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.
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES
NORTH INDY
Traditional 9:30 AM, Contemporary 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
MIDTOWN
Contemporary 9 AM & 11:00 AM
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
Visit the Connection Centers located outside each worship space to have your questions answered and discover ways to connect.
RESTLESS CHILD AREAS - NORTH INDY
AREA LEFT OF THE SANCTUARY & CENTRAL PASSAGE
NURSING PARENT AREA
NORTH INDY- E126
MIDTOWN - LEFT OF GATHERING AREA
Feel free to watch our live services in these areas if you want to nurse privately or if your child needs a break during worship.
CONNECTIONS GIFT STORE
PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE
Spring is here! Visit the Connection Books and Gifts store to shop our May arrivals—fresh finds for the season ahead. Visit the Asante shop and shop with a purpose. Connections Books and Gifts is 100% Volunteer operated with 100% proceeds going to St. Luke’s Hub for Hope and Angel House children’s home in Tanzania.
CONTEMPLATION & COMMUNION
9:00AM – NOON – PRAYER CHAPEL
On Sunday mornings, the Prayer Chapel is open to anyone seeking a moment of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection. Holy Communion is available on the altar. Enter through Door #2.
NORTH INDY ART GALLERY CARA JEAN WAHLERS (@CARAJEANWAHLERSART)
I am an Indianapolis-based artist working in ink on paper to explore migration, memory and place. My drawings often begin with landscapes or patterns of movement, rendered through pointillism and mark-making. Each piece reflects on how memory attaches to place and how movement shapes belonging and change.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY GATHERING AREA | EMILY STUMP (@STUDIO.EMILYSTUMP)
CONTACT OUR CARE MINISTRY
Life gets difficult for all of us, and whatever you’re going through today, you don’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know could use support, call (317) 846-3404 to reach a member of our Care Team. You can also visit stlukesumc.com/needcare
ATTENDANCE
Please scan the QR code on the back of the bulletin or stop by the Connection Center to let us know you’re here.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Sign up to receive St. Luke’s newsletters at stlukesumc.com/ subscribe. Need to update your contact or giving information? Visit stlukesumc.com/myaccount. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok @StLukesIndy
GET CONNECTED
VBS: “RAINFOREST FALLS”
JUNE 8-12
| REGISTER TODAY
Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in a relationship with God, their creator, and to find a safe place in life’s storms. Learn more and sign up at stlukesumc.com/vbs
MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM
JUNE 15-18 | REGISTER TODAY
Middle School Mayhem is one of our most exciting weeks of the year! This week-long day camp gives middle schoolers a chance to form new friendships as they have discussions and competitions with their “crew” of other students and a few leaders, serve alongside their peers, & learn more about faith in worship times designed specifically for them. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/students
FREEDOM SCHOOL
JUNE 15 - JULY 22
CDF Freedom Schools are summer programs designed to increase literacy, self-esteem, socio-emotional skills, and a love of learning for children in elementary school. We disrupt the summer learning slide by keeping scholars engaged and stimulated. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/freedomschool
ELDERBERRY
MAY 14 AT NOON | NORTH INDY
This social gathering is for those aged 55 and above, offering great food and fellowship for just $7. You can register at stlukesumc.com/elderberry or by calling the front office at 317846-3404. We’d love to see you there!
STARTING POINT
MAY 17 FOLLOWING SERVICES
Starting Point is a 30-minute orientation to St. Luke’s. You’ll meet others who are new and leave with a next step to help you find your place within the church. This is a great way to become familiar with who we are and how we live out our faith. No registration is needed for the in-person classes. Just show up! We can’t wait to meet you!
TAIZE CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE
MAY 18 AT 5:30 PM | NORTH INDY
A Taize service invites you into a time of contemplation using simple chanting, prayers, scripture and 10 minutes of silence. In times of relentless busyness and anxiety, when the clamor and turmoil of life can be overwhelming, you are invited to come away for 30 minutes to let yourself dwell in the presence of Christ.
“WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE?” MAY 21 AT 2 PM | NORTH INDY
Interested in leaving a legacy? Join David Heetland, Pastor of Planned Giving, for an engaging and informative discussion on the various ways you can leave a lasting legacy at St. Luke’s that reflects your values. Register at stlukesumc.com/legacy26
PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL
JUNE 13 | DOWNTOWN INDY
Each year St. Luke’s is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community by walking in the Indy Pride parade and hosting a booth at the Indy Pride festival. Last year we had over 120 people join our group for the parade. It was a colorful, fun day in downtown Indy. This is just one way St. Luke’s lives out its mission to be an open, inclusive church helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. Let us know you plan on walking with us this year by heading to the link below! We’d also love your help being table hosts outside of our worship spaces the two Sundays before Pride. You can sign up at stlukesumc.com/pride
MAKE AN IMPACT
TANZANIA TRIP INTEREST MEETINGS
MAY 17 AT 10:45
| NORTH INDY
We are planning a trip to Tanzania to visit our partners at Angel House Children’s Home in March 2027. Join us for an informational meeting to learn more. A trip like this can be transformational to your cultural experience and faith journey, and we hope you’ll consider joining us! Learn more and register at stlukesumc.com/tanzania
‘ALL IN’ FOR KIDS AND YOUTH SIGN UP TO HELP TODAY!
This summer, St. Luke’s is going ALL IN—and we need YOU to be apart of it! We can’t wait to host VBS, Middle School Mayhem, and Freedom School, but we can’t put these important programs on without YOU!
You can make a difference—whether you serve for a week, a day, or just a few hours. From leading kids to offering hospitality, there’s a place for you. Sign up to volunteer and help every child know they belong at stlukesumc.com/allin
VOLUNTEER AT THE BOOKSTORE INVENTORY MANAGER NEEDED
We are looking for detail-oriented person with retail or inventory experience who can volunteer during the week for Connections Gifts & Books. Responsibilities include setting up inventory items into Square, checking in and tagging orders, and assisting with store resets. This is currently a volunteer position, working with a fun and energetic team! Contact Cindy Veatch at cveatch@thecreativethread.net.
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude 1 | Evensong (Wesleyan Ringers)
Prelude 2 | Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Bringing In The Light | Brady Elmore
Opening Video
Opening Hymn | Praise to the Lord the Almighty #139 (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Affirmation of Faith | Led by: Amy Shuford
Glory to God
Welcome/Turn and Greet | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Announcements
Anthem | Genesis Choir & Guest Singers
Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer
Kids Dismissal
Call for Offering
Offertory | By Faith
Doxology/Prayer Over Offering
Scripture Reading | 1 Sam 1:1-28
Message | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymn | Motherhood, Sublime Eternal
Benediction
Postlude | Celtic Praise (Wesleyan Ringers)
