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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.
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. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross • Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis and Mindie Moore
S U N D AY, O C T O B E R 7, 2018 PRELUDE Fanfare Prelude on ‘Aurelia’ (The Church’s One Foundation) Samuel S. Wesley, arr. Douglas E. Wagner Wesleyan Ringers; Becky Holt, Director
* OPENING PRAYER Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (11AM) Gracious and loving God, we gather this morning to celebrate you, and the fellowship you have established around the world – your family gathered at table, remembering your grace and welcome to all. Thank you for the greatness of your love, and for the opportunity and potential of your church poured out in service with Jesus! Even this morning, unite us, empower us, be glorified through us, in Jesus’ name!
* HYMN Christ for the World We Sing | No. 568
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH Rev. Regina Proctor A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adpt. Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness and in the life everlasting. Amen. * standing, as able
Lord God, I feel your presence at St. Luke’s. What a blessing! May we answer your call to make St. Luke’s a community Today is Day 36 of this 86 days of prayer. that welcomes everyone. Amen.
To receive a daily text reminding you to pray for St. Luke’s, text “Pray” to 317-659-7990
* GLORY to GOD The Gloria Patri | No. 70
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS & CELEBRATION VIDEO PRAYER TIME & 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.
OFFERTORY Allegro Glorioso | Catherine McMichael Wesleyan Ringers; Becky Holt, Director
* 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 SCRIPTURE READING | Acts 11:19-20, 26; 13:1-3 Lori Thomas (8:15AM) Ellen Hostetler (9:30AM) Laura Duvall-Whitson (11AM)
MESSAGE | A World of Grace Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (11AM)
ANTHEM Siyahamba | Donald Moore Chancel Choir
SACRAMENT of COMMUNION HYMNS DURING COMMUNION For the Bread Which You have Broken | No. 614 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence | No. 626 One Bread, One Body | No. 620
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fantasy in A Minor | J.S. Bach Judy Williams, Organ (8:15AM) Let Us Break Bread Together | arr. Dale Wood Clarice Stegall, Organ (9:30 & 11AM)
joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Lindsie Gravelie and Jordan Kassing on their marriage, October 6.
CONDOLENCES TO:
Barbara Clark and family on the death of her husband Joe Clark.
announcements WORSHIP...
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Third Sunday • 5PM • Chapel 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… ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Stop by the West Passage this morning for an absentee ballot application and ensure that your voice is heard in the upcoming election.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
Join us for dinner from 5:15 – 6:15PM. No reservations needed. Parmesan chicken, salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, scones and pound cake are on the menu; gluten-free options available. $5 per person, $20 max per family. Adult classes, youth Bible study and children’s choir from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Childcare available.
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! All proceeds help students attend mission trips, retreats and St. Luke’s activities. If you are in 5th – 12th grade and would like to sign up to earn scholarship money, sign up online or contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com.
REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE PANEL – 4 VOICES | October 9 7 – 8:30PM • Fellowship Hall Join us for this panel that includes two local prosecutors and two mothers affected by local gun violence, who will discuss their experiences and ways for all of us to move from reaction to prevention. Moderated by Pastor Rob.
SOUP AND SPEAKER SERIES | Noon – 1:15PM • Fellowship Hall
Expect a simple lunch and speaker on a health-related topic. 10/10: Gregg Keesling from RecycleForce; 10/17: Stephanie Burner on CBT oils; 10/31: Stephie on being a trans woman.
STARTING POINT | October 14 • 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.
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.
YOUNG ADULTS AT URBAN CHALKBOARD | October 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.
SERVE… BLOOD DRIVE | Today • 9AM – 1PM • Blood mobile
Every 2 seconds someone in Indiana needs blood. 580 donors are needed every day to supply 67 Indiana hospitals. Help us fill the need today.
CHANGING FOOTPRINTS SERVICE DAY | October 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.
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.
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!
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP | July 14 – 19 • Louisville, KY
Current 6th – 8th graders, join this trip for a variety of service opportunities: serving children, the elderly, the homeless and the refugee community. In the evenings we will be at Waterfront Park, Churchill Downs, a local church service and hanging out with new friends at a community cookout. Register at stlukesumc.com or email Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc.com. Students: $500; adults: $300.
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 an opening for a part-time Organist. Job description at stlukesumc.com.