Congratulations to today’s Confirmation class! This year has been an important one in your faith journey, and we welcome you today as the newest members of St. Luke’s! 9:15 SERVICE
Congratulations Confirmands
Leader: Taylor Greene Peer Leaders: Cara Christensen & Bailey Middaugh Emily Bultinck Anika Dean Hannah Eads Emma Harmon Caitlin Morton Caroline Polak Elisa Stratton Leader: Kelli Dugan Peer Leaders: Allie Wineland & Brooke Hosfeld Elizabeth Grout Ashton Hillenbrand Elise Klinestiver Sydney Paquette Emily Schopmeyer Laryn Zvokel Leader: Dawn McCord Peer Leaders: Katie Sinicki & Kelly Harris Melody Barrows Gretchen Tull Leader: Anthony Dean Peer Leaders: Ryan Urbanowich & Jackson McCord Camden Bolling Aidan Harris Graham Hatfield Jacob Leising-Yeager Ben Lupton Ryan McNarney Leo Milletary Kevin Morton Austin Roberts John Robinson Leader: Kevin Davis Peer Leaders: Sam Greathouse & Max Frieden Zach Collins Ben Frische Will Hurdle Carson McCord Jared Schingel Nicholas Thompson Ryan Tilev
10:45 SERVICE
Leader: Dawn McCord Peer Leaders: Katie Sinicki & Kelly Harris Maddie Butler Meredith Lipps Megan Taylor Regan Whistler Jillian Whitson Leader: Patti Hurdle Peer Leaders: Jackie Adams, Gretchen Gregor & Abby Meredith Rebekah Davidson Kenzie Dickson Ava Dugan Madeline Hatfield Bailey Saltsgaver Ashley Witucki Leader: Sloan McCord Peer Leader: Fillip Beyl Jack Dedon Karl Hostetler Clay Jarosinski Derek Karmolinski Jacob Pitz Mason Schafer Aaron Seuring Sam Stage Leader: Kevin Davis Peer Leaders: Sam Greathouse & Max Frieden Caleb Davidson Will Day Brayden Dedon Garrett Lloyd Connor Pearson Dylan Rinehart Riley Robinson Graham Walker
Opportunities to Seek For more information go to www.stlukesumc.com. Type the class name in the search box; contact Jilliane Pruiett, pruiettj@stlukesumc.com; or visit the Adult Ministries information table in the West Passage.
SOULfeast Retreat – July 13-17 • Lake Junaluska, NC – Pastor Rob Fuquay, featured pastor; early registration June 1. Register online: http://soulfeast.upperroom.org. I Corinthians: The Challenges of Life Together – Wednesdays, May 21-July 2 • 6-8PM • Parlor – Examine the problems of the Christian community and find practical advice and principles for overcoming the challenges of life together. Book available in Oasis bookstore. Discover Your God-Given Gifts - Mondays, June 2 and 9 • 6:30-8PM • E104 – Explore your God-given abilities to serve others. Love Does Small Groups Still Forming 10:45AM Sundays • May 18 - June 15 – Led by Bob Turnquist; E107/109 (May 18) & W125 (remaining sessions) 5:15PM Wednesdays • May 21 - June 18 – Led by Rev. Kim King; E105
Opportunities for Children & Youth Musical Theater Day Camp June 23-27 • Registration extended to May 30 – Rising 2nd 6th graders will learn to sing, dance and act, as well as consider significant life lessons. Register at www.stlukesumc.com. SpringHill Day Camp July 7-10 • 9AM - 4PM – Day Camp for rising 1st through 5th grade students. Learn more at www.stlukesumc.com/ministries/children. Registration costs $159/camper. Summer Splash July 21-25 – Vacation Bible school program for age 3 through 5th grade children. Learn more www.stlukesumc.com/ ministries/children. Registration cost, $25/child or $60 maximum per family. Pick up a copy of Connections magazine, visit www.stlukesumc. com, subscribe to our e-newsletters, or scan on smartphone:
Encourage One Another Sunday, May 18, 2014 ST. LUKE’S SERVICES 8 & 9:15AM - Traditional 10:45AM - Contemporary
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians
THE GARDEN 8:15, 9:15 & 10:15AM Beef & Boards Theatre
love of God for all creation.
gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the
ENTRY.POINT 10:30AM - Oak Hill Mansion CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM - Monthly, 3rd Sunday, Sanctuary LATER@ST. LUKE’S 6:00PM - Robertson Chapel
100 West 86th Street • Indianapolis IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
Congratulations to today’s Confirmation class! This year has been an important one in your faith journey, and we welcome you today as the newest members of St. Luke’s! 9:15 SERVICE
Congratulations Confirmands
Leader: Taylor Greene Peer Leaders: Cara Christensen & Bailey Middaugh Emily Bultinck Anika Dean Hannah Eads Emma Harmon Caitlin Morton Caroline Polak Elisa Stratton Leader: Kelli Dugan Peer Leaders: Allie Wineland & Brooke Hosfeld Elizabeth Grout Ashton Hillenbrand Elise Klinestiver Sydney Paquette Emily Schopmeyer Laryn Zvokel Leader: Dawn McCord Peer Leaders: Katie Sinicki & Kelly Harris Melody Barrows Gretchen Tull Leader: Anthony Dean Peer Leaders: Ryan Urbanowich & Jackson McCord Camden Bolling Aidan Harris Graham Hatfield Jacob Leising-Yeager Ben Lupton Ryan McNarney Leo Milletary Kevin Morton Austin Roberts John Robinson Leader: Kevin Davis Peer Leaders: Sam Greathouse & Max Frieden Zach Collins Ben Frische Will Hurdle Carson McCord Jared Schingel Nicholas Thompson Ryan Tilev
10:45 SERVICE
Leader: Dawn McCord Peer Leaders: Katie Sinicki & Kelly Harris Maddie Butler Meredith Lipps Megan Taylor Regan Whistler Jillian Whitson Leader: Patti Hurdle Peer Leaders: Jackie Adams, Gretchen Gregor & Abby Meredith Rebekah Davidson Kenzie Dickson Ava Dugan Madeline Hatfield Bailey Saltsgaver Ashley Witucki Leader: Sloan McCord Peer Leader: Fillip Beyl Jack Dedon Karl Hostetler Clay Jarosinski Derek Karmolinski Jacob Pitz Mason Schafer Aaron Seuring Sam Stage Leader: Kevin Davis Peer Leaders: Sam Greathouse & Max Frieden Caleb Davidson Will Day Brayden Dedon Garrett Lloyd Connor Pearson Dylan Rinehart Riley Robinson Graham Walker
Opportunities to Seek For more information go to www.stlukesumc.com. Type the class name in the search box; contact Jilliane Pruiett, pruiettj@stlukesumc.com; or visit the Adult Ministries information table in the West Passage.
SOULfeast Retreat – July 13-17 • Lake Junaluska, NC – Pastor Rob Fuquay, featured pastor; early registration June 1. Register online: http://soulfeast.upperroom.org. I Corinthians: The Challenges of Life Together – Wednesdays, May 21-July 2 • 6-8PM • Parlor – Examine the problems of the Christian community and find practical advice and principles for overcoming the challenges of life together. Book available in Oasis bookstore. Discover Your God-Given Gifts - Mondays, June 2 and 9 • 6:30-8PM • E104 – Explore your God-given abilities to serve others. Love Does Small Groups Still Forming 10:45AM Sundays • May 18 - June 15 – Led by Bob Turnquist; E107/109 (May 18) & W125 (remaining sessions) 5:15PM Wednesdays • May 21 - June 18 – Led by Rev. Kim King; E105
Opportunities for Children & Youth Musical Theater Day Camp June 23-27 • Registration extended to May 30 – Rising 2nd 6th graders will learn to sing, dance and act, as well as consider significant life lessons. Register at www.stlukesumc.com. SpringHill Day Camp July 7-10 • 9AM - 4PM – Day Camp for rising 1st through 5th grade students. Learn more at www.stlukesumc.com/ministries/children. Registration costs $159/camper. Summer Splash July 21-25 – Vacation Bible school program for age 3 through 5th grade children. Learn more www.stlukesumc.com/ ministries/children. Registration cost, $25/child or $60 maximum per family. Pick up a copy of Connections magazine, visit www.stlukesumc. com, subscribe to our e-newsletters, or scan on smartphone:
Encourage One Another Sunday, May 18, 2014 ST. LUKE’S SERVICES 8 & 9:15AM - Traditional 10:45AM - Contemporary
St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians
THE GARDEN 8:15, 9:15 & 10:15AM Beef & Boards Theatre
love of God for all creation.
gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the
ENTRY.POINT 10:30AM - Oak Hill Mansion CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM - Monthly, 3rd Sunday, 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
GUESTS If this is your first visit, please stop at our Welcome Center in the Narthex for a special gift. Pick up our “New Here” guide to learn how to get involved at St. Luke’s.
Sunday, May 18, 2014 8:00, 9:15 and 10:45AM
Think Ahead on Mission – 2015 Mission Trips • Sierra Leone • January & February – 15 days, $3,400; 10 days, $2,900. For more information and registration visit www.stlukesumc.com.
