2017_October 8_Contemporary Worship Guide

Sunday | October 8, 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 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 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 - 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.

WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | October 8, 2017 OPENING SONG * WELCOME Mindie Moore

* WORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL for OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | Psalm 18: 1-6 NIV Live Stream (9:30AM) Tobin Montgomery (11AM)

MESSAGE | [re] FORM: Refuge Rev. Rob Fuquay

* WORSHIP * BENEDICTION

* standing, as able

ANNOUNCEMENTS WORSHIP...

COMMUNION ELEMENTS

The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door just west 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 8463404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.

CONNECT… NEW ADULT CLASSES

Pastor’s book study, The Wesleyan Way begins 10/18; Sunday book study, John the Gospel of Light and Life begins 10/15; Sunday Book Study, Take the Flag by Rev. Rob Fuquay; Wed. Night Class, Which Way, Lord? By Rev. Rob Fuquay begins 10/11; St. Luke’s Missiology, begins 10/18. See the fall catalog for full listings.

STARTING POINT | Today • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115

For those new to St. Luke’s, gain an orientation to our church in 30 minutes and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place within St. Luke’s. Childcare available upon request.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Today • 9 – 11:30AM • Main

Office Conference Room Free screenings are available every second Sunday of the month. Contact Mary Connors at stlukeshealthministry@gmail.com for more information.

SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER CELEBRATES 20th ANNIVERSARY

The gift in your bulletin this morning invites you to celebrate with the Spiritual Life Center. Grab a cookie in the gathering area and enjoy the special art exhibit in the east balcony this morning.

EMOTIONAL COACHING – THE HEART OF PARENTING

October 12 or 19 • 6 – 8:30PM • Clubhouse Understand the importance of emotional intelligence for your child and learn the five steps of emotion coaching with children of any age. This evidence-based parenting workshop focuses on what is at the heart of successful parenting. Sign up at stlukesumc.com.

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | October 15, 12:15 – 3:15PM or Oct. 18 & 25, 6:15 – 7:30PM • Luke’s Lodge 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.

Childcare available upon request. Lunch provided.

ENCOURAGEMENT GROUP | Mondays, October 16 – November

20 • 6:30 - 8PM • W125 This small group provides a supportive Christian atmosphere for dealing with depression, anxiety or other stressful situations. Topics may include nutrition, the value of exercise and the healing power of nature. Registration required at wecare@stlukesumc.com.

MOXIE MATTERS TOUR | October 27 • 2PM

New York Times best-selling author Jen Hatmaker and Dove Award winner Nichole Nordeman will make you laugh and cry and remind us that every part of our journey leads to a bigger, more beautiful story. Tickets available at itickets.com.

SERVE… BLOOD DRIVE | Today • Blood Mobile

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.

UMW FOOD DRIVE

This semi-annual food drive supports several local food pantries! Pick up a grocery bag in the West Passage, fill it with items listed and return to the wooden bins in the West Passage any time before October 31. Contact Rachel Blacker at Rachel_a_blacker@yahoo.com if you can volunteer to deliver items to the pantries.

PUMPKIN SALES FUNDRAISER | October • Front parking lot

It’s time to buy your great pumpkin! A variety of pumpkins and gourds are available as a fundraiser for youth mission trips. Consider buying your fall decorations where your money is going to a great cause!

LIVE NATIVITY SIGN UPS

Live Nativity sign-ups are available at stlukesumc.com. Spots fill quickly, so don’t delay. Email Patrice Smith at smithp@stlukesumc.com with questions.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | Beginning October 21

Join the effort to build a new home for Kinyatta and her three children in the Crooked Creek area. Shifts available Fridays – Sundays. Sign up today in the West Passage and be sure to leave your handprint.

EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S

Looking for a great place to work or know someone who would be a great addition to our staff? We currently have openings for a half-time Administrative Assistant in Children’s Ministry, a Children’s and Family Director of Ministries and a half-time Preteen Ministry Associate Director.

Job descriptions can be found at stlukesumc.com.

CAREGIVERS NEEDED

Enjoy children? Want to make some extra money? We are looking for energetic people who are available weekdays or evenings. For more information, please contact Becky Volk at volkb@stlukesumc.com, or 317846-3404, ext. 307.

JOYS & CONCERNS CONDOLENCES TO: Doris Brewer on the death of her brother, Paul Roth

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Laura Peek and Matthew Yacko, on their marriage October 7th

ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM Robertson Chapel 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 Rev. Rob Fuquay Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Rev. David Williamson Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson