2020 Easter Catalog

Thank you for supporting our neighbors during this pandemic by shopping at St. Luke’s UMC Connections Books & Gifts.

Spread Easter JOY! Help our neighbors in immediate need while sending Easter joy to your friends and family!

Purchase your Easter Gifts from St. Luke’s Connections Books & Gifts today!

Easter Gifts for children, teens and adults are available via telephone order between now through through April 9, from 9AM - 9PM, while supplies last from St. Luke’s Connections Books & Gifts, which is 100% managed and run

by St. Luke’s volunteers.

All profits from these Easter gift sales go to assist people in our community experiencing food and necessity needs during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 40% of your purchase goes directly to this cause!

Procedure for Safe Delivery: All gift orders will be taken over the phone by the St. Luke’s Connections Gift and Bookstore volunteers and processed during your call using credit card information you provide.

For items being delivered in the Indianapolis area: All COVID-19 precautions will be followed. A volunteer wearing gloves and a mask will place items in an attractive Easter gift bag. Then, a volunteer will call the home where the gift is going and let them know of the upcoming delivery. The volunteer will ring the doorbell and leave the gift on the porch and then depart so that safe-distancing is maintained.

To Purchase: • Scroll through the selection of gifts below.

• Write down the number of the gift(s) you want to purchase. We only have a few of each item, so act quickly!

• Have the delivery address(es) and phone number(s) of the people you are sending gift(s) to and your credit card information handy.

• Place your order by calling St. Luke’s Connections Books and Gifts volunteer managers and they will take your order over the phone: Terri Nix: 317-460-8811 Susan Fuquay: 317-495-5582 • If after hours or on the weekend, call either Terri Nix at 317-460-8811 (volunteer bookstore manager) or Susan Fuquay at 317-495-5582 between 9AM – 9PM to order.

Thank you for helping our friends and neighbors in need by shopping at St. Luke’s Connections Books & Gifts.

Happy Easter!

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Gift Number 3

Cotton Candy Basket Cuddly, tye-dye Easter bunny (GUND) Happy Easter Prayer book Easter Story cube Carrot-shaped package of malted milk robin’s eggs Total with gift bag, tax and delivery: $42.80 Gift Number 4

Cotton Candy Bunny only Cuddly, tye-dye Easter bunny (GUND) Total with gift bag, tax and delivery: $26.75

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Gift Number 5 (1 available)

Flora (GUND baby collection) Flora is a sweet, smiling bunny with two different play modes. Press the left foot to play an interactive game of peek-a-boo, and the right to hear the song “Do Your Ears Hang Low” in a cute child’s voice. Three “AA” batteries included with purchase.

The Story of Board Easter book Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $53.50

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Gift Number 6 (3 Available)

Good Night Prayer Bear Encourage your little one to begin their nightly prayers. Press the button on his foot and watch as he bows his head and listen as he says his night time prayers. Prayers include: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, The Our Father, and God Hear My Prayer. Plays “Jesus Loves Me” for 5 minutes and then automatically shuts off. Prayers rotate; a different prayer is said each time you press the button.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $53.50

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Gift Number 7 (4 Available)

Stephan Baby Plush Angel Doll, Silver Wings Sweet-as-can-be angel doll measures 13.75” Tall. Special FEATURES include sparkly silver wings, a dress with a shimmering skirt and silver top, silver shoes and yarn hair tied up with a silver ribbon Angel doll has an expressive face with all-embroidered accents for your little one’s safety.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $26.75

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Gift Number 9 (2 available)

Peek-a-Boo Peter Rabbit (GUND) Push the button on its foot, then Peter greets and invites baby to play, lifts the blanket and hides before popping back out to delight baby with an interactive game of peek-a-boo!

Batteries included. (10 inches tall.)

