JOYS & CONCERNS ALTAR FLOWERS Last week’s flowers were in memory of Donald Poole This week’s flowers are a gift of Rosanne & Chuck Watson
CONGRATULATIONS Britney Clapp & Zach Downs on their marriage Mar. 5 Lauren Bringman & Andrew Rodenbarger on their marriage Mar. 5
CONDOLENCES Diane Rice on the death of her mother Wanda Ruth Schlumbohm Pastor Rob & Susan, Julie, Sarah and Anna Fuquay on the death of Susan’s mother Julia Wilke
HOLY WEEK | Mar. 20 - 27 Palm Sunday, Mar. 20 marks the start of Holy Week with children singing, donkeys processing and a stirring message preparing us for the week to come. Maundy Thursday, Mar. 24 includes a 7PM Communion and hand/foot-washing service in the Sanctuary, to mark Jesus’ Last Supper. A 24-hour prayer vigil begins at 8PM in the Prayer Chapel and Spiritual Life Center. The Labyrinth will be available in Fellowship Hall. To sign up contact brandtb@stlukesumc.com Good Friday, Mar. 25 includes two services of remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion, Noon & 7PM in the Sanctuary, and a reflective music service at 6PM in Robertson Chapel. The Prayer Vigil concludes at the start of the 7PM Good Friday service of worship. Easter, Mar. 27 times adjusted to accommodate crowds
Eric & Meagan Burton-Krieger on the death of his grandfather George Krieger
Traditional | 8, 9:30 & 11:15AM | Sanctuary Contemporary | 9:30 & 11:15AM | Robertson Chapel Later | 6PM | Robertson Chapel
Announcements
PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB | Apr 3 • 3PM
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Sign up now for half- or full-day options for children ages three years to 8th grade. Summer Splash, Middle School Mayhem &/or our Music, Arts & Drama (MAD) programs are all part of the best week of the summer: June 13-17. Visit stlukesumc.com and search “camps.”
JOB OPPORTUNITIES @ ST. LUKE’S Looking for a great place to work, or know someone who would be a great member of the St. Luke’s staff team? Current openings include: Children’s & Youth Music Assistant, Ministry Assistant Worship & the Arts; and Communication Director. Find job openings at St. Luke’s posted at stlukesumc.com.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Mar. 13 • 9AM -
The high-energy Purdue Varsity Glee Club visits St. Luke’s Sanctuary the Sunday following Easter for a benefit concert. Doors open at 2:30PM for the 3Pm show. Tickets online now. Proceeds benefit Stephen Ministry Benevolence Fund.
St. Luke’s at Worship TRADITIONAL
8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY
11AM • Robertson Chapel THE GARDEN
8:45 & 10AM • Beef & Boards Theatre
Noon
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE
Stop by the Conference Room inside the main Church Office for a free blood pressure screening.
5PM • 3rd Sunday, Monthly • Sanctuary
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA | Mar. 19 • 9AM Explore Easter in fresh ways at St. Luke’s this year! Family stations, an egg hunt, and the Easter Bunny will all point to the good news of Easter. Bring friends to Great Hall!
LATER @ ST. LUKE’S
6PM • Robertson Chapel Communion elements are available in the Prayer Chapel & Spiritual Life Center for those who wish to partake.
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN • 46260 website: stlukesumc.com • phone: 317-846-3404 email: info@stlukesumc.com
Sunday | Mar. 6, 2016
Welcome! We’re Glad You’re Here!
WELCOME!
Worship Order
NEW GUESTS
Sunday | Mar. 6, 2016
Learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the Attendance Folder. Find a gift for you @ the Welcome Desk.
WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the Attendance Folder along your pew. Blue sheets are for new guests; white sheets are for all other worship participants.
PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.
PARENTS OF YOUNG 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, including live streaming of worship.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 6th Grade – 9:30 & 11AM @ the Modge 7th Grade Confirmation – 9:30 & 11AM @ the Lodge 8th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM @ 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 more at stlukesumc.com/youth
* GLORY TO GOD
PRELUDE
Join us in the Narthex for coffee between services, & every third Friday, 7PM at The Lodge for “The Table” - conversations that matter and service that makes a difference.
