Notes:
Opportunities to Celebrate Longest Night Service** TONIGHT • 6PM • Robertson Chapel Come celebrate the hope Christ offers in the midst of darkness Christmas Eve Eve Service**+ Tues., Dec. 23 •7PM • Robertson Chapel Contemporary worship celebration of Christmas Christmas Eve Family Service*/** Wed., Dec. 24 • 3PM • Sanctuary Remind your family of the reason for the season with this oh-so-family-friendly celebration of the birth of Jesus Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Wed., Dec. 24 5PM** - Traditional Service (Sanctuary) Contemporary Service+ (Robertson Chapel) 7** & 9PM - Traditional Services (Sanctuary) 11PM - Traditional Service+ (Robertson Chapel) * Family-friendly ** Complimentary Childcare + Communion Served
Opportunities to Share Christmas Shoppers – Consider the UMW Cookbook. Your $10 donation supports St. Luke’s missions. West Passage Today. See. Serve. Surrender. – How will you spend your winter/spring break? Check West Passage for more about these service & travel opportunities. Naples, FL, Habitat for Humanity – Jan. 19-23, 2015 (for adults); Cleveland, OH – Feb. 14-16, 2015 (for families); Fondwa, Haiti – March 14-21, 2015 (for adults 18-29). Contact outreach@stlukesumc.com for more information.
Children/Youth Pick up a copy of Connections magazine, visit www.stlukesumc. com, subscribe to our e-newsletters, or scan this QR Code on a smart phone.
9:15AM Youth Programming 5th-6th Grade @ The Modge (Modular building near Door 16) 7th Grade Confirmation Class @ The Lodge 7th-12th Grade @ The Lodge (N.E. corner of St. Luke’s property) 10:45AM Youth Programming 5th-6th Grade @ The Lodge (N.E. corner of St. Luke’s property) 7th Grade Confirmation Class @ The Lodge 8th-12th Grade @ 10:45AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Hold Onto Hope Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 21, 2014 ST. LUKE’S SERVICES 8 & 9:15AM - Traditional 10:45AM - Contemporary THE GARDEN 8:15, 9:15 & 10:15AM New times begin Jan. 4 - 8:45 and 10AM Beef & Boards Theatre
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation.
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM - Monthly, 3rd Sunday, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S 6PM - Robertson Chapel
100 West 86th Street • Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
Welcome! GUESTS If this is your first visit, please stop at our “New Here” table in the Narthex for a special gift. Pick up our “New Here” guide to learn how to get involved. OUR CLERGY Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Dr. Linda McCoy, Pastor of The Garden 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 WORSHIP AND THE ARTS Mark Squire, Director of Worship & the Arts Charles Manning, Assistant Director of Music Ministries/Organist Fran Wyatt, Director of Contemporary Worship PRAYER CONCERNS Write prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate. Or find the “Need a Prayer” link at www. stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service. PARENTS Childcare and Sunday School are provided for newborn through 4th grade children. Visit the Information Center in the East Wing to find a classroom. Rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service are available in Room E126. Children’s Worship Activity Kits are at the Welcome Center in the Narthex. For information on older children, see back under Children/Youth.
Today in Worship
Upcoming Opportunities
Fourth Sunday in Advent, Dec. 21, 2014 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45AM Dramatic Monologue: Hope According to George Bailey Scripture:
St. Luke’s building will be closed Dec 26 & 27, Jan. 1.
“He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.” - 2 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV) “On that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a signal to the peoples. The nations will seek him out, and his dwelling will be glorious. On that day, the Lord will extend his hand a second time...” – Isaiah 11:10-11 (CEB)
Announcements
End-of-Year Giving – Your charitable gifts to St. Luke’s are tax deductible. Contact Nancy Lange, langen@stlukesumc.com, for a list of giving opportunities in areas that match your interests. The Garden – New service times starting in 2015: 8:45 & 10:00 AM, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The January Sermon Series will tackle some of our deepest challenges as people of faith: You Must Be Dreaming! Finding Hope for Today’s Tough Problems. Jan. 4 - Feb. 1.
Opportunities to Seek Search the class name at www.stlukesumc.com, visit the Adult Ministries West Passage information table or email Terri Coe, coet@stlukesumc.com.
New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk – Mark the New Year with a reflective labyrinth walk, Dec. 31, 6-8pm, Fellowship Hall; no experience necessary.
Joys & Concerns Flowers Given by Sharon Somerville, in loving memory of her husband, Tom Somerville Condolences Mike & Patty Miller on the death of his sister Marsha Oliver Stephen & Joann Hoskins on the death of his father Walter Hoskins Poinsettias Please stop by the Welcome Desk for the list of loved ones honored or memorialized by presentation of the Poinsettia plants in the Sanctuary throughout Advent and Christmas. See Back Panel for Christmas Eve Services No 8AM Worship Dec. 28; 10:45AM Worship in Robertson St. Luke’s will have two morning and one evening worship services on the main campus on Dec. 28: Traditional @ 9:15AM (Sanctuary), Contemporary @ 10:45AM (Robertson) and Later @ St. Luke’s 6 PM (Robertson). No 8AM worship.