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $53.50

Gift Number 10 (1 available)

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Flappy the Elephant (GUND) Too many bunnies? Try Flappy the Elephant! He sings and has two different play modes - left foot plays an interactive game of peek-a-boo, right foot plays the song Do Your Ears Hang Low. Ears move and flap during play. Three ‘AA’ batteries included with purchase.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $48.15

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Gift Number 11 (2 available)

Easter Teatime Two beautiful, decorative 100% Cotton Easter Tea Towels and a Wooden Happy Easter sign. Towels say “Easter Blessings,” and “Make Somebunny Happy” Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $32.10

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Gift Number 12 (1 available)

Chocolate Bunny Friend Two beautiful, decorative 100% Cotton Easter Tea Towels and a Wooden Happy Easter sign. Towels say “Easter Blessings,” and “There is nothing better than a good friend except a good friend with chocolate” Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $32.10

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Gift Number 13A - Best Seller!

Spring Poncho Choose your favorite color of Spring Poncho (see below) and pair with either the “cross” or “heart” Giving Bracelet (see below)

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Spring Poncho: One size fits all poncho, light weight, 100% acrylic, washes easily, perfect for a cool spring night or air conditioning.

Poncho available in: • Apple Green (4 available) • Dove Grey (2 available) • Fuchsia (4 available) • Pink (2 available) • Royal Blue (4 available) • White (4 available) • Black (4 available) Total for one poncho with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $37.25 Gift Number 13B (specify one)

Giving Bracelet Giving Bracelet with Crosses: “The crosses on this bracelet represent moments you are being thought of, loved, and prayed for.”

Giving Bracelet with Hearts: “The hearts on this bracelet represent moments you are being thought of and loved.”

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $26.75

Gift Number 14 - New Popular Item!!!

Flower Pot Power Flower Pot Mug with saucer and cute spade. For sipping coffee or planting seeds – take your pick. Included is a matching saucer which can double as a lid to keep your beverage hot. Silver metal mini-spade is engraved with Scripture and heart Let your heart rejoice. – I Chronicles 16:10. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Choose from the following colors: (4 of each color available) • Yellow: “Sow the Seeds of Kindness” • Lime: “Friends are Blossoms in the Garden of Life” • Blue: “Bloom Where You Are Planted” • Violet: “A Blessed Few have a Mom like you” • Purple: “Love is the Fairest of the flowers in God’s Garden” • Aqua: “Plant Faith, Grow Hope, Harvest Love” • Rose: “God’s Love Grows Here” + Blessing Cards + Package of Jelly Beans to fill your mug Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $26.75

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Easter and Butterflies!

Hardbound Beautiful Butterfly Journal Top-zip “Be the Change” Butterfly makeup bag Stunning Pilgrim Imports Butterfly ornament.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $53.75

Gift Number 16 - Best Seller!

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Versatile Spring Crossbody with Phone Slot Leather Crossbody Smartphone holder (fits up to iPhone 8 Plus).

Detachable wrist and shoulder strap, ID window and side zip pocket RFID blocking. Available colors: • Black (2 available) • Grey (1 available) • Walnut (1 available) • Purple (1 available) • Royal Blue (1 available) • Orange (1 available) • Pink (1 available) • Moss green (1 available) • Yellow (1 available).

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $48.15

Gift Number 17 – Connections Favorite!

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Spring Purse Leather Crossbody purse with front and side zip pockets, an ID window and credit card slots. RFID blocking.

Size 5.5 x 8 x 1.25 inches. In Red (2 available), Black (2 available), or Toffee/Black (2 available) Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $53.15

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Gift Number 18

The Eyes Have It Leather Eye Glass Case and Credit Card Holder Set RFID blocking on credit card cast. Available in: “Black and White” set (2 available) “Spring Brights” set (2 available).

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $48.15

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Gift Number 19 - (4 available)

Stay Paws-itive For the Dog Lover!

Recycled carryall with zipper.

Made from recycled plastic bottles.

“Stay Paws-itive!” 80-page journal Darling Dog Ankle Socks (cotton blend) Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $26.75

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Gift Number 20 - (3 available)

Keep a Pawsitive Attitude Cat Lovers Delight!

Recycled Carryall with zipper. Made from recycled plastic bottles.

