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September 15
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 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 at the Lodge. At 11AM, Middle School Music Ministry in the Lodge. For more information or to register, contact Heather; kenisonh@stlukesumc.com 9th-12th Grade: Sundays, 9AM the Hub located in C124 inside Door 15. Students will attend 9:30 services together. To sign up for Small Groups, contact Travis; bannont@stlukesumc.com. LEARN MORE For more information about activities, pick up a copy of our Fall Ministry Catalog 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, 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
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.
order of worship S U N D AY, S E P T E M B E R 15 , 2 0 19
PRELUDE Seek Ye First | improvisation (8:15AM) Simple Gifts | arr. Mark Hayes (9:30 & 11AM) Michael Conley, Piano WELCOME & CALL to WORSHIP Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM) Leader: Let us proclaim the words of the Psalmists together: People: I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Leader: Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. People: I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Leader: The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? People: I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. * HYMN Rejoice the Lord Is King | No. 715 UNISON PRAYER Written by Rev. Sandy Harlan Rev. Regina Proctor People: O God of All People, throughout history and in times of crisis, you have called upon your people to pick up the mantle of leadership and carry it forward. Our church, and our world, are in crisis. The task seems so daunting. Help us not to be discouraged. Open our eyes, our hearts and our minds to see the vision you have for our day. Use our voices to speak truth to power. Use our hands to deliver mercy. Use our feet to follow paths leading to justice. For it is in the spirit of Jesus we ask. Amen. * GREETING ONE ANOTHER * standing, as able
ANTHEM Bridge Over Troubled Water | arr. Kirby Shaw New Song; Lauren Walawender, soloist; Kathrine Kouns, Director 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 Simple Gifts | arr. Mark Hayes (8:15AM) Michael Conley, Piano O Love | Elaine Hagenberg (9:30 & 11AM) Chancel Choir; Kathrine Kouns, Director * PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 * PRAYER of DEDICATION MESSAGE | Bingeworthy: Kings Rev. Rob Fuquay (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM) SCRIPTURE READING | 1 Samuel 8:1-9 Leanne Jackson (8:15AM) Ellen Hostetler (9:30AM) Diane Rice (11AM) CLOSING HYMN * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Grand Choeur | Craig Penfield Judy Williams, Organ (8:15AM) Old 100th | arr. Mark Hayes Michael Conley, Piano (9:30 & 11AM)
Fletcher Place Community Center (FPCC) mission is “Compassionately providing programs to ease the burden of low to moderate income individuals who struggle with life’s basic needs”. FPCC programming focus is hunger, immediate need and education with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty. Thousands of volunteers and donors support FPCC each year by sharing their time, talent and treasure. Currently, they need volunteers for their breakfast team. Contact rachelp@stlukesumc. com to volunteer!
To donate, text STLUKESUMC to 77977
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS:
Given by Brent and Linda Hartman in loving memory of their son Ryan on the 10th anniversary of his passing.
CONDOLENCES TO:
Family and friends of Barbara Birdwell Family and friends of Sally Cooksey
announcements WORSHIP... BINGEWORTHY DAILY REFLECTION GUIDE | Available online
and via email Participate each day by following the Daily Reflection Guide, taking you through key stories in the Bible. Scripture readings are given with space for reflections. Guides are available daily via email (email eadsd@stlukesumc to sign up) or can be downloaded from the website’s Publications page.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS: SAVE THE DATE! | Dec. 5 and 6
Mark your calendar and don’t miss an amazing evening of worship with Christmas favorites presented by over 300 musicians! Each year several dozen people join us as guest singers and we would LOVE for you to be one of them! Rehearsals begin in October. For more info, contact Dr. Jeff Rogers at rogersj@ stlukesumc.com.
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 Kevin Davis at 317-846-3404 or davisk@ stlukesumc.com.
GROW…
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE CLASSES & MEAL
Join us for dinner in the Great Hall (Meatloaf, tossed salad, mac & cheese, collard greens, assorted muffins, mixed berry cobbler) from 5:15 – 6:15PM, no reservations needed; $5/person, $20 max/family. Adult classes and children’s programming from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Childcare available. Head to a Connect Here booth outside of worship for more info.
GRIEFSHARE | Sept. 18 • 3:30 – 5PM • Parlor
Support for anyone who has lost a loved one. Register at Griefshare.org for $20 or contact Mary Katherine at schnitzm@stlukesumc.com. Childcare available on request.
SMITHSONIAN TIME CAPSULE: BEYOND STONEWALL
Sept. 20 • 7 – 9PM • Fellowship Hall Our new LGBTQ ministry invites you to this documentary sharing the story of the LGBTQ community in America through exploring rare artifacts in the Smithsonian Collection. Discussion and sharing of ideas for this new ministry follows.
COED VOLLEYBALL | Mondays • 6:30 – 7:30PM • Great Hall
Bring a team, a friend or just yourself. Play is friendly – no spiking or overhand serves! Join us any Monday night.
FESTIVAL OF FAITHS | Sept. 22 • 1 - 5PM • Veteran’s Memorial Plaza
Visit this showcase of congregations and organizations that are making Indianapolis a diverse and fascinating city. Entertainment, drumming circle, informational booths, food, spiritual practices and more. Walk St. Luke’s sponsored labyrinth.
INVITE NIGHT: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE | Sept. 27 • 6:30 – 9:30PM
Luke’s Lodge An on-campus event with crazy themes open to 5th – 8th graders and their friends. Snacks, worship, teaching and shenanigans all evening long! $5 and guests are free. Dress in all black for this covert operation that takes over the campus, and build your own pizza!
INDIANA UMW CELEBRATION | Oct. 4 - 5
Celebrate 150 years of women in mission! Join us Friday evening for dinner, a speaker and service project. On Saturday join the celebration and business meeting, lunch and an address from Bishop Trimble. $15 per day. Register by September 18 at stlukesumc.com.
MILITARY TRIBUTE
We are planning a tribute to our St. Luke’s veterans and service members for Veteran’s Day. Please share your information at stlukesumc.com/militarytribute so that we can include you!
GO… ENL | Weds, through Dec. 11 • 6 – 7:30PM
Volunteer as a teacher (no experience necessary), peer leader or in childcare and open someone’s world in our community. For more information, contact Andrea Leadford at leadforda@stlukesumc.com.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES & PARENT GATHERING | Sept. 19
6:30 - 10PM • Rusty Bucket College parents – join us to prepare care packages and then relax over dinner as we meet up with old friends and meet new ones. A casual, open house style evening with no agenda is planned. Enjoy appetizers or order dinner or drinks on your own. Contact Tara-Lynne at tlsinicki@yahoo.com if interested.
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE COMMUNION SERVERS | Sept. 25
5:30 – 6:10PM • Parlor Join us with your dinner for a short introduction to communion serving. Contact Maria Blake at mariawblake@yahoo.com for more information or to sign up.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE CONFERENCE | Oct. 18, 19 • Great Hall
Join us to learn how to respond to time-sensitive life events and immediate crises, led by Rev. Karen Lampe from Church of the Resurrection. Register for $99 with promo code “CARE” at stlukesumc.com. Contact Pastor Regina for more information at proctorr@stlukesumc.com.
LAY LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS
The Committee on Lay Leadership has begun their work to make nominations for administrative committees beginning in 2020. If you are interested in exploring the various committees or would like to nominate someone you feel would serve well in leadership, you can access the Leadership Interest form at stlukesumc. com/layleadership.
JOB OPENINGS
We are excited to add three new positions to our staff: a Director of Children’s Ministries, a Director of Youth Worship and an Early Years Program Coordinator. Applications can be found at stlukesumc.com.