February 2, 2014 worship guide

Upcoming Sermons:

Does the Bible Really Say...

February 9 God Condemns Homosexuals? (pt. 1) February 16 God Condemns Homosexuals? (pt. 2) February 23 Women Should Be Quiet in Church?

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.)

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 nonprofit OBAT Helper’s efforts to alleviate their distress and misfortune.

Discover Your God-Given Gifts Mondays, February 3 & 10 • 7-8:30PM • E212 Each of us has been given gifts and talents to be used in ways that can enhance the ministry of the church.

NOTES:

A Faith That Makes a Difference Tuesday, February 4 • 7-8:30PM • E105 What are the life-changing beliefs and practices that help us embrace God’s love and grace, follow Christ, and live life with meaning and purpose? Leaders: Tony Baumgartner, St. Luke’s Member and Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries.

Just Walk Across the Room Wednesday, February 5 • 6-7:30PM • E105 If you knew that by taking 10 steps across the room and saying hello to another person you could impact his or her eternity, what would you do? Book by Bill Hybels available in the Oasis Bookstore. Led by Dr. Marion Miller.

All New Exploring Membership Class Sunday, February 9 • Noon-3PM • Luke’s Lodge Join Pastor Rob and others to learn the vision, values and brief history of St. Luke’s and a bit about United Methodism.

Faith Can Move Mountains?

Sunday, February 2, 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 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:

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!

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.

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

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 a pew 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.

Today in Worship

Opportunities to Share

Sunday, February 2, 2014 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00AM Rev. Kim King Dr. Marion Miller

(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... Faith Can Move Mountains?”

Scripture: Matthew 17:18-20 (NRSV) And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, ‘Why could we not cast it out?’ He said to them, ‘Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.’

Matthew 21:18-22 (The Message) Early the next morning Jesus was returning to the city. He was hungry. Seeing a lone fig tree alongside the road, he approached it anticipating a breakfast of figs. When he got to the tree, there was nothing but fig leaves. He said, “No more figs from this tree— ever!” The fig tree withered on the spot, a dry stick. The disciples saw it happen. They rubbed their eyes, saying, “Did we really see this? A leafy tree one minute, a dry stick the next?”

But Jesus was matter-of-fact: “Yes—and if you embrace this kingdom life and don’t doubt God, you’ll not only do minor feats like I did to the fig tree, but also triumph over huge obstacles. This mountain, for instance, you’ll tell, ‘Go jump in the lake,’ and it will jump. Absolutely everything, ranging from small to large, as you make it a part of your believing prayer, gets included as you lay hold of God.”

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.

Civil Rights Tour to Alabama March 20-23 • Deadline for registration: February 15 Cost: $450 + meals. Bob Zehr and Gustanna Moss Chaney will lead a group from St. Luke’s to Alabama for the Civil Rights Tour.

Native American Family Work Project June 15-21 • Deadline for registration: February 15 COST: $350 + transportation. Join us as we work and live on the reservation with the Lakota Indians in Rosebud, South Dakota.

Fox Hill Tutoring and Mentoring Many opportunities are available to tutor or mentor children at Fox Hill Elementary School. Contact Tom Lange if you are interested at tom.c.lange@gmail.com

New & Upcoming Opportunities TODAY Lenten Small Groups: Sign up now through March 2, groups meet starting March 5 Youth Pizza Sales: Pizza pickup today Sermon Reflections and Discussion: 11AM-Noon • E213 Forgotten: Photo Exhibit and Reception: 10:30AM-12:30PM • Identity Art Gallery (outside Sanctuary, top of stairs) LOOKING AHEAD IU ChoralFest: Saturday, February 8 • 4-5:30PM • Sanctuary

Condolences: Bill & Judy Shaffer on the death of her brother Everett Smith Bob & Anita Stephenson on the death of their son Steven Thompson Congratulations: Mark & Paige Treptow and John & Peggy Baker on the birth of son and grandson Carson Reid Treptow

2014-15 Parent’s Day Out and Preschool Registration: Tuesday, February 11 • 9:30AM-Noon Guest Singers Wanted for Chancel Choir Spring Concert, Good Friday and Easter: Rehearsals begin Thursday, February 13.

