November 13, 2022 Bulletin

11.13.2022

THIS WEEKEND

STARTING POINT NORTH INDY - COMMUNITY ROOM • AFTER SERVICES Are you new(er) to St. Luke’s? Come meet new people, learn more about the church, and discover ways you can get involved.

DONUTS & COFFEE NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL • MIDTOWN - GATHERING AREA • BEFORE/AFTER SERVICES After service, come meet new people while grabbing a coffee and donut.

CONNECTION CENTERS OUTSIDE THE WORSHIP SPACES Stop by the Connection Centers to get your questions answered, sign up for groups, serving opportunities, and events, and learn about ways to connect here.

RESTLESS CHILD AREAS NORTH INDY - GATHERING AREA (LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY) & CENTRAL PASSAGE • MIDTOWN – COMING SOON NURSING PERSON’S AREA NORTH INDY - E126 • MIDTOWN - LEFT OF THE GATHERING AREA Enjoy our live services in these spaces if you’d like to nurse in private and/or if your child needs a break during worship.

CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE NORTH INDY • OPEN EVERY SUNDAY • 9AM – NOON & WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 9-23 10AM-1PM Our volunteer-run Connections Gift Store is stocked for the holidays! Come shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas decor. Plus, we have incredible gift options including new gloves, purses, scarves, shawls, and so much more. 50% of all purchases go to support local missions!

JUSTICE MINISTRIES NORTH INDY - WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES Stop by to learn about what is going on at St. Luke’s in the areas of Racial Justice, Creation Care, ending gun violence, homelessness and eviction, voting rights, Prison Ministry, Interfaith Relationships, LGBTQIA+ Ministry, and more.

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome into the membership of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. With you, we affirm our faith in God through Jesus Christ and vow to support this congregation by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

9:30AM Traditional - North Indy Ron & Dawn Brown David & Kathy Heetland Tom & Sally Hoover Tom & Susie Knoll Mike Parker Judy Reber Jerry & Sue Shanks

9:30AM Contemporary - North Indy Zachary Yohn & Darian Benson Eric & Kristin Stayer 11AM Contemporary - North Indy Shelby Ferrell Margaret Gordon Mike Scheidler & Sharon Calhoon

COOL WEATHER COLLECTIONS

Throughout October and November, we’ll be collecting items for our ministry partners!

• Warm blankets (new & gently used) for Shepherd Community • Non-perishable lunch-sized snacks (chips, cookies, crackers) for Fletcher Place • Fuzzy socks or throw blankets (new) for Outreach Inc. You can drop off these items in the collection bins located in the West Passage at the North Indy Campus by the Outreach on Sundays before or after services or Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM. Thank you in advance for your donations!

COMMITMENT SUNDAY

Today we will submit our pledges for the 2023 ministry year during service. If you’re online, you can submit your pledge at stlukesumc.com/pledge.

THANKSGIVING MEALS

We are just a few weeks away from Thanksgiving and have several ways you can serve and share God’s abundance with others! Volunteers are needed to carve turkeys, prepare sides, pack meals, deliver them to homes, or serve meals downtown at Cathedral Kitchen. If you or someone you know needs a Thanksgiving meal, you can pick up a meal at Cathedral Kitchen at 14th and Penn on Thursday, November 24 from 11-2pm or schedule to have a meal delivered to your home. Learn more about serving and receiving a meal at stlukesumc.com/serve.

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

NORTH INDY - SANCTUARY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 4PM & 7:30PM ASL TRANSLATION AVAILABLE AT THE 4PM CONCERT Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season through our concert, Let The Stable Still Astonish. St. Luke’s Christmas Concerts are a favorite tradition for thousands of St. Lukers and their friends. The concerts feature our 150+ member Chancel choir, the St. Luke’s Orchestra, New Song women’s chorus, Contemporary Worship Singers, Wesleyan Ringers handbell choir, Children’s choirs, pipe organ, and special guests.

Come enjoy a moving Christmas Concert that is fun for all ages! This is a free event, but registration is required due to capacity limitations. Plus, when you register, we’ll send you 3 FREE SONG DOWNLOADS! The concerts are offered in-person and online. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/christmas.

ST. LUKE’S MIDTOWN

LAUNCHING DECEMBER 4 SERVICES: SUNDAYS AT 11AM We are excited to share this new expression of St. Luke’s with the midtown community.

