December 28, 2014 Bulletin 8, 9:15, and 10:45

Opportunities to Share 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.

ENL volunteers - Engligh as New Language student numbers are growing. To join our team (serving Jan. 7 May 6), please contact Meghan Bowman (bowmanm@stlukesumc.com) .

Blood Drive – 9AM - 1PM • Jan 11 • Great Hall. Free Blood Pressure Screening – 9 - 10:30AM • Jan 11 • Conference Room in the Church Office (follow signs).

Sundays in the South – North Naples (Florida) UMC – St. Luke’s current and former pastors preach Sundays, Jan. 18-Feb. 8.

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.

Notes:

Sunday, December 28, 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!

NOTICE

St. Luke’s building will be closed on Jan. 1, in recognition of New Year’s Day. 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 listings under Children/Youth.

Today in Worship

Opportunities to Seek

Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 9:15 & 10:45AM 10:45AM Worship in Robertson this morning Sermon: “Mary pondered these things...”

Scripture:

Search the class name at www.stlukesumc.com, visit the Adult Ministries West Passage information table or email Terri Coe, coet@stlukesumc.com.

Luke 2:8-20

E-Waste Recycling – Sat. Jan. 3 • 11AM-2PM • Parking lot near Door #7 – Donate used computer equipment to Wings for West Africa. Anything with a cord will be safely recycled. Fee for TVs.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Joys & Concerns Baptisms 9:15 - Ella Grace Ranger, daughter of Doug & Katie Ranger William Michael Ranger, son of Doug & Katie Ranger Condolences Roberta Anderson and Dawn Bick on the death of brother and uncle Richard Clarence Anderson Janice Rogers on the death of husband Ronald Owen Rogers

New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk – Mark the New Year with a reflective labyrinth walk, Dec. 31, 6-8pm, Fellowship Hall; no experience necessary.

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.

Welcome Guests! - Learn about opportunities for newcomers by reading our New Here guide, in your pew pocket. Visit the New Here Table in the Narthex for a free gift and more information.

New Ministry for Special Needs Adults – Learn more about a new ministry for special needs adults at St. Luke’s – Jan. 11 • 4PM • Room N101/102 – Contact: Susan Fuquay, FuquayS@ stlukesumc.com.

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.

Children/Youth

The January Sermon Series - We 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.

9:15AM SUNDAY Youth Programming 5th-6th Grade @ The Lodge (N.E. corner of St. Luke’s property) 7th Grade Confirmation Class @ The Lodge 7th-12th Grade @ The Lodge 10:45AM SUNDAY Youth Programming ALL Grades @ 10:45AM Worship in the Sanctuary Chili Cook off – Jan. 25, 10:30AM to 1:30PM • Great Hall – Eat or Compete in this annual fund-raiser for C hildren’s Music. For tickets or to sign up to cook, visit www.stlukeumc.com.

Youth Pizza Sale - Taking orders for $10 pizzas each Sunday in January in West Passage. Pizza pick up is Super Bowl Sunday.

Your purchase supports youth mission trips and other leadership development endeavors for young people at St. Luke’s.

2014 Tax-Deductible Gifts – In order to qualify for tax deductions in 2014, donations must be in-hand by the church finance office by 3PM Dec. 31 or postmarked Dec. 31. If you are making a stock donation, please contact Faina Kleyner in finance to alert her.

Welcome!

NOTICE

St. Luke’s building will be closed on Jan. 1, in recognition of New Year’s Day. 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 listings under Children/Youth.

Today in Worship

Opportunities to Seek

Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 9:15 & 10:45AM 10:45AM Worship in Robertson this morning Sermon: “Mary pondered these things...”

Scripture:

Search the class name at www.stlukesumc.com, visit the Adult Ministries West Passage information table or email Terri Coe, coet@stlukesumc.com.

Luke 2:8-20

E-Waste Recycling – Sat. Jan. 3 • 11AM-2PM • Parking lot near Door #7 – Donate used computer equipment to Wings for West Africa. Anything with a cord will be safely recycled. Fee for TVs.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Joys & Concerns Baptisms 9:15 - Ella Grace Ranger, daughter of Doug & Katie Ranger William Michael Ranger, son of Doug & Katie Ranger Condolences Roberta Anderson and Dawn Bick on the death of brother and uncle Richard Clarence Anderson Janice Rogers on the death of husband Ronald Owen Rogers

New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk – Mark the New Year with a reflective labyrinth walk, Dec. 31, 6-8pm, Fellowship Hall; no experience necessary.

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.

Welcome Guests! - Learn about opportunities for newcomers by reading our New Here guide, in your pew pocket. Visit the New Here Table in the Narthex for a free gift and more information.

New Ministry for Special Needs Adults – Learn more about a new ministry for special needs adults at St. Luke’s – Jan. 11 • 4PM • Room N101/102 – Contact: Susan Fuquay, FuquayS@ stlukesumc.com.

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.

Children/Youth

The January Sermon Series - We 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.

9:15AM SUNDAY Youth Programming 5th-6th Grade @ The Lodge (N.E. corner of St. Luke’s property) 7th Grade Confirmation Class @ The Lodge 7th-12th Grade @ The Lodge 10:45AM SUNDAY Youth Programming ALL Grades @ 10:45AM Worship in the Sanctuary Chili Cook off – Jan. 25, 10:30AM to 1:30PM • Great Hall – Eat or Compete in this annual fund-raiser for C hildren’s Music. For tickets or to sign up to cook, visit www.stlukeumc.com.

