October 14, 2018_Contemporary Worship Guide

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WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance and passing the attendance pad along your pew. New guests will 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 Please stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or outside of Robertson 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? Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@stlukesumc.com, so we can care for you.

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 childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-grade children. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, with live streaming of worship.

YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING Incoming 5th – 8th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM in the 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 in Luke’s Lodge.

B-Stud – Wednesdays, 6:15–7:45PM in the Lodge. 5th-8th downstairs, 9th-12th upstairs.

LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Fall catalog or visit stlukesumc.com.

WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | October 14, 2018

OPENING SONG KidzSing Choir

CALL to WORSHIP Steven Potaczek

* WORSHIP PRAYER Rev. Regina Proctor (9:30AM) Mindie Moore (11AM)

ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | Hebrews 12:3-11 (NRSV) Kory Bickel (9:30AM) Susan Loomis (11AM)

MESSAGE | Tough Grace Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (9:30AM) Rev. Rob Fuquay (11AM)

* WORSHIP * BENEDICTION

Today is Day 43 of this 86 days of prayer.

* standing, as able

Lord, you called us to be our brother’s keeper and to love our neighbor. Bless St. Luke’s as we welcome new seekers. May they find you here. Amen.

To receive a daily text reminding you to pray for St. Luke’s, text “Pray” to 317-659-7990

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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COMMUNION ELEMENTS The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Enter through the exterior door west of the main entrance. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.

CONNECT… STARTING POINT | Today • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 Are you new to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to help you find your place within our church. Childcare available.

COLLEGE NOTE WRITING | Today Send encouragement to St. Luke’s students! Visit our College Care Team in the Gathering Area and West Passage all morning to write an encouraging note that will be sent this week.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Today • 9 – 11:30AM • W120 Stop by for a FREE blood pressure screening, sponsored by the St. Luke’s health Ministries. Enter through the west hallway.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Join us for dinner from 5:30 – 6:15PM. No reservations needed. Meatloaf, green salad, green bean casserole, applesauce, bread and pumpkin dessert.

Gluten-free options. $5 per person, $20 max per family. Adult classes, youth Bible study and children’s choir from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Childcare available.

SOUP AND SPEAKER SERIES | Noon – 1:15PM • Fellowship Hall Expect a simple lunch and speaker on a health-related topic. 10/17: Stephanie Burner on CBD oils; 10/31: Stephie on being a trans woman. No registration needed.

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | October 17 & 24 • 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. Register at stlukesumc.com. Must attend both sessions.

YOUNG FAMILIES at URBAN CHALKBOARD | Oct. 19 • 5:30 - 7PM Let the kids play while you hang out with other parents. Space is limited; reserve your spot at stlukesumc.com or contact Mindie Moore at moorem@ stlukesumc.com.

INVITE NIGHT | October 26 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Just for 5th-8th grade students and their friends, this night includes snacks, hayrides, pumpkin painting, costume contest, catapulting, scary-oke and more! $5; guests are free; no sign up! Invite your friends and join the fun!

PUMPKIN SALES Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are for sale in the southwest corner of the parking lot. Each Sunday we’ll have inflatables, hot cider, cocoa, snow cones and other attractions at the patch! Proceeds help students attend mission trips, retreats and St. Luke’s activities. If you are in 5th – 12th grade, sign up to earn scholarship money online or contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com.

WOMEN’S RETREAT | November 2 • 8:30AM – 3PM • Great Hall Calling all women! If you long for intimacy with God and others, but resist letting go of your defenses, this retreat is for you. Sharon Garlough Brown will discuss common struggles such as people-pleasing, perfectionism and shame and offer practices for us to experience authentic relationships. $30; childcare, breakfast and lunch provided.

HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT | November 3 – 4 • Epworth Forest Join us as we dive deeper into intentional spiritual conversation to help us grow in our relationship with God, as well as participate in lots of fun, like, archery tag, swing on a giant harness swing, rec games and so much more. $80. Transportation provided from St. Luke’s. Register at stlukesumc.com and contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com.

UMW HOLIDAY BAZAAR | November 10 • 9AM – 4PM Christmas shop, and raise money for missions, from over 130 vendors! Highquality, hand-made items galore. Arrive early for the homemade cinnamon rolls and stay for lunch. Best of all… admission is free!

SERVE… HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD | October 13 – November 10 Join the St, Luke’s effort to build a new home for Blanca and Vidal and their three children. Shifts available on Saturdays and Sundays. Stop by the West Passage to learn more and leave your hand prints and message on a piece of dry wall that will be built into the home! Stop by the north end of the West Passage today to learn more or sign up at vhub.at/stlukesumc.com.

CHANGING FOOTPRINTS SERVICE DAY | Oct. 21 • 12 – 3PM This service project for high schoolers begins with lunch (free!) at the Lodge and then we head to the Changing Footprints facility and help sort shoes to be given to our immigrant and homeless neighbors. Live out what we’ve been discussing on Sunday mornings! Register at stlukesumc.com or email Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com for more info.

UMW FOOD DRIVE This semi-annual food drive supports local food pantries! Pick up a grocery bag in the West Passage, fill it with items listed and return by the end of October.

FALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS | October 28 • 5 – 7PM Calling All Princesses, Pirates and Pumpkins! We need volunteers for hosts, candy, decorations, trunk or treat cars, parking lot attendants and the craft table. Please contact Andrea at Leadforda@stlukesumc.com or sign up at stlukesumc.com. Family friendly costumes are HIGHLY encouraged!

JOYS & CONCERNS CONGRATULATIONS TO: Megan Armington and Dan Karlander on their marriage October 13 Heather Campbell and PJ Kenison on their marriage October 13

CONDOLENCES TO: Dewey Bernard on the death of his wife Anne Family and friends of Cherrie Kochel-Binegar Kitty Newby and family on the death of her husband, Joe

Condolences to Richie Epps and family on the death of her husband, Rev. Bob Epps. Bob served St. Luke’s as an associate pastor.

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. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis and Mindie Moore