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
Stop by the Connection Centers to get your questions answered, sign up for groups, serving opportunities, events, and learn about ways to connect here.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Enjoy our live services in these spaces if you’d like to nurse in private and/or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
Calling all Swifties! Get ready to Shake It Off for the Indy concert with our new collection of friendship bracelets inspired by her iconic Style. Shop now and be Enchanted by our designs! Not a Swiftie? Shop our new wax reveal candles, these unique candles reveal a message once burned!
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
MIDTOWN
ART
GALLERY
GATHERING AREA
October’s artist is Eric Ellis. His abstract style, acrylic paintings will be on display in the Gathering Area all month. You can follow him or commission work via his instagram at: @elellis90
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING A CARE NEED?
We want to care for you through prayers, support, and visits. If you or someone you know is hospitalized, currently living in a healthcare center, assisted living or confined to their home, we are here for you. If you need a Care Team member either in response to a death or tragic event after office hours, call (317) 846-3404 and follow the prompts or visit stlukesumc.com/needcare.
ATTENDANCE
Your attendance matters. Scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin to let us know you’re here! It’s an excellent way to stay connected with St. Luke’s.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign-up to receive weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletters at stlukesumc.com/subscribe. Make sure we have your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount and update your contact info, view giving information, and more.
SPECIAL SERVICE
PRAYER SERVICE
NOVEMBER 3 AT 6PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL, N. INDY
As we approach the anxious time of our national election, you are invited for a service of prayer for healing, hope and peace. Join us on Sunday evening, November 3rd at 6:00PM in Roberton Chapel at our North Indy campus. We will share in song, silence, readings, and prayer as we center ourselves in the love, grace and peace of God. Invite a friend or neighbor - this service is open to all.
TODAY
GLOBAL MISSION OPPORTUNITY
SUNDAY, OCT 27 | 10:45AM OR 12:30PM | NORTH INDY
Join us for lunch and learn about Angel House, a beacon of hope for over 70 orphans in rural Tanzania! Meet Emmanuel Pius, a med student raised by Angel House, as he shares his journey and their growing vision. Sample a delicious Tanzanian lunch, hear stories of transformation, and discover ways to get involved (including a possible 2025 trip!).
GET CONNECTED
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS
NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 2O
Looking for a fun and delicious dinner? Join us Wednesday night at St. Luke’s (through November 20th)! Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal, great company, and the chance to connect with your community. Dinners start at 5:15PM (serving ends at 6:15PM) and are just $6 per person. No RSVPs needed.
PUMPKIN SALES
NOW UNTIL SOLD OUT!
The North Indy parking lot has transformed into a pumpkin patch! All funds go directly to Student Ministry use, Scout Troop 56, and scholarship accounts of student ministry families. Sales run now until pumpkins are gone! M-F 4-7PM & Sat/Sun 9AM-7PM.
CALLING ALL SWIFTIES - TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT!
NOVEMBER 1 FROM 6-9:30PM - MIDTOWN CAMPUS
Taylor Swift on repeat? Sporting friendship bracelets on the daily? Yeah...us too! That’s why we’re having a TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT!!!! Friday, November 1 from 6-9:30PM at our Midtown campus and YOU’RE INVITED! Bring a snack to share and come READY FOR IT! Note: This is not a drop off event. We want the whole family, all ages, to be a part of the fun. Register: stlukesumc.com/swiftie
SPIRIT & PLACE: SERENE - NOW!
NOVEMBER 4TH | 12PM-3:30PM | NORTH INDY
You’re invited to take a break from the chaos and find calm amidst the noise. Join Spirit & Place for an afternoon of reflection, mindfulness, and gratitude where you will explore creative ways to center yourself and find peace in a hectic world. Come as you are and experience the transformative power of mindfulness. It’s a free event, walk-in guests are welcome, but registration is appreciated. Register online at stlukesumc.com/serenity
PASTOR ROB BOOK SIGNING ON THE WAY TO BETHLEHEM
Pastor Rob will be signing copies of his book, “On the Way to Bethlehem” on Sunday, November 10th. This book study will be the subject of this year’s Advent Series. Copies of the book are available for purchase in Connections Gift Store.
STARTING POINT
NOVEMBER 17 AFTER SERVICE - 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 on Sunday, October 20th for Starting Point. At this 30-minute session you’ll meet others who are new and leave with a next step to help you find your place at the church. No registration is needed just show up!
MOSAIC COMMUNITY GROUP
NOVEMBER 20 | 6:30-8:30PM | NORTH INDY
We are a mixed group of adults with and without disabilities seeking to grow in connection with one another while deepening our faith. Join us in a devotion, song, prayer, and fun activity together each month! We meet the third Wednesday of each month, Meet us in the East Passage (inside door 16). Register online at stlukesumc.com/ mosaic
MAKE AN IMPACT
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
NOVEMBER 9 | 9AM-3PM | NORTH INDY
Come shop from the 120 juried artisans, featuring a variety of handcrafted goods. Be sure to stop in for the famous UWF cinnamon rolls, delicious baked goods and lunch while shopping! Money raised from this event benefits organizations globally and locally that support women, children and youth including school lunches in Haiti, Dove Recovery House, Lucille Raines Residence, Methodist Children’s Home, National UWF missions and more. To signup to volunteer visit stlukesumc.com/bazaarvolunteer.
BROAD RIPPLE PARK CLEANUP
NOVEMBER 17 FROM 10AM-12PM
The Creation Care Ministry is sponsoring a team-building, handson, cleanup and pruning adventure at Broad Ripple Park (near our Midtown Campus) on November 16 from 10AM to noon.
We need volunteers to make this a success! Please bring your lawn care and shrubbery pruning implements, such as rakes, leaf blowers, pruning shears, chain saws, and plastic trash bags, and join us in helping this neglected park feel some love. Everyone is welcome and needed. Register: stlukesumc.com/serve
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH
NOVEMBER 28 | 7AM-1PM |
NORTH INDY
Feeling thankful this Thanksgiving? Show your gratitude by giving back to your community! Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Outreach and help provide meals to families in need. We need volunteers to donate food, bake, and help deliver meals on Thanksgiving Day. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of others. Let’s spread the warmth and joy of Thanksgiving to everyone in our community. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/serve
CONDOLENCES
To Craig Collison on the death of his sister, Kay Bennett, who passed away on October 26th. Memorial services will take place on November 14th with visitation from1-2pm and service at 2pm at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.
Kendra Willke on the death of her father, Ronald Younker, who passed away on October 9th. Memorial services were held on October 13th & 14th at Dat & Glenda Funeral Home.
NORTH INDY
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Michael Conley, piano
Introit | Oh How I Love Jesus & This is the Day - Genesis Choir
Directors, Staci Strand and Laura Ohms
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Call to Worship | Nina DeWitt
Leader: Creator God, in spite of our differences, you call us to show compassion toward all whom we encounter in our daily lives.
All: Let us be prepared, intentional, and authentic when speaking with, interacting with, and praying for one another.
Leader: Faithful God, regardless of status, you call us to be deeply committed to seeing the good in others, especially when we disagree with each other.
All: Regardless of neighborhood, let us celebrate our uniqueness, building each other up, and never tearing each other down.
Leader: In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you;
All: For this sums up the law and the prophets
Opening Hymn | Blessed Assurance #369
Bringing In the Light | Byt Bieschke, acolyte
Affirmation of Faith
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 | The Open Hand - New Song, Kathrine Kouns, Director
Prayer | Rev. Paul Wilke
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Call for Offering | Pastor Bryan Smith
Offertory | His Eye is on the Sparrow - Chancel Choir, Orchestra
Doxology
Scripture Reading | 2 Kings 6:18-23, Matthew 7:12 (NRSV)
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Closing Song | Love Wins, Katie Gentry McCord
Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude
