WELCOME
Welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We are grateful you’re here to worship with us. St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or socioeconomic background.
No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love or what you look like, know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
COME BACK NEXT WEEK!
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM MIDTOWN
Contemporary at 11AM ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
@stlukesindy PRAYER
We have an entire team dedicated to praying for you. If you have a prayer request, fill out a prayer request card and drop it in the offering basket. Or you can submit your anonymous prayer request online at stlukesumc.com/prayer.
GIVING
Your financial gifts are transforming our church, our community, and the world! Here are the ways to give today at St. Luke’s:
• Drop checks/cash in the baskets during service
• Scan the QR code or go to: stlukesumc.com/give
• Send checks to: 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
FELLOWSHIP HALL
Grab a cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious donut, and take the time to connect with those around you.
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
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING
PARENT AREA • E126
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
OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON
As summer approaches, we’re busy filling our shelves with gifts to make your season even brighter, including amazing gifts and the 2024 St. Luke’s PRIDE T-shirts!
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER
CHAPEL
The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.
EAST ART GALLERY - JULY: KATIE WESTON
As a creative artist, Katie enjoys finding unique ways to make meaningful art. Her favorite mediums are Watercolor, Oil, and Ink. She uses old-fashioned Date-Stamps to create one-of-a-kind pieces that represent a memorable moment in time, such as a couple’s anniversary, birthday, or another significant date. She is inspired by the joy on someone’s face when they see a piece of art that is inspired by them. Katie will be in the gallery to meet you on July 14.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING A CARE NEED?
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
We want to care for you through prayers, support and visits. If you or someone you know is hospitalized, currently living in a healthcare center, assisted living or confined to their home, we are here for you. If you need of a Care Team member either in response to a death or a tragic event after office hours, please call (317) 846-3404 and follow the prompts or visit stlukesumc.com/ needcare.
ATTENDANCE
Your attendance matters. Scan this QR Code to let us know you’re here! This is a great way to keep connected here at St. Luke’s.
MOVING MOUNTAINS WITH PRAYER
THIS WEEK’S SABBATICAL PRAYER
God of abundance, may we rest in all You have given, knowing You will not leave us or forsake us. Remind us that where we see scarcity, You are already providing.
PRAYER FLAG RETURN RETURN AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE!
We eagerly await Pastor Rob’s return from sabbatical and kindly remind you to return your prayer flags! These flags will be strung up and used as a part of Pastor Rob’s welcome back party decorations on August 11. By getting them returned within the next week you can ensure that your decorated flag will be a part of the display!
SABBATICAL CELEBRATION DINNER
AUGUST 11 AT 5PM - GREAT HALL
Join us to celebrate the Pastor Rob’s sabbatical journey! There will be a time when Pastor Rob will share his adventures - and dinner.
Tickets are $10 per adult (ages 13+) and free for kids 12 years and under. They can be purchased Sunday mornings (July 14, 21, & 28 check or credit card only) in the Narthex & West Passage. Registration is also available at the front desk during the week and online. stlukesumc.com/celebrationdinner
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign-up to receive weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletter at stlukesumc.com/subscribe. Make sure we have all of your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/ myaccount and update your communication preferences, view giving information, and more.
GET CONNECTED
RUN / WALK CLUB
TRAINING STARTS THIS SUMMER!
St. Luke’s is looking to start a run/walk club to participate in different seasonal events. To start out we are looking for volunteers who would like to learn more about Team World Vision which will participate in the Monumental Marathon on November 9th and the Drumstick Dash 3k/5k which supports Wheeler Mission on Thanksgiving Day. For more info visit stlukesumc. com/getmoving
WALK AND TALK
NATURE WALK AT HOLLIDAY PARK - JULY 14
Join us for a leisurely walk through a local park sharing appreciation of God’s beautiful creation and gratitude to those who keep our parks available to everyone. Time for quiet contemplation or conversation with others from St Luke’s. A pleasant way to spend an hour on Sunday afternoon. This groups will walk at different parks on the second Sundays of the month from June to October. On July 14, 2PM, Holliday Park, nature center parking area, meet at nature center.
SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS WORKSHOP
JULY 16 AT 6PM - ROBERTSON CHAPEL
Older adults are often the target of scams. Scammers are savvy and convincing, and their scams are designed to catch people off guard. One reason that scammers target older adults is that they are less likely to report fraud. Another reason seniors are targeted is because they are most likely to have a nest egg, to own a home, and have excellent credit. Join our Director of Security, David Myers and Allison Gormly, Consumer Investigative Reporter, WTHR for this informative workshop. Register online at stlukesumc.com/events
STARTING POINT
JULY 21 - AFTER ALL SERVICES - BOTH CAMPUSES
If you’re new or newer to St. Luke’s join us immediately after service for Starting Point, a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with next steps to help you find your place here. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed!
GRIEFSHARE
NEXT SESSION STARTS JULY 31
It may be difficult for you to feel optimistic about the future after the loss of a loved one. You may have found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt that you feel. It can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Join us for the next series of GriefShare classes to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. This group meets weekly starting July 31st at 3:15 or 6:15PM in the Community Room at the North Indy Campus. Register online at stlukesumc.com/care
IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY
FREEDOM SCHOOL NOW - JULY 26
The CDF Freedom School program at St. Luke’s is running now through July 26! Help us empower young scholars through highquality literacy, family involvement, civic engagement, leadership development, and health education. Can’t volunteer in person?
Consider a financial gift to support our efforts. For more info and to volunteer visit stlukesumc.com/freedomschool
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
JULY 27 - NORTH INDY CAMPUS
Join us for the Back to School Bash on July 27 at St. Luke’s UMC! We’re partnering with local faith-based and community organizations to celebrate the end of summer and help families prepare for the new school year. Volunteers are essential to creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for students of all ages. By contributing your time and energy, you’ll show our children that their community truly cares about their success. We also hope to supply 6,000 students with supplies and resources and to do that we have a goal to raise $50,000. Let’s support our neighborhood families together by donating time or donating money! stlukesumc.com/backtoschool
CONDOLENCES
To Susan Nicely on the death of her husband, Philip Nicely, who passed away on July 5th. Memorial services were held on July 13th at St. Luke’s UMC.