Thursday Connection for Women – New six-week classes start Jan. 8 • 9AM • Parlor. Free childcare available. See Connections for details, or contact Susan Fuquay FuquayS@stlukesumc.com. Exploring Membership Class – Sun., Jan. 11 • Noon - 3PM • Luke’s Lodge – What does St. Luke’s stand for, and what does it mean to become a member? Learn more in this class. Faith that Makes a Difference – Six Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 13 • 6:30 - 7:30PM • E105 – Through scripture, story and conversation, explore next steps for your spiritual journey. Discover Your God-Given Gifts – Wed. Jan. 14 & Jan. 21 • 6:307:45PM • E212 – Living the life of faith involves understanding your spiritual gifts and applying them to make a difference in the world. But what are your gifts? We’ll help you find out. Sundays in the South – North Naples (Florida) UMC – Traveling to Florida this winter? Join St. Luke’s current and former pastors, who will preach Sundays, Jan. 18-Feb. 8.
Help Wanted Thinking Ahead – We are recruiting hosts for Lenten small groups, which begin Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 through Mar. 29, 2015. Host or co-host a weekly small group in your home, at a restaurant, or at St. Luke’s. Help connect members to the heart of this community. For more information contact Susan Fuquay, fuquays@stlukesumc.com.
Welcome! GUESTS If this is your first visit, please stop at our “New Here” table in the Narthex for a special gift. Pick up our “New Here” guide to learn how to get involved. OUR CLERGY Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Dr. Linda McCoy, Pastor of The Garden 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 WORSHIP AND THE ARTS Mark Squire, Director of Worship & the Arts Charles Manning, Assistant Director of Music Ministries/Organist Fran Wyatt, Director of Contemporary Worship PRAYER CONCERNS Write prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate. Or find the “Need a Prayer” link at www. stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service. PARENTS Childcare and Sunday School are provided for newborn through 4th grade children. Visit the Information Center in the East Wing to find a classroom. Rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service are available in Room E126. Children’s Worship Activity Kits are at the Welcome Center in the Narthex. For information on older children, see back under Children/Youth.
Today in Worship
Upcoming Opportunities
Fourth Sunday in Advent, Dec. 21, 2014 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45AM Dramatic Monologue: Hope According to George Bailey Scripture:
St. Luke’s building will be closed Dec 26 & 27, Jan. 1.
“He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.” - 2 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV) “On that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a signal to the peoples. The nations will seek him out, and his dwelling will be glorious. On that day, the Lord will extend his hand a second time...” – Isaiah 11:10-11 (CEB)
Announcements
End-of-Year Giving – Your charitable gifts to St. Luke’s are tax deductible. Contact Nancy Lange, langen@stlukesumc.com, for a list of giving opportunities in areas that match your interests. The Garden – New service times starting in 2015: 8:45 & 10:00 AM, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The January Sermon Series will tackle some of our deepest challenges as people of faith: You Must Be Dreaming! Finding Hope for Today’s Tough Problems. Jan. 4 - Feb. 1.
Opportunities to Seek Search the class name at www.stlukesumc.com, visit the Adult Ministries West Passage information table or email Terri Coe, coet@stlukesumc.com.
New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk – Mark the New Year with a reflective labyrinth walk, Dec. 31, 6-8pm, Fellowship Hall; no experience necessary.
Joys & Concerns Flowers Given by Sharon Somerville, in loving memory of her husband, Tom Somerville Condolences Mike & Patty Miller on the death of his sister Marsha Oliver Stephen & Joann Hoskins on the death of his father Walter Hoskins Poinsettias Please stop by the Welcome Desk for the list of loved ones honored or memorialized by presentation of the Poinsettia plants in the Sanctuary throughout Advent and Christmas. See Back Panel for Christmas Eve Services No 8AM Worship Dec. 28; 10:45AM Worship in Robertson St. Luke’s will have two morning and one evening worship services on the main campus on Dec. 28: Traditional @ 9:15AM (Sanctuary), Contemporary @ 10:45AM (Robertson) and Later @ St. Luke’s 6 PM (Robertson). No 8AM worship.
