June 20, 2021 Bulletin

6.20.2021

JOYS & CONCERNS

CONDOLENCES TO:

Condolences to Karen Muller on the death of her husband and Kari Morarity on the death of her father, Roger Muller.

THIS WEEKEND

This weekend’s altar flowers are given in loving memory of Ed and Carmen Siegel.

BACK TO SCHOOL EXTRAVAGANZA NOW – JULY 24 In Washington Township, over 40% of kids are registered for free and reduced lunch and struggle to get the supplies they need to start the school year strong. That’s why St. Luke’s started Back to School Extravaganza and Adopt A Classroom where we provide over 4,200 students - that’s every single elementary student who receives free or reduced lunch - with every item on their school supply list as well as school supply support throughout the academic year. And this year, we will also extend our reach by adopting classrooms 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. Sign up and give at stlukesumc.com/ backtoschool.

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.

Stop in on Sundays from 9AM to noon for your graduation gifts!

EVENTS & GROUPS

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.

SUMMER CELEBRATION ON THE LABYRINTH SUNDAY, JUNE 20 • 7-9:30PM • ST. LUKE’S LABYRINTH Our daylily labyrinth will be in full bloom and you are invited to stop by for 15 minutes or a couple of hours to celebrate the beauty of God’s creation. Bring a lawn chair and a music maker (flute, drum, tambourine, etc), walk the labyrinth, meet new people, and enjoy the summer evening.

Kids love the labyrinth so bring them too. Stay and see the fireflies come out. It’s magical! Park by Luke’s Lodge, walk around building, down the steps, across the bridge and into the neighborhood behind St. Luke’s. No registration is needed. See you there!

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM MONDAY-FRIDAY • JUNE 21-25 Students entering 5th-8th graders this fall are invited to our FAVORITE event of the year: Middle School Mayhem! The theme is “Olympics: Mayhem.” This fun and exciting Day Camp consists of worship, group competitions, snacks, service projects, and time for a message and reflection in “crews” of 10 students and leaders. There are morning and full-day options for $30 or $100 for the entire week. It’s $30 for morning or $100 for full day. Scholarships are available.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Kenison, Student Ministries Director. Register at stlukesumc.com/ mayhem2021.

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.

BOOK STUDY: WE CAME. WE SAW. WE LEFT: A FAMILY GAP YEAR WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 2 - JUNE 23 • 8:30-10AM • ZOOM Join this women’s group on Wednesdays, June 2 - June 23 (will not meet June 30) from 8:30-10AM, via Zoom as we read through We Came. We Saw. We Left: A Family Gap Year by Charles Wheelan. What would happen if you quit your life for a year? In a pre–COVID-19 world, the Wheelan family decided to find out; leaving behind work, school, and even the family dogs to travel the world on a modest budget. Wheelan paints a picture of adventure and connectivity, juggling themes of local politics, global economics, and family dynamics while exploring life’s questions. Please secure your own book. Zoom link provided upon registration. Register here.

FUNERAL PLANNING CLASSES WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 23, JULY 21, AUGUST 25 • IN-PERSON & ONLINE This funeral planning class takes on a topic that many think about as they get older, but seldom know how to get started. This class helps you understand and plan your Christian service of death and resurrection. Join us in person or online this summer for the next class.

June 23: 11-12 in N101/N102 OR 6-7 on Zoom July 21: 11-12 under the tent OR 6-7 on Zoom August 25: 11-12 under the tent OR 6-7 on Zoom Signup at stlukesumc.com/group-finder.

BOOK STUDY: THE SYMPATHIZER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 • 8:30-10AM • ZOOM Join this women’s group on Wednesday, June 30 from 8:30-10AM via Zoom as we read through The Sympathizer

by Viet Thanh Nguyen. With the pace and suspense of a thriller and prose that has been compared to Graham Greene and Vladimir Nabokov, The Sympathizer is a sweeping epic of love and betrayal. The narrator, a communist double agent, is a “man of two minds,” a half-French, half-Vietnamese army captain who comes to America after the Fall of Saigon, and while building a new

life with other Vietnamese refugees in Los Angeles is secretly reporting back to his communist superiors in Vietnam.

