Connections @St. Luke's July 2014

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Fellowship

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Member Care

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Outreach Ministries

This issue lists upcoming events July through August 2014.

The deadline for submitting announcements for the next Connections@St.Luke’s is July 1 for the August issue, which is distributed after worship at St.Luke’s on July 27.

Connections@St.Luke’s: a publication of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-846-3404 • www.stlukesumc.com A PDF version of this publication is available online.

Hours

St. Luke’s office is open 8:30AM-5PM Monday-Friday. Our Prayer Chapel is available for silent prayer and meditation when the church is open. In case of a pastoral emergency, call 317-846-3404. After hours, leave a message including how you can be reached by the on-call pastor. Church Office closed July 4.

Frequent Needs

Name, Extension

Adult Class Registration.............................................Terri Coe, 308 Childcare Needs for Meetings/Events.......................Kristi Chamberlain, 307 Member Care/Death/Hospitalization Stephen Ministry Request.........................................Mary Katherine Schnitz, 365 Membership/Births/Address/Phone Change............Sylvia Forbes, 343 Special Events/Room Reservation.............................Heather Backus, 325 Weddings...................................................................Allison Flickinger, 370 Baptisms....................................................................Kristi Chamberlain, 307 Pledge Balance/Information......................................Faina Kleyner, 313 Oasis Bookstore.........................................................Sharon Holyoak, 350 Communication/Marketing Support.........................Patricia Case, 328

Email

Staff email is last name followed by first initial, followed by @stlukesumc.com, for example: casep@stlukesumc.com

Is our welcome vine-ripened? Really?

It’s summer – the season of fresh tomatoes from my garden. I have been known

to snag a sun-warm tomato right off the vine, wipe the dust on my shirt, and eat it apple style. Marvelously messy. So, I have low tolerance for so-called “vine-ripe tomatoes” one finds in a grocery store. You might guess Barbara Brown Taylor communicates to every cell in my body with this quote: Every time I pass a church with a sign out front that says, “Our doors and hearts are open to everyone,” I think “vine-ripe tomatoes.” Once you have bitten into a mealy, pale pink tomato it is hard to forgive the sign that said, “vine ripe”.... The problem is the discrepancy between the words and the reality.

–When God Is Silent

At St. Luke’s we say, “We are an Open Community of Christians...” Those are dangerous words. The minute we promote ourselves this way and then fail to live up to our intention, it’s hard for a hapless guest to forgive the sign (and the people who put it there). They walk in anticipating a rare treat, and instead find a mealy-palepink-tomato-kind of welcome. It’s there in the you-are-sitting-in-my-pew-look, or the can’t-you-control-your-children glare.

No amount of marketing can fix this.

The good news is, when we deliver on our claim to be Open, then we give our guests an experience akin to that fresh tomato treat I am going to have in a few weeks in my garden. For example: One of the St. Luke’s parking lot ushers greeted a little guest walking out to his car with his mom. The little guy had a great experience in his morning classes. This simple gesture left him beaming even brighter. When they reached the car, his mom strapped him in to the car seat. He grinned at her and said, “Don’t you just love this place?”

Taste and see,

Patti Patricia R. Case, Connections Editor St. Luke’s Director of Marketing and Communication

Multiple Worship Styles.

Multiple Locations.

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Worship @10:45AM

Sunday Worship St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians, offering multiple worship opportunities designed to meet you where you are in your journey with Christ. Communion is served the first Sunday of the month at all three services and is available to all persons.

Baptisms take place the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of every month. Orientation class for parents is required.

See www.stlukesumc.com for details.

July Sermon Series NEXT UP: Making Disciples for the Transformation of the World July 6 - “Step Down”- John 3:22-30 July 13 - Guest Preacher, Bishop Coyner July 20 - “Get in the Way” - Ruth 1:6-17 July 27 - “Do Less” - Ruth 2:1-12

Early Services 8, 9:15AM in the Sanctuary with Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor These services feature relevant messages by our senior pastor, Rev. Rob Fuquay, while engaging worshipers in a robust, classic musical experience. Organ, Chancel Choir, and on the third Sunday of each month (except July), a full orchestra lift hearts and minds in praise of God. The style of liturgy, while variable, invites the worshiper into a setting that carries on traditions of the church in a timehonored, yet forward-looking fashion.

10:45AM in the Sanctuary with Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor St. Luke’s expanded its family of worship styles to include a contemporary service on Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary. It features relevant messages by our senior pastor, Rev. Rob Fuquay, along with amazing musical talent and a more relaxed, interactive environment.

If you’d like to be kept up-to-date as announcements become available, we invite you to join the Facebook group, “St. Luke’s @1045 New Service Participants.”

Later@St. Luke’s 6PM in Robertson Chapel with Dr. Marion Miller Come hear contemporary Christian, gospel and jazz music featuring the Later Band and Vocals, along with a challenging, thoughtprovoking message. Holy Communion served every Sunday, along with light refreshments before and after the worship service.

The Garden 8:15, 9:15 & 10:15AM Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre with Dr. Linda McCoy The Garden is a satellite ministry of St. Luke’s providing non-traditional worship in a comfortable, casual setting. Music is provided by The Good Earth Band. The worship experience at The Garden is designed to reach out to seekers who might not otherwise engage with an established Christian community.

Taizé 5-5:45PM Third Sunday of each month, by the baptismal font in the Sanctuary, with musical community and Rev. Kim King.

This service of peace and candlelight offers a contemplative style of worship. Silence, scriptures, prayer and beautiful music combine to engage worshipers in a deeply spiritual experience.

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To pre-register for a class, go to www. stlukesumc.com and search for class title on home page search box.

Or contact Terri Coe at coet@ stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404.

Adult Ministries Exploring Membership Class

Leaders: Rev. Rob Fuquay, staff, and lay leaders. Sunday, Sept. 7, Noon-3PM, Luke’s Lodge.

Childcare available upon request.

Join Pastor Rob Fuquay and others for a time of getting acquainted with one another, learning the vision and values of St. Luke’s, a brief overview of the history of the church, and a bit about United Methodism. Discuss what it means to be a member of St. Luke’s as we look closely at what it means to Seek, Celebrate, Live, and Share the love of God for all creation. Everyone will have an opportunity to sign up for future classes, serving opportunities within the church and outreach events. You may choose to join St. Luke’s after this class if you desire. To register, go to www.stlukesumc.com and click the link.

Adult Education Sunday Morning Classes Find books for your adult education class or book group… inspirational jewelry and home décor… the perfect selections for Confirmation, graduations, birthdays, baptisms, Easter and Christmas presents. Best of all, the proceeds from all purchases made in Oasis benefit the ministries of St. Luke’s.

Summer Hours (through Labor Day) Wednesdays 10AM - 2PM Sundays 9AM - 1PM

Conversations Around the Scripture

Sundays, 10:45-11:45AM, E213 Led by Gary Chambers and Craig Overmyer. Join the group for a five-week sermon discussion class.

Empty Nesters

Sundays, 10:45AM, Parlor Empty Nesters is a Sunday school class/social group. We invite couples and singles whose children have “flown the coop” to join us. We also get together for dinner or other events on a monthly basis. And we’ve become one of the best support groups around! Try us out. We’d like to meet you.

Ongoing Classes

Discover Your God-Given Gifts

This is one of those classes that every member of St. Luke’s should strive to attend, so we’ve provided four different times and days for you to consider participating. Learn to identify the spiritual gifts God has given you, then discern how you can best apply them through service in

or beyond this community. To register for ONE of the options listed below, go to www.stlukesumc. com and type “discover your god-given gifts” in the search page. Childcare is available on request.

Class facilitators are Berneta Sherck and Terri Coe, Director of Adult Ministries at St. Luke’s.

Wednesdays, July 16 & 23, 6:30-7:45PM, E105 Mondays, Aug. 11 & 18, Noon-1:15PM, E105 Sundays, Sept. 21 & 28, 10:45-Noon, E212 Sundays, Oct. 5 & 12, 9:15-10:30AM, N101-102

Christian Chat

2nd & 4th Mondays, 10-11:30AM, Spiritual Life Center You are invited to drop in for interesting discussions about Christian topics and to enjoy fellowship with other women. This is the perfect group for busy women because each session is self-contained and there is no homework. Please join us when you can and feel free to come late or leave early. For more information, contact us at ChristianChatWomen@ gmail.com.

George Vickery Men’s Discussion Group

Wednesdays, 9:30AM, Luke’s Lodge Discuss current events or the latest book of interest you have read. For more information, call Bob Waeltz at 317-872-0895.

Adult Ministries Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30AM, The Forum at The Crossing An off-site senior adult Bible Study. Led by Terri Coe, Mary Katherine Schnitz and several other St. Luke’s lay members.

Thursday Afternoon Book Study

Thursdays, 1-2:30PM, July, Parlor Our July book is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. The group also enjoys lunches, movies, field trips and birthday celebrations. Class facilitator is Phyllis Bybee.

For more information, contact Sylvia Forbes at 317-846-3404 or forbess@ stlukesumc.com.

Introverts in the Church

Wednesdays, 10-11AM, July 9-30, Parlor This four-session class, based on Introverts in the Church by Adam McHugh continues a dialogue between extroverts and introverts about life together at St. Luke’s: experiences and needs, desired opportunities and programming, leadership possibilities and space planning. Led by selfproclaimed extrovert Betty Brandt and introvert Julie Gentry. Find the book in Oasis bookstore and register at www. stlukesumc.com (type “introverts” in the search box on the homepage and fnd the registration among the search results).

Walk to Emmaus & Great Banquet Retreats

A lot can happen in a few days. Your life can change. Participants in Walk to Emmaus or Great Banquet Retreats (same basic event with different names) testify to the power of the growth they experienced on these life-changing retreats.

Learn, laugh, worship, reflect, pray and participate in small groups. The theme is God’s grace, how that grace comes alive in the Christian community and how it is expressed in the world. Cost is minimal.

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sponsor participants.

Consider one of these opportunities: Walk to Emmaus/Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN Men: Sept. 11-14; Women: Sept. 25-28 Great Banquet/Second Presbyterian Church Men: Oct. 30-Nov. 2; Women: Nov. 13-16.

Great Banquet/Zionsville Presbyterian Church Men: Oct. 2-5; Women: Oct. 9-12.

Final Summer Study

Thursdays, Noon-1:15PM, Aug. 7-28, Parlor Join facilitator Bill Shaffer for a closer look at Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. In this accounting of Bonhoeffer’s heartwrenching decision to leave the safe haven of America to return to Hitler’s Germany, you’ll learn more than ever about Bonhoeffer’s role in the effort to smuggle Jews into neutral Switzerland. Find the book in Oasis bookstore at the church.

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9AM to 1PM, Sunday, Aug. 10, Fellowship Hall Join in this festive Open House setting to hear more about learning opportunities and small groups at St. Luke’s — including classes on the Life of the Apostle Paul, the sermon-series focus for early Fall.

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Adult Ministries Singles Check the Singles calendar online at www. stlukesumc.com/ministries/adult/singles

Sunday Lunch Bunch

Sundays, 12:15PM Join us for fun, food and fantastic times! For more information, contact Armen at aa737us@yahoo. com or 317-298-8913.

July 6: Oobatz, Clearwater Shopping Center July 13: PF Chang’s, Keystone at the Crossing July 20: Bravo Italian Kitchen, 86th near Township Line Rd. July 27: Istanbul Café, 86th & Ditch

Singles Fork, Knife and Glass Dinner Thursday July 17 at 6:30PM, PF Chang’s, Keystone at the Crossing Fork, Knife and Glass is a community group for anyone who would like to have dinner once a month at a local restaurant and enjoy conversation and laughter with other singles. Hosted by Armen Avakian, aa737us@yahoo.com.

Singles: Bible Study Opportunity

Sundays, 10:45AM, E105 Group Leader: Rev. Sandy Harlan at revsandy@ sbcglobal.net. Now studying the history of Christianity. Video presentation led by Professor Luke Timothy Johnson, author and Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Emory University Candler School of Theology. Discussion follows video.

Toastmasters

Spiritual Life Center Sunday Morning CLASSES

Krista Tippett’s “On Being” Show

Sundays, 9:15AM, Spiritual Life Center If you are a fan of Krista Tippett’s radio show that airs at 7AM every Sunday on FM90.1, then join us for a lively and interesting discussion on Sunday mornings. Krista interviews authors, spiritual leaders, storytellers, scientists, professors, political activists and musicians. Listen to the show before class. It’s available the prior Friday at www. onbeing.org.

Comparing Religions Class Studies Five Major Faith Groups

Sundays, 10:45-11:45AM, Spiritual Life Center Explore the essential structural components shared by all faiths by focusing on Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. This Great Courses DVD series is hosted by the New Perspectives class. Expect a DVD presentation by Professor Charles Kimball, University of Oklahoma, followed by group discussion. Come every week or drop in any time. No registration or fee.

Ongoing Classes

Sunrise Book Study

Wednesdays, 7-8:30AM, Parlor Start your day with friends, prayer, a good book, stimulating discussion and personal enrichment.

Contact Betty Brandt at 317-846-3404 or brandtb@ stlukesumc.com.

Tuesday, July 1, 8 & 22, 7-8:30PM, N101/102 Toastmasters International offers effective ways to improve communication and leadership skills.

Guests attend for free. For information, call Cathy Baker at 317-334-7821.

Women’s Spiritual Book Study

Volleyball

New Earth Community

Most Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:30PM, Great Hall See the schedule online or check the volleyball status line at 317-721-3099 after 4:30PM. The cost to play is $2. For information, visit the Singles Meetup page: www.meetup.com/St-Lukes-Singles/ events or email slsvb@ecnsltng.com. You can also leave a message on the status line and one of the team leaders will return your call.

Tuesdays, 1-2:30PM, Spiritual Life Center Group meets weekly to discuss meaningful and sometimes controversial books. Contact JoAnne Waeltz, 317-872-0895.

Thursdays, 7-8:30PM, Spiritual Life Center This study group discusses innovative and challenging spiritual books. Contact JoAnne Waeltz, 317-872-0895.

Adult Ministries SPIRITUALITY AND THE ARTS

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Tuesdays, 1-3PM, Luke’s Lodge Prayerful volunteers who like to knit or crochet and love the fellowship of working together make prayer shawls for those needing to be wrapped in God’s healing love. New knitters welcome. Contact Helen Vriesman at 317-849-9417 or hrvaintree@ yahoo.com.

Studio 3 Art Ministry

Thursdays, 9AM-2PM, C122 Anyone interested in building an art community at St. Luke’s is welcome to come spend the day (or a portion of the day) with other artists. Bring your favorite medium and plan to go out for lunch; occasional field trips and pitch-ins too. For information, contact Susie Gilbert at sulinn2000@ yahoo.com or 317-582-0001.

Crochet Guild of Indianapolis

1st Saturday of the month, 10AM-Noon, E107/109 Learn to crochet and contribute to on-going projects. Contact Edie Huffman, 317-228-0496.

Body/Mind/Spirit

Gentle Yoga Class

Monday & Thursday 5:30-6:30PM, N103/104, $8/session Open to all ages and abilities, this gentle yoga class welcomes those not flexible enough to sit on the floor (chairs provided) as well as those who can sit on the floor (bring a mat and a blanket). Taught by Carol Holden.

Yoga for Stress

Mondays, July 14-Aug 25, 9:30-10:45AM $84 Thursdays, July 17-Aug 28, 8:30-9:45AM; $84 All classes in N103/104 – Walk-ins $15/class Ending with a 15-minute guided deep relaxation, this class will help you gain balance, strength and flexibility in your body and peace and calm in your mind. All levels are welcome to join. Register/pay online, www.stlukesumc.com. New classes begin Sept. 8 & 11, respectively.

Aikido Training

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 7-9PM, Saturdays, 8-10AM – All classes in N103/104 This discipline uses martial training as a means of character development rather than fighting

prowess. Open to adult men and women. Come observe a class, or visit www.indyaikido.org for more information.

Prayer and Meditation

Ongoing Meditation Group

Mondays, 6:30-7:30PM, Spiritual Life Center No fee or registration. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome to join in a 30-minute discussion followed by 30 minutes of Christian meditation. You will find support for your practice, new ideas and a community of others who welcome silence. Led by Merri Leffel.

