St. Luke's Bulletin 10.20.24

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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.

COME BACK NEXT WEEK!

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

NORTH INDY

Traditional 9:30, Contemporary 9:30AM & 11AM

MIDTOWN

Contemporary at 11AM

ONLINE, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

The North Indy Sunday morning services are live-streamed on our website, Facebook & YouTube.

FOLLOW 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

Stop by the Connection Centers to get your questions answered, sign up for groups, serving opportunities, events, and learn about ways to connect here.

RESTLESS CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY

AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE

NURSING PARENT AREA

NORTH INDY- E126

MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA

Enjoy our live services in these spaces if you’d like to nurse in private and/or if your child needs a break during worship.

CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE

OPEN SUNDAYS • 9AM – NOON

Calling all Swifties! Get ready to Shake It Off for the Indy concert with our new collection of friendship bracelets inspired by her iconic Style. Shop now and be Enchanted by our designs! Not a Swiftie? Shop our new wax reveal candles, these unique candles reveal a message once burned!

CONTEMPLATION

& COMMUNION

9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL

The Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection on Sunday mornings. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through door #2.

NORTH INDY ART GALLERY

GATHERING AREA - EAST BALCONY - SUE ECKL

Beginning in 2020, Sue embarked on a 15-piece fine art photography series entitled “Catharsis” where she explored the complexity of shared spiritual emotions as people are transformed through the impact and ramifications of unexpected tragedy. Sue will be in the East Gallery today, Sunday, October 13 for a meet and greet.

MIDTOWN ART GALLERY

GATHERING AREA

October’s artist is Eric Ellis. His abstract style, acrylic paintings will be on display in the Gathering Area all month. You can follow him or commission work via his instagram at: @elellis90

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING A CARE NEED?

We want to care for you through prayers, support, and visits. If you or someone you know is hospitalized, currently living in a healthcare

center, assisted living or confined to their home, we are here for you. If you need a Care Team member either in response to a death or tragic event after office hours, call (317) 846-3404 and follow the prompts or visit stlukesumc.com/needcare.

ATTENDANCE

Your attendance matters. Scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin to let us know you’re here! It’s an excellent way to stay connected with St. Luke’s.

KEEP IN TOUCH

Sign-up to receive weekly emails and/or the St. Luke’s monthly newsletters at stlukesumc.com/subscribe. Make sure we have your current contact information, go to stlukesumc.com/myaccount and update your contact info, view giving information, and more.

TODAY STARTING POINT

OCTOBER 20 AFTER SERVICE |

BOTH CAMPUSES

If you are new or newer to St. Luke’s and would like to learn more about who we are and how we live out our mission, join us on today for Starting Point. At this 30-minute session you’ll meet others who are new and leave with a next step to help you find your place here. No registration is needed just show up! Stop by the Connection Center at your campus for today’s location.

TEENRESPONDERS

OCTOBER 20 | 2-4:30PM | NORTH INDY - THE LODGE

Teen Responders is hosting a Teen Mental Health Workshop today! This workshop is designed to help teens have the tools, skills, and resources to care well for their own mental health and respond to their peers in need. We also have an adult workshop happening simultaneously in a different room in the building, which helps adults be empowered to care well for the mental health of the teens in their lives. The workshop is interactive and informative, and each teen participant will leave with a Mental Health Response Kit. Walk-in registrations are welcome today!

GET CONNECTED

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS

NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 2O

Looking for a fun and delicious dinner? Join us Wednesday night at St. Luke’s (through November 20th)! Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal, great company, and the chance to connect with your community. Dinners start at 5:15PM (serving ends at 6:15PM) and are just $6 per person. No RSVPs needed.

PUMPKIN SALES

NOW UNTIL SOLD OUT!

The North Indy parking lot has transformed into a pumpkin patch! All funds go directly to Student Ministry use, Scout Troop 56, and

scholarship accounts of student ministry families. Sales run now until pumpkins are gone! M-F 4-7PM & Sat/Sun 9AM-7PM.

