St. Luke's UMC, Indy Easter Bulletin

APRIL 17, 2022

SUNRISE SERVICE Order of Worship Welcome & Call to Worship | Rev. Rob Fuquay Leader: Early in the morning, in a dewy garden, an angel announced the news that Jesus is alive.

All: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Leader: Where, oh grave, is your victory? Where, oh death, is your sting? In God’s great mercy we have been given a new birth into a living hope.

All: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Leader: Sing and shout for joy, He is risen!

All: He is risen indeed!

Hymn | Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Kevin Davis Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Announcements Offertory | See, What a Morning | Sherry DuBois Scripture Reading | Rev. Dr. Regina Proctor Message | Rev. Dr. Kent Millard Communion Hymns | Crown Him With Many Crowns | Easter People Raise Your Voices | Thine Be The Glory Benediction | Rev. Dr. Kent Millard Easter Brunch If you’re here in person, please join us after service for brunch in Great Hall.

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TRADITIONAL SERVICE Order of Worship Prelude | Orchestra Opening Hymn | Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Easter Affirmation | Rev. Rob Fuquay LEADER: This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved.

ALL: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses.

We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.

Choral Response Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay Anthem | Crown Him With Many Crowns | Choir & Orchestra Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Mindie Moore Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Announcements Call for Offering | Rev. Mindie Moore Offertory | On the Third Day | Choir, Bells, & Orchestra Scripture Reading | 9:30AM - Kory Bickel | 11AM - Debra Peek Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay Closing Hymn | The Day of Resurrection Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay Hallelujah Chorus | Choir & Orchestra Easter Brunch If you’re here in person, please join us after service for brunch in Great Hall.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE Order of Worship Opening Songs & Prelude Welcome & Call to Worship | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Songs Prayer | Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger Announcements Call for Offering Song Scripture Reading | 9:30AM - Rob Kapaku | 11AM - Melynda Frazer Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Song Benediction | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Postlude Easter Brunch If you’re here in person, please join us after service for brunch in Great Hall.

WELCOME TO ST. LUKE’S 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 Areas Gathering Area (left of the Sanctuary) & Central Passage 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 After service come meet new people while grabbing a coffee and donut.

YOU BELONG

We are an open, affirming, inclusive, antiracist United Methodist church located in Indianapolis, broadcasting to over 39 countries on a weekly basis! No matter who you are or what your story is, we welcome you with unconditional love - exactly how Jesus does. Whether you’re a longtime churchgoer, someone in the midst of deconstructing their faith, or an individual exploring this whole Jesus thing for the first time, we are excited to have you join us. Because of this, expect to see diversity at St. Luke’s - in age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and life experience.

WORSHIP SERVICES In-Person Traditional: 9:30AM Contemporary: 9:30AM & 11AM Online 9:30AM & 11AM Also streaming on YouTube & Facebook 9:30AM Traditional 11AM Contemporary

Watch live at stlukesumc.com/live.

Watch past sermons at stlukesumc.com/sermons.

Find podcasts, videos, articles, and more at stlukesumc.com/media.

Upcoming Events Diaper Drive | April 17-May 15 Our goal is to collect 100,000 diapers between now and May 15! You can drop off diapers of any size (new, unopened packages) at the church on Sunday mornings or M-F between 8:30AM and 5PM. Here are three ways to get involved: • Register to attend the 2022 Diaper Summit.

• Sign up to bring diapers or donate to purchase diapers.

• Volunteer to help behind-the-scenes for the Summit.

Learn more and get involved at stlukesumc.com/diapers.

Starting Point In-Person: April 24 After Services | Online: May 5 at 7PM Starting Point is a casual 30-minute class 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! Learn more and sign up at slukesumc.com/ nextsteps.

2022 Diaper Summit | April 30, 2022 9AM-Noon Attend our first-ever Diaper Summit to learn how diapers can change the infant mortality in Indiana. Here you’ll discover why a Diaper Pantry is the first step in St. Luke’s vision for City Impact. The Summit will include: • E xpert speakers including Rachael Suskovich, CEO of the Indiana Diaper Bank.

• Awareness and next steps to solutions.

• A family-friendly, hands-on service project to bundle diapers for community members who are struggling to provide their children with clean diapers!

Childcare is available for birth-4th grade, but you have the option to have your children join you for the service project portion of the morning. Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/diapers.

