WHO WE ARE
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 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, we want you to know that Jesus loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
PRAYER
Submit your anonymous prayer request at stlukesumc.com/prayer or on the online prayer wall at stlukesumc.com/prayerwall.
GIVE
Your gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! There are four ways to give today at St. Luke’s.
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Text: STLUKESUMC to 77977
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service or in the donation boxes outside the worship spaces before and after services.
DONUTS & COFFEE
FELLOWSHIP HALL
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
GATHERING AREA (LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY) & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT ARE A - E126
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
NORTH INDY • OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
Our volunteer-run store at the North Indy campus is filled with Mother’s Day gifts and more. 100% of the profits from sales support housing security in our community. We are seeking special volunteers needed to help secure a new point-of-sale system. If you have experience in this, please contact Susan Fuquay at susanfuquay@yahoo.com.
JUSTICE MINISTRIES
NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES
Indiana Primary held on May 2 - Find out where and when to vote at the Justice table in West Passage. St. Luke’s is an early voting site for Marion County. Stop by the Justice Table to pick up a “Justice For All” license plate holder.
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
NORTH INDY – PRAYER CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. All are welcome to drop in and spend some time in prayer and meditation in the presence of God. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
HUNGER SYMPOSIUM
TODAY FROM 1:30-4PM • NORTH INDY
Join us today at 1:30 for our first ever Hunger Symposium. You will leave with a greater awareness and understanding about food insecurity and how we can make a difference in the lives of so many in our own communities. Hear from three prominent speakers who will share their insights on the topic. If you haven’t registered in advance, you are still welcome to attend!
APRIL ARTIST MEET & GREET
TODAY AFTER SERVICE • NORTH INDY - EAST GALLERY
Come meet Angie Walberry an artist who expresses her feelings through abstract art. She utilizes acrylic paint, resin, and mixed media to express pain, joy, heartache, doubt, injustice, grief and love.
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
Sign up to receive Pastor Rob’s weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletter, update your subscriptions and preferences at stlukesumc.com/subscribe.
To make sure we have all of your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount where you can:
• Update communication preferences
• View the online church directory
• Submit a prayer request
• View giving information
• And more!
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECT
@stlukesindy DEMENTIA CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
TUESDAY, MAY 2 AT 6PM • NORTH INDY - SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER
This support group serves caregivers of those affected by memory loss, including Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Members of the church and community will find loving support, share resources, and encouragement along their journey. The facilitators of this support group are church members and have been trained by the Alzheimer’s Association. This group will meet the first Tuesday of each month through December. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.
MAY ARTIST MEET & GREET
SUNDAY MAY 7 AT 10:30AM - EAST GALLERY
Critt Hunter spent 43 years teaching art to middle/secondary students and inmates in Kentucky prisons. Once he retired, he began to focus on his own art and was instantly accepted into juried exhibits and art fairs like the Hoosier Salon. He captures the beauty of nature with vibrancy and power.
HIGH SCHOOL HALF DAY RETREAT
MAY 13 | EAGLE CREEK PARK |
STUDENTS GRADES 8-12
The High School Ministry is taking a Saturday to hike, kayak, play games and spend intentional time welcoming current 8th graders into the HS Ministry at Eagle Creek! This is a great way for 8th graders to do their first HS activity and get to know some older students. Current high school students will enjoy this fun day with their peers. Cost is $10, signup at stlukesumc.com/students.
UWF SPRING TEA
SATURDAY, MAY 13 • 1PM • NORTH INDY
Come and enjoy a delightful afternoon tea crafted for all, and completely free of charge. This event has been made possible by the United Women of Faith and will feature keynote presenter, Vena Holden of Selective Seconds with entertainment by The Sweet Adelines. A free will offering will be collected for Upstream Prevention. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bond with others, gain valuable insights from our speaker, and enjoy some tea & sandwiches. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/springtea
STAY IN TOUCH
SOWERS: PLANT SALE
MAY 14 • NORTH INDY – WEST PASSAGE
The Sowers have manicured their gardens, separated the perennials, organized extra plants and are ready to sell them. Come pick from our bounty before and after services on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Sower’s members will be there to answer basic questions on plant care. Proceeds go to upkeep and upgrades of the Sower’s Garden.
MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT
MAY 19 AT 6PM • NORTH INDY – THE LODGE
Calling all 5th-8th grade students! Join us for our May 2023 Invite Night - Messtival! We’ll play some messy water-based games, eat some messy food, and play color wars! stlukesumc.com/students
KIDS VBS
JUNE 12-16 • NORTH INDY
Registration for kids to attend VBS is temporarily paused - we are currently taking names for a wait list. We need more volunteers in order to re-open registration and to accommodate our current registrations! You can skip the wait list if you sign up to volunteer! More info at stlukesumc.com/kids.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM
JUNE 26-JUNE 30 • NORTH INDY CAMPUS
This week-long day camp gives middle schoolers (5th-8th grade) a chance to form new friendships, serve alongside their peers, learn more about faith in worship times designed specifically for them, and play all kinds of insane games. This year’s theme is Medieval Mayhem! We will talk about what it means to us that Jesus is “king,” debunking the bad narratives we’ve heard of kings and learning about the selflessness of the kingdom Jesus talks about. Register at stlukesumc.com/students.
CULTIVATE & CONTRIBUTE
DEMENTIA FRIENDS INDIANA
SATURDAY, MAY 20 AT 10AM - ZOOMThe Dementia Friends
Workshop seeks to build awareness of and break down stigmas surrounding various forms of dementia. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand dementia, reduce the stigma, and make life easier for those with dementia and their caregivers. People with dementia need to be understood and supported in their communities. You can help by becoming a Dementia Friend. This event is limited to 12 participants. stlukesumc.com/events
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS
JUNE 11 AT 12:15 • NORTH INDY
The Exploring Membership Class will help you learn more about the United Methodist Church and the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Here you’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission. You’ll also get to hear the story of our church and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation through serving, growing in your faith journey, moving toward generosity, and more. We will provide lunch, and childcare is available. Please note childcare needs on the registration form.
CHANGE THE WORLD
PRIDE PARADE & PRIDE FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, JUNE 10 • PARADE BEGINS AT 11AM & FESTIVAL
RUNS 11AM-6PM • DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS
Join us in showing support for the LGBTQIA+ community by walking with St. Luke’s in the Indy Pride parade. After the parade, we invite you to visit our booth where you can learn more about St. Luke’s and our commitment to being an open, affirming, and inclusive church. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/pride.
FREEDOM SCHOOL
JUNE 20 – JULY 28 • NORTH INDY CAMPUS
Freedom School is a summer program designed to increase literacy, self-esteem, socio-emotional skills, and a love of learning for children in elementary school. St. Luke’s is hosting its second Freedom School to help scholars of Washington Twp. discover their potential and greatness. We are in need of 200 volunteers, for more information and to volunteer, visit: stlukesumc.com/freedomschool
CONDOLENCES
Condolences to Jeryl Lee Colter (member) on the death of her husband, Joe Colter (member) who died on April 21, 2023.
Condolences to the friends and family of Barbara Steffel (member) who died on April 20, 2023.
BAPTISMS
Blair Hicks, daughter of Erika and Mitchell Hicks
Jude Armington, son of Lauren and Andrew Armington
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome & Call to Worship | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | #451 – Be Thou My Vision
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Patricia Magyar
Glory to God
Baptism
Prayer Time & The Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Patricia Magyar
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Offertory | Trust in Jesus
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Proverbs 3:1-6
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | #140 – Great is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Postlude
