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 AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
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
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.
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
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GET CONNECTED
E STATE 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
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY INTEREST MEETING
AUGUST 3 • FOLLOWING SERVICES AT NORTH INDY
On August 3 and 31, we are inviting people who are interested in joining or learning more about Disciple Bible Study to join us for an information session. Disciple Bible Study is a program designed to help individuals grow in their faith through in-depth study of the Bible. The end goal? Spiritual transformation! No registration required; just show up!
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 and Sean Penn. This is a thought provoking story of a 1950s 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
BASE CAMP
AUGUST 17 FROM 12 - 3 PM
The calendar year gets its own New Years celebration every January and now so does the kickoff to the ministry year! Base Camp is our one day launch event to get all our leaders ready for the fall. Come, ready to be inspired and receive all the information you need to thrive in leadership. Connect with others over lunch and then worship together. Breakouts will follow after with your ministry areas. Learn more and register to attend at stlukesumc.com/basecamp
TAIZÉ CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE
THIRD MONDAYS • AUGUST 18 FROM 5:30 – 6:00 PM
In times of relentless busyness and anxiety, when the clamor and turmoil of life can be overwhelming, you are invited to come away for 30 minutes to let yourself dwell in the presence of Christ with stillness, prayer, and song. This service is on the third Monday of each month. To learn more and register head to stlukesumc.com/ care
TRUCK TOWN
AUGUST 23 FROM 9 AM - 12 PM
QUIET HOUR FROM 9 AM - 10 AM
Do you have a vehicle-loving kid, neighbor, or grandkid? If the answer is yes, bring your whole family to Truck Town at St. Luke’s, where kids will be invited to explore inside and out all kinds of trucks and vehicles. Learn more and register at stlukesumc. com/trucktown
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP INTERESTED? LET US KNOW.
If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you are not alone. We are exploring the launch of a Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group this September. This group would offer a safe, compassionate space to connect with others, share without judgment, and move toward healing. We are currently gauging interest and hope to hear from at least 10 individuals who may want to participate or know someone who might benefit. Interested in learning more? Head to stlukesumc.com/ suicidelosssupport
MAKE AN IMPACT
FILL A BAG OF FOOD FOR A FAMILY HELP FIGHT HUNGER!
St. Luke’s has been approached by a Washington Township preschool that has ten families struggling to feed their families over the weekend. We have committed to bringing them ten plastic grocery bags a week that are filled with kid-friendly food to help them get through the weekend. Could you be one of ten people who donate a bag of food for one of these families? To learn more and sign up to help head to stlukesumc.com/ foodforfamilies
LUKE’S LEADERS CALL-OUT MEETINGS
AUGUST 6 & AUGUST 10
As 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
Carolyn Ewing on the death of her husband, Charles Ewing, who passed away on July 17th. Visitation will take place on August 4th from 4pm to 6pm at Flanner Buchanan- Zionsville.
Dawn Fitch, Kimberley Seigel, and Christopher Knarr on the death of their mother, Helen Knarr Kelley, who passed away on July 18th. Memorial visitation will be held on August 8th from 5-7pm and service on August 9th at 11am at Flanner Buchanan-Washington Park North.
Alexandra Loewen on the death of her husband, Greg Loewen, who passed away on July 19th. Memorial services will take place on August 3rd with visitation from 1:30-3:30 and service at 3:30 at St. Luke’s UMC.
Maria Cox Profit, Taneal Bartrum, Destiny Buckmaster on the death of Stevie Cox, who passed away on July 20th. Memorial services will take place on July 28th with visitation from 11-1pm and service at 1pm at Armes-Hunt Life Celebration Funeral Home, in Fairmount, IN.
Michael Branic, Carol Erickson, Peggy Warren and Barbara Davis, on the death of their father, William (Bill) Branic, who passed away on July 21st. Memorial services will take place on August 15th at 1:30 at Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Opening Hymn | Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above #126 (4 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
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Aleze M. Fulbright
Turn and Greet
Anthem | I Lift Up My Head
Prayer | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
Kids Dismissal
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs
Offertory | I’m Feeling Fine
Doxology
Scripture Reading | Luke 5:4-11
Message | Rev. Dr. Aleze M. Fulbright
Closing Hymn | Be Thou My Vision #451 (3 vs.)
Benediction
If you enjoyed the performance by Circle City Sound and want to hear more, they will perform a show titled “Circle City Sound Goes Broadway” on Saturday, August 16, at 7 PM at the Tarkington Theatre in the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel, IN. Tickets are available at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office, at TheCenterPresents.org, or by calling 317-343-3800.
