WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance. New guests will learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the attendance folder and find a gift just for you at the Welcome Center. CONNECT HERE To get connected, please stop by the Connect Here booth outside of the Sanctuary or outside of Robertson Chapel for information on Small Groups, classes and ways to serve. 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. YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee & cookies outside the Chapel at 10:30AM or noon. YOUTH PROGRAMMING Incoming 5th – 8th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM in the Great Hall. After worship and games, classes will break out: 5th & 6th in Modge, 7th/Confirmation in Great Hall, 8th in C124. 9th – 12th Grade – Sundays, 9:30AM in Luke’s Lodge. B-Stud – Wednesdays, 6:15–7:45PM in the Lodge. 5th-8th downstairs, 9th-12th upstairs. Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Fall catalog or visit stlukesumc.com.
WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | August 26, 2018
OPENING SONG CALL to WORSHIP Matt Bays
* WORSHIP PRAYER Kevin Davis
BAPTISMS ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | Isaiah 11:1-6 (NRSV) Susan Loomis (9:30AM) Kurt Schoch (11AM)
MESSAGE | The Radical Answer Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (9:30AM) Rev. Rob Fuquay (11AM)
* WORSHIP * BENEDICTION
* standing, as able
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMUNION ELEMENTS The Prayer Chapel is available for communion this morning. Enter through the exterior door 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… EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP | Today • 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 upon request. Lunch provided. Register at stlukesumc.com. ALLELUIA-PALOOZA | Today • 11AM – 2PM • Great Hall & back parking lot Stop by our children’s festival for family fun and key ministry info for the year. Join us for chicken & waffles ($5 per person, Credit Cards accepted), popsicles, Yancy concert, inflatables, face painting and pony rides! ADULT CLASSES AND SMALL GROUPS These activities are starting very soon, so be sure to register today using the bulletin insert. If you have questions, stop by the tables outside of the worship areas. All books for classes are in the bookstore. We hope to see you in class or in a small group! GRIEFSHARE | Wednesdays – November 14 • 6:15 – 7:30PM • Parlor If you are grieving the death of a family member or friend, join us. $20 for workbook; scholarships available. Contact Mary Katherine at schnitzm@ stlukesumc.com for more information. CHURCH TOUR | August 28 • 6:30 – 7:30PM Join others to explore our facility and learn a bit of our history as well. Childcare available. Register at stlukesumc.com. WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE | August 29 Join us for dinner in the Great Hall from 5:15 – 6:15PM, no reservations needed; $5 per person, $20 max per family. Adult classes and children’s choir from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Childcare and children’s programming run at the same time. COLLEGE PARENT GATHERING | Sept. 4 • 6 – 8PM • Rusty Bucket Join us for dinner and connect with our college parent community! Contact Mindie Moore at moorem@stlukesumc.com to RSVP. WEDNESDAY NIGHT B-STUD | Sept. 5 – Nov. 14 • 6:15 – 7:45PM • Luke’s Lodge This youth Bible study has a more relaxed atmosphere than Sunday mornings, and parents can enjoy a Wednesday night class at the same time! Come early (5:30) for dinner! Heather Campbell leads the Middle School and Travis Bannon leads the High School group.
MEN’S MONTHLY BREAKFAST | September 8 • 8-9:30AM • Parlor Join this monthly gathering of men for breakfast, a devotional and conversation on living with purpose. No registration needed. SOWER’S PLANT SALE | September 9 • 8AM – 12:30PM • West Passage Support the Sower’s at their fall perennial sale. These plants grow successfully in our area and fall is an ideal time to plant! STARTING POINT | September 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 help you find your place within St. Luke’s. Childcare available. GENESIS CHOIR PARENT GATHERING | September 9 • 10:30 – 11:15AM • C124 New for parents of choir members - join us for coffee, meet new friends, and experience an intentional time of growing in faith together while you wait to pick up your child from choir! No need to sign up, just show up! Contact Mindie Moore, moorem@stlukesumc.com, to learn more. BRIDGES CLASS | Sundays, 9/9 – 11/4 • 3 – 5PM • C124 Join us to learn the causes of poverty, increase understanding and inspire local change. Questions or want to register? Contact Andrea Leadford at leadforda@stlukesumc.com. DIVORCE CARE | Mondays, 9/10 – 12/3 • 6 – 7:30PM • E212 Face the new challenges and move towards rebuilding your life at this difficult time. $20 fee includes book; scholarships available. Email Regina Proctor at proctorr@stlukesumc.com to register. MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL RETREAT | Sept. 14 - 16 • Spring Hill Camps All 5th – 8th graders are invited to this weekend of worship, zip-lining, crafts, canoeing and more! $150. Full info and signup is found at stlukesumc. com. Contact Heather with questions at campbellh@stlukesumc.com. CROOKED CREEK FOOD PANTRY GOLF OUTING | Sept. 15 • Pebble Brook Golf Course Our 2nd annual outing will raise money for food pantry operations as we begin to serve clients twice per month! Visit ccfpindy.org to sign up or visit the table in the West Passage this morning. Email questions to Jason Bick at ccfpgolf@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer at the pantry, contact Sylvia Forbes at billygoom@gmail.com.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY | Tuesdays, 9/4 – 2/19 • 6:30 – 9PM • Parlor Applications are now available to join the next Stephen Minister training session. For more information, contact Mary Katherine at schnitzm@ stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404. EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S | stlukesumc.com Looking for a great place to work or know of someone who would be a great addition to the St. Luke’s team? We have openings for a Part-time Chef, Manager of Events & Hospitality, Facilities & Grounds Assistant Manager and Child Care Providers. For specifics and to apply go to our website.
JOYS & CONCERNS CONGRATULATIONS:
Nate and Stacy Shultz on the birth of their son, Connor Shultz
BAPTISMS
9:30AM Contemporary Claire Marie Lory, daughter of Katie & Jeff Lory Davis Charles Lory, son of Katie & Jeff Lory 11AM Contemporary Kenneth Arthur Edwards, son of Michael and Cathy Edwards
ST. LUKE’S AT WORSHIP TRADITIONAL | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY | 9:30 & 11AM Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE | 5PM Third Sunday • Robertson Chapel
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 and Mindie Moore