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
Scripture:
Sermon Title: Encourage One Another 1 Thessalonians 5:11-12 So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it. (The Message) Acts 4:36-37 There was a Levite, a native of Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”). He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. (NRSV)
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 backs 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 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 available in Room E126. Junior High and High School students gather in Luke’s Lodge 9:30AM & 6-7:30PM Sundays.
Spring Sermon Series TWEaks: Making “WE” Work May 25: Wait for One Another
Joys & Concerns Congratulations: Jay Forbes & Andrea Forte and Sylvia Forbes on the birth of daughter and granddaughter Mira Ann Forbes Kaelin Sullivan & James DeChant on their wedding of May 17 Colten Elkin, Sarah Redman and Michael Wood for winning this year’s $1,500 Christian Life Scholarships Condolences: Amanda Callahan on the death of her father Stanley Callahan Joe & June Sergi on the death of his father Frank Sergi
SAWS Ministry – Sundays • East Passage Outreach Post – Stop by to volunteer for this ramp-building ministry to low-income persons otherwise trapped in their homes. Projects available each week. Used Computers – June 7 • 10AM - 1PM • Front parking lot – Donate your no-longer-used computers. Hard drives wiped professionally, tax receipts offered. Units to go to West African schools. Other items that plug in are welcome. Fee for TV drop off $10/unit. Hands-on Mission Trip – $200 registration by Aug. 31 (Trip: Sept. 14-17) – Adults will support the Midwest Mission Distribution Center near Springfield, IL. Housing is provided at the mission center.
New & Upcoming Opportunities Welcome to our Guests! Find a “New Here?” guide in your pew or at our Welcome Center (first-timers have a gift waiting). Lunch with the Pastors on June 1! COMING SOON Picnic at Indiana UM Children’s Home – June 1 • 4-6PM Tour the facilities, play in the activity center, enjoy the entertainment. Lunch provided. Feel free to bring a side dish! RSVP by May 25 to Beth & Regan at umw@stlukesumc.com. Fever Faith Family Night – June 29 • Banker’s Life Fieldhouse – Tamika Catchings tells her faith story post game. Game tickets discounted until June 1. Flyers in Narthex today offer more info. NOTES:
Announcements
Welcome!
Today in Worship
Opportunities to Share
GUESTS If this is your first visit, please stop at our Welcome Center in the Narthex for a special gift. Pick up our “New Here” guide to learn how to get involved at St. Luke’s.
Sunday, May 18, 2014 8:00, 9:15 and 10:45AM
Think Ahead on Mission – 2015 Mission Trips • Sierra Leone • January & February – 15 days, $3,400; 10 days, $2,900. For more information and registration visit www.stlukesumc.com.
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
Scripture:
Sermon Title: Encourage One Another 1 Thessalonians 5:11-12 So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it. (The Message) Acts 4:36-37 There was a Levite, a native of Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”). He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. (NRSV)
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 backs 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 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 available in Room E126. Junior High and High School students gather in Luke’s Lodge 9:30AM & 6-7:30PM Sundays.
Spring Sermon Series TWEaks: Making “WE” Work May 25: Wait for One Another
Joys & Concerns Congratulations: Jay Forbes & Andrea Forte and Sylvia Forbes on the birth of daughter and granddaughter Mira Ann Forbes Kaelin Sullivan & James DeChant on their wedding of May 17 Colten Elkin, Sarah Redman and Michael Wood for winning this year’s $1,500 Christian Life Scholarships Condolences: Amanda Callahan on the death of her father Stanley Callahan Joe & June Sergi on the death of his father Frank Sergi
SAWS Ministry – Sundays • East Passage Outreach Post – Stop by to volunteer for this ramp-building ministry to low-income persons otherwise trapped in their homes. Projects available each week. Used Computers – June 7 • 10AM - 1PM • Front parking lot – Donate your no-longer-used computers. Hard drives wiped professionally, tax receipts offered. Units to go to West African schools. Other items that plug in are welcome. Fee for TV drop off $10/unit. Hands-on Mission Trip – $200 registration by Aug. 31 (Trip: Sept. 14-17) – Adults will support the Midwest Mission Distribution Center near Springfield, IL. Housing is provided at the mission center.
New & Upcoming Opportunities Welcome to our Guests! Find a “New Here?” guide in your pew or at our Welcome Center (first-timers have a gift waiting). Lunch with the Pastors on June 1! COMING SOON Picnic at Indiana UM Children’s Home – June 1 • 4-6PM Tour the facilities, play in the activity center, enjoy the entertainment. Lunch provided. Feel free to bring a side dish! RSVP by May 25 to Beth & Regan at umw@stlukesumc.com. Fever Faith Family Night – June 29 • Banker’s Life Fieldhouse – Tamika Catchings tells her faith story post game. Game tickets discounted until June 1. Flyers in Narthex today offer more info. NOTES:
Announcements
ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, May 18, 2014 PRELUDE
5th Sunday of Easter: White
“Higher Ground” “Victory Song” The St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
WELCOME and INVOCATION * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:
arr. Dan Goeller arr. David Clydesdale
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
No. 577
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.