HEALING MINISTRY

Healing Partners Appointments

Stress, illness, grief or difficult life situations can cause imbalance in the body, mind and spirit. This Healing Process combines healing touch, relaxation and prayer to form a synergistic effect that can help bring you back to balance and wholeness through God’s restorative healing power. These sessions re-energize and relax persons to enable their own natural resources to deal with illness or injury. Process honors all faith traditions. Call 317-846-3404 x442 for a daytime or evening appointment. No fee, donations appreciated.

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Spiritual Life Center’s Blog

The Spiritual Life Center now has a blog at slcblog. stlukesumc.com.

Watch for posts about trends in spiritual development, interesting spiritual journeys, new ideas, poetry and comments from Spiritual Life Center classes and events. If you would like to be a contributing writer, please contact Betty Brandt at brandtb@ stlukesumc.com or 317-846-3404 x339.

Find SLC On Facebook

“St. Luke’s UMC – Spiritual Life Center.”

Green Ministry Green Ministry Leadership Team

July 9, 5:30-7PM, C110 Our ministry leadership team meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month and welcomes new people to the discussion. Contact Eric VanSteenberg, naturemaneric@gmail.com, or just show up.

No-Plastic-Bag Pledge

If you wish to join the movement to rid the environment of plastic bags, go to the Green Ministry page, www.stlukesumc.com, and take the NoPlastic-Bag Pledge. Always carry your reuseable bags whenever you shop.

Take a bag from the Recycling Center, Central Passage.

Locally Grown Pitch-In

Our Annual Locally Grown Pitch-In will celebrate the Gardeners who created the 1st Annual Garden’s Garden. Bring something from your own garden, shop at a Farmers’ Market, or find a store selling locally grown produce or meat. Bring your dish Friday, August 8, 6:30 -8PM, Fellowship Hall. Share great food, wonderful fellowship and enjoyable entertainment. All donations benefit The Garden’s Garden.

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Adult Ministries

Devotional Writers Wanted St. Luke’s has had great success with supplying subscribers with daily devotionals through various seasons. We seek more writers for this popular project. A writer is given the topic, a scripture verse, and asked to write a 300-word devotional with a closing prayer.

Interested? Contact Susan Fuquay at fuquays@stlukesumc. com.

Tech-Savvy People: We Need You!

Are you skilled with Google Hangout, Skype, or Blackboard?

St. Luke’s is working hard to move into the online learning age! We need some IT volunteers to help us with research and development. Susan Fuquay at fuquays@ stlukesumc.com.

Disciple Bible Study Fall Registration Coming in August

Plan now to participate in a Disciple Bible study in September. There will be many choices for all four levels of this popular Bible study program in the Fast Track and the Traditional version. We will have groups several days and evenings each week, and on Sunday mornings. The list of classes, times and locations will be ready for registration Aug. 1.

On Sunday, Aug. 10 from 9AM to 1PM, visit the Fellowship Hall to meet the teachers and look at all the materials at the Adult Ministries Open House.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Disciple Bible Study?

A great, fun way to grow in your faith, meet new friends and learn more about the Bible.

What is Disciple Fast Track?

Disciple I Fast Track: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study is a life-transforming 24-week, 75-minute class that offers an overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. All four levels of Disciple are offered in the Fast Track version.

Where do I start?

Participants take Disciple I as a prerequisite to the other three studies. After Disciple I, the other levels may be taken in any order.

What is my commitment if I take the Fast Track?

Besides 12 classes in Fall and 12 in Winter, the class requires a commitment to 20-30 minutes of daily reading. No previous Bible knowledge is necessary.

You will read 60% of the Bible. At the end of this

class you will know Bible basics from beginning to end, have new friends and no doubt, will grow stronger in your own faith. A study manual and study Bible are needed.

What is Disciple I Fast Track online?

This class is a synchronous online class with the same group of eight people meeting together at the same time, similar to Google Hangout.

What do you study in the other three levels?

Disciple II - Into the Word Into the World The class covers Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts.

Disciple III - Remember Who You Are The class covers the Prophets & Paul’s Letters.

Disciple IV - Under the Tree of Life This class covers the writings in the Old Testament (Ruth, I and II Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Lamentations and Daniel). New Testament scripture includes John, I John, II John, III John, James, Jude and Revelation.

What motivates people to take this series?

Some students have read the Bible, but haven’t really studied it. There’s a difference. Others find the Bible confusing and overwhelming to read on their own. Other’s haven’t read scripture since elementary school. Still others join the class as a way to connect with new friends in a conversation that has some substance.

What do folks say after they’ve had the class?

Here’s one testimony to the value of the class: “I took Disciple because I knew I did not know much about the Bible. I knew only familiar stories and scriptures. I really wanted to be able to say, ‘I have read the Bible!’ I feel so blessed now after finishing Disciple I. I understand the stories in the scriptures and how they all fit together. I get so much more out of the sermon and songs in

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Creative Opportunities @10:45 The contemporary service is always looking for talented artists who want to share their gifts in this new way. Have you been waiting for just the right opportunity to use yours gifts?

All creative types are welcome: instrumentalists, composers, vocalists, dramatic artists, poets, dancers – all with gifts to share. To join our worship team, contact Fran Wyatt at wyattf@ stlukesumc.com.

Looking for Your Place to Serve?

There are a variety of involvement schedules and musical levels where you can become involved with St. Luke’s Music Ministries. There are even non-musical needs to help support the hundreds of music makers. If you’d like to share your gifts in ministry, contact Nancy in the Music Ministry Office at faithn@ stlukesumc.com to learn more about the rewarding possibilities!

Taizé Musical Community

Small vocal and instrumental ensemble serving at monthly Taizé service (third Sunday, 5-5:45PM), rehearses one hour before each service. Contact Music Director Mark Squire at squirem@stlukesumc.com.

Children’s Music Ministries Children’s music had a wonderful response to our performance of “Step Right Up!” Videos have been recorded and are available for $15 -- our cost to produce the video. Meanwhile, we collected hundreds of gently used shoes for the Soles for Jesus ministry. Milwaukee, WI-based Soles for Jesus provides shoes for people in western Africa.

Way to go, St. Luke’s!

Children’s Music Ministries takes a summer break from regularly scheduled classes and rehearsals.

Watch this publication in August for the 20142015 schedule. Get your children involved!

Debra Nethercott, Director nethercottd@stlukesumc.com

The Smiling Face of St. Luke’s

Help first-time visitors and new members feel the loving, welcoming energy of St. Luke’s @10:45 service by serving as a section host, guide or greeter. We provide the training.

You provide the smile. Contact Carol Helmus at helmusc@ stlukesumc.com.

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Nursing Mothers Room Available

For the convenience of new mothers in our congregation, we have a nursing room, located off the East Passage, in room E126. It can be accessed directly from the East Passage or through the childcare nursery room it adjoins. The room is equipped with rocking chairs and a television live-streaming the worship service from the Sanctuary.

It is open to all who need it on Sunday mornings. Please ask an usher if you need assistance locating it.

Children’s Ministries Sunday Morning Options:

this summer to memorize each one.

Preschool at 9:15 & 10:45

Our theme verse for July is Proverbs 17:17, NIrV. “A friend loves at all times. He is there to help when trouble comes.” This verse is a great reminder that friends aren’t just there for each other when everything is going well. They also are there to help when life is hard.

Our Clubhouse Pirate Adventure continues! This month as we continue to find treasures in the Bible, our preschoolers will learn they can talk to God any time, that God wants them to share their stuff, and that Jesus wants to be their friend forever. The final week of our adventure is review week, where they can fill out their own pirate map with all the symbols they’ve discovered along the way. Our memory verse this summer is “Your teachings are worth more to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver,” Psalm 119:72.

Elementary at 9:15 & 10:45

Over the past school year, we’ve enjoyed taking kids through God’s one big story. We’ve traveled through the Bible covering the familiar stories of Abraham and Joseph, Moses and King David. We made it all the way to Jesus, Paul, and the start of the early church.

The Track Registration

Have you registered your children for Sunday morning small groups? You can register them online at www.stlukesumc.com/children/sundaymorning.

Questions? Email us at thetrack@stlukesumc.com.

Two Exciting Summer Opportunities

As the church started, no longer were there just a handful of disciples. These were growing congregations filled with people from all walks of life. They didn’t always get along either. Sure, every so often, they got it right and there were glimpses of greatness. But they disagreed and argued. They had a hard time forgiving and accepting each other. At times, they even found it difficult to keep worshiping together.

