Blood Pressure ScreeningToday • 9-11AM • C110 (accessible from the East Passage)Stop by this morning for a free blood pressure screening.Offered the second Sunday of everymonth by St. Luke's HealthMinistries. Please refrain from caffeine consumption or smok-ing for 30 minutes prior to the screening for a more accuratereading.

Later Candlelight ServiceToday • 6PM • Robertson ChapelSpecial guests for the 14th annual Christmas Candlelight serv-ice will be Pike High School Mystiques, and the dance team,“In the Spirit.” In addition, there will be the singing of familiarChristmas Carols and a special message of the season.

Advent DevotionalsEach day of Advent, Pastor Ron Glusenkamp explores themeaning behind the elements of Advent that help us bondwithour Lord during this busy time. Then he connects those ele-ments to songs. May this booklet’s unique combination ofwords andmusic bring about a positive reaction in your hearts,souls andminds this Advent season. Pick up a printed copy atthe church or download an electronic version of The Elementsof Advent atwww.amazon.com for just 99 cents. Contact JillianePruiett at pruiettj@stlukesumc.com with questions.

Poinsettia OrdersTo order poinsettias for the Sanctuary in memory or honor ofa loved one, stop by theWelcome Center or the church office tofill out an order card and make a $10 donation. You may alsoorder and pay at www.stlukesumc.com. Plants may be pickedup following the 11PMChristmas Eve service. Orders receivedbefore Tuesday, December 17, will have names included inthe Poinsettia Remembrance list, whichwill be available eitheron our website to download and easily share with others, or attheWelcome Center for thosewhowish to have a printed copy.

Angel TreePlease visit the table in the Narthex by the Angel Tree. Westill have names of individuals in need of sponsors. You canmake a monetary donation by indicating “Angel Tree” on thememo line or envelope. Or, you can adopt a person, volunteeryour time, or make a financial donation online atwww.stlukesumc.com. If you’ve already bought and wrappedyour presents, youmay leave them at the table in the Narthexthis morning and next Sunday.

Discover Donald MillerSundays, December 8 & 15 • 11AM-Noon • N101/102Sundays, January 12 & 19 • 11AM-Noon • E212On January 25, 2014, New York Times bestselling authorDonald Miller is coming to speak at St. Luke’s. Get tickets nowatwww.stlukesumc.com/donald. DiscoverwhoDonaldMiller isby attending one of these 2-week introductory studies.Discover the power of your own story! Visit Donald’s blog atwww.storylineblog.com. For more information, contact DavidWilliamson at williamsond@stlukesumc.com.

Advent Open Labyrinth WalkFriday, December 13 • 5-7PM • Fellowship HallTake some time before Christmas for centering and clearingyourmind. A labyrinthwalk takes about 20minutes and pro-vides a chance to slow down, pray for what is important and begrateful. Live music and candles will set the mood. ContactBetty Brandt at brandtb@stlukesumc.com with questions.

Live NativitySunday, December 15 • 5PM and 6:30PM • SanctuaryExperience the story of Christmas like never before. Even theanimals are live in this production that brings to life the birthof Jesus. Consider attending the later service if possible tomakeroom for families with small children who tend to prefer theearlier service. Crafts, photo ops, cookies and more will beavailable in the Narthex before and after each performance.A family friendly event perfect for sharingwith others…and asalways, it’s free!

Jr. High Winter RetreatFriday, December 20, 7PM - Saturday, December 21, 8AMJr. High students join us for a night full of fun and adven-ture! We will meet at the Lodge for games and pizza. Thenwe’ll head to SkyZone for a private jump session.Back at the Lodge, there will be games, activities, moviesand much more throughout the night. Register atwww.stlukesumc.com by December 18. Cost is $25. ContactColleen Baumgartner at baumgartnerc@stlukesumc.comwith questions.

Longest NightSaturday, December 21 • 7PM • Luke’s LodgeThe Longest Night is a service of hope. Oftentimes the holidaysare difficult for those who have experienced a loss, are strug-glingwith grief or feeling depressed. This uplifting service willremind you of the hope inherent in the season and offer rea-sons to celebrate.

