JOYS & CONCERNS
Advent Opportunities
ANGEL TREE - THANK YOU! | Great Hall • Today
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE | Mon., Dec. 21 • 6PM*
Today St. Luke’s will brighten Christmas for 73 families (403 individuals) through our Angel Tree shopping experience. Stop by the Great Hall to see the St. Luke’s “department store,” which opens for “business” this afternoon. In this season of God’s Gift of Love, we thank you for your willingness to support this ministry to our neighbors.
On this longest night of the year, we celebrate the hope Christ offers in the midst of darkness. Join us in Robertson Chapel for a service that makes room for the sadness that sometimes accompanies the holiday season.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES | Kitchen & Chapel Renovation of the Great Hall Kitchen continues, with completion expected by Mar. 1. Meanwhile, construction continues on Robertson Chapel. To participate in financing this project, contact Nancy Lange, langen@stlukesumc. com, or visit stlukesumc.com/give. Gifts made online or postmarked on or before Dec. 31 are eligible for tax deductions in 2015.
NEWS NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH | Dec. 31 • 5 - 7PM St. Luke’s hosts an open labyrinth walk in Fellowship Hall for reflection and gratitude. Enter front church doors only.
THURSDAY CONNECTION | Weekly • 9:30 - 10:45AM
CHRISTMAS EVE EVE | Dec. 23 7PM*† | Contemporary | Robertson Chapel | Rev. David Williamson preaching
CHRISTMAS EVE | Dec. 24 3PM* | Family Service | Sanctuary | Led by Rev. David Williamson 5PM*† | Contemporary | Robertson Chapel | Rev. David Williamson preaching 5,* 7,* & 9PM | Traditional | Sanctuary | Rev. Rob Fuquay preaching 11PM† | Traditional | Robertson Chapel | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger preaching * free childcare | † communion served
Join us for Candlelight Christmas Eve services, beginning on Dec. 23 with our “Christmas Eve Eve” Contemporary Worship service. Whether you seek a child-friendly service, or you look forward to a reflective, late night service of worship – or something in between – we invite you to find the worship that will restore your sense of wonder in this holy season.
Join us in the Parlor for women’s classes, Thursday mornings, Jan. 14 - Feb. 11. Details: stlukesumc.com.
DISCIPLE I FAST TRACK | Various Days & Times Join a 12-week course of study through the New Testament. Register at stlukesumc.com by Jan. 5.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES St. Luke’s seeks an Associate Director of Outreach Ministries and an Assistant Worship Producer. See job postings at stlukesumc.com.
Sunday | Dec. 20, 2015
St. Luke’s at Worship St. Luke’s building and main office will be closed Dec. 25 & 26, Dec. 29-31 & Jan. 1. TRADITIONAL
8 & 9:15AM • Sanctuary 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPORARY
11AM • Sanctuary THE GARDEN
8:45 & 10AM • Beef & Boards Theatre CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE
5PM • TODAY • Sanctuary LATER @ ST. LUKE’S
6PM • Robertson Chapel
Welcome! We’re Glad You’re Here!
Welcome! NEW GUESTS Please find our “New Here” brochure in the Attendance Folder to learn more about us. Find a welcome gift at the New Here Table as you exit.
WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!
Worship Order
ANTHEM
DRAMATIC PRESENTATION
O Come, All Ye Faithful | arr. Dan Forrest New Song; Rebecca Edie, Director
Christmas Props: The Merchant’s Secret Rev. Rob Fuquay & Rev. David Williamson
PRELUDE
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER
REFLECTION & PRAYER
Christmas Fantasy for Orchestra | Dan Goeller (9:15 & 11AM)
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.
Sunday | Dec. 20, 2015
Overture on ADESTE FIDELES | Steve Dunn St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the Attendance Folder along your pew. Blue sheets: new guests; white sheets: all other worship participants.
Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
PRAYER CONCERNS
Clinkscale Family (8AM) | Enck Family (9:15AM) Bodurow Family (11AM)
Share 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 stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.
PARENTS OF SMALL CHILDREN We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th Grade children. Register all children in the East Passage. Activity Kits are at the Welcome Center for children who remain in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 7th Grade – 9:15 & 11AM @ the Lodge 8th - 12th Grade – 9:15AM @ Luke’s Lodge; worship, hang out. Come early for games. 9- to 13-year-olds – Ask the ushers for a Middle School Worship Guide (or stop by Welcome Center to get one). Find details at stlukesumc.com/youth
YOUNG ADULTS Join us in the Narthex near the stairs between services.
LEARN MORE Pick up a copy of Connect @ St. Luke’s magazine, visit stlukesumc.com, subscribe to our e-newsletters, or scan QR Code for more information.
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN • 46260 website: stlukesumc.com • phone: 317-846-3404 email: info@stlukesumc.com
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
* HYMN
Angels from the Realms of Glory | No. 220
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Christmas Fantasy for Orchestra | Dan Goeller (8AM) St. Luke’s Orchestra Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | arr. Dan Forrest Chancel Choir & New Song (9:15 & 11AM) * PRAISE TO GOD
* CREED | No. 884
Dr. Marion Miller Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: All: 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 | No. 70 * GREETING ONE ANOTHER
* standing, as able
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 SCRIPTURE | Matthew 2:13-15 Karen Christensen (8AM) Tom Elam (9:15AM) Janet Anderson (11AM) When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”
* HYMN The First Noel | Words on screen
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Overture on ADESTE FIDELES | Steve Dunn St. Luke’s Orchestra
Welcome! NEW GUESTS Please find our “New Here” brochure in the Attendance Folder to learn more about us. Find a welcome gift at the New Here Table as you exit.
WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!
Worship Order
ANTHEM
DRAMATIC PRESENTATION
O Come, All Ye Faithful | arr. Dan Forrest New Song; Rebecca Edie, Director
Christmas Props: The Merchant’s Secret Rev. Rob Fuquay & Rev. David Williamson
PRELUDE
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER
REFLECTION & PRAYER
Christmas Fantasy for Orchestra | Dan Goeller (9:15 & 11AM)
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.
Sunday | Dec. 20, 2015
Overture on ADESTE FIDELES | Steve Dunn St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the Attendance Folder along your pew. Blue sheets: new guests; white sheets: all other worship participants.
Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
PRAYER CONCERNS
Clinkscale Family (8AM) | Enck Family (9:15AM) Bodurow Family (11AM)
Share 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 stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.
PARENTS OF SMALL CHILDREN We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th Grade children. Register all children in the East Passage. Activity Kits are at the Welcome Center for children who remain in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 7th Grade – 9:15 & 11AM @ the Lodge 8th - 12th Grade – 9:15AM @ Luke’s Lodge; worship, hang out. Come early for games. 9- to 13-year-olds – Ask the ushers for a Middle School Worship Guide (or stop by Welcome Center to get one). Find details at stlukesumc.com/youth
YOUNG ADULTS Join us in the Narthex near the stairs between services.
LEARN MORE Pick up a copy of Connect @ St. Luke’s magazine, visit stlukesumc.com, subscribe to our e-newsletters, or scan QR Code for more information.
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN • 46260 website: stlukesumc.com • phone: 317-846-3404 email: info@stlukesumc.com
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
* HYMN
Angels from the Realms of Glory | No. 220
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Christmas Fantasy for Orchestra | Dan Goeller (8AM) St. Luke’s Orchestra Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | arr. Dan Forrest Chancel Choir & New Song (9:15 & 11AM) * PRAISE TO GOD
* CREED | No. 884
Dr. Marion Miller Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: All: 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 | No. 70 * GREETING ONE ANOTHER
* standing, as able
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 SCRIPTURE | Matthew 2:13-15 Karen Christensen (8AM) Tom Elam (9:15AM) Janet Anderson (11AM) When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”
* HYMN The First Noel | Words on screen
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Overture on ADESTE FIDELES | Steve Dunn St. Luke’s Orchestra
JOYS & CONCERNS
Advent Opportunities
ANGEL TREE - THANK YOU! | Great Hall • Today
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE | Mon., Dec. 21 • 6PM*
Today St. Luke’s will brighten Christmas for 73 families (403 individuals) through our Angel Tree shopping experience. Stop by the Great Hall to see the St. Luke’s “department store,” which opens for “business” this afternoon. In this season of God’s Gift of Love, we thank you for your willingness to support this ministry to our neighbors.
On this longest night of the year, we celebrate the hope Christ offers in the midst of darkness. Join us in Robertson Chapel for a service that makes room for the sadness that sometimes accompanies the holiday season.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES | Kitchen & Chapel Renovation of the Great Hall Kitchen continues, with completion expected by Mar. 1. Meanwhile, construction continues on Robertson Chapel. To participate in financing this project, contact Nancy Lange, langen@stlukesumc. com, or visit stlukesumc.com/give. Gifts made online or postmarked on or before Dec. 31 are eligible for tax deductions in 2015.
NEWS NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH | Dec. 31 • 5 - 7PM St. Luke’s hosts an open labyrinth walk in Fellowship Hall for reflection and gratitude. Enter front church doors only.
THURSDAY CONNECTION | Weekly • 9:30 - 10:45AM
CHRISTMAS EVE EVE | Dec. 23 7PM*† | Contemporary | Robertson Chapel | Rev. David Williamson preaching
CHRISTMAS EVE | Dec. 24 3PM* | Family Service | Sanctuary | Led by Rev. David Williamson 5PM*† | Contemporary | Robertson Chapel | Rev. David Williamson preaching 5,* 7,* & 9PM | Traditional | Sanctuary | Rev. Rob Fuquay preaching 11PM† | Traditional | Robertson Chapel | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger preaching * free childcare | † communion served
Join us for Candlelight Christmas Eve services, beginning on Dec. 23 with our “Christmas Eve Eve” Contemporary Worship service. Whether you seek a child-friendly service, or you look forward to a reflective, late night service of worship – or something in between – we invite you to find the worship that will restore your sense of wonder in this holy season.
Join us in the Parlor for women’s classes, Thursday mornings, Jan. 14 - Feb. 11. Details: stlukesumc.com.
DISCIPLE I FAST TRACK | Various Days & Times Join a 12-week course of study through the New Testament. Register at stlukesumc.com by Jan. 5.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES St. Luke’s seeks an Associate Director of Outreach Ministries and an Assistant Worship Producer. See job postings at stlukesumc.com.
Sunday | Dec. 20, 2015
St. Luke’s at Worship St. Luke’s building and main office will be closed Dec. 25 & 26, Dec. 29-31 & Jan. 1. TRADITIONAL
8 & 9:15AM • Sanctuary 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPORARY
11AM • Sanctuary THE GARDEN
8:45 & 10AM • Beef & Boards Theatre CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE
5PM • TODAY • Sanctuary LATER @ ST. LUKE’S
6PM • Robertson Chapel
Welcome! We’re Glad You’re Here!