Several of the apostles began writing to these believers, instructing them how to practice getting along and living in harmony with one another.

These writings are not presented in the form of a story. They are letters and sermons, delivered by people and for people. They’re historic, but they’re not really a story. This summer may feel a little different, but it’s amazing to read these letters from real people to real people.

To help illustrate these important truths, we’ve wrapped them in a summer-long story about friendship. We’re continuing in July looking at what the New Testament letters have to say about friendship.

Friendship is treating others the way you want to be treated. Each week, we continue looking at a “one another” principle that gives us a framework for loving others the way God loved us. Because these are short verses, we suggest that you take

SpringHill Day Camp

9AM-4PM, July 7-11 If your child will complete K-4th grade this year, then they are in for a big adventure at church this summer! St. Luke’s is partnering with SpringHill Day Camps (www.springhillcamps.com) for five full days of fun. This isn’t your typical day camp, folks! From the climbing wall to the Flying Squirrel to water games and creative crafts to stretch your child’s imagination—they’ll have more fun than they can imagine, while making new friends and learning a few things about God and themselves. Cost is $159/camper and registration can be found online at www.springhillcamps.com/IN/daycamp. Contact Heather Hilbert at hilberth@stlukesumc.com for more information.

Summer Splash

9AM-Noon, July 21-25 A summer of weird, wacky fun is coming for children ages 3 through rising 6th graders! This

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children’s MUSIC

Children’s Music Ministries

We have many musical opportunities for children ages 3-1/2 through Junior High. See “Worship and the Arts” section for details or for more information contact Debra Nethercott (“Miss Deb”) at nethercottd@stlukesumc.com. year, we’re learning how unique God’s love truly is. Watch for registration in church or online. Youth and adults can volunteer in a variety of ways, so contact Heather Hilbert at hilberth@stlukesumc. com if you’d like to help make the week extra special for kids. $25/child, $60 max per family.

Getting Involved

Help Children Get to Church Camp: Volunteer to Drive or Make Lunch

Summer Splash and SpringHill Day Camp will host 52 scholarship kids this summer for these two notto-be-missed adventures for children. That means we’ll need drivers to pick up the children at their homes and deliver them to and from camp (at St. Luke’s). We also need help in making lunches for the children each day. Summer camps run July 7-11 and again July 21-15. Make an impact in the life of one of our Washington Township neighbors.

Contact Sarah Smith at sarah.gamber@gmail.com.

Commission on Children’s Ministries

This leadership team works closely with staff to dream and implement new opportunities for fellowship, hospitality, missions and parent/ volunteer support. We’re always looking for more leaders to come beside us and take Children’s Ministries to the next level. The commission meets monthly to cast vision, fellowship with one another and plan for upcoming events. For more information on this diverse, supportive leadership team, contact Heather Hilbert at hilberth@ stlukesumc.com.

Hospitality Volunteers

We need extra hands to help families with children navigate our church building – to greet new families with a warm smile, to help them register their children for the first time and to guide them to their new classrooms. To be one of these important people, please contact Heather Hilbert at hilberth@stlukesumc.com.

Preschool & PDO St. Luke’s is unique among Indianapolis area programs. We provide an opportunity for children of all ability levels to relate socially to each other, learn from each other and play together. In addition to skill development, our philosophy is that the tolerance and acceptance of people with differences begins at an early age. This is a special opportunity to develop the foundation for Christian attitudes towards individual differences throughout the child’s life. If you have further questions or would like to schedule a tour, please call the Preschool Office at 844-3399. We look forward to another fabulous year as we continue to grow!

Preschool

Classes (9AM-1PM) for three- to five-year-olds are offered in a safe and nurturing Christian environment. All teachers are experienced, qualified, well-trained and strive to maintain strong relationships with the children and their families. Preschool offers a developmentally appropriate curriculum where children may grow socially, creatively, emotionally, cognitively and physically. Children must be three years old by 9/1/2014 to enroll for the 2014-2015 school year.

Parents’ Day Out

Classes (9AM-1PM) are offered for children ages 10 months to three years. PDO was established to provide parents of young children time for themselves on a regular basis. Children participate in structured play in a safe and nurturing Christian environment.

Opportunities are provided for children to learn beginning social skills while having fun.

Children must be 10 months old by 9/1/2014 to enroll for the 2014-2015 school year.

Facebook & Twitter

“Like” The Track on Facebook at St. Luke’s UMC—The Track to get up-todate information about everything happening in Children’s Ministries.

Follow on Twitter: @StLukesTrack, or text “follow @stlukestrack” to 40404 to receive tweets as text messages.

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Our Mission: To welcome all youth and families into loving, Christ-centered relationships where they can get in tune with God’s amazing love and be empowered to transform the world!

Register for any event at www.stlukesumc. com/youth.

Youth Ministries Sunday Morning Options:

Summer 2014 Mission Trips

Jr. High (Rising 6th – 8th Grade)

Mission trips are a wonderful way to serve others whether it be across the world, the country or in our own neighborhood. It is also a great way for students to grow in leadership as they help others.

This year we will have four opportunities for high school students to experience missions. Three of our trips will be through Youth Works. Check out their website for more information! https://www. youthworks.com. All students grades 6-12 are welcome to be a part of the local mission trips.

Sundays, 9:15-10:30AM @ Luke’s Lodge Teens can check out a fun, welcoming atmosphere on Sunday mornings at the Lodge! As of May 4, 5th graders joined Junior High. 8th graders graduated to High School. Come early for game systems, ping pong, foosball, air hockey and pool. At 9:15AM, we head to the chapel for a game, live worship, a message and small groups. See you on Sundays!

High School Youth Group

Our Staff

Kevin Davis, Director of Youth Ministry, davisk@stlukesumc. com; 846-3404 x326 Heather Campbell, Associate Director of Youth Ministry, campbellh@ stlukesumc.com, 846-3404 x346 Mindie Moore, Associate Director for Emerging Adults, moorem@stlukesumc. com; 846-3404 Colleen Baumgartner, Administrative Assistant, baumgartnerc@ stlukesumc.com.

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@LiveInTuneYM

9:15-10:30AM @ Luke’s Lodge High school youth group meets on Sunday mornings in Luke’s Lodge for student-led worship, a brief message, small group breakouts, experiential learning, and time for hanging out with friends.

Whether you’re already plugged in or new to high school youth activities, this is the place to connect!

All high school youth and friends are welcome!

High School Small Groups:

Mission Trips

Wind River, WY or N. Cheyenne, MT July 11-20, High School Local Mission Trip July 31-Aug. 2, Jr. High & High School

Fall Kick-Off Events SUNDAY, AUG. 17 Youth Ministry Parent Meeting 9:15-10:30AM - Great Hall

Small Group Options

High School small groups will resume on August 24th. Look for special opportunities to hang out over the summer!

Fall Kick-Off Party

Contact Kevin Davis or keep in touch via Facebook, Instagram (@liveintuneHS), or Twitter (@liveintuneYM).

6-8PM - Luke’s Lodge

6-8PM - Great Hall

Parent Connection

Youth Ministry Commission This adult leadership team meets monthly and provides support to our youth ministry. This team provides the leadership to help students connect, supports teens through care and scholarships, recruits, trains and thanks volunteers, and provides oversight in how our youth ministry functions! Our meetings are open and those interested are more than welcome to attend. Contact Kevin Davis, davisk@stlukesumc.com for more information. stlukesumc.com/youth

Join our Facebook groups!

@liveintunejh and @liveintunehs

Young Adult Ministries Welcome Mindie!

Mindie Moore joins the staff this month as Associate Director for Emerging Adults. Mindie’s primary emphasis will be 11th and 12th grade high school students, and college and young adults. She’ll provide leadership development, preparation for college, and a continued connection to the congregation through the college years and as a young adult.

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Mindie comes to St. Luke’s after four years of youth ministry in Pasadena, CA. She holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Mindie is married to Zack and has a daughter named Hazel. In her free time, Mindie likes to sing along to Raffi with Hazel, spend time outside, and work on her life goal of visiting all 58 National Parks – five down, 53 to go!

Young Adult Ministries There are many ways to get involved with our young adult group – spiritually, socially and serviceoriented. Our fellowship nights are designed to get you out of your house and engaged with other young adults. We take in concerts, dinners, movies, bowling, putt-putt, local one-time gigs and much more. Get connected with others through small group experiences and social activities, as well as use your gifts and talents to make a difference in the lives of others.