The Sympathizer is a blistering exploration of identity and America, a gripping spy novel, and a powerful story of love and friendship. Zoom link provided upon registration.

Register here.

BOOK STUDY: THE QUR’AN & THE HAJJ THURSDAY, JULY 1 & 29 • 7-8PM • ZOOM Join this intergenerational group on Thursday, July 1 & July 29, 7-8pm via Zoom as we discuss The Qur’an & the Hajj.

This is part of the Interfaith Relationships Ministry as they learn about these two important pillars of Islam and what they mean to people in our community. Zoom link provided upon registration. Register here.

THE FUTURE FOOD OF INDY THURSDAY, JULY 8 • 6:30PM • THE GARAGE FOOD HALL Meet at The Garage Food Hall downtown and enjoy great food from one of the five BIPOC owned food stands in the Garage. Save room for dessert at Gordon’s Milkshakes after.

No registration fee, but this event is limited to 20 people.

Sign up at stlukesumc.com/registration/sjssfood.

HEAR OUR STORIES: THE LIFE & AFTERLIFE OF BEING INCARCERATED FRIDAY, JULY 16 • 7PM • UNDER THE TENT People returning to our city after being incarcerated face many challenges. Thanks to a partnership with Trusted Mentors and Storytelling Arts of Indiana, we can hear firsthand stories about life before prison, life inside prison, and what life is like now on the outside. Learn about our prison system and how you can get involved in many of the organizations that provide services both inside and outside of prisons. Let these courageous stories change your perspective and motivate you to act. Register at https:// stlukesumc.com/registration/Hearourstories2021.

THE ART OF FOOD OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SATURDAY, JULY 17 • 12PM • GARFIELD PARK Meet at the Garfield Park shelter. Your registration cost will cover takeout lunch from Pull Up BBQ, which we will enjoy in the park as we learn about this Indianapolis neighborhood. After lunch, we will visit the Garfield Park Art Center. The registration fee is $10 and this event is limited to 25 people. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/registration/ sjssart.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AUGUST 5-6 • ONLINE & IN-PERSON Whether you’re a business leader, CEO, pastor, teacher, nurse, student, artist, soldier, parent, doctor, volunteer, entrepreneur, or simply finding your place, you have influence. When you invest in developing your leadership skills, you also give back to everyone around you. You strengthen your relationships, build trust on your team, innovate toward a better future, and face challenges head-on with fresh perspective—not only do you thrive, but your family thrives, your business thrives, your church thrives, and your community thrives. Join us for this 2-day event where you’ll hear from influential speakers, grow your leadership, and engage in sessions that will help you understand how you’re wired and where God is calling you. Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/summit.

Use priority code 21HSFAMILY to receive the discounted rate.

THROUGH 2 EYES WALKING TOUR SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 • 3-5PM • DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS Learn about the history of Indiana Avenue through this interactive walking tour of downtown Indianapolis. You’ll learn stories, history, and how the Black community has shaped our city. Our guide will take us two walking miles, so wear comfortable shoes! The registration fee is $20 per person and limited to 30 people. Register at stlukesumc. com/registration/sjssthrough2eyes.

BOOK LAUNCH: THE PEACEMAKERS PATH: MULTIFAITH REFLECTIONS TO DEEPEN YOUR SPIRITUALITY SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 • 4-5:30PM • ROBERSTON CHAPEL Join us on Sunday, August 29 from 4-5:30PM in Robertson Chapel as we celebrate the book launching of The Peacemakers Path: Multifaith Reflections to Deepen Your Spirituality. Rev. Jerry Zehr has written a comprehensive book inviting people to use the wisdom of many faith traditions to deepen your own tradition. Many leaders in the multifaith community (including Betty Brandt) have prayers included in the book. Jerry will talk about the book and answer questions, followed by a reception and book signing. No registration is needed, just show up.

