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MARCH 10, 2013 100 w. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.846.3404 • www.stlukesumc.com 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 LENTEN SERMON SERIES THE GOD YOU CAN KNOw Based on The “I AM” Sayings of Jesus MARCH 10: Knowing God’s Power “I Am the True Vine” JOHN 15:1-8 MARCH 17: Knowing God’s Way “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” JOHN 14:1-7 MARCH 24—PALM SUNDAY: 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 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE March 29, Noon & 7PM, Sanctuary 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 St. Luke’s is an open community of Christians gathering to seek, celebrate, live and share the love of God for all creation. We envision being transformed by God and transforming the world into a compassionate, just, inclusive, Christ-like community.

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Outreach of the MonthEach month, St. Luke’s will promote and support a differ-ent local or global partnership, giving you the opportunityto share your time, talents and/or treasure. Our MarchOutreach of the Month is Habitat for Humanity of Hamil-ton County. St. Luke’s has made a commitment to take onthe expense of a home for the Davis family. Each Sundaythis month you will have a chance to leave your mark ontheir home. We will have the OSB boards in the West Pas-sage that will be used to build their home -- our goal is toget 7000 handprints. You may also make a donation andplace it in the offering basket (payable to St. Luke’s with“Habitat” on the memo line) or donate at www.stluke-sumc.com. Construction begins in August. For more info,contact Todd Hockemeyer at [email protected].

Rosebud, SD Work Trip MeetingFamilies are invited to work and live on the reservationwith the Lakota Indians during our work trip to Rosebud,June 23-29. Only eight spots are left on this trip where youwill experience native traditions as well as participate intwo projects. Cost is $350 plus transportation, and the tripis appropriate for children age seven and up. Find out moretoday at our information meeting at 10:45AM in C122, orcontact Kathie Clemenz at [email protected].

Free Blood Pressure ScreeningHave your blood pressure checked for free today, 9-11AM inC110, courtesy of St. Luke’s Health Ministries.

Easter Egg Hunt Tickets AvailableOur Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 30at 9:30AM. Enjoy a morning of games, egg hunting and theEaster Bunny. Tickets are $3/child and may be purchasedthis morning in the East Passage.

Springhill Day Camp RegistrationSt. Luke’s is partnering with Springhill for five days of funfor kids who have completed K-4th grade. Learn aboutwhat a great week your kids can have by talking with aSpringhill rep from 9-10AM this morning by RobertsonChapel, or from 10-11AM in the East Passage. You mayalso register today for camp, which takes place July 8-12.

NEWS YOU CAN USESilent Auction/Hire a TeenCome celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at our Youth Silent Auctionand Hire a Teen being held Sunday, March 17, 9AM-1PM inthe Great Hall. This is our largest event yet with over 150items, including a week at a condo in Florida, Legend’s Pac-ers tickets, Justin Bieber tickets, a round of golf for four withPastor Rob, and more! Thanks to many ministry areas forassembling a great variey of themed baskets. And, over 20

teens are prepared with services for you to hire, like springcleaning, yard work, babysitting, dog sitting or help withtechnology. Help our teens working for their scholarship ac-counts so they can go on mission trips this summer to Michi-gan, Wisconsin, Peru and here in Indy.

Worship Leading OpportunitiesAre you comfortable speaking and reading in front of anaudience? Ever felt that you would like to participate morefully in worship, perhaps reading the invocation or scrip-ture? Now’s your chance. We are in need of people to signup as invocators and scripture readers. We are specificallyin need of invocators for the 8:15 worship services onMarch 17 & 24, so if you have the gift of bounding out ofbed early in the morning rarin’ to go, please share that giftwith us! Contact Debbie Bushfield at [email protected] or 846-3404 x304 to learn more or to say “yes!”

Easter LiliesOrder forms are available in the church office and the Wel-come Center, as well as www.stlukesumc.com. Flowers dec-orate the Sanctuary and can be designated in memory orhonor of family and friends. Plant pick up follows the11:15AM Easter service. To be included in the list, which willbe available online as well as at the Welcome Center onEaster Sunday, orders must be received by Noon on Mon-day, March 25. A $10 donation per plant is appreciated.

Daily Lenten DevotionsReceive a daily devotion in one of the following ways: toreceive the devotion on Twitter, follow “stlukesumcindy.”To receive on your phone, text “follow stlukesumcindy” to40404. You may also see them on our website or sign upto receive them via email (see the “e-newsletter” link at thetop of each page at www.stlukesumc.com).