Host a Lenten Small GroupMarch 5-April 20We are gathering volunteers to host home groups, groups thatmeet at St. Luke's, groups that meet in the work place or at arestaurant, and groups that will meet online through Googlehangout. If you are interested in any of these options for fivemeetings during March and April, email Susan Fuquay atfuquays@stlukesumc.com.

January Adult Ministries ClassesJanuary classes are being formed. Please visit the AdultMinistries table in the West Passage to gather moreinformation on the various opportunities in 2014.

Job Opening: Financial AssistantSt. Luke’s is seeking a full-time Financial Assistant. Thefull job description is available on our web site. Qualifiedapplicants should send their resumes to Faina Kleyner atkleynerf@stlukesumc.com.

DECEMBER 8, 2013

St. Luke’s is an

open communityof Christians

gathering to seek,celebrate, live andshare the love of God

for all creation.

We envision being

transformed by God and

transforming theworld into a

compassionate,

just, inclusive,

Christ-like community.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

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

ENTRY.POINT at OAK HILL: 10:30AM, Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor

CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: No December service.Next Taizé service will be Sunday, January 19, 2014 at5PM in the Sanctuary.

LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel,Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor

WORSHIP 24/7:

Our morning worship services are Web broadcast live in real timeat www.stlukesumc.com/worship/watch. The entire service isavailable for purchase on CD and DVD; you may order specificservices at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/sermonarchives, or stopby the Welcome Center this morning for an order envelope. You mayalso listen to or download sermons at www.stlukesumc.com.A link to the sermon video is also available by following us onTwitter @stlukesumcindy or liking us on our Facebook page.

Advent Sermon Series

December 1: Not Afraid...Hope!(not afraid to believe)

December 8: Not Afraid...Obedience!(not afraid to answer a call)

December 15: Not Afraid...Courage!(not afraid to do the right thing)

December 22: The Shepherd (Dramatic Monologue)

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” Sir David Willcocks(9:30 & 11:00) “What Child is This?” arr. Derek Hakes

The Youth Bell Choir; Cindy Schwein, Director

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES(8:15) Brad and Amanda Vickery (9:30) Cliff and Lori Evans(11:00) Julie and Lynn Black

*HYMN “To a Maid Engaged to Joseph” Words on screen

*ADVENT ACT OF PRAISE: Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-55LEADER: And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,

And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,PEOPLE: for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.

Surely, from now on all generations will called me blessed;LEADER: for the Mighty One has done great things for me,PEOPLE: and holy is his name.”All singing: “Fear not,” the angel told her, “I come to bring good news!”

LEADER: “His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.PEOPLE: He has shown strength with his arm;LEADER: He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.PEOPLE: He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,

and lifted up the lowly;”All singing: “Fear not,” the angel told her, “I come to bring good news!”

LEADER: “He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent therich away empty.

PEOPLE: He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,LEADER: according to the promise he made to our ancestors,PEOPLE: to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”All singing: “Fear not,” the angel told her, “I come to bring good news!”

*GREETING ONE ANOTHER

ANTHEM(8:15) “A Star Will Soon Shine” Nancy Price &

Joyful Sound; Carol Dennis, Flute Don Besig

(9:30) “Away in a Manger” James R. Murray“A Christmas Lullaby”

“Dear Jesus, It’s Your Birthday”Genesis Choir; Debra Nethercott, Director

Gabriella Cruz, Trinity Smith, and Reese Walker, Soloists

(11:00) “Away in a Manger” James R. MurrayThe Elementary Music Group, Grades K-2; Gay Talbert, Director

PRAYER TIME Rev. Jamalyn Peigh WilliamsonThe 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 intotemptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

December 8, 20138:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM

Advent: Purple

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGSOFFERTORY ANTHEM

(8:15) “Angels We Have Heard on High” arr. Brent OlstadCarol Dennis, Flute

(9:30) “Calm on the Listening Ear of Night”“All Hail, Thou Noble Guest” Craig Courtney

