9.21.2025
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 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
PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE - WINTER SALE Connections Books & Gifts now has Holiday and Christmas items 50% off, cold weather apparel and select fashion items 25% off! Connections is run entirely by volunteers, and every purchase supports our community through Hub for Hope. 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- ANNE EMISON WISHARD Wishard studied photography at Indiana University’s Herron School of Art and Sante Fe Photographic Workshops. She prefers to be outdoors with a camera in hand, with many of her images celebrating her home state and city. Currently, she indulges a fascination with encaustic and mixed media, represented in her work now on display.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | DANIEL FIGAC - @DANIELZARTISTE
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 are dedicated in loving memory of Henry C. Tribble.
GET CONNECTED PURSUIT TABLE GROUPS STARTING TODAY
Table group experiences are designed to help you connect more deeply—with God and with one another. Most groups meet today for the first time, but sign-ups are still open, and we’d love for you to be part of one. You can view the full still list of groups and sign up at stlukesumc.com/tablegroups.
STARTING POINT TODAY 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. No registration is needed; just stop by!
DREAMKEEPERS JANUARY 19 | ONLINE
Join us on MLK, JR. Day as we take a unique view of the CDF Freedom School. From the foundational roots dating back to the Civil Rights Movement to the positive impact Freedom School is shaping future leaders today. We will hear various voices as they share the inspiration and influences that have shaped their own personal journey and the ways they are paying it forward. You will be able to watch DreamKeepers on our Youtube, Facebook, and at stlukesumc.com/dreamkeepers.
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP JANUARY 25 | NORTH INDY
The class will help you learn more about the United Methodist Church and the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Here you’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission to be an affirming community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. You may attend in person or online at stlukesumc.com/membership.
PURDUE MEN’S GLEE CLUB JANUARY 25 | NORTH INDY
Next in our concert series, the Purdue Men’s Glee Club will be joining us in worship. Then they’re also giving a free concert at 2 PM that afternoon. No tickets needed!
GRIEFSHARE | WINTER 2026 WEDNESDAYS STARTING JANUARY 28
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one that has turned your world upside down? You don’t have to face grief alone. GriefShare is a 13-week support group that offers comfort, understanding, and hope as you navigate life after loss. Join a caring community of people who truly understand what you’re going through. There are 2 class times, 3:30 & 6:30PM in the community room at our North Indy campus. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/care.
DISTRICT EQUALIZATION WILLINGNESS TO SERVE APPLICATION DEADLINE FEB. 2 AT 11:59 PM Thinking about how to get more involved in the Conference in the new year? The District Equalization Members’ Willingness to Serve form gathers names of those willing to serve as an equalizing member at the 2026 Annual Conference Session. Fill out your form at stlukesumc.com/serveform.
LOVE BUG BALL FEBRUARY 7 FROM 6 PM – 9 PM
This event will allow all parents to celebrate love with their kids in a fun, new way. There will be dancing, crafting, and a time for laughter and games. Come dressed in your fancy clothes, as your favorite bug, or just as you are. We can’t wait to make memories with you! Register at stlukesumc.com/bugball26.
TANZANIA TRIP INTEREST GATHERING FEBRUARY 15 FOLLOWING SERVICES
Join us this fall as we travel to Tanzania! You will experience God through new eyes and discover the beautifully rich culture in this corner of Africa. We will visit Angel House, a children’s home and school near Tanzania and learn about the UMC work in this community. We’ll also go on a one-of-a-kind safari to see the most incredible Serengeti. Joins us for an information interest meeting to learn more. You can sign up at stlukesumc.com/tanzaniatrip.
CONDOLENCES
Gloria Riggs on the death of her husband, William Riggs, who passed away on January 12, 2026. Memorial service took place on January 16th at St. Luke’s UMC. Barbara Williams and Patrick Solberg on the death of their mother, Susan L. Mocas, who passed away on January 7, 2026. Memorial service took place on January 15, 2026 at Washington North Cemetery.
MIDTOWN SECOND SERVICE LAUNCHES FEB. 15 AT 9 AM
The year 2026 is going to be an exciting one for the Midtown Campus. The new service will create more ways for you to serve, and we invite you to think about how you can help our growing congregation. One key role we need to fill is Scripture Readers. Your voice matters, and we hope you will consider joining the Scripture Reading team to share God’s Word with us. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/scripturereading
AN IMPORTANT UPDATE
ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO FOR PASTOR ROB’S RETIREMENT | JULY 1, 2027
This past Friday, our senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay shared an important update about his journey at St. Luke’s. Scan the QR code below to watch the video update.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude 1 | It Is Well with My Soul Prelude 2 | How Firm a Foundation Welcome | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay Opening Hymn | Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee #89 (vs. 1, 3, 4) Turn and Greet | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay Baptism Kids Dismissal | Rev. Duane Thompson Stephen Ministry Commissioning Announcements Anthem | No Night There Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Duane Thompson Call for Offering | Rev. Duane Thompson Offertory | God is Here Doxology Thompson and Prayer Over Offering | Rev. Duane Scripture Reading | 1 Corinthians 2:11-12; 1 John 4:10-12; Matthew 12:50 Message | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay Closing Hymns | Great is Thy Faithfulnees #140 (3 vs.) Benediction | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay Postlude