November 29 2015 Traditional

Joys & Concerns

Save These Advent Dates

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Christmas Concert | Dec. 4 • 7:30PM | Dec. 5 • 4PM

Caroline Graham & Michael Brandtner on their marriage Nov. 28

9:15AM - Ross Franklin Kapke, son of Geoff & Kara Kapke

St. Luke’s pulls out all the stops in this crowd-pleasing concert.

Admission is free. Offering will benefit Crooked Creek Food Pantry.

Bring your friends and neighbors.

Condolences

Live Nativity | Sat., Dec. 12 • Performances @ 2PM & 4PM

Kathy Morningstar and Laura Sutton on the death of mother and grandmother Helen M. Atkins.

This free, family-friendly event features a live reenactment of the birth of Jesus – complete with live animals. Before and between the performances, our hands-on Global Village workshop helps explore Christmas traditions in other lands.

Baptisms

Janet, Craig & David Seward on the death of husband and father Bob Seward.

Jesus, Jazz & Joyswing | Dec. 13 • 3:30PM

NEWS

Enjoy a free concert of Big Band music with St. Luke’s artists.

Coping with Grief | Dec. 3 • 6:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Join Pastor Kim King and Deb Buehler, a certified creative grief coach, for this class designed to help you cope with grief when it feels like the rest of the world is celebrating.

ANGEL TREE STARTS NOW | TODAY •

Narthex

St. Luke’s plans to brighten Christmas for hundreds through our Angel Tree giving program. Please give by Dec. 14.

Annual Charge Conference | TODAY •

Later in Candlelight | Dec. 13 • 6PM • Robertson Later @ St. Luke’s marks the season with its annual Candlelight Christmas service.

Longest Night Service | Dec. 21 • 6PM On this longest night of the year, come celebrate the hope Christ offers in the midst of darkness.

To order poinsettias in honor or memory of loved ones, please find order forms at the Welcome Desk or main office after worship. Suggested donation is $10 per plant.

12:30PM • Fellowship Hall

ALL-Church Advent study | Starts TODAY Four-week, churchwide advent curriculum designed for adults and families is available TODAY, west end of Narthex.

St. Luke’s at Worship Traditional

8 & 9:15AM • Sanctuary 11AM • Robertson Chapel Contemporary

11AM • Sanctuary THE GARDEN

8:45 & 10AM • Beef & Boards Theatre CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE

5PM • TODAY • Sanctuary LATER @ ST. LUKE’S

6PM • Robertson Chapel

Sunday | Nov. 29, 2015

Welcome!

We’re Glad You’re Here!

Welcome!

New Guests Please find our “New Here” brochure in the Attendance Folder to learn more about us. Find a welcome gift at the New Here Table as you exit.

We’re Glad You’re Here!

Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the Attendance Folder along your pew. Blue sheets: new guests; white sheets: all other worship participants.

Prayer Concerns Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Need a Prayer” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.

Parents of Small Children We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th Grade children. Register all children in the East Passage. Activity Kits are at the Welcome Center for children who remain in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms.

Youth Programming

Worship Order

and in the life everlasting. Amen. * GLORY TO GOD | No. 70

Sunday | Nov. 29, 2015

* GreetING One Another

Prelude Of the Father’s Love Begotten | David Willcocks

INTROIT Mary Sat A-Rockin’ | Greg Gilpin (9:15AM) Run to the Manger | Victor C. Johnson (11AM) Kingdom Singers & United Singers; Aimie Morris, Director

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Rev. David Williamson The Garrity Family (8AM)

Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:

5th - 7th Grade – 9:15 & 11AM @ the Modge 8th - 12th Grade – 9:15AM @ Luke’s Lodge; worship, hang out. Come early for games.

9- to 13-year-olds – Ask the ushers for a Middle School Worship Guide (or stop by Welcome Center to get one).

Find details at stlukesumc.com/youth

All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love.

