8.17.2025
WELCOME
Welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We are grateful you’re here to worship with us. St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, or what you look like, know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
PRAYER
We have an entire team dedicated to praying for you. If you have a prayer request, fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering basket. Or you can submit your anonymous prayer request online at stlukesumc.com/prayer.
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11:00 AM MIDTOWN
Contemporary 11:00 AM
ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook, & YouTube.
F OLLOW US ON SOCIAL
@stlukesindy
GIVING
Your financial gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! Here are the ways to give today at St. Luke’s:
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
MIDTOWN - DOWNSTAIRS
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
CONNECTION CENTERS
OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES
Visit the Connection Centers located outside each worship space to have your questions answered and discover ways to connect.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Feel free to watch our live services in these areas if you want to nurse privately or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30
Connections books and gifts store needs volunteers for Sunday mornings, special events, and seasonal floor resets. Please stop by the bookstore and pick up an interest form with job descriptions. Run entirely by volunteers, every purchase supports Hub for Hope, making your shopping meaningful all season long.
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
On Sunday mornings, the Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through Door #2.
NORTH
INDY ART
GALLERY
GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY-
JOHN ZELENAK
Most of my paintings evolve from everyday experiences. An older couple lovingly holding onto one another, an old photo of my son, or a current photo of one of my granddaughters. What might seem insignificant at that moment can spark a feeling or an emotion that will take me back in time.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | BIJOY SHAH - @MRBIJOYMAKES
CONTACT OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Visit stlukesumc.com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @StLukesIndy
GET CONNECTED
JOIN A GROUP OR CLASS SIGN UP TODAY!
Looking to grow in your faith or your relationship with other people at St. Luke’s? Sign-ups for fall groups and classes are open and ready for YOU. Be sure to find your fit before they launch the week of September 7th! To learn more about what groups and classes will be offered this fall, scan the QR code above, head to the table outside of your worship space, or go to to stlukesumc.com/group-finder
TAIZÉ CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE
THIRD MONDAYS • AUGUST 18 FROM 5:30 – 6:00 PM In times of relentless busyness and anxiety, when the clamor and turmoil of life can be overwhelming, you are invited to come away for 30 minutes to let yourself dwell in the presence of Christ with stillness, prayer, and song. This service is on the third Monday of each month. To learn more and register head to stlukesumc.com/ care
TRUCK TOWN
AUGUST 23 FROM 9 AM - 12 PM
QUIET HOUR FROM 9 AM - 10 AM
Do you have a vehicle-loving kid, neighbor, or grandkid? If the answer is yes, bring your whole family to Truck Town at St. Luke’s, where kids will be invited to explore inside and out all kinds of trucks and vehicles. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/ trucktown
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
INTERESTED? LET US KNOW. If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you are not alone. We are exploring the launch of a Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group this September. This group would offer a safe, compassionate space to connect with others, share without judgment, and move toward healing. We are currently gauging interest and hope to hear from at least 10 individuals who may want to participate or know
someone who might benefit. Interested in learning more? Head to stlukesumc.com/suicidelosssupport
LOSS OF A SPOUSE: NAVIGATING THE PAIN OF
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 | 1 – 3 PM |
FELLOWSHIP HALL
Losing a spouse changes everything—your daily rhythms, your relationships, and the future you once imagined. If you are walking this road, whether your loss was recent or long ago, we invite you to join us for a special afternoon of reflection, support, and connection. Together, we’ll explore the shape of grief in this season of life—navigating emotions like loneliness and anxiety, adjusting to new responsibilities, honoring meaningful memories, and finding strength for the days ahead. Register to attend at stlukesumc.com/lossofaspouse
DIVORCECARE
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8 FROM 6:30 - 8:30 PM | 13 WEEKS
This 13-week group is designed fo anyone navigating the challenges of a divorce or separation. Participants will find encouragement, tools for healing, and a supportive group of people who understand. Learn more and register at stlukesumc. com/care
GRIEFSHARE
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10 AT 3:30 & 6:30 PM | 13 WEEKS
If you’ve experienced the death of a loved one, this 13-week group provides a caring enviorment to help you process grief, learn helpful tools, and connect with others on the same path. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/care
MAKE AN IMPACT
STREETS TO HOME INDY
INDIANAPOLIS’ PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS
St Luke’s is joining with the city of Indianapolis and other faith, corporate, and philanthropic partners to end homelessness. The ultimate goal is to provide permanent housing and support services for 350 of our most vulnerable neighbors by June 2026. Today we are taking part in a city-wide special offering to support this initiative. St. Luke’s has committed to raising $27,000 in this effort, and you can be part of it by giving at stlukesumc.com/give
OUT OF THE DARKNESS- WALK FOR AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION
SEPTEMBER 6 AT 3 PM | MILITARY
PARK
Join the St. Luke’s team as we walk at Military Park to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. With your help, we can take action against this leading cause of death and create a culture that’s smart about mental health! Register to walk with St. Luke’s at stlukesumc.com/outofdarkness
BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY
Join us as we kick off the new ministry year on September 7th with food, live music, giveaways, and fun for families! You’ll also be able to check out and sign up for all of the opportunities we have to reconnect this fall. Box lunches will be available for $10, with a cap of $40 for groups larger than four. Register at stlukesumc.com/backtochurch
CHECK OUT THE AUGUST - DECEMBER CATALOG
Fall is just around the corner, and we are making it easier than ever to find your place to connect at St. Luke’s. Scan the QR code to see upcoming groups + classes, serving opportunities, support groups offered this fall, and more! Physical copies are available at the Connect Desk at your campus. stlukesumc. com/catalog
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome | Rev. Jen S Gibbs
Opening Hymn | O Worship the King #73 (vs. 1,2,5)
Affirmation of Faith | Shelly Clasen
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
Turn and Greet
Anthem | A Call to Praise
Prayer | Rev. Jen S Gibbs
Kids Dismissal
Announcements
Call for Offering | Shelly Clasen
Offertory | Footsteps
Doxology
Prayer Over Offering | Shelly Clasen
Scripture Reading | Luke 10:25-37
Message - Panel Interview | Rev. Jen S Gibbs, Shelly Clasen, Amar Patel, Aaron Spiegel
Closing Hymn | Christ for the World We Sing #568 (vs. 1,2,3)
Benediction | Rev. Jen S Gibbs, Shelly Clasen
Sung Benediction | The Lord Bless You and Keep You
