9.29.2024
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.
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, 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
Fall is in the air. Find the perfect gifts for your loved ones or a cozy treat for yourself. From beautifully crafted home decor to inspiring books & unique keepsakes, our curated collection has something for everyone. Come discover the joy of shopping at Connections!
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.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA
Dan Stanley is the featured artist this month. His art includes nature and fantasy landscapes.
ALTAR FLOWERS
SEPTEMBER - NORTH INDY
The altar flowers today have been provided by grandparents Bob and Linda Pope in honor of and in celebration of the life of their grandson, Rashid Swaray Conteh who died September 29, 2022.
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.
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. Pumpkin Sales run now until pumpkins are gone! M-F 4-7PM & Sat/Sun 9AM7PM. If you’d like to volunteer to sell, email Travis at travis.bannon@ stlukesumc.com
ELDERBERRIES LUNCH
OCTOBER 3 AT 11:45AM - FELLOWSHIP HALL
Elderberries is a social gathering/luncheon for those aged 55 and above. Join us on Oct 3, at 11:45AM with lunch served at 12PM in the Fellowship Hall. The cost of this lunch is $6. RSVP to Jess at jess. gormong@stlukesumc.com or stlukesumc.com/elderberries. Our monthly newsletter is available by print at the church main office or online at stlukesumc.com/care.
SOWERS GARDEN SALE
OCTOBER 6 - NORTH INDY CAMPUS
The Sowers Garden Group has a plant sale every spring and fall. The fall sale will be next Sunday, October 6, from 8:00AM-Noon. Funds raised are used to support the garden ministry and various Kid’s ministries.
RECONNECT WITH NATURE AND COMMUNITY
RITCHEY WOODS NATURE PRESERVE - OCTOBER 13
Join us for a peaceful walk in Ritchey Woods on August 13th at 2PM. Share gratitude for God’s creation and enjoy fellowship with St. Luke’s friends. This is the second Sunday of our monthly nature walks (June-October). Perfect for quiet reflection or friendly conversation. Meet at the Hague Rd. parking area trailhead. Let’s experience the beauty of nature together!
MAKE AN IMPACT
SEEDS OF HOPE FOR INDIANA’S CHILDREN
OCTOBER 3 AT 6:30PM - LIGHT OF THE WORLD CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 4646 MICHIGAN RD., INDIANAPOLIS
Too many families in Indiana experience anxiety over how they will nourish their children, and we have the power to create meaningful change. Come learn more about the Child Tax Credit and its proven effectiveness in reducing child poverty and hunger. Hear from policy experts from the US Treasury and Bread for the World, as well as local families who have experienced the life-changing impact of the Child Tax Credit. Join us for Nourish Our Future, an inspiring event hosted by Bread for the World hosted at Light of the World Christian Church. Register: stlukesumc.com/seedsofhope
HELP GET OUT THE VOTE!
OCTOBER 5 | 10AM-12PM - 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! St. Luke’s Justice ministries invite you to a postcard-writing 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 the postage (if you’re able).
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
CONDOLENCES
To John Baker, Julie Stewart, & John Lapp on the death of their sister & mother, Ann Baker Lapp, who passed away on September 18th. Memorial services took place on September 24th at 2pm at St. Luke’s.
To Elaine Thomas on the death of her husband, Cecil Thomas, who passed away on September 19th. Memorial services pending at St. Luke’s..
MIDTOWN SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
SCAN IN SPOTIFY APP:
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Michael Conley, piano
Bringing In the Light | Violet Wood, acolyte
Welcome | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Opening Hymn | For the Healing of the Nations #428 (4vs)
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 | God Gives the Song - Chancel Choir, Marjie Hanna, cello
Prayer | Rev. Mindie Moore
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Mindie Moore
Offertory | God Has Work for Us to Do - Chancel Choir
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Jeremiah 29:4-7 NKJV
Message | Rev. Jen Gibbs & Shelly Clasen
Closing Hymn | There is a Wideness in God’s Mercy #121 (4vs)
Benediction | Rev. Jen Gibbs
Postlude
