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
Christmas season is here and we have decked the shelves with gifts and holiday happenings. Get your Christmas shopping done early!
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.
NORTH
INDY
ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY
- KARLA BECKER
Explore intricate patterns and organic forms in this captivating exhibit. Each piece invites you on a journey of self-discovery and connection with the natural world. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Peace Through Yoga Foundation, a nonprofit that empowers girls and women through yoga, adventure, and service.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA - BETH
KINSLOW
Beth has been painting murals in the Indianapolis area for homeowners and businesses for many years. Recently, she has been trying new mediums and working on a much smaller scale. See her work in the Midtown Gallery or online @bkinslow_art
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING A CARE NEED?
Facing a hospital stay, healthcare facility residence, or even staying home due to illness can be isolating. But you don’t have to go through it alone. If you or someone you know needs a Care Team member, even after office hours in response to a death or tragic event, simply call (317) 846-3404 and follow the prompts. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare for more information.
ATTENDANCE
Your attendance matters. Scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the connection center 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 NOTES
CHARGE CONFERENCE
DECEMBER 1ST AT 12:15PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL
Join us for our annual Charge Conference on Sunday, Dec. 1st. Lunch will start at 12:15 in Great Hall with the business meeting at 1:00PM in Robertson Chapel. Pre-registration is required for lunch (free will offering for lunch). The business meeting includes presenting the new slate of Administrative Committee members. Senior Pastor, Rob Fuquay will report on this past year in ministry. stlukesumc.com/ chargeconference
ADVENT HAPPENINGS AT ST. LUKE’S
PASTOR’S BOOK STUDY
DECEMBER 4, 11 & 18 AT 10AM - NORTH INDY
The Pastor’s Book Study for the first three Wednesdays in December will be led by Rev. Rob Fuquay and will focus on his new book, On The Way to Bethlehem. You can pre-register for this class at stlukesumc. com/groups
CHRISTMAS CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Join us for a magical night of Christmas and holiday music performed by over 150 vocalists and musicians at the annual St. Luke’s Christmas concerts on December 6th and 7th. Tickets are $10 each (kids 0-12yrs are free). Shows are Friday at 7:30PM and Saturday at 4PM and 7:30PM. stlukesumc.com/concerts
JOYSWING JAZZ CONCERT
DECEMBER 10 AT 7PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL
Join us for an evening of uplifting and inspiring Christmas music performed by the extraordinary jazz orchestra, JoySwing. This unique presentation of Christmas tunes will leave you tapping your toes and clapping your hands. This event is free to attend.
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
DECEMBER 17 AT 7PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL
The holidays can bring feelings of sadness and grief for a lot of people. Come together for a time of reflection, prayer, and community as we remember loved ones we’ve lost or who are far away during the holidays.
ANGEL TREE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
- NORTH INDY
Every year we come together to be angels by sponsoring and supporting hundreds of children and their families with Christmas gifts and household items. Donated gifts are collected by St. Luke’s volunteers. Participating families in need come to our special St. Luke’s holiday store on Saturday December 21 from 10AM-4PM to shop for their family. There are 3 ways to be an angel: You can sponsor a child by purchasing gifts, you can volunteer to help sort and setup gifts and you can give a donation to support our Angel Tree mission. For more information and to sign-up visit stlukesumc. com/christmas
GET CONNECTED
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
NOVEMBER 26 AT 7PM - HOSTED AT MIDTOWN CAMPUS
Join with multiple faith communities for a Community Thanksgiving Service, hosted at St. Luke’s Midtown Campus. We will join with various faith traditions through worship together, as well as support Gleaners Food Bank through our offering. This is a special opportunity to be connected to people of faith from across the north side of Indianapolis and share our common gratitude during the Thanksgiving season.
STARTING POINT
DECEMBER 15 - BETWEEN
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 on Sunday, December 15 for a 30-minute session where 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!
ALL YOUTH OVERNIGHTER - CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 20 - 21 AT LUKE’S LODGE
Middle School and High School Students are invited to bring a friend and join us for an epic Christmas Party! We will be visiting the Adrenaline Family Adventure Park in Fishers, competing in a “Nailed It” competition, making all the Christmas crafts and treats you can think of and playing all the Reindeer Games! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to stay up all night with your friends during the most wonderful time of the year! Register online at stlukesumc.com/ students
MAKE AN IMPACT
COLD WEATHER COLLECTIONS
NOW THROUGH CHRISTMAS - NORTH INDY
Cold weather is coming and we need your help to support our neighbors! From now until Christmas, we are collecting cold weather gear for our friends at Fletcher Place and the Homeless Veterans of Indiana. We are collecting warm blankets (new), adult-sized winter coats (new or like-new), adult-sized warm socks, hats, and gloves,
adult-sized underwear and socks (new), and adult sleeping bags (new or gently used). Drop off your donations in the bin in West Passage anytime between now and Christmas!
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH
NOVEMBER 28 | 7AM-1PM | NORTH
INDY
Feeling thankful this Thanksgiving? 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
Rush Trainer on the death of his brother, Todd Trainer, who passed away on November 15th. Memorial services took place on Friday, November 22nd at St. Luke’s.
Marsha Thompson on the death of her Husband, Lann Thompson, who passed away on November 8th. Memorial Services will take place on December 7th at 11am at St. Luke’s.
NORTH INDY
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Preludes | Brass Quartet - Brian Hoover, Jim Butz, David Marcotte, Larry Lawhead
Bringing In the Light | Avalon Johnson, acolyte
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Litany for Thanksgiving
Opening Hymn | Make in Whom We Live #88 (4vs)
Bringing Forward Thanksgiving Donations
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 | Thankful - New Song, Directed by Kathrine Kouns
Prayer | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Offertory | Come Ye Thankful People, Come - Chancel Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Leviticus 23:39-44
Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Closing Hymn | Great is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell Gross
Postlude | Now Thank We All Our God (J.S. Bach) - Dr. Charles Goehring, organ