Learn About Lectio DivinaLectio Divina is an ancient practice of slow, meditative read-ing and reflection on scripture, a poem, or other spiritual text.Today, 11AM-Noon, N103/104, Monday, March 11, 7-8PM,Modular Building or Tuesday, March 14, Noon-1PM, E105.

Lenten RetreatJoin Terri Jump for a morning of quiet reflection, poetry, jour-naling, meditation and silence. Saturday, March 16, 9AM-Noon in the Spiritual Life Center. Suggested reading is OneThousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. Register at www.stluke-sumc.com (search “retreat”).

Lenten Labyrinth WorkshopLent is a time to let go of our burdens, journey prayerfullyinto silence and dediciate our lives to sharing God’s gifts.This workshop provides the structure to make that journey.Friday, March 22, 1-3PM in Fellowship Hall. Register bycontacting Betty at [email protected] or 846-3404.

MARCH 10, 2013TODAY’S SPECIAL EVENTSThe following is a list of events occuring today at St. Luke’s. For other events and upcoming information, pick up aCOMMUNION MONTHLY, available at the end of the pews and at the Information Desk in the Narthex.

100 w. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

317.846.3404 • www.stlukesumc.com

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

LENTEN SERMON SERIES

THE GOD YOU CAN KNOwBased on The “I AM” Sayings of Jesus

MARCH 10: Knowing God’s Power“I Am the True Vine” JOHN 15:1-8

MARCH 17: Knowing God’s Way“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” JOHN 14:1-7

MARCH 24—PALM SUNDAY: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 HallRegister at www.stlukesumc.com

A TASTE OF PASSOVER: EXPERIENCING A SEDER MEAL

Tuesday, March 26, 6PM, Fellowship HallRegister at www.stlukesumc.com

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE

March 28, 7PM, Sanctuary

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

March 29, Noon & 7PM, Sanctuary

EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31

Sunrise Service, 6:30AM, Robertson ChapelWorship Services: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:15AMLater@St. Luke’s, 6PM, Robertson Chapel

St. Luke’s is an

open community of Christians

gathering to seek, celebrate, live and

share the love of God

for all creation.

We envision being

transformed by God and

transforming theworld into a

compassionate,

just, inclusive,

Christ-like community.

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE “Chorale Tune” Max Reger

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Rob Fuquay

INTROIT

INVOCATION(8:15) Scott Semester (9:30) Jim Bushfield (11:00) Kerry Bieschke

*HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” No 64

*LENTEN LITANY LEADER: When Jesus came to Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,

“Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied: “Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But you—who do you say I am?”

PEOPLE: Lord, you are the Bread of Life, which comes down from heavenand gives life to the world. You are the Light of the World,illuminating the way for all who walk in darkness. You are theGate of the Sheep, protecting and guiding all those in your care.You are the True Vine, nourishing and making fruitful those whoare grafted into your life. You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life, the path by which we come to know God the Father. You arethe Resurrection and the Life, You are the Messiah, the Son of theLiving God, and our Redeemer and Lord.

*GLORY TO GOD No 70

*GREETING ONE ANOTHER

ANTHEM (8:15) “I Am His and He Is Mine” arr. Ovid YoungKen Knowles & Glenn Cunningham, Vocalists

(9:30 & 11:00) “My Song Is Love Unknown” Carolyn JenningsThe Choristers of St. Luke’s; Debra Nethercott, Director

CALL TO PRAYER “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”Lord, listen to your children praying.Lord, send your Spirit in this place.

Lord, listen to your children praying,send us love, send us power, send us grace.

PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Marsha HutchinsonPastoral Prayer — The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, aswe forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

March 10, 20138:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM

Fourth Sunday in Lent: Purple

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (9:30 & 11:00)

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM(8:15) “On Eagle’s Wings” Michael Joncas

Joyful Sound; Joy Franklin, Soloist

(9:30 & 11:00) “Ubi Caritas” Ola GjeiloChancel Choir

*PRAISE TO GOD Praise God, from whom all blessings flow No 95praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above,

ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Marsha Hutchinson

SCRIPTURE READERS(8:15) Mark Lampe (9:30) Sarah Fuquay (11:00) Terri Jump

SCRIPTURE John 15:1-8“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes everybranch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunesto make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the wordthat I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branchcannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you un-less you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abidein me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can donothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch andwithers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. Ifyou abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish,and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bearmuch fruit and become my disciples.”

SCRIPTURE RESPONSEREADER: The word of God for the people of God.CONGREGATION: Thanks be to God.

