S U N D AY | O C TO B E R 15, 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 4thgrade 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 A Y, O C T O B E R 1 5 , 2 0 1 7
PRELUDE For the Beauty of the Earth | Robert Sterling (9:30 & 11AM) How Firm a Foundation | Camp Kirkland St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director
ANTHEM A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | Dan Forrest Chancel Choir & Congregation, Orchestra
* OPENING PRAYER Mindie Moore Reforming God, we give you thanks for your Truth and your Kingdom which are forever! We thank you for your church, reformed and reforming, throughout the world. Fill us with a spirit of openness to your Spirit, to hear and receive your promises and to keep our covenant with you. Where we are corrupt, purify us. Where we are in error, direct us. Where we are in need, provide for us. Where we are divided, reunite us. And where we are close-minded, reform us and make us new. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
* OUR SONG CONTINUES How Firm a Foundation | No. 529 (st. 1, 2, 4)
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER SACRAMENT of BAPTISM (9:30AM) PREPARATION for PRAYER Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying | Words on screen
PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
* standing, as able
OFFERTORY
For the Beauty of the Earth | Robert Sterling St. Luke’s Orchestra (8:15AM) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty | arr. Mack Wilberg Chancel Choir, Orchestra (9:30 & 11AM)
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* PRAYER of DEDICATION
CALL for ILLUMINATION
Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
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 | 1 Peter 2: 9-10 Karen Hobson (8:15AM) Doug Tirmenstein (9:30AM) Leanne Jackson (11AM)
SERMON | [re] FORM: Priesthood of All Believers Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)
* CLOSING HYMN
We Are Called to Be God’s People | Words on screen
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
How Firm a Foundation | Camp Kirkland St. Luke’s Orchestra
Congratulations St. Luke’s...
for receiving the designation of Best-of-the-Best for the 2017 Global Leadership Summit host sites (top 5% of all sites)! Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers for making it happen. We couldn’t have done it without you!
If you haven’t signed up for next year’s GLS, it’s not too late to get in on the best pricing offered. Until October 24, St. Lukers can register for $79 and also receive the audio link for the 2017 sessions. Register at willowcreek.com/events/leadership with priority code 18HSFAMILY, and we’ll see you next August 9 & 10.
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS Flowers on the altar this morning are given in celebration of the 45th anniversary of John and Edie Huffman’s relationship.
BAPTISMS
9:30 Traditional James Alejandro Downey, son of Matt Downey and Kathy Souchet-Downey 11:00 Contemporary Lena Jean Hensley, daughter of Kyle and Crystal Hensley
CONDOLENCES TO: Family & friends of Bob McDonald Condolences to Mary VanAllen & family on the death of her brother, Bill L. Abel EdD
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Maria Blake & Ron Temple on their marriage October 14th
announcements WORSHIP... TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 3rd Sunday • 5PM • Robertson Chapel 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 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… NEW ADULT CLASSES Sunday book study, John the Gospel of Light and Life by Adam Hamilton begins today at 9:30AM; St. Luke’s Missiology, begins 10/18; Going Deeper in Prayer book study begins Before Amen by Max Lucado on 10/25. See the fall catalog for full listings.
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | Today, 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.
NOTES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS | Today As midterms approach, support our college students by writing a quick note to one of them! Stop by the table in the Gathering Area or outside of Robertson Chapel this morning, write a quick note and our College Ministry team will take care of the rest!
ENCOURAGEMENT GROUP | Mondays, October 16 – November 20 • 6:30 –
8PM • W125 This small group provides a supportive Christian place for dealing with depression, anxiety or other stressers. Topics may include nutrition, the value of exercise and healing power of nature. Registration required at wecare@stlukesumc.com.
EMOTIONAL COACHING – THE HEART OF PARENTING | October
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.
REFUGEE-FOCUSED DOCUMENTARIES | October 20 • 7 – 8:30PM •
Spiritual Life Center Refugees from around the world are living within a mile of St. Luke’s. Our own staff videographer, Cam Hershberger, has created a 15 minute film about his neighbors who are Syrian refugees. Two Butler professors have created a film about First Baptist Church’s experience with Burmese refugees. Join us for the showing of both films!
C.S.LEWIS: LIFE AND LEGACY | October 23 • 6 – 8PM • Parlor Dr. Michael Gehring will be here for a dialogue about Lewis and his recent book, The Oxbridge Evangelist: Motivations, Practices, and Legacy of C.S.Lewis. Books will be available for purchase and will be signed. To make sure we have enough copies, email Marsha Thompson at thompsonm@stlukesumc.com.
MOXIE MATTERS TOUR | October 27 • 2PM 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. If you would like to volunteer for one of the shows, 2 or 7PM, and see most of it for free, sign up at stlukesumc.com.
INVITE NIGHT | October 27 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Just for 5th-8th grade students and their friends, this night includes hayrides, pumpkin painting, costume contests and more! No cost; no sign up! Invite your friends and join the fun!
SERVE… UMW FOOD DRIVE This semi-annual food drive supports local food pantries! Pick up a grocery bag in the West Passage and fill it with items listed. Bags can be returned to the church before October 31 and placed in the wooden bins in the West Passage. Contact Rachel Blacker at Rachel_a_blacker@yahoo.com if you can help deliver items to the pantries.
PUMPKIN 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!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | October 12 – 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, starting October 21. Sign up today in the West Passage and be sure to leave your handprint on an OSB board.
FALL FESTIVAL | October 29 • 5 – 7PM Volunteer for the most fun event of the year! Looking for 40 trunk-or-treat cars, greeters, set-up/tear-down volunteers and bags of wrapped candy. Sign up at stlukesumc.com. Or come and enjoy a safe, non-scary trick-or-treating in the back parking lot. Carnival games and other free activities, and a fundraiser pizza dinner for the pre-school for only $5!
HURRICANE RELIEF TRIP TO TEXAS | December 2 – 9 We will be serving with United Methodist Temple, in Port Arthur. Work will include gutting homes, removing carpet and renovating homes so families may return. Cooks are needed as well. Contact Al Dalton at aldalton1@gmail.com if interested.
EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S 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 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.