2017_December 24, 2017_Traditional Services 5, 7 & 9PM

TRADITIONAL SERVICE Sanctuary | 5, 7 & 9PM

WELCOME! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE Thank you for registering your attendance. Please fill out the insert in your bulletin and place it in the offering basket. New guests will find a gift just for you at the Welcome Center.

PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and hand them to any service leader – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following each worship service.

PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN Childcare provided birth through Pre-K for 3, 5, & 7PM (E124 & E125). Elementary programming available at 5 & 7PM in Clubhouse (E105) for K-4th. Sign in at room. Room 126 is equipped for nursing moms, including live streaming of worship.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING 5th - 6th Grade – 9:30 & 11AM @ The Modge 7th - 12th Grade – 9:30AM @ Luke’s Lodge Worship and hang out. Come early for games. We will not be meeting Christmas or New Year’s mornings.

Find more at stlukesumc.com/connect/youth

YOUNG ADULTS Join us for coffee and cookies outside Robertson Chapel following the 9:30 & 11AM Contemporary Services. We will not be meeting Christmas or New Year’s mornings.

CARING FOR ST. LUKE’S If you are hospitalized, we want to know and care for you.

Please call Laura Marine at 317-846-3404 or send an email to stlukescares@stlukesumc.com.

POINSETTIAS Thank you to everyone who donated poinsettias in honor of or in memory of a loved one. A listing of the donors can be found today at the Welcome Center.

WORSHIP ORDER Sunday | December 24, 2017 PRELUDE Festival of Christmas Carols | arr. Dan Goeller Ave Maria | J.S.Bach-Charles Gounod, arr. Beversluis Tidings of Joy! | Arr. David Winkler St. Luke’s Orchestra, Robert Zehr, director; Charles Manning, Organ

CHORAL INTRODUCTION Alleluia, Venite Gaudete | Gary Fry

* HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful | No. 234; sts. 1, 2, 3 & 6

* CHRISTMAS CREED Rev. Rob Fuquay I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, Who did through his son come down on Christmas Day. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, announced by the angels, worshipped by the shepherds, and adored by the wisemen. He lived to suffer, die and raise again that we might be free from sin, from death, and the power of evil. I believe in the Holy Spirit, who has brought me to faith in the Christ of Christmas. Through this Spirit I am ever led to lay before the feet of Christ the treasures of my love, and live under him as my King. I look to the manger as the place where God has fulfilled his Christmas love. I will follow his star and seek to serve him as my Lord, Both now and forever more. Amen.

* CHORUS of RESPONSE O Come, All Ye Faithful | Refrain

* GREETING ONE ANOTHER LIGHTING of the ADVENT WREATH Cathy, Noah, and Cole Bryant (5PM) Rev. Rob and Susan Fuquay (7PM) Stanford and Amber Jackson (9PM)

* standing, as able

ANTHEM O Little Town of Bethlehem | Dan Forrest Chancel Choir

PRAYER TIME and THE LORD’S PRAYER OFFERTORY ANTHEM

How Great Our Joy | Craig Courtney New Song (5PM) O Holy Night | David Clydesdale Chancel Choir (7 & 9PM)

* PRAISE TO GOD | Sung to THE FIRST NOEL 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.

Noel, Noel, Noel Noel!

Born is the King of Israel!

* PRAYER OF DEDICATION * CONGREGATIONAL CAROL While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night No. 236, sts. 1,2,3,4, 6

SCRIPTURE | Luke 2:8-20 MEDITATION Rev. Rob Fuquay

* CANDLE LIGHTING We Shall Light a Thousand Candles | David Rasbach O Little Town of Bethlehem | No. 230, sts. 1, 3 Silent Night, Holy Night | Words on screen

*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE All Is Well | Michael W. Smith Chancel Choir Appalachian Carol | arr. Dan Goeller St. Luke’s Orchestra

ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS MORNING BROADCAST Channel 8, WISH TV, will be broadcasting this year’s Candlelight Christmas concert tomorrow morning at 9AM. Enjoy!

ADULT CLASSES AND SMALL GROUPS Kick off the New Year by joining a new class or small group! Many are off to a fresh start in January. For full information, stop by a Connect Here booth or grab a new winter/spring catalog before you leave the building tonight.

COUNT DOWN TO NOON | December 31 • 9:30 & 11AM • Children’s Clubhouse Elementary kids will enjoy a fun New Year’s Eve celebration with confetti, blow horns and prayer time capsules. Of course, we will celebrate with an exciting countdown and engaging praise music!

NEW YEAR’S EVE LABYRINTH WALK | December 31 • 6 – 8PM • Fellowship Hall Take 30 minutes to review 2017 and prepare for 2018. Walking the labyrinth is the perfect way to slow down and contemplate. If you are new to labyrinth walking, a brief introduction is provided.

Please enter through Door #1.

MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT | January 12 6:30 – 9:30PM • Luke’s Lodge This on-campus, no-cost evening is open to our 5th – 8th graders and their friends. Snacks, worship, teaching and shenanigans all evening long. January’s theme is Nerf and Nachos Night! Bring your Nerf gun if you have one; leave the darts at home. Contact Heather at campbellh@stlukesumc.com for more info.

HIGH SCHOOL SKI RETREAT | February 16 – 18 Beechpoint Christian Camp, MI The Winter Retreat is being planned and we need to know who wants to shred the slopes! $185 – $230. Price varies if you don’t plan on skiing or if you register early. Bonfires, worship, skiing, tobogganing, free time, gym activities and more! Contact Josh at sweeneyj@stlukesumc.com for more information.

SAVE THE DATE! | February 9, 10 and 11 You won’t want to miss joining us as we host world renowned preacher Grace Imathiu for a weekend of inspiration. For complete details, visit stlukesumc.com or pick up a winter/spring Ministry Catalog.

NEW YEAR’S EVE TRADITIONAL 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel

SUNDAY WORSHIP TRADITIONAL 8:15, 9:30 & 11AM • Sanctuary CONTEMPORARY 9:30 & 11AM • Robertson Chapel CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE 5PM • 3rd Sunday • Sanctuary