MOSAIC COMMUNITY GROUP

OCTOBER 23 | 6:30-8:30PM | NORTH INDY

We are a mixed group of adults with and without disabilities seeking to grow in connection with one another while deepening our faith. Join us in a devotion, song, prayer, and fun activity together each month! We meet the third Wednesday of each month, except October will be the fourth Wednesday due to fall break schedules. Meet us in the East Passage (inside door 16). Register online at stlukesumc.com/mosaic

FAMILY FRIDAY

OCTOBER 25 | STARTING AT 6:30PM | NORTH INDY

Feeling overwhelmed by technology’s impact on your kids’ mental health? We hear you! That’s why we’re hosting Family Friday on October 25th, offering something for everyone: Parents: Learn from local expert Lindsay Kusy (a parent herself!) about navigating tech & supporting your child’s mental health. Plus, get a personalized family tech plan! (50-minute workshop). Kids (up to 4th grade): will enjoy supervised fun with games & activities at Kid’s Night In! And Middle Schoolers will connect with friends at Middle School Invite Night at the Lodge! Parents pick up kids at 9PM. Register now at stlukesumc. com/familyfriday!

SPIRIT & PLACE: SERENE - NOW!

NOVEMBER 4TH | 12PM-3:30PM | NORTH INDY

You’re invited to take a break from the chaos and find calm amidst the noise. Join Spirit & Place for an afternoon of reflection, mindfulness, and gratitude where you will explore creative ways to center yourself and find peace in a hectic world. Come as you are and experience the transformative power of mindfulness. It’s a free event, walk-in guests are welcome, but registration is appreciated. Register online at stlukesumc.com/serenity

MAKE AN IMPACT

GLOBAL MISSION OPPORTUNITY

SUNDAY, OCT 27 | 10:45AM OR 12:30PM | NORTH INDY

Join us for lunch and learn about Angel House, a beacon of hope for over 70 orphans in rural Tanzania! Meet Emmanuel Pius, a med student raised by Angel House, as he shares his journey and their growing vision. Sample a delicious Tanzanian lunch, hear stories of transformation, and discover ways to get involved (including a possible 2025 trip!). There is also a dinner opportunity that evening. For more info and to register visit: stlukesumc.com/ outreachandjustice

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

NOVEMBER 9 | 9AM-3PM | NORTH INDY

Come shop from the 120 juried artisans, featuring a variety of handcrafted goods. Be sure to stop in for the famous UWF cinnamon rolls, delicious baked goods and lunch while shopping! Money raised

from this event benefits organizations globally and locally that support women, children and youth including school lunches in Haiti, Dove Recovery House, Lucille Raines Residence, Methodist Children’s Home, National UWF missions and more. To signup to volunteer visit stlukesumc.com/bazaarvolunteer.

THANKSGIVING OUTREACH

NOVEMBER 28 | 7AM-1PM | NORTH INDY

Feeling thankful this Thanksgiving? Show your gratitude by giving back to your community! Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Outreach and help provide meals to families in need. We need volunteers to donate food, bake, and help deliver meals on Thanksgiving Day. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of others. Let’s spread the warmth and joy of Thanksgiving to everyone in our community. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/serve

CONDOLENCES

To Tom Lange & Nancy Lange on the death of his mother, E. Joyce Lange, who passed away on October 8, 2024. Cathy Dewitt on the death of her husband, Paul “Pat” Dewitt, who passed away October 9th. Memorial services will take place on November 1st with visitation from 10-11AM and service at 11AM at St. Luke’s.

To the Vawter family on the death of Spencer Vawter, who passed away on October 9th. Memorial service will take place on October 26th at 2PM at St. Luke’s.

NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER

OF WORSHIP

Prelude | His Eye is On the Sparrow - St. Luke’s Orchestra

A Joyful Doxology - St. Luke’s Orchestra

Welcome | Rev. Jen Gibbs

Opening Hymn | Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #139 (1,2,3,5)

Bringing In the Light | Joel McDonald, acolyte

Affirmation of Faith

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 | By Our Love - Chancel Choir, Orchestra

Prayer | Rev. Jen Gibbs

Dismissal of Children

Announcements

Call for Offering | Rev. Jen Gibbs

Offertory | Great and Glorious - Chancel Choir, Orchestra

Doxology

Scripture Reading | Luke 19:1-10 (NRSV)

Message | Kylee Larson

Closing Hymn | Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus #462 (1,2,4)

Benediction | Kylee Larson

Postlude

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