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NEWS YOU CAN USE St. Luke’s End of Year Giving Guide

Inside your worship guide this morning, you’ll find a Giving Guide outlining specific ways in which you can contribute to specific projects or initiatives underway at St. Luke’s. Choose a project that you feel led to support and make a tax deductible donation in 2013. Be sure and indicate the name of the project you’d like to support on your check.

Live Nativity

Today • 5PM and 6:30PM • Sanctuary Experience the story of Christmas like never before. Even the animals are live in this production that brings to life the birth of Jesus. Consider attending the later service if possible to make room for families with small children who tend to prefer the earlier service. Crafts, photo ops, cookies and more will be available in the Narthex before and after each performance.

Jr. High Winter Retreat

Friday, December 20 at 7PM through Saturday, December 21 at 8AM Jr. High students join us for a night full of fun and adventure! We will meet at the Lodge for games and pizza. Then we’ll head to SkyZone for a private jump session. Back at the Lodge, there will be games, activities, movies and much more throughout the night. Register at www.stlukesumc.com by December 18. Cost is $25. Contact Colleen Baumgartner at baumgartnerc@stlukesumc.com with questions.

Special announcement: Heather Campbell will be joining our staff the weekend of December 20 as our new Associate Director of Youth Ministries! Come and get to know Heather!

Longest Night

Saturday, December 21 • 7PM • Luke’s Lodge The Longest Night is a service of hope. Oftentimes the holidays are difficult for those who have experienced a loss, are struggling with grief or feeling depressed. This uplifting service will remind you of the hope inherent in the season and offer reasons to celebrate.

Donald Miller is coming to St. Luke’s

Saturday, January 25 • 7-8PM • Sanctuary This is your invitation to live a more meaningful life! Begin 2014 off right with Donald Miller, the New York Times Bestselling author of Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years and Storyline. Miller’s approach blurs the lines between the Christian and secular communities with his use of humor, compelling stories and authenticity. This is an event that will attract a diverse crowd and is a ticketed event. St. Luke’s members have the first chance to purchase tickets either online at stlukesumc.com/Donald or in person this morning in the West Passage. Single tickets are $15/each with a patron’s option for $50/each which includes dinner, an interview and preferred seating.

Singles Christmas Eve Open House

Tuesday, December 24 • 6-9PM • Parlor Join host, Greg Hazel, to enjoy Christmas music, holiday goodies, and fellowship with other single friends. Plan to attend one of the Christmas Eve services at 5,7,9, or 11PM.

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Holiday Hours for St. Luke’s

The building will be closed Wednesday, December 25, Saturday, December 28 and Wednesday, January 1. The building will be open 8:30AM-5PM on December 26, 27 and 30 and will close at 8PM on December 31.

Dr. Kent Millard to Preach

Sunday, December 29 • 9:30AM and 11:00AM We are pleased to welcome back to the pulpit St. Luke’s former senior pastor, Dr. Kent Millard. Please note only two service times will be held.

Poinsettia Orders

To order poinsettias for the Sanctuary in memory or honor of a loved one, stop by the Welcome Center or the church office to fill out an order card and make a $10 donation, or order at www.stlukesumc.com. Plants may be picked up following the 11PM Christmas Eve service. Orders received before Tuesday, December 17, will have names included in the Poinsettia Remembrance list, which will be available either on our website to download and easily share with others, or at the Welcome Center for those who wish to have a printed copy.

Let Story Be Your Guide

Sundays, January 12 & 19 • 11AM-Noon • E212 Discover who Donald Miller is by attending a 2-week introductory study. Discover the power of your own story!

S to r yl ine

Wednesdays, January 8 - February 12 • 6:30-8PM • Spiritual Life Center Visit Donald’s blog at www.storylineblog.com. For more information on how to buy the book and register for this class, contact David Williamson at williamsond@stlukesumc.com.

Host a Lenten Small Group

March 5-April 20 We are gathering volunteers to host home groups, groups that meet at St. Luke's, groups that meet in the work place or at a restaurant, and groups that will meet online through Google hangout. If you are interested in any of these options for five meetings during March and April, email Susan Fuquay at fuquays@stlukesumc.com.

January Adult Ministries Classes

St. Luke’s is an

open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation.

We envision being transformed by God and

transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive,

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

ENTRY.POINT at OAK HILL: 10:30AM, Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor

CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: There will not be a service this evening. Next Taizé service will be Sunday, January 19, 2014, at 5PM in the Sanctuary.

LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel, Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor

WORSHIP 24/7: Our morning worship services are Web broadcast live in real time at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/watch. The entire service is available for purchase on CD and DVD; you may order specific services at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/sermonarchives, or stop by the Welcome Center this morning for an order envelope. You may also listen to or download sermons at www.stlukesumc.com.

A link to the sermon video is also available by following us on Twitter @stlukesumcindy or liking us on our Facebook page.

ADVENT SERMON SERIES: December 1: December 8: December 15: December 22:

Not Afraid...Hope! (not afraid to believe) Not Afraid...Obedience! (not afraid to answer a call) Not Afraid...Courage! (not afraid to do the right thing) The Shepherd (Dramatic Monologue)

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES: Christmas Eve Eve: December 23 at 7PM Christmas Eve Family Service: December 24 at 3PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Services: December 24 at 5, 7, 9, and 11PM

Christ-like community.

January classes are being formed. Please visit the Adult Ministries table in the West Passage to gather more information on the various opportunities in 2014.

Angel Tree

Thank you for the tremendous generosity displayed through this year’s Angel Tree Project. Thanks to St. Luke’s, 436 individuals have been adopted and will receive Christmas blessings. We would still appreciate monetary donations for Kroger Gift Certificates. You can make a financial donation this morning or online. Additionally, volunteers are still needed to help distribute gifts on December 22. Please leave your wrapped packages at the table in the Narthex this morning.

100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

317.846.3404 • www.stlukesumc.com

GENERAL WORSHIP INFORMATION

ORDER OF WORSHIP

WELCOME VISITORS! We’re glad you’re

PRELUDE

here and hope you feel the presence of God in this worship service. Stop by our Welcome Center for information and a gift, and join us in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship following each service. We look forward to having you worship with us again.

For the hearing impaired, personal earphones may be purchased for $7, or hearing aids may be borrowed for the service at the Welcome Center. If you are in need of a large print bulletin, please let our ushers know.

PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday School

are available for children who are newborn to 5th grade; stop at the Info Center in the East Wing to find a classroom. Children are welcome in our services. If they become restless, you may continue to worship with them in the Narthex. For mothers who are nursing, we have a room available for your use equipped with rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service. It is located in the East Passage, E126. If you need help, an usher can assist you in locating the room.

ARRIVING LATE? PLEASE Wait until

prayers and musical selections are concluded before being seated.

COMMUNION AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY:

The elements are consecrated and placed in the Prayer Chapel for all to include in their worship experience. Please enter in silence. 9:15AM-12:30PM. PRAYER CONCERNS & INFORMATION:

If you have a prayer concern, change of address or other information you would like the church to know, fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate. Prayer concerns may also be submitted on our website (click the “Need Prayer” link at the top of every page), or with a pastor after worship service. Concerns submitted on the pew card or online are prayed for by our Wednesday Prayer Group. Also, our Prayer Chapel, which can be accessed from Robertson Chapel or outside the main entrance by the large cross, is available for silent prayer and meditation when the church is open.

If you desire prayer, pastors will be available following the service.

(9:30 & 11:00)

“Angels From On High!”

“Appalachian Carol” The St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director

December 15, 2013 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM Advent: Purple Phillip V. Allen Dan Goeller

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES (8:15) Jeff and Nikki Nace (9:30) Jennifer and Casey Enzor (11:00) Pam and Michael Hemmerly *HYMN

“Angels, From the Realms of Glory” (sts. 1, 2, and 3)

No 220

*ADVENT LITANY OF PRAISE: Psalm 46 LEADER: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

PEOPLE: Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; LEADER: though its waters roar and foam, PEOPLE: though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

All singing: Come and worship! Come and worship!

Worship Christ the newborn king!

LEADER: PEOPLE: LEADER: PEOPLE: All singing:

LEADER: PEOPLE: LEADER: PEOPLE: All singing:

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.

God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it at the dawn of the day.

The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; God’s voice resounds, the earth melts.

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Come and worship! Come and worship!

Worship Christ the newborn king!

Come, behold the works of the Lord, who has wrought desolations in the earth; who makes wars cease to the end of the earth, breaks the bow, shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire!

“Be still, and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth!”

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Come and worship! Come and worship!

Worship Christ the newborn king!

*GREETING ONE ANOTHER SACRAMENT of BAPTISM (9:30 & 11:00) PASTOR: Members of the household of God, we rejoice to recognize these children as part of God’s family. Will you do all in your power to nurture and protect their faith?

CONGREGATION:

We promise to uphold and care for these children and their families by our love, support and prayers. We will do all we can, by personal example and the ministries we provide, to help them grow with us in the way of Christ. Amen.

