WELCOME
Welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We are grateful you’re here to worship with us. St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
PRAYER
We have an entire team dedicated to praying for you. If you have a prayer request, fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering basket. Or you can submit your anonymous prayer request online at stlukesumc.com/prayer.
COME BACK NEXT WEEK!
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM MIDTOWN
Contemporary at 11AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
@stlukesindy
GIVING
Your financial gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! Here are the ways to give today at St. Luke’s:
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS
& COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
MIDTOWN - DOWNSTAIRS
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
CONNECTION CENTERS
OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES
Visit the Connection Centers located outside each worship space to have your questions answered and discover ways to connect.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Feel free to use our live services in these areas if you want to nurse privately or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30
Discover unique gifts and inspiring books. Visit us for a thoughtful selection of items perfect for any season. This is a volunteer-run store, and all profits benefit Hub for Hope.
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
On Sunday mornings, the Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
NORTH INDY ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY -SUSAN COOK
A lifelong passion for art, ignited by childhood horse drawings, led Susan Cook to a successful career in education. Rediscovered during the pandemic, Susan now finds joy in plein air painting and a vibrant artistic community.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA - BRINTON FARRAND
Self-described as a “unique observer of the common man, creating uncommon artwork and commissions in Indy.” You can find more of Brinton’s work on Instagram @farrandfineart.
CONTACT OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE / KEEP IN TOUCH
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Visit stlukesumc. com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @StLukesIndy
GET CONNECTED
SPECIAL GUEST PREACHER: BISHOP TRACY SMITH MALONE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
- NORTH INDY
Today we welcome Bishop Tracy S. Malone as our guest preacher. Bishop Malone was assigned to the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church effective September 1, 2024. For more information about Bishop Malone’s vast experiences and history, visit stlukesumc. com/bishop.
KIDS [LOVE] BUG BALL
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 FROM 6PM – 9PM WITH QUIET HOUR FROM 6-7PM
Get ready for our [Love] Bug Ball - a fun-filled event for kids and their grown-ups! Come dressed in your fancy cloths, as your favorite bug (or just come as you are) and enjoy dancing, crafts, games, and all kinds of fun. Whether you’re fluttering like a butterfly, buzzing like a bee, or just here for the laughs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s a chance to celebrate love, bugs, and everything in between! Register: stlukesumc.com/kids
STARTING POINT
FEBRUARY 9 - FOLLOWING SERVICES - BOTH CAMPUSES
If you are new or newer to St. Luke’s and would like to learn more about who we are and how we live out our mission, join us for this 30-minute session after each service. You’ll meet others who are also new and leave with the right next step as you connect at St. Luke’s. No registration is needed; just stop by!
TANZANIA MISSION TRIP INTEREST MTG
FEBRUARY 9 AT 12:15PM – NORTH INDY, N101
Come and learn about our Tanzania mission trip happening in September 2025! Please register online at stlukesumc.com/tanzania
SPECIAL WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER: BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION DINNER
FEBRUARY 12, 2025 AT 5:30PM - NORTH INDY
Celebrate Black History Month with us! Join our special dinner on February 12th. Enjoy delicious food curated by our own community members, engage in meaningful conversations, and honor the rich history and contributions of Black individuals. Limited seating, so reserve your spot today! Let’s celebrate together. Register at stlukesumc.com/blackhistory
ELDERBERRIES LUNCHEON
FEBRUARY 13 AT 12:30 – FELLOWSHIP HALL – NORTH INDY
Elderberries is a social gathering/luncheon for those aged 55 and above. The cost of this lunch is $6. RSVP online at stlukesumc. com/elderberries or by emailing the Care & Contemplation team at Jessica.gormong@stlukesumc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL SKI TRIP
FEBRUARY 14-16 – ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN
High School Ski Trip! Join us for a fun-filled weekend at Beechpoint Christian Camp in Michigan! Ski/snowboard at Bittersweet, enjoy camp activities, and build lasting friendships. Depart St. Luke’s at 5:30pm on Friday, February 14th. Even if you don’t ski, you’re welcome to join the fun! Register by Feb. 7th at stlukesumc.com/ students
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP
FEBRUARY 16 - NORTH
INDY
The Exploring Membership Class will help you learn more about the United Methodist Church and the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Here, you’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission to be an affirming community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. Hear the story of our church and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation through serving, growing in your faith journey, and moving toward generosity, and more. Register online at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
FEBRUARY 21 - NORTH INDY FROM 6-9PM
Feeling the parenting pressure? You’re not alone! Join us for our Family Friday Parenting Workshop. Connect with other parents, learn valuable strategies for raising resilient kids, and get your questions answered by Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Lindsay Kusy. While you’re at it, sign your kids up for the Middle School Invite Night (forts & fun!) or Kid’s Night In. It’s a win-win! Register at stlukesumc.com/ familyfriday
ADULT RETREAT
MARCH 7-9 – EPWORTH
FOREST RETREAT CENTER
A weekend retreat designed to foster a mountain-top spiritual transformation through worship, small-group training sessions, quiet reflection time, physical activities, fun games, and fellowship with fellow St. Lukers. For more information and to register visit stlukesumc.com/adultretreat
MAKE AN IMPACT
THIS SUMMER IN STUDENT MINISTRY
MORE INFO ONLINE
St. Luke’s Student Ministry is already dreaming of summer and you’re invited! We have summer camps for both middle school and high school students, along with mission trips to Pontiac, MI, and Belize
(register by 2/1/25)! To find out more about all the opportunities for spiritual growth this summer, for more info and to register: stlukesumc.com/summerstudents
MIDTOWN
COZY SOUP LUNCH
FEBRUARY 23 @12:15PM - MIDTOWN CAMPUS
Enjoy a cozy soup lunch on a chilly winter day! Join us immediately after church in the Midtown Lower Level for lunch. The whole family is welcome! Please register at stlukesumc.com/ events
CONDOLENCES TO:
Kathy Wall on the death of her husband, Ed Wall, on January 13th. Memorial services are pending.
Valerie Plane on the death of her husband, Rick Pinyerd, on January 13. Memorial Service will take place on January 25th with visitation form 9:30-11:30 and service at 11:30 at Leppert Mortuary.
The Tribble Family on the death of Henry Tribble, on January 16th. Memorial services are pending.
Mark & Jeffery Rodefeld on the death of their mother, Ruth Rodefeld.. Memorial services pending at St. Luke’s.
NORTH INDY - ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Michael Conley
Bringing In the Light | Zach Dawley, acolyte
Special Music | Nothing Stops Another Day - Katy McCord, vocalist
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | Patience, O What a Grace Divine
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.
Glory to God
Anthem | Some Things Never Change - New Song, Kathrine Kouns Director and Matthew Trefethen, cello
Prayer | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Offertory | Be Still - Chancel Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Romans 12:9-21
Message | Bishop Tracy S. Malone
Closing Hymn | O Master Let Me Walk With Thee #430 (vs1,2,3)
Benediction
Postlude
