Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith

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1 Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith Thinking Acting Believing a sacrament of failure Mark 9:2-9 Portland s First United Methodist ChUrCh 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, Oregon

2 The Order Of WOrship Sunday, February 19, 2012 The TransfiguraTiOn Of The LOrd Congregational portions of prayers and responses are in bold type. To avoid disturbing other worshippers, please silence cell phones and pagers. Please stand, if standing is comfortable. For hymns, please stand at the beginning of the last line of the hymn introduction. Carillon Chorus organ Prelude Mary Kay Parrish The Sanctuary Bells Nancy Hascall, director organ Chimes living & growing in Faith Dan Woodward, Lay Leader thank offering introit William Byrd Dan Woodward, Lay Leader It is a mystery when something is hidden from us. We know a lot of things, but we don t know. God is a mystery. We know some things about God; we don t know everything. It is a mystery when we can t explain all that we see and hear. God is a mystery. We know some things about ourselves and about our world; we don t know everything. That is why we come to worship to recognize mystery, to trust mystery, to live in faith. God is a mystery. And so are we. Let us trust mystery. Let us live in faith. Let us worship! Call to worship hymn no. 111

3 a Conversation with our Children Rev. Donna Children s story Prayer... and all God s children said, Amen. hymn (see page 4) verse 1) Congregational Prayers Ever-present God, forever within us and beyond us, Open our minds this day to the truth of your presence. Open our hearts to the gentle caress of your love. Open our eyes to the power of your Spirit And open our lives to the persistence of your hope. moment of silence Rev. Tom Foster intercessory Prayers and the lord s Prayer Choral amen Brahms Choral anthem Benjamin Britten The Chancel Choir Erick Lichte, conducting introducing the scripture scripture Mark 9:2-9 Rev. Donna Pritchard reflection hymn no. 707 Rev. Donna M.L. Pritchard, preaching Presenting our gifts offertory Prayer Rev. Tom Foster offertory music Knap/Bach, arr. Dobrinsski The Sanctuary Bells doxology and Presentations of our offerings (Hymn No. 92, verse 6) For thyself, best Gift Divine, to the world so freely given, For that great, great love of thine, peace on earth and joy in heaven: Lord of all, to thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise. hymn (see page 5) (Please be seated for the benediction and choral response.)

4 BenediCtion Choral response Postlude G. Visona Ushers Greeters Coffee Hosts Lay Leaders Robert Cannon, Dean Lang, Mark Mason, Jerry Outslay, Daniel Strickland, Cheryl Bittle Al Abe, Rick Rust, Betty-Lou Hare, Cal Brockman, Sr. First Church Youth Sonja Connor, Dan Woodward, Cheryl Bittle Festival Te Deum Op. 32 by Benjamin Britten We praise Thee, O God, we acknowledge Tee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship Thee, the Father everlasting. To Thee all Angels cry aloud the Heavens and all the Powers therein. To Thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do cry, Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God of Sabaoth! Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of Thy Glory. The glorious company of the Apostles, praise Thee. The goodly fellowship of the Prophets, praise Thee. The noble army of Martyrs praise Thee. The Holy Church through out all the world doth acknowledge Thee Also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man, Thou didst not abhor the Virgin s womb. When Thou had st overcome the sharpness of death, Thou did st open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father. We believe that Thou shalt come to be our judge. We therefore pray Thee help Thy servants whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with Thy Saints in glory everlasting. O Lord save Thy people and bless Thine heritage. Govern them and lift them up forever. Day by day we magnify Thee and we worship Thy name ever world without end. Vouchsafe O Lord to keep us this day without sin, O Lord have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, O Lord, as our trust is in Thee O Lord in Thee have I trusted. Let me never be confounded.

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7 F THIS WEEK AT February 19-25, 2012 IRST CHURCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 8:30 AM Collins AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM Changing Christianity, 202 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary Collins Hall MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Sanctuary Welcome - 6 -

8 The Commons In Collins Hall meeting people, meeting needs! HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A COFFEE HOUR HOST? All you need to do is sign-up as a family or talk to a couple of friends and volunteer. It s easy. Cookies and fruit are all you need to bring. You come in around 10:00 AM to set up. Attend Ohlson, is around to show you the ropes, where the coffee cups are kept, punch bowl location, and all the rest. Who s willing to take this challenge? See Mark in Collins today! BE FIRST TO READ WHAT S NEW FROM THE LIBRARY If you haven t stopped by the Church Library in a while, you might be surprised by the number of new titles available. One of the library volunteers will show you how our books are organized on the shelves and the check out process. Please note, two titles were recently checked out and are due for return: New Interpreter s Study Bible and An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. If you have either book, please return or renew your check-in deadline. Thank you! FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS TODAY When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? It s easy. It s painless. And best of all, blood pressure check. What more could you want out of a Sunday afternoon? That s right Today, February 19, after worship the youth group will be serving a traditional pancake lunch. A $5 suggested donation will get you pancakes, sausage, fruit, and a beverage. Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available. Come on down and support the youth group! PANCAKE LUNCH TODAY AFTER WORSHIP Youth will meet at 9:30 AM in Collins Kitchen to get started with the pancake preparation

9 Adult Sunday School Classes CHANGING CHRISTIANITY This class meets each Sunday morning at 9:00 AM in Room 202 and offers the opportunity for wide ranging, open and safe discussion about how Christianity has changed and is changing. Discussion usually centers on a recent book, the current one is Speaking Christian by Marcus Borg. Various class members moderate the discussions. FAITH LINK: A NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS This class meets each Sunday from 9:15 to 10:15 AM in Room 134 This weekly study analyzes current events from a Methodist perspective. FaithLink is a study for those who want to apply their beliefs to current faith issues and world events and allows you to consider your personal views on important contemporary issues. FaithLink also encourages action upon your beliefs. Please join us each Sunday for lively discussions and inspiration. A SHORT-TERM ADULT CLASS: PATHWAYS THROUGH THE EPISTLES For six weeks, Rev. Dr. Tom Rannells will lead the short-term class: Pathways through the Epistles. This class will meet February 26 - March 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM in Room 110. This class of one passage from each of the letters. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Bible and to read each letter prior to class. NAOMI CIRCLE The Naomi Circle of Terwilliger Plaza will meet Thursday, February 23 at 2:00 PM in the Club Room. The program will be book reviews. Chair: Colleen Foster, 503/ CIRCLE OF FRIENDS The Circle of Friends will meet on Wednesday, February 29 at noon at Creekside Village Retirement Residence, Beaverton. Trudy Kayser Renfroe as hostess. To carpool from the church parking lot, contact: - 8 -

10 ECUMENICAL BIBLE DISCUSSION FELLOWSHIP Your are invited to a downtown ecumenical Bible discussion program at First Church on each Thursday morning at 10:30 AM in the Church Library. The format is a discussion group of lay participants and at least one clergy person. The Rev. Joanne Rannells will be present as the group gets started. Discussions will follow the common lectionary for the church year and all you need to do in preparation is pre-read that week s scripture and come with your Bible, comments, and questions. It should be a lively discussion each week, which will help you interpret scripture and its meaning in application to the daily events of your life. h o l y w e e k a t f i r s t c h u r c h Palm Sunday sing a hymn and then parade with palms into the sanctuary. (Please note: If you have trouble walking, you are welcome to begin in the Sanctuary as usual.) This will be a jubilant celebration of our faith. Maundy Thursday, April 5, we will worship in the Sanctuary at 7:00 PM, as we remember Jesus last supper and celebrate Communion together. Good Friday, April 6, join us in the Chapel for a Tenebrae service of darkness and light at 7:00 PM, as we continue to walk the pathway to the cross and beyond. Easter Sunday, April 8, our worship will be full of celebration and joy as we focus on resurrection and new life together at 9:00 AM and again at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary. An Easter egg hunt for the children will be held in the Fireside Room following each service. a forum next sunday PATHWAYS TO UNDERSTANDING SUICIDE Pathways to Understanding Suicide will be presented on Sunday, February 26 from noon to 2:00 PM in the Fireside Room, A light lunch and child care will be provided. Joa suicide prevention organization will lead our forum. It is designed to help us better understand our experience as a congregation and help us be better prepared when crisis may occur. These tragedies effect us all. Everyone is encouraged to attend

11 PATHWAYS to life in the Spirit ASH WEDNESDAY February 22, 2012 THE PATHWAY OF COMMUNITY: LENTEN SUPPERS Lenten Suppers will provide an opportunity for us to connect with each other along the pathway. Supper each Wednesday (February 22 through March 28). Then from 6:30 to 7:15 we ll travel the path of Spiritual Practices. These short lessons will be geared for all ages: Ash Wednesday: Beginning Path February 22 Prayer Path: Centering Prayer February 29 Prayer Path: Body Prayer March 7 Scripture Path: Lectio Divina March 14 Contemplative Path: Meditation March 21 Praise Path: Spirit Singing March 28 THE PATHWAY OF DEVOTION Daily devotions at home are another pathway to spiritual growth. You can pick Renewed for Life THE PATHWAY OF KNOWLEDGE Reading provides a pathway to understanding in our relationship with God, each other, and the world. Barbara Brown Taylor s book, An Altar in the World, A discussion of the book in the Fireside Room after worship on Sunday, March 18. THE PATHWAY OF FASTING Fasting is a pathway to practicing the presence of God in each of our lives. You are invited to fast from the noon meal each Wednesday during Lent. The fast could then be broken as we meet together for ASH WEDNESDAY CHILDREN S CHURCH are invited to attend a worship service for kids at 7:00 PM in the Fireside Room. This will be a creative worship time for kids to understand more about the season of Lent. We will be singing songs, participating in creative movement, and a special project. Ash Wednesday worship for adults is at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. Families are encourage to attend the Lenten Supper at

12 United Methodist Church, Oregon-Idaho Conference Bishop Assistant to the Bishop - Metro The Reverend Dr. Lowell Greathouse First United Methodist ChUrCh Clergy and Staff Senior Pastor The Reverend Donna Pritchard ext. 226 Minister of Pastoral Care The Reverend Tom Foster ext. 233 Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries Coordinator of Volunteers, Hospitality & Outreach Mark Ohlson ext. 220 Church Administrator Christine Bostick ext. 222 Administrative Assistant David Jenkins ext. 221 Bookkeeper Shirley Blalock ext. 225 Nursery Michelle Green, Andrea Miller, Emily Kunkel, ext. 216 Angie Leon Guerrero, Samantha Cerling Facilities Manager Dwight Dragoo ext. 205 Custodians Robert Ramirez, Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, Cole and Seth Giandomenico Music Staff Artistic Director of Music and Organist Jonas Nordwall ext. 218 Executive Director of Music Kelly Qualls ext. 235 Chancel Choir Conductor Erick Lichte Chancel Choir Section Leaders Deborah Benke, soprano Carol Young, alto and Assistant Director Mark Woodward, tenor Benjamin Bell, bass Children s Choir Directors Vanessa Unger, Cherub (pre-k-grade 2) Ronnee Edwards, Sound Seekers (grades 3-5) Mark Woodward, Veritas (grades 6-young adult) Karin McDonough, Genesis Ringers and jubellation First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland, Oregon Visit our website at Copies of previous Sunday sermons a An audio CD of the entire service can be checked out from the church library. Goose Hollow Family Shelter 503/ Brandi Tuck, Executive Director