Upcoming Sermons:
Does the Bible Really Say... February 23 Women Should Be Quiet in Church?
NOTES:
Opportunities to Seek For more details or to register for these and many other classes, go to www.stlukesumc.com and type the class name in the search box; contact Jilliane Pruiett, pruiettj@stlukesumc.com, 317-846-3404 x364; or visit the Adult Ministries information table in the West Passage.
Tour St. Luke’s Today • 11AM-Noon • Main Office Whether you are new to St. Luke’s or you’ve been coming for a while, join with others to explore our facilities and learn a bit of our history as well. Conversations on Homosexuality Sundays • 10:45AM-Noon • Parlor Currently the group is discussing authenticity and how being authentic frees us to become the people God made us to be. People of all sexual orientations are welcome. Forgotten: Photo Exhibit Through February • Identity Art Gallery Witness an inspiring photo exhibit that captures the suffering and hope of the displaced Bihari community in Bangladesh and local non-profit OBAT Helper’s efforts to alleviate their distress and misfortune. Movie Night: “42, The True Story of an American Legend” Friday, February 21 • 6PM • Parlor • Fee: $3 This important film tells the story of Jackie Robinson who became the first African-American player to break the baseball color barrier. Ballpark-themed dinner at 6PM, movie begins at 6:30.
Opportunities for Youth More information and registration at www.stlukesumc.com/ ministries/youth Jr. High Laser Tag: Sunday, February 16 • 4:30-8PM Jr. High Spring Retreat: March 15-16
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:
God Condemns Homosexuals? (Part 2)
Sunday, February 16, 2014 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
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.
ENTRY.POINT at Oak Hill Mansion: 10:30AM, Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: Every third Sunday at 5PM, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel, Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor
100 West 86th Street • Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
Welcome!
Today in Worship
Opportunities to Share
We’re glad you’re here and hope you feel the presence of God in this worship service. If this is your first visit, please stop at our Welcome Center for a special gift, and join us in Fellowship Hall for refreshments following each service.
Sunday, February 16, 2014 • 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00AM Rev. Rob Fuquay and Rev. Kim King
(For more details or to register to serve at these or any events, go to www.stlukesumc.com/outreach.)
Sermon Title: “Does the Bible Really Say... God Condemns Homosexuals?”
OUR Clergy
Scripture: Acts 15: 1-2; 12-14; 19-20 Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to discuss this question with the apostles and the elders.
Native American Family Work Project June 15-21 • Deadline for registration: March 15 COST: $350 + transportation. Join us as we work and live on the reservation with the Lakota Indians in Rosebud, South Dakota.
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
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
Submit prayer concerns in writing by placing an Information/Prayer Request card in the offering plate or via the “Need a Prayer” link on our web site. Pastors will be available for prayer following each worship service.
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: Room E126 is available 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 every Sunday at 9:30AM and 6-7:30PM.
The whole assembly kept silence, and listened to Barnabas and Paul as they told of all the signs and wonders that God had done through them among the Gentiles. After they finished speaking, James replied, “My brothers, listen to me. Simeon has related how God first looked favorably on the Gentiles, to take from among them a people for his name.
College and Young Professional Trip to Fondwa, Haiti May 13-20. Led by Alex Moon and Avery Hollenback. For details and more information, contact Jamalyn Peigh Williamson at williamsonj@stlukesumc.com ESL Classes: Volunteer for Second Session Wednesday, April 16. If you’d like to volunteer as an ESL leader, please contact Jamalyn Peigh Williamson at williamsonj@ stlukesumc.com
New & Upcoming Opportunities
Therefore I have reached the decision that we should not trouble those Gentiles who are turning to God, but we should write to them to abstain only from things polluted by idols and from fornication and from whatever has been strangled and from blood.
TODAY
Congratulations: Michelle Sutton & Rick Newsome on their wedding of February 15
Conversations on Homosexuality: 10:45AM-Noon • Parlor
Condolences: Nolan & Tracy Cudjoe-Taylor on the death of her cousin Kelly Cudjoe Nance Friends and family of Jan Mayo Beulah Bundy on the death of her husband Ray Bundy Today’s Baptisms: (9:30) Vivian Nichol Griffiths, daughter of Brian and Jill Griffiths (11:00) Lucy Jane Elliott, daughter of Eric and Elizabeth Elliott Jaclyn Elizabeth Jungbauer, daughter of Eric and Angela Jungbauer
Lenten Small Groups: Sign up now through March 2 at tables in the Narthex, West Passage, and by the Celebration stained-glass window. Groups meet starting March 5 through April 12. Tour St. Luke’s: 11AM-Noon • Main Office Sermon Reflections and Discussion: 11AM-Noon • E213 LOOKING AHEAD Indy Pipe Organ Festival Concert: Sunday, February 23 • 3-4:30PM • Sanctuary • Tickets available through www.indyago.com St. Luke’s Annual Meeting: Tuesday, February 25 • 7PM • Fellowship Hall Lenten Sermon Series: Racing Through Life • March 5-April 20 ReachOut Dinner and Movie Night: Saturday, March 8 • 6:30PM • Fellowship Hall • “For the Bible Tells Me So”
Announcements
Welcome!
