January 18 , 2015 Bulletin 8, 9:15, and 10:45

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Lenten Small Groups Forming Sign up in the Narthex TODAY! When the Disciples accepted Jesus’ invitation to follow him, he took that band of believers to places – physical and spiritual – that they would never have imagined. In that same spirit, we invite you to be part of a The Amazing Race Lenten experience at St. Luke’s: to go on a journey with Jesus that you never expected. We’ll share more about the theme in coming weeks. Meanwhile, signup begins today for small groups that will travel together from Feb. 18 through Holy Week. Plan to meet new people and renew existing friendships through Lenten Small Groups. 1. Come to the Narthex today to sign up online: www.stlukesumc.com 2. Meet your host for the first time, after the Ash Wednesday Service, Feb. 18, 7PM 3. Attend Sunday Worship Feb. 22 through Easter Sunday, April 5 4. Meet weekly for five weeks with your group for conversation about each week’s sermon topic 5. Serve with your small group in one of the designated Lenten Service Projects 6. Celebrate our small group closing event over a meal and a worship service, Thursday, April 2 Learn more and sign up online via our tables in the Narthex today. Or visit www.stlukesumc.com. Sign up is online only. If you need assistance, visit our table in the Narthex today for support. Direct questions to Susan Fuquay, fuquays@stlukesumc.com; or find her in the Narthex.

Sunday, January 18, 2015 ST. LUKE’S SERVICES 8 & 9:15AM - Traditional 10:45AM - Contemporary THE GARDEN 8:45 and 10AM (new times for 2015) Beef & Boards Theatre

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CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM - Monthly, 3rd Sunday, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S 6PM - Robertson Chapel

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Welcome!

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 of small children 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. 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.

Today in Worship

Opportunities to Seek

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2014 8, 9:15 & 10:45AM Sermon: Racial Equality Scripture:

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

Genesis 9:18-27 The sons of Noah who went out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Ham was the father of Canaan. These three were the sons of Noah; and from these the whole earth was peopled. Noah, a man of the soil, was the first to plant a vineyard. He drank some of the wine and became drunk, and he lay uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside. Then Shem and Japheth took a garment, laid it on both their shoulders, and walked backward and covered the nakedness of their father; their faces were turned away, and they did not see their father’s nakedness. When Noah awoke from his wine and knew what his youngest son had done to him, he said, “Cursed be Canaan; lowest of slaves shall he be to his brothers.” He also said, “Blessed by the Lord my God be Shem; and let Canaan be his slave. May God make space for Japheth, and let him live in the tents of Shem; and let Canaan be his slave.” 1 Corinthians 12:13 For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Joys & Concerns Condolences Althea Wilkins on the death of John A. Miller Steven Long on the death of his wife Ann Long Jan Sammer and Jim & Beth Helton on the death of husband and father Jim Sammer Guest Speaker on Racial Equality Jan. 25 – The Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas, Professor of Homiletics and Director of the Academy of Preaching and Celebration at Christian Theological Seminary, joins us with a powerful message on race, power and the walk of faith.

Lent Devotional Writers & Small Group Hosts Needed – Interested in writing one of the devotionals or hosting a small group during Lent? Contact Susan Fuquay at fuquays@ stlukesumc.com for details. Emerging Adults launch party – Tues., Jan. 27 • 6:30PM • Thr3e Wise Men • Broad Ripple Village – Join the 18- to 29-year-old crowd for free food as we launch our year together.

Children/Youth 9:15AM Youth Programming 5th-6th Grade @ in sanctuary with parents this week 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 YOUTH Winter Kick Off - Jan. 25 • 6 - 8PM • Great Hall – Carnival-style food, games, prizes and more! 5th - 12th graders welcome. Bring friends!

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.

Later @ St. Luke’s - Jan. 18 • 6PM worship features the Nora Elementary School Choir. Join with these neighbors in a great celebration of “Our Friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”

Youth Pizza Sale Underway – Taking orders for $10 pizzas Sundays in January in East & West Passages. 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. Learn more in East & West Passages today, or at www.stlukesumc.com.

Opportunities to Share See. Serve. Surrender. – How will you spend your winter/spring break? Check West Passage for more about these service & travel opportunities. 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. Sundays in the South – North Naples (Florida) UMC – St. Luke’s current and former pastors preach Sundays, through Feb. 8.

Lenten Small Groups are now forming – Reconvene last year’s group or be part of a new group. Sign up for new groups or advise Susan Fuquay of your existing group’s plans today in the Narthex. See back panel for more details.