November 8, 2020 Bulletin

November 8, 2020

joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS TO: Joe and Calli Mason on the birth of their son, Joe Micah Mason, born October 9

CONDOLENCES TO: Karen and Bill Christensen on her father’s death, Elwood “Woody” McBride Friends and family of Brenda Lyon

announcements WORSHIP…

REOPEN FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP | 9 & 11AM Our top priority for in-person worship is providing you the safest environment possible. To do that, we’ve adjusted our services to a 9AM traditional service in the Sanctuary and an 11AM contemporary service in the Chapel. Masks are required in the building. If you plan to join us in person, please register your attendance at stlukesumc. com/event/1017.

2020 CHRISTMAS CONCERT | Dec. 4 and 5 • 7 – 8PM The tradition continues with St. Luke’s Christmas concerts in 2020 with a special online concert, recorded safely to bring the joy of music that celebrates Christ’s birth into the safety of your home.

St. Luke’s Chancel Choir, Orchestra, New Song, Wesleyan Ringers, Children’s Choirs and Contemporary Chapel Voices are all included, bringing you moving versions of old and new Christmas favorites.

Mark your calendar now and save the date. It can be seen on our Watch Live page at stlukesumc.com and on Facebook Live.

Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline: If you would like to speak with someone from our Care Team, please call 317-643-2293 between 8:30AM and 5PM, Monday – Friday.

GROW in your faith…

ANCHORPOINT Our Sunday morning Bible Study is streamed each week at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15PM and is led by various pastors. Join us on the Watch Live page of our website.

THE NEXT QUESTION DISCUSSION GROUP Nov. 12 • 6:30 – 8PM Engage in conversations on racial justice that engages leaders, activists and thinkers to imagine an expansive racial justice. Hosts Austin Channing Brown, Chi Chi Okwu and Jenny Booth Potter are joined by others like Brené Brown, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Andre Henry. Register at stlukesumc.com/lukesonline for the Zoom link and the video to watch before class.

ONLINE STARTING POINT | Nov. 12 • 7 – 7:30PM • Zoom Starting Point is a casual conversation with members of the church where guests have the opportunity to learn more about St. Luke’s.

Come ask questions and discover next step possibilities. After you register for the class at https://stlukesumc.com/event/431, you’ll be sent a link and passcode to join on Zoom.

ONLINE EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP CLASS Nov. 17 • 7 – 8:30PM • Zoom Understand the purpose of the church, learn about the United Methodist Church, hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation. Explore next steps and how to formally join St. Luke’s. We meet on Zoom and a passcode will be mailed to you after registering at stlukesumc.com/ event/428.

ADVENT AT HOME KIT Bring the worship experience and the season to life – right in your own home! Sign up to receive an Advent at Home Kit that includes an Advent wreath, scripture reading guide, candles for Christmas Eve and more! Information will be coming soon on how to request your kit.

Outreach Hotline: Our Benevolence Hotline can be reached Monday – Friday at 317-749-2129 or at outreach@stlukesumc.com.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Nov. 22 and Dec. • 2 – 4PM • Zoom A special seminar to help those grieving cope with the holiday season. Register at stlukesumc.com/event/449.

GO in service to others…

SPREAD THE WARMTH COAT DRIVE It’s getting cold and there are many families who need coats for kids and adults! Make a difference before the bitter cold sets in. Bring gently used or new coats and leave them in the wrapped box at door #6 before November 24. All donations support Fletcher Place Community Center.

CARE OPPORTUNITIES There are many ways to support our congregation right now. How could you serve?

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Write one letter per month to someone who is homebound. Call Team – Help our church family stay connected with a phone call. Call list will match your time availability.

Visitation Team – Stay in touch over the phone with one person per month. Tech Team – Walk our seniors through joining online church, Zoom meetings or general tech questions that will help them stay connected. Find more information and sign up for any of these teams at stlukesumc.com/group-finder.

THANKSGIVING 2020 Would you or someone you know like to have a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings delivered to your door on November 26? If so, call 317-846-3404 and leave a voicemail. Registration deadline: November 13. If you would like to volunteer to serve on Thanksgiving, please sign up at stlukesumc.com/thanksgiving .

BOOKSTORE REOPENING Our Connections Gift & Bookstore is now open Wednesdays from 10AM – 1:30PM through December 16. A Christmas catalog filled with gifts and goodies will also be available next week on our website, stlukesumc.com/im-new/bookstore. All proceeds support our benevolence fund, so consider beginning your Christmas shopping with us and supporting your community!