February 24, 2019_Contemporary Worship guide

FEBRUARY 24, 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.

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, so we can care for you. If you have a medical emergency after hours and need a pastor, call the church office and follow instructions.

CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE HOURS Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 1PM 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 nursery and Sunday School for newborns through 4thgraders. 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.

YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th – 8th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM, 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, Luke’s Lodge.

LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/ Spring catalog or visit stlukesumc.com.

WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | February 24, 2019 OPENING SONG CALL to WORSHIP Matt Bays

* WORSHIP PRAYER Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross

STEPHEN MINISTER COMMISSIONING ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | 1Kings 12: 1-15 MESSAGE | This is US: Civil Living in an Incivil World Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (9:30AM) Rev. Rob Fuquay (11AM)

* WORSHIP * SENDING OUT * standing, as able

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 pew backs and find a gift for you at the Welcome Center.

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UMW SOUP SALE | Today • West Passage Stop by to choose your favorites soups being sold as a fundraiser for an orphanage, medical clinic and building homes in Haiti.

A.G.O. ORGAN CONCERT | Today • 3 – 4:30PM • Sanctuary This organ concert celebrates the American Guild of Organists Indianapolis Chapter’s 100th anniversary. Free and open to all.

LENTEN SMALL GROUPS Sign up for a Lenten Small Group TODAY! Groups meet for 5 weeks to grow in faith together through sermon discussion, prayer, and by serving together. Groups begin meeting the week of March 10; visit the tables in the hallways with questions after any service.

WNL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING | Feb. 27 • 5:15– 7:30PM • Robertson Chapel We cap off this month with a soul cafe featuring the music of our own Patrice Smith, and friends Jay Harris and the Spirit of Worship Band, The Asante Children’s Theater and a soul food dinner (catfish, fried chicken, collard greens, Cole slaw, mac & cheese, rolls and peach cobbler) at 5:15PM in Great Hall.

GRIEFSHARE | Weds, Feb. 27 – May 22 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Parlor 13 weeks of support for those in grief. $20. Contact Mary Katherine at schniztm@stlukesumc.com with questions.

5TH – 6TH GRADE RETREAT | Mar. 1 – 2 • 7PM – 3PM We take over Luke’s Lodge for 24 hours of activities, worship and small groups! $50 includes meals and pass to Zip City with unlimited activities. Our theme: STAND OUT – we break down Daniel’s story.

Sign up at stlukesumc.com; contact Heather at kenisonh@stlukesumc. com with questions.

MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | March 2 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join this monthly gathering of men for a devotional and conversation on living with purpose. No registration needed.

TOUR ST. MARY & ST. MARK COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH March 7 • 10 – 11AM Interested in learning about another faith tradition compared to ours?

Join us as we tour this church with ornate icons depicting the life of Jesus. We will meet at 12174 Shelbourne, Carmel. Registration required at stlukesumc.com.

EARLY YEARS OBSTACLE COURSE | Mar. 9 • 10AM – noon • Great Hall Bring your 2 – 5 year olds to our obstacle course! They will enjoy romping and running through an exciting course made just for them.

Contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com with questions.

Register at stlukesumc.com.

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

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | March 10 • 12:15 – 3:15PM • Luke’s Lodge Hear the story of St. Luke’s and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation. Learn the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Childcare available upon request. Register at stlukesumc.com.

SILENT AUCTION/HIRE A TEEN | March 17 • Great Hall Support our youth heading out on missions trips this year by purchasing baskets, gift cards, baked goods, breakfast items and services from our students! For more info, contact Travis at bannont@stlukesumc.com.

UMC YOUTH CONFERENCE | July 10 – 14 • Kansas City St. Luke’s is taking high schoolers interested in being leaders in H.S. ministry. You do not need to be a member of the student leadership team, just have an interest in leadership. Contact Travis at bannont@ stlukesumc.com with questions.

SERVE… CPR TRAINING | March 2 • 9AM – Noon • N103/104 Everyone is welcome, whether you need a refresher or have never been trained. $25; email stlukeshealthministy@gmail.com to register.

FAMILY PROMISE | March 3 – 10 As St. Luke’s supports homeless families, 100 volunteers will be needed to serve meals, sleep overnight as hosts at Luke’s Lodge and provide transportation. Sign up at stlukesumc.com or in the West Passage today. Contact Bob Dillingham at robertdillingham@yahoo. com for information.

SIDE-BY-SIDE ORCHESTRA | March 17 All 7 – 12 graders currently playing in a school ensemble or studying privately are invited to join the St. Luke’s Orchestra in all services on 3/17. Rehearsal is 3/14 at 7:15PM and music will be available beginning the evening of 3/8. Contact Margaret Spilker at msspilker@aol.com or 317-603-0520 to participate.

EARLY YEARS MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS Do you love helping with little ones? Our Obstacle Course is March 9 & we’re looking for help in various areas; please contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com if interested.

JOYS & CONCERNS STEPHEN MINISTERS COMMISSIONED TODAY: Judy Davis, John Elson, Terri Lathrem, Tom Maksym, Roger Olson, Sydney Powell, Susie Rowlas, Kathy Small, Linda Tanella & Kim Wettersten

CONDOLENCES TO: Steve and Kathy Hockett and family on the death of his mother, Martha Hockett Clint and Cheryl Pletcher and family on the death of his mother, Letha Pletcher Fred Ficklin on the death of his wife, Anita

ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM | Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM | Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 5PM Third Sunday | Robertson Chapel

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.

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

PROJECT TRANSFORMATION equips college-age adults for leadership in the church and the world, empowers children to achieve their God-given potential, and supports churches in developing relationships with their neighbors.

Challenges: 80% of low-income children are behind their grade level in reading and only 5% of UMC leaders are under 35 The Response through our 2018 summer program 91% of children maintained or improved their reading level and 78% of college interns increased their interest in pursuing ministry Stop by our Connections bookstore this morning and pick up a green “Summer Fun Bag” and fill it with supplies to support a PT kid this summer!

Bring it bag and leave in The Exchange with the goodies!