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 AM, Contemporary 9:30 AM & 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.
FOLLOW 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 duringworship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30
Stop by and see the “Asante” shop of items from Africa featuring items made by the Angel House Orphanage in Tanzania. All proceeds from this shop go to sponsoring a young boy name Alvin that the volunteers in the bookstore are supporting. 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- MARK ROUSE
Mark Rouse is an Indianapolis native whose life and work reflect a profound interplay between resilience and creativity. Rouse was declared legally blind from Diabetic Retinopathy. His art not only expresses personal narratives but also conveys a broader message about health and awareness.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | TISH REED@TISHREEDCREATES2BREATHE
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
CHRISTMAS DECORATING
TODAY, NOVEMBER 23 | FOLLOWING SERVICE
Join us after service as we “deck the halls” for the Christmas season. No need to register; just stay after service today to help out in the space where you’re attending.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
NOVEMBER 25 AT 7 PM | NORTH INDY
Gather with multiple faith communities for a Community Thanksgiving Service, hosted at St. Luke’s North Indy campus. We will join with various faith traditions through worship together, moments of prayer, and a sermon. We are also inviting those attending to bring travel-sized toiletries that will go to supporting the Winter Contingency Shelters for the unhoused. In this time of division and distance, this will be an experience of unity and compassion. There is no childcare available, but families are encouraged to attend.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT TICKETS
DECEMBER 5 & DECEMBER 6 | TICKETS SELLING FAST!
Join us for a magical evening filled with music and wonder as we open the Christmas season at the annual St. Luke’s UMC Christmas Concerts on December 5th and 6th. Tickets are $10 each (kids 0–12 years require a ticket, but are free of charge). Shows are Friday at 7:30 PM and Saturday at 4 PM and 7:30 PM. Get your tickets at stlukesumc.com/christmas
ST. LUKE’S ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE
DECEMBER 7 AT NOON | NORTH INDY
St. Luke’s Annual Charge Conference is the yearly meeting of the church in which we approve key parts of our budget, our members of administrative committees, a few other items of business, and hear our ministry report presented by our pastors. Everyone is invited to attend. Lunch will be served starting about 12:15 in the Great Hall before we move to Robertson Chapel. There is no cost, but we do need you to register at stlukesumc. com/charge2025.
SENIOR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
DECEMBER 12 AT 11 AM | GREAT HALL
Join us for a joyful Christmas Senior Luncheon. This festive gathering offers a meaningful chance to pause during a busy season, share a delicious holiday meal prepared by Chef Joseph, and enjoy the warmth of community. We’re also delighted to welcome Marsha Coyner, who will lead an engaging and interactive presentation on bells—both educational and fun, adding an extra touch of Christmas sparkle to the day. All seniors are invited to come, connect, and celebrate together! Register at stlukesumc.com/seniorlunch
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
DECEMBER 16 AT 7 PM | NORTH INDY
The holidays can stir a mix of emotions—joy, gratitude, and sometimes deep grief. In a world that often feels heavy—with division, loss, injustice, and uncertainty—it’s natural to carry sorrow into this season. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with strained relationships, facing loneliness, or simply feeling the weight of the world, you are not alone. This gathering offers space for reflection, prayer, and community as we seek comfort, healing, and hope together.
MAKE AN IMPACT
ANGEL TREE
DECEMBER 13 | NORTH INDY
Every year we come together to be angels by sponsoring and supporting hundreds of children and their families with Christmas gifts and household items. Donated gifts are collected and sorted by volunteers in preparation for our Angel Tree Shopping Day. On December 13 we invite the participating families to come to St. Luke’s where they can select the gifts for their families. Our Angel wings are expanding – from our own town to Tanzania. We are supporting Angel House Children’s home. You can help us by sponsoring a child, making a financial donation or by purchasing specialty selected items in the Connections gifts store. Purchase gifts for our local families and return them to the church by December 7th. To learn more about all of the opportunities and to help make Christmas a happy one for our neighbors, head to stlukesumc.com/angeltree
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH
NOVEMBER 27 FROM 7 AM - 1 PM | NORTH INDY
Due to the demand, we’re providing more Thanksviging meals than ever! We are now providing 1,200 meals, which means more volunteer slots have opened. Those opportunities include cooking and meal prep, meal assembly, home delivery driving, and serving meals at Cathedral Kitchen. And if you can’t serve, donations are always welcomed. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/thanksgiving
MIDTOWN
BROAD RIPPLE LIGHTS UP DECEMBER 7 | MIDTOWN
Broad Ripple Lights Up is a holiday tradition in our community. Bundle up and get ready to meet some neighbors as we walk in this year’s the parade and spread holiday cheer. We’ll meet at the Midtown Campus at 4:30pm and the parade begins at 5:30pm.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Jupiter from The Planets (Gustav Holst, St. Luke’s Orchestra with some Youth)
Acolyte | Violet Wood
Introit | Come Ye Thankful People, Come (Chancel Choir, Wesleyan Ringers)
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | Come Ye Thankful People, Come #694 (4 vs.)
Litany of Thanksgiving | Rev. Brian Williams
Glory to God
Turn and Greet | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Announcements
Anthem | Holy Forever (Youth Choir, KidzSing, Chancel Choir, St. Luke’s Orchestra)
Kids Dismissal | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Offertory | Come Thou Font of Every Blessing (Chancel Choir, St. Luke’s Orchestra)
Doxology and Prayer Over Offering | Rev. Brian Willaims
Scripture Reading | Luke 17L 11-19 (Leanne Jackson)
Message | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | Now Thank We All Our God #102 (3 vs.)
Benediction
Postlude | A Tribute of Gratitude (Camp Kirkland)
