May 25 - Bulletin

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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 - STARTING JUNE

GATHERING AREA EAST BALCONY- SARA BUCHWALD

Sara Buchwald is passionate about color in her fabric and watercolor work. She sees color as a vital expression of emotion. Her journey began when she joined a class with artist Anna Roberts, who inspires her to this day. Sara enjoys connecting with fellow artists in the Between Paper and Palette group and experiments with various styles, particularly abstract art.

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

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

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

SPECIAL GUEST: ANGELA BROWN

JUNE 8 • 9:30 AM | TRADITIONAL

WORSHIP

In traditional worship this summer, we will welcome several special guests to worship with us. Angela Brown, an internationally acclaimed opera singer, will bring the power and grace of her voice to our sanctuary on June 8. To see the entire list of who is joining us during the summer, head to stlukesumc. com/summersunday

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 St. Luke’s lives out our 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

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM

CONNECT THIS SUMMER

This year, we are going BACK TO THE FUTURE as we discover how stories from the Bible connect us to our past, present, and future! This is a great opportunity for our students to grow their faith and have fun while doing it! To learn more and register to attend or volunteer, head to stlukesumc.com/students

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 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

STARTING POINT

JUNE 22 • 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!

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, Mayhem 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

Mary Wakefield on the death of her husband, Ron Wakefield, who passed away on May 18th. Memorial services took place on May 21st 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

Bringing In the Light | Mia Alessandrini, Acolyte

Welcome | Rev. Rob Fuquay

Turn and Greet

Opening Hymn | Be Thou My Vision #451 (3 vs.)

Reading | Psalm 57: 1-3; 9-10

Worship | Firm Foundation (He Won’t)

Prayer | Minister Bryan Smith

Kids Dismissal

Announcements

Call for Offering | Minister Bryan Smith

Offertory Anthem | Still Hurting, Katy McCord

Scripture Reading | 1 Samuel 24:1-7

Message | Rev. Rob Fuquay

Closing Hymn | Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive

Benediction

Postlude

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