March 21, 2021 Bulletin

3.21.2021

JOYS & CONCERNS

CONDOLENCES TO:

Condolences to Jane Enzor and the family and friends of James “Jim” Enzor.

Condolences to Mindie, Zack, Hazel, and Rhys on the death of Mindie’s grandmother, Donna Fields.

Condolences to Tom and Elaine Thomas on the death of their daughter-in-law, Cindy.

ANNOUNCEMENTS WORSHIP

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES MAUNDY THURSDAY | In-Person & Online - 7PM GOOD FRIDAY | In-Person - 12PM | Online - 12PM & 7PM SUNRISE SERVICE | In-Person - 7AM TRADITIONAL

IN-PERSON - 8AM & 9:30AM

ONLINE - 9:30AM, 11AM, 4PM, 7PM CONTEMPORARY

IN-PERSON - 9:30AM & 11AM

ONLINE - 9:30AM, 11AM, 4PM, 7PM Easter celebrates Jesus’ triumph over death. His Resurrection is the good news of Christian tradition. Join us as we celebrate the good news of our victory through Jesus.

For more information about our Holy Week services, visit stlukesumc.com/easter.

SPONSOR EASTER LILIES Each year Easter lilies fill the Sanctuary and Chapel for Easter Sunday. You can dedicate an Easter Lily in honor or memory of a loved one(s). To sponsor Easter lilies, visit stlukesumc.com/easter.

GROW IN YOUR FAITH ANCHORPOINT Join us on Sunday at 8:45AM, 12:15, 3:15, and 6:15PM. Join us on the Watch Live page of our website at stlukesumc.com/live.

CONNECTIONS BOOKSTORE Open Sundays • 9AM - Noon Located outside the main sanctuary, Connections is a place to find inspirational gifts, books authored by our pastors, Bibles, and devotionals. Support our local community by shopping at Connections. The store is run by volunteers and the profits fund local community members in need.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Sunday, Mar 21 - Apr 6 • In-Person & Online The annual Stations of the Cross will be available outside the building due to COVID-19 from Sunday, March 21 until Tuesday, April 6. This journey has been adapted to our St. Luke’s audience as part of our Lenten experience.

Expect a scripture, meditation, prayer and connection to a ministry or an organization that works to serve those in our community. Each meditation will be accessible through a QR code on your phone and a written version at each station. You’ll begin at the Welcome Station in the front of the church on 86th St, in remembrance of Jesus’ final hours from his meeting with Pilot to an end with the Resurrection story. The entire in-person experience will take about 45 minutes and is wheelchair accessible. An online version will also be made available at stlukesumc.com/easter.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Saturday, March 27 • 10AM to Noon • Parking Lot Join our Children’s Ministry for Easter Eggstravaganza 2021! This in-person experience will be filled with worship music, EGGstreme games, Easter story crafts, obstacle course egg hunt for preschool-Elementary, and a traditional egg hunt for the littlest ones! Pre-register to sign up for a time slot. Signup here.

For Families with Special Needs Join us in Great Hall for crafts, sensory activities, bubbles, and an egg hunt. This area will be decorated in a garden theme as a quieter setting with dim lighting. This event is for children ages 1-12 with special needs and their family members. Signup here.

If you are not able to join us in person, then sign-up here for “You’ve Been Egged!” - a bag will be full of pre-stuffed eggs, a door hanger, and a chance to egg your yard, a grandchild, or even a friend’s yard!

TAKE A TREE, PLANT A TREE Saturday, March 27 • 1-3PM • Church Door #1 Our Creation Care Ministry has 200 bald cypress and river birch trees that need homes. Planting instructions included with each tree. Drive through and pick up one or more trees. Planting a tree is a great family activity too. Thank you for caring for the creation God has given us!

STARTING POINT Sunday, March 28 • 10:45-11:15AM OR 12:15-12:45PM • Community Room Starting Point is a casual conversation for those new to St. Luke’s. Gain an orientation to St. Luke’s and leave with recommended next steps to help you find your place within the church. It’s also a great way to meet others who are new and find community! This is a 30-minute class held in the Community Room, across from the church office, at 10:4511:15AM OR 12:15-12:45PM. No registration is needed. Just show up! We can’t wait to meet you!

THE WELL Thursdays • 9PM • Facebook Women do so much: leading, working, serving, cooking, cleaning, parenting, adulting, managing, planning, praying, teaching, building - just to name a few! And doing so much often leaves us empty, exhausted, and alone. We need a place where we can connect with other women and reconnect with God. We need THE WELL, a weekly virtual gathering place for women of all ages to laugh, learn, and grow together. And the best part? You can join us in your

jammies! Hosted by Pastor Nicole Caldwell-Gross, this invitation-only virtual group launches live on Facebook every Thursday at 9PM. So ladies, as you’re pouring yourself out in so many different ways, to so many different people, fill your soul up and meet us at THE WELL. Join this group on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/423948738428393/ ST. LUKE’S EARLY CHILDCARE PROGRAM Monday-Friday • 9AM-1PM • September - May St. Luke’s Early Childhood Education staff provides age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences. We offer high-quality opportunities for growth in cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development in a loving, Christian environment. Knowledgeable and experienced staff members are committed to children and families in their journey towards greater growth and development.

Registration is now open for 2021/2022. Complete this form and send it to juliet@stlukesecp.com.

SUPPORT GROUPS Are you looking for support groups on topics like grief, cancer, depression, infancy loss, single parenting, and more? Visit stlukesumc.com/group-finder to find a group that will walk alongside you and care for you in your greatest time of need.

NEED PRAYER? Wednesdays • 11AM-1PM • Sanctuary Are you in need of prayer? Join us weekly on Wednesdays so we can pray over you! Can’t make it in person, we’d still love to receive your prayer requests. Visit https:// my.stlukesumc.com/Prayer to submit yours.

GO IN SERVICE TO OTHERS SERVE AT ST. LUKE’S Now that we’re back in person, we’re looking for volunteers who can help on Sundays and throughout the week. Here are a few ways you can step in: • Adult Discipleship - Class Leaders • Care - Funeral Team & Letter Writing/Calling Team • Communications - Photographers/Videographers & Bloggers • Kids - Small Group Leaders • Worship - Tech Team (audio, visual, lighting, camera operators) Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/serve.

CARING CARS VOLUNTEERS Everyone who needs to go to a doctor’s appointment or wants to go the church should be able to have the opportunity to do so. Caring Cars is a group of volunteers who takes individuals to doctors’ appointments, vaccine appointments, and church. You drive when you want to, for whatever reason you want to focus on! Sign up now to be added to our list of drivers. Sign up now by contacting haleb@stlukesumc.com.

Outreach Hotline: Our Benevolence Hotline can be reached Monday – Friday at 317-749-2129 or at outreach@stlukesumc.com.

Emotional and Spiritual Care Hotline: If you would like to speak with someone from our Care Team, please call 317-643-2293 between 8:30AM and 5PM, Monday – Friday.