S U N D AY | J U LY 9, 2017
Welcome! WE’RE GLAD
YOU ARE HERE!
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 booth 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 3rdgrade 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 & cookies outside Robertson Chapel following the 9:30 & 11AM services.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING 4th - 7th Grade – 9:30 under the tent near The Modge 8th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM @ Luke’s Lodge; Worship and hang out. Come early for games. Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth
LEARN MORE For more information on classes and other activities, pick up a copy of our Summer Supplement, visit stlukesumc.com or subscribe to our e-newsletters.
CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com | 317-846-3404 | info@stlukesumc.com
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Rev. David Williamson Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
order of worship S U N D AY, J U LY 9, 201 7
PRELUDE Fugue à la Gigue | Dieterich Buxtehude Charles Manning, Organist
WELCOME and INVOCATION Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
* HYMN O For a Heart to Praise My God | No. 417 Sung to AZMON “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH L eader: 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 | No. 70 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. Amen.
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER RESPONSIVE SONG OF DAVID | Psalm 25: 1 - 10 Singing together: It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: All:
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.
Singing together: It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. * standing, as able
Leader: Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; All: according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness’ sake, O Lord! Leader: Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, All: for those who keep his covenant and his decrees. Singing together: It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer.
PRAYER TIME & 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.
ANTHEM Grace | Mark Hayes Summer Men’s Ensemble; Bob Zehr, Director (9:30 & 11AM)
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY Grace | Mark Hayes Ken Knowles (8:15AM) Now We Sing Joyfully Unto God | Gordon Young, arr. Ovid Young Summer Men’s Ensemble; Bob Zehr, Director (9:30 & 11AM)
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | 2 Samuel 11: 26 - 12:7a Becky Sondgeroth (8:15AM) Ellen Hostetler (9:30AM) Leanne Jackson (11AM)
MESSAGE | Seasons of Faith: Mid-Life Crisis Rev. Thad Austin
CLOSING HYMN Create in Me a Clean Heart | Words on Screen Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing | No. 400, sts. 1, 3
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Grand March | Franz Joseph Haydn Charles Manning, Organist
joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO:
The family and friends of Rhea Miller Phil Walker on the death of his wife Maytha
announcements WORSHIP...
TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Third Sunday each month • 5PM • Robertson Chapel
COMMUNION ELEMENTS
The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through exterior door #2 on the south side of the building.
CONNECT… STARTING POINT | Today • 10:45 – 11:15AM and 12:15 – 12:45PM • N101
For those new to our community, we’d love to share a little more about who we are. Come and explore what our congregation has to offer and leave with a next step to find your place within our congregation. Light refreshments available, as is childcare.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Today • 9 – 12PM • Main Office Conference Room
Free screenings are available on the second Sunday of every month. Contact Mary Connors at stlukeshealthministry@gmail.com for more information.
ADULT CLASSES BEGINNING NOW
There are a variety of classes beginning now through August. Consider joining a group for discussion on “Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living”, “The Great Spiritual Migration”, “Left to Tell” and a study of Moses. Visit stlukesumc.com for a complete listing or pick up a brochure at the Connect Here booth today!
MEDITATE ON THE MUSIC OF CARRIE NEWCOMER | July 15 • 9:30 – 11AM • Parlor
Experience the music (with images) of Carrie Newcomer via video; relax and contemplate her message. Four or five songs will be offered with time for silence and sharing. (Carrie will be at St Luke’s in concert with Parker Palmer on October 6. Tickets available at stlukesumc.com)
SERVE RED ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN | Today • Gathering Area and Bookstore
This campaign supports Outreach partners and initiatives. Pick an envelope, marked from $1 to $300, and support one of our recipients: Back to School Extravaganza, Fletcher Place, Global Interfaith Partnership and scholarships for our weekday preschool program. Envelopes may be returned in the offering plate, bookstore or the main office. Thanks for your support!
STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING | Today • West Passage
Have you considered being a Stephen Minister? Do you know what is involved? Visit the table in the West Passage today for more information or you can contact Mary Katherine Schnitz at schnitzm@stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404.
BLOOD DRIVE | Today • Great Hall
The Indiana Blood Center needs to see 550 people every day in order to meet patients’ needs at hospitals across the state. By giving less than an hour of your time, and rolling up your sleeve, you can help make that happen. Ensure a stable blood supply by raising your sleeve today.
ENERGY AUDIT EARNS $$ | Today • West Passage
If you are an IPL customer, get a free energy audit, free LED bulbs and earn $25 for St. Luke’s Creation Care, even if you signed up for an audit last time. Sign up today at the Outreach table in the West Passage or contact Betty Brandt at brandtb@stlukesumc.com.
PROJECT ABC | July 23
Sign up to help our neighboring elementary schools – Nora, Spring Mill, Fox Hill, Greenbrier or Crooked Creek – get ready for the first day of school. Inside and outside jobs will be available. Start the day wearing your red shirt at a special worship service at 8:15AM then grab your to-go breakfast and coffee and head to your site until 1PM. Sign up today in the Gathering Area or at stlukesumc.com.
BACK TO SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA | July 29
St. Luke’s will be providing a one-stop-shop where families can find many of the items they need to get the school year started off on the right foot! We’re looking for volunteers as we meet the needs of over 1,200 local students. Sign up to volunteer at a time that fits your schedule in the Gathering Area today or contact Avery Moon at avery.moon.n@gmail.com.
GOLF CART MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
Beginning August 6, we are launching a new ministry to help people reach our front door more easily when our handicapped parking spots are filled on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in showing hospitality by giving people a ride from the rear of the parking lot to the main entrance on a golf cart, please contact Holly Whitacre at whitacreh@stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404.
It’s time! If you’re a bargain hunter, and who isn’t, you’ll want to register for the Global Leadership Summit in the next 3 days before the registration fee increases by $30 (on July 12). We hope you have gotten the message that no matter who you are, you have influence. It doesn’t take a fancy title to attend this event on August 10 and 11! Over 400 people have already registered to attend at St. Luke’s and we’d love for you to join us. If you plan to attend, we can help you register today in the West Passage or you can go to willowcreek.com/leadership. Enter priority code PHS17TEAM, and then enter “St. Luke’s” in the cell that requests an organization, to get our special $89 fee. Questions? Join us at 10:45AM or 12:15PM in C122 today or contact Deleath Blomberg at blombergd@stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404. Bringing an outside group of 10 or more? Contact Deleath for special pricing.