2017-04-02_C_Somethin’ in the Water: See What God Can Do…In a Time of Fear

Sunday | April 2, 2017

WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the attendance folder along your pew. New guests will learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the attendance folder and find a gift just for you at the Welcome Center.

CONNECT HERE To find your way of connecting with classes or small groups at St. Luke’s, stop by our Connect Here booths this morning in the Gathering Area outside of the Sanctuary or in the West Passage outside of Robertson Chapel.

PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.

CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S If you are hospitalized, we want to know and care for you. Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com.

PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-grade children. Register all children in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children who remain in worship.

Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, including live streaming of worship.

YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee and cookies outside Robertson Chapel following the 9:30 & 11AM services.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 6th Grade – 9:30 & 11AM @ The Modge 7th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM @ Luke’s Lodge; Worship and hang out. Come early for games.

Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth

LEARN MORE Pick up a copy of our winter/spring Ministry Catalog, visit stlukesumc.com or subscribe to our e-newsletters for more information.

WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | April 2, 2017 OPENING SONG Oceans | Hillsong

WELCOME * WORSHIP He Is Yahweh | Dean Salyn In Your Presence | Elevation Worship

ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson

CALL FOR OFFERING Praise You In This Storm | Casting Crowns

SCRIPTURE READING | Mark 4:35-41 Nate Montgomery (9:30AM) Cathy Bryant (11AM)

MESSAGE | Somethin’ in the Water See What God Can Do...In a Time of Fear Rev. Rob Fuquay (9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)

COMMUNION Peacemaker | Greg Ferguson

* WORSHIP It is Well | Deborah Criser and Horatio Gates Spaford

* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

* standing, as able

Announcements CONNECT MAGAZINE The spring edition of Connect is available today; be sure to pick one up as you leave the worship service this morning!

DONATE EASTER LILIES Easter lilies will be decorating the Sanctuary and Robertson Chapel on Easter morning. If you would like to donate lilies in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please find a donation card in the main office or at the New Here booth. Submit your donation ($10 suggested) in an envelope that says: ATTN: Worship & the Arts.

UMW FOOD DRIVE | Now through April 30 The United Methodist Women’s annual food drive for local food pantries will run throughout April. Please bring bags of groceries to the collection bins at door 7 and the West Passage by the Outreach Post. Five pantries will receive food; bags can be picked up in the West Passage.

ARTIST’S RECEPTION | Today • East Balcony Artist Jeff Hagen shares his love of art with children in Lotts Creek, KY. Meet him and two of his aspiring artists, along with their teacher, and see the amazing self-portraits done by these students. A book will be available this morning for you to sign, to share your words of encouragement and your appreciation for their art.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP | Mondays, April 3 through May 8 • 6:30–8PM • E207 Meet with the same small group for 6 weeks and get information about helpful depression resources. Give and receive encouragement and hope.

Led by someone who has experienced depression, Jacquie Reed. Contact her at jreed46038@hotmail.com.

PRAYING IN WATERCOLOR | April 4 • 6:30–7:30PM • SLC or April 5 • Noon–1PM • N103/104 Come experience a new way of connecting with God through watercolor.

You are not creating art for an art show, you are praying. See what happens in your heart and soul. Led by Jacquie Reed. All supplies provided and no registration or artistic ability needed. All are welcome!

HOMELESSNESS DISCUSSION | April 7 • 7–9PM • Fellowship Hall Join us to hear local homelessness advocate Maurice Young present his Ted Talk and discuss his homeless ministry in Indianapolis. Maurice has chosen to be homeless to be a better advocate for those he desires to help.

Join us for this wonderful opportunity!

MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT | April 7 • 6:30–9:30PM • Lodge April’s theme is BOYS VS. GIRLS! We will have lots of crazy games all night long, with an awesome prize for the team that wins the night. We hope you’ll invite your 5th–8th grade friends and the community!

CHRISTIAN LIFE SCHOLARSHIP | April 9 Deadline

All high school seniors who are members of St. Luke’s and will be fulltime college students in the fall of 2017 are encouraged to apply for this award that ranges from $1,000–$1,500. The application is posted online at stlukesumc.com in the youth ministry area of the website. Questions?

Contact Josh Sweeney at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com.

STARTING POINT | April 9 • 10:45–11:15AM & 12:15–12:45PM • N101

For those new to St Luke’s, gain an orientation to St. Luke’s, meet key leaders and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place within the congregation. Light refreshments available, as is childcare upon request. Register at stlukesumc.com.

FINANCIAL WISDOM | April 10 • 7PM • N101 Why do well-meaning Christians have such a wide diversity of opinions about how to handle money? Join Mike Elkin, of St. Luke’s UMM, to learn and apply Financial Wisdom. Valuable financial principles for all ages and financial situations will be offered!

MAUNDY THURSDAY/GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER VIGIL | April 13, 8PM–April 14, 8PM • Prayer Chapel & SLC Make a time of prayer part of your Holy Week by participating in the 24hour Prayer Vigil.Our canvas labyrinth will be available in Fellowship Hall.

You will be provided with prayer requests and devotional materials. Sign up in the West Passage today for your time slot.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA | April 15 • 9–11AM • Great Hall Celebrate Christ’s resurrection with us as we learn the Easter story together through interactive stations! We’ll search for eggs and visit with the fuzzy guy, too. This is a “you-don’t-want-to-miss-it” event for the whole family!

No registration needed.

LAY SERVANT SCHOOL | May 6 • 8AM–3PM • West Newton UMC, Indianapolis Are you looking to polish your leadership skills and learn more about ministry by laity. Discover how you can develop a deeper understanding of and apply your spiritual gifts. Deadline to register: April 27. Email Julie at ce.receptionist@inumc.org for registration information.

EASTER PARKING

One way to provide top-notch hospitality to our visitors on Easter is to ensure that there is plenty of parking for them! Buses will run from Spring Mill Elementary to St. Luke’s from 6:30AM–1PM on Easter. If you would like front-door service, we encourage you to take advantage and allow room for our guests that morning.

EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S | stlukesumc.com Looking for a great place to work or know of someone who would be a great addition to the St. Luke’s staff? We currently have openings for a Software Systems Specialist, Family Ministries Administrative Assistant, Worship & the Arts Ministry Assistant and Worship Producer.

JOYS & CONCERNS CONDOLENCES TO: Howard and Carolyn Pugh and family on the loss of Carolyn’s brother, Eddie Bell Mike & Missy Copher and family on the loss of his mother, Martha Copher

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Angela & Travis Garrett on the birth of their daughter, Devaro Maria Garrett on March 15 Karen Graham & Scott Zmikly on their marriage on April 1

COMMUNION ELEMENTS are available in the Prayer Chapel this morning. Please enter through Door #2 on the south side of the building.

CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM • Third Sunday • Robertson Chapel

CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com • 317-846-3404 info@stlukesumc.com