Thursday Connection for Women – New six-week classes start Jan. 8 • 9AM • Parlor. Free childcare available. See Connections for details, or contact Susan Fuquay FuquayS@stlukesumc.com. Exploring Membership Class – Sun., Jan. 11 • Noon - 3PM • Luke’s Lodge – What does St. Luke’s stand for, and what does it mean to become a member? Learn more in this class. Faith that Makes a Difference – Six Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 13 • 6:30 - 7:30PM • E105 – Through scripture, story and conversation, explore next steps for your spiritual journey. Discover Your God-Given Gifts – Wed. Jan. 14 & Jan. 21 • 6:307:45PM • E212 – Living the life of faith involves understanding your spiritual gifts and applying them to make a difference in the world. But what are your gifts? We’ll help you find out. Sundays in the South – North Naples (Florida) UMC – Traveling to Florida this winter? Join St. Luke’s current and former pastors, who will preach Sundays, Jan. 18-Feb. 8.
Help Wanted Thinking Ahead – We are recruiting hosts for Lenten small groups, which begin Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 through Mar. 29, 2015. Host or co-host a weekly small group in your home, at a restaurant, or at St. Luke’s. Help connect members to the heart of this community. For more information contact Susan Fuquay, fuquays@stlukesumc.com.
Notes:
Opportunities to Celebrate Longest Night Service** TONIGHT • 6PM • Robertson Chapel Come celebrate the hope Christ offers in the midst of darkness Christmas Eve Eve Service**+ Tues., Dec. 23 •7PM • Robertson Chapel Contemporary worship celebration of Christmas Christmas Eve Family Service*/** Wed., Dec. 24 • 3PM • Sanctuary Remind your family of the reason for the season with this oh-so-family-friendly celebration of the birth of Jesus Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Wed., Dec. 24 5PM** - Traditional Service (Sanctuary) Contemporary Service+ (Robertson Chapel) 7** & 9PM - Traditional Services (Sanctuary) 11PM - Traditional Service+ (Robertson Chapel) * Family-friendly ** Complimentary Childcare + Communion Served
Opportunities to Share Christmas Shoppers – Consider the UMW Cookbook. Your $10 donation supports St. Luke’s missions. West Passage Today. See. Serve. Surrender. – How will you spend your winter/spring break? Check West Passage for more about these service & travel opportunities. Naples, FL, Habitat for Humanity – Jan. 19-23, 2015 (for adults); Cleveland, OH – Feb. 14-16, 2015 (for families); Fondwa, Haiti – March 14-21, 2015 (for adults 18-29). Contact outreach@stlukesumc.com for more information.
Children/Youth Pick up a copy of Connections magazine, visit www.stlukesumc. com, subscribe to our e-newsletters, or scan this QR Code on a smart phone.
9:15AM Youth Programming 5th-6th Grade @ The Modge (Modular building near Door 16) 7th Grade Confirmation Class @ The Lodge 7th-12th Grade @ The Lodge (N.E. corner of St. Luke’s property) 10:45AM Youth Programming 5th-6th Grade @ The Lodge (N.E. corner of St. Luke’s property) 7th Grade Confirmation Class @ The Lodge 8th-12th Grade @ 10:45AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Hold Onto Hope Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 21, 2014 ST. LUKE’S SERVICES 8 & 9:15AM - Traditional 10:45AM - Contemporary THE GARDEN 8:15, 9:15 & 10:15AM New times begin Jan. 4 - 8:45 and 10AM Beef & Boards Theatre
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation.
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM - Monthly, 3rd Sunday, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S 6PM - Robertson Chapel
100 West 86th Street • Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, December 21, 2014 8:00, 9:15 PRELUDE
Advent: Purple
“O Come, With Joy to the World” “Canticle of Glorias” St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS and INVOCATION PROCESSIONAL INTROIT * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:
“Make Way” Chancel Choir “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
Jeff Cranfill Bruce Greer Rev. Kim King Words on screen No. 224
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.
* GLORY TO GOD
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH * - standing, if able
“Child of Love”
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
Mack Wilberg
“Angels We Have Heard on High” Chancel Choir; Orchestra
* PRAISE TO GOD 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 Shall come to thee, O Israel. * OFFERTORY PRAYER
Rev. Kim King
SCRIPTURE 2 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV), Isaiah 11:10-11 (CEB) MONOLOGUE CONGREGATION’S RESPONSE
POSTLUDE
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER “Carol of the Faithful” Chancel Choir; Orchestra
Rev. Kim King
“Hope According to George Bailey”
Rev. Rob Fuquay
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
* BENEDICTION
Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen.
ANTHEM
PRAYER TIME and THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Joseph Martin Words on Screen
“Canticle of Glorias” St. Luke’s Orchestra
Bruce Greer
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, December 21, 2014 8:00, 9:15 PRELUDE
Advent: Purple
“O Come, With Joy to the World” “Canticle of Glorias” St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS and INVOCATION PROCESSIONAL INTROIT * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:
“Make Way” Chancel Choir “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
Jeff Cranfill Bruce Greer Rev. Kim King Words on screen No. 224
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.