MESSAGE “Knowing God’s Power” Rev. Rob Fuquay

*HYMN “I Need Thee Every Hour” No 397

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Fugue on Kyrie” François Couperin

If you desire prayer, a pastor will be at the front of the Sanctuary following the service.

CLERGy Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor; Rev. Marsha Hutchinson, Pastor of Grief Ministries; Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s;Rev. David Williamson, Pastor of Family & Children’s Ministries; Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, Pastor of Outreach Ministries

DiRECTOR OF MUSiC MiniSTRiESMark Squire ASSiSTAnT DiRECTOR OF MUSiC MiniSTRiES / ORGAniST Charles Manning

GEnERAL WORSHiP inFORMATiOn:

WELCOME VISITORS! We’re glad you’rehere and hope you feel the presence ofGod in this worship service. Stop by ourWelcome Center for information and agift, and join us in the Fellowship Hall forrefreshments and fellowship followingeach service. If you wish, fill out an Information Card in the pew and place itin the offering plate so that we can be ofservice to you. We look forward to havingyou worship with us again. ••• For our hearing-impaired friends, personal earphones may be purchased for $7, orhearing aids may be borrowed for theservice at the Welcome Center. For our visually impaired friends, ushers havelarge print bulletins with hymns. •••PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday Schoolavailable for children who are newbornto 5th grade; stop at the Info Center inthe East Wing to find a classroom. Chil-dren are welcome in our services. If theybecome restless, you may continue toworship with them in the Narthex. •••ARRIVING LATE?:Wait until prayers andmusical selections are concluded be-fore being seated. ••• Food or beveragesare not welcome in the Sanctuary. •••Communion available every Sunday,9:15AM-12:30PM. Enter in silence. Theelements are consecrated and placed inthe Prayer Chapel for all to include in theirworship experience. Gluten-free crackersare included with the bread elements.

COMMUniCATiOnS:

Our morning worship services are Webbroadcast live in real time at www.st-lukesumc.com. The entire service isavailable on CD ($4) and DVD ($10). Toorder or purchase, pay online via creditcard or PayPal at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/sermonarchives, or stop by theWelcome Center for an order envelope.Specify the service you would like copied.You may also listen to or download ser-mons at www.stlukesumc.com.

vOLUnTEER:

Looking for ways to get involved at St.Luke’s? Volunteers are always needed ina variety of areas. Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page, www.stlukesumc.com,or call Adra Wheeler at 846-3404 x457.There’s a place for you at St. Luke’s!

CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS

COnDOLEnCES TO:

Brad & Tracy Stevens on the death of her grandfatherAlbert Wilhelmy

SERMON NOTES

* Congregation standing

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE “Chorale Tune” Max Reger

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Rob Fuquay

INTROIT

INVOCATION(8:15) Scott Semester (9:30) Jim Bushfield (11:00) Kerry Bieschke

*HYMN “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” No 64

*LENTEN LITANY LEADER: When Jesus came to Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,

“Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied: “Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But you—who do you say I am?”

PEOPLE: Lord, you are the Bread of Life, which comes down from heavenand gives life to the world. You are the Light of the World,illuminating the way for all who walk in darkness. You are theGate of the Sheep, protecting and guiding all those in your care.You are the True Vine, nourishing and making fruitful those whoare grafted into your life. You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life, the path by which we come to know God the Father. You arethe Resurrection and the Life, You are the Messiah, the Son of theLiving God, and our Redeemer and Lord.

*GLORY TO GOD No 70

*GREETING ONE ANOTHER

ANTHEM (8:15) “I Am His and He Is Mine” arr. Ovid YoungKen Knowles & Glenn Cunningham, Vocalists

(9:30 & 11:00) “My Song Is Love Unknown” Carolyn JenningsThe Choristers of St. Luke’s; Debra Nethercott, Director

CALL TO PRAYER “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”Lord, listen to your children praying.Lord, send your Spirit in this place.

Lord, listen to your children praying,send us love, send us power, send us grace.

PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Marsha HutchinsonPastoral Prayer — The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, aswe forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

March 10, 20138:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM

Fourth Sunday in Lent: Purple

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (9:30 & 11:00)

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM(8:15) “On Eagle’s Wings” Michael Joncas

Joyful Sound; Joy Franklin, Soloist

(9:30 & 11:00) “Ubi Caritas” Ola GjeiloChancel Choir

*PRAISE TO GOD Praise God, from whom all blessings flow No 95praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above,

ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Marsha Hutchinson

SCRIPTURE READERS(8:15) Mark Lampe (9:30) Sarah Fuquay (11:00) Terri Jump

SCRIPTURE John 15:1-8“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes everybranch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunesto make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the wordthat I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branchcannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you un-less you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abidein me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can donothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch andwithers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. Ifyou abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish,and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bearmuch fruit and become my disciples.”

