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 during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30
Purchase with a Purpose! Connections Books & Gifts is ready for Christmas, and will be open on Wednesdays from 10AM-1PM for your Christmas shopping enjoyment! Connections is run entirely by volunteers, and every purchase supports our community through Hub for Hope. We now also host the Asante Shop, which features merchandise from East Africa and supports Alvin, a 3-year-old orphan at Angel House in Tanzania. Be sure to stop by Connections today, and Purchase with a Purpose!
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 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. Tickets are $10 each (kids 0–12 years require a ticket, but are free of charge). The only show with availble tickets is on Saturday, December 6 at 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.
JOYSWING JAZZ CONCERT
DECEMBER 9 AT 7 PM | NORTH
INDY
JoySwing’s renowned musicians will take the stage with a captivating blend of classic Christmas carols and toe-tapping jazz arrangements. Rediscover the season’s joy with familiar melodies reimagined in JoySwing’s signature style! The concert starts at 7 pm and is free to attend.
SENIOR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
DECEMBER 12 AT 11 AM | GREAT
HALL
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. 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
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
Each year our church family comes together to support hundreds of local children and their families with Christmas gifts and household items. And this year our Angel wings are expanding to Tanzania as we support Angel House Children’s Home, which cares for orphaned children in the region. You are invited to check out our gift list and purchase items for a child, provide a home essential gift basket, or make a financial donation toward our Angel ministries. To learn more head to stlukesumc.com/angeltree
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 parade and spread holiday cheer. We’ll meet at the Midtown Campus at 4:30pm and the parade begins at 5:30pm.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
DECEMBER 20 AT 9 AM | MIDTOWN
Join us for this community-wide event to celebrate the season with children. Enjoy craft stations, eat, write a letter to Santa and get your picture taken with the jolly old elf. You can register at stlukesumc.com/breakfastwithsanta
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Call to Worship | O Come, O Come Emmanuel (vs. 1, Kennedy Whisner)
Advent Wreath Candle Lighting | Joiner Family (Rob, Jackie, Hunter, Brynn)
Acolyte | Everett Livesay
Opening Hymn | Come Thou Long Expected Jesus #196 (2 vs.)
Advent Creed | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
Glory to God
Welcome/Turn and Greet | Rev. Mindie Moore
Announcements
Anthem | Becuase of Bethlehem (Matthew West, Michael Conley)
Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
Kids Dismissal | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
Song Set-Up | The Work of Christmas (Alina Jones)
Offertory | This Child Shall Be Our Peace (Molly Ijames, Chancel Choir)
Doxology and Prayer Over Offering | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
Scripture Reading
Bumper Video
Message | Rev. Mindie Moore
Communion Hymns | For the Bread Which You Have Broken #614 (4. vs)
What Child is This? #219 (3 vs.)
Come Sinners to the Gospel Feast #616 (vs. 1,2,4,5)
I Come with Joy #617 (5 vs.)
Closing Hymn | O Come All Ye Thankful (Kennedy Whisner)
Benediction | Rev. Mindie Moore
Postlude
