B-I-N-G-O! The Commission on Children's Ministries invites you and your friends, family and neighbors to join us for an exciting night of Family Bingo on Saturday, August 18 from 4:306:30PM in the Great Hall. This fun-filled night is part of our "Back to Church" weekend! There will be plenty of yummy snacks, pizza, great prizes and fellowship. “B-4” you make plans, be sure to pick up your tickets at The Track (East Passage) between services on July 29, August 5 and 12, or at the door on the 18th. Tickets are $5/person; maximum of $20/household. If you have any questions or wish to donate a prize for the event, please email us at thetrack@stlukesumc.com, or call Jamalyn Peigh Williamson at 846-3404 x384. Donated items such as gift certificates, services, merchandise or gently used toys are a very important part of the festivities and serve as the primary prizes.
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COMMUNION Later on the Lawn/ Blessing of the Backpacks Later@St. Luke’s announces its annual Later on the Lawn and Backpack Blessing on Sunday, August 5, 6PM in the Great Hall. All are invited to be blessed: teachers, aides, principals, administrators, secretaries, cooks, librarians, janitors, and bus drivers… come to church to be blessed, affirmed in your vocation, and be encouraged as you serve children of various families in your daily work! ••• This community outreach is a combination of a live Jazz and Gospel Concert for all St. Luke’s UMC congregations and its neighbors. Enjoy a meal of burgers and dogs prepared with all the trimmings. The meal will be served at 5:30PM with the concert starting at 6PM. Tickets for the meal are $10/person. Children under 12 eat free. Tickets may be purchased at www.stlukesumc.com or in the church office.
St. Luke’s 101 St. Luke’s 101 is now a four-week series! Wednesdays, August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6:30-8:30PM in N101. We begin the series with a "Progressive Dinner Tour.” Salads are served in Luke's Lodge, main course in Fellowship Hall and dessert in the Missions’ building. We will visit places around the church between each course. Learn about the programs of the church and meet clergy, staff and volunteers. Cost: $15— scholarships are available. Register at www.stlukesumc.com (search St. Luke's 101) or contact Linda at 846-3404 x306 or mcglothlinl@stlukesumc.com. If you have questions about the 101 class, call Mary Katherine at 846-3404 x365.
Make Your Voice Heard The St. Luke's Visioning Task Force has been working to discern the direction God wants St. Luke's go. During the month of August, members of the congregation will be asked to complete a survey about how and why they're connected to St. Luke's. The data we gather will help us gain a greater understanding of who worships at St. Luke's and what their main motivators are for being part of the St. Luke's family. We'll combine that information with other research we've done and use it to identify four or five ministry area "thrusts" to focus on over the next five to ten years. The more information we gather now, the better able we'll be to undertake the next phase of the Visioning process: articulating a plan to support the picture of our future. Starting August 1, you will be able to access a link to the survey on our website. Links will also be sent out via the all-church e-newsletter and weekly Rev.e-lations. For those individuals who do not have a computer or who need assistance completing the survey, both will be available in the church office Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM, and Sunday mornings. If sharing your thoughts with the Task Force isn’t incentive enough, upon completion of the survey, the survey taker will have the option to enter his/her name into a drawing for the following: iPad 2 (donated), Kindle Touch (two available) or $25 Oasis gift cards (four available). We strongly urge our congregation to participate in this important information gathering tool. If you have any questions, please email visiontaskforce@stlukesumc.com, or call the church office at 846-3404.
St. Luke’s is an open
community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation. We envision being transformed by God and
transforming the world
into a
compassionate, just, inclusive, Christ-like community. This issue lists upcoming events August through mid-September 2012. The deadlines for submitting announcements for the 2012 COMMUNION MONTHLY: August 6 for September issue (publishes 8/26) September 10 for October issue (publishes 9/30)
COMMUNION MONTHLY:
a publication of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.846.3404 • www.stlukesumc.com A PDF version of this publication is available online. Send your announcements to Lori Crantford at crantfordl@stlukesumc.com or leave them in her mailbox in the main office. Notices of births, deaths and weddings should be given to Sylvia Forbes (forbess@stlukesumc.com or 846-3404 x343) and can be left with her weekly to be published in the Worship Guide.
All classes, events and groups are open to all; church membership or affiliation is not required for participation. WELCOME TO ST. LUKE’S!
THANK YOU!
ADULT EDUCATION
Million Dollar Reduction in Debt
To pre-register for a class, go to www.stlukesumc.com/ getinvolved/classes, or contact Linda McGlothlin at 846-3404 x306 or at mcglothlinl@stlukesumc.com. Oasis = Oasis Bookstore and Gift Shop located inside St. Luke’s.
The St. Luke’s Finance Committee would like to thank you for your continued support of the Trust God No Matter What Capital Campaign. We are happy to report that another $150,000 additional principal payment on our debt was made in June. This brings to $1,000,000 the additional principal payments paid since April 2011. Our debt balance is approximately $2.67 million, as your incoming pledge payments allow us to continue this accelerated reduction. Our monthly mortgage payments are paid from the Trust God pledges received from you. We remain grateful to Salin Bank for providing our excellent mortgage financing. Due to our accelerated payments, Salin Bank recently lowered our mortgage payment each month to $16,735.
Professional Women’s Breakfast Fellowship Tuesday, August 21, 7-8AM, Luke’s Lodge. Donations appreciated; reservations helpful. Give yourself the gift of an hour! Gather with others for the sharing of personal and inspirational stories, exploring ways to strengthen our Christian witness in our professional spaces and giving support to one another as we continue along life’s journey. If you (and friends) are able to join us, please contact Joni Clark at jonidclark@yahoo.com.
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DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY FALL 2012
Disciple Bible Study Orientation Sunday, August 19, Parlor. Choose one of the following options: 10:45-11:45AM or Noon1:00PM. Come gain an overview of the study and the materials for the class which you’ve registered. Meet your leader(s) as well as fellow classmates and get your room assignment. Receive the first assignment so you will be ready for your first day of class. Led by Susan Fuquay.
Disciple I Sundays beginning August 26, 6-8PM. LEADER: Larry Landis. A life-transforming 34-week class that offers an overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. A strong commitment to 20-30 minutes of daily reading is needed. No previous Bible knowledge is necessary. You will read 70% of the Bible. At the end of this class you will understand the flow of the Bible and how it all fits together. Study Manual/ Study Bible needed.
Disciple I – Fast Track A condensed version of the traditional Disciple I class. The Old Testament will run 12 weeks August-November, finishing before Thanksgiving. The New Testament will run 12 weeks January-March, finishing before Easter. Expect 20-30 minutes of daily homework. Study Manual/Study Bible needed. FIVE OPTIONS
1. Sundays beginning August 25 (skips Labor Day weekend), 10:45AM-Noon. LEADER: Susan Fuquay 2. Tuesdays beginning August 28, Noon-1:15PM. LEADER: Susan Fuquay 3. Tuesdays beginning August 28, 6:45-8PM (For younger couples). LEADERS: Jim and Debbie Bushfield 4. Wednesdays beginning August 29, 7-8:15PM. LEADER: Gary Scott 5. Thursdays beginning September 6, 7-8:15PM. LEADER: Sandy Harlan
Disciple I Online Course Tuesdays beginning August 14, 9-10PM. LEADER: Gary Larsen. Join a group of people who will log in to the class each week together. A study Bible, high-speed internet access, Disciple Bible Study Manual, microphone and earphones or headset are needed. St. Luke’s will offer one online Disciple I class, or join other online options with participants from around the country. Go to www.beadisciple.com for info.
Disciple II, Into the Word Into the World Thursdays beginning August 30, 10-11:30AM. LEADER: Judy Shaffer. This 32-week study covers Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. PREREQUISITE: Disciple I. Study Manual/Study Bible needed.
Disciple II – Fast Track This class will cover the same material as the 32-week class but will be condensed to 24 weeks and a 75-minute format. PREREQUISITE: Disciple I. Class breaks between Thanksgiving to after the New Year. Study Manual/Study Bible needed. TWO OPTIONS
1. Tuesdays beginning August 28, Noon-1:15PM. LEADER: Bill Eckert 2. Thursdays beginning August 30, 7-8:15PM. LEADER: Bill Eckert
Disciple III, Remember Who You Are Mondays beginning August 27, 7-8:30PM. Leader: Marti Hunsucker. This 32-week class covers The Prophets and The Letters of Paul. PREREQUISITE: Disciple I. Meets AugustMay, breaks for holidays. Study Manual/Study Bible needed.
Disciple IV, Under the Tree of Life Thursdays beginning August 30, 7-8:30PM. LEADER: Charles Ewing. This 32-week class covers the Writings in the Old Testament. New Testament scripture includes John and Revelation. PREREQUISITE: Disciple I. Meets August to May, breaks for holidays. Study Manual/Study Bible needed.
Christian Believer Details to be announced – see website. LEADERS: Ed Simpson, Ann Fallis. A 30-week study for people who are strong in their knowledge of the Bible. It is a study of the classical doctrine of the Christian Faith. The class focuses on the formation of the early church, our creeds, church history and how our theology was formed. PREREQUISITE: Disciple I. Disciple II, III and IV are strongly suggested. Study Manual/Study Bible needed.
