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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 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 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.
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 Caldwell-Gross Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross • Rev. Regina Proctor Pastors in Formation: Kevin Davis and Mindie Moore
order of worship S U N D AY, S E P T E M B E R 23, 2018
PRELUDE Prelude in Classic Style | Gordon Young Improvisation on ‘Ode to Joy’ | arr. Charles Goehring Chuck Goehring, Organ
WELCOME and INVOCATION Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
* HYMN Be Thou My Vision | No. 451
* AFFIRMATION of FAITH Mindie Moore (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Regina Proctor (11AM) A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adpt. Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness and in the life everlasting. Amen.
* GLORY to GOD The Gloria Patri | No. 70
Today is Day 22 of this 86 days of prayer.
* standing, as able
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.
To receive a daily text reminding you to pray for St. Luke’s, text “Pray” to 317-659-7990
* GREETING ONE ANOTHER ANTHEM Heaven Unfolding | Andrea Ramsey New Song; Kathrine Kouns, Director (9:30 & 11AM)
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 Heaven Unfolding | Andrea Ramsey New Song; Kathrine Kouns, Director (8:15AM) Go Light Your World | Chris Rice Chancel Choir (9:30 & 11AM)
* PRAISE to GOD | No. 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* PRAYER of DEDICATION SCRIPTURE READING | Acts 11:1-9, 15-18 Stephen Hoskins (8:15AM) Chad Bocock (9:30AM) Melynda Frazer (11AM)
MESSAGE | Willing to be Wrong Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross (8:15 & 9:30AM) Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross (11AM)
CLOSING HYMN Have Thine Own Way, Lord | No. 382
* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Psalm XIX | Benedetto Marcello, arr. Walter Buszin Judy Williams, organ (8:15AM) Rigaudon | Andre Campra Chuck Goehring, organ (9:30 & 11AM)
joys & concerns ALTAR FLOWERS: Given in celebration of Marian Gabel’s 102nd birthday, by her loving daughter Joy Franklin.
CONDOLENCES TO: Kim Corrello on the death of her mother, Judy Corrello. Jim and Marci Harenburg on the loss of his mother Mamie Harenburg.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Parents Brian and Molly Babczak on the birth of Blair Lorraine Babczak. Parents Dan and Christine Marie Sulka and grandparents Jeff and Marie Frazer on the birth of Ava Elise Sulka.
announcements WORSHIP...
CITY-WIDE TAIZÉ SERVICE | September 30 • 5 – 5:45PM • North UMC Join this once-a-year event, when the four congregations who offer Taizé services come together for a joint service of chants, prayers, readings and silence. 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… VOTER REGISTRATION If you still need to register to vote, it doesn’t get any easier than this! Stop by the table in the West Passage this morning to ensure that your voice is heard in the upcoming election.
YOUNG ADULT GAME NIGHT | Today • 6:30 – 8:30PM If you’re in your 20s or 30s, join us for board games as we connect and relax together. Contact Mindie Moore at moorem@stlukesumc.com for location and with questions.
WALKING THE MEDICARE MAZE | September 24 • 6:30 – 8PM • Spiritual Life Center How and when do you choose which plan? Learn more about your options as you decide what to do. Come hear an unbiased view, where no plans or carriers will be highlighted!
CHURCH TOUR | September 25 • 6:30 – 7:30PM Join others to explore our facility with all of its nooks and crannies and learn a bit of our history as well. Childcare available. Register at stlukesumc.com.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Join us for dinner from 5:15 – 6:15PM in Fellowship Hall. On the menu: pizza, salad and dessert. No reservations needed; $5 per person, $20 max per family. Adult classes, youth Bible study and children’s choir from 6:15 – 7:30PM. Childcare available.
PUMPKIN DELIVERY | September 26 • 3 - 7PM • SW Parking Lot Calling all youth! Be sure to sign up to help unload the truck and sell pumpkins throughout the next month. We provide the supplies and dinner. Sign up online or contact Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc.com with questions.
PUMPKIN SALES Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are for sale in the southwest corner of the parking lot beginning Thursday. All proceeds help students attend mission trips, retreats and St. Luke’s activities. If you are in 5th – 12th grade and would like to sign up to earn scholarship money, go online or contact Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc.com.
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. Do your own shopping on 9/28, 6-8PM (St. Luke’s members) or 9/29, 8AM – 2PM (Public Sale). Cashiers needed; to sign up, go to tinyurl.com/fallrummage.
INVITE NIGHT – MISSION IMPOSSIBLE | September 28 • 6:30 – 9:30PM Luke’s Lodge All 5th – 8th graders and friends are invited to a crazy evening that takes over the whole campus! We will build our own pizzas and enjoy shenanigans all evening. Dress in all black for this covert operation! $5 for St. Lukers, but guests are FREE!
HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT OUT – INDY ELEVEN | October 6 • 5:30 – 9:30PM We will head to Lucas Oil Stadium to cheer on the hometown Indy XI and have a great time together! Invite your friends or join up with your small group. Transportation provided from St. Luke’s. Register to join us at stlukesumc.com.
SERVE… SERVANTS AT WORK (SAWS) This wheelchair ramp-building ministry installs 3 – 4 ramps on a typical Saturday morning. There are lots of different aspects of the builds that you can volunteer for, so stop by the West Passage this morning to volunteer, donate or ask questions! Or go directly to sawsramps.org to sign up.
FEED EVERYONE Consider delivering food picked up at Trader Joe’s W. 86th St. location, at 9:30AM on the second Sunday of each month and delivering it to Hoosier Veterans. Must be able to lift boxes and bags of food and have an SUV, truck or van. Contact Lori Chambers at lochambers@sbcglobal.net if interested.
ARTISTS AND ORGANIZERS Do you love to decorate and/or organize? Join our new group – Artists & Organizers, working to transform the visual appearance of our worship on Sundays, organizing supplies (altar flowers, seasonal decorations, candles) and helping our team of decorators tackle the big decorating projects (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter). For more information, fill out the insert and drop it in the offering plate, or stop by an informational meeting in C115 at 10:30 this morning.
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 or stop by the West Passage to find out more!
YOUTH SONG LEADER NEEDED | stlukesumc.com If you have a gift for music and want to volunteer to share that with our high schoolers on Sunday mornings, we need you! Contact Travis Bannon at bannont@stlukesumc. com for more information!