May 26, 2019_Traditional Worship Guide

5.26.19

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 Summer Supplement 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 worship attendance folders and stop at the Welcome Center for a gift. Be sure to join us across from the sanctuary after worship for coffee and donuts.

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PRELUDE Andantino (Apres Un Reve) | Gabriel Faure (8:15AM) Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho | arr. Mark Hayes (9:30AM) MIchael Conley, Organ

WELCOME & INVOCATION Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross

* HYMN O God Our Help in Ages Past | No. 117 (v.1-6)

* LITANY of THANKSGIVING and REMEMBRANCE: Rev. Regina Proctor Leader: Let us give thanks to God for the freedom we enjoy and the wonder of our country’s story: People: We give you thanks, O God. Leader: For those who have led us, both past and present, working to secure justice and freedom for all: People: We give you thanks, O God. Leader: For those who served their country in its hour of need, and especially for those who gave even their lives in that service: People: We give you thanks, O God. Leader: For those who have known the loss of a loved one because of service to their country, and whose grief is present today: People: Hear the cries of those who mourn. Comfort your people, O God. Leader: For your church, as we work to bring your peace and justice to our world: People: Remind us of things that truly bring peace and empower us to work for that peace. In the name of Christ, Amen.

* GREETING ONE ANOTHER BAPTISM (9:30AM) ANTHEM On Eagle’s Wings Ken Knowles, soloist * standing, as able

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 Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho | arr. Mark Hayes (8:15AM) Michael Conley, Piano Here I Am, Lord | arr. Craig Courtney (9:30AM) Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director

* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 * PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Joshua 1:1-9 Melinda Bundy (8:15AM) Chad Bocock (9:30AM)

MESSAGE | Impact: The Time Is Now Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross

* CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Sortie on National Hymn | Lani Smith (8:15AM) Judy Williams, Organ Prelude and Fugue in A Minor | J.S. Bach (9:30AM) MIchael Conley, Organ

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 AfterSchool Program. Visit the table outside of the Chapel and behind the Sanctuary near the Connect Here booth for more information.

joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS:

given in memory of our military servicemen and servicewomen for their courage and sacrifice, from the military ministry of St. Luke’s.

BAPTISM: (9:30AM)

Oliver Garrett, son of Travis and Angie Garrett

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Abby Everett and Grant Nice on their marriage on May 26 Adam and Jessica Rusnak on the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Mae Rusnak

CONDOLENCES TO:

Family and friends of Wanda Walker-Zamka

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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 communion, notify Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 or schnitzm@ stlukesumc.com.

CONNECT… SUMMER ACTIVITIES As you exit worship this morning, be sure to pick up our Summer Supplement from the wooden bins outside of your worship area. Summer activities are listed so you can begin making plans and saving dates!

SUMMER MEET UPS! Connect with us this summer through a one-time event in June or July, and experience our community in a new way: Symphony on the Prairie with the Fuquays, bike ride with Eric Burton-Krieger downtown at midnight, play date at the playground with the Caldwell-Gross family, walk in the Indy Pride Parade and so much more! For info, text SUMMER to 3173448209.

THE WELL | Thursdays • 9PM • Online A weekly virtual gathering for women of all ages to laugh, learn and grow in God together. The best part is you can join us in your jammies! Request an invitation by searching facebook.com/groups for The Well and fill up your soul at… The Well. Contact Pastor Nicole with questions at caldwellgrossn@stlukesumc.com.

HOLY ENVY CLASS | Tuesdays, May 28 – July 2 • 10AM • Parlor Join us to study this Barbara Brown Taylor book as she explores how teaching an introductory world religion course influenced her views on faith and Christianity.

Led by Judy Homer.

13TH – THE DOCUMENTARY | May 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 United Methodist Women. Contact Kathie at kkclemenz@sbcglobal.net with questions.

MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | June 1 • 8 – 9:30AM • Parlor Join this monthly gathering of men for a devotional and conversation on living with purpose. No registration needed.

IFTAR DINNER | June 1 • 8 – 10:30PM • Great Hall Join our Muslim neighbors in a delicious meal prepared by the Turkish community, as they break their Ramadan fast. No registration or fee. Contact Betty at brandtb@stlukesumc.com with questions.

STARTING POINT | June 9 • 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 | June 9 • 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. Register at stlukesumc.com.

MAD CAMP | June 10 - 14 • 12 - 5PM If your upcoming 2nd – 5th grader likes to sing and act, then this is their camp!

We will learn an entire musical about God’s world of animals in just one week, with the final performance on Friday at 5PM. Register at stlukesumc.com; $50 through today.

VBS | June 10 - 14 • 9AM – 12PM At Roar Vacation Bible School, kids learn that God is good even when life gets wild! Registration deadline: June 5! $35/child. Ages 3 (by 6/10 and potty trained) – rising 4th graders. Scholarships and early drop-off available. Register at stlukesumc.com.

SERVE… CPR TRAINING | June 1 • 9AM - noon • W125 Learn the new CPR, whether you need a refresher or have never been trained.

To register for $25, contact Mary Connors at stlukeshealthministry@gmail.com.

VBS VOLUNTEERS | June 10 - 14 • 9AM – 12:15PM It’s that time of year! Sign up today and receive 50% off your child’s registration.

Email Patrice at smithp@stlukesumc.com for details. See today’s insert for all opportunities and place in the offering basket or drop off at a Connect Here booth.

JOB OPENINGS We are currently seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for Early Years Ministry, a Director of Youth Worship and a Youth Administrative Assistant. More info and applications at stlukesumc.com.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP Apply information learned through college coursework and experience in Children’s Ministries this summer. Apply at stlukesumc.com.

Happy Memorial Day!