ANTHEM (8:15) (9:30 & 11:00)

“All is Well” Ensemble, St. Luke’s Orchestra “Gloria” Chancel Choir, St. Luke’s Orchestra

Michael W. Smith Francis Poulenc

PRAYER TIME Rev. Kim King The Lord’s Prayer 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.

CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS CONDOLENCES TO:

Steve & Joan Briggs on the death of her mother Bertha Fenske CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Brian & Anissa Zajac on the birth of daughter Everly Grace Zajac Denise Duft & Brian Bacheson on their wedding of December 14.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Abbe Paschal & Danny Fritz on their wedding of December 14.

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM (8:15) “Appalachian Carol” St. Luke’s Orchestra

Dan Goeller

arr. Mack Wilberg

*ADVENT DOXOLOGY

Words on screen

*OFFERTORY PRAYER

Rev. Kim King

SCRIPTURE READERS (8:15) Marti Hunsucker

(9:30)

Nathan Montgomery

(11:00)

Bailey Middaugh

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.

SCRIPTURE RESPONSE READER: The word of God for the people of God. CONGREGATION: Thanks be to God. MESSAGE

*HYMN

“Not Afraid...Courage!”

Rev. Rob Fuquay

“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”

Words on screen

*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE * Congregation standing

“Angels From On High!”

St. Luke’s Orchestra

CLERGY Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor; Rev. Kim King, Pastor of Congregational Care; Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s; Rev. David Williamson, Pastor of Family & Children’s Ministries; Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, Pastor of Outreach Ministries DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Mark Squire ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES / ORGANIST Charles Manning

Reese Lillian Barnes, daughter of Adam & Kelly Barnes (9:30) Emma Elizabeth Hawkins, daughter of Sam & Sarah Hawkins (11:00) Tobin Ezra Eastwood, son of Kent Eastwood & Brandi RussellEastwood (11:00) Rowan Grey Eastwood, son of Kent Eastwood & Brandi Russell-Eastwood (9:30)

“Sussex Carol” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra

(9:30 & 11:00)

TODAY’S BAPTISMS:

Phillip V. Allen

Today’s altar flowers are given in loving memory of Adam Miller.

GENERAL WORSHIP INFORMATION

ORDER OF WORSHIP

WELCOME VISITORS! We’re glad you’re

PRELUDE

here and hope you feel the presence of God in this worship service. Stop by our Welcome Center for information and a gift, and join us in the Fellowship Hall for refreshments and fellowship following each service. We look forward to having you worship with us again.

For the hearing impaired, personal earphones may be purchased for $7, or hearing aids may be borrowed for the service at the Welcome Center. If you are in need of a large print bulletin, please let our ushers know.

PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday School

are available for children who are newborn to 5th grade; stop at the Info Center in the East Wing to find a classroom. Children are welcome in our services. If they become restless, you may continue to worship with them in the Narthex. For mothers who are nursing, we have a room available for your use equipped with rocking chairs and live streaming of the worship service. It is located in the East Passage, E126. If you need help, an usher can assist you in locating the room.

ARRIVING LATE? PLEASE Wait until

prayers and musical selections are concluded before being seated.

COMMUNION AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY:

The elements are consecrated and placed in the Prayer Chapel for all to include in their worship experience. Please enter in silence. 9:15AM-12:30PM. PRAYER CONCERNS & INFORMATION:

If you have a prayer concern, change of address or other information you would like the church to know, fill out a pew card and place it in the offering plate. Prayer concerns may also be submitted on our website (click the “Need Prayer” link at the top of every page), or with a pastor after worship service. Concerns submitted on the pew card or online are prayed for by our Wednesday Prayer Group. Also, our Prayer Chapel, which can be accessed from Robertson Chapel or outside the main entrance by the large cross, is available for silent prayer and meditation when the church is open.

If you desire prayer, pastors will be available following the service.

(9:30 & 11:00)

“Angels From On High!”

“Appalachian Carol” The St. Luke’s Orchestra; Bob Zehr, Director

December 15, 2013 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM Advent: Purple Phillip V. Allen Dan Goeller

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES (8:15) Jeff and Nikki Nace (9:30) Jennifer and Casey Enzor (11:00) Pam and Michael Hemmerly *HYMN

“Angels, From the Realms of Glory” (sts. 1, 2, and 3)

No 220

*ADVENT LITANY OF PRAISE: Psalm 46 LEADER: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

PEOPLE: Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; LEADER: though its waters roar and foam, PEOPLE: though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

All singing: Come and worship! Come and worship!

Worship Christ the newborn king!

