September 9, 2018_Contemporary Worship Guide

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WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Thank you for registering your attendance and passing the attendance pad along your pew. New guests will learn more about us in our “New Here” brochure in the pew backs and find a gift for you at the Welcome Center.

CONNECT HERE 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 Prayer 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 Hospitalized? Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@stlukesumc.com, so we can care for you.

CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE HOURS Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30AM – 1:30PM; Sunday 8:30AM – 12:30PM 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 childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th-grade children. Register in the East Passage. Activity kits are at the Welcome Center for children in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, with 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 break out: 5th & 6th in Modge, 7th/Confirmation in GH, 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.

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

WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | September 9, 2018

OPENING SONG CALL to WORSHIP Fran Wyatt

* WORSHIP PRAYER Rev. Regina Proctor (9:30AM) Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger (11AM)

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING SCRIPTURE READING | 2 Kings 6:6-23 MESSAGE | Grace in a Get Even World Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (9:30AM) Rev. Rob Fuquay (11AM) * WORSHIP * BENEDICTION * standing, as able

Today is Day 8 of our next 86 days of prayer.

God, you have plans to enable St. Luke’s to prosper.

We pray with hope for our bright future during this time of transition. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORSHIP...

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… WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE

Join us for dinner from 5:15 – 6:15PM. This week’s menu includes a taco bar with all the fixin’s, cheese quesadillas for the kids and dessert. No reservations needed; $5 per person, $20 max per family. Adult classes and children’s choir from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Childcare available.

MAKING SENSE OF NORMANDY BOOKS ARRIVED!

Copies of Carver McGriff’s book “Making Sense of Normandy” have finally arrived and are available today at a table in the main gathering area outside of the sanctuary. The cost is $18 each. We will accept credit cards, personal checks or cash.

ADULT CLASSES AND SMALL GROUPS

Still looking for a way to connect? Stop by a Connect Here booth! It’s not too late to join classes or groups that started last week. And, more start this week: Disciple Bible Studies, Pastor’s Book Study, (Weds. 10AM: Mere Christianity, Jevon Caldwell-Gross) and Healing the World through Prayer.

Additional Small Groups and Kitchen Table Groups also start soon.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT B-STUD | 6:15 – 7:45PM • Luke’s Lodge This youth Bible study is more relaxed than Sunday mornings and parents can enjoy a class at the same time! Come for dinner at 5:30! Heather Campbell leads Middle School; Travis Bannon leads High School.

SOWER’S PLANT SALE | Today • 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!

ARTIST’S RECEPTION | Today • 10AM – 12PM • East Balcony Our September artist is Paula Dalton, who uses geometry to paint images that express the land and sky. Meet her and view her work upstairs.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Today • 9 – 11:30AM • Main Office Conference Room Stop by for a FREE screening, sponsored by the St. Luke’s Health Ministries on the second Sunday of every month. Contact Mary Connors at st.lukeshealthministry@gmail.com with questions.

GENESIS CHOIR PARENTS | Today • 10:30 – 11:15AM • C124 New for parents of choir members: join us for coffee, friends and growing in faith while you wait to pick up your child from choir! No need to sign up, just show up! Contact Mindie Moore, moorem@stlukesumc.com.

STARTING POINT | Today • 10:45AM or 12:15PM • C115 Are you new to St. Luke’s? Learn more about us in 30 minutes and leave with next steps to find your place within St. Luke’s. Childcare available.

BRIDGES CLASS | Sundays, Today – 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.

3RD GRADE BIBLE RETREAT AND PRESENTATION |

September 14 & 15 • Luke’s Lodge This overnighter teaches 3rd graders to read and use their Bibles through games & interactive stations. They go home with a journal to use as a Bible study tool. Meals provided. Bibles presented in worship 9/16. Register at stlukesumc.com. Contact Patrice at smithp@stlukesumc.com.

CROOKED CREEK FOOD PANTRY GOLF OUTING | September 15 • Pebble Brook Our second annual golf outing is coming soon and today is the registration deadline! Stop by our table in the West Passage this morning or visit ccfpindy.org and sign up your foursome!

IF YOU KNEW ME, YOU’D LOVE ME CONCERT | September 22 • 4 – 6:30PM • Chapel and Great Hall Part of our Diverse Communities Series, the Ripple Effect based at Coalbush UMC in Mishawaka shares their challenging repertoire: hymns, jazz, musical theater, combined with personal stories of being misunderstood in our society. Join us for the concert and stay for dinner (each $10).

YOUNG ADULT GAME NIGHT | September 23, DATE CHANGE! • 6:30 – 8:30PM • Newk’s Eatery If you’re in your 20s or 30s, join us for board games as we connect and relax together. Contact Mindie at moorem@stlukesumc.com with questions.

UMW RUMMAGE SALE

Clean out those closets and drawers and know that you are supporting missions! Items large and small can be brought to the Great Hall September 26 - 28 (8AM-Noon). Do your own shopping on 9/28, 6-8PM (St. Luke’s members) or 9/29, 8AM – 2PM (Public Sale). To volunteer, email stlukesrummagesale@gmail.com.

SERVE… TUTORING AT FOX HILL ELEMENTARY

Do you have one hour a week to tutor students in Kindergarten – 5th grade? Contact Tom Lange at tom.c.lange@gmail.com to find out more!

YOUTH WORSHIP LEADER NEEDED | stlukesumc.com If you have a gift for music and want to share that with our high schoolers on Sunday mornings, we need you! Contact Travis Bannon at bannont@ stlukesumc.com for more information!

EMPLOYMENT AT ST. LUKE’S | stlukesumc.com Know of someone who would be a great addition to the St. Luke’s team?

We have openings for a Part-time Chef and a Part-time Coordinator of Outreach Ministries. For specifics and to apply visit our website.

JOYS & CONCERNS CONDOLENCES:

Dee and Chris Moon, Alex and Avery on the death of Chris’ father, George Kauchak

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