Notes:
SERMON SERIES FOR LENT Continues at St. Luke’s GETTING STRENGTH FOR THE LONG HAUL March 15 • 8, 9:15 & 10:45AM Mount of Transfiguration • Matthew 17:1-13 DEALING WITH THE ROOTS OF OUR PAST March 22 • 8, 9:15 & 10:45AM Samaria • Luke 9:51-56 TRIUMPH AND TRANSFORMATION March 29 • 8, 9:15 & 10:45AM Jerusalem • Matthew 21:1-11
HOLY WEEK SERVICE: Jesus’ Last Supper with his Disciples April 2 • Maundy Thursday • 7PM The Upper Room SACRIFICE: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Death April 3 • Good Friday • Noon & 7PM Golgotha
EASTER VICTORY: New Life in Christ April 5 • 8, 9:30, 11:15AM - Traditional Services 11:15AM - Contemporary Service 6PM - Later @ St. Luke’s Multicultural Service The Empty Tomb
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GETTING STRENGTH FOR THE LONG HAUL Sunday, March 15, 2015 ST. LUKE’S SERVICES 8 & 9:15AM - Traditional 10:45AM - Contemporary THE GARDEN 8:45 and 10AM Beef & Boards Theatre
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation.
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM - Monthly, 3rd Sunday, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S 6PM - Robertson Chapel
100 West 86th Street • Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
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, March 15, 2015 8, 9:15 & 10:45AM Sermon: Getting Strength for the Long Haul Scripture: Matthew 17: 1-13 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” And the disciples asked him, “Why, then, do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” He replied, “Elijah is indeed coming and will restore all things; but I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but they did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man is about to suffer at their hands.” Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them about John the Baptist.
Search the class name at www.stlukesumc.com, or visit the Adult Ministries West Passage information table.
Joys & Concerns Altar Flowers In memory of William E. Walker by his wife Wilma and family Baptisms - 9:15 Jackson Thomas Flannagan, son of Kevin Flannagan & Katie Garvey Cooper Henry Griffiths, son of Brian & Jill Griffiths Births Piper Jayne Davis, daughter of Bryan & Jennifer Davis Riley Marie Chastain, daughter of Robbie & Katie Chastain, greatgranddaughter of Jim & Sue Fields. Condolences Pam Fischer on the death of her brother Terry Fischer
Exploring Membership – Today • Noon-3PM • Luke’s Lodge Lenten Daily Devotionals Available via Email – Sign up at www. stlukesumc.com/e-newsletters (select “Pastor’s Message”) Spiritual Pause – 11:45-Noon • weekdays • Prayer Chapel Discover Your God-Given Gifts – Mar. 22 & 30 • 10:45AM-Noon • Room E213
Children/Youth
Welcome NEW Guests! – Please register your attendance on the blue sheets in our Attendance Folder, where you will find our New Here Guide – and visit the New Here Table in the Narthex for a free gift and more!
Youth Silent Auction – Mar. 22 • 9AM – 1PM • Great Hall — Help fund youth scholarships, and bid on great stuff: like tickets to a sold-out Taylor Swift concert; a Colorado vacation, a round of Twin Lakes Golf. To donate items, call 836-3404, ext. 326. 9:15AM Youth Programming 5th-6th Grade @ the Modge (Building near Door 8) 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
Save These Dates!
Opportunities to Serve Recycle Lives, E-Waste – RecycleForce is a local nonprofit that puts formerly incarcerated people back to work recycling e-waste. Hear Gregg Keesling, Wed., Mar. 18 • 6:30pm • Parlor. See. Serve. Surrender. – Check West Passage for more about service/travel opportunities – Detroit, MI • April 23-26; St. Louis • June 4-7; Rosebud, SD • June 21-27. OUTREACH OF THE MONTH: Outreach, Inc. gives hope to homeless young men and women (14-24) to equip and empower them to achieve stability and life transformation. Meet Missy Wright from Outreach in West Passage today, to learn how you can support this ministry. Crooked Creek Food Pantry – Volunteer to help and/or donate shopping bags and hygiene products in West Passage. Serve Dinner at E. 10th St. UMC – Mar. 22 • 3:30–6PM • 2327 E. 10th St., 46201 – Help prepare & serve church neighbors. Email umw@stlukesumc.com for more information on sign up.
UMW Spring Tea – Sat., Mar. 21 • 1-3PM • Fellowship Hall – Bring new or gently used children’s picture books to donate. To register, contact umw@stlukesumc.com. Special Worship Service – Tues., April 7 • Sanctuary – All Sons & Daughters, national recording artists, will lead “A Night of Worship & Conversation.” Visit the Narthex today or www.stlukesumc.com for tickets. Proceeds benefit Outreach, Inc., our outreach partner that brings hope to homeless youth. Purdue Glee Club – Sun., April 12 • 3-4PM – High-energy music concert for all ages. Tickets:$15/adult; $10/ students. Proceeds to benefit St. Luke’s benevolent fund.
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, March 15, 2015 8, 9:15 & 10:45AM Sermon: Getting Strength for the Long Haul Scripture: Matthew 17: 1-13 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” And the disciples asked him, “Why, then, do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” He replied, “Elijah is indeed coming and will restore all things; but I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but they did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man is about to suffer at their hands.” Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them about John the Baptist.
Search the class name at www.stlukesumc.com, or visit the Adult Ministries West Passage information table.
Joys & Concerns Altar Flowers In memory of William E. Walker by his wife Wilma and family Baptisms - 9:15 Jackson Thomas Flannagan, son of Kevin Flannagan & Katie Garvey Cooper Henry Griffiths, son of Brian & Jill Griffiths Births Piper Jayne Davis, daughter of Bryan & Jennifer Davis Riley Marie Chastain, daughter of Robbie & Katie Chastain, greatgranddaughter of Jim & Sue Fields. Condolences Pam Fischer on the death of her brother Terry Fischer
Exploring Membership – Today • Noon-3PM • Luke’s Lodge Lenten Daily Devotionals Available via Email – Sign up at www. stlukesumc.com/e-newsletters (select “Pastor’s Message”) Spiritual Pause – 11:45-Noon • weekdays • Prayer Chapel Discover Your God-Given Gifts – Mar. 22 & 30 • 10:45AM-Noon • Room E213
Children/Youth
Welcome NEW Guests! – Please register your attendance on the blue sheets in our Attendance Folder, where you will find our New Here Guide – and visit the New Here Table in the Narthex for a free gift and more!
Youth Silent Auction – Mar. 22 • 9AM – 1PM • Great Hall — Help fund youth scholarships, and bid on great stuff: like tickets to a sold-out Taylor Swift concert; a Colorado vacation, a round of Twin Lakes Golf. To donate items, call 836-3404, ext. 326. 9:15AM Youth Programming 5th-6th Grade @ the Modge (Building near Door 8) 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
Save These Dates!
Opportunities to Serve Recycle Lives, E-Waste – RecycleForce is a local nonprofit that puts formerly incarcerated people back to work recycling e-waste. Hear Gregg Keesling, Wed., Mar. 18 • 6:30pm • Parlor. See. Serve. Surrender. – Check West Passage for more about service/travel opportunities – Detroit, MI • April 23-26; St. Louis • June 4-7; Rosebud, SD • June 21-27. OUTREACH OF THE MONTH: Outreach, Inc. gives hope to homeless young men and women (14-24) to equip and empower them to achieve stability and life transformation. Meet Missy Wright from Outreach in West Passage today, to learn how you can support this ministry. Crooked Creek Food Pantry – Volunteer to help and/or donate shopping bags and hygiene products in West Passage. Serve Dinner at E. 10th St. UMC – Mar. 22 • 3:30–6PM • 2327 E. 10th St., 46201 – Help prepare & serve church neighbors. Email umw@stlukesumc.com for more information on sign up.
UMW Spring Tea – Sat., Mar. 21 • 1-3PM • Fellowship Hall – Bring new or gently used children’s picture books to donate. To register, contact umw@stlukesumc.com. Special Worship Service – Tues., April 7 • Sanctuary – All Sons & Daughters, national recording artists, will lead “A Night of Worship & Conversation.” Visit the Narthex today or www.stlukesumc.com for tickets. Proceeds benefit Outreach, Inc., our outreach partner that brings hope to homeless youth. Purdue Glee Club – Sun., April 12 • 3-4PM – High-energy music concert for all ages. Tickets:$15/adult; $10/ students. Proceeds to benefit St. Luke’s benevolent fund.
Notes:
SERMON SERIES FOR LENT Continues at St. Luke’s GETTING STRENGTH FOR THE LONG HAUL March 15 • 8, 9:15 & 10:45AM Mount of Transfiguration • Matthew 17:1-13 DEALING WITH THE ROOTS OF OUR PAST March 22 • 8, 9:15 & 10:45AM Samaria • Luke 9:51-56 TRIUMPH AND TRANSFORMATION March 29 • 8, 9:15 & 10:45AM Jerusalem • Matthew 21:1-11
HOLY WEEK SERVICE: Jesus’ Last Supper with his Disciples April 2 • Maundy Thursday • 7PM The Upper Room SACRIFICE: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Death April 3 • Good Friday • Noon & 7PM Golgotha
EASTER VICTORY: New Life in Christ April 5 • 8, 9:30, 11:15AM - Traditional Services 11:15AM - Contemporary Service 6PM - Later @ St. Luke’s Multicultural Service The Empty Tomb
Sign up to receive weekly devotionals at www.stlukesumc.com/e-newsletters
GETTING STRENGTH FOR THE LONG HAUL Sunday, March 15, 2015 ST. LUKE’S SERVICES 8 & 9:15AM - Traditional 10:45AM - Contemporary THE GARDEN 8:45 and 10AM Beef & Boards Theatre
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation.
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM - Monthly, 3rd Sunday, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S 6PM - Robertson Chapel
100 West 86th Street • Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, March 15, 2015 8:00, 9:15 PRELUDE
4th Sunday in Lent: Purple
“Above All” “Joyful, Joyful” St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
Joy Rouse Richard Kingsmore
ANTHEM
WELCOME and PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. David Williamson Gracious God, we confess that we often lose sight of the hope we have in you. Our failures and our self-doubts preoccupy our thoughts and paralyze us from your work. We feel at times intimidated and useless in making a difference in the world. We pray for your forgiveness and we ask for your help so that we might be steadfast and faithful to you. Help us focus on what you have given us in Jesus, as we continue to pray … (Silence) * WORDS OF ASSURANCE and PASSING OF THE PEACE * HYMN
“Transfiguration Hymn” Sung to CWM RHONDDA (“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”)
Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one truth 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.
* - Standing, as able
Words on screen
“Christus Paradox” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
Alfred Fedak
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS
* CREED
* GLORY TO GOD
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:15)
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.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
Mack Wilberg
* 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 SCRIPTURE
Matthew 17:1-13
MESSAGE * CLOSING HYMN
David Mosedale
“The Amazing Race: Getting Strength for the Long Haul” “Be Still, My Soul”
Rev. Rob Fuquay No. 534
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
“Joyful, Joyful”
Richard Kingsmore
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, March 15, 2015 8:00, 9:15 PRELUDE
4th Sunday in Lent: Purple
“Above All” “Joyful, Joyful” St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
Joy Rouse Richard Kingsmore
ANTHEM
WELCOME and PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. David Williamson Gracious God, we confess that we often lose sight of the hope we have in you. Our failures and our self-doubts preoccupy our thoughts and paralyze us from your work. We feel at times intimidated and useless in making a difference in the world. We pray for your forgiveness and we ask for your help so that we might be steadfast and faithful to you. Help us focus on what you have given us in Jesus, as we continue to pray … (Silence) * WORDS OF ASSURANCE and PASSING OF THE PEACE * HYMN
“Transfiguration Hymn” Sung to CWM RHONDDA (“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”)
Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one truth 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.
* - Standing, as able
Words on screen
“Christus Paradox” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
Alfred Fedak
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS
* CREED
* GLORY TO GOD
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:15)
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.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
Mack Wilberg
* 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 SCRIPTURE
Matthew 17:1-13
MESSAGE * CLOSING HYMN
David Mosedale
“The Amazing Race: Getting Strength for the Long Haul” “Be Still, My Soul”
Rev. Rob Fuquay No. 534
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
“Joyful, Joyful”
Richard Kingsmore