For more information, contact Carol Tully at ctully67@gmail.com or 409-8640, or Mark Squire at squirem@stlukesumc.com.

Announcements

Welcome!

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.

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

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 a pew 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.

Today in Worship

Opportunities to Share

Sunday, February 2, 2014 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00AM Rev. Kim King Dr. Marion Miller

(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... Faith Can Move Mountains?”

Scripture: Matthew 17:18-20 (NRSV) And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, ‘Why could we not cast it out?’ He said to them, ‘Because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.’

Matthew 21:18-22 (The Message) Early the next morning Jesus was returning to the city. He was hungry. Seeing a lone fig tree alongside the road, he approached it anticipating a breakfast of figs. When he got to the tree, there was nothing but fig leaves. He said, “No more figs from this tree— ever!” The fig tree withered on the spot, a dry stick. The disciples saw it happen. They rubbed their eyes, saying, “Did we really see this? A leafy tree one minute, a dry stick the next?”

But Jesus was matter-of-fact: “Yes—and if you embrace this kingdom life and don’t doubt God, you’ll not only do minor feats like I did to the fig tree, but also triumph over huge obstacles. This mountain, for instance, you’ll tell, ‘Go jump in the lake,’ and it will jump. Absolutely everything, ranging from small to large, as you make it a part of your believing prayer, gets included as you lay hold of God.”

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.

Civil Rights Tour to Alabama March 20-23 • Deadline for registration: February 15 Cost: $450 + meals. Bob Zehr and Gustanna Moss Chaney will lead a group from St. Luke’s to Alabama for the Civil Rights Tour.

Native American Family Work Project June 15-21 • Deadline for registration: February 15 COST: $350 + transportation. Join us as we work and live on the reservation with the Lakota Indians in Rosebud, South Dakota.

Fox Hill Tutoring and Mentoring Many opportunities are available to tutor or mentor children at Fox Hill Elementary School. Contact Tom Lange if you are interested at tom.c.lange@gmail.com

New & Upcoming Opportunities TODAY Lenten Small Groups: Sign up now through March 2, groups meet starting March 5 Youth Pizza Sales: Pizza pickup today Sermon Reflections and Discussion: 11AM-Noon • E213 Forgotten: Photo Exhibit and Reception: 10:30AM-12:30PM • Identity Art Gallery (outside Sanctuary, top of stairs) LOOKING AHEAD IU ChoralFest: Saturday, February 8 • 4-5:30PM • Sanctuary

Condolences: Bill & Judy Shaffer on the death of her brother Everett Smith Bob & Anita Stephenson on the death of their son Steven Thompson Congratulations: Mark & Paige Treptow and John & Peggy Baker on the birth of son and grandson Carson Reid Treptow

2014-15 Parent’s Day Out and Preschool Registration: Tuesday, February 11 • 9:30AM-Noon Guest Singers Wanted for Chancel Choir Spring Concert, Good Friday and Easter: Rehearsals begin Thursday, February 13.

For more information, contact Carol Tully at ctully67@gmail.com or 409-8640, or Mark Squire at squirem@stlukesumc.com.

Announcements

Upcoming Sermons:

Does the Bible Really Say...

February 9 God Condemns Homosexuals? (pt. 1) February 16 God Condemns Homosexuals? (pt. 2) February 23 Women Should Be Quiet in Church?

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.)

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 nonprofit OBAT Helper’s efforts to alleviate their distress and misfortune.

Discover Your God-Given Gifts Mondays, February 3 & 10 • 7-8:30PM • E212 Each of us has been given gifts and talents to be used in ways that can enhance the ministry of the church.