Chancel Choir

*ADVENT DOXOLOGY Words on screen

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson

SCRIPTURE READERS(8:15) Barbara Furlow (9:30) Noah Radde (11:00) John Guild

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:26-38In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee calledNazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the houseof David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said,“Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexedby his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel saidto her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now,you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord Godwill give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the houseof Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Mary said to theangel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The HolySpirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadowyou; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God.And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; andthis is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will beimpossible with God.” Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; letit be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

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

MESSAGE “Not Afraid...Obedience!” Rev. Rob Fuquay

*HYMN “My Soul Gives Glory to God” No 198(sts. 1, 2, 3, 5; sung to CAROL)

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Sing We Now of Christmas” Martin Shaw

CLERGY Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor; Rev. Kim King, Pastor of Congregational Care; 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 WORSHIPINFORMATION

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. We look forward to havingyou worship with us again.

For the hearing impaired, personalearphones may be purchased for $7, orhearing aids may be borrowed for theservice at the Welcome Center. If you arein need of a large print bulletin, please letour ushers know.

PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday Schoolare available for children who arenewborn to 5th grade; stop at the InfoCenter in the East Wing to find aclassroom. Children are welcome in ourservices. If they become restless, you maycontinue to worship with them in theNarthex. For mothers who are nursing,we have a room available for your useequipped with rocking chairs and livestreaming of the worship service. It islocated in the East Passage, E126. If youneed help, an usher can assist you inlocating the room.

ARRIVING LATE? PLEASE Wait untilprayers and musical selections areconcluded before being seated.

COMMUNION AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY:

The elements are consecrated and placedin the Prayer Chapel for all to include intheir worship experience. Please enter insilence. 9:15AM-12:30PM.

PRAYER CONCERNS & INFORMATION:

If you have a prayer concern, change ofaddress or other information you wouldlike the church to know, fill out a pew cardand place it in the offering plate. Prayerconcerns may also be submitted on ourwebsite (click the “Need Prayer” link atthe top of every page), or with a pastorafter worship service. Concerns submittedon the pew card or online are prayed forby our Wednesday Prayer Group. Also,our Prayer Chapel, which can beaccessed from Robertson Chapel oroutside the main entrance by the largecross, is available for silent prayer andmeditation when the church is open.

If you desire prayer, pastors willbe available following the service.

CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS

CONDOLENCES TO:

Pat Reynolds on the death of friendGordon “Mike” Capes

Jerry Awbrey & Jerry Jo Burkman onthe death of her father Merle Voris

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jason & Kelli Jacobs on the birth oftheir daughter Kathryn Marie Jacobs

Josh & Jessica Mason on the birthof twins Mavis Diane Mason andGraham Thatcher Mason

Brenda (Griffith) Stewart & JeffWestfall on their wedding ofDecember 7.

TODAY’S BAPTISMS:

(11:00) Olivia Bradford,daughter of Laura Marine

(11:00) Tracey Hill

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:Tom & Jenny BlackmanMarion (Mario) & Deborah Clinkscalesand son Donovan Clinkscales

Don & Stephanie KerrShanna BellamyLou Ann BennettCharles & Jeanna BerdelCasey & Jennifer EnzorCliff & Lauri EvansToni & Terry FauquherTricia HackettTodd & Tonya HarrisRita Jo KuehnertDennis (Denny) & Nancy LawtonKathy Leising & Kim YeagerBob & Pattie LindMartha LittigJim & Martha NahrwoldJon & Gwynne SchmidtkeJane WalkerLisa ApplegateCeleste BerryJerry BinkleyLaura Marine and daughterOlivia Bradford

Jason & Rachel CochranJeremy HeadTracey HillAngela & Eric JungbauerMatthew & Natalie KennedyFaith NelsonJoely PomprowitzLarry & Linda StobbsJim & Ida WineKristin Young

* Congregation standing

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE “Of The Father’s Love Begotten” Sir David Willcocks(9:30 & 11:00) “What Child is This?” arr. Derek Hakes

The Youth Bell Choir; Cindy Schwein, Director

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES(8:15) Brad and Amanda Vickery (9:30) Cliff and Lori Evans(11:00) Julie and Lynn Black

*HYMN “To a Maid Engaged to Joseph” Words on screen

*ADVENT ACT OF PRAISE: Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-55LEADER: And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,

And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,PEOPLE: for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.

