Sunday | October 21, 2018
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 21, 2018
OPENING SONG CALL to WORSHIP Lauren Walawender
* WORSHIP PRAYER Kevin Davis
BAPTISMS (11AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | John 14:15-21, 25-26 LaTonya Jordan (9:30AM) Jordan Bick (11AM)
MESSAGE | The Unpredictable Guest Mindie Moore (9:30AM) Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* WORSHIP * BENEDICTION * standing, as able
Today is Day 50 of this 86 days of prayer.
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. You are my God and your mercy is forever. Amen.
To receive a daily text reminding you to pray for St. Luke’s, text “Pray” to 317-659-7990
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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… WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Join us for dinner from 5:15 – 6:15PM. No reservations needed. Ham with cherry sauce, buttered corn, scalloped potatoes, tossed salad, dinner rolls, corn muffins and Texas sheet cake. 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 & SPEAKER SERIES | October 31 • Noon - 1:15PM • Fellowship Hall Enjoy lunch and speaker, Stephie, on being a trans woman. Join us as we learn more about how to be an open community. No registration needed.
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!
FALL FESTIVAL | October 28 • 5 – 7PM Join us to celebrate fall as we provide a safe and not-so-scary trick-or-treat experience for families from the neighborhood and St. Luke’s. Enjoy a dinner that raises money for our weekday early childhood program, as well as crafts, and trunk-or-treating. Volunteer opportunities listed below under “Serve”.
CHURCH TOUR | October 30 • 6:30 – 7:30PM Join others to explore our facility with all of its nooks and crannies and learn a bit of our history as well. Childcare available. Register at stlukesumc.com.
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 and 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 online to earn scholarship money 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 or contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com.
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | November 3 • 8-9:30AM • Parlor
Join this monthly gathering of men for breakfast, a devotional and conversation on living with purpose. No registration needed.
20s/30s FRIENDSGIVING | November 9 • 6:30PM • Luke’s Lodge
Join us for the 5th annual Friendsgiving – and this year we are inviting other UMCs to join the fun! Bring your favorite Thanksgiving side dish– we provide the meat. All are all welcome – just come hungry and ready to have a great time! Contact Mindie Moore at moorem@stlukesumc.com with questions; register at 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.
CHANGING FOOTPRINTS SERVICE DAY | Today • 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!
UMW FOOD DRIVE
This 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!
CPR TRAINING | November 3 • 9AM - noon • W125
Everyone is welcome to learn the new CPR, whether you need a refresher or have never been trained. To register for $25, contact Mary Connors at stlukeshealthministy@gmail.com.
UNITING METHODISTS
The majority of United Methodists want the church to find a way to remain united. St. Luke’s wants to support Mark Holland’s work to pass the One Church Plan at the 2019 General Conference with $2,500. If you would like to contribute, please write One Church Plan on the memo line of your check.
JOYS & CONCERNS BAPTISMS:
Ella Marie Murdoch, daughter of Lee and Christina Murdoch. Jane Adams Claypool, daughter of Adams Claypool & Debbie Kelly.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Stacy Ison and Jeff Hartzell on their marriage October 20. Abby Rolland and Cory Price on their marriage October 20.
CONDOLENCES TO:
Jerry Bolin on the death of his brother, Richard Bolin. Jon and Gwen Dossett on the death of their daughter, Jennifer Ann Dossett.
ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 5PM Today • 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