March 31, 2019_Contemporary Worship guide

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 GIFT & 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.

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.

WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | March 31, 2019 * OPENING SONG CALL TO WORSHIP Matt Bays

* WORSHIP PRAYER Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger

ANNOUNCEMENTS/OFFERING SCRIPTURE | John 7:1-10 (on screen) MESSAGE | Chance Encounters: Relative Doubters Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (9:30AM) Rev. Rob Fuquay (11AM)

* WORSHIP * SENDING OUT

* standing, as able

CONNECT… VEGETARIAN/VEGAN LUNCH | Today • 12:15 – 1:30AM Great Hall Avoiding meat is a gift to God’s creation. Bring a labeled vegetarian or vegan dish to share, hear an interesting speaker and meet new people. There will be a similar lunch every 5th Sunday in 2019. Come and bring your friends!

LENTEN LABYRINTH RETREAT | April 6 • 10 – 11:30AM • Fellowship Hall Spend a morning in contemplation, walking the labyrinth. Ability to walk and pray/meditate are the only requirements. Led by Dhyana Raynor.

MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | April 6 • 8 - 9:30AM Parlor Join this monthly gathering for food and conversation – a great space to learn ways to serve and connect with men whose leadership has guided St. Luke’s. No registration needed.

STARTING POINT | April 14 • 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.

NEW ADULT CLASS | April 7 • 10:45 – 11:45AM • Parlor John: The Gospel of Light and Life by Adam Hamilton. Follow the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus in the most spiritual of the four gospels. Book available in Connections bookstore (optional).

CHILDREN’S EASTER CELEBRATION | April 13 10AM - noon • Great Hall Bring your toddler – 4th grader and celebrate Easter! Travel through Holy Week, then celebrate with Vivi the clown, Hedgehog Hannah and the Easter Bunny. We’ll do a mission project, crafts and an egg hunt for each age group, of course! Be sure to bring your own Easter basket to this family Holy Week event. Free event but Pre-registration at stlukesumc.com appreciated!

PLANTS OF THE BIBLE | April 13 • 1 –3PM • Parlor Join this discussion on Luke, the doctor and grower and user of medicinal herbs for healing led by Brandt Carter, our resident

herb expert. For more information on our Sowers who care for the St. Luke’s gardens, contact Sue McKee at 317-253-9757 or Nan Schulte at nanogram@att.net.

8TH GRADE RETREAT | April 26 and 27 • 10 – 11:30AM Fellowship Hall Hosted by high school ministry to welcome 8th graders as they transition to high school. Games, free time, worship some teaching and time in small groups are all on the schedule. Sign up by April 12 at stlukesumc.com and contact Travis Bannon at bannont@stlukesumc.com with questions.

VBS | June 10 - 14 • 9AM – 12PM At Roar Vacation Bible School, 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… BLOOD DRIVE | April 7 • 9AM – 1PM • Blood Mobile at Door 6 Give the lifesaving gift of blood. Drink plenty of water. Come well rested.

WEEKDAY VOLUNTEERS Our Early Years Ministry is looking for volunteers who enjoy serving together to benefit our youngest St. Lukers. The Prep Squad meets one Wednesday per month preparing materials for Sundays and special events. The Theme Team transforms our preschool large group space to reflect the monthly theme.

Contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com if interested.

EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEER Would you enjoy helping plan and execute this year’s Egg Hunt portion of our Easter Celebration on April 13? Contact Jennifer Ebner at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com to learn more!

JOB OPENING We are currently seeking a full-time Digital Content Coordinator.

The job description can be found at stlukesumc.com.

JOYS & CONCERNS CONDOLENCES TO: Nancy Bugher and family on the death of her husband, Jack Bugher Steve Mullins and family on the death of his mother, Glenna Mullins Ben and Molly Shover on the death of his mother, LeaAnn Shover

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Brent and Deanna Nibarger (and big brothers Clay and Gus) on the birth of Isla Grace, March 20 Kamille McKinney and Abel Sutherland on their marriage, March 30

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.

MID-DAY SPIRITUAL PAUSE Through Lent • 11:45AM • Prayer Chapel Join us for a 15 minute pause in your weekday during Lent.

Expect a scripture reading, a meditation and a time of silence.

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 • Mindie Moore

St. Luke’s United Methodist Women

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.

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.