Surely, from now on all generations will called me blessed;LEADER: for the Mighty One has done great things for me,PEOPLE: and holy is his name.”All singing: “Fear not,” the angel told her, “I come to bring good news!”

LEADER: “His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.PEOPLE: He has shown strength with his arm;LEADER: He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.PEOPLE: He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,

and lifted up the lowly;”All singing: “Fear not,” the angel told her, “I come to bring good news!”

LEADER: “He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent therich away empty.

PEOPLE: He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,LEADER: according to the promise he made to our ancestors,PEOPLE: to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”All singing: “Fear not,” the angel told her, “I come to bring good news!”

*GREETING ONE ANOTHER

ANTHEM(8:15) “A Star Will Soon Shine” Nancy Price &

Joyful Sound; Carol Dennis, Flute Don Besig

(9:30) “Away in a Manger” James R. Murray“A Christmas Lullaby”

“Dear Jesus, It’s Your Birthday”Genesis Choir; Debra Nethercott, Director

Gabriella Cruz, Trinity Smith, and Reese Walker, Soloists

(11:00) “Away in a Manger” James R. MurrayThe Elementary Music Group, Grades K-2; Gay Talbert, Director

PRAYER TIME Rev. Jamalyn Peigh WilliamsonThe 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 intotemptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, andthe power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

December 8, 20138:15, 9:30 & 11:00AM

Advent: Purple

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGSOFFERTORY ANTHEM

(8:15) “Angels We Have Heard on High” arr. Brent OlstadCarol Dennis, Flute

(9:30) “Calm on the Listening Ear of Night”“All Hail, Thou Noble Guest” Craig Courtney

Chancel Choir

*ADVENT DOXOLOGY Words on screen

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson

SCRIPTURE READERS(8:15) Barbara Furlow (9:30) Noah Radde (11:00) John Guild

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:26-38In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee calledNazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the houseof David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said,“Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexedby his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel saidto her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now,you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord Godwill give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the houseof Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Mary said to theangel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The HolySpirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadowyou; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God.And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; andthis is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will beimpossible with God.” Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; letit be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.

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

MESSAGE “Not Afraid...Obedience!” Rev. Rob Fuquay

*HYMN “My Soul Gives Glory to God” No 198(sts. 1, 2, 3, 5; sung to CAROL)

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Sing We Now of Christmas” Martin Shaw

CLERGY Rev. Rob Fuquay, Senior Pastor; Rev. Kim King, Pastor of Congregational Care; 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 WORSHIPINFORMATION

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. We look forward to havingyou worship with us again.

For the hearing impaired, personalearphones may be purchased for $7, orhearing aids may be borrowed for theservice at the Welcome Center. If you arein need of a large print bulletin, please letour ushers know.

PARENTS: Childcare and Sunday Schoolare available for children who arenewborn to 5th grade; stop at the InfoCenter in the East Wing to find aclassroom. Children are welcome in ourservices. If they become restless, you maycontinue to worship with them in theNarthex. For mothers who are nursing,we have a room available for your useequipped with rocking chairs and livestreaming of the worship service. It islocated in the East Passage, E126. If youneed help, an usher can assist you inlocating the room.

ARRIVING LATE? PLEASE Wait untilprayers and musical selections areconcluded before being seated.

COMMUNION AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY:

The elements are consecrated and placedin the Prayer Chapel for all to include intheir worship experience. Please enter insilence. 9:15AM-12:30PM.

PRAYER CONCERNS & INFORMATION:

If you have a prayer concern, change ofaddress or other information you wouldlike the church to know, fill out a pew cardand place it in the offering plate. Prayerconcerns may also be submitted on ourwebsite (click the “Need Prayer” link atthe top of every page), or with a pastorafter worship service. Concerns submittedon the pew card or online are prayed forby our Wednesday Prayer Group. Also,our Prayer Chapel, which can beaccessed from Robertson Chapel oroutside the main entrance by the largecross, is available for silent prayer andmeditation when the church is open.

