TODAY’S SPECIAL EVENTS
FEBRUARY 24, 2013
The following is a list of events occuring today at St. Luke’s. For other events and upcoming information, pick up a COMMUNION MONTHLY, available at the end of the pews and at the Information Desk in the Narthex.
Soup for Sale The Circles of UMW are putting their hearts into preparing their signature soups for you to purchase and enjoy during this heart healthy month. Proceeds go to the Interfaith Hunger Initiative. Cost is $10 for a 32-oz. container. The UMW are selling their soups in the West Passage before and after morning services today. Choose from vegetable, chicken noodle, taco, white chicken chili and vegetable beef.
Grief Ministries Information Meeting All are welcome to learn more about the St. Luke’s grief ministry (H.U.G.S.) for those who have lost a spouse or significant other. Speakers will offer stories of triumph over tragedy and how group support has contributed to their wholeness. A light pizza supper will be offered following the program. Today, 2-4PM in Fellowship Hall.
March Communion Monthly The latest issue of our monthly publication is available today from a friendly usher following the service, in the stands in the Narthex, the front office and at your convenience from home or office at www.stlukesumc.com. This issue includes a complete listing of our Holy Week activities, as well as the other new and ongoing activities. Don’t leave St. Luke’s without a copy today!
Children’s Music Fundraiser Tickets Are you known as the “Champ of Chili” or the “Master of Mac & Cheese? Then enter our Chili and Mac & Cheese Cook-Off, Sunday March 3 from 10:30AM-12:30PM in the Great Hall. Sign up to bring your top-secret recipe at www.mysignup.com/stlukeschilicookoff. Entries will be judged by those who attend. Proceeds will benefit the St. Luke’s Children’s Music Program. Come enjoy the entries, along with delicious sides, salads and desserts, and enjoy our talented young musicians in action. Tickets ($5/person, max. $20/family) are available this morning in the East and West Passages, or by contacting Debra Nethercott at nethercottd@stlukesumc.com.
Celebrate Mike's Climb! Mike Marker, a member of our church, recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money to provide scholarship from inner city communities to attend our UMC conference camps this summer. Today at 10:30 there will be a reception in W125, hosted by our Conference, to recognize Mike and thank him for his efforts. All are welcome to come hear about his adventure and celebrate his success!
Learn About Labyrinth Walking Learn about labyrinths and have a chance to walk one today, 11AM-Noon in the Spiritual Life Center, or Monday, February 25, 7-8PM in the Modular Building, or Tuesday, February 26 in E105.
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Encore Ministries Gathering Baby Boomers are aging in a totally different way than the images of preceding generations. The Encore Ministry will meet Monday, February 25 at 6:30PM in the Parlor for light supper and discussion of interest to the encore generation. Email Rev. Marsha Hutchinson at hutchinsonm@stlukesuc.com to RSVP.
Men's Breakfast All men are invited to the United Methodist Men's monthly breakfast on Saturday, March 2 at 8AM in Fellowship Hall. Almost time for March Madness, so we have Coach Sigel making his annual visit to give us his basketball thoughts. RSVPs appreciated: email melkin36@aol.com.
Become a Member The next Membership Coffee takes place Sunday, March 3 at 11AM in N101. Whether you’ve been attending a few weeks or even a few years, we invite you to consider taking the step to saying “yes” to becoming a member of St. Luke’s. RSVP to Sylvia at forbess@stlukesumc.com or 8463404, or sign up at www.stlukesumc.com (search “membership”). Childcare is available.
Indianapolis Youth Chorale Concert The dynamic Indianapolis Youth Chorale, an ensemble comprised of multi-talented 10th-12th grade students from the Indianapolis area, is under the direction of Cheryl West, Director of St. Luke’s New Song ensemble. They will perform in our Sanctuary on Friday, March 8 at 7PM. The concert is free and all are welcome.
Hire a Teen/Silent Auction This annual fundraiser benefiting St. Luke’s youth, particularly for mission trips in summer 2013, will take place on March 17, 9AM-1PM in the Great Hall. The silent auction will include items donated from community companies, as well as hot items like dinners and events with St. Luke’s pastors. St. Luke’s youth will also offer babysitting, tutoring, lawn services, spring cleaning, organizing, etc. Stop by and show your support for St. Luke’s youth. If you have an item you’d like to donate for the Silent Auction, contact Colleen at baumgartnerc@stlukesumc.com or 846-3404 x323.
St. Luke’s is an
open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God
ST. LUKE’S SERVICES: 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM, Sanctuary THE GARDEN at Beef & Boards Theatre: 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15AM. Dr. Linda McCoy, Pastor THE GARDEN at Oak Hill: 9:30 & 10:30AM. Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor FAMILY FUEL: 10:45AM, Robertson Chapel. Rev. David Williamson, Pastor. First Sunday of the month CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: 5:00PM, Sanctuary. Rev. Marsha Hutchinson, Pastor. Third Sunday of the month LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel. Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor LENTEN SERMON SERIES
THE GOD YOU CAN KNOw Based on The “I AM” Sayings of Jesus
for all creation. We envision being transformed by God and
transforming the world into a
FEBRUARY 13—ASH wEDNESDAY: Knowing God “I Am” EXODUS 3:1-15 FEBRUARY 17—COMMUNION: Knowing God’s Peace “I Am the Bread of Life” JOHN 6:35-51 FEBRUARY 24: Knowing God’s Guidance “I Am the Light of the World” JOHN 8:12-18 MARCH 3: Knowing God’s Care
“I Am the Good Shepherd/Gate of the Sheep” JOHN 10:1-10 MARCH 10: Knowing God’s Power “I Am the True Vine” JOHN 15:1-8 MARCH 17: Knowing God’s Way
“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” JOHN 14:1-7 MARCH 24—PALM SUNDAY:
compassionate, just, inclusive, Christ-like community.
Why Did He Do That? Dramatic Monologue MARCH 31—EASTER SUNDAY: Knowing God’s Possibilities “I Am the Resurrection and the Life” JOHN 11:25-26
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