Friday Night Gatherings

Join other young adults who are in their 20s and early 30s on Fridays at 7PM. We alternate weeks of study with social events. Contact Tammy for weekly specifics at tamsler34@gmail.com.

College-Age Ministry and Facebook Group

To connect with others in this group, or keep up to date, check out our Facebook group: “St. Lukes UMC - College Students.”

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Fellowship Elderberries

ReachOut

For more information on Elderberries events or to make reservations, contact Adra Wheeler at 317-253-4914 or 317-846-3404.

New Members Always Welcome

ReachOut is a diverse and inclusive group within the St. Luke’s community offering spiritual support and encouragement to LGBT persons. We strive to lead a life of service to others, achieve Christian maturity and educate ourselves in matters of faith.

For more information, contact Mary Katherine Schnitz at schnitzm@stlukesumc.com.

Encore Thinking about retirement or have recently retired?

We are planning several social (pitch-in) events in homes to facilitate individuals getting to know each other better. For more information, contact Jackie King, jk21@comcast.net or 317-658-4375.

Monthly Dinner

Thursday, July 3, 5PM, Fellowship Hall Our entertainment for the evening will be Mary Ann Barothy, author of A Day at a Time - Doris Day. Ms. Barothy was Doris Day’s personal secretary in the ’70s. She will bring Hollywood memorobilia from her personal collection, along with stories from two years of living in Ms. Day’s home. We ask that you bring a dish to share. A minimum donation of $3 is suggested to help with program costs. First time attendees do not need to bring a dish. Please make reservations with Adra Wheeler (see above).

Monthly Euchre Game

The monthly Elderberries Euchre game will be Saturday, July 19 at 6:45PM in the Parlor. Please bring a snack to share. Direct questions to Adra Wheeler (see above).

Annual Picnic w/Karl Hinkle Music

This year’s Elderberries picnic features all the fun and energy of a Methodist camp revival August 7, 5:30PM at Oak Hill Mansion tent pavilion, 5801 E. 116th St. Carmel, IN. Enjoy Gospel music and a spiritual message, featuring Karl Hinkle Music Ministries, and a catered meal of fried chicken, fried biscuits and apple butter, plus dessert. $14 each. To register contact Adra Wheeler (see above).

Sports Men’s Basketball Open Gym

For adult basketball enthusiasts (16+) who are looking to play friendly pick-up games on Thursday nights from 7:30-9:30PM in the Great Hall. Weekly emails are sent to confirm players for the week.

Contact Chris Lemming at 317-595-8545 or email chris.lemming@anthem.com.

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United Methodist Women (UMW) UMW Reading Group Goes to the Movies

Monday, July 28, 7-8:30PM, Parlor We will be viewing, “The Rape of Europa,” a documentary film about the work of the Monuments Men in saving priceless paintings from Nazi destruction during World War II. Readers are encouraged to read Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History, by Robert Edsel and Bret Witter, before the gathering. Newcomers are always welcome. Childcare is available with two weeks advance notice. For more information, contact Jennifer Todd at jtoddosu@aol.com.

to all women of St. Luke’s. Direct questions to co-chairs Jolynne Wilhoit at 403-2462, wilhoitj@ businessfurnitureindy.com or Lori Chambers 6965965 or lochambers@sbcglobal.net

Sarah Circle Back in September

1PM, Monday Sept. 15, Parlor We are middle- and older-aged women. Our focus is to provide luncheons and receptions for families who have suffered loss of a loved one. We meet the third Monday, September through May in the parlor at 1PM. For more information please contact Esther Childress 257-3382 or estrchild@aol.com.

Hannah Circle Returns in September Hannah Circle welcomes mothers of elementary, middle, high school and college students.

Hannah Circle will meet one Wednesday a month, September through March. Free childcare is provided. Mothers of young children in need of an evening circle are welcome to join us, too.

Direct questions to Dawn Bick at hannahcircle@ gmail.com.

White Cross Guild

White Cross Guild provides volunteers to participate in activities supporting Methodist Hospital. Meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 9AM-2PM at Methodist Medical Plaza, 151 Pennsylvania Parkway (103rd/Meridian) in the first floor community room to prepare gauze squares used in surgery. Bring a lunch. Contact Marguerite Moehn at 317-873-1956 or Barb Querry at 317879-0543.

UMW Circle Meetings:

Eve Circle to Resume in August

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 9:30-11:30AM, Fellowship Hall We invite all mothers to join us for fellowship, service projects and spiritual growth. Eve Circle meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 9:30-11:30AM. Free childcare available. For more information or to receive email updates, please contact evecircle@yahoo.com

Mary Magdalene Circle to Resume in September

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6:30-8PM, Parlor Mary Magdalene Circle membership is open

UMW At-Home Helpers

Need help with paperwork, baking, sewing, knitting, making phone calls or with other projects or services? Or perhaps you are available to assist someone else with one or more of these services.

Please contact Sandra Pirkle at 317-733-4183 or skpirkle@indy.rr.com.

New Life Circle

Join the “Single Gals” of all ages for movie night: a chick flick with friends new and old on Friday, July 18. Wear your favorite slippers, bring a favorite picnic food to share, and meet us in the Parlor at 6PM, where popcorn and drinks will be waiting. Direct questions to Nancy at 341-5032 or nhopper@iupui.edu, or Cathy at 334-7821.

For specific times, dates and locations of upcoming UMW events, check the calendar at http:// www.stlukesumc. com/news/calendars/ or email the contact person listed.

UMW Cookbook

The UMW cookbook will be available for purchase at all UMW events by contacting Allison Flickinger at Allisonflickinger@ yahoo.com. It contains over 500 recipes donated by St. Luke’s members and their families and friends. Cost: $10, proceeds benefit UMW missions.

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Member Care ‘We look for each other on Sundays’ Section Hosts Welcome New Friends in 10:45AM Service

Ever wander into a new place with a lot of people, and feel alone in the crowd?

Guests of St. Luke’s have a little extra help in a situation like that. Section Hosts, assigned to a particular area of the Sanctuary, offer a little special attention to help guests feel welcome, comfortable and informed. “(It’s a) Terrific way to meet new people and to stay in touch with others,” Brandi Russell-Eastwood says. Section Hosts introduce guests to each other and to longer-term members, developing a sense of community of the worshipers in their section. Even newcomers are getting into the action.

“I wanted to use my hospitality gifts in this way, partly to get to know people, since I’m new They sit in my section week to St. Luke’s. In this short time I to week. I have started to have become acquainted with think about them and pray for some really great people. They sit in my section week to week. I them during the week. have started to think about them - Sheryl Mullins and pray for them during the week. We look for each other on To learn how you can be part of this Sundays,” says Sheryl Mullins. ministry, contact Kim King, Section Hosts also learn to sense when an individual might benefit from care kingk@stlukesumc.com or call the ministry, whether they are a first-time guest or a long-time member. church office: 317-846-3404.

“I’m so happy that St. Luke’s has a non-traditional service,” Sue Harris says.

“I want to help visitors to the service see we are a welcoming community as the first impression of the church. While greeting people I don’t know, I have met many members of the church, as well as visitors!

We get to share our excitement about the church and our new service.”

Blood Pressure Screening

Sunday, July 13, C110 No caffeine or tobacco use 30 minutes prior to your screening for a more accurate reading. Sponsored

by St. Luke’s Health Ministries, the second Sunday of each month.

New Caregiver Support Group

Aug. 19 (Third Tuesdays of the month), 6:30-8PM Main Office Conference Room Feeling squeezed by your responsibility to maturing children and aging parents? Since 2006, the term “sandwich generation” appeared as a new entry in the Oxford English and Merriam Webster dictionaries.There are no rehearsals for this new role in which many find themselves caring for aging parents just as they prepare to be empty nesters.

In her book Stitches, Anne Lamott writes: “... in the cold wind, if you can lean against others, none of you will blow away. You keep each other from falling or help each other get back up. Someone holds out a hand ... or you may hold out a hand, and a person in need reaches for it and hangs on.”

On August 19 a new support group for those caring for loved ones will meet (and the third Tuesday of each month after that) in the Main Office Conference Room. Contact Tina Voelker (dtsnag@ sbcglobal.net) or Leanne Jackson (LRJackson57@ gmail.com) for more information.

