God COMFORTS you
December 2, 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.
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
order of worship S U N D AY, D E C E M B E R 2 , 2 0 18
PRELUDE We Three Kings | arr. Cynthia Dobrinski Wesleyan Ringers; Rebecca Holt, Director
INTROIT O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | vs. 1, 6 Miles Rogers, Acolyte; Ken Knowles, Vocalist * OPENING HYMN O Come, O Come, Emmanuel | No. 211; v. 1, 2, 6, 7 * RESPONSIVE CALL to WORSHIP Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM) Canticle of Light and Darkness | No. 205
LIGHTING of the ADVENT WREATH Come Lord Jesus | Joel Raney Chancel Choir Refrain: Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our sins and fears release us; let us find our rest in thee. Stephen and JoAnn Hoskins (8:15AM) Matt, Jen, Sophie, Harper and Evan Dodson (9:30AM) Jim and Jennifer Bleeke (11AM)
ANTHEM Mary Did You Know? | Chapel Voices (8:15AM) Sing We Now of Christmas | arr. Kevin McChesney (9:30 & 11AM) Wesleyan Ringers
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY Sing We Now of Christmas | arr. Kevin McChesney (8:15AM) Wesleyan Ringers; Rebecca Holt, Director The Dream Isaiah Saw | Glenn Rudolph (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director; Art Reiner & Jason Spangler, percussion
* standing, as able
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 (sung to O Come, O Come Emmanuel) 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. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. * OFFERTORY PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING | Isaiah 40:1-11 Becky Sondgeroth (8:15AM) Lori Thomas (9:30AM) Alan Becker (11AM)
MESSAGE | God Comforts You Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION Great Thanksgiving Rev. Rob Fuquay, Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross, Piper Murphy
HYMNS DURING COMMUNION I Want to Talk as a Child of the Light | No. 206 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence | No. 626 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus | No. 196 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming | No. 216 * SUNG BENEDICTION May the Lord now bless you keep you and protect you May the Lord work through you, In all you think and say and do.
POSTLUDE The Coventry Carol | arr. Brad Nix (8:15AM) Judy Williams, piano Il Est Ne’ le Divin Enfant | Robert Leech Bedell (9:30 & 11AM) Michael Conley, organist
GIVING UPDATE To date, our stewardship campaign has raised $3.15 million with 827 pledges submitted. That puts us at 71% to our goal. We are so happy with this progress but would love to reach our goal by the end of the year. Please consider making your commitment this week by submitting your pledge card.
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in loving memory of Susan Olson Miller from the Robert Olson family.
CONDOLENCES TO: Stan and Tammy Elser and family on the death of his mother, Marjorie Elser Bev & Tim Gallagher and family on the death of her mother, Becky Boyd
announcements WORSHIP...
HOPE SERVICE | Dec. 11 • 7 - 8PM • Parlor This service is offered to those who have experienced loss through miscarriage, still birth or early infant-hood. We remember the children we have loved. Consider inviting friends to whom this might be a meaningful service.
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 317846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE | Today 2 • 12:15PM • Great Hall Annually, we are invited to gather to share the business and ministry highlights of our congregation. Please join us. Lunch provided. ADVENT SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES | Today – Dec. 23 • 9:30 or 11AM Advent classes start today: Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam (9:30, N101) or Learning from Ebenezer Scrooge at 10:45-12:15 with brunch and the movie, A Christmas Carol. No registration needed. All welcome! STARTING POINT | Dec. 9 • 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 within our church. Childcare available. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Dec. 9 • Main Office Conference Room Stop by for a FREE blood pressure screening, sponsored by the St. Luke’s Health Ministries. Enter through the west hallway. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN CHRISTMAS DINNER | Dec. 10 • 6:30 - 8:30PM • Fellowship Hall Join us to celebrate the season and install new officers! Reservations can be made at the UMW table in the West Passage or at kkclemenz@sbcglobal.net. This year’s program includes the Wings of the Wind flute choir. PHIL GULLEY: UNLEARNING GOD LECTURE | Dec. 12 • 7 - 8:30PM • Chapel Listen to Phil discuss his latest book, Unlearning God: How Unbelieving Helped Me Believe. His book is available in Connections and on the night of the lecture. Tickets are $15. Register at stlukesumc.com or contact Betty Brandt with questions at brandtb@ stlukesumc.com. ALL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY | Dec. 16 • 9:30 – 11AM • Lodge Join us for our annual hot cocoa bar, card-writing station, Christmas carols and crazy Christmas games! All 5th – 12th graders invited!
JOY SWING CHRISTMAS CONCERT | Dec. 20 • 7PM • Chapel Celebrate the season with this musical tribute to Jesus and jazz. The Joy Swing Orchestra will provide a lively setting for praising the coming savior. Free-will offering benefits Crooked Creek Food Pantry.
LIVE NATIVITY | Dec. 22 • 2 and 4PM • Sanctuary All new for 2018! This 45 minute spectacular features live camels donkeys and sheep; full orchestra with dancers, singers and large chorus. Designed to warm all hearts from toddlers to seniors as we relive the birth of Jesus. Free and open to all!
MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERNIGHTER | Dec. 21 - 22 • 7:30PM – 7:30AM • Luke’s Lodge Bring friends and celebrate finals being over with a midnight jump session at SkyZone, baking cookies at 3AM, teaching, worship and connecting with friends. $25 – all-inclusive. Dress as a superhero while leaders dress as villains. Register at stlukesumc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT IN | Dec. 22 - 23 • 6PM – 10:30AM • Luke’s Lodge Come hang with your friends! We’ll eat, play games and watch movies. It’s a great way to develop deeper relationships with other students in the high school ministry. Parents can pick up students following our worship together at the 9:30AM service.
HIGH SCHOOL SKI TRIP | Feb. 15 - 17 • Bittersweet Ski Resort, MI Skiing, snowboarding, group games and relaxation will be on the schedule, so invite your friends and join the fun! $185 (before 1/1/19) includes ski/snowboard rental and lift ticket. Check out more specifics and register at stlukesumc.com
CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE Visit today for fun and beautiful Christmas decor and gifts, a limited supply of Carver McGriff’s book, Finding Normandy, and lots of new items for children! All profits support St. Luke’s Outreach Ministries. 100% volunteer staff.
SERVE… ANGEL TREE Will you help families experiencing financial hardship during the holidays and help them find joy this Christmas? Find us outside the worship areas today to volunteer or donate! Great opportunities for small groups or families. Contact Andrea with questions at leadforda@stlukesumc.com.
HELP WITH THE LIVE NATIVITY | Saturday, Dec. 22 • 1:30 – 5PM Are you available and excited to help with the new Live Nativity? Help with animals and petting zoo, greeting guests, the photo booth, or be a shepherd! Email Susan at fuquays@stlukesumc.com to have a blast serving on this special afternoon!
DECK THE HALLS – DONATE A POINSETTIA! Fill our worship and hallways with color! For $10, extend hospitality to everyone through the holiday season. Donate in honor/memory of a loved one by 12/14; order cards can be found at the Welcome Centers or main office. Donors may take a poinsettia following the final Christmas Eve service.
EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S Know of someone who would be a great addition to our staff? We currently have openings for a Director of Contemporary Worship and a full-time Facilities Team Member. Job descriptions at stlukesumc.com.