December 15, 2019
welcome
CONNECT HERE Stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or Chapel for information on small groups, classes and ways to serve. ELECTRONIC GIVING Donate electronically to St. Luke’s (including Mission of the Month) by texting STLUKESUMC to 77977 or going to stlukesumc.com and clicking the dollar sign in the upper right hand corner. PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the Prayer Request 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. HOSPITALIZED? HAVE A NEW BABY? Call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@ stlukesumc.com. If you have a medical emergency after hours and need a pastor, call the church office and follow instructions.
CONNECTIONS GIFT & BOOKSTORE HOURS Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 12:30PM PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide nursery and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-graders. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Live-streaming of worship is available for nursing moms in E126. You can also 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. YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon. YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 8th Grade: Sundays, 9:30AM at the Lodge. At 11AM, Middle School Music Ministry in the Lodge. For more information or to register, contact Heather; kenisonh@stlukesumc.com 9th-12th Grade: Sundays, 9AM the Hub located in C124 inside Door 15. Students will attend 9:30 services together. To sign up for Small Groups, contact Travis; bannont@stlukesumc.com. LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/Spring Ministry Catalog or visit stlukesumc.com. CONTACT US @stlukesindy | stlukesumc.com | info@stlukesumc.com 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 | 317-846-3404 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger, Executive Pastor Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross, Teaching & Guest Experience Pastor Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross, Pastor of Mobilization & Outreach Rev. Regina Proctor, Pastor of Care Ministries Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis • Mindie Moore
We’re Glad You’re Here!
Thank you for signing the attendance pad with at least one piece of contact information when it is passed. New guests: learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the worship attendance folders and stop at the Welcome Center for a gift. Be sure to join us across from the sanctuary after worship for coffee and donuts.
order of worship S U N D AY, D E C E M B E R 15 , 2 0 19
PRELUDE We Three Kings | arr. Matt Riley (9:30 & 11AM) St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director; Jesse Hawkins, Violin God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Carol of the Bells | arr. Matt Riley St. Luke’s Orchestra; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Guitar
ARRIVAL of LIGHT ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Light One Candle | Natalie Sleeth Congregational Response | words on screen Mary Eckard-Good and Barry Good (8:15AM) Jack & Becky Barber, Jesse & Lindsay, Jamison & Finley Barber (9:30AM) Glenn and Marti Hunsucker (11AM)
WELCOME Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* HYMN Emmanuel, Emmanuel | No. 204 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus | No. 196
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER BAPTISMS (9:30AM)
ANGELS are all around us! Pick up your halo and help us bless over 600 children this Christmas through Angel Tree! Join us today in the Great Hall to help our families shop!
To donate, text STLUKESUMC to 77977
giving update
To date, our stewardship campaign has raised $3,689,255 with 982 pledges submitted. That puts us at 75% to our goal. We are grateful for this progress and would love to reach our goal by the end of the year. Please consider making your commitment this week by submitting your pledge card, which can be found in your pew backs, or you can donate online at stlukesumc.com.
ANTHEM Do You Hear What I Hear? | arr. Harry Simone New Song; Kathrine Kouns, Director and Orchestra
PRAYER TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Regina Proctor 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 We Three Kings | arr. Matt Riley (8:15AM) St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director; Jesse Hawkins, Violin Christmas Bells Are Ringing | arr. Mark Hayes (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir and Orchestra; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 (Sung to O Come, O Come, Emmanuel) * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Isaiah 11:1-10 Leanne Jackson (8:15AM) Rob Kapaku (9:30AM) Alan Becker (11AM)
MESSAGE | It Is What It Is Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Greensleeves | arr. Chip Davis Judy Williams, organ (8:15AM) We Three Kings | arr. Matt Riley St. Luke’s Orchestra (9:30 & 11AM)
* standing, as able
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in loving memory of Adam Miller
TODAY’S BAPTISMS: Graham Robert Elliott, son of Cassidy & Todd Elliott (9:30AM) Margot Kay Schafer, daughter of Rachel and Kyle Schafer (9:30AM)
CONDOLENCES TO: Mona Stephens on the death of her brother, George Attig
announcements WORSHIP...
