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
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
Lorie Lee Andrews, a successful artist who used to coordinate our art displays, is part of the 67th Street Printmakers community. This group of artists was brought together by their love of printmaking and has been meeting at the Indianapolis Art Center for many years. They are dedicated to sharing their art and the various methods of printmaking. This art collection features Lorie’s art as well as the work of other printmakers in the community. Meet Lorie on September 8th.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA
Dan Stanley is the featured artist this month. His art includes nature and fantasy landscapes. Meet him in the gallery today.
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.
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.
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.
GET CONNECTED
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.
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
STARTING POINT
SEPTEMBER 15 - 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.
DECONSTRUCTION DONE HEALTHY
STARTS SEPTEMBER 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
FALL SOUL CARE CLASS
SEPT 18 - OCT 9
Join us for Soul Care at St. Luke’s UMC! This 4-week class offers a space to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with yourself on a deeper level. Learn to better care for your physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being. Our experienced coach, Rachel Pritz, will guide you through topics like quieting your inner critic, managing guilt, understanding anger, and nurturing your spiritual self. Childcare is available, and this class is open to all. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself. stlukesumc.com/classes
MAKE AN IMPACT
SPEAK UP, MAKE A DIFFERENCE! OUTREACH INTERPRETERS NEEDED
Are you fluent in more than one language? Your skills can transform lives. We’re seeking compassionate individuals to volunteer as interpreters for our community outreach programs. Help bridge language barriers at events like Hub for Hope Diaper Distributions, Angel Tree, Back to School Bash, Rental/Utility Assistance meetings, and more. Your ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds is invaluable. Join our interpreter team and make a lasting impact. We need Arabic, ASL, Dari/Farsi, Haitian Creole, and Spanish speakers, but all languages are welcome to interpret or even translate virtual/physical communications! Sign up at stlukesumc. com/language
HELP GET OUT THE VOTE!
SEPTEMBER 7
| 12PM-2PM
- N. INDY: GREAT HALL
Do you wonder how you can make a difference in this year’s election beyond your own vote? It’s as easy as sending a postcard! This is something each of us can do, and we are making it easy for you to join the effort. St. Luke’s Justice ministry is championing a postcardwriting campaign to encourage citizens to get out and vote this November. We’ll provide the postcards, along with research-backed, non-partisan messages that have proven effective at motivating people to vote. You provide your handwriting and donate postage - if you’re able. Our goal is to send 10,000 postcards in August, and another 10,000 in September. We need your help! For more information, please contact Shelly Clasen (shelly.clasen@stlukesumc. com) or David Llewellyn (dj57llew@gmail.com).
BECOME A LUKE’S LEADER MENTOR!
THIS FALL, STARTS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9
Are you passionate about empowering young minds? Join us this fall as we launch another year of Luke’s Leaders! This after-school program develops confident, community-minded leaders aged 10-14. By sharing your skills and experience, you can help shape the future. Together, we’ll inspire young people to create positive change in their
world. Sign up today to mentor the next generation of leaders! To volunteer or for more information please visit stlukesumc.com/ lukesleaders.
MIDTOWN
MIDTOWN FALL FEST
OCTOBER 5, 10AM-12PM - MIDTOWN
CHURCH
You are invited to the 3rd Annual St. Luke’s Midtown Fall Festival! Join us for a morning full of fall-themed fun including pumpkin decorating, bounce houses, face painting, and games. We will have a hands-on opportunity to support our friends at Dove House and Midtown Community favorite Ashley’s Music Circle will bring the dance party. There will even be a sensory-friendly room for those who would like a quieter space to experience the fun. Please register to let us know you’ll be there! stlukesumc. com/fallfest
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | The Lord’s Prayer, Laura Krell, vocalist
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | Praise to the Lord the Almighty #139 (4vs)
Anthem | Kumbaya - Chancel Choir
Dismissal of Children
Prayer | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Prayer Response | Nearer My God to Thee - Chancel Choir
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Offertory | Pilgrim’s Hymn - Chancel Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Colossians 1:15-20
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Communion
Communion Hymns
Breathe On Me Breath of God #420 (4vs)
Spirit of the Living God #393 (2x, 1 verse)
Abide With Me #700 (vs 1,3,4,5)
Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude
