May 5, 2019_Contemporary Worship Guide

5.05.19

welcome!

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.

if you’re new...

learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the pew backs. Be sure to join us across from the sanctuary after worship for coffee and donuts and visit the Welcome Center outside the chapel to receive a gift and learn more about us.

St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. We offer multiple worship opportunities designed to meet you where you are in your journey with Christ.

To donate, text STLUKESUMC to 77977

Help us give a hand up to our neighbors through BRIDGES: a holistic education ministry eradicating poverty in three ways: English as a New Language, Getting Ahead Financial Literacy and Luke’s Leaders After-School Program. Visit the table outside of the Chapel and behind the Sanctuary near the Connect Here booth for more information.

announcements

CONNECT…

SOWER’S PLANT SALE | Today • 8:30AM – 12:15PM • West Passage Support the St. Luke’s Sower’s by purchasing plants and perennial starts from local gardens. Other surprises may include tree starts, garden implements and house plants. They can also share their gardening knowledge as you shop in the west passage!

POVERTY SIMULATION | Today • 3 – 5PM • Fellowship Hall Designed to help you understand living in a low-income family. A simulation – not a game - to become sensitized to realities faced by families.

LISTENING SESSIONS Have questions about the 2019 special General Conference and what might be next for us? Join us for one of the following sessions: Today (5 – 6:30PM), May 7 or 9 (6 – 7:30PM). Hear updates from our congregational leaders and have a chance to ask your questions. Light dinner ($5) offered 30 minutes before. Childcare provided.

HUMAN SEXUALITY, THE BIBLE & THE CHURCH | May 8, 15, 23 6:15 – 7:45PM • Great Hall Led by Pastor Rob Fuquay, this class explores controversial Bible passages dealing with human sexuality, looks at historical & cultural understandings of homosexuality and the church, listens to stories from our LGBTQ members and families, and provides round table discussion. New dates for this three part class: two Wednesdays and one Thursday. Optional dinner from 5:30-6:15 ($5). No registration needed. Childcare provided.

13TH – THE DOCUMENTARY | May 10 and 31 • 6:30 – 9PM • Fellowship Hall This movie explores race, justice and mass incarceration in the US and how our prisons are disproportionately filled with African Americans.

Sponsored by the UMW. Contact Kathie at kkclemenz@sbcglobal.net with questions.

CHURCH TOUR | May 14 • 6:30 – 7:30PM Join others to explore our nooks and crannies and learn a bit of our history.

Register at stlukesumc.com. Childcare provided.

STARTING POINT | May 19 • 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.

MILITARY MINISTRY LAUNCH | May 19 • Noon – 1:30PM This new ministry is forming and is open to everyone. Join us under the tent outside of Great Hall to enjoy light refreshments, meet the team and learn more about our missions and vision. Or stop by the table in the Gathering Area this morning for more information.

“ROOM FOR ALL” RALLY | May 19 • 5 – 6:30PM • Noblesville First UMC Join us to hear from Pastors Mike Slaughter, Adam Hamilton (via video) and our own Pastor Rob Fuquay, as well as a panel discussion sharing an LGBTQ perspective. Questions and hopes for the UMC will be discussed.

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. $25/child/$75 max/family. Ages 3 (by 6/10 and potty trained) – rising 4th graders. Early drop-off available. Register at stlukesumc.com.

SERVE… BE A FRIEND | May 8 • 6 – 7:30PM • East Passage Families with children of all ages are invited to an evening of education, service and fellowship, sponsored by St. Luke’s Children’s Ministry and led by Dementia Friends Indiana, seeking to break down the stigma surrounding dementia. Contact Anne Miller at akmiller22@gmail.com with questions.

STEPHEN MINISTRY INFORMATIONAL MEETING | May 14 • 6 – 7:30PM • Parlor Learn more about this caring ministry and consider becoming a trained Stephen Minister. Contact Mary Katherine Schnitz at schnitzm@ stlukesumc.com for information.

CHILDREN’S VOLUNTEERS Could you serve once or twice a month in the nursery or pre-school areas during the 11AM worship service on Sundays? Greeters for Baptism families are also needed for that hour. Contact Jennifer at ebnerj@ stlukesumc.com for more info.

VBS VOLUNTEERS | June 10 – 14 • 9AM – 12:15PM It’s that time of year! We need lots of hands and feet to help with VBS, especially crew leaders, craft leaders and playground monitors. Contact Jennifer Ebner for more info at ebnerj@stlukesumc.com.

JOB OPENINGS We are currently seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for Early Year’s Ministry. More info and applications at stlukesumc.com.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS Apply information learned through college coursework and experience. We have openings in Middle School, High School and Children’s Ministries.

Apply at stlukesumc.com.

connect here Stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Chapel for information on small groups, classes and ways to grow and serve.

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 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.

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.

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

joys & concerns CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Ebony Thomas and Mason Peck marriage May 4 CONDOLENCES TO: Phyllis Cockerill & family on the death of her husband Dr. Ed Cockerill Harry Danz III & family on the death of his father, Harry Danz, Jr Pete, Janice & Garrett Mowry on the death of her father, Max Bottomley Family & friends of Senator Richard Lugar Tom & Dixie Shrock on the death of her mother, Winifred Manwell

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, 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