TODAY’S SPECIAL EVENTS
AUGUST 11, 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.
The Track Summer Schedule
Disciple Bible Study Orientation
Happening now: preschool and pre-k children (age 3 by 9/12 to those not yet in kindergarten) are invited to the Mini-Track for Sunday School classes at 9:30 & 11AM. Children who have completed kindergarten through 4th grade will attend the first part of worship with their families. After the Children’s Moment, they will be led by staff to a classroom for fun activities; pick up is in E106 or E108.
Sunday, August 18. Registrations are coming in but there's room for more! If you've been waiting to sign-up for a class please consider doing so today or early this week. Classes begin the week of August 25 and all participants are highly encouraged to attend an orientation session next Sunday. Details as to where and when will be emailed to you as well as appear in the bulletin on the 18th. See you in class!
Informational Meetings for Upcoming International Work Trips
Bullying Prevention Workshop
St. Luke's Outreach has a number of life changing work trips available. Please join us today in C123 at 10:45AM to hear more about the Sierra Leone work team. Rev. Don Griffith and Jackie King will lead this trip to work at Kissy Hospital and educate teachers in Feburary of 2014. We are seeking people with educational, medical, physical therapy, mechanical and carpentry skills. Also, on August 18 at 10:30am in C110 there will be an informational meeting for a trip to Fondwa, Haiti from October 12-19 led by Pastor Jamalyn. We hope you can make time to learn about these transformational opportunites to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus.
Artist’s Reception in “identity” Gallery Stop by the gallery above the east end of the Narthex this morning to meet Bianca Mandity and experience her magical reality illustrations. Be sure to read the descriptions accompanying the pieces.
NEWS YOU CAN USE Discover Your God-Given Gifts 2 Mondays, August 19 and 26, Noon-1:30PM, E105. Understand the work of the church and the importance of your role within it. Discover your God-given gifts. Connect your gifts with your passion. Learn ministry opportunities. Discern where you can make a difference through your service. Class facilitators are Berneta Sherck, St. Luke's Member and Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries. Register online at www.stlukesumc.com/adult or at the Adult Ministry/Disciple table in the West Passage.
Care Ministries is collaborating with In-Source to host a workshop on the prevention of bullying. Teachers, Pastors, Stephen Ministers and parents are welcome to attend Thursday, August 22nd from 7-9PM in Fellowship Hall. The workshop is free. To register, call Carolyn at 800-3324433 or email choneycutt@insource.org.
Get ready for volleyball! Coed teams of 6 to 8 players are forming now for matches that will begin in September. Matches will be played on Monday evenings in Great Hall through next April. For a bargain price of just $25 per player, you get 3 seasons of fun, fellowship and a little exercise too. Play is competitive but friendly - no spiking or over-hand serves. Get a group of friends together and join the fun this fall. For more information or to register as a team or individual contact Brent Scott at 875-9382 or brentsco10@att.net.
Blood Pressure Screening Stop by C110, 9-11 AM for a free blood pressure screening. Please refain from smoking or caffeine 30 minutes prior to the screening for a more accurate reading. Sponsored the second Sunday of every month by St. Luke’s Health Ministries.
St. Luke’s is an
open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation. We envision being
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 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 Rev. Dr. L. Wayne Smith, Guest Preacher
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.
transformed by God and
transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive, Christ-like community.
100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
317.846.3404 • www.stlukesumc.com
GEnERAL WORShIP InfORMATIOn: WELCOME VISITORS! We’re glad you’re
here and hope you feel the presence of God in this worship service. Stop by our Welcome Center for information and a gift, and join us in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship following each service. We look forward to having you worship with us again. ••• For the hearing impaired, personal earphones may be purchased for $7, or hearing aids may be borrowed for the service at the Welcome Center. If you are in need of a large print bulletin with hymns, please let our ushers know. ••• PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday School available for children who are newborn to 5th grade; stop at the Info Center in the East Wing to find a classroom. Children are welcome in our services. If they become restless, you may continue to worship with them in the Narthex. For mothers who are nursing, we have a room available for your use equipped with rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service. It is located in the East Passage, E126. If you need help, an usher can assist you in locating the room. ••• ARRIVING LATE?: PLEASE Wait until prayers and musical selections are concluded before being seated. cOMMUnIOn AVAILABLE EVERY SUnDAY:
The elements are consecrated and placed in the Prayer Chapel for all to include in their worship experience. Gluten-free crackers are included with the bread elements. Please enter in silence. 9:15AM12:30PM. PRAYER cOncERnS & InfORMATIOn:
If you have a prayer concern, change of address or other information you would like the church to know, fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate. *** Prayer concerns may also be submitted on our website (click the “Need Prayer” link at the top of every page), or with a pastor after worship service. Concerns submitted on the pew card or online are prayed for by our Wednesday Prayer Group weekly. Also, our Prayer Chapel, which can be accessed from Robertson Chapel or outside the main entrance by the large cross, is available for silent prayer and meditation when the church is open.
