WELCOME
Welcome to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. We are grateful you’re here to worship with us. St. Luke’s 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, 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.
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11:15AM MIDTOWN
Contemporary 11:15 AM ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube.
F OLLOW US ON SOCIAL
@stlukesindy
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
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 use 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 just around the corner which means it’s the perfect time for graduation and Father’s Day gifting. Connections Gift Store is a volunteer-run store, and all profits benefit Hub for Hope.
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- ASHLEY SHAPIRO
Ashley is a Mystic Expressionist whose art reflects God’s love and grace. Inspired by nature, she weaves blues, greens, and sacred symbols into her work to express divine presence.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | TOBILOBA ADETIMEHIN
@TOBITHEARTIST
CONTACT OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Visit stlukesumc.com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @StLukesIndy
RESERVED SEATING
There is reserved seating in the worship areas for those using wheelchairs and their companions. Please be considerate and avoid sitting in these reserved spots, even if they’re empty.
GET CONNECTED
STARTING POINT - TODAY!
MAY 18 • FOLLOWING
SERVICES
If you are new or newer at St. Luke’s and would like to learn more about who we are and how we live out our mission, join us for this 30-minute session after each service. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with the right next step for you as you get connected at St. Luke’s. No registration is needed; just show up!
NATURE WALK
MAY 18 • 2 PM
| VIRGINIA FAIRBANKS NATURE PARK
Today we begin our Sunday Nature Walks. Consider joining us for a “walk in the woods” to discover something beautiful. We will gather in all weather conditions, but not when severe weather warnings are present. Register and learn more at stlukesumc.com/naturewalk
ST. LUKE’S CINEMA NIGHT
MAY 21 • 6 PM
The Adult Discipleship team is trying a new Cinema Night class in May! Join us on the 21st in the North Indy Community Room as we watch the inspiring story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bring your favorite drink and snack, and we’ll provide the popcorn and water. Learn more and sign up to join us at stlukesumc.com/cinemanight
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY: ICE CREAM SOCIAL
JUNE 1 • 6 PM
Are you interested in leading, co-leading or participating in Disciple Bible Study? Join us at the Fuquay residence on June 1 at 6 PM for an Ice Cream Social! You will have a chance to ask questions about what Disciple Bible Study is, as well as about the new BeADisciple App. To learn more about Disciple or to register to attend head to stlukesumc.com/disciple
LGBTQIA+ ICE CREAM SOCIAL
JUNE 2 • 6 PM
Would you like to connect with others in the LGBTQIA+ community of St. Luke’s? Join us at Pastor Rob & Susan Fuquay’s as we connect with each other. Whether you are new to St. Luke’s or have been here for years, join us! To register to attend, head to stlukesumc.com/icecreamsocial
PRIDE 2025
JUNE 14 • 10 AM - NOON
St. Luke’s is proud to support the LGBTQIA+ community each year by walking in the Indy Pride parade. Last year, we had over 100 people join us on foot! This is just one way that St. Luke’s lives out its mission to be an open, inclusive church, helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. Let us know if you plan on walking with us this year by heading to stlukesumc.com/pride25
20|30’S HANGOUTS CONNECT THIS SUMMER
Looking for a community of people in their 20s and 30s, who walk through life together in Indianapolis? This is the perfect group for you! We connect with each other through small groups, serving our city, and large group gatherings that bring us all together. To learn more about what’s happening this summer, email Beck at beck@stlukesumc.com
MAKE AN IMPACT
FILL A BAG OF FOOD FOR A FAMILY SIGN UP TO HELP!
St. Luke’s has been approached by a Washington Township preschool that has 10 families struggling to feed their families over the weekend. We have committed to bringing them 10 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, head to stlukesumc.com/localhelp
VOLUNTEER WITH MOSAIC MINISTRY SUNDAYS OR SUMMER EVENTS
Mosaic Ministry is looking for 15 - 20 passionate adults to help with VBS, Mahem and Sunday morning programming. Doing this will create a safe, meaningful, and inclusive expierences for everyone. You can learn more about our Mosaic Ministry or sign up to help at stlukesumc.com/mosaic
CONDOLENCES
The Vare family on the death of Jan Vare who passed away on March 22nd.
The Moyer family on the death of Gloria Moyer, who passed away on April 6th. Memorial services took place on April 10th.
Pam Knowles on the death of her husband Ken Knowles, who passed away on May 9th. Memorial services were held on May 14th at St. Luke’s UMC.
Our Outreach and Justice ministry, Kids, and Student Ministries are all gearing up for a fantastic summer. As they do, they’re inviting all of US to go ALL IN for our kids and youth with them. There will be opportunities for every single person here to serve! Learn more about these amazing ministries and how you can go ALL IN at the link below!
NORTH INDY - ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Canon on the Love of God & Glory to His Name
Bringing In the Light | Willow Bakary, Acolyte
Opening Anthem | God is There
Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Turn and Greet
Opening Hymn | Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee #89 (4 vs.)
Affirmation of Faith | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
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
Anthem | The Majesty and Glory of Your Name
Prayer | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Kids Dismissal
Announcements
Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Jevon Caldwell-Gross
Offertory Anthem | How Great Thou Art
Doxology
Scripture Reading | 1 Samuel 17:2-12
Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | I Need Thee Every Hour #397 (vs 1,3,5)
Benediction
Postlude