Disciple Lite Thursdays beginning September 20, 10-11:30AM. Leaders: Chris Thornsberry, Maria Blake. An eight-week introduction to the Old Testament. Participants are encouraged to spend five-ten minutes daily in preparation. Format is similar to Disciple Bible Study. Disciple Lite New Testament will begin in January as a new class. Workbook/Bible needed.
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Three Simple Questions:
The Hunger Games
A Conversation Carried on Throughout History
Sundays, September 9-30,10:45AM-Noon, Luke’s Lodge. Preregistration helpful. Book available in Oasis. Back by popular demand…and expanded! Across the nation, people are discussing The Hunger Games—the characters, the plot, the comparisons to historical events and science fiction movies/novels as well as the ethics of it all. What is it about this story that captures the interest of students and adults alike? What themes express the experiences of youth and young adults in today’s society that leaders need to pay attention to? What biblical parallels can be found within The Hunger Games trilogy that may surprise readers? What does hope look like for a different world we can help shape? Join with others of all generations as we explore the questions of life raised by author Suzanne Collins, yet pondered by us all at one time or another. Led by Stephanie Eft, Associate Director of Youth Ministries and Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries.
Tuesdays, August 28, September 11 & 25, 9:30-11AM in the Parlor. Pre-registration recommended. Childcare available upon request. Book available in Oasis. Author Rueben P. Job explores three questions at the center of our faith— questions that all major religions try to answer and around which there seems to be much confusion: Who is God? Who am I? Who are we together? Discover the greatness and goodness of God, the value of every beloved child of God, and the impact we can have in the world when we live as Jesus lived. Led by Rev. Marsha Hutchinson, St. Luke’s Associate Pastor.
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People Wednesdays, September 5–October 31, 9:3011AM in E105. Book available in the Oasis. This book, authored by Harold S. Kushner, offers a very moving and humane approach to understanding life's storms. It raises many questions that will challenge your mind and test your faith regarding the ultimate questions of life and death. Kushner, a Jewish rabbi facing his own child's fatal illness, deftly guides us through the inadequacies of the traditional answers to the problem of evil, then provides a uniquely practical and compassionate answer that has appealed to millions of readers across all religious creeds. Remarkable for its intensely relevant real-life examples and its fluid prose, this book cannot go unread by anyone who has ever been troubled by the question, "Why me?" Led by Dr. Marion Miller, St. Luke’s Associate Pastor.
Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays, September 5-October 31, 1-2PM in E105. Religion and Science: Pathways to Truth. More than a dozen world experts consider how religion and science might coexist and even complement one another in the 21st Century. The nine DVD-based lessons include: Friends or Foes? The Story of a Complex Relationship; Truth in Science and Religion; God and Nature; Creation and Evolution; What Does It Mean to Be Human?; The God of Hope and the End of the World; Religion, Science, and Ethics: New Frontiers; and, Creation Care. Led by Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries.
CARE MINISTRIES
Creative Aging: Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World Sundays, September 16-30, 11AM-Noon in E213. Pre-registration helpful. Book available in Oasis. Sometimes called “the third stage of life,” retirement years can be an important time to explore spiritual dimensions, gifts and experiences, especially when retirement suddenly removes career roles and even personal identity. Our culture claims, “You can have it all.” Our bodies respond, “No…there are limits.” How do we learn to live with limits and let some things go in order to make space for new adventures, learning and life? Join Rev. Marsha Hutchinson and other “boomers” to share the journey in creative possibilities of reclaiming hidden gifts, purpose and call.
The Second Thousand Years of Christianity Wednesdays, September 19–December 12 (no class 11/21), 7–8:30PM in E105. Pre-registration recommended. Childcare is available upon request. Utilizing material produced by television’s A&E station, study the growth of Christianity from the Crusades and the Reformation to the changes of Vatican II. Each presentation is illuminated through extensive use of historical documents, commentary from renowned scholars, and video visits to the sites where history was made. Led by Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries.
Be a Stephen Minister Training classes begin Tuesday, September 4. Applications are available now in the West Passage and online. Stephen Ministry is a wonderful way to grow in your faith by serving your fellow man. Stephen Ministers meet one-on-one with people in many difficult situations. Perhaps a person would just like someone to talk to while they recover from an illness, or parent young children, or make a new life after a divorce. If you have questions, contact Mary Katherine at 846-3404 x365 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES The Track’s vision is to help children discover God’s love, celebrate families, live out the teachings of Jesus every day and share God’s love with others.
August at The Track Our virtue for August is CONTENTMENT. Contentment has nothing to do with how you look, what you have, where you are, or what you do. Contentment is about who you trust. Our contentment is about more than our personal happiness. It is a demonstration of our daily trust in God. Contentment is choosing to be happy with what you’ve got. Our monthly memory verse hints at the secret to being content. “I have learned to be content no matter what happens to me. I know what it’s like not to have what I need. I also know what it’s like to have more than I need. I have learned the secret of being content no matter what happens.” (PHILIPPIANS 4:11B-12A)
August at the Mini-Track The kids will be learning “God is always with me.” Their memory verse is “God is with you wherever you go.” (JOSHUA 1:9 NIV) If Pre-K kids are able to recite the memory verse to the Small Group Leader, they get a special sticker for their Pit Pass.
Volunteers Needed We are in need of Small Group Leaders for all ages for the upcoming school year. Leading a Small Group will offer you an opportunity to not only connect with children, but also help them connect with each other and build community. We are looking for adults who are willing to be a consistent person in the children’s lives. If you are interested in investing in the children of St. Luke’s, please contact thetrack@stlukesumc.com.
Time to Rev Up Your Engines! August 19 is the kick off for our 2012-13 Track events. All Preschool children will report to their new rooms for the year, and elementary will head to Winner's Circle in Robertson Chapel at 9:30 and 11:00AM. We have a special day planned including a dunk tank (guess who is in it?), and Team Fan Force United will be here with their Indy Race Car! Come get your picture taken with the car and learn about all the exciting things happening at The Track this year!
Dunk a Pastor All kids who have a parent like The Track on Facebook or follow us on Twitter before August 19 will have a chance to dunk Pastor Jamalyn in a dunk tank at the Back to School celebration Sunday, August 19. Your kids will not want to miss this chance... take action today!
Parent Information Sessions The first day of school. Whether it's the start of preschool or the start of kindergarten, it is a big moment. We are releasing our children into a new environment, entrusting them into someone else's hands to teach and shape and mold. The same thing applies for Sunday School, and we know it is a big deal when you release your children into our care. This year, we are designing programs for preschool and kindergarten families to help parents understand what it is that we're teaching and how we as a church are trying to support their efforts to raise great kids. We hope you'll join us on August 19 (for preschool parents) or August 26 (for kindergarten parents) in E107/109 during the Sunday School hour. As your children are getting settled into their new classes, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other parents and learn how to connect what they're learning here at church with your daily life at home. Please RSVP to hachm@stlukesumc.com (for preschool) or myhanda@ stlukesumc.com (for kindergarten). We look forward to seeing you and kicking off a great year together!
Family Camping Weekend—Save the Date! St. Luke’s annual Family Camping Weekend: September 2830 at Camp Tecumseh. See details on page 6.
New Check-In System We're excited to launch a new computerized check-in system (CheckPoint) in Children's Ministries. Parents should register their children in this new system in The Track area (East Passage). There will be three computer kiosks located across from the pager desk in The Track, and staff available to assist you. Once registered, the printer will produce a name badge for each child as well as a corresponding badge for the parent to use when picking up their child(ren). Parents who are missing their name badges will only be allowed to pick up their children by obtaining permission of the children's ministry staff. Volunteers will not release a child without a badge. The CheckPoint system will provide a greater level of organization during the check-in procedure, improvement in the collection of attendance data, and an increase in the efficiency of our overall administration. But most importantly, the automated system will heighten the overall security of children's ministry and increase parental confidence that each child is as safe as possible while within the walls of St. Luke's UMC.
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CHILDREN’S MUSIC All Children’s Music Ensembles are on break until rehearsals begin in August. Registration is ongoing. If you would like to register your child in one of the following ensembles for the 2012-2013 season, contact Debra Nethercott, Children’s Music Director, at nethercottd@stlukesumc.com or 846-3404 x329. All groups rehearse in E208 and/or E207, 2nd floor, East Wing.
Genesis
The Choristers
Rehearses Sundays, 8:50-9:20AM Ages 3 ½ -5 by 9/1/12 Movement and music activities including ringing bells, playing rhythm instruments and singing sacred songs.
Rehearses Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15PM Grades 3-8 (treble voices) A select group of singers, by audition only. (Interested high school students should see Miss Deb for information.)
Elementary Music Program
Voice for Life
Rehearses Sundays, 10:25-11:30AM Rehearsals will not interfere with Family Fuel Grades K-5 Activities of this group include singing, movement and an instrumental program: Orff instruments and choir chimes. MUSIC ASSISTANT: Gay Talbert
Meets Tuesdays, 6-6:30PM This is a program of instruction for music theory, ear training, music history, church history and overall musical training. Participants can earn RSCM ribbons and medals. The program is open to any singer who participates in the Tuesday evening program—Middle School Singers and The Choristers. Interested singers, grades 3-8, from the community are welcome to participate.