August 11, 2013 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM Kingdomtide: Green
ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE
“Allegro” from Suite Gothique
WELCOME and INVOCATION *HYMN
Leon Boellmann
Rev. David Williamson
*CREED LEADER:
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare.
LEADER & PEOPLE:
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
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
No 70
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANTHEM
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Go Light Your World” Chris Rice; arr. Winkler Steve Harris, Soprano Saxophone *PRAISE TO GOD Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; No 95 praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *OFFERTORY PRAYER
Rev. David Williamson
SCRIPTURE READERS (8:15) Karen Hobson
(9:30)
Matt Bailey
(11:00)
Oliver Harshman
SCRIPTURE Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. SCRIPTURE RESPONSE READER: The word of God for the people of God. CONGREGATION: Thanks be to God. MESSAGE
“Spiritual Chemistry”
POSTLUDE
“Maestoso” from Suite Gothique
Rev. David Williamson
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. CHILDREN’S MOMENT
(9:30 & 11:00)
Rev. Rob Fuquay
BACK TO SCHOOL: THE PARABLES OF JESUS
*BENEDICTION
“Sing Alleluia” Byrd & Hindalong Mary Margaret Montgomery, Lauren Wallawender, Steve Harris, Vocalists
PRAYER TIME
cOnDOLEncES TO:
PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS
No 559
“Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” sung to REGENT SQUARE
CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS
Heather Hilbert
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Congregation standing
cLERGY Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor; Rev. Marsha Hutchinson, Pastor of Grief Ministries; Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s; Rev. David Williamson, Pastor of Family & Children’s Ministries; Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, Pastor of Outreach Ministries DIREcTOR Of MUSIc MInISTRIES Mark Squire ASSISTAnT DIREcTOR Of MUSIc MInISTRIES / ORGAnIST Charles Manning
Leon Boellmann
Robert LeFavour on the death of his wife Veda LeFavour Brent & Cindy Vautaw and Dick & Marion Tewksbury on the death of son and grandson Trevor Vautaw Carol Wellborn on the death of her father LaLander “Duck” Norman Sandy Smith on the death of her husband Mark Smith cOnGRATULATIOnS TO:
Courtney Ellabarger and Josh Hayes on their wedding of August 10
SERMON NOTES
GEnERAL WORShIP InfORMATIOn: WELCOME VISITORS! We’re glad you’re
here and hope you feel the presence of God in this worship service. Stop by our Welcome Center for information and a gift, and join us in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship following each service. We look forward to having you worship with us again. ••• For the hearing impaired, personal earphones may be purchased for $7, or hearing aids may be borrowed for the service at the Welcome Center. If you are in need of a large print bulletin with hymns, please let our ushers know. ••• PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday School available for children who are newborn to 5th grade; stop at the Info Center in the East Wing to find a classroom. Children are welcome in our services. If they become restless, you may continue to worship with them in the Narthex. For mothers who are nursing, we have a room available for your use equipped with rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service. It is located in the East Passage, E126. If you need help, an usher can assist you in locating the room. ••• ARRIVING LATE?: PLEASE Wait until prayers and musical selections are concluded before being seated. cOMMUnIOn AVAILABLE EVERY SUnDAY:
The elements are consecrated and placed in the Prayer Chapel for all to include in their worship experience. Gluten-free crackers are included with the bread elements. Please enter in silence. 9:15AM12:30PM. PRAYER cOncERnS & InfORMATIOn:
If you have a prayer concern, change of address or other information you would like the church to know, fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate. *** Prayer concerns may also be submitted on our website (click the “Need Prayer” link at the top of every page), or with a pastor after worship service. Concerns submitted on the pew card or online are prayed for by our Wednesday Prayer Group weekly. Also, our Prayer Chapel, which can be accessed from Robertson Chapel or outside the main entrance by the large cross, is available for silent prayer and meditation when the church is open.
August 11, 2013 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM Kingdomtide: Green
ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE
“Allegro” from Suite Gothique
WELCOME and INVOCATION *HYMN
Leon Boellmann
Rev. David Williamson
*CREED LEADER:
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare.