Today in Worship
Opportunities to Share
We’re glad you’re here and hope you feel the presence of God in this worship service. If this is your first visit, please stop at our Welcome Center for a special gift, and join us in Fellowship Hall for refreshments following each service.
Sunday, February 16, 2014 • 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00AM Rev. Rob Fuquay and Rev. Kim King
(For more details or to register to serve at these or any events, go to www.stlukesumc.com/outreach.)
Sermon Title: “Does the Bible Really Say... God Condemns Homosexuals?”
OUR Clergy
Scripture: Acts 15: 1-2; 12-14; 19-20 Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to discuss this question with the apostles and the elders.
Native American Family Work Project June 15-21 • Deadline for registration: March 15 COST: $350 + transportation. Join us as we work and live on the reservation with the Lakota Indians in Rosebud, South Dakota.
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
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
Submit prayer concerns in writing by placing an Information/Prayer Request card in the offering plate or via the “Need a Prayer” link on our web site. Pastors will be available for prayer following each worship service.
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: Room E126 is available 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 every Sunday at 9:30AM and 6-7:30PM.
The whole assembly kept silence, and listened to Barnabas and Paul as they told of all the signs and wonders that God had done through them among the Gentiles. After they finished speaking, James replied, “My brothers, listen to me. Simeon has related how God first looked favorably on the Gentiles, to take from among them a people for his name.
College and Young Professional Trip to Fondwa, Haiti May 13-20. Led by Alex Moon and Avery Hollenback. For details and more information, contact Jamalyn Peigh Williamson at williamsonj@stlukesumc.com ESL Classes: Volunteer for Second Session Wednesday, April 16. If you’d like to volunteer as an ESL leader, please contact Jamalyn Peigh Williamson at williamsonj@ stlukesumc.com
New & Upcoming Opportunities
Therefore I have reached the decision that we should not trouble those Gentiles who are turning to God, but we should write to them to abstain only from things polluted by idols and from fornication and from whatever has been strangled and from blood.
TODAY
Congratulations: Michelle Sutton & Rick Newsome on their wedding of February 15
Conversations on Homosexuality: 10:45AM-Noon • Parlor
Condolences: Nolan & Tracy Cudjoe-Taylor on the death of her cousin Kelly Cudjoe Nance Friends and family of Jan Mayo Beulah Bundy on the death of her husband Ray Bundy Today’s Baptisms: (9:30) Vivian Nichol Griffiths, daughter of Brian and Jill Griffiths (11:00) Lucy Jane Elliott, daughter of Eric and Elizabeth Elliott Jaclyn Elizabeth Jungbauer, daughter of Eric and Angela Jungbauer
Lenten Small Groups: Sign up now through March 2 at tables in the Narthex, West Passage, and by the Celebration stained-glass window. Groups meet starting March 5 through April 12. Tour St. Luke’s: 11AM-Noon • Main Office Sermon Reflections and Discussion: 11AM-Noon • E213 LOOKING AHEAD Indy Pipe Organ Festival Concert: Sunday, February 23 • 3-4:30PM • Sanctuary • Tickets available through www.indyago.com St. Luke’s Annual Meeting: Tuesday, February 25 • 7PM • Fellowship Hall Lenten Sermon Series: Racing Through Life • March 5-April 20 ReachOut Dinner and Movie Night: Saturday, March 8 • 6:30PM • Fellowship Hall • “For the Bible Tells Me So”
Announcements
Upcoming Sermons:
Does the Bible Really Say... February 23 Women Should Be Quiet in Church?
NOTES:
Opportunities to Seek For more details or to register for these and many other classes, go to www.stlukesumc.com and type the class name in the search box; contact Jilliane Pruiett, pruiettj@stlukesumc.com, 317-846-3404 x364; or visit the Adult Ministries information table in the West Passage.