Middle School Choir Rehearses Tuesdays, 7:15-8PM Grades 6-8 An outstanding group of youth singers who participate regularly in worship services in the St. Luke’s Sanctuary. (Interested high school students should see Miss Deb for information.)
Handbell Choirs Meets Sundays, 11:15AM-Noon Grades 3+ DIRECTOR: Donita Murphy-Sims
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Fox Hill Elementary The school year starts August 6, and much help is needed. Volunteer at Fox Hill Elementary school and experience the joy that so many other St Luke's members have. Your service to the students and faculty at Fox Hill will surely have a huge positive effect on the children you assist, but beware; you are likely to get more than you give. From LUKE 18:16 NIV..."But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Join the fun in serving at Fox Hill. Volunteer opportunities include direct tutoring, mentoring, and administrative help. Complete the volunteer form at www.stlukesumc.com/outreach/community/school or contact Tom Lange at tom.c.lange@gmail.com.
FAMILY MINISTRIES Family Camping Weekend Mark your calendar for our annual family camping weekend at Camp Tecumseh September 28-30. Adult price for 1 night/3 meals is $64/person. Kids for 1 night/3 meals is $30/person. Adult rate for 2 nights/4 meals is $92/person. Kids for 2 nights/4 meals is $40/person. Come enjoy all the activities with your kids—canoeing, fishing, archery, horseback riding, rock climbing, and the infamous "Ga-Ga" pit—while connecting with other St. Luke's families. Registration available now at www.stlukesumc.com.
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Three Big Questions for the Frantic Family
Disciples Class for Young Couples
Families at St. Luke's come in all shapes, sizes, and makeups. One thing that seems common to us all, though, is the feeling of being stressed and over-stretched. But according to leadership expert Patrick Lencioni, what families need most is not less activity, but rather more clarity around what activities they pursue and why. Come join us on Sundays, September 9 and 23 for a two-week study based on Lencioni's The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family. Class will be held in E107/109 from 5:30-7PM, childcare provided. See what defining your core values and top priorities can do to enhance your daily family life.
Want to learn more about the Bible? Ever thought of doing a Bible study with your spouse? This fall we'll be offering a special Disciples class for young couples to grow in their knowledge of the Bible together, led by Jim and Debbie Bushfield on 12 Tuesdays from 6:45-8PM. While Disciple is open to anyone, regardless of their knowledge level of the Bible, it does require a commitment to consistent reading during the week—on average two to three chapters of the Bible each day. In return for this commitment, what would you gain? A great group of young couples to be close friends with at church. A solid understanding of the Bible. A huge boost in your spiritual life. And a strong foundation for your marriage. Class begins August 28; those interested can contact Susan Fuquay at susanfuquay@yahoo.com, or you can register at www.stlukesumc.com.
Couples, Inc.
In October we'll be launching more small groups. Groups will be organized around a six-week study of Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott’s Time-Starved Marriage, something just about all couples struggle with. And while making time for a small group may be the last thing you think you can do if you're truly "time-starved," you'll discover through this study what happens when you choose to feed your relationship by investing your time in one another. Groups will be meeting throughout the week, in homes and at church. Please email coupleslife@ stlukesumc.com to find a group that is most convenient for you.
The "Date Night Challenge" is coming to a close! Whether you finished all four dates, or even if you missed them all, come join other couples for the "Date Night Challenge" Finale on September 15. We'll be flipping the usual dinner by starting off at the church with a dessert extravaganza from 5:30-6:30PM, then we'll be sending you out on your final date of the challenge, equipped with our biggest dares and most insightful questions of the season. Cost is $5/couple, plus $5/child for those couples needing childcare. Tickets will be sold in the West Passage later in the month, or reserve your spot online. Come finish the challenge with a bang!
New Small Group Opportunity
FELLOWSHIP Elderberries Our annual Elderberries picnic will be Thursday, August 2 at Oak Hill Mansion, 5801 East 116th St., Carmel, in the outdoor pavilion. Arrive at 4:30PM, a picnic dinner will be served about 5PM. Cost will be $10/person. Please make reservations with Adra Wheeler at 253-4914 or 846-3404. Our entertainment will be the renowned Bill Bailey and his one-man band. Bill will perform a show on percussion instruments, then have a hands-on Hambone, shakin' eggs and musical jam. Bill performs with many local bands and at the Indiana State Fair.
GREEN MINISTRIES Green Gratitude The Green Ministry wishes to thank Gary Larsen for his devotion to all the recently planted evergreens and trees that surround the daylily labyrinth. In all the dry summer weather, Gary hauls water from home in five-gallon jugs every week to make sure the new plantings survive.
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E-Waste Recycling
Keep Paper/Magazines/Catalogs Coming!
St. Luke's will host a community electronic waste recycling event on Saturday, August 4, 9AM-1PM, front parking lot, as part of Servant Day. Please bring anything with a cord to be safely recycled by RecycleForce Inc. As of 1/1/2011, Indiana households, public schools, and small businesses are no longer able to mix unwanted computer monitors, computers, televisions, printers, computer peripherals (such as keyboards and mice), DVD players, video cassette recorders or fax machines with municipal waste that is intended for disposal at a landfill or intended for disposal by burning or incineration. This disposal prohibition can be found in Indiana Code 13-20.5. Everything with a cord must be recycled! For a complete list of what can be recycled at this event go to www.stlukesumc.com. Tell your friends and neighbors! Donations appreciated for TVs. Cans, bottles and cardboard also accepted.
The green and yellow Abitibi bins at the east driveway accept white and colored paper, junk mail, magazines, newspaper and catalogs. No cardboard or corrugated board. You deposited over four tons in January and St. Luke’s earned $72.60, but since then because we didn’t reach four tons each month, we have only earned about $15 per month. Please help St. Luke’s Green Ministry by bringing your paper from home and office.
Energy Audit Project Goal Is 400 Homes Perhaps you received an invitation from your energy company to have an energy audit of your home. As part of a year-long incentive program, if you register for the audit through St. Luke’s Green Ministry, St. Luke’s will receive $25 to be used in special “green” St. Luke’s projects. You will get an audit and lots of freebies. There is no pressure to buy anything. Forms are online at www.stlukesumc.com or in the main office. Please place completed forms in Betty Brandt’s mailbox or contact Sharon Chambers at sharon. chambers39@comcast.net.
GRIEF & WHOLENESS MINISTRIES WHY? "Making Sense of God's Will" Join others to begin the film series and book study, WHY?, written by Adam Hamilton, Sunday, July 29, August 5, 12 & 19 at 3PM in the Parlor. The weekly film and accompanying book will focus on the idea "Is it possible to reconcile belief in a loving and powerful God with the suffering in our world." Hamilton will ask us to reconsider the ideas that suffering must be the will of God as we wrestle with questions like "Why do the innocent suffer? Why do my prayers go unanswered? Why can't I see God's will for my life?” We welcome anyone who might be ready to consider these important questions. For more information contact Rev. Marsha Hutchinson at hutchinsonm@stlukesumc.com.
LATER@ST. LUKE’S Imagine a place where God is seen and heard through expressions of movement, media, and music—come worship at Later@St. Luke’s on Sunday evenings at 6PM in Robertson Chapel. Hear contemporary Christian, gospel and jazz music featuring the Later Band and Vocals, along with a challenging and thought-provoking message. Holy Communion is served every Sunday, along with light refreshments before and after the worship service.
Hispanic Ministry Team The Hispanic Ministry Team and Later@St. Luke’s has partnered with an organization called La Plaza. This organization has a strong interest in the well-being and vitality of the Latino community… and so do we. In collaboration with this year’s “Blessing of the Backpacks,” we are collecting backpacks for La Plaza. If you would like to bless a child with a backpack as they return to school this year, please bring your donations to the church. There will be bins designated to receive your donations. These backpacks will be filled with supplies on Servant Day (August 4) and blessed the following day at the Backpack Blessing before the final distribution.
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MEMBERSHIP Become a Member St. Luke's encourages you to make a commitment to become part of our church family. Whether you've only started attending recently, or if you've been coming for years but never made your relationship with St. Luke's "official," we invite you to attend one of our Membership Coffees (tea, water and juice fans also welcome!). They are held the second Sunday of each month at 11AM in N101. Register online or by contacting Sylvia Forbes. Next date is August 5.
MUSIC MINISTRIES Have a Song in Your Heart? Music has a way of shaping our lives, our outlook, and our faith. That’s what brings people to the St. Luke’s Sanctuary… and the choir loft, where there’s a seat for every new soprano, alto, tenor and bass ready to join the ranks of dedicated singers. Now is the time to think about joining the Chancel Choir for an exciting season of song and celebration. No auditions required, just a love of music, basic music-reading skills and a willing heart. This will be a special year in the life of the Chancel Choir. In addition to worship leadership and preparing for the annual Christmas and spring concerts, singers will work on repertoire to sing during their spring tour of Italy, including performances in Rome, Venice and Assisi.
SINGLES MINISTRIES
The Chancel Choir resumes rehearsals on Thursday, August 23. Rehearsal runs from 7:30-9PM, and childcare is provided when requested. To learn more about the choir’s upcoming plans, contact Mark Squire, Director of Music Ministries, at 846-3404 x334, squirem@stlukesumc.com, or Carol Tully, Membership and Recruitment Chair, at 566-0762, tully95@earthlink.net.
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Summer under the Sun Concert Series Join us every Wednesday night in August for fellowship and outdoor concerts at the Carmel Gazebo or Eagle Creek. Each night is hosted by Greg Hazel or Armen Avakian, Singles Co-Lay Leaders. To RSVP for the event, email Greg at indygroovyclub@gmail.com or Armen at aa737us@ yahoo.com to let them know you’re coming. Come out for some fun, make new friends, and enjoy some great music. Directions a little tricky for first timers coming to Eagle Creek—take Eagle Creek Parkway to Walnut Point Road and turn west. Parking lot at the end. Bring a chair.
AUGUST CONCERT SCHEDULE: AUGUST 1: Zanna Doo; Carmel Gazebo, 7:30PM.
Free, hosted by Greg Hazel AUGUST 8: Gregg Bacon, Eagle Creek, 6:30PM.
Hosted by Greg Hazel. Concert is free, but entry to the park is $5. AUGUST 15: Witch Hazel String Band, 6:30PM. Hosted by Armen Avakian AUGUST 22: Gene Markiewicz Quartet, 6:30PM. Hosted by Greg Hazel AUGUST 29: Blackberry Jam, 6:30PM. Hosted by Armen Avakian
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SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER To pre-register for a class, go to www.stlukesumc.com/getinvolved/classes, or contact Linda McGlothlin at 317-846-3404 x306 or mcglothlinl@stlukesumc.com. Oasis = Oasis Bookstore and Gift Shop located inside St. Luke’s. Ongoing classes listed in the Extra Section. The Spiritual Life Center programs are open to all interested people without regard to their faith or religion.
SPIRITUALITY AND THE ARTS
Myra Perrin is August’s Featured Artist “Trust....what happens when the two hands meet.” You never know when it will come...become obvious...Eureka! Creativity led by blind trust and faith... A bit scary....I’m driven to keep going, exploring, Playing what if.....My hands grasp materials and tools... What will happen when my hands meet... Faith keep going.....Frustration... Faith keep going. Creating since my earliest memories... Exploring... Creating... Faith keep going... The Identity Gallery is above the east end of the Narthex. Walk up the stairs to see Myra’s creations.
Brokenness into Healing Second Annual Interfaith Prayer Vigil Various faith traditions and Christian congregations will join their voices and music for a day of prayers for healing. On Sunday, September 16 at 9:30AM in N103/104 and ending in St. Luke’s Sanctuary at 5PM with our Taize prayer service, this day of prayer will bring healing and peace to our fractured world. Come for an hour or for the entire day. Exact schedule will be available on www.stlukesumc.com and in the September Communion Monthly.
WORKSHOPS, CLASSES & RETREATS
Eastman Angel Project for Advent
Cindy Sas—Music Thanatology
In November 2012, St. Luke’s UMC will be featuring a show in our galleries that will explore the way various individuals interpret the same view. To this end, we want to see how different artists use their favorite mediums to express their experience of viewing the Eastman Angel, a well-known monument at Crown Hill Cemetery. You could paint her, draw her, create a print or a carving, write about her, photograph her or write a stage show about her! It may be a realistic rendering or an abstract expression, tiny or huge or any size in between. Find out how you can be part of this fun and fascinating exhibit by contacting Lorie Lee Andrews at a.lorielee@yahoo.com.
SOUP AND SPEAKER SERIES Music thanatalogy is a palliative medical modality with deep contemplative roots. Using harp and voice to provide prescriptive music, music thanatology brings beauty, intimacy and reverence to the care of the dying. Cindy is a pharmacist who combines her love of music and her interest in medicine to bring her unique gifts to the world. Her presentation will be the first of our series, taking place September 12. Part of the Soup and Speaker Series sponsored by the Spiritual Life Center and the Health Ministry. Five Wednesdays, September 12-October 10. All are welcome to come at noon for a simple lunch followed by speaker at 12:30PM.
Spiritual Autobiography Workshop PRAYER AND MEDITATION
Daylily Labyrinth Our Indoor Open Labyrinth Walks on Fridays from 57PM are on summer vacation. Please continue your labyrinth discipline by walking our permanent indoor labyrinth which is painted on the floor of N103/104 (check schedule by door for availability) or take advantage of our outdoor labyrinth. Our daylily and mulch labyrinth is available during daylight hours and can be reached by walking around Luke’s Lodge, going down the stairs, across the bridge and into the neighborhood to the north of the church property. There is a journal for you to record your experiences, a picnic table and chairs.
Friday, September 21, 1-6PM in Fellowship Hall. Registration required; fee $75. Through simple exercises that evoke past experience, we begin to see our lives in new ways, then write about it, and share with others. We re-experience events in a way that gives us fresh understanding and appreciation of the richness of our lives, and see connections emerge as we tell the story of our life’s turning points. Meaningful experiences or insights from childhood and adolescence, as well as the role of a friend, mentor or guide who helped us on our way, provide rich material. A concluding exercise shows us how to draw a road map of our own journey that can serve as a guide for continuing to
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write our ongoing spiritual autobiography. No experience necessary. Appreciation rather than criticism is offered, and reticence is respected. Led by novelist, journalist and screenwriter Dan Wakefield, whose books include the best-sellers Going All The Way and Starting Over, which were made into movies. His memoirs include New York in the Fifties, which was made a as a documentary film, and Returning: A Spiritual Journey, which Bill Moyers called “one of the most important memoirs of the spirit I have ever read.” For more information, visit danwakefield.com. A new writing group will be forming out of this workshop.
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Spiritual Living Practice: A Practical Approach to Living a Spiritual Life Life Coach and Ordained Minister Lisa “Dane” McCullough will facilitate this ongoing series using exercises such as journaling, meditation, prayer, music, conscious movement and mindfulness to integrate mind, body and spirit into daily thoughts, words and actions. 4th Wednesday monthly (August 22 and September 26), 6:30-7:30PM in Luke’s Lodge Prayer Chapel. No registration; $10/session.
BODY / MIND / SPIRIT
Kundalini Yoga Kundalini Yoga combines mantra, motion and posture to create an individual experience of the Infinite. Bring a blanket or mat. Beginners welcome. Taught by Karla Becker, Wednesdays, August 22-September 26, 5:30-6:30PM in N103/104. 6 sessions/$60 or walk-ins/$15. Register and pay at www.stlukesumc.com or call Linda 846-3404x306.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN St. Luke’s United Methodist Women have planned many outstanding events to provide opportunities for more women to become involved in various meaningful mission and ministry activities. Please know that there are a variety of ways that you can be a part of helping women and children locally and globally. If you do not receive the UMW Newsletter via e-mail to receive updates on what is happening and what is being planned, please e-mail skpirkle@indy.rr.com or call Sandra Pirkle 317-733-4183 and you will be added to this monthly communication. Many of the circles do not meet in the summer, but opportunities do come up during these months for women to become involved. St. Luke’s is fortunate to have many women who are dedicated to helping others, and UMW welcomes you to become part of a diverse and fun group of ladies.
UMW Reading Group Are you an extrovert—the kind of person that derives energy from being around other people? Or an introvert —someone who needs quiet/alone time to recharge and think? August will give us an opportunity to explore our quieter selves. As we've done in the past, we will explore the topic of introversion by giving the group a choice between two books— read one, or read them both as your time and interest level permits! Our selections are: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain and The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World by Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D. So, join the Quiet Revolution and our discussion on Monday, August 27, from 7-8:30PM in the Parlor. Newcomers are always welcome. Childcare is available if requested one week in advance. For information, contact Jennifer Todd at jtoddosu@aol.com.
Pedal for Peace Are you interested in a local event that will help raise awareness of hunger both locally and globally? Do you enjoy biking? Come and join us as we Pedal for Peace at the Major Taylor Velodrome on Saturday, September 29 from 3-7PM. St. Luke’s and the Millard Family are among the sponsors. For information or to sign up, go to www.peadalforpeace.org. Our team name is St. Luke's UMW and the team captain is Allison Flickinger. If you can't attend, please consider showing support by donating to our team.
