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 - WINTER SALE
Connections Books & Gifts now has holiday and Christmas items 50% off, cold weather apparel and select fashion items 25% off! Connections is run entirely by volunteers, and every purchase supports our community through Hub for Hope. Be sure to stop by Connections today and Purchase with a Purpose!
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
DREAMING OF A BETTER
WORLD
We are honored to display artwork created by St. Luke’s Kids, Youth, and Luke’s Leaders during our Martin Luther King Jr. Day gathering. Inspired by Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, participants reflected on his vision for a better world. Come see what our youth have dreamed for the future and to reflect on the hopes they hold. Then, take time to create your own dream for a better world and add it to the display in our East Art Gallery.
MIDTOWN ART GALLERY
GATHERING AREA | BRITT RITCHIE
(@BRITTANNRITCHIEFRYE)
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 LENT GROUPS GROUPS START TODAY
Our Lent Groups are small, intentional spaces to be known, to listen, to ask honest questions, and to learn and grow with one another. As we journey alongside our sermon series, “Behold: Words from the Suffering,” we’ll sit with the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection through the voices of those who witnessed Holy Week in real time — and we’ll make room for how that story meets us here and now. Find your group at stlukesumc.com/ lentgroups
SERVE DURING LENT MOVE-IN KITS FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
We’re partnering with Streets to Home Indy to support individuals transitioning out of homelessness and into stable housing. We are collecting move-in kits filled with essential household items to help our neighbors begin this new chapter with dignity and care. Donations can be dropped off at the designated bins in the church. Our goal is to collect 50 kits by Easter Sunday. Find a full list of needed items and learn how to get involved at stlukesumc.com/lentserve.
INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES MONDAYS, STARTING FEBRUARY 23 AT 6:30 PM
Together, we will explore contemplative practices that support discernment and attentiveness to God’s presence, including Taizé worship, labyrinth walking, Lectio Divina, Station of the Cross, and quiet meditation. These practices are gentle ways of learning to listen with the heart, trust the unfolding path, and rest in God’s steady love. Join us in the Spiritual Life Room at our North Indy campus. Register at stlukesumc.com/ contemplativepractices
UNITED NIGHT OF WORSHIP MARCH 10 AT 7 PM | ROBERTSON CHAPEL
This special contemporary worship night will unite our teams for one shared purpose — a beautiful reminder that we are one church in Christ. Whether you attend Midtown, North Indy, or are new to St. Luke’s, this night is for everyone. Come expecting meaningful worship and space to simply be in God’s presence. We hope to see you there.
UWF SOUL CARE RETREAT
MARCH
14
| BREAKFAST STARTING AT 8 AM
Step into a sacred pause and find a safe harbor for your soul. This is a gentle invitation to lay down the weight you carry, rest in God’s steady presence, be renewed in heart and mind, and reconnect with God and with one another. There will be guest speakers and presenters. You’ll learn practices of journaling, meditation and movement, relaxation, and life skills. Child care provided. Register at stlukesumc.com/soulcare
EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP
MARCH 15 | NORTH INDY
The class will help you learn more about the United Methodist Church and the process for formally joining St. Luke’s. Here you’ll learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our mission to be an affirming community of Christians helping people find and give hope through Jesus Christ. You may attend in person or online at stlukesumc.com/membership
LENTEN TAIZE CONTEMPLATIVE WORSHIP
MARCH 16 AT 5:30 PM
During the season of Lent, take 30 minutes away from your overbusy and stressful days to center your heart into the peace of God’s Presence. Join with us in song chants, listening to scripture read, and time for silent reflection. This alternative, slow paced, spiritual worship will help you step back into your Lenten journey re-centered and restored.
FAITH & ACTION SPRING CONFERENCE: FROM TRAUMA TO TRANSFORMATION
MARCH 19 AT 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Interested in learning about compassionate, trauma-informed practices that foster real healing and open pathways to long-term stability? Learn from Chanequa Walker-Barnes, PhD, a highly esteemed scholar, theologian, and clinical psychologist whose work focuses upon healing the legacies of racial and gender oppression. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/springconference
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
MARCH 28 AT 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
We are so excited you and your family will be joining 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 egg hunt for ALL AGES and abilities! We hope to see you there. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/easteregg
CONDOLENCES
Mark and Stewart Shunk on the death of their mother, Lorene Burkhart, who passed away on February 13th. Memorial services will take place on March 6th with visitation from 12-3 PM and service at 3 PM at St. Luke’s UMC.
MAKE AN IMPACT
WEEKEND WARRIORS
DONATIONS PICKED UP THURSDAY MORNINGS
St. Luke’s has been approached by a Washington Township preschool that has 10 families struggling to feed their families over the weekend. We have committed to bringing them 10 plastic grocery bags each week that are filled with kid-friendly food to help them get through the weekend. Bags will be dropped off in the bins between doors 6 & 7 before noon on Thursday mornings. Find a full list of items to donate, and learn about more volunteer opportunities at stlukesumc.com/ weekendwarriors
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude 1 | Jesus Shall Reign
Prelude 2 | Amazing Grace
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Prayer of Confession | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Words of Grace and Greeting | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | What Wondrous Love is This #292 (Vs. 1, 3, 4)
Black History Moment | Bishop Tracy S
A nthem | You Are Not Alone
Baptisms
K ids Dismissal
Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
O ffertory | O Sacred Head Now Wounded
Doxology and Prayer Over Offering | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
S cripture Reading | Matthew 26:69-74
Message | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Closing Hymns | I Need Thee Every Hour #397 (vs. 1, 4, 5)
