December 22, 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 2 2 , 2 0 19
PRELUDE Sing We Now of Christmas | arr. Mark Hayes Michael Conley, Piano
INTROIT Dear Jesus (9:30 & 11AM) Genesis Choir; Donita Murphy-Sims, Director
ARRIVAL of LIGHT ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Light One Candle | Natalie Sleeth Congregational Response | words on screen The Alessandrini Family (8:15AM) Steven and Amanda Peek (9:30AM) Jennifer and TJ Cole (11AM)
WELCOME Mindie Moore
* HYMN Angels We Have Heard on High | No. 238
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
To every donor, volunteer, shopping guide and gift wrapper: THANK YOU! Together we served nearly 700 children in our annual Angel Tree and we couldn’t do it without YOU! Believe it or not, we are already preparing for next year and are taking donations for Angel Tree 2020. Our neighbors and hundreds of children are grateful for your support!
To donate, text STLUKESUMC to 77977
To date, our stewardship campaign has raised $3,856,655 with 1,044 pledges submitted. That puts us at 78% to our giving goal. These numbers are behind where update we have typically been in previous years, please consider making your commitment this week so that our planning for 2020 can continue. Pledges can be submitted on the cards found in your pew backs, or you can pledge online at stlukesumc.com.
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 Hymn Medley (8:15AM) What Child is This | No. 219; vs. 1, 3 Away in a Manger | No. 217; vs. 1, 3 Once in Royal David’s City | No. 250; vs. 1, 4 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day | arr. Lloyd Larson (9:30 & 11AM) Children’s Choirs; Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 (Sung to O Come, O Come, Emmanuel) * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Isaiah 7,36,37 & Luke 1,2: Selected Verses Susan Loomis
MESSAGE | The Prophet of the Messiah Rev. Rob Fuquay
ANTHEM The Dream Isaiah Saw | arr. Glenn Rudolph Chancel Choir; Brass and Percussion Ensemble
CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Joy to the World | Daniel Gawthrop Michael Conley, organ
* standing, as able
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in honor of Brad Fuson’s 60th birthday, with love from Bennett, Lexi, Betsy, Conner and Terri.
CONDOLENCES TO: Don and Kristi Chamberlain on the death of her brother, Jeff Bantz
announcements WORSHIP...
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 every Sunday morning. You may enter through the exterior door west of door #1 at any time. If someone is in a healthcare facility or is homebound and would like communion, please notify Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404 or davisk@stlukesumc.com.
ALTAR FLOWERS 2020 Looking for a way to memorialize or honor a loved one in our traditional services in 2020? Consider sponsoring Sunday altar flowers for a $100 donation. Learn more and select a date by contacting Dawn Fitch at fitchd@ stlukesumc.com or at 317-846-3404, ext. 338.
GROW… WINTER/SPRING CATALOG Be sure to pick up your copy of the latest ministry catalog before leaving this morning. They can be found outside of your worship area or at most exits. Take a look at all of the offerings for our small groups and classes that launch on January 12.
ST LUKE’S HOLIDAY CLOSURE | Dec. 25 – 28, Dec. 30 – Jan. 1 The church building and Luke’s Lodge will be closed beginning Christmas Day through January 1. We will be open on Sunday, Dec. 29, for our regular worship schedule.
NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH WALK | Dec. 31 • 6 – 8PM Fellowship Hall Take 30 minutes to thoughtfully review the year and look forward to 2020. Walking the labyrinth is the perfect way to slow down and contemplate and if you are new to labyrinth walking, a brief introduction is provided. Enter through the front doors (Door #1) of the church.
COLLEGE OUTING | Jan. 2 • TBD • Top Golf, Fishers All college students welcome as we connect with old friends and make new friends, or come with your current squad and hone your mad golf skillz! $5 for golf; bring extra money for food and drinks if you want. Contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com for time and complete information.
HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT OUT | Jan. 19 • 6 – 8PM Urban Air Adventure Park This new facility has trampolines, rock climbing, a warrior course, ropes course, bumper cars and virtual reality! Meet at the church at 5:15PM or join us there. Please let Travis know if you are meeting us there! Cost is $35 which includes a piece of pizza and drink. Sign up at stlukesumc.com.
2020 HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP | July 12 – 18 We are excited to reintroduce domestic mission trips for our high schoolers as we head to the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. We will be partnering with YouthWorks to serve both the native and non-native people in this community. For more in-depth details, check out the events calendar at stlukesumc.com for next July or contact Travis Bannon at bannont@stlukesumc.com.
GO… 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 for more information or to volunteer.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT KEEP GIVING Consider stopping by our Connections bookstore this morning to finish up your last minute Christmas shopping! Jewelry, books, holiday kitchen accessories and more are all available. 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 Want to be part of a great staff? We are excited to bring a new position to the St. Luke’s staff: Children’s Special Needs Coordinator. An 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