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New! UMW Circle Coming Soon Hannah Circle welcomes mothers of elementary, middle and high school children who are working fulltime, part-time, or staying home. Please join us for faith, fellowship and mission the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30PM. Hannah Circle will meet once a month, September-May (location TBD). Free childcare provided—please email reservations by the 1st of each month. We hope to connect mothers at St. Luke’s through the support of our UMW. Mothers of young children in need of an evening circle are welcome to join us too. For information or updates from Hannah Circle, please email Betsy Amirhamzeh and Regan Summers at hannahscircle@gmail.com
An Open Invitation to Join a Women’s Circle St. Luke’s UMW is open to all women. See below for the list of Circles and groups that meet regularly and choose the one (or more!) that’s right for you. To keep apprised of all UMW’s current and upcoming events, subscribe to their e-newsletter by going to www.stlukesumc.com, clicking on the e-newsletter link at the top of the page, following the simple instructions and selecting to receive the UMW newsletter. Questions? Contact Sandra Pirkle, UMW President, at skpirkle@indy.rr.com or 317-733-4183. UMW CIRCLE MEETINGS EVE CIRCLE: For mothers with young children, but everyone is welcome. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 9:30-11:30AM in the Parlor. Free child care provided.
SARAH CIRCLE: A group of “mature” ladies of diverse backgrounds. Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 1PM in the Parlor.
HANNAH CIRCLE: For mothers of elementary, middle, and high school students who are working outside the home or are stay-at-home moms. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. Location TBA. Free childcare provided.
WHITE CROSS GUILD: Women who prepare surgical gauze sponge packages. Meets at the Methodist Medical Plaza 151 Pennsylvania Pkwy on the 2nd Monday of the month from 9AM-2PM.
MARY MAGDALENE CIRCLE: A group of working and retired women. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7PM in the Spiritual Life Center.
UMW READING GROUP: This group provides opportunity to join in fellowship with women of all ages to engage in conversation around books. Meets the 4th Monday of each month from 7-8:30PM in the Parlor.
NEW LIFE CIRCLE: A gathering of single, divorced and widowed women of all ages. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7PM in the Spiritual Life Center.
SECOND SATURDAY BREAKFAST: Open to all women to join in fellowship. Meets at Hotcakes Emporium at 86th & Ditch the 2nd Saturday of each month beginning again on September 8 at 9AM.
White Cross Guild White Cross Guild provides volunteers to participate in activities supporting Methodist Hospital. Meets at Methodist Medical Plaza, 151 Pennsylvania Parkway (103rd/Meridian) in the first floor community room. They meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 9AM-2PM (next meeting: August 13) to prepare gauze squares used in surgery (bring your lunch). Contact Marguerite Moehn (873-1956) or Barb Querry (879-0543).
WORLD MISSIONS March2Recovery—Rebuilding Efforts for Southern Indiana: August 2012 LEADER: Pete Burks, moburks@aol.com
Help reconstruct homes destroyed or damaged by the tornados of March 2. Coordinated recovery and reconstruction activity will begin following a completed comprehensive needs-evaluation assessment. If you wish to be notified when specific reconstruction projects are identified and work teams are forming, please contact Pete.
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Midwest Mission Distribution Center, Chatham, IL Packing/sewing/organizing for disasters & 3rd-world countries September 9-12 LEADER: Marge Butler, 257-6130, Bobbutler2@comcast.net COST: $145 (+ transportation) MMDC is a distribution center for all of the U.S. and closely associated with Indiana, Illinois and Ohio with disaster relief. We invite you to join a team that will organize and pack disaster relief items for continued support of this disaster and future disaster needs.
Jeremie, Haiti—Gebeau Vocational School Compound Well drilling, water purification, agriculture, Heifer modeled project November 16 - 24 LEADER: David Duba, 339-2481, energized1@aol.com COST: Approximately $1,200 Join this team for truly inspirational Thanks"GIVING" projects in western Haiti on the Caribbean Sea.
YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY An Afternoon in Franklin at the Artcraft Theatre AND MORE! Join us on Saturday, August 11 as we spend the afternoon in Franklin, IN. We’ll meet at the church at 12:15PM to carpool down to the historic Artcraft Theatre and take in the 1980’s cult classic “Pee-Wee Herman’s Big Adventure” (movie starts at 2PM, if you don’t want to carpool). If you’re a child of the ‘80s or ‘90s, you’re gonna love it! Afterwards we’ll have an early dinner at the Willard Restaurant next door and then take in some of the other offerings that Franklin has. Tickets for the movie are $5 and you’ll need money for concessions and dinner as well. For more information, email Lisa at lknordstrom @comcast.net or check out our event page on Facebook.
Guys Movie Night It’s time for another guy’s movie night. We’ll meet up at Castleton AMC on Friday, August 17 (time TBA) to watch the newest Bourne movie, “The Bourne Legacy.” As we get closer to the date, we’ll post the show time online and on Facebook. Join other dudes as we take in another action flick and then grab dinner afterwards. For more information, please email Chris at thornsberryc@stlukesumc.com.
Ladies Brunch Come out on Saturday, August 25 at 10:30AM to Three Sisters Café in Broad Ripple for our young adult ladies brunch. Enjoy the delicious food that Three Sisters has to offer and great conversation with other young adult women. Catch up on what's going on, make new friends, and have a round of laughter. More information, including directions to Three Sisters, will be on Facebook closer to the date. If you have questions in the meantime, email Chris at thornsberryc@ stlukesumc.com.
Stay Connected We send out our email the first week of each month that includes information about everything we’re doing for that particular month. From small groups to fellowships to mission projects, it’s all in one place. If you’d like to receive our monthly email, contact Chris Thornsberry at thornsberryc@stlukesumc. com. Also, find us on Facebook at St. Luke’s UMC-Young Adult Community.
Small Group Opportunity If you’re interested in going deeper into your faith, growing in your walk with Christ, meeting other young adults, and having good fellowship, then we’d encourage you to join one or more of our small group opportunities. If you’d like more information or directions to one of our groups, contact Chris Thornsberry at thornsberryc@stlukesumc.com. Walkup Small Group. 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7PM at Michael and Lauren Walkup’s. Food, fellowship, and great discussion about the sermon from Sunday (not always in that order). One-on-One Discipleship. Various dates and times. Would you like to have a time to receive and journey in a one-on-one discipleship meeting? If you're looking to go deeper into God’s word and to strengthen and renew your relationship with God, email Chris at thornsberryc@stlukesumc.com to get signed up.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES Register for any event at www.stlukesumc.com/youth. OUR MISSION: To welcome all youth and families into loving, Christ-centered
relationships where they can get in tune with God's amazing love and be empowered to transform the world!
Youth Ministry Summer Overview During the summer months when many of our students are out of school, students are at camps, families are on vacations, and we are on mission trips, our youth ministry relaxes a little from our normal schedule. Even though our ministry schedule changes, we find that it’s a great time for students to have the option of connecting to youth ministry in a more personal, intentional way and can check out our groups. Incoming sixth grade students are welcome in our Jr. High ministry. Incoming freshmen have the option of continuing throughout the summer in Jr. High or checking out the high school options. August 12 is the first Sunday where Freshmen will need to transition fully to Sr. High. To keep up to date with further hangout opportunities and fun activities, check the website at www.stlukesumc.com/ ministries/youth/srhigh or check our facebook groups: St. Luke’s UMC—Sr. High Youth and St. Luke’s UMC—Jr. High Youth.
PLAN AHEAD FOR THE FOLLOWING COMBINED YOUTH EVENTS: August 12, 6-7:30PM: Cookout, kickball, and cornhole at the Lodge August 19, 6-7:30PM: Improvoganza Comedy Night and Dodgeball at the Lodge August 26, 6-7:30PM: Youth Service Project at the Lodge September 9, 6-8PM: Fall Kickoff Party September 28-30: Jr. High and Sr. High Fall Retreat at Spring Hill. Each age group will stay in its own area of the camp. The band Alanna Story, recently back from playing shows around the world, will lead our students in worship. Activities will include swimming, the Blob, kayaking, canoeing, gaga, and more! You definitely don’t want to miss this awesome way to kick off a new school year, reconnect with church friends, and make new friends along the way. PARENT CORNER—ALL EVENTS AUGUST 19 1) All Parent Meeting at The Lodge, 9:30-10:30AM 2) Confirmation Final Registration and Meeting at The Lodge, 10:45-11:30AM. Confirmation starts September 9 and ends in May. Find out more at www.stlukesumc.com/youth. 3) Peru International Mission Trip (July 20-28, 2013) Informational Meeting, 4:30PM at the Lodge
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The following is a listing of essential info and on-going classes/events.
WORSHIP
HOURS: St. Luke’s office is open 8:30AM-5PM Monday-Friday. Our Prayer Chapel (located inside Robertson Chapel next to the Spiritual Life Center) is available for silent prayer and meditation when the church is open. A pastor is always on call in case of emergencies; call 846-3404 to leave a message after hours.
E-MAIL: Need to email someone on our staff? Easy. Our email is our last name followed immediately by first initial, followed by @stlukesumc.com.