Located at 6185 Guilford Ave., it’s central to all things Broad Ripple. Be sure to tell your friends and family so they can join too. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/midtown.

GET CONNECTED!

STUDENTS VS. STAFF SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 FROM 1-3PM (LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT 12PM) NORTH INDY - LODGE If you’re in 9th-12th grade, join us for our November high school event - Students vs.

Staff! The first year, students took home the victory. Last year, staff triumphed. Invite all your friends and bring your game face to compete against the St. Luke’s staff for the coveted trophy! Register at stlukesumc.com/students.

YOUTH SPECIAL NEEDS CLASSROOM OPENING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 • 9:30AM • NORTH INDY We are excited to open our new Youth Special Needs Classroom at our North Indy campus! Adjusted programming will be offered at 9:30AM each week in the Lodge for youth grades 5th-12th. Sensory friendly supports, modified level activities, and a calming environment will be available in this space each week for youth who may thrive in a structure different than the typical small group structure offered for middle and high school students. Parents are encouraged to contact crystal.hensley@stlukesumc.com prior to their child’s first visit so we can be ready to welcome your child!

2023 BUDGET Q&A SESSIONS NOVEMBER 14 FROM 3:30-4:30PM AT NORTH INDY NOVEMBER 15 FROM 7-8PM ON ZOOM Have questions about the budget for the upcoming ministry year? We will be joined by other finance team members, and they will answer questions and address any concerns that you may have. We will also take feedback and input for future communications.

Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.

FUNERAL PLANNING CLASS NOVEMBER 16 FROM 12-1PM • NORTH INDY Death is inevitable for all of us. One of the most loving things any of us can do is to make our funeral plans and wishes known to those who remain after we are gone.

Talking about death and funerals is difficult for many of us. By planning ahead, our loved ones will not be left with unanswered questions in the midst of dealing with their own grief and sorrow. Creating a plan for our funeral is one of the greatest gifts any of us can give to our loved ones. Register at stlukesumc.com/events.

GRATITUDE BRUNCH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 • AFTER SERVICES • NORTH INDY – GREAT HALL As a way to say thank you for your generosity, we’re hosting a gratitude brunch for those who have submitted a pledge for 2023. Chef Joseph will be cooking up all your favorites! We hope this will be a joyous occasion as we head into Thanksgiving. Please register in advance at stlukesumc.com/events so that we can plan accordingly and reduce food waste.

FIND SUPPORT

GRIEFSHARE – SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AT 1PM • NORTH INDY This class especially for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one during the holiday season. The class covers: • How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays • What to do about traditions and other coming changes • Other helpful tips for surviving social events • How to discover hope for your future Register in advance at stlukesumc.com/events.

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to Vernice Brown on the death of her two sisters, Antoinette and Donna.

Condolences to the friends and family of Beulah Bundy.

TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Preludes | Michael Conley, Piano Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay Opening Hymn | Maker, in Whom We Live #88 Responsive Litany | Rev. Dr. Regina Proctor LEADER: Gracious God, you have made a world for us and given us incomparable gifts: air and water, family and friends, your love and forgiveness, and your son Jesus the Christ. For all the gifts and wonders you have bestowed on us, ALL: We thank you and worship you with renewed gratitude.

LEADER: O God, you created us to love one another as Christ has loved us. You call us to love all your children, and participate in the work of the whole church to bring hope to all we encounter.

ALL: Help us to love all as you love us.

LEADER: We thank you, O God, for your steadfast love and care for us, and for the countless ways you provide for us, in ways big and small, and in ways we cannot even understand.

ALL: We gladly give back to our Gracious God our time, our talents, and our resources.

LEADER: O God, you have challenged your people to step out in faith and follow you. Be our guide.

May your Holy Spirit lead us and fill us with eager anticipation. You are our vision, O God; lead us on our journey.

ALL: Amen Gloria Patri #70 Announcements New Member Recognition Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Dr. Regina Proctor Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Regina Proctor Offertory Song | More Precious Than Silver | Lynn DeShazzo Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Scripture | Alan Becker Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay Commitment Time | Take My Life, and Let It Be #399 | Here I Am, Lord #593 Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay Postlude | Michael Conley, Organ

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