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 Summer Services 10 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
NORTH INDY- E126
AREA
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
PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE
Visit the Connection Books and Gifts store to shop our May arrivals—fresh finds for the season ahead. Visit the Asante shop and shop with a purpose. Connections Books and Gifts is 100% volunteer-operated with 100% proceeds going to St. Luke’s Hub for Hope and Angel House children’s home in Tanzania.
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
ANNE CLEARY
Inspired by a deep spiritual connection to nature, these oil paintings invite viewers into imagined landscapes that feel both familiar and mysterious. Drawing on childhood memories of exploring the Midwestern countryside, Cleary creates dreamlike scenes that reflect the beauty, wonder, and sacred mystery of the natural world. It encourages us to pause, reflect, experience a sense of connection beyond what we can see. Join us for a reception on July 12!
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | SKYE SMITH (@LOVELY HOMES BY SKYE)
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
SERVICE TIME CHANGES
Please note due to the holiday weekend, we’ll celebrate Communion next Sunday, July 12. Then on July 19, North Indy will have one combined 9:30 service in the Sancutary, and one contemporary service at 11:00 in Roberston Chapel. We hope to see you then!
GET CONNECTED
SUMMER GUEST PREACHERS
NOW - AUGUST 2 | NORTH INDY
We’re welcoming inspiring voices from across our community and beyond. Join us next Sunday for Rev. Duane Thompson, a retired United Methodist elder and former attorney who has faithfully served congregations in Indiana and Pennsylvania and now worships at St. Luke’s UMC with his wife, Brenda. You can see the full lineup at stlukesumc.com/summerpreachers
ELDERBERRY ICE CREAM SOCIAL
JULY 9 AT 2 PM | THE LODGE
Join us for a sweet afternoon of ice cream and fellowship! Those aged 55 and above are invited to gather in Luke’s Lodge. You can register at stlukesumc.com/elderberry or by calling the front office at 317-846-3404. We’d love to see you there!
STARTING POINT
JULY 12 | FOLLOWING SERVICES
Starting Point is a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with a next step to help you find your place within the church. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed!
ANGELA BROWN IN SANCTUARY
JULY 13 AT 1:15 PM | NORTH INDY
We’re honored to welcome internationally acclaimed soprano and Indianapolis native Angela Brown to the North Indy sanctuary. As part of our Freedom School programming, Angela will share her extraordinary gifts and story in a way that celebrates learning, culture, and community. We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an inspiring experience.
NATURE WALK
JULY 19 2 PM |
RITCHEY WOODS NATURE PRESERVE
Walks together in nature foster a sense of connection: slowingdown, listening, seeing, enjoying our surroundings and each other. Consider joining us for a “walk in the woods” and discovering something beautiful. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/care
20S/30S INDIANS GAME
JULY 21 AT 7:05 PM
Calling all 20s and 30s (and your families)! Join us for a fun night at the Indianapolis Indians game. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m., and it’s $1 concession night, making it an affordable evening for everyone. We have a limited number of tickets available, so reserve yours soon. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/baseballgame
SELF-ADVOCATES OF INDIANA SPEAKER PANEL
JULY 26 AT 12:15 PM
| GREAT HALL
Join us for a special Disability Pride Month presentation and panel featuring members of Self-Advocates of Indiana (SAI). In recognition of National Disability Independence Day—the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)— panelists will share their experiences and discuss inclusion, belonging, and accessibility in our communities and churches. A Q&A will follow the presentation. All are welcome.
MAKE AN IMPACT
FREEDOM SCHOOL NATIONAL DAY OF SOCIAL ACTION
JULY 15 FROM 4:00-5:30 PM
| GREAT HALL
This year, Freedom Schools across the country are asking the question “Are the Children Well?” On the Children’s Defense Fund’s National Day of Social Action, we are hosting a mental health resource fair. We invite you to visit and hear from local organizations that focus on youth mental health. Freedom School scholars have been learning about their emotions, ways to cope with different emotions, and how to check in on one another. We invite you to learn with us!
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
AUGUST 1 FROM 8 - 12:30 PM
For parents, it can be an emotional and financial strain to provide basic needs for their kids. Join us as St. Luke’s continues our legacy of supporting and celebrating our community area families as they prepare to go back to school. There is an opportunity to serve at sorting day, volunteer at the bash, and/or to help offset the cost of going back to school for families. You can learn more and register for the sorting day or the Back to School Bash at stlukesumc.com/allin
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude 1 | Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Prelude 2 | America the Beautiful
Acolyte | Ames Way
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
Opening Hymn | God of the Ages #698 (4 vs.)
Affirmation of Fath | Pastor Bryan Smith
Glory to God
Turn and Greet | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
Announcements
Anthem | Shalom
Prayer Time/the Lord’s Prayer
Call for Offering
Offertory | How Great Thou Art
Doxology/Prayer Over Offering
S cripture Reading | Hebrews 13:1-3, Matthew 25:40
Read by: Arch Hawkins
Sermon Anthem | Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor
Message | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
Closing Hymn | Love Divine, All Loves Excelling #384 (3 vs.)
Benediction
Postlude | Dr. Charles Goehring on organ