IN GENERAL: When you need something, our outstanding front desk staff can direct your call to the appropriate person. But here are some tips for some of the most frequently requested information: I NEED
CONTACT
Adult Class Registration
Linda McGlothlin
Childcare Needs for Meetings/Events (charges may apply)
Kristi Chamberlain
Member Care/Death/ Mary Katherine Schnitz Stephen Ministry Request/Hospitalization Membership/Births/Address/ Phone Change
Sylvia Forbes
Reserve a Room/Request A/V
Beth Lammers or Carol Helmus
Weddings/Special Event Coordination
Carol Helmus
Baptisms
Kristi Chamberlain
Pledge Balance/Information
Finance Office
Oasis Bookstore
Sharon Holyoak
Sunday Worship Services with Rev. Rob Fuquay 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM, Sanctuary • Communion is served the first Sunday of the month at all three services and is available to all persons. • St. Luke’s Orchestra plays the third Sunday of the month. • Baptisms take place the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of every month. Parents must attend an orientation class in order to sign their child up for baptism. See www.stlukesumc.com/resoucecenter for details.
Family Fuel, On summer hiatus. A fun, interactive worship service for elementary-aged children and their families to experience together. Led by Revs. David & Jamalyn Peigh Williamson. Taizé, Third Sundays of the month, 5-5:45PM by the baptismal font in the Sanctuary with musical community and Rev. Marsha Hutchinson. A service of peace and candlelight with silence, scriptures, prayer, and beautiful music. Later@St. Luke’s, Sundays, 6PM in Robertson Chapel with Dr. Marion Miller. Come hear contemporary Christian, gospel and jazz music featuring the Later Band and Vocals, along with a challenging, thought-provoking message. Holy Communion served every Sunday. The Garden is an off-site satellite ministry of St. Luke’s providing non-traditional worship in a comfortable, casual setting. Dr. Linda McCoy, Pastor. The Garden at Beef & Boards: 8:15, 9:15 & 10:15AM every Sunday; music provided by The Good Earth Band. The Garden at Oak Hill: 9:30 & 10:30AM every Sunday; music provided by The Oak Hill Band. Rev. Stan Abell, Campus Pastor.
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Inspirational Gifts, Jewelry & Books Conveniently located inside St. Luke’s UMC Sharon Holyoak, Manager closed tuesdays for the summer until 8/19
Gift Registry Available
OASIS HOURS:
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
10AM - 2PM 9AM - 1PM
SUNDAYS
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ADULT EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER New participants welcome!
A Listening Heart: Bible Study for Women with Young Children
New Earth Community
ON SUMMER BREAK—2nd and 4th Mondays, 7-9PM in, E212.
Thursdays, 7-8:30PM, Spiritual Life Center. This study discusses innovative and challenging spiritual books. Contact JoAnne Waeltz, 872-0895, jwaeltz@comcast.net, for current title.
Childcare is available upon request. New members always welcome. For information, contact Alison Staley at staleya@comcast.net.
Flo Hardy Bible Study
Ongoing Meditation Group
Center. Join others in coffee, prayer, reading and discussion of selected Biblical texts...just like we did in the "good ole days!" (with occasional “non good ole days” videos). Led by Rev. Marsha Hutchinson.
Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join in 1/2 hour discussion followed by 1/2 hour of Christian meditation. You will find support for your practice, new ideas and a community of others who welcome silence. Led by Merri Leffel, Mondays, 6:30-7:30PM in the Spiritual Life Center. No fee or registration.
Tuesday Afternoon Women's Spiritual Book Study
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This group focuses on non-fiction books with spiritual themes every Tuesday afternoon, 1-2:30PM in the Spiritual Life Center. Contact JoAnne Waeltz, 872-0895, jwaeltz@comcast.net.
Tuesdays, 1-3PM in W120. Prayerful volunteers who like to knit or crochet and love the fellowship of working together make prayer shawls for those needing to be wrapped in God’s healing love. New knitters welcome. Contact Helen Vriesman at 317-849-9417 or hrvaintree@yahoo.com.
ON SUMMER BREAK—1st & 3rd Mondays, 9AM in the Spiritual Life
Sunrise Book Study Wednesdays, 7-8:30AM, Parlor. Start your day with friends, prayer, a good book, stimulating discussion and personal enrichment. Contact Betty Brandt at (317) 846-3404 or brandtb@stlukesumc.com.
George Vickery Men’s Discussion Group Wednesdays, 10:30AM at Shapiro’s (in Carmel). Discuss current events or the latest book of interest you have read. For more information, call Bob Waeltz at 872-0895.
Pastors’ Book Study ON SUMMER BREAK—Wednesdays, 10-11:30AM in the Parlor.
Book discussions are led by a rotating group of pastors and leaders within the church. Each book selected is with the goal of interactive and insightful discussion about how faith is lived out and experienced in our lives on a regular basis. We welcome you to our fellowship to enjoy this relaxed format, stimulating conversation and thought-provoking topics.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30AM, The Forum at The Crossing. An off-site senior adult Bible Study. Led by Terri Coe, Mary Katherine Schnitz, Chris Thornsberry and several other St. Luke’s lay members.
Thursday Afternoon Book Study ON SUMMER BREAK—Thursdays, 1-2:30PM, Parlor. Join this
group to read and discuss a diverse selection of materials. The group also enjoys lunches, watching movies, field trips and celebrating birthdays. Class facilitator is Phyllis Bybee. For information, please contact Sylvia Forbes at 846-3404 or forbess@stlukesumc.com.
Studio 3 Art Ministry for Artists & Dabblers Anyone interested in building an art community at St. Luke’s is welcome to come spend the day (or a portion of the day) with other artists. Bring your favorite medium and plan to go out for lunch. Occasional field trips and pitch-ins too. Every Thursday, 9AM-4PM in C122. For information, contact Karen Porter at porter.joe@sbcglobal.net.
Crochet Guild If you are interested in learning to crochet or enriching your crocheting experience, please come meet with other enthusiasts. Expect special charity projects and fellowship. Every 1st Saturday, 10AM-Noon in E107/109. No registration. For more information contact Edie Huffman, at johnediehuffman@hotmail.com, or 228-0496.
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
Conversations Around the Scripture Sundays, 9:30–10:30AM in E105. All are welcome to join the discussion as we learn lessons of faith that can be applied to everyday living. For more information, contact Mollie and Brian Earnhart at 317-873-2406. Workbooks may be purchased in Oasis Bookstore.
Empty-Nesters Sundays (except holidays), 9:30-10:30AM in the Parlor. Read, watch, and discuss contemporary and traditional books and videos, as well as some Bible study. We gather regularly for social activities. For information, contact Ann Townsend at 842-0464.
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“Being“ Discussion Every Sunday Morning
Meditation in Motion
Radio interviewer Krista Tippett hosts a provocative show about religion, meaning, ethics and ideas at 7AM every Sunday morning on FM90.1. Krista interviews authors, spiritual leaders, scientists, professors, political activists, storytellers and musicians. A group of interested listeners meets at 9:30AM every Sunday morning in the Spiritual Life Center to discuss that morning’s show. Never a dull moment! The show is available the prior Thursday at www.onbeing.org. Discussion is open to all.
Some people find sitting meditation difficult. Here is an opportunity to meditate and be in motion too. Enhance your overall health, relieve stress, recover from illness, lower blood pressure, increase blood circulation and reduce chronic pain. Taught by Amy Barr. Thursdays, 10:30-11:30AM in Luke’s Lodge, upstairs. No registration; cost is $10/session.
New Beginnings ON SUMMER BREAK—Sundays, 9:30 in E213. A weekly Sunday morning couples class that discusses a wide range of topics, including books of the Bible, parenting, and current books. We do not meet holidays or in the summer, but we would love to have you join us! Contact Nathan or Paula Montgomery for more information at n8withan8 @gmail.com or 340-7115.
New Perspectives on Sunday Morning
Aikido Training This discipline uses martial training as a means of character development rather than fighting prowess. Open to men and women. Come observe a class, or email through the Web site at www.indianapolisaikikai.org. Adult classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7-9PM, Saturdays, 8-10AM. All classes in N103/104.
Find SLC On Facebook For updated information about our programming, go to “St. Luke’s UMC – Spiritual Life Center.”
ON SUMMER BREAK UNTIL 9/9—Sundays, 11AM-Noon in
E105. This class explores the work of religious scholars who are giving voice to reimagining the essence of Christianity. Bring your questions about the church, religion and faith to this non-judgmental conversation in search of alternative answers and paths to experiences of the Holy.
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“Pay What You Can” Happy Yoga Open to all, regardless of your finances or yoga experience. Find your strength and happiness through poses, breath and meditation. Taught by Carol Holden. Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30PM in N103/104. No registration or fee; donations appreciated. Bring a mat AND blanket.
Yoga for Stress Ending with a 15-minute guided deep relaxation, this class will help you gain balance, strength and flexibility in your body and peace and calm in your mind. All levels are welcome to join. A great way to start your day. Mondays, 7:30-8:45AM and 9:30-10:45AM, and Thursdays, 8:30-9:45AM, all classes in N101/102. Mondays, July 9-August 27, fee $96, and Thursdays, July 12-August 30, fee $96. Join anytime. Walk-ins/$15. Register and pay online, www.stlukesumc.com. Next session begins September 10 & 13.
CARE MINISTRIES Chronic Pain Support Group Monday, August 20, 6-7:30PM in N101/102. This is a support group for patients with all types of neuropathic and fibromyalgia pain and for their families and friends. No registration is required. Questions? Contact Dr. Meg Frazer at 844-2903 or margaret.L.frazer@pfizer.com.