“A Purr-fect Day!” 80-page notebook “Cat Hair” short comfy socks (cotton blend) Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $26.75

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Gift Number 21 - (2 available)

Brighten A Friend’s Easter “You are the Sunshine that brightens my Day” wooden plaque Swedish Dish Cloth “Friendship is about finding people who are your kind of CRAZY” tea towel.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $32.10

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Gift Number 22 - (2 available)

For the Men in Your Life Premium Full Grain Leather Bible Cover (fits most large Study Bibles) Olive wood hand-carved Comfort Cross from Bethlehem Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $53.50

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Gift Number 23

Give two of Rob Fuquay’s Inspirational Books The God We Can Know: Exploring the “I Am” Sayings of Jesus One by one, Jesus’ statements grab our imagination, reveal more about his identity and purpose, and connect us to the God of Moses, who spoke the first “I Am.” These significant yet ordinary images (bread, light, shepherd, vine, and more) give us insightful ways to experience Jesus and point us to a God who wants to be known.

Which Way, Lord? Exploring Your Life’s Purpose in the Journeys of Paul Discover how to discern and follow God’s leading, explore ways God can use you and your life experience, respond to God’s signals, endure hardships and doubts, and persevere with hope and faith.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $26.75

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Gift Number 24 - (3 available)

Bee Happy Earth Angel “Bee Happy” boxed charm bracelet in silver tone. Nickel and lead free. Bracelet has Bee charm, Tree of Life charm, and Angel Wing charm, plus beautiful poem. “Bee Happy” ankle socks in cotton blend.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $32.10

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Gift Number 25 - (2 available)

Tree of Life Tree of Life with Birds Metal Wall Hanging - Beautiful for indoor or outdoor decorating.

48” wide x 36” high.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $107.00

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Gift Number 26 - (2 available)

Free Spirit!

Free Spirit Tote with leather Handles “Be the Change” cosmetic bag with top zip.

“Free Spirit” cotton socks.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $42.80

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Gift Number 27

A Gift of Comfort Large “Softly Said” Blanket.

Overflowing with softness, warmth and comfort. 50”x65”, 100% acrylic with faux leather patch.

“Praying for You” (2 available) Each blanket is paired with one “My Comfort Angel” Cross.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $58.85

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Gift Number 28 - (2 sets available)

The Gift of Angels Pair of 20” and 24” angels to add elegance to your home or garden.

Wings and skirt are embossed with pretty patterns and nickel plated for brightness.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $107.00

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Gift Number 29 - (3 available)

The Gift of Love and Kindness Kindness boxed charm bracelet in silver tone. Nickel and lead free.

Bracelet has heart, tree of life and angel wing charms with beautiful poem.

Angel bell – 4” tall. Stainless steel with silver coating.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $32.10

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Gift Number 30 - (4 available)

Devotional and Scripture Stone for Desk Top Jesus Always: A 365-day devotional from the author of Jesus Calling!, Young shares gentle words of hope and assurance and encourages you to embrace the gladness found in the Lord. (Imitation Leather) Small Scripture Stone: This unique marble is quarried in the mountains east of the ancient city of Ephesus, then handcrafted and distressed by artisans in the United States.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $32.10

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Gift Number 31 - (4 available)

Great Gift for men of All Ages Soul Fuel: Bear Grylls, adventurer, survivalist, and TV celebrity, shares some of his most exciting exploits and the spiritual insights he gained along the way in this unique 365-day devotional. Each section explores a theme Bear has lived, including purpose, courage, freedom, and risk.

Jeremiah 29:11 Desktop Scripture Stone: This unique marble is quarried in the mountains east of the ancient city of Ephesus, then handcrafted and distressed by artisans in the United States.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $32.10

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Gift Number 32 - (4 available)

Faith Encouragement for Men Men’s Devotional: Every day for an entire year, you’ll find a brief reading on one of the great passages of scripture – addressing themes of God, Jesus, heaven, love, miracles, wisdom, and much, much more.

Each entry is designed to give you peace and hope for daily living.

Bookmark: Soft faux leather with debossed Scripture verse; The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $26.75

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Gift Number 33

Share the Story and the DVD of The Passion Play With few exceptions, this Passion Play has been presented by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany every 10 years since 1634. The play covers the final period of Jesus’ life from his visit to Jerusalem to the journey to the cross. At St. Luke’s we’ve spent this Lent going through a sermon series on this topic. Enjoy the book and DVD filmed in Oberammergau

by Rob Fuquay and share with your friends.

Plan to travel to see The Passion Play, now rescheduled for 2022.

Total with personal note, gift bag, tax and delivery: $37.45