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MARCH 17, 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 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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Silent Auction/Hire a TeenCome celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at our Youth Silent Auctionand Hire a Teen event today, 9AM-1PM in the Great Hall.This is our largest event yet with over 150 items, includinga week at a condo in Florida, a 2010 autographed Butler bas-ketball, Legend’s Pacers tickets, Justin Bieber tickets, a roundof golf for four with Pastor Rob, themed gift baskets andmore! Over 20 teens are prepared with services for you tohire, like spring cleaning, yard work, babysitting, dog sit-ting or help with technology. Help our teens working fortheir scholarship accounts so they can go on mission tripsthis summer to Michigan, Wisconsin, Peru and here in Indy.

Outreach of the MonthOur March Outreach of the Month is Habitat for Humanityof Hamilton County. St. Luke’s has made a commitment totake on the expense of a home for the Davis family. EachSunday this month you have a chance to leave your markon their home. We 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].

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.

Half the Sky Dinner ReservationsBeginning today, you can make a dinner reservation forany of the upcoming Half the Sky events at the UMW tablein the West Passage. The first event takes place Wednes-day, April 17 at 6PM -- see the March Communion Monthlyor church website for details. Dinner is $10/event, and on-line registration is also available. You do not need a reser-vation for the program portion of the series, only for dinner.

March Art GalleriesIf you love horses, you will love Martha Vaught’s woodcuts,linocuts, paintings and drawings. She shares the galleryspace with JanettMarie whose focus is coffee cups. Lots ofcolor and depth. Pick up a cup of coffee and climb the stairsto the “Vision” and “Identity” Galleries above the Narthex.

Taizé Service This EveningIf you’ve never experienced a Taizé service, Lent is the per-fect time to try out this spiritual practice. Enjoy a quiet,candlelit, meditative service of prayer, music and inspira-tion. Tonight and the third Sunday of every month at 5PMin the Sanctuary.

NEWS YOU CAN USEEaster 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.

Spiritual Types InventoryEver wondered why some forms of worship have more ap-peal than others for you? Maybe taking the Spiritual TypesInventory would shed some light. Monday, March 18, 7-8PM, Modular Building or Tuesday, March 19, Noon-1PMin E105.

Lenten Labyrinth WorkshopLent is a time to let go of our burdens, journey prayerfullyinto silence and dedicate 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.

Holy Week Breakfast DevotionsMakes plans now to start your day with breakfast and a briefdevotion March 25-29, 7:30-8:15AM in Fellowship Hall.Join Dr. Kent Millard (Monday), Rev. David Williamson(Tuesday), Dr. Marion Miller (Wednesday), Dr. Carver McGriff (Thursday) and Bishop Richard Wilke (Friday) for alight breakfast and a 15-minute devotional. Suggested donation of $5/morning. Make reservations at www.stluke-sumc.com or by calling the church office, 846-3404.

A Taste of PassoverA Seder is filled with ritual to remind Jews of the significanceof the week-long Passover. Our observance will highlightthe historical significance of the holiday while sampling theethnic meal. Enjoy festive programming and learn aboutwhen God “passed over” the homes of the Israelites. Tues-day, March 26, 6PM in Fellowship Hall. No charge; a freewilloffering will be gratefully received. Register at www.stluke-sumc.com.

Hallelujah! Here’s Your ChanceWhenever the choir has sung Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,”do you find that you can’t help but sing along? You knowwho you are. If so, consider being part of the choir that singsit in Robertson Chapel on Easter. Contact Chuck Goehring [email protected] to let him know. Rehearse thatmorning at 8:45. Robe included.

MARCH 17, 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 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 “Sinfonia from Cantata No156” J. S. Bach“He Leadeth Me” arr. Brent OlstadCarol Dennis, Flute

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Rob Fuquay

INTROIT (8:15) “People, We Have Met to Worship”(9:30 & 11:00) “Let Thy Holy Presence”

INVOCATION(8:15) Barbara Furlow (9:30) Chris Bultinck (11:00) Carrie Herbert

*HYMN “We Come, O Christ, To You” words on screen(stanzas 1-4)

*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.

*OUR SONG CONTINUED “We Come, O Christ, To You” words on screen(stanza 5)

*GREETING ONE ANOTHER

ANTHEM (8:15) “The Call” Ralph Vaughan WilliamsMaryEllen St. Angelo, Vocalist

(9:30 & 11:00) “Pilgrims’ Hymn” Stephen PaulusChancel Choir

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.

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

Fourth Sunday in Lent: Purple

PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER Dr. Marion Miller

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.

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM(8:15) “The Old Rugged Cross” arr. Brent Olstad

Carol Dennis, Flute

(9:30 & 11:00) “Christus Paradox” Alfred FedakChancel 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 Dr. Marion Miller

SCRIPTURE READERS(8:15) Gary Scott (9:30) Nate Montgomery (11:00) Ben Lupton

SCRIPTURE John 14:1-7“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. Inmy Father’s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, wouldI have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and preparea place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that whereI am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where Iam going.’ Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you aregoing. How can we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, andthe truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If youknow me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know himand have seen him.”

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

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

*HYMN “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” No 462

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Awake, Thou Wint’ry Earth” G. F. Handel

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:

Jennifer Juechter on the death ofher grandmother Cecelia Groben

Joseph & Nancy Faith on the deathof his mother Donna Faith

Bob & Pamela Lyon on the death ofher brother Steven LewisHoltzclaw

Gary & Mary Katherine Schnitzand family on the death of hisfather Ernest Schnitz

COnGRATULATIOnS TO:

Jesse & Amber Jett on the birth ofson Jordan Xavier

SERMON NOTES

* Congregation standing

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE “Sinfonia from Cantata No156” J. S. Bach“He Leadeth Me” arr. Brent OlstadCarol Dennis, Flute

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Rob Fuquay

INTROIT (8:15) “People, We Have Met to Worship”(9:30 & 11:00) “Let Thy Holy Presence”

INVOCATION(8:15) Barbara Furlow (9:30) Chris Bultinck (11:00) Carrie Herbert

*HYMN “We Come, O Christ, To You” words on screen(stanzas 1-4)

*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.