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.
Becky Sondergroth (8:15AM) Chad Bocock (9:30AM) Janet Anderson (11AM)
Faithful Promises | Hart Morris
Hear Me, Redeemer | Mollicone (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Pam Knowles, vocalist
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.”
The Prayer | Sandra Eithun (9:15 & 11AM) Wesleyan Ringers; Mike Keller, Director
CALL TO PRAYER
MESSAGE | Rev. David Williamson
Maestoso (from Organ Symphony) | Camille Saint Saens Dr. Charles Goehring, Organist
ANTHEM
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying | Ken Medema
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER Mountain-Moving Prayer: Faith & Boldness
PRAYER TIME (INTERCESSORY PRAYER) & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Rev. David Williamson
PRAYER OF CONFESSION ALL: Gracious God, we confess that we are a people with a short memory. We fail to remember your goodness and do not always trust you in times of adversity. Remind us of your powerful love and care, that you might fill us with a bold and daring faith. Give us confidence in prayer, knowing that you delight when we place our full trust in you. In the name of Jesus, we pray....(praying in silence)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON LEADER: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. ALL: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Amen.
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER * HYMN God of Love and God of Power | No. 578
* THE APOSTLES’ CREED | No. 882
LEADER: Lord, in your mercy. ALL: Hear our 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY The Prayer | Sandra Eithun (8:15AM) Wesleyan Ringers, Mike Keller, Director St. Patrick’s Hymn | Dan Forrest (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Brian Hoover, trumpet; David Merkel, Horn; David Robbins, Timpani
* PRAISE TO GOD Sung to OLD HUNDREDTH
Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
YOUNG ADULTS
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.
SCRIPTURE | Matthew 17:20
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. * standing, as able
* OFFERTORY PRAYER
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.
HYMNS DURING COMMUNION What Wondrous Love Is This? | No. 292 Beneath the Cross of Jesus | No. 297 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross | No. 298 Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross | No. 301
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE God of Grace | Paul Manz Dr. Charles Goehring, Organ
WELCOME!
Worship Order
NEW GUESTS
Sunday | Mar. 6, 2016
Learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the Attendance Folder. Find a gift for you @ the Welcome Desk.
WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the Attendance Folder along your pew. Blue sheets are for new guests; white sheets are for all other worship participants.
PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.
PARENTS OF YOUNG 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, including live streaming of worship.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 6th Grade – 9:30 & 11AM @ the Modge 7th Grade Confirmation – 9:30 & 11AM @ the Lodge 8th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM @ 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 more at stlukesumc.com/youth
* GLORY TO GOD
PRELUDE
Join us in the Narthex for coffee between services, & every third Friday, 7PM at The Lodge for “The Table” - conversations that matter and service that makes a difference.
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.
Becky Sondergroth (8:15AM) Chad Bocock (9:30AM) Janet Anderson (11AM)
Faithful Promises | Hart Morris
Hear Me, Redeemer | Mollicone (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Pam Knowles, vocalist
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.”
The Prayer | Sandra Eithun (9:15 & 11AM) Wesleyan Ringers; Mike Keller, Director
CALL TO PRAYER
MESSAGE | Rev. David Williamson
Maestoso (from Organ Symphony) | Camille Saint Saens Dr. Charles Goehring, Organist
ANTHEM
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying | Ken Medema
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER Mountain-Moving Prayer: Faith & Boldness
PRAYER TIME (INTERCESSORY PRAYER) & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Rev. David Williamson
PRAYER OF CONFESSION ALL: Gracious God, we confess that we are a people with a short memory. We fail to remember your goodness and do not always trust you in times of adversity. Remind us of your powerful love and care, that you might fill us with a bold and daring faith. Give us confidence in prayer, knowing that you delight when we place our full trust in you. In the name of Jesus, we pray....(praying in silence)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON LEADER: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. ALL: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Amen.