Exploring Membership | Sunday, May 1 • 12:15PM The Exploring Membership 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 - regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background. You’ll also get to hear the story of our church and discuss what it means to be a member of this local congregation through serving, growing in your faith journey, moving toward generosity, and more. Lunch will be served and childcare is available. Please note childcare needs on the registration form. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.

UWF Tea | Saturday, May 14 • 1PM Join us for an afternoon of fun, faith, and fellowship while enjoying tea, sandwiches, and sweets! Wear your favorite hat from vintage to contemporary.

You will be treated to a powerful and inspirational performance by the Freetown Village Players. This is a great event to bring your kids, friends,

and moms! To register to attend, volunteer, and sign up to bring finger sandwiches and/or tea cookies, visit stlukesumc.com/events. For free childcare, contact Lauren at lauren.hacker@stlukesumc.com before May 5. Door prizes will be provided by Connections Gift Store, and you will be able to shop before and after the tea! We will collect a cash donation going to Lucille Raines Residence, a home for those recovering from addictions. If you have questions, contact Marci Jordan at marciajordan77@gmail.com or call/text 317-529-0268.

VBS | June 6-10 All-Day (9AM-4:30PM) - $35/week | Half-Day (9AM-12PM) - $15/week This year VBS is all about changing the world! We think it’s possible for kids, volunteers, and families to create a ripple effect that can impact the world around them in ways they will never forget. God put you onto this planet to do the same thing—to make waves. Join us for a week-long adventure and discover the ways God created you to change the world. The morning will include worship, games, small group time, crafts, snacks, and more. The afternoon will also include lunch, games, service projects, music, art, and lots more! Sign up at stlukesumc.com/vbs.

Pride Parade & Pride Festival | Saturday, June 11 Parade Begins at 11AM & Festival Runs 11AM-6PM | Downtown Indy Pride Parade and Festival is back in person in 2022! If you want to support our LGBTQ+ community by walking with the St. Luke’s group in the parade, please sign up at stlukesumc.com/pride. We will provide you with the exact meeting location and the other details closer to the date. During and after the parade, we will have a booth set up for people to come learn more about St. Luke’s and share that we are an open, affirming, and inclusive church! Plus, we’ll have lots of fun swag and free giveaways. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/pride.

Middle School Mayhem | June 27-July 1 Students who will be in 5th-8th grade for the 2022-23 school year are invited to our FAVORITE event of the year - Middle School Mayhem! This week-long day camp gives middle schoolers a chance to form new friendships as they have discussions and competitions with their “crew” of other students and a few leaders, serve alongside their peers, learn more about faith in worship designed specifically for them, and (of course) play all kinds of insane games. This year’s theme is Mt. Mayhem! We will explore Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and the “Be-Attitudes” Jesus taught us. To learn more and register, go to stlukesumc.com/students.

Back To School Extravaganza | June & July We will once again partner with Washington Township Schools to provide school supplies for EVERY elementary school child registered for free and reduces lunch...that’s 4,200 students! St. Lukers will volunteer to sort, pack, and deliver the supplies to each school. St. Luke’s will also invite our congregation to adopt classrooms and follow those donations into quarterly in-classroom serving opportunities. Finally, we will also extend our reach by adopting classrooms in Kenya via our outreach partner UMOJA. Our support will provide food, books, uniforms, and school supplies for Kenyan elementary students for the entire academic year. To learn more, visit stlukesumc.com/backtoschool.

GIVE TO THE MISSION At St. Luke’s we recognize everything we have comes from God, and we are simply sharing these gifts to grow God’s kingdom. Through tithes and offerings, we are able to show in a tangible way our love for God and our community. When you choose to give to support the ministries of St. Luke’s, you are giving to life transformation, inclusive ministry work, local outreach, and so much more! We give for many reasons, but ultimately annual giving makes possible: online and in-person worship, programs for children and students, Bible studies, small groups, pastoral care and support, mission trips, community service, and building and operational needs. We are grateful to be in ministry together with you, our community.

YOU CAN GIVE ONE 5 WAYS: 1. Online at stlukesumc.com/give 2. Text STLUKESUMC to 77977 3. Use the QR code below 4. Drop your gift in the donation box in the back of the worship space 5. Mail to: St. Luke’s UMC | 100 W 86th Street | Indianapolis, IN 46206 We thank you for supporting God’s mission for St. Luke’s!

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