If you desire prayer, pastors willbe available following the service.

CONGREGATIONAL CONCERNS

CONDOLENCES TO:

Pat Reynolds on the death of friendGordon “Mike” Capes

Jerry Awbrey & Jerry Jo Burkman onthe death of her father Merle Voris

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Jason & Kelli Jacobs on the birth oftheir daughter Kathryn Marie Jacobs

Josh & Jessica Mason on the birthof twins Mavis Diane Mason andGraham Thatcher Mason

Brenda (Griffith) Stewart & JeffWestfall on their wedding ofDecember 7.

TODAY’S BAPTISMS:

(11:00) Olivia Bradford,daughter of Laura Marine

(11:00) Tracey Hill

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:Tom & Jenny BlackmanMarion (Mario) & Deborah Clinkscalesand son Donovan Clinkscales

Don & Stephanie KerrShanna BellamyLou Ann BennettCharles & Jeanna BerdelCasey & Jennifer EnzorCliff & Lauri EvansToni & Terry FauquherTricia HackettTodd & Tonya HarrisRita Jo KuehnertDennis (Denny) & Nancy LawtonKathy Leising & Kim YeagerBob & Pattie LindMartha LittigJim & Martha NahrwoldJon & Gwynne SchmidtkeJane WalkerLisa ApplegateCeleste BerryJerry BinkleyLaura Marine and daughterOlivia Bradford

Jason & Rachel CochranJeremy HeadTracey HillAngela & Eric JungbauerMatthew & Natalie KennedyFaith NelsonJoely PomprowitzLarry & Linda StobbsJim & Ida WineKristin Young

* Congregation standing

Blood Pressure ScreeningToday • 9-11AM • C110 (accessible from the East Passage)Stop by this morning for a free blood pressure screening.Offered the second Sunday of everymonth by St. Luke's HealthMinistries. Please refrain from caffeine consumption or smok-ing for 30 minutes prior to the screening for a more accuratereading.

Later Candlelight ServiceToday • 6PM • Robertson ChapelSpecial guests for the 14th annual Christmas Candlelight serv-ice will be Pike High School Mystiques, and the dance team,“In the Spirit.” In addition, there will be the singing of familiarChristmas Carols and a special message of the season.

Advent DevotionalsEach day of Advent, Pastor Ron Glusenkamp explores themeaning behind the elements of Advent that help us bondwithour Lord during this busy time. Then he connects those ele-ments to songs. May this booklet’s unique combination ofwords andmusic bring about a positive reaction in your hearts,souls andminds this Advent season. Pick up a printed copy atthe church or download an electronic version of The Elementsof Advent atwww.amazon.com for just 99 cents. Contact JillianePruiett at pruiettj@stlukesumc.com with questions.

Poinsettia OrdersTo order poinsettias for the Sanctuary in memory or honor ofa loved one, stop by theWelcome Center or the church office tofill out an order card and make a $10 donation. You may alsoorder and pay at www.stlukesumc.com. Plants may be pickedup following the 11PMChristmas Eve service. Orders receivedbefore Tuesday, December 17, will have names included inthe Poinsettia Remembrance list, whichwill be available eitheron our website to download and easily share with others, or attheWelcome Center for thosewhowish to have a printed copy.

Angel TreePlease visit the table in the Narthex by the Angel Tree. Westill have names of individuals in need of sponsors. You canmake a monetary donation by indicating “Angel Tree” on thememo line or envelope. Or, you can adopt a person, volunteeryour time, or make a financial donation online atwww.stlukesumc.com. If you’ve already bought and wrappedyour presents, youmay leave them at the table in the Narthexthis morning and next Sunday.

