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.
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 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.
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 8.18.2024
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, and 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
Discover unique gifts and inspiring books at Connections Gift store at the North Indy Campus. Visit us for a thoughtful selection of items perfect for any season.
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
Sabrena Scott is a seasoned crafter specializing in mixed media, collage, and monoprinting with a gel plate. Starting with crochet at age 9 and progressing through sewing, knitting, and rubber stamping, she has honed her skills over many years. Since 2009, Sabrena has hosted craft parties in her studio, encouraging creativity among friends and family. For purchasing inquiries, contact Sabrena at 317292-4833 or sabrena@iquest.net.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA
Ginger “Relly” Pearson is an innovative disruptor and multidisciplinary artist based in Indianapolis, IN. Specializing in acrylic paintings, murals, body painting, live art, epoxy resin, and woodworking, and has completed over 100 commissions for public and private collectors. For more information, visit www.rellyart.com or follow @relly.inc on Instagram.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING A CARE NEED?
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
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 of a Care Team member either in response to a death or a tragic event after office hours, please 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.
TODAY STARTING POINT
AUGUST 18 - AFTER ALL SERVICES - BOTH CAMPUSES
If you’re new or newer to St. Luke’s join us immediately after service for Starting Point, a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with next steps to help you find your place here. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith.
CONFIRMATION
INFORMATION SESSION AUGUST 18 AT 9:30AM
Attention all students in grades 7 and above! If you haven’t yet been Confirmed, join the 2024-2025 Confirmation Class starting this September. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your faith over 8 Sunday sessions, running from 9:30 AM to noon at the North Indy Campus. Each session starts with worship, followed by interactive learning until noon. You’ll also have a mentor to guide you between sessions, helping you connect with the material on a deeper level. The experience concludes with a retreat and a Confirmation Service in April. Don’t miss this chance to explore your faith. Attend the optional info session on August 18th to learn more. Join us on this transformative journey! stlukesumc.com/confirmation
GET CONNECTED
UNCOVER THE HEART OF ST. LUKE’S!
AUGUST 27 AT 6:30PM
Join us for a church tour and discover the hidden gems of our North Indy campus. Find peace in our tranquil prayer chapel and marvel at the captivating stories behind our stained glass windows. Ever
wondered about Luke’s Lodge? Let’s explore its purpose together! Whether you’re a longtime member or new to our community, join us to learn more about our rich history. Register at stlukesumc.com/ newhere
TRUCK TOWN
AUGUST 24 FROM 9AM-12PM - NORTH INDY
PARKING LOT
Do you have a vehicle-loving kid? If the answer is yes: we have plan for you on Saturday August 24! Bring your whole family to Truck Town at St. Luke’s UMC North Campus parking lot, where kids will be invited to explore inside and out all kinds of trucks and vehicles. The event will be from 9 -12, with a quiet hour from 9-10AM for our friends with sensory needs. This is a free event - but we ask that you preregister at stlukesumc.com/trucktown
DIVORCE CARE
SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9
While divorce is always hard, many are facing additional obstacles that make this season of life even more difficult. St. Luke’s wants you to know that you are not alone. We welcome you to our DivorceCare class meeting on Monday evenings starting September 9, 2024. The class runs for a total of 13 weeks. The cost for the workbook is $20 with scholarships available. Register online at stlukesumc.com/ divorcecare
DECONSTRUCTION DONE HEALTHY
STARTS 9/19 AT 7PM - MIDTOWN
Is your faith feeling fragile? You’re not alone. Many of us carry baggage from our church experiences. This class will guide you through faith deconstruction in a healthy way. Learn to discern what to keep and what to let go. Our leaders have been there and come out stronger. Join Pastor Mindie Moore and Jon Jones for this engaging class. Discover how to rebuild a stronger, more authentic faith. Don’t miss out! Register at stlukesumc.com/classes
WALK AND TALK
RITCHEY WOODS NATURE PRESERVE - SEPTEMBER 8
Join us for a leisurely walk through a local park sharing appreciation of God’s beautiful creation and gratitude to those who keep our parks available to everyone. Time for quiet contemplation or conversation with others from St Luke’s. This group will walk at different parks on the second Sundays of the month through October. September 8 at 2PM, Eagle Creek Park, 71st St. entrance parking area, meet at trailhead
CONDOLENCES
To Pastor Eve Mugambi on the death of her father, who passed away on August 8th. Memorial services are pending in Kenya.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Climb Every Mountain - James Hume, soloist
Welcome | Pastor Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | God of Grace and God of Glory #577 (3vs)
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Jen Gibbs
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
Baptisms
Anthem | Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal - Chancel Choir
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Prayer | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Offertory | Majesty and Glory of Your Name - Chancel Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Exodus 16:1-10
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | How Great Thou Art #77 (3vs)
Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude
