Work Project: Rosebud, SD June 15-21 COST: $350 + transportation. Join us as we work and live on the reservation with the Lakota Indians. This is a great family adventure; however, we do recommend the age of children be seven years and older. Registration deadline is February 15. English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes January 22-March 19 • Fellowship Hall • 6-8PM St. Luke’s will offer ESL classes for our neighbors once a week. We will begin with a meal for the entire family (adult students and their children) before transitioning to the class. While parents are learning English, children will receive homework tutoring and enjoy recreation. We are expecting 150 people each week and have many opportunities for volunteer servants. To be a part of this weekly ministry, sign up online or contact Julie Sommers Neuman at jsommersneuman@gmail.com. You may also make a financial donation toward the cost of weekly meals. 2013 End-of-Year Giving Guide In the pew racks, you’ll find an End-of-Year Giving Guide outlining ways in which you can contribute to specific projects or initiatives underway at St. Luke’s and around the globe. Choose a project that you feel led to support and make a tax-deductible donation in 2013. Be sure to indicate the name of the project you’d like to support on your check. St. Luke’s Servant Saturday at Vida Nueva Saturday, January 4 Take part in our new partnership with Vida Nueva UMC at 2801 Washington St. to serve by assisting with projects in and around the church. Vida Nueva serves the inner city and Latino community. Contact Jeff Blacker at jeff_blacker@yahoo.com.
100 West 86th Street Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 www.stlukesumc.com
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 • 11 PM
ST. LUKE’S SERVICES: 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM, Sanctuary THE GARDEN at Beef & Boards Theatre: 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15AM, Dr. Linda McCoy, Pastor ENTRY.POINT at OAK HILL: 10:30AM, Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor
For information on all classes and events, pick up a copy of Communion magazine, visit our web site or subscribe to our e-newsletters. Access an electronic version of Communion using your smartphone here:
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: No December service. Next Taizé service will be Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 5PM in the Sanctuary. LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel, Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor