Next in the Lenten Sermon Series: “Racing Through Life”
March 23 The Importance of the Pit March 30 Moving to the Outside Lane April 6 When It’s Time to Leave the Race April 13: Palm Sunday Monologue: One Lap to Go April 20: Easter 8, 9:30, 11:15AM Experiencing Victory
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.
“Scenes of Jerusalem” Exhibit in Identity Gallery during March and April
For Lent, artists have loaned pieces that depict the Holy City of Jerusalem. See the places Jesus saw. Take in the ancient beauty of the city.
Lenten Devotionals
Sign up online to receive daily devotions during Lent. Printed copies available today at the Welcome Center.
Pray at Replica of “Wailing Wall”
East Passage (enter door #16) and at Luke’s Lodge.
“The Apostle” Movie Showing Friday, March 21 7PM • Parlor
Attend the showing and discussion of “The Apostle” starring Robert Duvall. Terry Daniel to lead our discussion time. Dessert served. $3 donations accepted.
Invitation to the New Testament Thursdays: March 20 - May 22 (no class April 17 or 24) 6-7:30PM • E213. Explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. Maria Blake, Facilitator.
Why Our Children’s Ministry Leaders Wear Orange Sundays, March 23 - April 13 9:15-10:15AM • N101/102
Respecting the Cautions
In this parent orientation, learn what Orange means and the teaching implications it carries for pre-school, elementary, and student ministries.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Opportunities for Youth
ST. LUKE’S SERVICES: 8:00 & 9:15AM Traditional 10:45AM Contemporary
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians
Youth (6th-12th grade) will begin their time of worship starting at 9:15AM and continue until 10:30AM every Sunday. Also, Jr. High parents are asked to go to the Lodge to pick up their youth after service.
THE GARDEN at Beef & Boards Theatre: 8:15, 9:15 & 10:15AM
love of God for all creation.
Summer Mission Trip
ENTRY.POINT at Oak Hill Mansion: 10:30AM
Newport, TN, June 7-14, 2014. All 8th grade and high school students are invited! Check out all the mission opportunities we have available this summer and register online!
For information on all classes and events, pick up a copy of Connections magazine, visit our website, or subscribe to our e-newsletters. Access an electronic version of Connections using your smartphone:
gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: Today at 5PM, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel
100 West 86th Street • Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
Welcome!
Today in Worship
Opportunities to Share
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, March 16, 2014 8:00, 9:15 and 10:45AM Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. David Williamson
(For more details or to register to serve at these or any events, go to www.stlukesumc.com/outreach.)
OUR Clergy
Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Dr. Linda McCoy, Pastor of The Garden Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor of entry.point 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 Connect card in the offering plate or via the “Need a Prayer” link on our website. 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: rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service are available in room E126. Junior High and High School students gather in Luke’s Lodge Sundays at 9:15AM and 6-7:30PM.
Sermon Title: “Respecting the Cautions” Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and: ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’” Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.
Today’s Baptisms:
(9:15) Tucker Edmund McGarrell, son of Corey and Mandy McGarrell Lucy Merritt Altenburg, daughter of Jeff and Lee Altenburg
Congratulations:
Jim Miller & Rita Jo Kuehnert on their March 15th wedding Courtney Jones & Nicholas Stellema on their March 15th wedding
Condolences:
Fran & Cheryl Wyatt on the death of friend Archie Tolliver
Announcements
Race Against Hunger March 30 • 9AM-1PM - Great Hall Prepare and pack 40,000 highly-nutritious, life-saving meals for malnourished and hungry children and their families in Indiana and abroad. All ages are welcome. Sign up for a 30 minute slot online. College and Young Professional Trip to Fondwa, Haiti May 13-20 • $700 + transportation. Led by Alex Moon and Avery Hollenback. For details and more information, contact Jamalyn Peigh Williamson at williamsonj@stlukesumc.com. Rosebud, South Dakota Family Work Trip June 15-21 • Deadline for registration: March 1 COST: $350 + transportation. Join us as we work and live on the reservation with the Lakota Indians in Rosebud, South Dakota.
