8.24.2025
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
Interested in volunteering? Connections Books and Gifts is recruiting volunteers for Sunday mornings, store resets, and special events. Stop by our table this Sunday in Fellowship Hall or the bookstore to learn more about volunteering. 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
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers in the North Indy Sanctuary were donated by Joseph Huse for Dinah Huse in honor of 60 wonderful years of marriage.
GET CONNECTED
STARTING POINT
TODAY, AUGUST 24 | FOLLOWING
SERVICES
If you are new or newer to St. Luke’s and would like to learn more about who we are and how we live out our mission, join us for this 30-minute session after each service. You’ll meet others who are also new and leave with the right next step as you connect at St. Luke’s. No registration is needed; just stop by!
LOSS OF A SPOUSE: NAVIGATING THE PAIN OF
TODAY, AUGUST 24 | 1 – 3 PM |
FELLOWSHIP HALL
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. You can still register to attend at stlukesumc.com/lossofaspouse
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
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 environment to help you process grief, learn helpful tools, and connect with others on the same path. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/care
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
MAKE AN IMPACT STREETS TO HOME INDY
INDIANAPOLIS’ PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS
Thank you St. Luke’s for your support for the Streets to Home Indy initiative to end homelessness. In just one week, more than 120 of you have donated $18,500 towards our goal of $30,000!
We’ve also heard your request for more details about this project and will be holding Q&A information sessions next Sunday August 31 at 10:45 and 12:15 in N101. Please plan to join us in person at North Indy to learn more.
COME AND SEE: THRIVING FAMILIES INITIATIVE MEETUP
SEPTEMBER 9 FROM 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Thriving Families Initiative is a new partnership ministry between St. Luke’s, Second Presbyterian Church, and Goodwill of Central Indiana, with the purpose of supporting neighbors to escape poverty for good. Join us at a Thriving Families Initiative MeetUp, specially designed to give you a taste of the power of community and the opportunity to learn more about this new Outreach ministry! Register to attend this meetup at stlukesumc.com/ comeandsee
LUKE’S LEADERS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
WE’RE SEEKING DRIVERS
Luke’s Leaders is looking for drivers to transport students from school to church on Wednesday evenings between 4-5PM. We provide the vehicle, you provide the safe driving, and this 8-week commitment will make a huge impact! Interested? Contact tom.c.lange@gmail.com for more information and to volunteer!
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 LUNCH
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 stlkesumc.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 and classes, serving opportunities, support groups offered this fall, and more! Physical copies are available at the Connect Desk at your campus. stlukesumc.com/catalog
CONDOLENCES
Midge Decker on the death of her son, John “J.R.” Decker, who passed away on August 13th. Memorial services will take place on September 13th with visitation from 10-12pm and service at noon at Avon UMC.
The Todd family on the death of Louise Todd, who passed away on August 18th. Memorial services are pending at a later date.
Steve Arbuckle on the death of his wife, Trish Arbuckle, who passed away on August 19th. Memorial service will take place on August 29th with visitation from 10-12pm and service at 12pm at St Luke’s UMC.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Because He Lives (Georgia Ferry, vocalist)
Welcome | Rev. Mindie Moore
Opening Hymn | A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #110 (vs. 1,2,4)
Call to Worship | Pastor Bryan Smith
Glory to God
Turn and Greet | Rev. Mindie Moore
Anthem | St. Patrick’s Hymn
Prayer | Pastor Bryan Smith
Kids Dismissal | Pastor Bryan Smith
Announcements
Call for Offering | Pastor Bryan Smith
Offertory | Simple Gifts (Chancel Choir & Jim DeCaro, clarinet)
Doxology
Prayer Over Offering | Pastor Bryan Smith
Scripture Reading | Amos 5: 11-12, Amos 6: 4-7
Message | Rev. Mindie Moore
Closing Hymn | I Surrender All #354 (vs. 1,3,4)
Benediction | Rev. Mindie Moore
Postlude | Concerto in Bb (Jim DeCaro, clarinet)
