March 13, 2022 Bulletin

3.13.2022

THIS WEEKEND

CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM - NOON You can support our local community by shopping at Connections! The store is run by volunteers and the profits fund St. Luke's Outreach Ministry partners.

CONNECTION CENTERS OUTSIDE THE SANCTUARY & ROBERTSON CHAPEL 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 AREA GATHERING AREA (LEFT OF SANCTUARY) & CENTRAL PASSAGE Enjoy our live services in these spaces if your child needs a break during worship.

NURSING MOTHER’S AREA E126 (EAST PASSAGE) 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.

DONUTS & COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HALL • 10AM – NOON After service come meet new people while grabbing a coffee and donut. Donuts are purchased from Pana Donuts, a local minority-owned business.

BAPTISMS Norah Chih Greene

George Walker Glen Gross Amelia Marie Baker

EASTER AT ST. LUKE’S

HOLY (MAUNDY) THURSDAY Thursday, April 14 | In-Person & Online At 7PM GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 15 | In-Person & Online At 12PM, 7PM EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 17 Sunrise (Chapel) | 7AM Traditional (Sanctuary & Online) | 9:30AM, 11AM Contemporary (Chapel & Online) | 9:30AM, 11AM Breakfast will be available in Great Hall after every Easter service. Kids programming is available at 9:30 & 11AM for ages infant-4th grade. Register for services at stlukesumc.com/easter.

YOU BELONG: IN COMMUNITY Check out all the ways you can find community at St. Luke’s!

5 • 3 • 1 CHALLENGE LEARN MORE AT STLUKESUMC.COM/LENT During Lent, we’ll be focusing on what we call the 5 • 3 • 1 (pray for 5 people, invite 3 people to church or an event, bring 1 with you!) Why is this important? Because we want to make sure everyone knows that we are a safe place where they can belong and grow in their faith no matter who they are, what they look like, or who they love.

Imagine what could happen if we prayed for 10,000 people, invited 6,000 individuals, and brought another 2,000 to one of our worship experiences, groups, or events?

Lives would be transformed! Be sure to stop by our Connection Center to pick up a prayer magnet or visit stlukesumc.com/lent for a free download you can post on your fridge. You can also sign one of the prayer wall banners or visit stlukesumc.com/lent to add your prayer requests.

ELDERBERRIES LUNCHEON (55+) TUESDAY, MARCH 15 • 11:30AM Are you 55 or older and looking for community? We invite you to the next Elderberries event on Tuesday, March 15 at 11:30AM in Great Hall. Chef Joseph will be making a delicious lunch (TBD) followed along with music and fun. Don’t forget to wear green!

Register at stlukesumc.com/events.

INDY FUEL FAMILY MEETUP FRIDAY, MARCH 18 • GAME BEGINS AT 7PM INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS Come out to Indiana Farmers Coliseum to celebrate Indy Fuel hockey, faith, and fellowship as you enjoy endless burgers, hot dogs, and popcorn – all FREE with a game ticket. Take advantage of this special offer of $17 tickets for this night only and enjoy the game from our Center Terrace level seating! The Indiana Farmers Coliseum does enforce a clear bag policy for all fans in attendance, and parking is $10. Doors will open to begin welcoming fans at 6PM. Please register at stlukesumc.com/events.

INDIANAPOLIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA’S GOSPEL CHOIR SATURDAY, MARCH 19 • 3PM • SANCTUARY The Philharmonic Orchestra’s 22nd annual concert featuring the Symphonic Praise Choir celebrates the enduring legacy of traditional and contemporary gospel music.

Purchase tickets in advance at philharmonicindy.org or at the door. This is a great invitational event!

TEEN RESPONDERS SUNDAY, MARCH 20 • 1PM • GREAT HALL Teen Responders is hosting its first ever Teen Mental Health Crisis Response Workshop! This workshop is designed to help teens in grades 7-12 have the tools, skills, and resources to care for their own mental health wellness and respond to peers in crisis. There will also be an adult workshop happening simultaneously in a different room of the building to help empower adults who care for teens (parents, teachers, coaches, etc.) to care for the mental health of those around them. Register at stlukesumc.com/students.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS APRIL 4-18 • DURING CHURCH HOURS The Stations of the Cross offers the opportunity to take the journey Jesus took from when he went before Pilate until his resurrection. There are 15 Stations, each has a scripture reference, a meditation and a suggestion for an action. A booklet will be provided at the Welcome Station inside door #6. The Stations are available April 4 through April 18 whenever the building is open. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/ easter.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA SATURDAY, APRIL 9 • 9AM-12PM Are you ready for this year’s Easter Eggstravaganza?!? We are! And we are so excited you and your family will be joining us! Come prepared for bounce houses, a train to the Easter Bunny photo booth, story-telling, crafts, games, an egg hunt for the little ones (0-4 years), a RAFFLE, and LOTS and LOTS of fun, prizes, and treats! Learn more and signup at stlukesumc.com/easter.

UMW SPRING TEA SATURDAY, MAY 14 • 1PM • GREAT HALL Join us for an afternoon of fun, faith, and fellowship while enjoying tea sandwiches and sweets! Wear your favorite hat from vintage to contemporary and bring a treasured teacup if you like. We’ll have a powerful and inspirational performance by the Freetown Village Players. Sign-up to bring finger tea sandwiches, cookies, register for the event, or register for childcare at stlukesumc.com/events. At the event, we’ll highlight our missional partner, Lucille Raines Residence, a home for those recovering from addictions, and ask for donations to support this organization.

TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Preludes | Carol Dennis, flute; Michael Conley, piano Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay Opening Meditation | Zach Waymire Opening Meditation | Karen Alessandrini Opening Hymn | Under God’s Wings (sung to Great Is Thy Faithfulness) Prayer of Confession/Assurance | Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross LEADER: O God, whose love knows no end, you long to gather us under your wings.

For the words of hatred we have spoken and the words of love we have withheld: ALL: Forgive us and gather us under your wings of mercy.

LEADER: For the walls we have built up and the barriers we have refused to take down, ALL: Forgive us and gather us under your wings of mercy.

LEADER: For the greed that makes us frantic and the striving that consumes our thoughts.

ALL: Forgive us and gather us under your wings of mercy.

Passing of the Peace Anthem | Jesus, Lover of My Soul – Joseph M. Martin | Chancel Choir; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Prayer Time and The Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Nicole Caldwell-Gross Baptism Announcements Call for Offering Offertory Song | Of Faith and Service – Joseph M. Martin and David Angerman | Chancel Choir Scripture Reading | Matthew 15:21-28 | Ben Lamb Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay Closing Hymn | O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee #430 Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay Postlude | Michael Conley, Organist

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