YOUNG ADULTS

We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength.

Join us in the Narthex near the stairs between services.

learn more Pick up a copy of Connect @ St. Luke’s magazine, visit stlukesumc.com, subscribe to our e-newsletters, or scan QR Code for more information.

Contact us 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN • 46260 website: stlukesumc.com • phone: 317-846-3404 email: info@stlukesumc.com

I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near— a star shall come out of Jacob,

A Star Will Soon Shine | Don Besig (8AM) Joyful Sound; Carol Dennis, flute; Charles Manning, Director Run to the Manger | Victor C. Johnson (9:15AM) Kingdom Singers & United Singers; Aimie Morris, Director There Shall a Star Come Out of Jacob | Felix Mendelssohn (11AM) Chancel Choir

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger

We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world.

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, * standing, as able

Chad Bocock (9:15AM)

ANTHEM

The Marker Family (11AM)

* creed | No. 884

Lori Thomas (8AM) Tom Elam (11AM)

PRayer TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates | No. 213

Revelation 22:16

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:15AM)

The Avery Family (9:15AM)

* HYMN

SCRIPTURE | Numbers 24:17a, Matthew 2:7-8, 10,

Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.

“I, Jesus…Am the Bright Morning Star.”

MESSAGE Christmas Props Seeing Stars | Rev. Rob Fuquay

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION HYMNS DURING COMMUNION Wait for the Lord | Words on Screen

Offertory ANTHEM

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus | No. 196

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus | arr. Sally DeFord Carol Denniz, Flute (8 & 11AM)

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light | No. 206

There Shall a Star Come Out of Jacob | Felix Mendelssohn Chancel Choir (9:15AM) * Praise to God

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below: Praise God above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost; Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel (sung to VENI EMMANUEL)

* OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. David Williamson

A Star Shone Bright | Words of screen

* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence | Edward Bairstow

Welcome!

New Guests Please find our “New Here” brochure in the Attendance Folder to learn more about us. Find a welcome gift at the New Here Table as you exit.

We’re Glad You’re Here!

Thank you for registering your attendance. Please pass the Attendance Folder along your pew. Blue sheets: new guests; white sheets: all other worship participants.

Prayer Concerns Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Need a Prayer” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.

Parents of Small Children We provide childcare and Sunday School for newborns through 4th Grade children. Register all children in the East Passage. Activity Kits are at the Welcome Center for children who remain in worship. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms.

Youth Programming

Worship Order

and in the life everlasting. Amen. * GLORY TO GOD | No. 70

Sunday | Nov. 29, 2015

* GreetING One Another

Prelude Of the Father’s Love Begotten | David Willcocks

INTROIT Mary Sat A-Rockin’ | Greg Gilpin (9:15AM) Run to the Manger | Victor C. Johnson (11AM) Kingdom Singers & United Singers; Aimie Morris, Director

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Rev. David Williamson The Garrity Family (8AM)

Leader: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:

5th - 7th Grade – 9:15 & 11AM @ the Modge 8th - 12th Grade – 9:15AM @ Luke’s Lodge; worship, hang out. Come early for games.

9- to 13-year-olds – Ask the ushers for a Middle School Worship Guide (or stop by Welcome Center to get one).

Find details at stlukesumc.com/youth

All: We believe in the one God, maker and ruler of all things, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love.

YOUNG ADULTS

We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength.

Join us in the Narthex near the stairs between services.

learn more Pick up a copy of Connect @ St. Luke’s magazine, visit stlukesumc.com, subscribe to our e-newsletters, or scan QR Code for more information.

Contact us 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN • 46260 website: stlukesumc.com • phone: 317-846-3404 email: info@stlukesumc.com

I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near— a star shall come out of Jacob,

A Star Will Soon Shine | Don Besig (8AM) Joyful Sound; Carol Dennis, flute; Charles Manning, Director Run to the Manger | Victor C. Johnson (9:15AM) Kingdom Singers & United Singers; Aimie Morris, Director There Shall a Star Come Out of Jacob | Felix Mendelssohn (11AM) Chancel Choir

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger

We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world.