Youth Pizza Sale - Taking orders for $10 pizzas each Sunday in January in West Passage. Pizza pick up is Super Bowl Sunday.

Your purchase supports youth mission trips and other leadership development endeavors for young people at St. Luke’s.

2014 Tax-Deductible Gifts – In order to qualify for tax deductions in 2014, donations must be in-hand by the church finance office by 3PM Dec. 31 or postmarked Dec. 31. If you are making a stock donation, please contact Faina Kleyner in finance to alert her.

Opportunities to Share 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.

ENL volunteers - Engligh as New Language student numbers are growing. To join our team (serving Jan. 7 May 6), please contact Meghan Bowman (bowmanm@stlukesumc.com) .

Blood Drive – 9AM - 1PM • Jan 11 • Great Hall. Free Blood Pressure Screening – 9 - 10:30AM • Jan 11 • Conference Room in the Church Office (follow signs).

Sundays in the South – North Naples (Florida) UMC – St. Luke’s current and former pastors preach Sundays, Jan. 18-Feb. 8.

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.

Notes:

Sunday, December 28, 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 28, 2014 9:15

1st Sunday after Christmas: White ANTHEM

PRELUDE

“Flourish on Joy to the World”

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS and INVOCATION * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:

Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson No. 251

Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson 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.

PRAYER TIME and THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson 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.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

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.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

“Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”

Francis Jackson

* 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. Amen. * OFFERTORY PRAYER SCRIPTURE

Luke 2:8-20

MESSAGE * HYMN

* GLORY TO GOD

* GREETING ONE ANOTHER

Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene

Michael G. Dell

“Go, Tell It on the Mountain”

* - standing, if able

“Mary Did You Know?”

Veronica Manges, Vocalist

9:15 Karen Christensen “Signs and Wonders”

Rev. David Williamson

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

No. 139, sts. 1, 3, 5

* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

“Ding! Dong! Merrily on High”

John P. Scott

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Sunday, December 28, 2014 9:15

1st Sunday after Christmas: White ANTHEM

PRELUDE

“Flourish on Joy to the World”

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS and INVOCATION * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:

Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson No. 251

Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson 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.

PRAYER TIME and THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson 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.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

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.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

“Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”

Francis Jackson

* 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. Amen. * OFFERTORY PRAYER SCRIPTURE

Luke 2:8-20

MESSAGE * HYMN

* GLORY TO GOD

* GREETING ONE ANOTHER

Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene

Michael G. Dell

“Go, Tell It on the Mountain”

* - standing, if able

“Mary Did You Know?”

Veronica Manges, Vocalist

9:15 Karen Christensen “Signs and Wonders”

Rev. David Williamson

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

No. 139, sts. 1, 3, 5

* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

“Ding! Dong! Merrily on High”

John P. Scott

ORDER OF WORSHIP

ORDER OF WORSHIP

ORDER OF WORSHIP

ORDER OF WORSHIP

10:45AM – Sunday, December 28, 2014 Robertson Chapel

10:45AM – Sunday, December 28, 2014 Robertson Chapel

10:45AM – Sunday, December 28, 2014 Robertson Chapel

10:45AM – Sunday, December 28, 2014 Robertson Chapel

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!

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!

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!

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!

PRELUDE Never Once

PRELUDE Never Once

PRELUDE Never Once

PRELUDE Never Once

Redman & Wanstall

Redman & Wanstall

Redman & Wanstall

Redman & Wanstall

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TURN & GREET

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TURN & GREET

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TURN & GREET

ANNOUNCEMENTS/TURN & GREET

* WORSHIP O Come, All Ye Faithful Go Tell It on the Mountain

Wade & West Work

* WORSHIP O Come, All Ye Faithful Go Tell It on the Mountain

Wade & West Work

* WORSHIP O Come, All Ye Faithful Go Tell It on the Mountain

Wade & West Work

* WORSHIP O Come, All Ye Faithful Go Tell It on the Mountain

Wade & West Work

OFFERING Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Chisholm & Runyon

OFFERING Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Chisholm & Runyon

OFFERING Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Chisholm & Runyon

OFFERING Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Chisholm & Runyon

SCRIPTURE Luke 2:8-20

Noah Bryant

SCRIPTURE Luke 2:8-20

Noah Bryant

SCRIPTURE Luke 2:8-20

Noah Bryant

SCRIPTURE Luke 2:8-20

Noah Bryant

MESSAGE

Rev. David Williamson Signs and Wonders

MESSAGE

Rev. David Williamson Signs and Wonders

MESSAGE

Rev. David Williamson Signs and Wonders

MESSAGE

Rev. David Williamson Signs and Wonders

Never Once

Redman & Wanstall

Never Once

Redman & Wanstall

Never Once

Redman & Wanstall

Never Once

Redman & Wanstall

PRAYER Your Grace Finds Me

Myrin & Redman

PRAYER Your Grace Finds Me

Myrin & Redman

PRAYER Your Grace Finds Me

Myrin & Redman

PRAYER Your Grace Finds Me

* BENEDICTION

* BENEDICTION

* BENEDICTION

* BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

POSTLUDE

POSTLUDE

POSTLUDE

*Standing as able

*Standing as able

*Standing as able

*Standing as able

Myrin & Redman