ST. LUKE’S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM MONDAY-FRIDAY • 9AM-1PM • SEPTEMBER - MAY St. Luke’s Early Childhood Education staff provides ageappropriate, 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.

FIND SUPPORT SUPPORT GROUPS Are you looking for support groups on topics like grief, cancer, depression, infancy loss, single parenting, and more? See a quick list of what we have to offer: • Stephen Ministry • Cancer Support • Grief Support • Chronic Pain Support

• DivorceCare • Caregiver Support • Single Parenting • Military Ministry Support Visit stlukesumc.com/group-finder to sign up for and get details about a group that will walk alongside you and care for you in your greatest time of need.

6 WEEKS OF LOVE FOR GRIEVING WOMEN WEDNESDAYS, JULY 5 – AUGUST 9 • 6PM • ZOOM Support for women who have had a lost a loved one (child or adult) who are dealing with issues such as: finding/ managing a career, managing a household, or possibly caring for children/college students. This class is for those who aren’t quite in their retirement years and looking for emotional encouragement, spiritual support, and information on practical concerns from women who have experienced loss in their younger years. Led by Peggy Decker and Jan Kirk. Signup here.

NEED PRAYER? Are you in need of prayer? Visit stlukesumc.com/prayer to submit yours.

SERVE OTHERS

URGENT NEED CARE VOLUNTEERS Each week, we care for hundreds of members in a myriad of ways. Recently, our need for visitation volunteers has increased and we’re looking for people who can meet with those currently living in a healthcare center, assisted living or confined to their home, to pray and/or just spend time with those individuals. We also have other care needs such as tablet ministry volunteers, funeral team volunteers, and more. Contact laura.marine@stlukesumc.com with questions or to sign up to serve.

WORK AT ST. LUKE’S! Come be a part of the St. Luke’s team! One of the reasons why we’re a great place to work is because we have the best mission in the world: we are an open 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. We seek to live and work with a fierce spiritual and professional resolve in order to become more like Christ and steward the gifts and opportunities He has given us. We currently have several job openings: • Childcare Caregiver • Director of Contemporary Worship & the Arts • Small Group Coordinator for Adult Discipleship To learn more and apply, visit stlukesumc.com/jobs.

ORDER OF WORSHIP TRADITIONAL SERVICE

Prelude Amazing Grace – arr. Craig Curry Jim Butz, trumpet; Dr. Jeff Rogers, guitar; Dr. Charles Goehring, piano Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. Rob Fuquay Opening Hymn This Is My Father’s World #144 Responsive Litany Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger LEADER: While our Heavenly Father offers us a love that is perfect, our relationships with our earthly fathers can be complicated.

ALL: For some of us, our father’s love is like God’s love -- too deep, too high, too wide, too strong to measure.

LEADER: Some of our dads have departed this world, some of our dads are here now, and some were never here.

ALL: For some of us, God’s love fills in the empty spaces where our fathers should be.

LEADER: All of us are shaped by our relationship or lack of relationship with our fathers.

ALL: On this day, when we remember what it means to have a father or be a father, help us, God, to love and nurture the fathers among us so that they will manifest the love of God in all that they do.

LEADER: Loving God, you who are our father and our mother, we thank you that you have shown us how important it is to follow your example as we grow in faith. Help us to show your fatherly and motherly love to others in all that we do. Amen.

Anthem Our God Is Love – arr. Mary McDonald Chancel Choir; Jeff Trefethen, cello; Dr. Jeff Rogers, director Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger 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 Offertory Song Unto the Hills I Will Lift My Eyes – Lloyd Larson Chancel Choir; Jim Butz, trumpet Art Reflection: Melancholy by Alfred György Laura Duvall-Whitson Scripture Reading 1 Thessalonians 5 Melinda Bundy

Message Rev. Rob Fuquay Closing Hymn Where Charity and Love Prevail #549 Benediction Rev. Rob Fuquay Postlude Trumpet Tune – Henry Purcell Jim Butz, trumpet; Dr. Charles Goehring, organ