St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 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, we want you to know that God loves you and YOU BELONG HERE.
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
COMMUNION AT ST. LUKE’S
Today we celebrate Holy Communion in worship. In the United Methodist Church, we practice an “open table,” where all are welcome; you do not have to be a member of this or any church to participate. All who desire to be forgiven and receive God’s grace are invited. Please follow the directions provided by your ushers.You will be guided to come to the front by an usher to receive a piece of bread and cup, and then return to your pew by the opposite aisle. Once consumed you can place the cup in the holder in the back of the pew in front of you. All bread is gluten free, and we use grape juice in place of wine. If you need the elements brought to you, please lift a hand and an usher will bring them to you.
TODAY AT ST. LUKE’S
DONUTS & COFFEE
NORTH INDY - FELLOWSHIP HALL
MIDTOWN - DOWNSTAIRS
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
Visit the Connection Centers located outside each worship space to have your questions answered and discover ways to connect.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT
NORTH INDY- E126
AREA
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Feel free to watch our live services in these areas if you want to nurse privately or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
OPEN SUNDAYS FROM 8:45-12:30
Summer is in full swing—it’s the perfect time to find unique gifts and seasonal treasures at Connections Gift Store. Run entirely by volunteers, every purchase supports Hub for Hope, making your shopping meaningful all season long.
CONTEMPLATION
& COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
On Sunday mornings, the Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through Door #2.
NORTH INDY ART GALLERY - ARTIST RECEPTION TODAY!
GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY- KATHLEEN LATTIMER
Kathleen’s passion for travel photography began with her trips abroad with her North Central High School French students. She searches with her camera for the natural and cultural beauty that makes a place memorable. This includes informal portraits, landscapes, animals, flowers, architectural details and more discovered during her adventures. Come meet Kathleen TODAY in the East Balcony!
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | MYRA CHURCH MYRACHURCH.COM
CONTACT OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Visit stlukesumc.com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @StLukesIndy
GET CONNECTED
CELEBRATING PASTOR JEVON
Today is Pastor Jevon’s last Sunday appointed to St. Luke’s as he prepares for a new role in leadership at our Indiana United Methodist Conference. Cards and envelopes are available outside of worship spaces for you to offer words of thanks and support, and/or to leave a love gift. If you have registered and plan to attend the celebration lunch this afternoon, cards and envelopes will also be available there too.
NATURE WALK
JULY 20 • 2 PM | HOLLIDAY PARK
Walking together in nature fosters a sense of connection, allowing us to slow down, listen, see, and enjoy our surroundings and each other. Join us in June for our second nature walk of the year. We will gather in all weather conditions but not when severe weather warnings are present.
ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR
AUGUST 1 • 2 PM
During National Make a Will Month this August, you are invited to learn how to create an estate plan that reflects your values. Join us when Susan Elser and Jon Herndon from Elser Financial Planning, Inc. will discuss how proper planning protects your loved ones, reduces stress, and ensures your wishes are honored. To register to attend, head to stlukesumc. com/estateplanning
ST. LUKE’S CINEMA NIGHT
AUGUST 6 • 6 PM
The Adult Discipleship team is hosting our second Cinema Night on August 6! We hope you will join us for a showing of the movie Tree of Life, starring Brad Pitt & Sean Penn. This is a thought provoking story of a 1950’s Texas family as they contemplate the nuance of nature vs grace. Bring your favorite drink and snack, and we’ll provide popcorn and water. Learn more and sign up to join us at stlukesumc.com/cinemanight
HELP KIDS MINISTRY MAKE ROOM!
JULY 19 • 12- 3 PM
Phase 2 of the Making Room campaign is kicking off NEXT WEEK, and our Kids Ministry needs 15 people to help them move classroom items into storage containers before they can start renovations. Think you can do it? Sign up for this serving opportunity, head to stlukesumc.com/helpmove
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SPECIAL SUMMER SUNDAYS
On July 20th we’ll have different St. Luke’s vocalists, from Traditional and Contemporary, will come together to offer meaningful collaboration in worship. To see the guests for the remainder of July, head to stlukesumc.com/summersunday
MAKE AN IMPACT
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH LEARN MORE & GO ALL-IN!
For parents, it can be an emotional and financial strain to provide basic needs for their kids. Join us as St. Luke’s continues our legacy of supporting and celebrating our community area families as they prepare to go back to school. There is still time to sign up for the Bash on July 24th! You can register to serve or give financially at stlukesumc.com/backtoschool
LUKE’S LEADERS CALL-OUT MEETINGS
AUGUST 6 & AUGUST 10
“ My child truly gained confidence and communication skills! I have noticed maturity and confidence in public settings and at home!”
A s a Luke’s Leaders mentor, your one hour per week can have this kind of impact on a Washington Township middle schooler. Join a dedicated team of St. Luke’s volunteers and local community partners who bring leadership development programming to over 100 local students. Learn more about how you can make this kind of impact by coming to one of our Luke’s Leaders call-out meetings! Register to attend at stlukesumc. com/leadercallout
CONDOLENCES
The Root family on the death of Marjorie Elizabeth “Betty” Root, who passed away on June 30th. Services are pending for a later date.
Gustanna Moss-Chaney on the death of her brother, Bennett Lee Moss, who passed away on June 29th. Memorial services took place on July 11th at Crown Hill Funeral Home.
Gustanna Moss-Chaney on the death of her mother, Geraldine Moss, who passed away on July 5th. Memorial service will take place on July 26th with visitation from 10-12 and service at 12 at St. Luke’s UMC.
David Bodenhamer on the death of his wife, Penny Bodenhamer, who passed away on June 25th. Memorial services will take place on August 9th with visitation from 12-1pm and service at 1pm at St. Luke’s UMC.
Norm Stuart, on the death of his son, Jeff, who passed away in Florida on July 9th. No memorial services are planned at this time.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Opening Hymn | Be Still, My Soul #534 (3 vs.)
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
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
Turn and Greet | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Baptisms
Scripture Reading | Mark 9: 19-22
Anthem | I Am Not Okay
Prayer | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
Kids Dismissal Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
Reading | Theo Carmody
Offertory | Does the World Say
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Mark 9:14-29
Message | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross Celebration for Pastor Jevon
