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AUGUST 9, 2020
order of worship S U N D AY, A U G U S T 9, 2 0 2 0 PRELUDE
Michael Conley, Piano
WELCOME
Rev. Rob Fuquay
LIGHTING of ALTAR CANDLE HYMN
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling | No. 384
RESPONSIVE ACT
Rev. Mindie Moore
OPEN STATEMENT, AUGUST 2020 At St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, we are an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ – regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or socioeconomic background. We work to ensure that our congregation and its leadership represent the community in which we are located. We are dedicated to including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ as staff and in positions of leadership and decision making. We renounce the way religion has been used throughout history to support racism, war, discrimination, genocide, violence and poverty, and we pledge to rid ourselves of the conscious and unconscious biases when sacred stories are used to uphold injustice. We are particularly sensitive to the issues facing our brothers and sisters of color and LGBTQ+ individuals, both within the United Methodist Church and in the general society. We pledge to be leaders in eradicating racism and discrimination. You are invited to join us. As John Wesley said, “Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion? Without all doubt, we may. Herein all the children of God may unite, notwithstanding these smaller differences.”
SUNG RESPONSE
Alleluia, Alleluia | No. 162
ANNOUNCEMENTS 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.
CALL for OFFERING OFFERTORY
When in Our Music God Is Glorified | arr. Mark Hayes Previously Recorded Video of the Chancel Choir
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 4:17, 26:21-22; Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 6:5
MESSAGE
Justice or Just Us? Recognizing Dissonance Rev. Rob Fuquay
CLOSING SONG
Lead on O King Eternal | No. 560
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
Michael Conley, Organ Outreach Hotline: Our Benevolence Hotline can be reached Monday – Friday at 317-749-2129 or at outreach@stlukesumc.com. Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline: If you would like to speak with someone from our Care Team, please call 317-643-2293 between 8:30AM and 5PM, Monday – Friday.
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS Given in honor of Marty Hoyle, St. Luke’s Front Office Assistant, in celebration of her retirement. CONDOLENCES TO: Friends and family on the death of Thelma Lyon.
announcements GROW in your faith… ANCHORPOINT Our Sunday morning Bible Study is streamed each week at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15 and 6:15PM and is led by various members of our clergy team. Join us on the Watch Live page of our website. STARTING POINT | Today • 1 – 1:30PM • Zoom Starting Point is a casual conversation with members of the church as an opportunity to learn more about St. Luke’s, ask questions and discover next steps. Register for the session of your choice at stlukesumc.com. You’ll be sent a link to join our Zoom meeting. FALL LAUNCH – ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Adult Discipleship small groups launch this week, using discussion guides that correlate with the weekly sermon. Classes launch August 23, so consider a Disciple Bible Study, a class that focuses on a specific book, like White Fragility, or connecting with a class that rotates topics throughout the year. Most groups and classes will meet on Zoom to stay safe AND connected. Facebook Live launches are scheduled for both small groups and classes as well. Now is the perfect time to connect and grow with your St. Luke’s family, so email questions to Kaylee Vida at vidak@stlukesumc.com for more information.
STORYTIME: UNDER THE SAME BIG SKY
August 22 • 10 – 11:15AM • Under the tent near the Modge Bring your children, lawn chair or blanket to a socially distanced storytime with Dr. Portia Jackson, an award winning local story teller. Along with the storytelling, we will have a prayer pot activity and the playground will be open! Register ahead of time at stlukesumc.com/ event/406. THE NEXT QUESTION DISCUSSION GROUP
2nd and 4th Thursdays, through Nov. 12 • 6:30 – 8PM Engage in conversations on race and justice by joining us for a video web series that engages leaders, activists, creatives and thinkers to imagine how expansive racial justice can be. Hosts Austin Channing Brown, Chi Chi Okwu and Jenny Booth Potter are joined by incredible contributors like Brené Brown, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Andre Henry. Register at stlukesumc.com/lukesonline for the Zoom link and the link for the video conversation to watch in preparation for class time. MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CARNIVAL
August 28 • 7 – 8:30PM • Parking Lot Calling all 5-8 graders! Join us for unlimited snow cones, fun carnival games, light water activities (bring a towel for water balloons) and a dunk tank. Masks are a must as well as hand washing and sanitizing between games. This event is limited to 50 participants, so sign up now at stlukesumc.com to reserve your spot! BECOMING AN ANTI-RACIST ONE DAY AT A TIME Transform yourself and the world by taking an anti-racist step every day. Find very doable steps, some take as little as 5 minutes, on the St. Luke’s Facebook page and the St. Luke’s website under Luke’s Online/Adult Discipleship/Becoming an Anti-Racist Resources. THE WELL | Thursdays • 9PM • Facebook Live Join us for our series Footprints: Finding God’s Presence in Conversations on Race as we respond to Pastor Mindie’s book study on I’m Still Here. We will share in unfiltered and unscripted conversations on faith, race and sisterhood – trusting that God’s footprints will be seen in the midst.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Enrollment is open for this fall’s Early childhood Program for children who will be 10 months through age 5 prior to August 1, 2020. Call the ECP office at 317-844-3399 to request a registration packet or find paperwork at stlukesumc.com, at the bottom of our landing page. Email Carol Whitsitt with questions at whitsittc@stlukesecp.com.
GO in service to others… POVERTY SIMULATION | August 19, 6 – 8PM, August 23, 3 – 5PM, or August 26, 6 – 8PM • Great Hall Participate in this learning experience on how to survive in poverty – an excellent way to gain a better understanding of underserved members of our community. If you have experienced a simulation in the past, we invite you to assist as a volunteer. Please contact Andrea Leadford at leadforda@stlukesumc.com for more information. FAMILY FUN NIGHTS | Fridays through August • 5PM Deliver a Chef Joseph-prepared hot meal and family activity to foodinsecure neighbors in Washington Township. Provide an opportunity for family togetherness, hope and the love of Jesus to our neighbors. Join our delivery fleet on our Luke’s Online website page. MILITARY MINISTRY Our goal is to support veterans and current military members and their families. If you would like to join us or could use support yourself, contact Bill Meyers at wemeyers53@yahoo.com.