September 18, 2022

9.18.2022

THIS WEEKEND

THE BIG PICTURE BOOK SIGNING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AFTER SERVICES The story of Joseph in Genesis teaches us to look for the big picture in our lives.

It shows us how God weaves together events that seem random into a beautiful image of joy, survival, purpose, and meaning. In The Big Picture: Seeing God’s Dream for Your Life, authors Jevon and Nicole Caldwell-Gross take a closer look at the life of Joseph to discover God’s presence in moments of triumph and trauma.

You can purchase the book in the Connections Gift Store or on Amazon.

DONUTS & COFFEE FELLOWSHIP HALL • BEFORE/AFTER SERVICES After service come meet new people while grabbing a coffee and donut.

JUSTICE MINISTRIES WEST PASSAGE • AFTER SERVICES Stop by to learn about what is going on at St. Luke’s in the areas of Racial Justice, Creation Care, ending gun violence, homelessness and eviction, voting rights, Prison Ministry, Interfaith Relationships, LGBTQIA+ Ministry, and more.

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 PERSON’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.

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.

BE KIND. JUST. HUMBLE.

We are joining with Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City and other United Methodist churches around the country in doing this campaign to promote civility and unity in this election season. This series WILL NOT be political. It will, however, speak to the drain, frustration, and discouragement so many people feel as a result of the political climate in our country-regardless of what political side you’re on! In a time when the UMC has been taking a beating nationally, we want to come together to promote ways we can be hope for the world when we typically get more divided as a nation. The series will be based on Micah 6:8 with the following themes: Sept. 18: Be Just Sept. 25: Be Kind Oct. 2: Be Humble (World Communion Sunday) Oct. 9: Be Neighborly Oct. 16: What America Needs from Christians Today Find resources or get a BE Kind. Just. Humble. window cling at stlukesumc.com/be.

GET CONNECTED!

CONTEMPLATIVE MONDAYS Start your week off right with these unique ways to connect with God: • Mindful Community | Mondays 4-4:45PM • Yoga | Mondays from 5-6:30PM or 6:30-7:30PM • Spiritual Companionship Group | 2nd Mondays from 6:30-8PM • Taize Contemplative Service | 3rd Mondays from 5:30-6PM • Labyrinth Walks | Various Mondays Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER & CLASSES Now - November 9 from 5:15-6:15PM Join us Wednesday night for dinner, provided by Chef Joseph, and fellowship. It’s only $5 per person! No registration needed, just show up!

GENESIS MUSIC (4S - KINDERGARTEN) The Genesis music program is designed to teach basic musical and movement components to our younger children. Activities will include movement, playing rhythm instruments, and singing sacred songs. Some of these songs will then be performed in both the traditional and contemporary services throughout the year. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/kids.

KIDZSING MUSIC (1ST – 4TH GRADE) The KidzSing program is designed to help elementary children learn a variety of ways to worship and praise God. Activities will include singing, dancing, instruments, and plays. Some of these songs will then be performed in both the traditional and contemporary services throughout the year. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/kids.

FUNERAL PLANNING CLASS SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 12-1PM • NORTH INDY CAMPUS TDeath is inevitable for all of us. One of the most loving things any of us can do is to make our funeral plans and wishes known to those who remain after we are gone.

Talking about death and funerals is difficult for many of us. By planning ahead, our loved ones will not be left with unanswered questions in the midst of dealing with their own grief and sorrow. Creating a plan for our funeral is one of the greatest gifts any of us can give to our loved ones. Register at stlukesumc.com/events.

FALL RUMAMGE SALE MEMBER SALE - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 FROM 6-8PM PUBLIC SALE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 FROM 8AM-2PM Support our outreach ministry while shopping for household items, clothing, and so much more! Learn more and sign up to volunteer at stlukesumc.com/events.

REPLANTED CONFERENCE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 FROM 10:30AM-6:30PM THROUGH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 FROM 10AM-3PM • NORTH INDY CAMPUS The Replanted Conference is a Christian conference designed for foster and adoptive parents, Safe Family parents, kinship providers, support systems, and professionals basically anyone supporting or caring for children through adoption and foster care.

This simulcasted conference is designed to refresh, equip, and inspire our attendees.

We offer highly specialized training, amplify the voices of adult adoptees and foster alumni, and seek to support parents like you on your post-placement journey. Lunch will be served both days and is included in the cost of the conference. Register at stlukesumc.com/events.

STARTING POINT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 • 7PM • ONLINE This 30-minute class is great for those new to St. Luke’s. Come 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!

Sign up at stlukesumc.com/nextsteps.

BE A GUEST SINGER IN THE ST. LUKE’S CHRISTMAS CONCERTS! The Christmas concerts are the highlights of the musical year at St. Luke’s and typically include around 350 vocalists and instrumentalists. Last year, we had almost 10,000 attend the concert in-person and online! Every year, we welcome many guest singers in our choir. If you love to sing and can read music, you are invited to join us.

The concerts are December 2 & 3. Practices are on Thursday nights and begin the first week of October. For details, questions, and to join us, please contact Dr. Jeff Rogers at Jeff.rogers@stlukesumc.com or by calling the church office at 317-846-3404.

JOB OPENINGS

Assistant Director of Outreach (FT) Childcare Caregiver (PT) Coordinator - Midtown Family Ministry (PT) Manager of Digital Engagement (FT) Preschool Teacher (PT) Preschool: Parent’s Day Out (PT) Learn more and apply at stlukesumc.com/jobs.

BAPTISMS

Theodore Michael Nowak (Teddy) Charles Michael Wood (Charlie) Joe Micah Mason

CONDOLENCES

To Gustanna Moss Chaney’s on the death of her brother, Cliff Sanders.

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TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude | St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director

Welcome and Call to Worship | Rev. Rob Fuquay Leader: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, ALL: Who was, and is, and is to come.

Leader: You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, ALL: For you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.

Leader: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, ALL: To receive Power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!

Leader: To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb ALL: Be praise and honor and glory and power, forever and ever!

Opening Hymn | Holy, Holy, Holy #64 Affirmation of Faith: A Statement of Faith of the Korean Methodist Church, adapted Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love.

We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength.

We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need.

We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice.

We believe in the Church as the fellowship, for worship and for service, of all who are united to the living Lord.

We believe in the kingdom of God as the divine rule in human society, in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.

Glory to God Baptisms | Rev. Rob Fuquay and Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Anthem | Great and Glorious | Franz Joseph Haydn Chancel Choir and St. Luke’s Orchestra; Dr. Jeff Rogers, Director Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross 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. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Offertory Song | Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing | arr. Mack Wilberg Chancel Choir and St. Luke’s Orchestra Scripture | Leanne Jackson | Micah 6:8 & Isaiah 58:1-9a Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay Closing Hymn | For the Healing of the Nations #428

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Benediction | Rev. Rob Fuquay Postlude

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