Discover Donald MillerSundays, December 8 & 15 • 11AM-Noon • N101/102Sundays, January 12 & 19 • 11AM-Noon • E212On January 25, 2014, New York Times bestselling authorDonald Miller is coming to speak at St. Luke’s. Get tickets nowatwww.stlukesumc.com/donald. DiscoverwhoDonaldMiller isby attending one of these 2-week introductory studies.Discover the power of your own story! Visit Donald’s blog atwww.storylineblog.com. For more information, contact DavidWilliamson at williamsond@stlukesumc.com.

Advent Open Labyrinth WalkFriday, December 13 • 5-7PM • Fellowship HallTake some time before Christmas for centering and clearingyourmind. A labyrinthwalk takes about 20minutes and pro-vides a chance to slow down, pray for what is important and begrateful. Live music and candles will set the mood. ContactBetty Brandt at brandtb@stlukesumc.com with questions.

Live NativitySunday, December 15 • 5PM and 6:30PM • SanctuaryExperience the story of Christmas like never before. Even theanimals are live in this production that brings to life the birthof Jesus. Consider attending the later service if possible tomakeroom for families with small children who tend to prefer theearlier service. Crafts, photo ops, cookies and more will beavailable in the Narthex before and after each performance.A family friendly event perfect for sharingwith others…and asalways, it’s free!

Jr. High Winter RetreatFriday, December 20, 7PM - Saturday, December 21, 8AMJr. High students join us for a night full of fun and adven-ture! We will meet at the Lodge for games and pizza. Thenwe’ll head to SkyZone for a private jump session.Back at the Lodge, there will be games, activities, moviesand much more throughout the night. Register atwww.stlukesumc.com by December 18. Cost is $25. ContactColleen Baumgartner at baumgartnerc@stlukesumc.comwith questions.

Longest NightSaturday, December 21 • 7PM • Luke’s LodgeThe Longest Night is a service of hope. Oftentimes the holidaysare difficult for those who have experienced a loss, are strug-glingwith grief or feeling depressed. This uplifting service willremind you of the hope inherent in the season and offer rea-sons to celebrate.

Host a Lenten Small GroupMarch 5-April 20We are gathering volunteers to host home groups, groups thatmeet at St. Luke's, groups that meet in the work place or at arestaurant, and groups that will meet online through Googlehangout. If you are interested in any of these options for fivemeetings during March and April, email Susan Fuquay atfuquays@stlukesumc.com.

January Adult Ministries ClassesJanuary classes are being formed. Please visit the AdultMinistries table in the West Passage to gather moreinformation on the various opportunities in 2014.

Job Opening: Financial AssistantSt. Luke’s is seeking a full-time Financial Assistant. Thefull job description is available on our web site. Qualifiedapplicants should send their resumes to Faina Kleyner atkleynerf@stlukesumc.com.

DECEMBER 8, 2013

St. Luke’s is an

open communityof Christians

gathering to seek,celebrate, live andshare the love of God

for all creation.

We envision being

transformed by God and

transforming theworld into a

compassionate,

just, inclusive,

Christ-like community.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

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

ENTRY.POINT at OAK HILL: 10:30AM, Rev. Stan Abell, Pastor

CONTEMPLATIVE TAIZÉ SERVICE: No December service.Next Taizé service will be Sunday, January 19, 2014 at5PM in the Sanctuary.

LATER@ST. LUKE’S: 6:00PM, Robertson Chapel,Dr. Marion Miller, Pastor

WORSHIP 24/7:

Our morning worship services are Web broadcast live in real timeat www.stlukesumc.com/worship/watch. The entire service isavailable for purchase on CD and DVD; you may order specificservices at www.stlukesumc.com/worship/sermonarchives, or stopby the Welcome Center this morning for an order envelope. You mayalso listen to or download sermons at www.stlukesumc.com.A link to the sermon video is also available by following us onTwitter @stlukesumcindy or liking us on our Facebook page.

Advent Sermon Series

December 1: Not Afraid...Hope!(not afraid to believe)

December 8: Not Afraid...Obedience!(not afraid to answer a call)

December 15: Not Afraid...Courage!(not afraid to do the right thing)

December 22: The Shepherd (Dramatic Monologue)