Help through the hard places

Sunshine, joy and outdoor fun are often associated with the summer months. However, the sadness and pain that sometimes accompany illness, job loss, or relationship difficulties may occur at anytime.

St. Luke’s Stephen Ministers are trained, caring Christian friends who walk with you during your time of difficulty. Men are matched with men and women with women for confidential one-on-one weekly meetings. For information on being paired with a Stephen Minister, contact Mary Katherine Schnitz at 317-846-3404 or Schnitzm@stlukesumc. com.

Grief Ministries New: 8-Week Grief Group to Launch September 10

The loss of a loved one forces us to learn to live differently. While you will never “get over” the loss of a loved one, you can heal and rebuild; you can be

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Healing Under Group Support

2PM Sundays in the Parlor, with dinner out at 4PM HUGS is an on-going group for anyone who has lost a spouse or significant life partner. Contact: Marsha Hutchinson, marsha2944@gmail.com.

HOPE

Monthly, 2nd Tuesday, 7PM, Spiritual Life Center For any couple or single parent who has lost a baby to miscarriage, fetal demise, stillbirth, or early infant death due to genetic issues, S.I.D.S, or any other. For more information contact Marsha Hutchinson at marsha2944@gmail.com.

HOPE Memorial Garden

A memorial garden located on the west side of St. Luke’s for any perinatal or infant loss. Memorial engraved plaques may be ordered and mounted on the brick garden wall. For information contact Marci and Jim Harenberg at 317-705-0771.

Men’s Spousal Loss Grief Group Every Thursday from 1-2PM in Luke’s Lodge (building located behind St. Luke’s) This men’s group will meet for fellowship and

support and to allow a safe and confidential place to “say it all” with other men who understand this complex journey. “real men” do cry and also “real men” laugh and even drink coffee together!

Whether you have lost a spouse recently or years ago, or know of someone in the community who needs support, you are invited to join. For more information, call Bob Shive at 317-253-8184.

Dad’s Child Loss Grief Group

For any father who has lost a young adult child. The Dad’s group meets every Tuesday at 7AM for light breakfast at the Hilton Indianapolis North Hotel, 8181 N. Shadeland, and Thursdays at 7AM at Denny’s at I-65/Greenwood Exit.

Support Groups Chronic Pain Support Group

Monday, July 21, 6:30PM, N101/102 A support group for patients with all types of neuropathic and fibromyalgia pain and for their families and friends. No registration is required.

Questions? Contact Dr. Meg Frazer at 317-844-2903 or margaret.L.frazer@pfizer.com.

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Support Groups also include: •

ALS Caregiver Support Group • ALS Patient Support Group • Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People • Lupus Foundation Support Group • POCHA (parents of children with food allergies) • Resolve Peer Meeting (Infertility issues) Meeting details available at stlukesumc.com, or call the Main Office 317-846-3404 for more information.

Family Support Group

Wednesday, July 9, 6:30PM, Conference Room Emotional and spiritual support for families who have a member abusing drugs or alcohol.

Adult ADD Support Group

Thursday, July 17, 7-8:30PM, W125. Support for adults with ADD. For more information call Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 x365.

Is God Calling You...

to Stephen Ministry?

Training classes begin on Tuesday, September 2.

Have you ever considered becoming a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministry is a wonderful way to grow in your faith by serving your neighbor. Stephen Ministers meet one-onone with people in difficult situations: a person recovering from an illness; a parent of young children who feels pulled in too many directions; someone trying to make a new life

after a divorce. With a little training and experience, could you be that supportive person? We invite you to pray about it. Maybe God is calling you to this service. Applications are available on our website. Click on: >>Resource Center >>File Cabinet >>Member Care. If you have questions, please call Mary Katherine at 317-846-3404 or email Schnitzm@ stlukesumc.com

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Questions? Contact Stephanie Eckert, Inclusion and Social Justice Committee, at seckert511@ gmail.com.

St. Luke’s Servant Day

To sign up online, go to www.stlukesumc.com and follow the links to Servant Day.

Join hundreds of St. Luke’s servants on Saturday, August 2, for a day that leaves no doubt that this congregation cares about its neighbors! We’ll gather in the morning for breakfast, then disperse to serve our neighboring community at a variety of different project sites.

Saturday, Aug. 2

A special thank you to Hoosier Village for their Servant Day Sponsorship.

8:00 - 8:45AM Breakfast • Great Hall 8:45 - 9:00AM “Send-Off” 9:00 - 1:00PM On Site at Your Project STEP 1: Select a project and sign up. (Online or at the Outreach Post in the Narthex on Sunday mornings in July.)

STEP 2: Your project team leader will share specific information about your project, including directions to your work site.

STEP 3: Show up at 8AM on Aug. 2 for breakfast (courtesy of the Stephen Ministers) and be part of an 8:45AM Servant Send Off in Great Hall. A freewill offering for breakfast will support St. Luke’s Benevolent Fund.

STEP 4: Depart for your designated site and spend the day making your life better by helping others!

Project Descriptions

Projects marked with this symbol are deemed “family friendly.” Individual project leaders can offer additional guidance regarding the participation of young children for each project.

Arthur Jordan YMCA

Location: 8400 Westfield Boulevard Team Leaders: Ann & Bill Smith (annahsmith7@gmail.com and awsmith7z@ gmail.com) Volunteers are needed at the Jordan YMCA to assist with a variety of both indoor and outdoor clean-up projects—in the camp area, the preschool area, and the fitness center.

There may also be some office work. Prior to Servant Day, the team leaders will advise of any tools or supplies to bring.

Back-to-School Extravaganza Prep

Location: St. Luke’s Fellowship Hall Team Leader: Buffy Perkins (buffyaperkins@ sbcglobal.net) Volunteers for this project will help set up various areas of the church for the Back-toSchool Extravaganza that will take place on Sunday, Aug. 3, at St. Luke’s. We’ve been collecting donations to provide backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, shoes, clothes and a day of entertainment for children in schools right in our neighborhood: Fox Hill, Spring Mill, Greenbriar, Northview and Westlane. On Servant Day, volunteers will assist in setting up different “shops” where the students will select items they need for the school year. Please see St. Luke’s website if you would also like to help the Extravaganza beyond Servant Day.

Bread for the World

Location: St. Luke’s, (Room Number TBA) Team Leader: Jessie Bair-Wilkening (jmbair07@hotmail.com) Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation’s leaders to end hunger at home and abroad. Together we can help build the commitment and environment needed to overcome hunger and poverty.

Volunteers on this team will help bring us one step closer to this goal by writing letters to Congress on issues of importance in fighting hunger.

Craine House

Location: 6130 North Michigan Road Team Leader: Lucretia Scammahorn (lscammahorn@comcast.net) The Garden will be leading a group of volunteers in a project at Craine House, a workrelease facility which offers women convicted of non-violent felonies to reside with their preschool-age children while they serve their sentences. Services provide opportunities for the women to develop vocational, educational, parenting and relationship skills—preparing the women to return to the community better able to ensure a better future for themselves and their children.

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East 10th St. UMC Youth & Children Center

Location: 2327 East 10th St. Team Leader: Cathy Bonser-Neal (cbneal@gmail.com) The mission of the East Tenth Street United Methodist Children and Youth Center is to provide a safe place where the spiritual, emotional, educational, and physical needs of children, youth, and their families are responded to in a holistic approach. Volunteers will work on a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks, including landscaping work around the building and playground area, indoor beautification projects, and administrative work for the classrooms.

Fox Hill Elementary

Location: 802 Fox Hill Drive (Between Kessler and Hoover) Team Leaders: Julie Hunt (jhunt824@ yahoo.com) & Sharon Wilkins (indywilks@yahoo.com) This project will again help Fox Hill Elementary get ready for the new school year. Volunteers will work inside and out during the morning doing things like trimming bushes, weeding, planting, cleaning classrooms, organizing school supplies, dusting, making copies and helping teachers set up their classrooms.

Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek

Location: 2990 W. 71st Street (Just west of Michigan Road) Team Leader: John Guild (jkguild@lilly.com) The Glick Center provides an array of services for the unmet needs of economically disadvantaged households.