LEADER: PEOPLE: LEADER: PEOPLE: All singing:

LEADER: PEOPLE: LEADER: PEOPLE: All singing:

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.

God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it at the dawn of the day.

The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; God’s voice resounds, the earth melts.

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Come and worship! Come and worship!

Worship Christ the newborn king!

Come, behold the works of the Lord, who has wrought desolations in the earth; who makes wars cease to the end of the earth, breaks the bow, shatters the spear, and burns the shields with fire!

“Be still, and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth!”

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Come and worship! Come and worship!

Worship Christ the newborn king!

*GREETING ONE ANOTHER SACRAMENT of BAPTISM (9:30 & 11:00) PASTOR: Members of the household of God, we rejoice to recognize these children as part of God’s family. Will you do all in your power to nurture and protect their faith?

CONGREGATION:

We promise to uphold and care for these children and their families by our love, support and prayers. We will do all we can, by personal example and the ministries we provide, to help them grow with us in the way of Christ. Amen.

ANTHEM (8:15) (9:30 & 11:00)

“All is Well” Ensemble, St. Luke’s Orchestra “Gloria” Chancel Choir, St. Luke’s Orchestra

Michael W. Smith Francis Poulenc

PRAYER TIME Rev. Kim King The Lord’s Prayer 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.

CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS CONDOLENCES TO:

Steve & Joan Briggs on the death of her mother Bertha Fenske CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Brian & Anissa Zajac on the birth of daughter Everly Grace Zajac Denise Duft & Brian Bacheson on their wedding of December 14.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Abbe Paschal & Danny Fritz on their wedding of December 14.

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM (8:15) “Appalachian Carol” St. Luke’s Orchestra

Dan Goeller

arr. Mack Wilberg

*ADVENT DOXOLOGY

Words on screen

*OFFERTORY PRAYER

Rev. Kim King

SCRIPTURE READERS (8:15) Marti Hunsucker

(9:30)

Nathan Montgomery

(11:00)

Bailey Middaugh

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.

SCRIPTURE RESPONSE READER: The word of God for the people of God. CONGREGATION: Thanks be to God. MESSAGE

*HYMN

“Not Afraid...Courage!”

Rev. Rob Fuquay

“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”

Words on screen

*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE * Congregation standing

“Angels From On High!”

St. Luke’s Orchestra

CLERGY Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor; Rev. Kim King, Pastor of Congregational Care; Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s; Rev. David Williamson, Pastor of Family & Children’s Ministries; Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, Pastor of Outreach Ministries DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Mark Squire ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES / ORGANIST Charles Manning

Reese Lillian Barnes, daughter of Adam & Kelly Barnes (9:30) Emma Elizabeth Hawkins, daughter of Sam & Sarah Hawkins (11:00) Tobin Ezra Eastwood, son of Kent Eastwood & Brandi RussellEastwood (11:00) Rowan Grey Eastwood, son of Kent Eastwood & Brandi Russell-Eastwood (9:30)

“Sussex Carol” Chancel Choir; St. Luke’s Orchestra

(9:30 & 11:00)

TODAY’S BAPTISMS:

Phillip V. Allen

Today’s altar flowers are given in loving memory of Adam Miller.

NEWS YOU CAN USE St. Luke’s End of Year Giving Guide

Inside your worship guide this morning, you’ll find a Giving Guide outlining specific ways in which you can contribute to specific projects or initiatives underway at St. Luke’s. Choose a project that you feel led to support and make a tax deductible donation in 2013. Be sure and indicate the name of the project you’d like to support on your check.

Live Nativity

Today • 5PM and 6:30PM • Sanctuary Experience the story of Christmas like never before. Even the animals are live in this production that brings to life the birth of Jesus. Consider attending the later service if possible to make room for families with small children who tend to prefer the earlier service. Crafts, photo ops, cookies and more will be available in the Narthex before and after each performance.

Jr. High Winter Retreat

Friday, December 20 at 7PM through Saturday, December 21 at 8AM Jr. High students join us for a night full of fun and adventure! We will meet at the Lodge for games and pizza. Then we’ll head to SkyZone for a private jump session. Back at the Lodge, there will be games, activities, movies and much more throughout the night. Register at www.stlukesumc.com by December 18. Cost is $25. Contact Colleen Baumgartner at baumgartnerc@stlukesumc.com with questions.

Special announcement: Heather Campbell will be joining our staff the weekend of December 20 as our new Associate Director of Youth Ministries! Come and get to know Heather!

Longest Night

Saturday, December 21 • 7PM • Luke’s Lodge The Longest Night is a service of hope. Oftentimes the holidays are difficult for those who have experienced a loss, are struggling with grief or feeling depressed. This uplifting service will remind you of the hope inherent in the season and offer reasons to celebrate.

Donald Miller is coming to St. Luke’s

Saturday, January 25 • 7-8PM • Sanctuary This is your invitation to live a more meaningful life! Begin 2014 off right with Donald Miller, the New York Times Bestselling author of Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years and Storyline. Miller’s approach blurs the lines between the Christian and secular communities with his use of humor, compelling stories and authenticity. This is an event that will attract a diverse crowd and is a ticketed event. St. Luke’s members have the first chance to purchase tickets either online at stlukesumc.com/Donald or in person this morning in the West Passage. Single tickets are $15/each with a patron’s option for $50/each which includes dinner, an interview and preferred seating.

Singles Christmas Eve Open House

Tuesday, December 24 • 6-9PM • Parlor Join host, Greg Hazel, to enjoy Christmas music, holiday goodies, and fellowship with other single friends. Plan to attend one of the Christmas Eve services at 5,7,9, or 11PM.

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Holiday Hours for St. Luke’s

The building will be closed Wednesday, December 25, Saturday, December 28 and Wednesday, January 1. The building will be open 8:30AM-5PM on December 26, 27 and 30 and will close at 8PM on December 31.

Dr. Kent Millard to Preach

Sunday, December 29 • 9:30AM and 11:00AM We are pleased to welcome back to the pulpit St. Luke’s former senior pastor, Dr. Kent Millard. Please note only two service times will be held.

Poinsettia Orders

To order poinsettias for the Sanctuary in memory or honor of a loved one, stop by the Welcome Center or the church office to fill out an order card and make a $10 donation, or order at www.stlukesumc.com. Plants may be picked up following the 11PM Christmas Eve service. Orders received before Tuesday, December 17, will have names included in the Poinsettia Remembrance list, which will be available either on our website to download and easily share with others, or at the Welcome Center for those who wish to have a printed copy.

Let Story Be Your Guide

Sundays, January 12 & 19 • 11AM-Noon • E212 Discover who Donald Miller is by attending a 2-week introductory study. Discover the power of your own story!

S to r yl ine

Wednesdays, January 8 - February 12 • 6:30-8PM • Spiritual Life Center Visit Donald’s blog at www.storylineblog.com. For more information on how to buy the book and register for this class, contact David Williamson at williamsond@stlukesumc.com.

Host a Lenten Small Group

March 5-April 20 We are gathering volunteers to host home groups, groups that meet at St. Luke's, groups that meet in the work place or at a restaurant, and groups that will meet online through Google hangout. If you are interested in any of these options for five meetings during March and April, email Susan Fuquay at fuquays@stlukesumc.com.

January Adult Ministries Classes

St. Luke’s is an

open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation.

We envision being transformed by God and

transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive,

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

ENTRY.POINT at OAK HILL: 10:30AM, Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor

CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: There will not be a service this evening. Next Taizé service will be Sunday, January 19, 2014, at 5PM in the Sanctuary.

LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel, Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor

WORSHIP 24/7: Our morning worship services are Web broadcast live in real time at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/watch. The entire service is available for purchase on CD and DVD; you may order specific services at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/sermonarchives, or stop by the Welcome Center this morning for an order envelope. You may also listen to or download sermons at www.stlukesumc.com.

A link to the sermon video is also available by following us on Twitter @stlukesumcindy or liking us on our Facebook page.

ADVENT SERMON SERIES: December 1: December 8: December 15: December 22:

Not Afraid...Hope! (not afraid to believe) Not Afraid...Obedience! (not afraid to answer a call) Not Afraid...Courage! (not afraid to do the right thing) The Shepherd (Dramatic Monologue)

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES: Christmas Eve Eve: December 23 at 7PM Christmas Eve Family Service: December 24 at 3PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Services: December 24 at 5, 7, 9, and 11PM

Christ-like community.

January classes are being formed. Please visit the Adult Ministries table in the West Passage to gather more information on the various opportunities in 2014.

Angel Tree

Thank you for the tremendous generosity displayed through this year’s Angel Tree Project. Thanks to St. Luke’s, 436 individuals have been adopted and will receive Christmas blessings. We would still appreciate monetary donations for Kroger Gift Certificates. You can make a financial donation this morning or online. Additionally, volunteers are still needed to help distribute gifts on December 22. Please leave your wrapped packages at the table in the Narthex this morning.

100 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

317.846.3404 • www.stlukesumc.com