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.
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 laughter, bring joy to the heart of our pastor in these days. Fill him with amusement and cheer. May we enjoy each day we are given, looking for the opportunities to share laughter with others.
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
WALK AND TALK
RITCHEY WOODS NATURE PRESERVE - AUGUST 11
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. This group will walk at different parks on the second Sundays of the month from June to October. On August 11 at 2PM, Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, Hague Rd. parking area, meet at trailhead.
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.
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
SABBATICAL CELEBRATION!
AUGUST 11 STARTING AT 5PM - NORTH INDY
Join us to celebrate Pastor Rob’s sabbatical journey! There will be a time when Pastor Rob will share his adventures! Dinner is included in ticket and children activities will include things like a bounce house, and kids activity tent. Tickets are $10 per adult and free for kids 12 years and under. stlukesumc.com/celebration
TRUCK TOWN
AUGUST 24 FROM 9AM-12PM - NORTH INDY PARKING LOT
The event will be from 9 -12, with a quiet hour from 9 - 10 for our friends with sensory needs. .Do you have a vehicle-loving kid? If the answer is yes: we have plans for you on Saturday August 24! Bring your whole family to Truck Town at St. Luke’s UMC North Campus parking lot, where kids will be invited to explore inside and out all kinds of trucks and vehicles. This is a free event - but we ask that you pre-register at stlukesumc.com/trucktown
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. Help us make this event a memorable and impactful day for everyone. Register now to volunteer and be a part of something special. Let’s support our neighborhood families together! stlukesumc.com/backtoschool
MIDTOWN
MIDTOWN COOK-OUT
JULY 28 FROM 12PM-2PM - MIDTOWN CAMPUS
Spend some time with your St. Luke’s Midtown Community at an after-church cookout on Sunday, July 28! There will be a fresh grilled lunch, FREE shaved ice for the first 100 people, and time to
make new friends. Let us know you’re coming by pre-registering! Register at stlukesumc.com/midtowncookout
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR DINNERS - MIDTOWN!
WEEKEND OF AUGUST 16-18
Church is better when we know each other! At St. Luke’s Midtown, we’re making it easy to get to know the people you worship with on Sundays through our Know Your Neighbor Dinners. Happening the weekend of August 16-18, meals will be hosted all over Indy in homes and restaurants. You’ll pick which meal you’d like to attend, and your host will let you know what to bring. Register online: stlukesumc.com/neighbor
TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Michael Conley
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Call to Worship
Leader: Come, let us sing to God.
All: Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Leader: Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving;
All: Let us make a joyful noise to God with songs of praise!
Leader: It is good to give you thanks, O God;
All: To sing praises to your name, O Most High;
Leader: For you, O God, have made us glad by your work; At the works of your hands we sing for joy.
All: For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.
Opening Hymn | How Firm a Foundation #529 (4vs 1,2,3,5)
Solo | Hold On - Katie Kouns
Prayer | Pastor Bryan Smith
Dismissal of Children
Announcements
Call for Offering | Pastor Bryan Smith
Offertory | And God Gave Music - Sherry Dubois, Lindsay Molnar, Lauren Walawender
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Genesis 41:46-49,53-57
Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Song of Reflection | Waymaker
Benediction | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Postlude