New & Upcoming Opportunities TODAY
Be Our Guest: If you are new to St. Luke’s, we would like you to be our guest at the Jug’s Chicken luncheon today in Great Hall after either the 9:15 or 10:45 service. Go to the “Adult Classes” table in the west passage for your complimentary tickets. Also, pick up a copy of the “Jump Start” guide in your pew or at the Welcome Center. UMW Spring Tea: Saturday, March 22 from 1-3 PM - Fellowship Hall. All ladies of St. Luke’s are invited to enjoy refreshments and entertainment as we learn about and celebrate empowering women. Various vendors will be present showcasing and selling products that help to empower women throughout the world. RSVP to Jessica Mason at jsmason@indy.rr.com or 566-0896, or visit the table in the West Passage. Childcare available. “Sanctuary: Musical Psalms and Prayers of Lent”: Sunday, March 23 at 3 PM - Sanctuary. The St. Luke’s Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir, and Orchestra will present an afternoon concert featuring music of reflective beauty and stirring spirit of the season of Lent. The program is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be accepted.
sanctuary Sunday, March 23, 3 PM
MUSICAL PSALMS & PRAYERS FOR LENT
Welcome!
Today in Worship
Opportunities to Share
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, March 16, 2014 8:00, 9:15 and 10:45AM Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. David Williamson
(For more details or to register to serve at these or any events, go to www.stlukesumc.com/outreach.)
OUR Clergy
Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Dr. Linda McCoy, Pastor of The Garden Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor of entry.point 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 Connect card in the offering plate or via the “Need a Prayer” link on our website. 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: rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service are available in room E126. Junior High and High School students gather in Luke’s Lodge Sundays at 9:15AM and 6-7:30PM.
Sermon Title: “Respecting the Cautions” Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and: ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; and he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’” Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.
Today’s Baptisms:
(9:15) Tucker Edmund McGarrell, son of Corey and Mandy McGarrell Lucy Merritt Altenburg, daughter of Jeff and Lee Altenburg
Congratulations:
Jim Miller & Rita Jo Kuehnert on their March 15th wedding Courtney Jones & Nicholas Stellema on their March 15th wedding
Condolences:
Fran & Cheryl Wyatt on the death of friend Archie Tolliver
Announcements
Race Against Hunger March 30 • 9AM-1PM - Great Hall Prepare and pack 40,000 highly-nutritious, life-saving meals for malnourished and hungry children and their families in Indiana and abroad. All ages are welcome. Sign up for a 30 minute slot online. College and Young Professional Trip to Fondwa, Haiti May 13-20 • $700 + transportation. Led by Alex Moon and Avery Hollenback. For details and more information, contact Jamalyn Peigh Williamson at williamsonj@stlukesumc.com. Rosebud, South Dakota Family Work Trip June 15-21 • Deadline for registration: March 1 COST: $350 + transportation. Join us as we work and live on the reservation with the Lakota Indians in Rosebud, South Dakota.
New & Upcoming Opportunities TODAY
Be Our Guest: If you are new to St. Luke’s, we would like you to be our guest at the Jug’s Chicken luncheon today in Great Hall after either the 9:15 or 10:45 service. Go to the “Adult Classes” table in the west passage for your complimentary tickets. Also, pick up a copy of the “Jump Start” guide in your pew or at the Welcome Center. UMW Spring Tea: Saturday, March 22 from 1-3 PM - Fellowship Hall. All ladies of St. Luke’s are invited to enjoy refreshments and entertainment as we learn about and celebrate empowering women. Various vendors will be present showcasing and selling products that help to empower women throughout the world. RSVP to Jessica Mason at jsmason@indy.rr.com or 566-0896, or visit the table in the West Passage. Childcare available. “Sanctuary: Musical Psalms and Prayers of Lent”: Sunday, March 23 at 3 PM - Sanctuary. The St. Luke’s Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir, and Orchestra will present an afternoon concert featuring music of reflective beauty and stirring spirit of the season of Lent. The program is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be accepted.
sanctuary Sunday, March 23, 3 PM
MUSICAL PSALMS & PRAYERS FOR LENT
Next in the Lenten Sermon Series: “Racing Through Life”
March 23 The Importance of the Pit March 30 Moving to the Outside Lane April 6 When It’s Time to Leave the Race April 13: Palm Sunday Monologue: One Lap to Go April 20: Easter 8, 9:30, 11:15AM Experiencing Victory
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.
“Scenes of Jerusalem” Exhibit in Identity Gallery during March and April
For Lent, artists have loaned pieces that depict the Holy City of Jerusalem. See the places Jesus saw. Take in the ancient beauty of the city.
Lenten Devotionals
Sign up online to receive daily devotions during Lent. Printed copies available today at the Welcome Center.
Pray at Replica of “Wailing Wall”
East Passage (enter door #16) and at Luke’s Lodge.
“The Apostle” Movie Showing Friday, March 21 7PM • Parlor
Attend the showing and discussion of “The Apostle” starring Robert Duvall. Terry Daniel to lead our discussion time. Dessert served. $3 donations accepted.
Invitation to the New Testament Thursdays: March 20 - May 22 (no class April 17 or 24) 6-7:30PM • E213. Explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. Maria Blake, Facilitator.