SCRIPTURE RESPONSEREADER: The word of God for the people of God.CONGREGATION: Thanks be to God.

MESSAGE “Knowing God’s Power” Rev. Rob Fuquay

*HYMN “I Need Thee Every Hour” No 397

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Fugue on Kyrie” François Couperin

If you desire prayer, a pastor will be at the front of the Sanctuary following the service.

CLERGy Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor; Rev. Marsha Hutchinson, Pastor of Grief Ministries; Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor of Later@St. Luke’s;Rev. David Williamson, Pastor of Family & Children’s Ministries; Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, Pastor of Outreach Ministries

DiRECTOR OF MUSiC MiniSTRiESMark Squire ASSiSTAnT DiRECTOR OF MUSiC MiniSTRiES / ORGAniST Charles Manning

GEnERAL WORSHiP inFORMATiOn:

WELCOME VISITORS! We’re glad you’rehere and hope you feel the presence ofGod in this worship service. Stop by ourWelcome Center for information and agift, and join us in the Fellowship Hall forrefreshments and fellowship followingeach service. If you wish, fill out an Information Card in the pew and place itin the offering plate so that we can be ofservice to you. We look forward to havingyou worship with us again. ••• For our hearing-impaired friends, personal earphones may be purchased for $7, orhearing aids may be borrowed for theservice at the Welcome Center. For our visually impaired friends, ushers havelarge print bulletins with hymns. •••PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday Schoolavailable for children who are newbornto 5th grade; stop at the Info Center inthe East Wing to find a classroom. Chil-dren are welcome in our services. If theybecome restless, you may continue toworship with them in the Narthex. •••ARRIVING LATE?:Wait until prayers andmusical selections are concluded be-fore being seated. ••• Food or beveragesare not welcome in the Sanctuary. •••Communion available every Sunday,9:15AM-12:30PM. Enter in silence. Theelements are consecrated and placed inthe Prayer Chapel for all to include in theirworship experience. Gluten-free crackersare included with the bread elements.

COMMUniCATiOnS:

Our morning worship services are Webbroadcast live in real time at www.st-lukesumc.com. The entire service isavailable on CD ($4) and DVD ($10). Toorder or purchase, pay online via creditcard or PayPal at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/sermonarchives, or stop by theWelcome Center for an order envelope.Specify the service you would like copied.You may also listen to or download ser-mons at www.stlukesumc.com.

vOLUnTEER:

Looking for ways to get involved at St.Luke’s? Volunteers are always needed ina variety of areas. Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page, www.stlukesumc.com,or call Adra Wheeler at 846-3404 x457.There’s a place for you at St. Luke’s!

CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS

COnDOLEnCES TO:

Brad & Tracy Stevens on the death of her grandfatherAlbert Wilhelmy

SERMON NOTES

* Congregation standing

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Outreach of the MonthEach month, St. Luke’s will promote and support a differ-ent local or global partnership, giving you the opportunityto share your time, talents and/or treasure. Our MarchOutreach of the Month is Habitat for Humanity of Hamil-ton County. St. Luke’s has made a commitment to take onthe expense of a home for the Davis family. Each Sundaythis month you will have a chance to leave your mark ontheir home. We will have the OSB boards in the West Pas-sage that will be used to build their home -- our goal is toget 7000 handprints. You may also make a donation andplace it in the offering basket (payable to St. Luke’s with“Habitat” on the memo line) or donate at www.stluke-sumc.com. Construction begins in August. For more info,contact Todd Hockemeyer at [email protected].

Rosebud, SD Work Trip MeetingFamilies are invited to work and live on the reservationwith the Lakota Indians during our work trip to Rosebud,June 23-29. Only eight spots are left on this trip where youwill experience native traditions as well as participate intwo projects. Cost is $350 plus transportation, and the tripis appropriate for children age seven and up. Find out moretoday at our information meeting at 10:45AM in C122, orcontact Kathie Clemenz at [email protected].

Free Blood Pressure ScreeningHave your blood pressure checked for free today, 9-11AM inC110, courtesy of St. Luke’s Health Ministries.

Easter Egg Hunt Tickets AvailableOur Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 30at 9:30AM. Enjoy a morning of games, egg hunting and theEaster Bunny. Tickets are $3/child and may be purchasedthis morning in the East Passage.

