9.8.2024
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, 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
It’s Back to School time and Connections is ready! Denik Journals, Pencil Pouches, LunchBox Notes and many more fun things to fill backpacks. Visit us at the North Indy Campus!
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 today in the Art Gallery.
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 have been arranged and provided by the Sowers Garden volunteers. If you’d like to join this group, email sowersgarden@stlukesumc.com
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.
DO YOU LOVE TO COOK? NOW HIRING FOR KITCHEN CHEF
Our beloved Chef Joseph has retired! We are incredibly grateful for his years of service and will be celebrating him as a church on October 6th. Now we need to fill that position so that there are no interruptions in our food service offerings. If you are, or know someone who is ServeSafe certified, loves to cook for large groups, and is mindful of a strict budget - apply today! Email: hr@stlukesumc.com
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.
MAKING ROOM
Making Room is a capital building campaign to transform St. Luke’s. We need to raise a total of $6.4 million to improve safety, accessibility, and will make room for all. Your support will help us upgrade classrooms, add security features, and create a more welcoming space. These improvements are vital for our community and the many groups that rely on St. Luke’s day in and day out. Let’s make room for a brighter tomorrow! For more info and to make your commitment here: stlukesumc.com/makingroom
GET CONNECTED
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
MAKE AN IMPACT
SPEAK UP, MAKE A DIFFERENCE! OUTREACH INTERPRETERS NEEDED
Are you fluent in more than one language? We’re seeking compassionate individuals to volunteer as interpreters for our community outreach programs to 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. 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
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
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER
Prelude | Michael Conley, piano
OF WORSHIP
Bringing In the Light | Elinor Bhat, acolyte
Reading | Psalm 16 - Jay Black, Amy Boles, Allison Bates, Kory Bickle, Sherry Dubois
Opening Hymn | Great is Thy Faithfulness #140 (3vs)
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
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Anthem | Making Room - Daria Weingartner, vocalist
Prayer | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Offertory | O Love - Chancel Choir, Matthew Trefethen - cello
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Mark 2:1-12
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | Servant Song #424
Benediction & Choral Response
Postlude
