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SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2018
welcome WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance. Please fill out the insert in your bulletin and place it in the offering basket. New guests will find a gift just for you at the Welcome Center. CONNECT HERE To get connected today, please stop by the Welcome Center booth outside of the Sanctuary or outside of Robertson Chapel for information about St. Luke’s. ALTAR FLOWERS If you would like to honor someone with altar flowers ($100 donation), please contact Dawn at fitchd@stlukesumc.com. PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on Connect 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. CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S If you are hospitalized, we want to know and care for you. Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@stlukesumc.com. RESTLESS CHILD AREA Does your child need a break during worship? Enjoy our streamed services at the east end of the Gathering Area or in the Central Passage. PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-grade children. Register all children in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children who remain in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, including live streaming of worship. LEARN MORE For more information on classes and activities, pick up a copy of our Winter/Spring Ministry 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. David Williamson • Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
order of worship E A S T E R S U N D AY, A P R I L 1, 201 8
PRELUDE Alleluia Pascha Nostra | Everett Titcomb Charles Manning, Organist Old Rugged Cross | Marty Hamby St. Luke’s Orchestra; Robert Zehr, Director Alleluia | Randall Thompson Chancel Choir Christ the Lord Is Risen Today | Jeff Cranfill St. Luke’s Orchestra; Robert Zehr, Director
* CALL to WORSHIP Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
Come quickly to the tomb to see the place where He was laid. Look! The stone is rolled away! He is not here! Just as He said, He would conquer death. We can see for ourselves this awesome sight. Christ is risen! Alleluia! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! Amen!
* HYMN Christ the Lord Is Risen Today | No. 302, sts. 1, 2, 3, 4
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 & Colossians 1:15-20 (No. 888) Mindie Moore Leader: This is the good news which we have received In which we stand, and by which we are saved: People: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.
* OUR SONG CONTINUES Christ the Lord Is Risen Today | No. 302, words on screen Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as God’s love. Alleluia! Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
* standing, as able
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANTHEM Christ the Lord Is Risen Again | John Rutter Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra
SCRIPTURE READING | John 20:1-9 Susan Loomis (8:15AM) Chad Bocock (9:30AM) Gustanna Moss-Chaney (11AM)
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 Crown Him With Many Crowns | Joan Pinkston Chancel Choir, St. Luke’s Orchestra
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
* PRAYER of DEDICATION * HYMN Up from the Grave He Arose | No. 322, sts. 1, 2
MESSAGE | The Last Laugh Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. David Williamson (11AM)
* CLOSING HYMN He Lives | No. 310
* BENEDICTION * CHORAL RESPONSE Hallelujah (from Messiah) | George Frederick Handel
POSTLUDE Christ the Lord Is Risen Today | arr. Jeff Cranfill St. Luke’s Orchestra
announcements WORSHIP... CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ | Third Sunday • 5PM • Chapel COMMUNION ELEMENTS The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Please enter through the exterior door just west of the main entrance. If you know of someone in a healthcare facility or homebound who would like to receive communion, please notify Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.
CONNECT… WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
There will be no WNL dinner this week. See you again on the 11th, when dinner will begin at 5:30PM. Check your insert for a schedule of upcoming classes. SMALL GROUP LAUNCH | April 8 • Fellowship Hall If you’re not in a small group yet, this is for you! On the 8th, stop by the table in the West Passage or join us at noon for lunch and to connect with a new group. We ask a 4 week commitment when you’ll discuss each week’s sermon. Contact Dorothy Eads at eadsd@stlukesumc.com with questions and to RSVP for lunch.
STARTING POINT | April 8 • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 Are you new to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes, and leave with recommended steps to help you get connected. Childcare available. No registration necessary!
YOUNG ADULTS AT URBAN CHALKBOARD | April 13 • 5:30 – 7PM This event is for you if you have a small child and are hoping to connect with a small group! Let the kids play while you have fun hanging out with parents. Space is limited; reserve your spot at stlukesumc.com or contact Mindie at moorem@stlukesumc.com. ENCORE CLASS – CHRISTIANITY’S FAMILY TREE | Sundays, April 15 –
June 3 • 10:50AM • Parlor Learn a brief history and the major beliefs of eight Christian denominations. See the valuable perspective of each through a discussion of this Adam Hamilton book. All are welcome; book in Connections Bookstore.
GODSPELL | April 20, 21 Enjoy this energetic and passionate production that brings the action into our present day, touching on challenges faced in our very own community, all with a wonderful sense of hope! Tickets: $50 VIP reserved seating and $20 general admission are available at stlukesumc.com or the main office. Performances: 4/20 at 7:30PM and 4/21 at 2PM and 7:30PM in the Sanctuary.
MAD CAMP | June 11 - 15 • 12:30 – 5PM Available to all upcoming 2nd – 5th graders, MAD Camp is for your child if they love to sing and act! They will learn and perform an entire musical in just one week! Final performance at 5PM on June 15. Cost: $75. Register at stlukesumc.com or contact Gay Talbert at talbertg@stlukesumc.com with questions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM | June 25 - 29 • 9AM – 5PM Rising 5th – 8th graders, join us for SURVIVOR MAYHEM as we discuss living our best life with Jesus! $25 for the week (9AM – noon), afternoon sessions can be added for $65. Price increases 6/4. Afternoons include swimming at the Monon Center, volunteering with ministry partners and more! Contact Heather Campbell at campbellh@stlukesumc. com for more info; register at stlukesumc.com.
SOFTBALL THROUGH ST. LUKE’S Looking to channel your competitive spirit and connect with others? We’re hoping to field 2 slow pitch softball teams (Co-ed and men’s). Sunday nights, beginning April 8th, and a weeknight. Contact Nate Montgomery if interested at n8withan8@gmail.com.
PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration is open for next school year for children 10 months – age 5 by 9/1/18. A play-based program, promoting development of language, imagination, self-expression, problem solving and emotional growth. Paperwork is at stlukesumc.com or in the preschool office. Email Laurie Highsmith at highsmithl@stlukesumc.com with questions or to schedule a tour.
SERVE… ST. LUKE’S PRAYS for our COMMUNITY | Wednesdays • 6:30PM • Lodge Join this prayer group to investigate and pray for our March Outreach Partner: Family Health Ministries, Fondwa, Haiti.
PROJECT TRANSFORMATION BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER | April 19 • 7:30 – 9AMPM • Great Hall Project Transformation Indiana works with children, college students and churches to support under-served youth in literacy and holistic development. College students are provided with a meaningful summer experience to develop skills and passions and explore a call to ministry and service. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more! Contact Jennifer Bleeke at bleekej@stlukesumc.com for tickets ($15). OUTREACH MINISTRY PRAYERWALK | April 29 • Noon – 2PM • Great Hall
and Community Would you like to pray for our neighbors beyond the walls of our building? Join us for a neighborhood prayer walk through various apartment communities, school properties and our food pantry. We will begin with lunch ($5) and move outdoors. Questions? Contact Andrea Leadford at leadforda@stlukesumc.com or sign up at stlukesumc.com (search for “prayerwalk”).
ROSEBUD MISSION TRIP | June 23 – July 1 Construction, serving meals, working at a thrift shop, holding a VBS and visiting a nursing home are on the agenda. $350+transportation. For details, contact Kathie Clemenz at kkclemenz@sbcglobal.net. An informational meeting will be held 4/8 at 10:30AM in C125.
FONDWA, HAITI MISSION TRIP | September 1 – 8 Join Pastor Jamalyn Peigh Williamson and help build a home for a deserving family. Trip cost is $900 plus airfare. Contact Jamalyn with questions or to reserve your spot at williamsonj@stlukesumc.com. CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE Fill your Easter baskets with gifts and goodies that help others by visiting the Connections Bookstore today. Lots of brand new merchandise for all ages. Staffed by volunteers. 100% of our proceeds benefit our benevolence ministries.
Join us for this series marking the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and remembering the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Former pastor, Dr. Kent Millard, who marched with Dr. King, will preach April 8 about his legacy of loving our enemies. On April 15, we tackle the thorny issue of white privilege, and conclude on April 22 examining intentions and actions that further reconciliation. For a detailed listing of all of our series events, please visit stlukesumc.com.