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, * standing, as able

Chad Bocock (9:15AM)

ANTHEM

The Marker Family (11AM)

* creed | No. 884

Lori Thomas (8AM) Tom Elam (11AM)

PRayer TIME & THE LORD’S PRAYER

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates | No. 213

Revelation 22:16

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:15AM)

The Avery Family (9:15AM)

* HYMN

SCRIPTURE | Numbers 24:17a, Matthew 2:7-8, 10,

Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.

“I, Jesus…Am the Bright Morning Star.”

MESSAGE Christmas Props Seeing Stars | Rev. Rob Fuquay

SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION HYMNS DURING COMMUNION Wait for the Lord | Words on Screen

Offertory ANTHEM

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus | No. 196

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus | arr. Sally DeFord Carol Denniz, Flute (8 & 11AM)

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light | No. 206

There Shall a Star Come Out of Jacob | Felix Mendelssohn Chancel Choir (9:15AM) * Praise to God

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below: Praise God above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost; Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel (sung to VENI EMMANUEL)

* OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. David Williamson

A Star Shone Bright | Words of screen

* BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence | Edward Bairstow

Joys & Concerns

Save These Advent Dates

congratulations

Christmas Concert | Dec. 4 • 7:30PM | Dec. 5 • 4PM

Caroline Graham & Michael Brandtner on their marriage Nov. 28

9:15AM - Ross Franklin Kapke, son of Geoff & Kara Kapke

St. Luke’s pulls out all the stops in this crowd-pleasing concert.

Admission is free. Offering will benefit Crooked Creek Food Pantry.

Bring your friends and neighbors.

Condolences

Live Nativity | Sat., Dec. 12 • Performances @ 2PM & 4PM

Kathy Morningstar and Laura Sutton on the death of mother and grandmother Helen M. Atkins.

This free, family-friendly event features a live reenactment of the birth of Jesus – complete with live animals. Before and between the performances, our hands-on Global Village workshop helps explore Christmas traditions in other lands.

Baptisms

Janet, Craig & David Seward on the death of husband and father Bob Seward.

Jesus, Jazz & Joyswing | Dec. 13 • 3:30PM

NEWS

Enjoy a free concert of Big Band music with St. Luke’s artists.

Coping with Grief | Dec. 3 • 6:30PM • Luke’s Lodge Join Pastor Kim King and Deb Buehler, a certified creative grief coach, for this class designed to help you cope with grief when it feels like the rest of the world is celebrating.

ANGEL TREE STARTS NOW | TODAY •

Narthex

St. Luke’s plans to brighten Christmas for hundreds through our Angel Tree giving program. Please give by Dec. 14.

Annual Charge Conference | TODAY •

Later in Candlelight | Dec. 13 • 6PM • Robertson Later @ St. Luke’s marks the season with its annual Candlelight Christmas service.

Longest Night Service | Dec. 21 • 6PM On this longest night of the year, come celebrate the hope Christ offers in the midst of darkness.

To order poinsettias in honor or memory of loved ones, please find order forms at the Welcome Desk or main office after worship. Suggested donation is $10 per plant.

12:30PM • Fellowship Hall

ALL-Church Advent study | Starts TODAY Four-week, churchwide advent curriculum designed for adults and families is available TODAY, west end of Narthex.

St. Luke’s at Worship Traditional

8 & 9:15AM • Sanctuary 11AM • Robertson Chapel Contemporary

11AM • Sanctuary THE GARDEN

8:45 & 10AM • Beef & Boards Theatre CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE

5PM • TODAY • Sanctuary LATER @ ST. LUKE’S

6PM • Robertson Chapel

Sunday | Nov. 29, 2015

Welcome!

We’re Glad You’re Here!