10.27.2024
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.
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. This nonprofit empowers girls and women through yoga, adventure, and service.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA - BETH KINSLOW
Beth has been painting for many years, doing murals in the Indianapolis area for homeowners and businesses. In recent years, however, she has been trying new mediums and working on a much smaller scale. She especially loves subject matter taken from nature, with the play of light and color on the subject. See her work in the Midtown Gallery for the month of November! @bkinslow_art
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 NOTES
PRAYER SERVICE - TONIGHT!
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 Robertson 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.
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). Please secure your tickets now. Your email confirmation will be your ticket entry. Shows are Friday at 7:30PM and Saturday at 4PM and 7:30PM. Tickest are on sale now! stlukesumc.com/concerts
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.
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
NOVEMBER 10 AT NORTH INDY
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, hands-on, cleanup and pruning adventure at Broad Ripple Park (near our Midtown Campus). We need volunteers to make this a success! Please bring your lawn care and pruning tools, like 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
MIDTOWN
STOCK THE DOVE HOUSE FOR THANKSGIVING
NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER
24TH
Let’s Can Hunger Together! This month join the Midtown Campus in supporting Dove Recovery House, the largest recovery housing program in Indiana. We invite you to bring non-perishable food items (no glass jars please!) to St. Luke’s Midtown. Every can counts! Let’s work together to make a difference in the lives of those recovering from addiction. Let’s celebrate our many blessings by passing them on to the women of Dove House this Thanksgiving.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Kara Day, violin & Michael Conley, piano
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | For All the Saints #711 (vs1,3,4,6)
Bringing In the Light | Avalon Johnson, acolyte
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Jen Gibbs, Elin Dawley & Ryleigh Strutz
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 | I Am Thankful - KidzSing, Karen Alessandrini, Director
All Saints Remembrance
Prayer | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Offertory | For All The Saints - Chancel Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Genesis 1:27-31, Deut. 8:17-18, Matt. 6:26 (NRSV)
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Communion
Communion Songs
The King of Love My Shepherd Is #138 (vs.1,2,5,6)
Come, Sinners to the Gospel Feast #616 (vs.1,3,4,5)
Spirit of the Living God #393
Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude
