TODAY’S SPECIAL EVENTS
APRIL 21, 2013
The following is a list of events occuring today at St. Luke’s. For other events and upcoming information, pick up a COMMUNION MONTHLY, available at the end of the pews and at the Information Desk in the Narthex.
Disciple Graduate Recognition This morning we are pleased to recognize the graduates of our Disciple Bible Study classes. Nearly 250 people made the commitment to dive deeper into Bible study through this course, and we congratulate them on their commitment to study and deepen their knowledge of the scriptures. Stop by the tables in the Narthex or the West Passage for information about Disciple classes beginning in late August, and talk to a graduate.
Side by Side Orchestra Welcome to the high school, middle and jr. high school musicians who are playing side by side with members of our St. Luke’s Orchestra today. We are blessed to have them share their time and young talents with us in worship.
Cathedral Concert Hear the music our Chancel Choir will be performing on their upcoming Italy tour (April 28-May 5) today at 3PM in the Sanctuary. The concert is free of charge; a freewill offering will support the Interfaith Hunger Initiative and St. Luke’s Music Ministries.
Kids Against Hunger Join us today from 4:30-6:30PM in the Great Hall where we will partner with Kids Against Hunger to help prepare 20,000 highly nutritious, life-saving meals for malnourished and hungry children and families here and abroad.
Quarterly Blood Drive Our blood drive is taking place this morning from 7AM1PM in W125. No appointment necessary, just drop in to make a life-saving gift.
Summer Splash Registration Summer Splash – Kingdom Rock takes place July 22-26, 9AM-Noon for preschool children through those now completing 3rd grade. Register now at www.stlukesumc.com or in person this morning in the East Passage. There are options for older elementary and youth as well, and many adult volunteers are needed! Stop by the table this morning or send questions to summersplash@stlukesumc.com.
Dinners of Eight Registration Round up seven others (new friends or old) for a series of Dinners of Eight taking place May-August. Register this morning at the table in the West Passage, or at www.stlukesumc.com (search “dinners of eight”).
Lose Something at Church? Check out the Lost & Found table this morning in the West Passage. Unclaimed items will be given to the Rummage Sale this week.
NEWS YOU CAN USE Earth Day Worship Service Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and you are invited to a celebration of God’s creation, outside the main church entrance from 6:30-7PM. Celebrate with music, scripture, prayer and the gift of a tree to the first 100 people.
UMW Rummage Sale This Week This semi-annual event which benefits local and global missions takes place April 24-27. Drop your used-butstill-good items at the Great Hall April 24 & 25, 8AM-6PM, and April 26, 8AM-Noon. Member sale takes place April 26, 6-8PM. Public sale is April 27, 8AM-3PM. Volunteers are especially needed to help work sale days. See details and sign-up info at www.stlukesumc.com.
God-Given Gifts Class Discover your God-given gifts, connect your gifts with your passion and discern where you can make a difference through your service. Mondays, April 22 & 29, 7-8:30PM in E212. Led by Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries.
April Outreach of the Month Fletcher Place Community Center is the Outreach of the Month. FPCC has a long history of ministry on the southeast side of Indianapolis. During the summer, FPCC sponsors “Art in the City,” a program for students (K-12) to learn the gift of creativity. Our financial contributions will go toward helping this important ministry for children; if you wish to make a gift, place it an offering envelope with “Fletcher Place” on the Special Offering line. If you would like to assist as a counselor this summer, or help prepare lunches, contact Don Cochran at dcochran@cdsins.com.
Theology Unplugged All men are invited to Theology Unplugged, a casual monthly fellowship group that meets at the Rusty Bucket on Wednsday, April 24 (note change of date this month) at 8:30PM in the Brickyard Room. This month, in keeping with the “Desperate Households” series, we will discuss how to balance home and work life as men. For more info, contact David Gard, davidgard104@aol.com or 501-8828.
St. Luke’s is an
open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God
ST. LUKE’S SERVICES: 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM, Sanctuary THE GARDEN at Beef & Boards Theatre: 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15AM. Dr. Linda McCoy, Pastor THE GARDEN at Oak Hill: 9:30 & 10:30AM. Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor FAMILY FUEL: 10:45AM, Robertson Chapel. Rev. David Williamson, Pastor. First Sunday of the month CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: 5:00PM, Sanctuary. Rev. Marsha Hutchinson, Pastor. Third Sunday of the month LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel. Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor
SERMON SERIES
DESPERATE HOUSEHOLDS Finding Hope for the Home
for all creation.
APRIL 7: Bring Faith Home APRIL 14: Generation to Generation
We envision being transformed by God and
transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive,
St. Luke’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
APRIL 21: Relational Mechanics APRIL 28: Building a Healthy Marriage MAY 5: Making Transitions Successful MAY 12: Parental Guidance Required
WORSHIP 24/7: Our morning worship services are Web broadcast live in real time at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/watch. The entire service is available for purchase on CD and DVD; you may order specific services at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/sermonarchives, or stop by the Welcome Center this morning for an order envelope. You may also listen to or download sermons at www.stlukesumc.com. A link to the sermon video is also available by following us on @stlukesumcindy on Twitter.
Christ-like community.
Graduate Brunch Celebration Graduating seniors (high school and college) will be recognized during the 9:30 and 11AM worship services on Sunday, May 5. After the 11AM service, graduates and their families will have brunch in the Great Hall. All seniors wishing to be recognized and/or participate in the brunch must RSVP by April 28 to Stephanie Eft (efts@stlukesumc.com) with their name, school graduating from (and degree if appropriate), future plans and number of people attending the brunch.
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