ANTHEM
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. “Glorious Everlasting” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
Thomas Cousins
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. * Standing, if able
“St. Patrick’s Hymn” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
Rev. David Williamson “God of Grace and God of Glory”
* GLORY TO GOD
ANNOUNCEMENTS Dan Forrest
* 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
Rev. David Williamson I Thessalonians 5:11-12 (The Message), Acts 4:36-37 (NRSV) 8:00 Gary Chambers, 9:15 Melody Barrows
MESSAGE SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION
“Encourage One Another”
Rev. Rob Fuquay
(9:15)
Congregation’s Welcome to the Confirmands We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ’s holy church, and bid you welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service. With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that, surrounded by steadfast love, you may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. * HYMN
“The Church’s One Foundation”
No. 546, sts. 1, 2, 5
“Victory Song”
arr. David Clydesdale
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, May 18, 2014 PRELUDE
5th Sunday of Easter: White
“Higher Ground” “Victory Song” The St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
WELCOME and INVOCATION * HYMN * CREED Leader: All:
arr. Dan Goeller arr. David Clydesdale
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
No. 577
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.
ANTHEM
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. “Glorious Everlasting” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
Thomas Cousins
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. * Standing, if able
“St. Patrick’s Hymn” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
Rev. David Williamson “God of Grace and God of Glory”
* GLORY TO GOD
ANNOUNCEMENTS Dan Forrest
* 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
Rev. David Williamson I Thessalonians 5:11-12 (The Message), Acts 4:36-37 (NRSV) 8:00 Gary Chambers, 9:15 Melody Barrows
MESSAGE SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION
“Encourage One Another”
Rev. Rob Fuquay
(9:15)
Congregation’s Welcome to the Confirmands We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ’s holy church, and bid you welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service. With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that, surrounded by steadfast love, you may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. * HYMN
“The Church’s One Foundation”
No. 546, sts. 1, 2, 5
“Victory Song”
arr. David Clydesdale
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, May 18th 10:45
5th Easter Sunday: White
Welcome to St. Luke’s and the 10:45 service! Be sure to fill out the “New Here?” brochure (in the pew rack or at the Welcome Center) to let us know how we may serve you best. Just drop the form in the offering basket, or hand it to your section host. We’re so glad you’re here!
OFFERTORY SONG PRELUDE
“High Ground” St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
I Thessalonians 5:11-12 (The Message), Acts 4:36-37 (NRSV)
Ava Dugan
Fran Wyatt MESSAGE
* WORSHIP
Israel Houghton/Aaron Lindsey
Dan Goeller SCRIPTURE
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP
“Not Forgotten”
“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
“Encourage One Another”
Rev. Rob Fuquay
Rick Founds SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION
REFLECTION
“What Wondrous Love is This?”
Fernando Ortega
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
* Standing, if able
Rev. Rob Fuquay
Congregation’s Welcome to the Confirmands We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ’s holy church, and bid you welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service. With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that, surrounded by steadfast love, you may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. POST MESSAGE WORSHIP
* BENEDICTION
“This City is Yours”
Mack Brock/Chris Brown/Wade Joye
ORDER OF WORSHIP Sunday, May 18th 10:45
5th Easter Sunday: White
Welcome to St. Luke’s and the 10:45 service! Be sure to fill out the “New Here?” brochure (in the pew rack or at the Welcome Center) to let us know how we may serve you best. Just drop the form in the offering basket, or hand it to your section host. We’re so glad you’re here!
OFFERTORY SONG PRELUDE
“High Ground” St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
I Thessalonians 5:11-12 (The Message), Acts 4:36-37 (NRSV)
Ava Dugan
Fran Wyatt MESSAGE
* WORSHIP
Israel Houghton/Aaron Lindsey
Dan Goeller SCRIPTURE
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP
“Not Forgotten”
“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
“Encourage One Another”
Rev. Rob Fuquay
Rick Founds SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION
REFLECTION
“What Wondrous Love is This?”
Fernando Ortega
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
* Standing, if able
Rev. Rob Fuquay
Congregation’s Welcome to the Confirmands We rejoice to recognize you as members of Christ’s holy church, and bid you welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service. With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that, surrounded by steadfast love, you may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. POST MESSAGE WORSHIP
* BENEDICTION
“This City is Yours”
Mack Brock/Chris Brown/Wade Joye