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.
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 CaldwellGross • Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross • Rev. Regina Proctor 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 pew backs and find a gift for you at the Welcome Center.
order of worship S U N D AY, M A R C H 1 0, 2 0 19 PRELUDE
Be Thou My Vision/ My Shepherd Will Supply My Need | arr. Brant Adams (9:30 & 11AM) Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love | arr. Joel Raney Carol Dennis, flute; Michael Conley, Piano
INTROIT
Love Somebody and God is So Good (9:30 & 11AM) Genesis Choir; Donita Murphy-Sims, Director; Sam Stage, Assistant Director
WELCOME and INVOCATION
Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM) You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
* HYMN
As Ye What Great Thing I Know | No. 163 (4 verses)
* CALL TO CONFESSION
Rev. Regina Proctor Prayer of Confession Holy and merciful God, forgive us. We are often skeptical, quick to give up on our ourselves, others and You. Forgive us for allowing our cynicism over the world as it is, that we stop trying to see a world as it can be by your power. Instead of speaking words of faith we have contributed to the futility; instead of promoting praise, pessimism; instead of looking for the sacred, we have contributed to the sarcasm. Forgive us and heal us so that the joy we deeply seek, would be the joy we freely give... Words of Assurance
* GLORY to GOD
The Gloria Patri | No. 70
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER
* standing, as able
ANTHEM
Rainbow of God’s Love (8:15AM) KidzSing 3rd graders; Gay Talbert, Director Walk As Children of Light (9:30 & 11AM) KidzSing; Gay Talbert, Director
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
Be Thou My Vision/My Shepherd Will Supply My Need | arr. Brant Adams Carol Dennis, flute; Michael Conley, Piano (8:15AM) Deepest Mystery of Love | Stephen Burtonwood (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Jeff Rogers, Director
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95
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. Amen.
* PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | John 1:43-51 Laura Duvall-Whitson
MESSAGE | Chance Encounters: The Skeptic Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN
When Our Confidence Is Shaken | words on screen (4 verses)
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
The Solid Rock | W.B. Bradbury (8:15AM) Judy Williams, organ Improvisation on Finlandia (9:30 & 11AM) Michael Conley, organ
DOVE RECOVERY HOUSE - Transitional housing offering a full array of therapy and life skills for women recovering from addiction. There is no charge, allowing women to focus solely on their sobriety and health. LUCILLE RAINES RESIDENCE - A residential facility actively engaged in rebuilding lives from substance abuse. Residents work a 12-step program and are actively employed. St. Luke’s United Methodist Women
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (UMW) - An organization where women grow spiritually, develop as leaders and serve to create a world where women, youth and children thrive.
joys & concerns CONDOLENCES TO: Dwayne and Pat Gott on the death of her brother, Jerry Emlet. Family and friends of Lynn Kinzie Family and friends of Joanne Powell
ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in loving memory of Anita Ficklin by her family.
announcements WORSHIP...
CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | Third Sunday • 5PM • Chapel 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 to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
DAILY RECHARGE During Lent, we will provide an electronic daily devotion that relates to the Sunday sermon & guides you through The Gospel of John. Email Dorothy at eadsd@stlukesumc.com to receive this email.
CONNECT… STARTING POINT | Today • 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 | Today • 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.
ARTIST’S RECEPTION | Today • 10:15AM – 12:30PM • East Balcony The Akona Ntoso Modern Quilt Guild of Central Indiana brings their “Strength, Courage and Dignity” show to St. Luke’s, honoring Women’s History Month. Come see these incredible quilts!
LIVING ROOM CONVERSATIONS | Today, 12:15 – 2:30PM, N101/102; March 11, 1 – 3PM or 6:30 – 8:30PM, Parlor Learn communication techniques that create understanding and find common ground on important but potentially divisive topics. Topics will be: Forgiveness, Talking Politics, and The UMC Rift: Faithfulness in Divided Times. Join us!
CHURCH TOUR | March 12 • 6:30 – 7:30PM Explore our nooks and crannies; learn a bit of our history. Register at stlukesumc.com.
WRITER’S CONFERENCE | March 13 & 14 Christian Theological Seminary is hosting “Writing for Your Life” at St. Luke’s for those interested in faith, spirituality and the craft of writing. Keynote speakers: Barbara Brown Taylor and John Pavlovitz. Breakout sessions also led by experienced writers. Register at cts.edu/writingfaith.
AWAKENING THE SAGE WITHIN | March 16 • 8:30AM – 4PM • Lodge Explore spiritual development in the capstone chapter of life. Develop a plan for your own eldering. Limited to 18. $75. Register at stlukesumc.com.
SILENT AUCTION/HIRE A TEEN | March 17 • Great Hall Bring your wallets and support our youth heading out on mission trips this year by purchasing baskets, gift cards, baked goods, breakfast items and services from our students next Sunday morning!
UMW SPEAKER | March 18 • 7 – 8PM • N101/102 JauNae Hanger, JD will speak on interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline trend, highlighting her work over 10 years and informing us of current legislation.
UMW SPRING TEA | March 23 • 1 – 3PM • Great Hall Our 150th birthday party! Join St. Luke’s women for fun, faith and a “Fashion Show Through the Ages.” Dust off your favorite spring hat and pose with family and friends at our photo booth. Sign up at the UMW table in the West Passage today (or by 3/19) or contact Lori at lochambers@sbcglobal.net.
SOFTBALL Spring is near and we need you and your glove to join our church softball team! Co-ed and men’s teams play Sunday and Thursday nights from late March – June. Join us at Daredevil Hall tonight at 5:30PM if interested or email Nate at n8withan8@gmail.com.
VBS | June 10 – 14 • 9AM – 12PM At Roar VBS, kids learn that God is good even when life gets wild! Don’t just hear about God’s love; see it, touch it, sing it, taste it and put it into action through God sightings. $25 per child/$75 max per family. Ages 3 (by 6/10 and potty trained) – rising 4th graders. Early drop-off available. Register at stlukesumc.com.
SERVE… WEEKLY NEWSLETTER PRODUCER Elementary Ministry needs a volunteer to put together an e-newsletter in software template. Content provided. Strong computer skills needed. Two hour commitment per week. Training provided. Email Patrice at smithp@stlukesumc.com.
SPREAD JOY | March 13 • 6 – 7:30PM Instill a servant’s heart in your elementary child by joining a service project for caregivers with loved ones at Joy’s House. Learn more about their mission and connect with each other. Questions? Contact Anne at akmiller22@gmail.com.
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. Contact Margaret Spilker at msspilker@aol.com or 317-603-0520 to participate.
HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL MISSIONS WEEKS | March 25 – 27; April 1-3 Serve locally! Head out each day to one of our Outreach Partners over your spring break. Lunch provided. $10 daily; come when you can. Register: stlukesumc.com.