Tour St. Luke’s Today • 11AM-Noon • Main Office Whether you are new to St. Luke’s or you’ve been coming for a while, join with others to explore our facilities and learn a bit of our history as well. Conversations on Homosexuality Sundays • 10:45AM-Noon • Parlor Currently the group is discussing authenticity and how being authentic frees us to become the people God made us to be. People of all sexual orientations are welcome. Forgotten: Photo Exhibit Through February • Identity Art Gallery Witness an inspiring photo exhibit that captures the suffering and hope of the displaced Bihari community in Bangladesh and local non-profit OBAT Helper’s efforts to alleviate their distress and misfortune. Movie Night: “42, The True Story of an American Legend” Friday, February 21 • 6PM • Parlor • Fee: $3 This important film tells the story of Jackie Robinson who became the first African-American player to break the baseball color barrier. Ballpark-themed dinner at 6PM, movie begins at 6:30.
Opportunities for Youth More information and registration at www.stlukesumc.com/ ministries/youth Jr. High Laser Tag: Sunday, February 16 • 4:30-8PM Jr. High Spring Retreat: March 15-16
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:
God Condemns Homosexuals? (Part 2)
Sunday, February 16, 2014 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
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.
ENTRY.POINT at Oak Hill Mansion: 10:30AM, Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: Every third Sunday at 5PM, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel, Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor
100 West 86th Street • Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, February 16, 2014 PRELUDE (9:30 & 11:00) (ALL) WELCOME and INVOCATION * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:
6th Sunday after Epiphany: Green “Meditation on Psalm 23” “All Creatures of Our God and King” The St. Luke’s Orchestra
“Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here”
arr. Robert Sterling arr. Steve Dunn Rev. Kim King Words on screen Sung to DUKE STREET
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 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. * GREETING ONE ANOTHER SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:30 & 11:00) PASTOR: Members of the household of God, we rejoice to recognize this child/these children as part of God’s family. Will you do all in your power to nurture and protect their faith? CONGREGATION: We promise to uphold and care for this child/these children and their family by our love, support and prayers. We will do all we can, by personal example and the ministries we provide, to help them grow with us in the way of Christ. Amen.
ANTHEM (8:15) (9:30 & 11:00)
“Love Never Fails” MaryEllen St. Angelo, Vocalist “Contemplation on Psalm 8” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
J.S. Bach/arr. Sky & Jordan Joseph M. Martin
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.
Rev. Kim King
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY ANTHEM..(8:15) (9:30 & 11:00)
“Meditation on Psalm 23” St. Luke’s Orchestra “High and Lifted Up” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
arr. Robert Sterling arr. Carol Cymbala
* 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. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE: Acts 15:1-2,12-14,19-20 Scripture Readers 8:15 Jerel Cable MESSAGE
Rev. Kim King 9:30 Nancy Newman
11:00 Maggie Jackson
“Does the Bible Really Say…God Condemns Homosexuals?” (Part 2)
Rev. Rob Fuquay
CLOSING SONGS * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
“Doxology”
arr. Keith Christopher
ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, February 16, 2014 PRELUDE (9:30 & 11:00) (ALL) WELCOME and INVOCATION * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:
6th Sunday after Epiphany: Green “Meditation on Psalm 23” “All Creatures of Our God and King” The St. Luke’s Orchestra
“Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here”
arr. Robert Sterling arr. Steve Dunn Rev. Kim King Words on screen Sung to DUKE STREET
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 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. * GREETING ONE ANOTHER SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:30 & 11:00) PASTOR: Members of the household of God, we rejoice to recognize this child/these children as part of God’s family. Will you do all in your power to nurture and protect their faith? CONGREGATION: We promise to uphold and care for this child/these children and their family by our love, support and prayers. We will do all we can, by personal example and the ministries we provide, to help them grow with us in the way of Christ. Amen.
ANTHEM (8:15) (9:30 & 11:00)
“Love Never Fails” MaryEllen St. Angelo, Vocalist “Contemplation on Psalm 8” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
J.S. Bach/arr. Sky & Jordan Joseph M. Martin
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.
Rev. Kim King
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY ANTHEM..(8:15) (9:30 & 11:00)
“Meditation on Psalm 23” St. Luke’s Orchestra “High and Lifted Up” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
arr. Robert Sterling arr. Carol Cymbala
* 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. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE: Acts 15:1-2,12-14,19-20 Scripture Readers 8:15 Jerel Cable MESSAGE
Rev. Kim King 9:30 Nancy Newman
11:00 Maggie Jackson
“Does the Bible Really Say…God Condemns Homosexuals?” (Part 2)
Rev. Rob Fuquay
CLOSING SONGS * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
“Doxology”
arr. Keith Christopher