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER * HYMN God of Love and God of Power | No. 578
* THE APOSTLES’ CREED | No. 882
LEADER: Lord, in your mercy. ALL: Hear our 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY The Prayer | Sandra Eithun (8:15AM) Wesleyan Ringers, Mike Keller, Director St. Patrick’s Hymn | Dan Forrest (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Brian Hoover, trumpet; David Merkel, Horn; David Robbins, Timpani
* PRAISE TO GOD Sung to OLD HUNDREDTH
Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
YOUNG ADULTS
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.
SCRIPTURE | Matthew 17:20
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. * standing, as able
* OFFERTORY PRAYER
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.
HYMNS DURING COMMUNION What Wondrous Love Is This? | No. 292 Beneath the Cross of Jesus | No. 297 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross | No. 298 Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross | No. 301
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE God of Grace | Paul Manz Dr. Charles Goehring, Organ
JOYS & CONCERNS ALTAR FLOWERS Last week’s flowers were in memory of Donald Poole This week’s flowers are a gift of Rosanne & Chuck Watson
CONGRATULATIONS Britney Clapp & Zach Downs on their marriage Mar. 5 Lauren Bringman & Andrew Rodenbarger on their marriage Mar. 5
CONDOLENCES Diane Rice on the death of her mother Wanda Ruth Schlumbohm Pastor Rob & Susan, Julie, Sarah and Anna Fuquay on the death of Susan’s mother Julia Wilke
HOLY WEEK | Mar. 20 - 27 Palm Sunday, Mar. 20 marks the start of Holy Week with children singing, donkeys processing and a stirring message preparing us for the week to come. Maundy Thursday, Mar. 24 includes a 7PM Communion and hand/foot-washing service in the Sanctuary, to mark Jesus’ Last Supper. A 24-hour prayer vigil begins at 8PM in the Prayer Chapel and Spiritual Life Center. The Labyrinth will be available in Fellowship Hall. To sign up contact brandtb@stlukesumc.com Good Friday, Mar. 25 includes two services of remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion, Noon & 7PM in the Sanctuary, and a reflective music service at 6PM in Robertson Chapel. The Prayer Vigil concludes at the start of the 7PM Good Friday service of worship. Easter, Mar. 27 times adjusted to accommodate crowds
Eric & Meagan Burton-Krieger on the death of his grandfather George Krieger
Traditional | 8, 9:30 & 11:15AM | Sanctuary Contemporary | 9:30 & 11:15AM | Robertson Chapel Later | 6PM | Robertson Chapel
Announcements
PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB | Apr 3 • 3PM
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Sign up now for half- or full-day options for children ages three years to 8th grade. Summer Splash, Middle School Mayhem &/or our Music, Arts & Drama (MAD) programs are all part of the best week of the summer: June 13-17. Visit stlukesumc.com and search “camps.”
JOB OPPORTUNITIES @ ST. LUKE’S Looking for a great place to work, or know someone who would be a great member of the St. Luke’s staff team? Current openings include: Children’s & Youth Music Assistant, Ministry Assistant Worship & the Arts; and Communication Director. Find job openings at St. Luke’s posted at stlukesumc.com.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Mar. 13 • 9AM -
The high-energy Purdue Varsity Glee Club visits St. Luke’s Sanctuary the Sunday following Easter for a benefit concert. Doors open at 2:30PM for the 3Pm show. Tickets online now. Proceeds benefit Stephen Ministry Benevolence Fund.
St. Luke’s at Worship TRADITIONAL
8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY
11AM • Robertson Chapel THE GARDEN
8:45 & 10AM • Beef & Boards Theatre
Noon
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE
Stop by the Conference Room inside the main Church Office for a free blood pressure screening.
5PM • 3rd Sunday, Monthly • Sanctuary
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA | Mar. 19 • 9AM Explore Easter in fresh ways at St. Luke’s this year! Family stations, an egg hunt, and the Easter Bunny will all point to the good news of Easter. Bring friends to Great Hall!
LATER @ ST. LUKE’S
6PM • Robertson Chapel Communion elements are available in the Prayer Chapel & Spiritual Life Center for those who wish to partake.
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN • 46260 website: stlukesumc.com • phone: 317-846-3404 email: info@stlukesumc.com
Sunday | Mar. 6, 2016
Welcome! We’re Glad You’re Here!