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE | Dec. 16 • 7 – 8PM • Chapel A quiet, reflective service of light, for those who have had loss or who are searching for hope during the holidays.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Spend Christmas Eve with us! 2PM family-friendly service in the Sanctuary; 4, 6 and 8PM traditional candlelight services in the Sanctuary with choir and orchestra; 4 and 6PM contemporary candlelight services in the Chapel with the praise choir and band; 11PM candlelight communion service in the Chapel. The following childcare is provided during services: 2 & 8PM Nursery (Birth and up E124/125); 4 & 6PM all ages (Birth-1 year E125, 2-5 years E124, K-4th grade - Clubhouse); no childcare at 11PM.
COMMUNION The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Enter through the exterior door west of door #1. If someone in a healthcare facility or homebound would like communion, notify Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404 or davisk@stlukesumc.com.
GROW… WINTER/SPRING CATALOG Be sure to pick up your copy of the latest ministry catalog before leaving this morning.
ST. LUKE’S HOLIDAY CLOSURE | Dec. 25 – 28, Dec. 30 – Jan. 1 The church building will be closed beginning Christmas Day through January 1. We will be open on Sunday, Dec. 29, with our regular worship schedule.
JOYSWING JAZZ ORCHESTRA CONCERT | Dec. 18 • 7:30 – 9PM Chapel Join us for a free Christmas concert featuring our contemporary service musicians. A goodwill offering will be taken to benefit the Crooked Creek Food Pantry and the new Neighbor-to-Neighbor mobile food pantry.
LIVE NATIVITY | Dec. 21 • 4 and 6PM • Sanctuary “Breath of Heaven,” is an enchanting, family-friendly reenactment of the nativity story with full orchestra, singers, dancers and live animals including a camel. Bring the whole family and your friends. 45 minute show; no charge.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS OVERNIGHTER | Dec. 20 – 21 7:30PM – 7:30AM • Lodge 5th – 8th grade students, bring your friends and celebrate finals being over! Worship, teaching, a midnight jump session at SkyZone, 3AM cookie baking and connecting with others are all in store. $30 covers everything! Register at stlukesumc.com.
HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY AND OVERNIGHTER | Dec. 2 – 22 • 6:30PM – 10:30AM • Lodge Start with our Christmas Party (ends at 8:30PM) and stay for the overnighter! Enjoy games, food, time with friends and a service component at the party. Stay for the overnighter if you can and stay up all night with more games and possibly a movie! Sign-up today at stlukesumc.com and be sure to select which of the two events (or both) you are coming to. Total cost: $5.
GO… DECK THE HALLS – DONATE A POINSETTIA! For a $10 donation, extend hospitality to everyone through the holiday season. Donate in honor of or in memory of a loved one; today is the last day to order. Find an order card at either of the Welcome Centers or in the main office. Donors may take a poinsettia following the 6PM Christmas Eve service in the Chapel or the 8PM service in the Sanctuary.
ELEMENTARY CHILDREN’S VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The elementary-age children at the 9:30 and 11AM services would love to have you join them as a leader or helper! Please prayerfully consider sharing your love with our awesome kids. You may contact Anne Adams at adamsa@ stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404, ext. 386.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING Consider stopping by our Connections bookstore this morning to do some of your Christmas shopping! Jewelry, books, holiday kitchen accessories and more. 100% of the profits go to our benevolence fund, helping those in our community needing extra help.
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS IN OUR SANCTUARY Come see the special edition table topper of our Sanctuary in the bookstore this morning, specially designed by Pilgrim Imports for $21.95. Only 100 available.
JOB OPENINGS We are excited to add a new position to our staff: Children’s Special Needs Coordinator. Application can be found at stlukesumc.com.
Join us Christmas Eve 2PM | Family Service | Sanctuary
4 & 6PM | Contemporary Service | Chapel
4, 6 & 8PM | Traditional Services | Sanctuary 11PM | Communion Service | Chapel