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.
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
COMMUNION AT ST. LUKE’S
Today we celebrate Holy Communion in worship. In the United Methodist Church, we practice an “open table,” where all are welcome; you do not have to be a member of this or any church to participate. All who desire to be forgiven and receive God’s grace are invited. Please follow the directions provided by your ushers. You will be guided to come to the front by an usher to receive a piece of bread and cup, and then return to your pew by the opposite aisle. Once consumed you can place the cup in the holder in the back of the pew in front of you. All bread is gluten free, and we use grape juice in place of wine. If you need the elements brought to you, please lift a hand and an usher will bring them to you.
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. We invite you to go and 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
DISTRICT EQUALIZATION WILLINGNESS TO SERVE APPLICATION DEADLINE FEB. 2 AT 11:59 PM
Thinking about how to get more involved in the Conference in the new year? The District Equalization Members’ Willingness to Serve form gathers names of those willing to serve as an equalizing member at the 2026 Annual Conference Session. Fill out your form at stlukesumc.com/serveform
ALL-CHURCH RETREAT
FEBRUARY 7 AT 8:15 AM
| GREAT HALL
Join us for our All Church Retreat with Ruth Haley Barton. This retreat ties into our current series, “Pursuing God’s Will Together,” focusing on discernment for our lives and our church. Register at stlukesumc.com/retreat.
LOVE BUG BALL
FEBRUARY 7 FROM 6 PM – 9 PM
This event will allow all parents to celebrate love with their kids in a fun, new way. There will be dancing, crafting, and a time for laughter and games. Come dressed in your fancy clothes, as your favorite bug, or just as you are. We can’t wait to make memories with you! Register at stlukesumc.com/bugball26
COMBINED SERVICES
FEBRUARY 8 AT
9:30 AND 11 AM | NORTH INDY
Join us on Sunday, February 8th, as we welcome Ruth Haley Barton, the author of ‘Pursuing God’s Will Together’. With her joining us in service, we will only have one 9:30 service in the Sanctuary at North Indy and one at 11:00 in the Chapel. There will not be any services at Midtwon that day, as all are encouraged to worship with together, at one campus.
TANZANIA TRIP INTEREST GATHERING
FEBRUARY 15 FOLLOWING
SERVICES
Join us this fall as we travel to Tanzania! You will experience God through new eyes and discover the beautifully rich culture in this corner of Africa. We will visit Angel House, a children’s home and school near Tanzania and learn about the UMC work in this community. Joins us for an information interest meeting to learn more. You can sign up at stlukesumc.com/tanzaniatrip
ASH WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY
18
Ash Wednesday begins our Lenten journey—40 days of drawing closer to God through prayer, reflection, and intentional living. Join us at 12 pm or 7 pm at North Indy, or stop by our drive-through services at Midtown to receive ashes as a symbol of renewal and humility. All are welcome.
LENTEN SMALL GROUPS
SIGN-UPS OPEN TODAY | START WEEK OF FEB. 22
These small groups are a chance to find your people—to laugh with, grow with, and learn from. Groups meet five times focusing on the weekly sermons—no prep work required. We provide discussion guides each week, and you can catch the message in person, via streaming, or podcast. Groups meet in homes, coffee shops, on Zoom, or here at church. They start the week of February 22 and run through March 22. Sign-up at stlukesumc.com/lentgroups
HS SKI RETREAT
FEBRUARY
13 - 15
High school students—you’re invited on this year’s ski trip! We leave Friday, February 13th at 5:30 PM for Beechpoint Christian Camp in Michigan, spend Saturday skiing at Bittersweet Resort, and return Sunday by 2 PM. Don’t ski? No problem—you can hang out at the lodge with games and friends. Learn more at stlukesumc.com/students
BLACK
HISTORY
MONTH COLLABORATIVE
CELEBRATIONS WITH WITHERSPOON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
We have an incredible lineup of events including a pastor’s book study happening now, dinner and a movie night on February 3rd at Witherspoon Presbyterian, special Wednesday night dinners on the 11th and 18th featuring musical themes and stories about Black music in Indiana, and Orchestra Sunday on February 15th. The purpose is to bring people from all walks of life together. For the completed schedule and more details of the events, head to stlukesumc.com/blackhistory
2026 GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT
FEBRUARY 21 AT 2 PM
Join us for our Gospel Concert featuring the Indy Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphonic Praise Choir presenting “Come Sunday”. This is part of our 28th Annual Cultural Celebration— bringing people together through music to learn, celebrate, and love each other in new ways. Purchase tickets at stlukesumc.com/blackhistory. And before the concert, seniors are invited to attend the Senior Ministry Gospel Concert Reception in the community room starting at 1 PM. Let us know you’re coming at stlukesumc.com/seniorreception
NORTH INDY TRADITIONAL ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude | Lift Every Voice and Sing
Welcome | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Opening Hymn | Lead On, O King Eternal #580 (3 vs.)
Affirmation of Faith
Glory to God
A nnouncements
Black History Moment | Now, Amen and Ashe!
A nthem | O Love
Prayer Time and the Lord’s Prayer | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
K ids Dismissal | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
Call for Offering | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
O ffertory | Kumbaya
Doxology and Prayer Over Offering | Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright
S cripture Reading | Luke 22:39-42
Message | Rev. Dr. Rob Fuquay
Communion
Communion Hymns | For the Bread Which You Have Broken # 614 (vs. 1-4)
Come With Joy #617 (vs. 1-5)
O Though Who This Mysterious Bread #613 (vs. 1-4)
Bread of the World #624 (vs. 1-2)
Spirit of the Living God #393
Benediction
Postlude