Diabetes Support Group ON SUMMER BREAK—Meets the first Tuesday of the month
from 7-8PM in E212. (The group will not meet again until September.) This is a laidback, easy-going group open to learning and sharing through exercise, diet and prayer. Contact Debbie Allen Wagner at 796-2189 for information on regular meeting times.
Family Support Group Wednesdays at 6:30PM, August 8 and September 12 in the Conference Room. The group offers emotional and spiritual support for families who have a member abusing drugs or alcohol.
Adult ADD Support Group Third Thursday, August 16, 7-8:30PM in W125. St. Luke’s offers support for adults with ADD. For more information call Mary Katherine at 846-3404 x365.
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Jesse’s Street ON SUMMER BREAK—3rd Monday of every month, 6:30-8PM in
the Conference Room. (Does not meet again until September) For parents who have a child with a physical, mental or emotional disability. Register for childcare by contacting Sylvia Forbes. Leaders: Kevin & Hillary McCarley, 850-1637.
Knitters Needed The prayer shawl ministry would love to have some more knitters. You are welcome to join them on Tuesdays at 1PM in the church conference room. Or knit from home. For more information or details about the shawl dimensions, please call Helen Vreisman at 439-6347.
Care Committee If you know of someone, confined to their home or health care center, call Mary Katherine at 846-3404 x365. The Care Committee makes monthly visits.
PRESCHOOL & PDO Preschool Classes (9 AM-1PM) for three- to five-year-olds are offered in a safe and nurturing Christian environment. All teachers are experienced, qualified, well-trained and strive to maintain strong relationships with the children and their families. Preschool offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum where children may grow socially, creatively, emotionally, cognitively and physically. Children must be three years old by September 1, 2012 to enroll for the 2012-13 school year.
Parents’ Day Out Classes (9AM-1PM) are offered for children ages 10 months to three years. PDO was established to provide parents of young children time for themselves on a regular basis. Children participate in structured play in a safe and nurturing Christian environment one, two or three days per week. Opportunities are provided for children to learn beginning social skills while having fun. Children must be 10 months old by September 1, 2012 to enroll for the 2012-13 school year.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES The Track Registration Have you registered your children for Sunday morning small groups? You can register them online at www.stlukesumc. com/children/sundaymorning. If you have questions, email us at thetrack@stlukesumc.com.
The Track: Now on Facebook and Twitter You can now "like" The Track on Facebook at St. Luke's UMC —The Track to get up-to-date information about everything happening in Children's Ministries. You can also follow The Track on Twitter@StLukesTrack, or text to 40404 and type “follow @stlukestrack” to receive tweets as text messages.
COMMUNICATIONS Become a Fan Are you on Facebook? If so, are you a fan of St. Luke’s? Become a fan today—simply log onto our website (www.stlukesumc.com) and click the link on our home page to get to our Facebook page. Then click the “Like” button—just one more way to stay connected to everything St. Luke’s. We love to hear from you there too, but ask that you limit your postings to church-related events and topics, please.
Family Fuel—on summer hiatus If you are seeking an opportunity to be able to worship with your children, come to Family Fuel on the first Sunday morning of each month at 10:45AM in Robertson Chapel. This worship service is geared for kids, with a shared faith experience with their parents. If you would like to get involved with the behind the scenes of Family Fuel, we are looking for stage managers, hospitality team members and set–up/tear-down helpers. Please email familyfuel@stlukesumc.com to join the team.
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Fletcher Place Community Center Breakfast dates are August 9, 14, 17 & 28 and September 11, 13, 21 & 25. Need donations of food, paper goods or cash to pay for these items. Contact Joe Kenny at 705-0489 or jgkenny@ att.net for information or to volunteer. The following items are especially needed for the clothing store: infant, children and teen clothing, coats and suits–men’s and women’s, undergarments for all ages, men and women, all men’s clothing and bedding and towels. Dinner dates are August 20 & 22 and September 17 & 26. Need volunteers to donate food items, cook and especially to transport and
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serve. See bulletin board in the hall between Robertson Chapel and Oasis Bookstore to sign up, or call Kay Horton at 253-9833 for information. Requests for food at Fletcher Place have increased significantly and current supplies are low. The Food Pantry needs donations of oats, pasta and canned vegetables and fruits (low in sodium and sugar). Bulk quantities are acceptable and appreciated. These can be placed in drop boxes in the West Passage, please write Fletcher Place on the bags or boxes of items being donated. If a group in the church would provide one of the food groups on a regular basis, that would be very helpful. Volunteers are also needed in the thrift store, food pantry and GED preparation. Contact Larry Paxton at 873-2415 or ldpaxton@indy.rr.com, or Karen Mann at Fletcher Place, 636-3466 x4 or karen@fletcherplacecc.org.
Outreach, Inc. Our mission statement is short and simple: "Equipping and empowering homeless teens and young adults to exit street life.” We are requesting donations to purchase bus passes, GED materials, school supplies, text books, lunches, school uniforms, etc. Please make checks out to St. Luke’s and on memo line, list Outreach, Inc. ••• Our G.O.A.L. (Graduation, Occupation, Address, Lifestyle) Program supports at-risk students with a case manager who focuses on specific needs. Homeless students with no support system usually drop out of high school and stay trapped in the cycle of homelessness. Outreach developed a program to help homeless students graduate, get a job and change their life. We provide resources like advocacy, transportation to school, school lunches, textbooks, tutoring, a GED satellite classroom, even caps and gowns, help them find job openings and get transportation to interviews, assist in finding housing and helping with life-skills including budgeting and healthy living. As a result of G.O.A.L., over half of those graduating go on to college, vocational school or military service. For information, contact Jackie Reed at 332-6550 or jsrmolar @sbcglobal.net, or go to www.outreachindiana.org.
SAWs Servants at Work, building wheelchair ramps for disadvantaged folks, is looking for volunteers every Saturday. We are asked, “Just how often does a volunteer need to work?” Everyone is faced with many Saturday choices, so the answer is, “Just as often as you would like to!” Some of our wonderful volunteers only work one or two Saturdays per year. We recommend for your first time is to come the second half of a Saturday so you get to see the ramp surface completion and the happy client roll down their very own ramp to freedom. Questions? Contact Paul Snyder at psnyder1@indy.rr.com or 317-695-0585.
Refugee Assistance Ministry Most of the refugees who now live in Nora are from Burma. They have spent more than 10 years living in the squalid conditions of a refugee camp in Thailand and are now eager to become productive citizens of the United States. St. Luke's Refugee Assistance Ministry seeks to help them along that path. Work with grade school children after school or on Saturdays; befriend a young adult to help answer their many questions about how to do this or that in America; or join one of the special projects RAM undertakes. This fall, RAM will lead a program to teach refugees to fill out the necessary government forms to lead them to citizenship. Watch for announcements for this one-day program. If you are interested in learning more, pick up a brochure on RAM's bulletin board or contact Cathy Kennedy, jaycathy@aol.com. There are opportunities for all ages, abilities and time schedules.
FELLOWSHIP Elderberries Euchre The next Elderberries Euchre parties will be held Saturday, August 18 at 6:45PM in the Parlor. Please bring a snack to share. Contact Adra Wheeler at 253-4914 or 846-3404 with questions.
ReachOut ReachOut is a diverse and inclusive group within the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church community offering spiritual support and encouragement to GLBT persons. We strive to lead a life of service to others, achieve Christian maturity, and educate ourselves in matters of faith. Social and recreational activities are provided to promote an atmosphere where friendships can develop and a sense of acceptance and wholeness may be experienced. All are welcome. If you have questions about ReachOut, contact Mary Katherine Schnitz at schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
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GREEN MINISTRY Green Ministry Leadership Team Our ministry leadership team meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is August 8, 5:30-7PM in E213 and welcomes new people to the discussion. Contact Sharon Chambers at sharon.chambers39@ comcast.net or 317-5787502, or just show up.
Grief Ministry Mentors If you have experienced a loss and are not ready for group support or individual counseling, but would like a supportive friend to talk about your grief journey, Grief Ministry Mentors might be for you. Sometimes just a phone call makes all the difference. There is no commitment or time table. Also, if you are someone who has gifts of compassion and empathy for those going through loss, consider becoming a Grief Ministry Mentor. For more information, call Rev. Marsha Hutchinson at 846-3404 x315.
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H.U.G.S (Healing Under Group Support) This on-going group led by Rev. Marsha Hutchinson is for anyone who has lost a spouse or significant life partner. The group meets every Sunday in the Parlor at 2PM for fellowship, sharing and learning about the grief journey.
HEALTH MINISTRIES Blood Pressure Screening Stop by C110 on Sunday, August 12, 9-11AM for a free blood pressure screening. Please refrain from smoking or caffeine thirty minutes prior to your screening. Sponsored the second Sunday of every month by St. Luke’s Health Ministries.
H.U.G.S. Dinner Out Sunday afternoons can feel lonely for those who have lost a spouse. Come anytime for Sunday dinner out with others in the group. McAllister’s on 91st St. at 4PM.