Volunteers will help clean classrooms, sort and store educational and recreational materials, and help out with some office work. Outside volunteers will be busy weeding, cleaning the grounds, and cleaning outside windows. There are opportunities for teens and adults. Let us know if you have any physical restrictions.

Please bring garden tools, cleaning supplies, or a light toolbox.

Greenbriar Elementary

Location: 8201 Ditch Road Team Leader: Bill Eckert (wjeckert@aol. com) and Ronnie Bell The project will help make Greenbriar Elementary shine as it prepares for a new school year. Volunteer jobs will include inside and outside tasks such as trimming bushes, weeding, planting, cleaning classrooms, organizing school supplies, dusting, making copies and helping teachers set up their classrooms.

If you plan to work outside, please bring any yard equipment you can (trimmers, shovels, rakes, etc.).

Indiana Center for Children & Families, Inc.

Location: 1431 North Delaware Team Leader: Sandi French (sfrench@ mhai.net) The mission of the Indiana Center for Children and Families is to support families by improving children’s mental wellness. Its vision is to promote healing and bring hope to the lives of children, adolescents and families affected by child abuse, social emotional and behavioral needs, and life challenges.

Volunteers will work on a variety of indoor and outdoor projects, including landscaping, painting, and working on a “honey-do” list.

Indiana School for the Blind

Location: 7725 College Avenue Team Leader: Matt Russell (squarerootofsix@comcast.net) The Indiana School for the Blind has

opportunities for volunteers of all ages, although the work will be physical and all outdoors. Much of the work will be cleaning up the grounds near the greenhouse to support the use of the facility by the students. Please bring gloves, hat, yard tools and water bottle.

Indiana Youth Group

Location: 2943 E. 46th Street Team Leaders: Stephanie Eckert (seckert511@gmail.com) and Anita Sloat (anita.sloat@ihrindy.com) Indiana Youth Group (IYG) provides safe places and confidential environments where self-identified LGBT and questioning youth are empowered through programs, support services, social and leadership opportunities, and community service. Volunteers at IYG will help support the youth by assisting with projects such as yard clean up, weeding, cleaning the stove, cleaning out the food pantry, and reorganizing areas such as the basement and art studio. Outdoor workers should bring gloves and yard tools.

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Kids Against Hunger

Location: Kid’s Against Hunger Hamilton County Packing Center, 15335 Endeavor Dr., Ste. 101, Noblesville, IN 46060 Team Leader: Pam Hamilton (pamham52@gmail.com) Kids Against Hunger is an organization whose mission is to significantly reduce the number of hungry and starving children in the USA and throughout the world. Volunteers of all ages are needed on Servant Day to help assemble 12,000 meals to be shipped to hungry children and their families here in Indianapolis.

Outreach Ministries surrounding areas. Volunteers will help clean the house, to make it hospitable to the homeless teens. Volunteers should bring gloves and, if possible, cleaning supplies, paper towels, brooms, dust pans, mops, canister vacuums, etc. This project is appropriate for teens and adults.

Nora Elementary

Location: 1000 East 91st Street (Corner of 91st & College Ave.) Team Leader: Nate Montgomery (n8withan8@gmail.com) Tasks will include work inside and outside on suchprojects as trimming bushes, weeding, planting outside, cleaning classrooms, organizing school supplies, dusting, making copies and helping teachers set up their classrooms.

Volunteers of all ages are welcome. For those planning to work outside, please bring any yard equipment you can—such as trimmers, shears, shovels, rakes, gloves, wheelbarrows, etc.

Outreach, Inc.

Location: 2822 East New York St. Team Leader: Jackie Reed (jsrmolar@ sbcglobal.net) Outreach, Inc., serves homeless and at-risk youth in Indianapolis and

Location: St. Luke’s Identity Gallery 2nd Floor Narthex East End Team Leader: Betty Brandt (brandtb@stlukesumc.com) Volunteers with this project will assist the Spiritual Life Center’s Art Ministry by helping hang art exhibits in both galleries.

Art may also be hung in other areas of the building. If you have a drill that will go through cement block, please notify team leader Betty Brandt. This project is suited for those 18 and over.

Thrifty Threads

Military Letter Writing

Location: St. Luke’s (Room TBA) Team Leader: Cheryl Wyatt (singwithcheryl@gmail.com) Volunteers will write cards and notes of thanks, encouragement, and news from home to men and women who are serving overseas in the United States military.

Children are also welcome to participate in this project by writing notes and/or drawing pictures. Join us as we send a “touch of home” to those serving in the military to ensure our freedom.

St. Luke’s Hanging of Artwork

SAWS—Ramp Building

Locations TBA for Two Projects Team Leader: Jim Hamilton (jhamilton42@comcast.net) Join the SAWS ministry for one or two of their Servant Day ramp construction projects for wheelchair-bound area residents in need of a way to enter and leave their homes. Project locations will be announced closer to Servant Day. Experienced and new volunteers welcome. Youth 12-years and older are also welcome. Six to eight volunteers are needed for each project. Project leaders will advise volunteers of any equipment to bring. For additional information on SAWs, you may go to www.facebook. com/sawsramps.

St. Luke’s Labyrinth

Location: Behind Luke’s Lodge Team Leader: Betty Brandt (brandtb@stlukesumc.com) If you wish to spend your Servant Day volunteer time helping at St. Luke’s, there is an opportunity to provide support to the Spiritual Life Center ministry by assisting with weeding and doing other general maintenance in the daylily labyrinth. Bring gloves, trowels, small clippers, and buckets or containers for weeds and clippings. You may also want to bring a kneeler. All ages are welcome.

Location: 1501 West 86th Street (West of Marsh at 86th and Ditch) Team Leader: Sandy Messerall (lelani1943@sbcglobal.net) Thrifty Threads sells new and gently used clothing and household items in support of the Julian Center. Volunteer opportunities include sorting and organizing donated merchandise, and organizing the sales floor.

Vida Nueva Ministries

Location: 2801 West Washington Street Team Leader: Jeff Blacker (jeff_blacker@yahoo.com) Vida Nueva Ministries believes first generation Hispanic immigrant families should know and experience the love and hope of Christ. St. Luke’s and Vida Nueva’s volunteers will work together on projects such as repurposing an office into a gallery to display immigrant children’s art and stories, repurposing another office into a Sunday School classroom, and replacing windows in the basement, which is the location of the church kitchen, food pantry, and gathering area.

Outreach Ministries LOCAL service opportunities

Fletcher Place Community Center

those with experience in medical equipment and facilities maintenance. For registration and more information call 317-823-9390 for Health Team Leader Donald Griffith or Education Team Leader Marilyn Griffith. Sign up at www.stlukesumc.com/ outreach/global. Cost: $2,900 to $3,400

Fletcher Place is located on the southeast side of downtown Indy. FPCC works to break the cycle of poverty through immediate aid, educational and life-skill programs. Each month St. Luke’s volunteers help serve breakfast and dinner to the community. Breakfast dates are July 8, 10, 18, 22, & 29 and August 5, 7, 15, 19 & 26. Food, paper goods and cash donations are needed. Contact Lucretia Scammahorn at 317-299-9472 for more information. Dinner volunteers are needed to cook, transport and serve meals July 21 & 23 and August 18 & 27. Sign up on the bulletin board in the Communications Center (by the photo copiers in the main office), or call Kay Horton at 317-2539833 for more information.

Sommers Neuman jsommersneuman@gmail. com

Sierra Leone Winter Mission Trips Need Heath/Education Workers

Hands-on Mission Work Trip With Midwest Mission Distribution

Sierra Leone Partners (Health and Education) will take teams to work with UMC health and education leaders in Sierra Leone, West Africa as they grapple with life issues in delivery of health care and primary education. Fifteen-day trips (with options of a shorter 10-day experience) will leave Indianapolis on January 15 and January 29. Health Teams need persons with teaching experience such as nurses, hospital/practice administrators, physicians, ultrasound and lab techs and other allied health care professionals. Also needed are

Volunteer to support St. Luke’s English as a New Language classes

St. Luke’s offers English as a New Language classes to area learners of all ages. Along with the classes, an evening meal and childcare are provided.

Volunteer now to support this important ministry: We need table leaders to work with students, childcare providers and kitchen help. Wednesdays in Sept., 5:30-8PM in Fellowship Hall. Contact Julie

Midwest Mission Distribution Center (MMDC) near Springfield, IL, welcomes, feeds and houses work teams to support their mission. Related to the North Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, MMDC reaches out to people in need locally, nationally and globally by packing disaster relief items. From Sept. 14-19, volunteers will organize donations and help fulfill services of the organization. To learn more visit www. midwestmissiondc.org. Register by Sept. 1 at www. stlukesumc.com/outreach/national/. Cost of the trip is $200 plus transportation, and includes meals.

Direct questions to outreach@stlukesumc.com.

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Cleaning out those closets? Should you be?

If you run across some gently used athletic shoes, consider sharing them with someone else. Outreach Inc., our ministry partner that works with homeless youth is always in need of sneakers free of holes. Drop off donations at the Outreach Post on Sunday mornings in the West Passage. We’ll get them to the right feet for you. And while you’re being generous, maybe throw in some new socks, too. Direct questions to Jackie Reed at jsmolar@ sbcglobal.net.

Handy? Help Family Center

If you can swing a hammer or fix stuff, consider this outreach opportunity: Help Indiana Center for Children & Families catch up on their “honey do” maintenance list. Choose your own hours, based on the daily facility schedule. Contact Sandi French at sfrench@mhai.net for more information.

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Outreach Ministries

Back-to-School Extravaganza Sunday, Aug. 3 • 2-5PM • St. Luke’s

Children get a huge boost to their self-esteem when arriving at school the first day with a backpack full of supplies, new shoes and a new haircut. Our goal is to provide a one-stop-shop where families can find many of the items they need to get the school year off to a great start.

Last year we had a huge turnout for our inaugural event with more than 750 students in attendance.

We anticipate serving 1,000 students this year.

Donations Needed In order to provide the school supplies to over 1,000 children we need the support of our church family. We estimate that it will cost $20 per child to provide a backpack and all necessary school supplies. You can sponsor a child by providing a monetary donation of $20 or by shopping for school supplies for a student in need. Donations can be made via the website or in person at the Outreach Post in the West Passage on Sundays. A shopping list for the school may also be picked up at the Outreach Post or online.

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are crucial to make the Backto-School Extravaganza a success. Last year we were truly overwhelmed by our church family’s support.

The families in attendance felt welcomed by all the volunteers, who were easily identified in the red shirts they wore. Volunteers will be needed on the day of the event on Aug. 3, as well as on

Servant Day, Aug. 2, to set up for the event. If you are interested in volunteering please stop by the Outreach Post or sign up on the St. Luke’s webpage at www.stlukesumc.com/outreach.

Sponsorship Opportunities This year we are excited to announce that we have partnered with many organizations within the surrounding community to provide needed items such as clothing, books, new shoes, food and entertainment. These include the United Methodist Women, Second Presbyterian Church, Union Chapel United Methodist Church, Northminster Presbyterian Church, and Jordan YMCA. These organizations have the same goals to serve the children of Washington Township. They will provide both monetary support and volunteers to ensure that this event is a huge success. If you or your organization is interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Buffy Perkins at buffyaperkins@sbcglobal.net for more information.

The Back-to-School Extravaganza seeks to create a relationship with families who walk through our doors. Many of the families who attended our inaugural event also attended our Fall Festival, Thanksgiving meal, Summer Camps, and are currently participating in our English as a New Language class. We plan to continue all of these opportunities again this year. Our hope is to develop relationships with our neighbors and impact their lives.

St. Luke’s has a strong tradition of being an outwardly focused church. Throughout our 60-year history, many of our community and world mission efforts have impacted people and changed lives. Outreach Ministries continues to be an integral part of the St. Luke’s vision. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with current organizations associated with St. Luke’s, as well as creating new partnerships. In doing so, we will fulfill our ultimate mission to find and give hope to others.

With your input and suggestions, the Outreach Commission has selected a number of service organizations that are a good fit for St. Luke’s. We are covenanting with these organizations as part of our mission strategy to serve neighbors near and far. For details on these partners, please find the flyer called, “Reaching Out In Partnership.”

Please direct any questions to Julie Hunt (jhunt824@yahoo.com) or David Gard (davidgard104@aol.com). Julie and David serve as the Co-Directors of Outreach Partnerships. We look forward to learning more about the exciting work currently being done by our active members all across our local and global community.

Outreach Partners Global Interfaith Partnership

Relationship Manager, Steve Tarr (sdtarr@aol.com)

Vida Nueva Ministries

Relationship Manager, Jeff Blacker (jeff_blacker@yahoo.com)

Hearts and Hope for Haiti

Relationship Manager, Gary and Kay Walla (KayWalla@aol.com)

Fletcher Place

Relationship Manager, TBD. We are in need of a leader for this position

E. 10th United Methodist Children & Youth Center Relationship Manager, Cathy Bonser-Neal (cbneal@gmail.com)

Indiana Center for Children & Families, Inc. Relationship Manager, Sandi French (sfrench@mhai.net)

Family Health Ministries

Relationship Managers, Dave and Jamalyn Williamson (outreach@ stlukesumc.com)

Outreach, Inc.

Relationship Manager, Jackie Reed (jsrmolar@sbcglobal.net)

Sierra Leone Health & Educational Partners Relationship Manager, Don and Marilyn Griffith (drdongriffith@aol.com)

Feed Every One Relationship Manager, Vicki Knapke (vlkchiro@sbcglobal.net)

Servants At Work (SAWs) Relationship Manager, Paul Snyder (psnyder1@indy.rr.com)

St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation. We envision being transformed by God and transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive, Christ-like community.

Leadership Summit Speakers ‘Blew me away!’

Allen Catherine Kagina Commissioner General, Uganda Revenue Authority

This year’s line up promises excellence again, including those pictured

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hen St. Luke’s leaders set out in 2013 to craft a vision for the next five years for this congregation, they got an unexpected boost from an event that inspired and better equipped them to lead the process: the Global Leadership Summit. As a result, this year, they hope to double enrollment of participants from St. Luke’s.

Mark and Judi Hosfeld are leading a charge to sign up 200 leaders this year for the Global Leadership Summit, 8:30AM-5:30PM, Aug. 14-15, Grace Church, Noblesville, IN. (A $250 value, St. Luke’s guests can register for $129).

The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day, worldclass leadership event experienced by more than 170,000 leaders around the world, representing more than 14,000 churches. It’s telecast live from Willow Creek’s campus (near Chicago) every August. This event is crafted to infuse vision, skill development and inspiration for leaders for the transformation of local congregations.

“I remember the first morning being blown away by the speakers and knowing I can improve my own leadership capabilities from every one of these speakers,” said Tom Lange, St. Luke’s volunteer representative to Fox Hill Elementary outreach efforts.

A Kenyan clergyman, who described a leadership practice called “viral leadership,” told the participants

that he surrounded himself with emerging leaders, who were then exposed first-hand to his vision— and learning how to implement it “on the job.” Lange came back from the event and adapted his own leadership style in his work at Eli Lilly & Co., until his retirement.

“Now I’m using what I learned in volunteer capacities,” he said.

“I have to say how empowered I felt when it was over,” said Jilliane Pruiett, systems administrator at St. Luke’s, who came home and enrolled in a Master’s program to study organizational development, even as she continues her position at St. Luke’s.

Rob Wineland, CEO of a local company, came back from the event and trained his staff on some of the leadership techniques he learned for businesses. He plans to bring his leadership team to this year’s summit.

The opportunity to learn leadership skills in a faithbased context appeals to the Hosfelds who will attend for the first time this year. Registration includes all conference materials and break refreshments. Hosfelds will invite the entire group of participants from St. Luke’s to a pre-event gathering on what to expect and a post-event gathering to strategize on how to apply what is learned at St. Luke’s. For more information and to obtain the St. Luke’s discount code, contact Marsha Thompson, 846-3404, x304, or thompsonm@ stlukesumc.com.

“I remember the first morning being blown away by the speakers ... I can improve my own leadership capabilities from every one of these speakers.”­ – Tom Lange, retired Eli Lilly Co. executive & St. Luke’s outreach team member

Erica Ariel Fox New York Times Best-selling Author; President of Mobius Executive Leadership

Jeffrey Immelt President and CEO, GE

Susan Cain Best-selling Author; Viral TED Speaker on The Power of Introverts

Tyler Perry Filmmaker, Actor and Philanthropist