TODAY’S SPECIAL EVENTS
MARCH 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.
Outreach of the Month Our March Outreach of the Month is Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County. St. Luke’s has made a commitment to take on the expense of a home for the Davis family. You still have a chance to leave your mark on their home. We have the OSB boards in the West Passage that will be used to build their home -- leave your handprint or a written message. You may also make a donation and place it in the offering (payable to St. Luke’s with “Habitat” on the memo line) or at www.stlukesumc.com. For more info, contact Todd Hockemeyer at tmhockemeyer@gmail.com.
Stations of the Cross Experience the 14 Stations of the Cross, representing the path that Jesus walked on his journey to the cross. Stations available Palm Sunday through Good Friday at 7PM and can be found around the perimeter of Robertson Chapel. Take a self-guided tour (printed guides available) or a guide will be available at 8PM on Thursday and at 11AM on Friday.
Easter Egg Hunt Tickets Available Our Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 30 at 9:30AM. Tickets are $3/child and may be purchased this morning in the East Passage.
Prayer Vigil Sign Up Be a part of the unending stream of prayers in the Spiritual Life Center and Prayer Chapel on Holy Thursday (beginning at 8PM) and Good Friday (ending at 8PM). Sign up in the West Passage today or contact Betty Brandt (317-8463404 x339, brandtb@stlukesumc.com).
Half the Sky Dinner Reservations Make a dinner reservation for any of the upcoming Half the Sky events at the UMW table in the West Passage today. The first event takes place Wednesday, April 17 at 6PM -see the Communion Monthly or church website for details. Dinner is $10/event; online registration also available.
NEWS YOU CAN USE Easter Hospitality Easter is our highest attended worship service of the year, and as we learned at our recent Hospitality Workshop, every one of us is an ambassador for our church. Help us make our many guests feel welcome by taking some extra hospitality steps. 1) Make sure there are plenty of parking spaces available by taking the free shuttle from Springmill Elementary (8250 Springmill Rd.). Park your car at the school and get dropped off/picked up at the main doors to the church. Shuttle runs 7AM-1PM. 2) When finding seats in the Sanctuary, please make friends with the person sitting in the pew with you by decreasing your personal space and skootching a tad closer so that we can accommodate as many people as
comfortably (and safely) possible in the Sanctuary. 3) Please do not save seats for others who have not yet arrived, or set up any folding chairs on your own. Our ushers can assist you with any seating issues. 4) Know that you may also participate in the service in Robertson Chapel at 9:30 and 11:00. It will be linked via video to the Sanctuary, there will be live music, and clergy will be present. Thank you in advance for making Easter a joyful day for all who worship with us.
Holy Week Breakfast Devotions Start your day with breakfast and a brief devotion March 2529, 7:30-8:15AM in Fellowship Hall. Join Dr. Kent Millard (Mon.), Rev. David Williamson (Tues.), Dr. Marion Miller (Wed.), Dr. Carver McGriff (Thurs.) and Bishop Richard Wilke (Fri.) for a light breakfast and devotional. Suggested donation of $5/morning. Make reservations at www.stlukesumc.com or by calling the church, 846-3404.
A Taste of Passover Our Seder observance will highlight the significance of the holiday while sampling the ethnic meal. Enjoy festive programming and learn about when God “passed over” the homes of the Israelites. Tuesday, March 26, 6PM in Fellowship Hall. No charge; a freewill offering will be received. Register at www.stlukesumc.com.
Good Friday Labyrinth Walk Reflect on your Lenten journey and the meaning of Good Friday by taking a Labyrinth Walk in Fellowship Hall on Good Friday, 9AM-7PM.
Easter Lilies Order forms are available in the church office and the Welcome Center, as well as www.stlukesumc.com. Flowers decorate the Sanctuary and can be designated in memory or honor of family and friends. To be included in the list, which will be available online as well as at the Welcome Center on Easter Sunday, orders must be received by Noon on Monday, March 25. A $10 donation per plant is appreciated.
Easter Schedule for Children On Easter, childcare will be available for children up to age five at 8:00, and at 9:30 & 11:15 preschool and pre-kindergarten age children will have their regular Sunday School classes, in addition to childcare for younger children. Elementary children and older may worship with their family.
St. Luke’s is an
open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation.
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 PALM SUNDAY EVENT: “Seven Last Words” LENTEN SERMON SERIES
THE GOD YOU CAN KNOw Based on The “I AM” Sayings of Jesus MARCH 24—PALM SUNDAY:
We envision being transformed by God and
transforming the world into a compassionate,
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
HOLY wEEK HOLY wEEK BREAKFAST DEVOTIONAL SERIES
March 25-29, 7:30-8:15AM, Fellowship Hall Register at www.stlukesumc.com A TASTE OF PASSOVER: EXPERIENCING A SEDER MEAL
Tuesday, March 26, 6PM, Fellowship Hall Register at www.stlukesumc.com MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
March 28, 7PM, Sanctuary
just, inclusive,
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
March 29, Noon & 7PM, Sanctuary
Christ-like community.
EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31
Sunrise Service, 6:30AM, Robertson Chapel Worship Services: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:15AM Later@St. Luke’s, 6PM, Robertson Chapel
Side by Side Orchestra All high school, middle and jr. high school instrumentalists, presently playing in a school ensemble and/or studying privately, are invited to join the St. Luke’s Orchestra on Sunday, April 21 for all three worship services (8:15, 9:30 & 11AM). Rehearsal will be Thursday, April 18 at 7:15PM in the Sanctuary. To participate, contact Margaret Spilker, Orchestra Manager, at msspilker@aol.com or 317 603-0520.
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