NOTES:

A Faith That Makes a Difference Tuesday, February 4 • 7-8:30PM • E105 What are the life-changing beliefs and practices that help us embrace God’s love and grace, follow Christ, and live life with meaning and purpose? Leaders: Tony Baumgartner, St. Luke’s Member and Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries.

Just Walk Across the Room Wednesday, February 5 • 6-7:30PM • E105 If you knew that by taking 10 steps across the room and saying hello to another person you could impact his or her eternity, what would you do? Book by Bill Hybels available in the Oasis Bookstore. Led by Dr. Marion Miller.

All New Exploring Membership Class Sunday, February 9 • Noon-3PM • Luke’s Lodge Join Pastor Rob and others to learn the vision, values and brief history of St. Luke’s and a bit about United Methodism.

Faith Can Move Mountains?

Sunday, February 2, 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 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:

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 2, 2014 PRELUDE

4th Sunday after Epiphany: Green “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” “Amazing Grace” (My Chains are Gone) Wesleyan Ringers; Mike Keller, Director

WELCOME and INVOCATION * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:

Miervaldis Ziemelis Linda Lamb Dr. Marion Miller

“Maker, in Whom We Live”

No. 88

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

* GREETING ONE ANOTHER

ANTHEM (9:30 & 11:00)

Dr. Marion Miller

ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY ANTHEM

“The Velocity of Love” Wesleyan Ringers

Suzanne Ciani

* 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

Dr. Marion Miller

SCRIPTURE Matthew 17:18-20 (NRSV); Matthew 21:18-22 (The Message) Scripture Readers 8:15 Karen Hobson 9:30 John Guild 11:00 Cathy Bryant Eisenhower MESSAGE

“Does the Bible Really Say…Faith Can Move Mountains?”

Rev. Kim King

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION Communion Prayer: We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own goodness, but in your unfailing mercy. We thank you for your presence in this meal and for offering us your unconditional acceptance and love. We surrender ourselves and our concerns into your loving hands. In Christ’s name, Amen.

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.

PREPARATION FOR PRAYER (8:15)

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.

HYMNS DURING COMMUNION “O Lord, Hear My Prayer” “O Clap Your Hands” Chancel Choir

“Hymn of Promise” “Let Us Break Bread Together”

Words on screen M. Thomas Cousins

No. 707 No. 618

* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

“Largo”

G. F. Handel

ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, February 2, 2014 PRELUDE

4th Sunday after Epiphany: Green “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” “Amazing Grace” (My Chains are Gone) Wesleyan Ringers; Mike Keller, Director

WELCOME and INVOCATION * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:

Miervaldis Ziemelis Linda Lamb Dr. Marion Miller

“Maker, in Whom We Live”

No. 88

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

* GREETING ONE ANOTHER

ANTHEM (9:30 & 11:00)

Dr. Marion Miller

ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY ANTHEM

“The Velocity of Love” Wesleyan Ringers

Suzanne Ciani

* 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

Dr. Marion Miller

SCRIPTURE Matthew 17:18-20 (NRSV); Matthew 21:18-22 (The Message) Scripture Readers 8:15 Karen Hobson 9:30 John Guild 11:00 Cathy Bryant Eisenhower MESSAGE

“Does the Bible Really Say…Faith Can Move Mountains?”

Rev. Kim King

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION Communion Prayer: We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own goodness, but in your unfailing mercy. We thank you for your presence in this meal and for offering us your unconditional acceptance and love. We surrender ourselves and our concerns into your loving hands. In Christ’s name, Amen.

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.

PREPARATION FOR PRAYER (8:15)

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.

HYMNS DURING COMMUNION “O Lord, Hear My Prayer” “O Clap Your Hands” Chancel Choir

“Hymn of Promise” “Let Us Break Bread Together”

Words on screen M. Thomas Cousins

No. 707 No. 618

* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

“Largo”

G. F. Handel