LEADER & PEOPLE:
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
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
No 70
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANTHEM
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Go Light Your World” Chris Rice; arr. Winkler Steve Harris, Soprano Saxophone *PRAISE TO GOD Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; No 95 praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *OFFERTORY PRAYER
Rev. David Williamson
SCRIPTURE READERS (8:15) Karen Hobson
(9:30)
Matt Bailey
(11:00)
Oliver Harshman
SCRIPTURE Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. SCRIPTURE RESPONSE READER: The word of God for the people of God. CONGREGATION: Thanks be to God. MESSAGE
“Spiritual Chemistry”
POSTLUDE
“Maestoso” from Suite Gothique
Rev. David Williamson
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. CHILDREN’S MOMENT
(9:30 & 11:00)
Rev. Rob Fuquay
BACK TO SCHOOL: THE PARABLES OF JESUS
*BENEDICTION
“Sing Alleluia” Byrd & Hindalong Mary Margaret Montgomery, Lauren Wallawender, Steve Harris, Vocalists
PRAYER TIME
cOnDOLEncES TO:
PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS
No 559
“Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” sung to REGENT SQUARE
CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS
Heather Hilbert
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Congregation standing
cLERGY Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor; Rev. Marsha Hutchinson, Pastor of Grief Ministries; Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s; Rev. David Williamson, Pastor of Family & Children’s Ministries; Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, Pastor of Outreach Ministries DIREcTOR Of MUSIc MInISTRIES Mark Squire ASSISTAnT DIREcTOR Of MUSIc MInISTRIES / ORGAnIST Charles Manning
Leon Boellmann
Robert LeFavour on the death of his wife Veda LeFavour Brent & Cindy Vautaw and Dick & Marion Tewksbury on the death of son and grandson Trevor Vautaw Carol Wellborn on the death of her father LaLander “Duck” Norman Sandy Smith on the death of her husband Mark Smith cOnGRATULATIOnS TO:
Courtney Ellabarger and Josh Hayes on their wedding of August 10
SERMON NOTES
TODAY’S SPECIAL EVENTS
AUGUST 11, 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.
The Track Summer Schedule
Disciple Bible Study Orientation
Happening now: preschool and pre-k children (age 3 by 9/12 to those not yet in kindergarten) are invited to the Mini-Track for Sunday School classes at 9:30 & 11AM. Children who have completed kindergarten through 4th grade will attend the first part of worship with their families. After the Children’s Moment, they will be led by staff to a classroom for fun activities; pick up is in E106 or E108.
Sunday, August 18. Registrations are coming in but there's room for more! If you've been waiting to sign-up for a class please consider doing so today or early this week. Classes begin the week of August 25 and all participants are highly encouraged to attend an orientation session next Sunday. Details as to where and when will be emailed to you as well as appear in the bulletin on the 18th. See you in class!
Informational Meetings for Upcoming International Work Trips
Bullying Prevention Workshop
St. Luke's Outreach has a number of life changing work trips available. Please join us today in C123 at 10:45AM to hear more about the Sierra Leone work team. Rev. Don Griffith and Jackie King will lead this trip to work at Kissy Hospital and educate teachers in Feburary of 2014. We are seeking people with educational, medical, physical therapy, mechanical and carpentry skills. Also, on August 18 at 10:30am in C110 there will be an informational meeting for a trip to Fondwa, Haiti from October 12-19 led by Pastor Jamalyn. We hope you can make time to learn about these transformational opportunites to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus.
Artist’s Reception in “identity” Gallery Stop by the gallery above the east end of the Narthex this morning to meet Bianca Mandity and experience her magical reality illustrations. Be sure to read the descriptions accompanying the pieces.
NEWS YOU CAN USE Discover Your God-Given Gifts 2 Mondays, August 19 and 26, Noon-1:30PM, E105. Understand the work of the church and the importance of your role within it. Discover your God-given gifts. Connect your gifts with your passion. Learn ministry opportunities. Discern where you can make a difference through your service. Class facilitators are Berneta Sherck, St. Luke's Member and Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries. Register online at www.stlukesumc.com/adult or at the Adult Ministry/Disciple table in the West Passage.
Care Ministries is collaborating with In-Source to host a workshop on the prevention of bullying. Teachers, Pastors, Stephen Ministers and parents are welcome to attend Thursday, August 22nd from 7-9PM in Fellowship Hall. The workshop is free. To register, call Carolyn at 800-3324433 or email choneycutt@insource.org.
Get ready for volleyball! Coed teams of 6 to 8 players are forming now for matches that will begin in September. Matches will be played on Monday evenings in Great Hall through next April. For a bargain price of just $25 per player, you get 3 seasons of fun, fellowship and a little exercise too. Play is competitive but friendly - no spiking or over-hand serves. Get a group of friends together and join the fun this fall. For more information or to register as a team or individual contact Brent Scott at 875-9382 or brentsco10@att.net.
Blood Pressure Screening Stop by C110, 9-11 AM for a free blood pressure screening. Please refain from smoking or caffeine 30 minutes prior to the screening for a more accurate reading. Sponsored the second Sunday of every month by St. Luke’s Health Ministries.
St. Luke’s is an
open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation. We envision being
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 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 Rev. Dr. L. Wayne Smith, Guest Preacher
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.
transformed by God and
transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive, Christ-like community.
100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
317.846.3404 • www.stlukesumc.com