HOPE For any couple or single parent who has lost a baby to miscarriage, fetal demise, stillbirth, or early infant death due to genetic issues, S.I.D.S, or any other. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM in the Spiritual Life Center. For more information call Rev. Marsha Hutchinson, 846-3404 x315.
H.O.P.E. Memorial Garden A memorial garden located on the west side of St. Luke's for any perinatal or infant loss. Plaques may be ordered by families to be engraved in memorial and mounted on brick garden wall. For information contact Rev. Marsha Hutchinson (846-3404 x315) or Marci & Jim Harenberg (705-0771).
Dad's Group For any father who has lost a young adult child to illness, accident, suicide, or other. The Dad's group meets every Tuesday at 7AM for light breakfast at the Hilton Indianapolis North Hotel, 8181 N. Shadeland, and Thursdays at 7AM at Denny's at I-65 / Greenwood Exit.
Grief Counseling Sometimes the pain of a significant loss needs the benefit of time before the idea of group support feels right. If you, or someone you know in your family, workplace or neighborhood would benefit from a one-on-one session of grief counseling, contact Rev. Marsha Hutchinson at hutchinsonm@ stlukesumc.com. Wholeness and health is the goal of working through loss; we hope no one considers doing it alone.
LATER@ST. LUKE’S MPKids Mission Possible Kids will reconvene this fall, filled with plenty of good fun, excitement and creativity. These “special agents” are currently on summer break, but prepare to join us next month. It’s a great opportunity to participate in a program where “kids are helping kids” both locally and around the world. God has a lot of top-secret mission projects that require our attention, so if you are in Grades 1 thru 5, we need you! Come join us for our first project that will take place in September. Look for fall registration dates in the Sunday Worship Guide or on our website. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us at mpk@stlukesumc.com.
Hispanic Ministry Team If you have an interest in serving, empowering, educating and working with the Latino community of Central Indiana, please contact us. The Hispanic Ministry Team is making progress and we would love to have you join us. For more information, contact Dr. Marion Miller at millerm@stlukesumc.com or 846-3404 x340.
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MUSIC MINISTRIES Ensembles on summer break: Joyful Rhythms, Joyful Sound, New Song and Wesleyan Ringers, Chancel Choir, Children’s Music and St. Luke’s Orchestra. Look for ensemble registration in August.
Four Monday nights in July (no class on 8/13). $30/person. Classes are held in the East Passage. INTERMEDIATE CLASS: 6:30PM, Cha Cha. BEGINNER CLASS: 7:30PM, Rumba.
Fork, Knife, & Glass TAIZE MUSICAL COMMUNITY. Small vocal and instrumental ensemble serving at monthly Taize service (5-5:45PM), rehearses one hour before each service. Contact Music Director Mark Squire at squirem@ stlukesumc.com.
SINGLES Sunday Lunch Bunch Every Sunday, 12:30PM. Feel free to join us at these locations on the below dates for some fun, food, and fantastic times! AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST
5: Olive Garden (Castleton Square) 12: MCL Cafeteria (86th/Ditch Rd.) 19: Max and Erma's (N. Meridian, Carmel) 26: Cracker Barrel (Michigan Rd./92nd St.)
Fork, Knife, & Glass is a community group here at St. Luke’s for anyone who is single who would like to have dinner the third Tuesday of each month (except holidays) at 6:30PM at a local restaurant and enjoy conversations and laughs with other singles. Hosted by Armen Avakian. Our next event will be Tuesday, August 21, 6:30PM at Flatwater in Broad Ripple (832 E. Westfield Blvd.) To RSVP, email Armen at aa737us@yahoo.com or RSVP on Meetup.com.
Toastmasters Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7-8:30PM in E108. For more than 84 years Toastmasters International has offered effective ways to improve communication and leadership skills. Guests attend for free. For more information, please call Cathy Baker at 334-7821, or visit www.stlukes-singlestoastmasters.org.
Volleyball Volleyball meets every Wednesday at 6:30PM, and Friday at 6:30PM in the Great Hall. The cost to play is $2. For info, email Tim Adams at timmytown@msn.com.
Small Group Opportunities
Hiking Group
We currently have two small group opportunities for singles during the week. Each group gathers for fellowship, discussion and spiritual growth/faith formation. If you’re interested in joining one of our small groups or would like more information, feel free to contact the group leader.
Every Saturday morning at Eagle Creek (weather permitting), singles meet to hike at 10AM in the parking lot at 56th and Reed Road across from the Colts Training Center. No experience necessary, just a love of the outdoors. Hosted by David Kincaid. For more information, please email David at david-m-kincaid@excite.com.
The Gathering—Sundays, 11am in E107/109. GROUP LEADER: Rev. Sandy Harlan (sandy.harlan@inumc.org) Currently studying Judaism. *SPECIAL NOTE: Starting Sunday, August 26, this class will meet in the Parlor. NO AUGUST MEETINGS—Life Together—Wednesdays, 6PM in E107/109 or E108. GROUP LEADER: Chris
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Thornsberry, Associate Director of Adult Ministries (thornsberryc@stlukesumc.com)
St. Luke's Men's Basketball Open Gym
Singles Ballroom Dance Lessons Dance instructor Olga Cansino will lead both a beginner and an intermediate level class. Register by contacting Linda McGlothlin at mcglothlinl@stlukesumc.com or 846-3404 x306, attending the first night of class, or sign-up online on the Singles Ministry page. No prorated classes. Pay online in advance or with check/cash the night of class. No childcare provided.
For adult basketball enthusiasts (16+) who are looking to play friendly pick-up games on Tuesday nights from 7:30-9:30PM in the Great Hall. Weekly emails are sent to confirm players for the week. Contact Chris Lemming at 595-8545 or email chris.lemming@anthem.com.
Volleyball This coed sport plays on Monday evenings in the Great Hall September-April. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Play is competitive but friendly—no spiking or over-hand serves. For more information contact Brent Scott at 875-9382 or brentsco@comcast.net. Cost is $23/player.
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UNITED METHODIST MEN Monthly Breakfast All men are invited to the United Methodist Men's monthly breakfast on the first Saturday of each month in Fellowship Hall at 8AM. We offer a hearty breakfast, fellowship, sharing and an interesting program. Come join us! Please check the UMM calendar for any special fellowship activities or for any variation from the routine schedule. We would like to get an accurate count for food planning, so please RSVP to Chris Bailey at chris.cfp@gmail.com or 306-8491.
Theology Unplugged Monthly Fellowship Meet new friends and catch up with old ones during our monthly fellowship August 21 at 8:30PM. This evening will be a place for men to gather and share about life and faith in a relaxed atmosphere. We meet at The Rusty Bucket (1130 W. 86th St., just east of Ditch Rd.) the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please contact Matt Roop at mkroop66@ gmail.com, or 317-447-4057 if you can make it. Or show up five minutes late. It's cool.
YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY College-Age Ministry & Facebook Group If you are college age and would like to connect with others in this group, or keep up to date, check out our Facebook group, “St. Lukes UMC - College Students.”
WEEKLY JR.HIGH OFFERINGS (6-8th grade) Sundays, 9:30-10:30AM at the Lodge. WIRED is our Sunday morning time for students in 6th-8th grade. WIRED is designed to connect students to each other and to God. We want all students to feel welcomed and we encourage them to bring friends. Please check our weekly schedule to confirm youth meetings in the summer. Get more info at www.stlukesumc.com /youth. AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST
– LIVING IN TUNE 5: Our Prayers 12: Our Listening 19: Our Words 26: Our Actions
DOES NOT MEET IN THE SUMMER. Sundays, 6-7:30PM at the Lodge. AMPED is the Sunday evening time for students 6th-8th grade and the focus is around small groups. In the morning, students get introduced to the topic and connected at WIRED. Then in the evening, students dig into the topic even more within their small groups. Students experience a time of games in our activities, music, a short teaching, and small groups based on gender and grade.
WEEKLY SR.HIGH OFFERINGS (9-12th grade) We continue to meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM, but take a slightly different focus. Rather than working our way through a book of the Bible or lesson series, we jump into fun discussion topics like miracles, movies, current events and pop culture. With each of these, we look into what our faith has to say about them and how we can live in a way that engages the world but honors God.
Wake Up at the Lodge
YOUTH MINISTRIES We invite students 6th-12th grade to join us on Sunday mornings and Sunday nights. We offer a wide range of environments to connect with students. For information or event registration, stop by Luke's Lodge (the youth building in the NE corner of church parking lot), visit www.stlukesumc.com/ ministries/youth, or contact: Kevin Davis, Director of Youth Ministry davisk@stlukesumc.com; 846-3404 x326 Stephanie Eft, Associate Director of Youth Ministry efts@stlukesumc.com; 846-3404 x369
9:30-10:30AM in the Lodge Cafe (upstairs). This Sunday morning group always has fresh-brewed coffee, donuts and great discussion about hot topics and how our faith applies to them. All high school students, regardless of where they are on their faith journeys, are welcome to come to this honest and open discussion group. AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST AUGUST
5: Storyline: Stephen 12: Storyline: Esther 19: Storyline: Samson 26: Storyline: Ruth
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