WELCOME
Welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We are grateful you’re here to worship with us. St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, or what you look like, know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
PRAYER
We have an entire team dedicated to praying for you. If you have a prayer request, fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering basket. Or you can submit your anonymous prayer request online at stlukesumc.com/prayer.
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11:00 AM MIDTOWN
Contemporary 11:00 AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook, & YouTube.
F OLLOW US ON SOCIAL
@stlukesindy
GIVING
Your financial gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! Here are the ways to give today at St. Luke’s:
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
MIDTOWN - DOWNSTAIRS
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
CONNECTION CENTERS
OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES
Visit the Connection Centers located outside each worship space to have your questions answered and discover ways to connect.
RESTLESS
CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Feel free to watch our live services in these areas if you want to nurse privately or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30
Interested in volunteering? Connections Books and Gifts is recruiting volunteers for Sunday mornings, store resets, and special events. Stop by the bookstore to learn more about volunteering. Run entirely by volunteers, every purchase supports Hub for Hope, making your shopping meaningful all season long.
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
On Sunday mornings, the Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through Door #2.
NORTH INDY ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY- JULIE DAVIS
Julie Davis is a Zionsville-based artist who uses bold color and layered textures to create immersive, healing experiences. Her art, described as alchemical, invites viewers into symbolic journeys of emotion and imagination.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | ROCHELLE VEGA - @BIJOUXDESIGN
CONTACT OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Visit stlukesumc.com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @StLukesIndy
GET CONNECTED
SCOUTS’ WREATH SALE
TODAY | OCTOBER 12TH AT NORTH INDY
Our Scouts are here today taking orders for Christmas wreaths! This fundraiser directly supports the Scouting journey of Troops 560 and 56 Scouts, empowering them to grow through handson leadership experiences, outdoor adventures, service projects, and skill-building activities. Stop by their table or order one online at stlukesumc.com/scoutswreath
GROUNDBREAKING | PHASE 2 OF MAKING ROOM
TODAY | OCTOBER 12 FROM 10:45 – 10:55 AM | OUTSIDE OF THE GREAT HALL
Join us in between services this Sunday as we break ground for our new building addition at our North Indy campus. We will “break ground” with a digging ceremony and have ice cream to celebrate. Also, hear some updates from Pastor Rob! No registration is required; just show up!
STARTING POINT
OCTOBER 19 | FOLLOWING SERVICES
If you are new or newer to St. Luke’s and would like to learn more about who we are and how we live out our mission, join us for this 30-minute session after each service. You’ll meet others who are also new and leave with the right next step as you connect at St. Luke’s. No registration is needed; just stop by!
FEATURED
CLASS: CONTEMPLATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
OCTOBER 22 AT 6:30 PM | NORTH INDY
Join Pastor Mindie and Zach Moore to explore the practice of contemplative photography. During this one-time class, you can learn more about this mindful approach to taking pictures that emphasizes being present in the moment, rather than focusing on creating a specific or planned image. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/photography
YOUTH PUMPKIN SALES
HAPPENING NOW AT NORTH INDY!
Stop by the pumpkin patch now through Halloween to purchase pumpkins and help support students and scouts. Money raised helps students attend great events like retreats, camps, and mission trips.
ST. LUKE’S TOWN HALL
OCTOBER 28TH AT 7 PM
Join us for a St. Luke’s Town Hall on October 28 at 7:00 PM, online and in-person at the North Indy Community Room! Join us as Pastor Rob shares some “State of the Church” updates about attendance, new members, staffing changes, baptisms, confirmations, classes, etc. We will also share the latest news on our stewardship campaign and the Making Room building program. Please submit your questions by Oct. 24th at stlukesumc.com/townhall
GRIEFSHARE
THURSDAYS STARTING OCTOBER 30TH AT 6:30 PM | MIDTOWN
Are you walking through grief and the many emotions and struggles that come with it—feeling like your mind is in a fog or unsure how to move forward? You don’t have to face grief alone. GriefShare is a 13-week support group at Midtown that offers comfort, understanding, and hope as you navigate life after loss. Join GriefShare at stlukesumc.com/care
MUSIC @ ST. LUKE’S CONCERT SERIES
NOVEMBER 1ST AT 4 PM
Join us in our second concert in our new concert series, featuring the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Winds & Brass! Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Head to stulukesumc.com/ concertseries to see who else will be joining us!
MAKE AN IMPACT
ANGEL HOUSE SPECIAL DINNER AND CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 29TH AT 5:15 PM
Our team has just returned from Tanzania and is excited to share stories of the people, culture, and opportunity they experienced. To learn more about our new partner in ministry, Angel House, you are invited to a special dinner and conversation on Wednesday, October 29. You can join our regularly scheduled Wednesday night dinner, which will feature some traditional African dishes. To register to attend, head to stlukesumc.com/angelhouse
INDY ACTION COALITION
JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
Join faith groups from around the north side of Indianapolis for the kick off of our fall community organizing season. Indy Action Coalition is committed to making Indianapolis a place where neighbors are safe, housed, and treated with dignity. To learn more and get involved, head to stlukesumc.com/indyaction place on October 12th at 3pm with visitation following service.
ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
OCTOBER 20 AT 2 PM | FELLOWSHIP HALL
David Heetland, pastor of planned giving, will provide you with up-to-date information, helpful handouts, and the tools you need to prepare an estate plan that you can feel good about. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/estateplanning
MIDTOWN
MIDTOWN FAMILY MEET UP
OCTOBER 19 FROM 5-7:00 PM
Join us at Half Liter for an opportunity to meet other Midtown families and learn about small groups to connect with. Appetizers will be provided, and kids are very welcome! To learn more and register head to the stlukesumc.com/midtownmeetup
TRINITY HAVEN
OCTOBER MIDTOWN MISSION FEATURE
Trinity Haven provides safe, affirming housing for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing instability. Midtown is partnering with Trinity Haven to provide meals for their 10 residents on Sunday and Tuesday evenings in October. To learn more, head to the table in the lobby or go to stlukesumc.com/trinityhaven
CONDOLENCES
The Stark family on the death of Barbara Ann Stark, who passed away on October 2nd. Memorial services will take place on November 22nd at 5:30 at Marquette Manor Foundation Hall.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Our Great Redeemer’s Praise (Arnold Sherman, Wesleyan Ringers, Rebecca Holt)
Acolyte | Kennedy Whisner
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee #89 (4 vs.)
Affirmation of Faith| Pastor Bryan Smith
Glory to God
Turn and Greet | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
New Members
Kids Dismissal | Pastor Bryan Smith
Announcements
Anthem | Cry No More (Dan Forrest, Chancel Choir)
Prayer | Pastor Bryan Smith
Call for Offering | Pastor Bryan Smith
Offertory | Metamorphis (Timothy Shepard, Wesleyan Ringers, Rebecca Holt)
Doxology
Prayer Over Offering | Pastor Bryan Smith
Scripture Reading | Phillippians 4:5-7 (Kathie Clemenz)
Bumper Video
Message | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | How Can We Name A Love #111 (4 vs.)
Benediction | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Postlude | Dr. Charles Goehring
