Live Nativity program_December 22, 2018

December 22 | 2 & 4PM

Live Nativity presents

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HEAVEN

Your Gifts Change Lives 100% of the proceeds from today’s Live Nativity offering will support St.Luke’s mission and outreach neighborhood initiatives to our Washington Township neighbors. These efforts include items such as rent, heat, school supplies, transportation and other basic needs.

Thank you for being a blessing in this season of joy!

Live Nativity: Breath of Heaven cast Narrators................................Lauren Walawender & Michael Davidson Joseph...................................................................... Joseph Weingartner Mary............................................................................Daria Weingartner Inn Keeper’s Wife........................................................... Leigh Ann Stadt

Welcome to St. Luke’s We are so glad you’ve chosen to bring your family to this annual program that has become a St. Luke’s tradition.

Whether you’re a long-time member of our church or this is your first time here, we hope you feel welcome.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ST. LUKE’S We invite you to take a “Connect” brochure located in the pew pocket in front of your seat. Inside you’ll find opportunities to learn more about our church and our pastors. If you would like for us to be in touch, simply fill out the form and drop it in the offering basket as it passes.

NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE? While this is a joyful season, for some it is a painful reminder of personal cares. If you have a burden that is hard to bear alone, we stand ready to accompany you. Please contact us at 317-846-3404 or email Pastor Regina at proctorr@stlukesumc. com to arrange a time to share your concern.

Inn Keeper................................................................................ Gary Dyer Shepherds.........................Nicole and Preston Black, Hannah Buis,

Dave Duba, Clarence Ebersole, Matt Russell, Win Smith Kings........................................ Keith Young, Ernie Myette, Todd Trabue Angels......................................................Angela Agresti, Tyler McCants Singers from the St. Luke’s Chancel Choir.........directed by Jeff Rogers St. Luke’s Orchestra..........................................Director: Robert Zehr,

Administrator: Margaret Spilker

Director................................................................................. Robert Zehr Stage Manager......................................................................... Rob Stadt Asst. Stage Manager................................................ Courtnie Janikowski Costumes....................................................................... Leigh Ann Stadt Lights................................................................................James Jackson Spot Lights..................................... Meghann Bowman, Ellen Madinger Sound...................................................................................... Del Cotrell Animal Handlers.................................... Judy Davis, Elizabeth Frazer,

Natalie Frazer, Jessica Frazer Special thanks to Jim Keller, Dave Lear, Jim Morrow and all the St.Luke’s Chancel Choir Singers.

Musical Numbers EMMANUEL SHALL COME............................................................................................... Choir and Congregation THE PROMISE............................................................................................................................Narrators and Choir COME, THOU LONG EXPECTED JESUS.................................. Lauren Walawender, Michael Davidson and Choir MAGNIFICAT................................................................................................................................. Daria Weingartner CALL HIS NAME .................Lauren Walawender & Michael Davidson, Angela Agresti, Tyler McCants and Choir YOU FOLLOW............................................................................ Joseph Weingartner, Daria Weingartner and Choir BREATH OF HEAVEN........................................................Lauren Walawender, Angela Agresti and Tyler McCants EMMANUEL IS BORN MEDLEY........................................................................................ Choir and Congregation WELCOME TO OUR WORLD..................... Leigh Ann Staedt, Gary Dyer, Daria Weingartner, Joseph Weingartner AT THE FEET OF JESUS.................................................................................................. Keith Young, Full company Arranged by RUSSELL MAULDIN Created by RUSSELL MAULDIN and SUE C. SMITH

EMMANUEL SHALL COME

EMMANUEL IS BORN MEDLEY

Hail the heav’n born Prince of Peace Hail, the Son of Righteousness Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings

Shepherd, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong?

Say what may the tidings be Which inspire your heav’nly song?

Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die Born to raise the sons of earth Born to give them second birth

Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the new born King Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled!

Hark the herald angels sings Glory to the new born King.

Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With t’angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem

Sing, choir of Angels Sing in Exultation O sing all ye bright hosts to heav’v above!

Glory to God, All glory in the highest!

O Come, let us adore Him. O Come, let us adore Him. O Come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord!

Hark the herald angels sing.

Glory to the newborn King Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning.

Jesus to Thee be all glory giv’n Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing!

O come let us adore him.

O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him Christ the Lord.

Welcome, Friends!

The activities that bring you to St. Luke’s during this holiday season present an opportunity for you to get to know this faith community just a little better—and vice versa! We invite you to take advantage of the many opportunities we offer to deepen your holiday experience. Blessings on your faith journey.

We hope it leads you back here soon. If it’s your first visit, please stop by our Welcome Center to learn more. We especially want to invite you to worship tomorrow morning for a very special dramatic monologue titled: Fear Not, You Are Needed told by Joseph, Mary’s fiance’. Worship times are listed below. Nursery is provided for all services.

After today’s program, we invite you to bring your family to the Fellowship Hall, directly across from the sanctuary, and visit the petting zoo, take a family photo, view the Christmas village, and make a “Random Act of Kindness Bag” to give away.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

COMING IN JANUARY SERMON SERIES

Children’s Service 3PM | Sanctuary Contemporary Services 5 & 7PM | Chapel Traditional Services 5, 7 & 9PM | Sanctuary Communion Service 11PM | Chapel * CHILD CARE ON CHRISTMAS EVE Nursery only (infants – preschoolers) at 3, 5 & 7PM; No child care at 9 or 11PM services.

Visit Connections bookstore outside the sanctuary for all your last minute Christmas Gifts. So many meaningful and fun gifts. All profits go to St. Luke’s Missions and Outreach.

St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ.

SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES

Traditional Services | 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM Contemporary Services | 9:30 & 11AM

100 West 86th St. | Indianapolis, IN 46260 stlukesumc.com | 317-846-3404