November 4, 2018_Contemporary Worship Guide

Sunday, November 4, 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 | November 4, 2018

OPENING SONG CALL to WORSHIP Matt Bays

* WORSHIP PRAYER Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger

ALL SAINTS REMEMBRANCE OFFERING/ANNOUNCEMENTS SCRIPTURE READINGS Mark 15:20-21, Romans 16:13 (NRSV) Susan Loomis (9:30AM) Kory Bickel (11AM)

MESSAGE | Turn the Corner:

From Insignificance to Purpose Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross (9:30AM) Rev. Rob Fuquay (11AM)

* COMMUNION * BENEDICTION

Today is Day 64 of this 86 days of prayer.

* standing, as able

Lord, please make our hearts strong in faith and assurance as you enable St. Luke’s to help and serve those within our church and community.

Amen.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS WORSHIP...

COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door west of the main entrance. If someone in a healthcare facility or homebound 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. Dinner will be cream of broccoli, vegetable, and turkey rice soups, vegetable platter with dip and cookies. $5 per person, $20 max per family. Adult classes, youth Bible study and children’s choir from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Childcare available.

PRAYER ON ELECTION DAY | Nov. 6 • 7AM – 6PM • Robertson Chapel The church will be open for prayer on Election Day. Come any time to pray for our country and elected officials.

ORGAN CONCERT | November 7 • 1:30 – 2:30PM • Sanctuary Join us for an hour of organ music with Schuyler Brinson, current Director of Music and Organist at Geist Christian Church and Staff Accompanist at Anderson University. This concert honors veterans, is free and open to all.

Reception follows.

UNLEARNING GOD BOOK STUDY | Nov. 7 – Dec. 5 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • E213 Phil Gulley’s latest book speaks to those whose faith has been challenged by the world around them. The reader is encouraged to let go, unlearn burdensome obstacles and forge a more authentic relationship with God. Register at stlukesumc.com.

20S/30S FRIENDSGIVING | November 9 • 6:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Join us for the 5th annual Friendsgiving – and this year we invite other UMCs to join the fun! Bring your favorite Thanksgiving side dish – we provide the meat.

All are welcome – come hungry and ready for a great time! Contact Mindie at moorem@stlukesumc.com with questions; register at stlukesumc.com.

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

STARTING POINT | November 11 • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 New to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to help you find your place. Childcare available.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | November 11 • 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.

THE HATE YOU GIVE | November 11 • 2 - 5PM • Studio Grill • $5 Outreach and Youth ministries invite you and your family to join them for this fearless, and heart-breaking movie that follows a teen as she balances her roles in two worlds. Racism and poverty are main themes. Space is limited so please RSVP at stlukesumc.com.

IT’S COOL IN THE FURNACE | November 14 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Great Hall The WNL kids will perform a musical telling the story of Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Acting, singing, dancing, comedy and instruments are all part of the evening! Afterwards, enjoy dessert! Join us a meal from 5:15 – 6:15 before the show. Dinner is $5, no reservation needed.

INVITE NIGHT | November 16 • 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Just for 5th-8th grade students and their friends. This night includes movies, fort contests, popcorn, nail-painting, pillow fights and a pancake bar! Dress in your favorite PJs and bring fort-building supplies. $5; guests are free; no sign up! Join the fun!

GRIEFSHARE – SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS | November 18 • 2 – 4PM Fellowship Hall This workshop provides help with getting through the holidays after the death of a loved one. Free, but registration is required at griefshare.org, or call Laura or Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404.

THANKSGIVING DINNER | November 22 • 11AM - 1PM • Fellowship Hall Join your church family and our community for Thanksgiving dinner! Enjoy turkey, dressing and all the fixings in the Great Hall. Registration needed so you will have a reserved seat! Go to stlukesumc.com to register or stop by the Connect Here Booth today to sign up. No cost.

ALL NEW LIVE NATIVITY | December 22 • 2 & 4PM • Sanctuary Save the date! Camels, sheep and donkeys; full orchestra with professional dancers, singers and large chorus. This forty-five minute spectacular production is designed to warm the hearts of everyone from toddlers to seniors as we relive the birth of Jesus. Free to all.

CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE Visit today for fun and beautiful Thanksgiving and Christmas decor and gifts and lots of new items for children! All profits support St. Luke’s Outreach Ministries. 100% volunteer staff.

SERVE… HURRICANE FLOOD BUCKETS Pick up your buckets today in the Gathering Area or at doors 6 or 7, and purchase items listed for Cleaning Kits. Buckets must be returned by tomorrow, Nov. 5.

You may also donate funds for the kits. The UMC is always one of the first to respond to natural disasters with these buckets! Email outreach@stlukesumc. com for more information.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES | November 22 • 8 - 5PM Great Hall and Cathedral Kitchen, downtown Join us as we make sure our community and shut-ins are fed on this holiday.

There are many ways to serve so stop by the West Passage today with questions or to sign-up to help cook, serve or deliver meals.

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 Director of Contemporary Worship, an Early Years Program Coordinator, a full-time Facilities Team Member and a Videographer. Job descriptions at stlukesumc. com.

JOYS & CONCERNS ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in loving memory of Freddie Mae Brown, by her family Given in loving memory of Sue Bahr, by her family CONGRATULATIONS TO: Elizabeth Swisher and Samuel Flood on their marriage November 3 Connor Claflin and Eva Flick on their marriage October 28 CONDOLENCES TO: Family and friends of Dr. Robert Pickett Doug and Joan Tirmenstein on the death of his father, Ken Tirmenstein Cathy Tharp, Joe and June Sergi on the deaths of Frank and Kristal Sergi

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