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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

Explore our “Fill Your Basket” assortment of Easter basket items— fun items for the season. While you’re there, visit the Asante Shop, now refreshed with a new look! Every purchase helps support our bookstore-adopted son, Alvin, and the children of 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

AMY B. CARROLL | OUT OF THE BLUE ART STUDIOS

Carroll is a painter inspired by the beauty of nature and the quiet moments of everyday life. From vibrant florals to peaceful landscapes, her work reflects a love of color, light, and connection. She is especially drawn to flowers, symbols of growth, grace, and fleeting beauty, and paints them with expressive movement and layered, luminous tones. Her studio, Out of the Blue Art Studios, is located on Main Street in Zionsville, Indiana.

MIDTOWN ART GALLERY

GATHERING AREA | VICTORIA

(@SKIRT22CREATIONS)

JEFFRIES -

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

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

MARCH 22 - APRIL

3 | NORTH INDY

Walk through the story of Jesus — from His baptism to the crucifixion — alongside the stories of people who’ve found belonging through life’s hardest moments. It’s open through Good Friday, whenever the church is open. Take a look at this year’s experience by heading to stlukesumc.com/stations

FREEDOM SCHOOL VOLUNTEER MEETINGS

MARCH 22 AT 12:30 PM & MARCH 24 AT 5:30 PM

Freedom School 2026 is right around the corner and we are actively seeking volunteers of all backgrounds, interests, and availability to help bring this program to life. For new and returning volunteers, learn more by attending any one of the available call out meetings.

HIGH SCHOOL HANG OUT

MARCH 22 FROM NOON - 2 PM

| LUKE’S LODGE

Lunch is on us! This will be a laid back event with music, boardgames, door prizes, and most importantly, fun! Let us know you’re coming at stlukesumc.com/students

E ASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

MARCH 28 AT 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

You and your family are invited to join us at our North Indy Campus! So many activities will be offered, and you can expect things like inflatables, an Easter Bunny photo booth, crafts, and an egg hunt for ALL AGES and abilities! We hope to see you there. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/easteregg

TREE SEEDLING GIVEAWAY

MARCH 28 | DURING

EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Creation Care and Sen. Fady Qaddoura are partnering again to giveaway 300 trees this spring. Stop by during Eggstravaganza to pick up one of the 200 Cherry Trees or Northern Pines donated by DNR, plus another 100 sapplings from Sen. Qaddoura will be given away at services the following day. Besides adding beauty to your yard, trees provide shade which improves utility costs, and are an important part of maintaining our eco-system. Donations are encouraged!

GUYS, GAMES, AND GOOD DEEDS

MARCH 29 FROM 1:00 – 4:00 PM | 5IRON GOLF

Join the men of St. Luke’s for an afternoon of fellowship, fun, and giving back! We’re gathering at 5Iron Golf in downtown Indianapolis to enjoy food, games, golf bays, and a March Madness Elite 8 viewing party — all while supporting Streets to Home Indy. Prizes will be awarded and all donations support those transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing. Register at stlukesumc.com/mensevent

LABYRINTH WALK

MARCH 30 AT 5:30 PM | NORTH INDY

Join us for a Labyrinth Walk in the Fellowship Hall, or outside if weather permits. At the heart of the evening will be the opportunity for personal prayer and anointing with oil, an ancient sign of God’s healing, comfort, and renewal.

MAKE AN IMPACT

SERVE DURING LENT MOVE-IN KITS FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

Our churchwide Lent Service Project is collecting Move-In Kits for those newly housed through the City’s Streets to Home initiaitve. You can participate as a group or family or as an individual! Visit stlukesumc.com/lentserve to learn more about Streets to Home, find stories from the recently housed, and educate yourself about how to get involved!

I LOVE MY CITY SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 24 & 25

We believe that God created all of us on purpose and for a purpose to be difference-makers in the world by using our unique gifts to impact others. Our days of service will take place on Friday, April 24, at Midtown and Saturday, April 25, at our North Indy Campus and various locations throughout the city for I Love My City 2026. Our service projects are designed to show our love for our city and neighbors in need. Leading up to the event, we’ll be collecting items to support vulnerable youth in our community. Plus, we’re bringing back the blood drive. No matter your age or ability, there are opportunities to serve, collect, and give.

CONDOLENCES

Elizabeth Andrews on the death of her husband, John Brent Andrews, who passed away on March 10th. Memorial service took place on March 20th at Flanner Buchanan Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

Bobbi Simmons on the death of her husband, Mike Simmons, who passed away on March 18th. Memorial services took place on March 21st at Hartley-Dunnichay Funeral Home.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES

SERVICE OF PRAYER AND HEALING | MARCH 30

NORTH INDY - Robertson Chapel | 6:30 PM

You are invited to a peaceful and sacred Service of Prayer and Healing centered on Christ’s invitation to bring our whole selves to Him. This contemplative service will create space to rest in God’s healing presence, open our hearts, and receive prayer.

MAUNDY THURSDAY | APRIL 2

NORTH INDY - Sanctuary & Online | 7 PM

GOOD FRIDAY | APRIL 3

NORTH INDY - Sanctuary & Online | 12 PM, 7 PM

EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 5

NORTH INDY

Sunrise (Chapel) | 7 AM

Traditional (Sanctuary) | 9:30 & 11:15 AM | Rev. Rob Fuquay

Contemporary (Chapel) | 9:30 & 11:15 AM

MIDTOWN

Contemporary | 9:00 & 11:00 AM | Rev. Mindie Moore

ONLINE

Traditional | 9:30 & 11:15 AM | Rev. Rob Fuquay

Contemporary | 9:30 & 11:15 AM

NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER

OF WORSHIP

Prelude

Welcome | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs

Prayer of Confession

Words of Grace and Greeting | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs

Opening Hymn | O Sacred Head Now Wounded

A nthem | Jesus Paid it All

Prayer Set-Up | Ah Holy Jesus

Prayer Time/The Lord’s Prayer | Pastor Brian Williams

Luke’s Leaders Recognition

K ids Dismissal

Call for Offering

O ffertory | Ave Verum Corpus

Doxology/Prayer Over Offering | Pastor Brian Williams

S cripture Reading | Matthew 27:20-26

Message | Rev. Jen S. Gibbs

Closing Hymn | Why?

B enediction

Postlude

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