Why Our Children’s Ministry Leaders Wear Orange Sundays, March 23 - April 13 9:15-10:15AM • N101/102
Respecting the Cautions
In this parent orientation, learn what Orange means and the teaching implications it carries for pre-school, elementary, and student ministries.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Opportunities for Youth
ST. LUKE’S SERVICES: 8:00 & 9:15AM Traditional 10:45AM Contemporary
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians
Youth (6th-12th grade) will begin their time of worship starting at 9:15AM and continue until 10:30AM every Sunday. Also, Jr. High parents are asked to go to the Lodge to pick up their youth after service.
THE GARDEN at Beef & Boards Theatre: 8:15, 9:15 & 10:15AM
love of God for all creation.
Summer Mission Trip
ENTRY.POINT at Oak Hill Mansion: 10:30AM
Newport, TN, June 7-14, 2014. All 8th grade and high school students are invited! Check out all the mission opportunities we have available this summer and register online!
For information on all classes and events, pick up a copy of Connections magazine, visit our website, or subscribe to our e-newsletters. Access an electronic version of Connections using your smartphone:
gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: Today at 5PM, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel
100 West 86th Street • Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, March 16, 2014, 8:00 & 9:15 am PRELUDE
2nd Sunday in Lent: Purple
“What Wondrous Love is This?” arr. Brent Roberts “Lead On, O King Eternal” arr. Steve Dunn The St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
PRAYER OF CONFESSION & RESPONSE O Merciful Christ, who ran and perfected the race that is set before us, we too are always running, but we confess that we do not always run in the direction you intend for us. Our hearts chase instead after other things that become our gods and consume our time, energy, and attention. We have hired ourselves out to false masters, and we have ended up tired and empty and lost. Forgive us, O God, and set us free. Teach us to recognize which voices call to us behind the choices we face, that we might hear and know your voice and follow you alone… (silent prayer) Pastor: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Congregation: In the name of Jesus Christ, we ARE forgiven! * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
No. 160, sts. 1, 3, 4, 5
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:15) PASTOR: Members of the household of God, we rejoice to recognize 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 these children and their families 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
* 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.
Mack Wilberg
PRAYER TIME and THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. David Williamson 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 ANTHEM
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.
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Chancel Choir and St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra
* PRAISE TO GOD
“Sanctus” (from Requiem for the Living) Chancel Choir and St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra 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
Rev. David Williamson
SCRIPTURE Matthew 4:1-11 Scripture Readers 8:00 Becky Sondgeroth MESSAGE * HYMN
Dan Forrest
9:15 Cathy Bryant Eisenhower
“Racing Through Life: Respecting the Cautions” “I Need Thee Every Hour”
Rev. Rob Fuquay No. 397, sts. 1, 2, 3
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
“Lead On, O King Eternal” The St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra
arr. Steve Dunn
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sunday, March 16, 2014, 8:00 & 9:15 am PRELUDE
2nd Sunday in Lent: Purple
“What Wondrous Love is This?” arr. Brent Roberts “Lead On, O King Eternal” arr. Steve Dunn The St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
PRAYER OF CONFESSION & RESPONSE O Merciful Christ, who ran and perfected the race that is set before us, we too are always running, but we confess that we do not always run in the direction you intend for us. Our hearts chase instead after other things that become our gods and consume our time, energy, and attention. We have hired ourselves out to false masters, and we have ended up tired and empty and lost. Forgive us, O God, and set us free. Teach us to recognize which voices call to us behind the choices we face, that we might hear and know your voice and follow you alone… (silent prayer) Pastor: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Congregation: In the name of Jesus Christ, we ARE forgiven! * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
No. 160, sts. 1, 3, 4, 5
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:15) PASTOR: Members of the household of God, we rejoice to recognize 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 these children and their families 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
* 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.
Mack Wilberg
PRAYER TIME and THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. David Williamson 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 ANTHEM
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.
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Chancel Choir and St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra
* PRAISE TO GOD
“Sanctus” (from Requiem for the Living) Chancel Choir and St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra 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
Rev. David Williamson
SCRIPTURE Matthew 4:1-11 Scripture Readers 8:00 Becky Sondgeroth MESSAGE * HYMN
Dan Forrest
9:15 Cathy Bryant Eisenhower
“Racing Through Life: Respecting the Cautions” “I Need Thee Every Hour”
Rev. Rob Fuquay No. 397, sts. 1, 2, 3
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
“Lead On, O King Eternal” The St. Luke’s Side-by-Side Orchestra
arr. Steve Dunn