Springhill Day Camp RegistrationSt. Luke’s is partnering with Springhill for five days of funfor kids who have completed K-4th grade. Learn aboutwhat a great week your kids can have by talking with aSpringhill rep from 9-10AM this morning by RobertsonChapel, or from 10-11AM in the East Passage. You mayalso register today for camp, which takes place July 8-12.

NEWS YOU CAN USESilent Auction/Hire a TeenCome celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at our Youth Silent Auctionand Hire a Teen being held Sunday, March 17, 9AM-1PM inthe Great Hall. This is our largest event yet with over 150items, including a week at a condo in Florida, Legend’s Pac-ers tickets, Justin Bieber tickets, a round of golf for four withPastor Rob, and more! Thanks to many ministry areas forassembling a great variey of themed baskets. And, over 20

teens are prepared with services for you to hire, like springcleaning, yard work, babysitting, dog sitting or help withtechnology. Help our teens working for their scholarship ac-counts so they can go on mission trips this summer to Michi-gan, Wisconsin, Peru and here in Indy.

Worship Leading OpportunitiesAre you comfortable speaking and reading in front of anaudience? Ever felt that you would like to participate morefully in worship, perhaps reading the invocation or scrip-ture? Now’s your chance. We are in need of people to signup as invocators and scripture readers. We are specificallyin need of invocators for the 8:15 worship services onMarch 17 & 24, so if you have the gift of bounding out ofbed early in the morning rarin’ to go, please share that giftwith us! Contact Debbie Bushfield at [email protected] or 846-3404 x304 to learn more or to say “yes!”

Easter LiliesOrder forms are available in the church office and the Wel-come Center, as well as www.stlukesumc.com. Flowers dec-orate the Sanctuary and can be designated in memory orhonor of family and friends. Plant pick up follows the11:15AM Easter service. To be included in the list, which willbe available online as well as at the Welcome Center onEaster Sunday, orders must be received by Noon on Mon-day, March 25. A $10 donation per plant is appreciated.

Daily Lenten DevotionsReceive a daily devotion in one of the following ways: toreceive the devotion on Twitter, follow “stlukesumcindy.”To receive on your phone, text “follow stlukesumcindy” to40404. You may also see them on our website or sign upto receive them via email (see the “e-newsletter” link at thetop of each page at www.stlukesumc.com).

Learn About Lectio DivinaLectio Divina is an ancient practice of slow, meditative read-ing and reflection on scripture, a poem, or other spiritual text.Today, 11AM-Noon, N103/104, Monday, March 11, 7-8PM,Modular Building or Tuesday, March 14, Noon-1PM, E105.

Lenten RetreatJoin Terri Jump for a morning of quiet reflection, poetry, jour-naling, meditation and silence. Saturday, March 16, 9AM-Noon in the Spiritual Life Center. Suggested reading is OneThousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. Register at www.stluke-sumc.com (search “retreat”).

Lenten Labyrinth WorkshopLent is a time to let go of our burdens, journey prayerfullyinto silence and dediciate our lives to sharing God’s gifts.This workshop provides the structure to make that journey.Friday, March 22, 1-3PM in Fellowship Hall. Register bycontacting Betty at [email protected] or 846-3404.

MARCH 10, 2013TODAY’S SPECIAL EVENTSThe following is a list of events occuring today at St. Luke’s. For other events and upcoming information, pick up aCOMMUNION MONTHLY, available at the end of the pews and at the Information Desk in the Narthex.

100 w. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

317.846.3404 • www.stlukesumc.com

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

LENTEN SERMON SERIES

THE GOD YOU CAN KNOwBased on The “I AM” Sayings of Jesus

MARCH 10: Knowing God’s Power“I Am the True Vine” JOHN 15:1-8

MARCH 17: Knowing God’s Way“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” JOHN 14:1-7

MARCH 24—PALM SUNDAY: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 HallRegister at www.stlukesumc.com

A TASTE OF PASSOVER: EXPERIENCING A SEDER MEAL

Tuesday, March 26, 6PM, Fellowship HallRegister at www.stlukesumc.com

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE

March 28, 7PM, Sanctuary

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

March 29, Noon & 7PM, Sanctuary

EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31

Sunrise Service, 6:30AM, Robertson ChapelWorship Services: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:15AMLater@St. Luke’s, 6PM, Robertson Chapel

St. Luke’s is an

open community of Christians

gathering to seek, celebrate, live and

share the love of God

for all creation.

We envision being

transformed by God and

transforming theworld into a

compassionate,

just, inclusive,

Christ-like community.