S U N D AY | S E P T E M B E R 17, 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 5th - 8th Grade – Great Hall at 9:30. Students break out to the Modge (5th&6th), Great Hall (7th) and C124 (8th). 9th - 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 Fall Ministry catalog, 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, S E P T E M B E R 17, 2017
GATHERING Rock of Ages | arr. Jeff Cranfill (9:30 & 11AM) O God, Our Help in Ages Past | arr. Jeff Cranfill St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
* HYMN Thy Word | No. 601 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty | Words on Screen
* OPENING PRAYER Vincent Williams, Outreach intern All: Holy God, author of the Word made flesh, to whom belongs both the first Word and the last, open us to your Spirit, that as scripture is spoken and your Word proclaimed, we may be comforted, convinced, and changed to the glory of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
* OUR SONG CONTINUES Praise to the Lord, the Almighty | No. 139, st. 5
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER Mindie Moore, Director of Emerging Adult Ministries 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 How I Love Your Word | Mark Hayes Jennifer Shuck, Vocalist (8:15AM) I Believe in Christ | Mack Wilberg Chancel Choir; Mark Squire, Director; St. Luke’s Orchestra (9:30 & 11AM)
SACRAMENT of BAPTISM (9:30AM)
* standing, as able
RECEPTION of NEW MEMBERS
Congregational Response Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
OFFERTORY A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | arr. Lowell Hohstadt String Quartet (8:15AM) Great and Glorious | Franz Joseph Haydn Chancel Choir (9:30 & 11AM)
* DOXOLOGY * PRAYER of DEDICATION CALL for ILLUMINATION
People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader:
We come broken. This is a story of hope. We come fearful. This is a story of peace. We come cynical. This is a story of liberation. We come empty. Listen for the story of life.
SCRIPTURE READING | Matthew 4: 17, Job 38: 1 Marti Hunsucker (8:15AM) Mira Boland (9:30AM) Lori Thomas (11AM)
SERMON | [re]FORM: The Perfect Storm Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN of PRAISE Stand By Me | No. 512
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Air (from Water Music) | G. F. Handel Charles Manning, Organist
joys & concerns BAPTISMS 9:30AM Traditional Carson Glenn Wisnieski, son of Chris and Abby Wisnieski Miles Walter Wisnieski son of Chris and Abby Wisnieski
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Jennifer Williams and Josh Collins on their marriage on September 16
CONDOLENCES TO: Lynn Caldwell and family on the death of her husband Howard Caldwell Phil and Sydney Powell on the death of his mother, Jamie Taylor Powell
announcements WORSHIP...
TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Today • 5PM • Robertson Chapel COMMUNION ELEMENTS The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door just east of the main entrance, on the south side of the building. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CITY-WIDE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Sept. 22 • 7–8:15PM • Sweeny Chapel, CTS “Peace among Peoples of the Earth” is the theme of this service that nourishes a deeper appreciation for the value of silence and prayer. All are welcome. Contact Mark Squire at squirem@stlukesumc.com with questions.
CONNECT… FALL PLANT SALE | Today The Sowers are having a plant sale featuring plants that will perform well in our area and fall is a great time to perk up your garden! This year there will also be some native trees for sale. All plants are priced below retail and proceeds go toward maintaining the church garden. Come early for best selection!
3RD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION | Today • 5:30 – 7:30PM • Fellowship Hall Join us this evening, with your 3rd grader, for an early recognition of this special milestone with food, fellowship, Bible games and a special time of blessing your child. Your child will leave ready to explore their new Bible with confidence. On September 24, Bibles will be presented during the 9:30AM worship service in the Sanctuary. Register your child for both events at stlukesumc.com
HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUP | Today – Dec. 3 • 5 – 6:30PM • Luke’s Lodge The mission trip doesn’t stop when you get home! Come be a part of the discussion that takes a look at what a good mission or service project looks like, whether you’ve been on a mission trip or not. Contact Josh for more information at sweeneyj@ stlukesumc.com.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Dinner will be in the Great Hall from 5:30 – 6:15PM, no reservations needed. Suggested donation of $5 per person, $20 max per family. Adult classes run from 6:15 – 7:30PM with childcare and children’s programming at the same time.
FILM SHORTS | September 22 • 7PM • Luke’s Lodge Shorts tell delightful tales in under 30 minutes. Discussions will be held between each of three movies: “Bicycles”, “Side by Side” and “Validation”.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL RETREAT | September 22 and 23 • Luke’s Lodge New kind of retreat for our 5th – 8th graders! Grades will be broken out into separate areas for sleeping and come together for games and worship. Saturday we will head to Eagle Creek, indoor water parks and other fun! $70. Signup at stlukesumc.com.
CARRIE NEWCOMER & PARKER PALMER | October 6 • 8PM • Sanctuary This concert, What We Need is Here: Hope, Hard Times and the Human Possibility, is designed to encourage a new kind of conversation – one that bridges our divides and helps restore civic community. Tickets before 9/17 - $25, after 9/17 - $30; available in the West Passage today, main office or at stlukesumc.com. Gary Walters will accompany Carrie.
SCREENAGERS | October 2 • 6:30 – 8:15PM • Robertson Chapel This award-winning documentary explores struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction. Gain surprising insights and learn solutions on how to empower kids to best navigate the digital world.
MOXIE MATTERS TOUR | October 27 • 2 and 7PM Jen Hatmaker and Nichole Nordeman will make you laugh and cry and remind us that every part of our journey leads to a bigger, beautiful story. Discount tickets available at itickets.com with discount password MMHOST, for $24. Limited number available.
SERVE… HURRICANE RESPONSE Looking for a way to help after the disaster in Texas and Florida? Join other St. Lukers in assembling a flood bucket by filling it with the items listed! Buckets can be picked up this morning in the West Passage and returned by 9/24. Donations may be placed in the offering basket with “Hurricane Relief” on the memo line.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | October 13 - November 18 Join the effort to build a new home for Kinyatta and her three children in the Crooked Creek area. Shifts available Friday – Sunday, with the dedication on November 18. Sign up today in the West Passage and be sure to leave your hand print.
FONDWA TRIP | November 11 - 18 Join Pastor Jamalyn on this relational trip; you will work with Haitian workers to build a home and a cottage at the orphanage, and take school photos. Contact her at williamsonj@stlukesumc.com with questions.
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 our staff? We currently have openings for an Administrative Assistant in Children’s Ministry and a Children’s and Family Director of Ministries. Send resume to Nancy Lange at langen@stlukesumc.com.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you are looking for an easy way to plug in, consider being a volunteer in our Connections Bookstore or our Wednesday Night Live dinners. With an hour or two, you can make a big difference! Contact Dorothy Eads at eadsd@stlukesumc. com to volunteer.