January 20, 2019
WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for signing the attendance pad with at least one piece of contact information when it is passed. New guests: learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the pew backs and find a gift for you at the Welcome Center. CONNECT HERE Stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or Chapel for information on Small Groups, classes and ways to serve. PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on Connect 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 after each service. CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S Hospitalized? Have a new baby? Call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@stlukesumc.com, so we can care for you. If you have a medical emergency after hours and need a pastor, call the church office and follow instructions.
CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE HOURS Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 1:30PM; Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM RESTLESS CHILD AREA Enjoy our live services at the east end of the Gathering Area or in the Central Passage, if your child needs a break during worship. PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide nursery and Sunday School for newborns through 4thgrade children. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Live streaming of worship is available for nursing moms in E126. YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon. YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th – 8th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM, Great Hall. After worship and games, classes break out: 5th & 6th in Modge, 7th/ Confirmation in GH, 8th in C124. 9th – 12th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM, Luke’s Lodge. LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/ Spring catalog or visit stlukesumc.com.
WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | January 20, 2019 OPENING SONG * WORSHIP PRAYER Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | Matthew 28:17-20 Kaylee Vida (9:30AM) Jordan Bick (11AM)
MESSAGE | How Can I Make a Difference in Life? Rev. Dr. Clarence Moore, New Era Baptist Church
* WORSHIP * SENDING OUT
* standing, as able
GIVING UPDATE To date, our stewardship campaign is 96% to our goal. We still need $203,000 to reach our goal. Please consider making your commitment this week by submitting your pledge card, which can be found in the back of your pew and placed in the offering basket or taken to the main office.
CONNECT... YOUTH STOCK SALES Looking for a stock that never depreciates? Buy one share for $10 and receive a personalized thank you card from a youth going on a summer mission trip. Purchase five shares to receive a postcard from a student on their trip and an invitation to the Stock Holders dinner in September. Visit us at the table in the West Passage today or email Heather at Kenisonh@stlukesumc.com.
EXPLORE THE BAHA’I FAITH – DINNER AND FILM
Jan. 25 • 6 – 8PM • Fellowship Hall Enjoy Iranian food with old and new friends and explore a new faith through the film Light to the World. A Building Diverse Communities program. $10. Register at stlukesumc.com.
MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT | Jan. 25 • 6:30 – 9:30PM
Luke’s Lodge This on-campus, no-cost evening is open to our 5th – 8th graders and their friends. Snacks, worship, teaching and shenanigans all evening long. January’s theme is Nerf and Nachos Night! Bring your ELITE Nerf toys, but leave the darts at home. Contact Heather at kenisonh@ stlukesumc.com for more info.
CHILI AND MAC & CHEESE COOK-OFF | Jan. 27
10:30AM – 1:30PM • Great Hall Come taste and vote for a variety of recipes from our congregation. $5 per person/$20 per family. The St. Luke’s children’s choirs will entertain you throughout your eating experience! Tickets available today in the West Passage.
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | Jan. 27 • 12:15 – 3:15PM • Lodge Join us to hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation. Learn the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Lunch provided; childcare available upon request. Register at stlukesumc.com.
LENTEN SCRIPTURE JOURNALING RETREAT | Feb. 2
8:30AM – Noon • Great Hall Join us for a retreat that focuses on Bible journaling as a way to connect with scripture and God, using art supplies to explore Lenten scripture. Bring your Bible, a journal and an open spirit. Led by Robin Chaddock. $30 fee includes materials and breakfast at 8:30. Contact Sara sbcobb@indy.rr.com with questions. Sponsored by the Growing in Prayer Team.
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | Feb. 2 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join this monthly gathering of men for a devotional and conversation on living with purpose. No registration needed.
WNL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING
Wednesdays in Feb. • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Fellowship Hall Celebrate Black History Month with special programming. 2/6: Artists Respond to Social Justice; 2/13: Lynching Quilt Project; 2/20: Black History: Learn it! Love it! Live it!; 2/27: Rejoice in the Arts. Check out stlukesumc.com for more details!
EARLY YEARS DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT | Feb. 9 • 5 –
7:30PM • Great Hall 3-5 year olds will enjoy pizza, games and a drive-in movie for $5! Before arriving, construct and decorate a “car” to sit in during our movie. Parents can head out for a date night or you are welcome to stay for the best volunteer job ever! Want to help? Contact Lauren Hacker at hackerl@stlukesumc.com. Register at stlukesumc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL SKI TRIP | Feb. 15 – 17 • Bittersweet Ski Resort, MI Skiing, snowboarding, group games and relaxation will be on the schedule, so invite your friends and join the fun! Cost includes ski/ snowboard rental and lift ticket. Check out more specifics and register at stlukesumc.com
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP | June 16 – 21 • Epworth Forest We’re going to camp and 8 – 12 graders (this school year) are invited! This missional camp focuses on equipping students to be change agents. Something for everyone: water sports, crafts, an amazing worship band and informative learning labs. Early bird pricing –$325. Register at stlukesumc.com and contact Travis at bannont@ stlukesumc.com with questions.
WESLEY TOUR OF ENGLAND | June 18 – 27, 2019 Join Rob and Susan Fuquay on a tour of John Wesley’s England next summer. Rob will give lectures and lead worship at many of the sites. We will also visit other highlights in England. Only a few spots left; deadline – 2/1. For more information, email Bob Zehr at rdzehr@ traveltoremember.net.
BUILDING CLOSURE In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the building will be closed tomorrow and will reopen at 8:30AM on Tuesday.
SERVE… BOOKKEEPER VOLUNTEER NEEDED Our Connections bookstore is growing! A consistent volunteer is needed to assist with accounts payable for two hours on Tuesday mornings. Training provided; quiet, independent position. Contact Dorothy Eads at eadsd@stlukesumc.com if interested.
JOYS & CONCERNS CONDOLENCES TO: Family and friends of Renee Arnett Barbara Busche, David and Sara Cobb and family on the death of Gene Busche Family and friends of Carolyn Ellis
ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM | Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM | Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 5PM Today | Robertson Chapel COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door west of the main entrance. If someone in a healthcare facility or homebound would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com. CONTACT US 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com • 317-846-3404 info@stlukesumc.com Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis and Mindie Moore