* GLORY TO GOD
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH * - standing, if able
“Child of Love”
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
Mack Wilberg
“Angels We Have Heard on High” Chancel Choir; Orchestra
* PRAISE TO GOD 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 Shall come to thee, O Israel. * OFFERTORY PRAYER
Rev. Kim King
SCRIPTURE 2 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV), Isaiah 11:10-11 (CEB) MONOLOGUE CONGREGATION’S RESPONSE
POSTLUDE
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER “Carol of the Faithful” Chancel Choir; Orchestra
Rev. Kim King
“Hope According to George Bailey”
Rev. Rob Fuquay
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
* BENEDICTION
Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen.
ANTHEM
PRAYER TIME and THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Joseph Martin Words on Screen
“Canticle of Glorias” St. Luke’s Orchestra
Bruce Greer
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
ORDER OF WORSHIP
10:45AM – Sunday, December 21, 2014
10:45AM – Sunday, December 21, 2014
10:45AM – Sunday, December 21, 2014
10:45AM – Sunday, December 21, 2014
Welcome to St. Luke’s and the 10:45 service! Be sure to fill out the “New Here?” brochure (in the pew rack or at the table in the Narthex) to let us know how we may serve you best. Just drop the form in the offering basket, or hand it to your section host.
Welcome to St. Luke’s and the 10:45 service! Be sure to fill out the “New Here?” brochure (in the pew rack or at the table in the Narthex) to let us know how we may serve you best. Just drop the form in the offering basket, or hand it to your section host.
Welcome to St. Luke’s and the 10:45 service! Be sure to fill out the “New Here?” brochure (in the pew rack or at the table in the Narthex) to let us know how we may serve you best. Just drop the form in the offering basket, or hand it to your section host.
Welcome to St. Luke’s and the 10:45 service! Be sure to fill out the “New Here?” brochure (in the pew rack or at the table in the Narthex) to let us know how we may serve you best. Just drop the form in the offering basket, or hand it to your section host.
We’re so glad you’re here!
We’re so glad you’re here!
We’re so glad you’re here!
We’re so glad you’re here!
PRELUDE Song of Hope
PRELUDE Song of Hope
PRELUDE Song of Hope
Owens/Seay/Tjornhom
Owens/Seay/Tjornhom
Owens/Seay/Tjornhom
PRELUDE Song of Hope
Owens/Seay/Tjornhom
ANNOUNCEMENTS/TURN & GREET
ANNOUNCEMENTS/TURN & GREET
ANNOUNCEMENTS/TURN & GREET
ANNOUNCEMENTS/TURN & GREET
* WORSHIP Joy to the World The First Noel
* WORSHIP Joy to the World The First Noel
* WORSHIP Joy to the World The First Noel
* WORSHIP Joy to the World The First Noel
Cash/Gilder/Handel
Cash/Gilder/Handel
Cash/Gilder/Handel
Cash/Gilder/Handel
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES
OFFERING Hope of the Broken World
OFFERING Hope of the Broken World
OFFERING Hope of the Broken World
OFFERING Hope of the Broken World
Carter/Riddle
Carter/Riddle
Carter/Riddle
Carter/Riddle
SCRIPTURE Michael Wood 2 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV), Isaiah 11:10-11 (CEB)
SCRIPTURE Michael Wood 2 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV), Isaiah 11:10-11 (CEB)
SCRIPTURE Michael Wood 2 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV), Isaiah 11:10-11 (CEB)
SCRIPTURE Michael Wood 2 Corinthians 1:10 (NIV), Isaiah 11:10-11 (CEB)
MONOLOGUE Rev. Rob Fuquay Hope According to George Bailey
MONOLOGUE Rev. Rob Fuquay Hope According to George Bailey
MONOLOGUE Rev. Rob Fuquay Hope According to George Bailey
MONOLOGUE Rev. Rob Fuquay Hope According to George Bailey
Where Are You Christmas? Cooper/Peck/Speck Piper Murphy, Ella Feinberg, Allison Walawender, Vocalists
Where Are You Christmas? Cooper/Peck/Speck Piper Murphy, Ella Feinberg, Allison Walawender, Vocalists
Where Are You Christmas? Cooper/Peck/Speck Piper Murphy, Ella Feinberg, Allison Walawender, Vocalists
Where Are You Christmas? Cooper/Peck/Speck Piper Murphy, Ella Feinberg, Allison Walawender, Vocalists
PRAYER It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
PRAYER It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
PRAYER It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
PRAYER It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Smith/Willis
Smith/Willis
Smith/Willis
* BENEDICTION
* BENEDICTION
* BENEDICTION
* BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
POSTLUDE
POSTLUDE
POSTLUDE
*Standing as able
*Standing as able
*Standing as able
*Standing as able
/Smith/Willis