*OUR SONG CONTINUED “We Come, O Christ, To You” words on screen(stanza 5)

*GREETING ONE ANOTHER

ANTHEM (8:15) “The Call” Ralph Vaughan WilliamsMaryEllen St. Angelo, Vocalist

(9:30 & 11:00) “Pilgrims’ Hymn” Stephen PaulusChancel Choir

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.

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

Fourth Sunday in Lent: Purple

PASTORAL PRAYER and THE LORD’S PRAYER Dr. Marion Miller

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.

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM(8:15) “The Old Rugged Cross” arr. Brent Olstad

Carol Dennis, Flute

(9:30 & 11:00) “Christus Paradox” Alfred FedakChancel 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 Dr. Marion Miller

SCRIPTURE READERS(8:15) Gary Scott (9:30) Nate Montgomery (11:00) Ben Lupton

SCRIPTURE John 14:1-7“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. Inmy Father’s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, wouldI have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and preparea place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that whereI am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where Iam going.’ Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you aregoing. How can we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, andthe truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If youknow me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know himand have seen him.”

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

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

*HYMN “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” No 462

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Awake, Thou Wint’ry Earth” G. F. Handel

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:

Jennifer Juechter on the death ofher grandmother Cecelia Groben

Joseph & Nancy Faith on the deathof his mother Donna Faith

Bob & Pamela Lyon on the death ofher brother Steven LewisHoltzclaw

Gary & Mary Katherine Schnitzand family on the death of hisfather Ernest Schnitz

COnGRATULATIOnS TO:

Jesse & Amber Jett on the birth ofson Jordan Xavier

SERMON NOTES

* Congregation standing

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Silent Auction/Hire a TeenCome celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at our Youth Silent Auctionand Hire a Teen event today, 9AM-1PM in the Great Hall.This is our largest event yet with over 150 items, includinga week at a condo in Florida, a 2010 autographed Butler bas-ketball, Legend’s Pacers tickets, Justin Bieber tickets, a roundof golf for four with Pastor Rob, themed gift baskets andmore! Over 20 teens are prepared with services for you tohire, like spring cleaning, yard work, babysitting, dog sit-ting or help with technology. Help our teens working fortheir scholarship accounts so they can go on mission tripsthis summer to Michigan, Wisconsin, Peru and here in Indy.

Outreach of the MonthOur March Outreach of the Month is Habitat for Humanityof Hamilton County. St. Luke’s has made a commitment totake on the expense of a home for the Davis family. EachSunday this month you have a chance to leave your markon their home. We 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].

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.

Half the Sky Dinner ReservationsBeginning today, you can make a dinner reservation forany of the upcoming Half the Sky events at the UMW tablein the West Passage. The first event takes place Wednes-day, April 17 at 6PM -- see the March Communion Monthlyor church website for details. Dinner is $10/event, and on-line registration is also available. You do not need a reser-vation for the program portion of the series, only for dinner.

March Art GalleriesIf you love horses, you will love Martha Vaught’s woodcuts,linocuts, paintings and drawings. She shares the galleryspace with JanettMarie whose focus is coffee cups. Lots ofcolor and depth. Pick up a cup of coffee and climb the stairsto the “Vision” and “Identity” Galleries above the Narthex.

Taizé Service This EveningIf you’ve never experienced a Taizé service, Lent is the per-fect time to try out this spiritual practice. Enjoy a quiet,candlelit, meditative service of prayer, music and inspira-tion. Tonight and the third Sunday of every month at 5PMin the Sanctuary.

NEWS YOU CAN USEEaster 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.

Spiritual Types InventoryEver wondered why some forms of worship have more ap-peal than others for you? Maybe taking the Spiritual TypesInventory would shed some light. Monday, March 18, 7-8PM, Modular Building or Tuesday, March 19, Noon-1PMin E105.

Lenten Labyrinth WorkshopLent is a time to let go of our burdens, journey prayerfullyinto silence and dedicate 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.

Holy Week Breakfast DevotionsMakes plans now to start your day with breakfast and a briefdevotion March 25-29, 7:30-8:15AM in Fellowship Hall.Join Dr. Kent Millard (Monday), Rev. David Williamson(Tuesday), Dr. Marion Miller (Wednesday), Dr. Carver McGriff (Thursday) and Bishop Richard Wilke (Friday) for alight breakfast and a 15-minute devotional. Suggested donation of $5/morning. Make reservations at www.stluke-sumc.com or by calling the church office, 846-3404.

A Taste of PassoverA Seder is filled with ritual to remind Jews of the significanceof the week-long Passover. Our observance will highlightthe historical significance of the holiday while sampling theethnic meal. Enjoy festive programming and learn aboutwhen God “passed over” the homes of the Israelites. Tues-day, March 26, 6PM in Fellowship Hall. No charge; a freewilloffering will be gratefully received. Register at www.stluke-sumc.com.

Hallelujah! Here’s Your ChanceWhenever the choir has sung Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,”do you find that you can’t help but sing along? You knowwho you are. If so, consider being part of the choir that singsit in Robertson Chapel on Easter. Contact Chuck Goehring [email protected] to let him know. Rehearse thatmorning at 8:45. Robe included.

MARCH 17, 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 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.