Our Mission Statement

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1 1501 University Avenue, Lubbock, Texas Phone: (806) Fax: (806) facebook.com/st.johnslubbock Our Mission Statement The mission of St. John s United Methodist Church is to worship and serve God with open hearts, open arms, and open minds. To respond to this calling, we will nurture each other in the Christian faith, we will work so that all people can experience God s love, and we will examine critically and respond prayerfully to the difficult issues that face us.

2 Welcome to All Welcome to St. John s United Methodist Church. If you are a first time attendee or a long-time member, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. If you are black, brown, white or anything in between, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. If you are gay, straight, bisexual, lesbian, or transgender you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. If you are a Native American or an immigrant friend, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. Please feel welcome to attend St. John s 101, our informational class for visitors at 9:15 a.m., located in room 219. Information about upcoming events is located in the back of this bulletin. For more information about ministries or membership at St. John s, please: Visit our website at Facebook.com/ St.JohnsLubbock Contact our office at openminds@stjohnslubbock.org Call us at (806) Digital Bulletin You can view a digital version of the worship bulletin on your tablet or smart phone. Download a free QR code reading app, then scan the QR code below, or visit: bulletins to access this and past bulletins. If you are lay or clergy, male or female, gender neutral or non-binary, young or old, abled or differently-abled, rich or poor, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. No matter what you believe or what you doubt, no matter what you count on, or what you question, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. In this space we acknowledge that you are a gift of the Creator, and an individual wonder of God s creation. Together, we are family of God, because we are gathered in the name of the One who makes us one. Thank you for being here. Please make yourself at home. We are so happy to share this time of worship with you. Bulletin Notes: Items marked in bold print are spoken by the congregation. *Indicates the congregation is invited to stand as able. Bulletins may be recycled in the baskets located near each entrance to the sanctuary. Children in Worship We welcome children in worship and have children s worship kits available at each entrance to the sanctuary. As you leave, please return the kits to their racks. A Friendly Reminder Please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices. Special Assistance Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available from the ushers at each entrance to the sanctuary. Information for our Guests Welcome! We are grateful that you ve chosen to worship with us this week. Please let us know who you are by signing the Fellowship Pad that will be distributed by the ushers during the Gathering.

3 Gathering Prelude Adoro Devote *Call to Worship All: All: All: Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 5, 2017 The Worship of God - 8:15 a.m. Service ENTRANCE Clint Barrick French Eucharistic Melody On this day of worship we gather in God s presence with hope, with wonder, with joy. And we pray: Holy, Holy, Holy, God of power and might, the whole earth is filled with your glory! Yet we know that your beloved world is riddled with sadness, for need encounters greed, conflict and war seem endless. We listen for the call: Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? We gather to be consoled and to console, to be strengthened and to strengthen, to be changed and to change, so that in hope, in wonder and in joy we may answer: Here I am! Send me! Let us worship together. The season of Epiphany marks the conclusion of the Advent- Christmas season. The Epiphany season begins on the Day of Epiphany, January 6, when the Church recalls the arrival of the magi at the birthplace of the Christ Child. The Epiphany season extends to the beginning of the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday. As the season of Advent emphasizes the biblical stories that express hope and anticipation of a coming divine revelation, the season of Epiphany contemplates and celebrates all that is revealed in the arrival of the Christ Child. The season also points to all the moments in history and life when light shines clearly on the self-serving powers of this world and their resistance to God's ways. The "light" that shines in the season of Epiphany calls faithful people to faithful action. *Hymn, No Together We Serve The Faith We Sing SAN ANSELMO PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE *Gospel Lesson Matthew 5:13-20 N.T. p. 4 The good news of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God! Sermon What You Are Rev. Kevin Young Act of Praise Gustavo Steiner-Neves, tenor Nigra sum sed formosa Claudio Monteverdi ( ) from Vespers (1610) Nigra sum sed formosa filia Jerusalem Ideo dilexit me Dominus et introduxit in cubiculum suum et dixit mihi: Surge amica mea et veni. Jam hiems transiit, imber abiit et recessit, Flores apparuerunt in terra nostra, tempus putationis advenit. I am a dark-skinned but beautiful daughter of Jerusalem, Therefore have I pleased the Lord, and He said to me: Arise my love and come. For now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone, The flowers have appeared in our land, the time of pruning is come. 2

4 Communion Please approach the altar using the center aisle. You may kneel or stand at the communion rail. Please speak your name to the servers so that you may receive the bread and cup by name. We receive by intinction. (As you receive the bread, hold it until the cup is offered. Dip the bread into the cup and then eat.) When you are ready, you may return to your seat using the side aisles. If you are unable to come to the altar, please tell an usher so that we may serve you in your seat. Our communion bread is free of both gluten and egg. All people gathered to worship God are invited to receive the bread and the cup. Invitation to the Table Rev. Kevin Young And now let all salty, light-bearing, seekers after righteousness, all who love Christ and seek peace with one another, all who know the power of forgiving love - let all respond to Christ s invitation and come to this table of thanksgiving, this meal at Christ s own table. Come as you are. Come to be changed. Come, offering peace to one another, and your gifts to God. *The Peace (Words, gestures, and signs of Christ s peace are shared.) Taking the Bread and Cup The Great Thanksgiving, No. 15 Giving the Bread and Cup *Hymn, No. 585 This Little Light of Mine THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION SENDING FORTH LATTIMER *Benediction May God keep you in all the days ahead. May Christ be a source of confidence and assurance for you as you follow his example in all your ways. May the Spirit bring you healing, hope, wholeness and peace. May God who said, Let there be light, drive all darkness from the paths you will walk and pour upon you blessing and light. Amen. (Please be seated for the postlude.) Postlude Clint Barrick Tell out, my Soul, the Greatness of the Lord! Walter Greatorex ( ) 3 WORSHIP LEADERS & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Senior Pastor: Kevin Young Associate Pastors: Daniel Echols & Ann Akin Associate Pastor of Student Ministries: Shiloh Morris Director of Music Ministries: Justine Halamicek Interim Director of Youth and Children s Ministries: Lindsey Sobehrad Director of University Ministries: Alexandra Mindiola Organist: Clint Barrick Finance Manager: Emily Johnson Office Administrator: Amy Aiello Receptionist: Bailey Skinner Facilities Supervisor: David Cranford Facilities Assistant: John Dotts Childcare Director: Trisha Castillo Communion Stewards: Charlotte Sessom & Philip Ford

5 Gathering Prelude Adoro Devote *Call to Worship All: All: All: Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 5, 2017 The Worship of God - 10:30 a.m. Service ENTRANCE Rev. Ann Akin Clint Barrick French Eucharistic Melody Leilani Fillhard On this day of worship we gather in God s presence with hope, with wonder, with joy. And we pray: Holy, Holy, Holy, God of power and might, the whole earth is filled with your glory! Yet we know that your beloved world is riddled with sadness, for need encounters greed, conflict and war seem endless. We listen for the call: Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? We gather to be consoled and to console, to be strengthened and to strengthen, to be changed and to change, so that in hope, in wonder and in joy we may answer: Here I am! Send me! Let us worship together. The season of Epiphany marks the conclusion of the Advent- Christmas season. The Epiphany season begins on the Day of Epiphany, January 6, when the Church recalls the arrival of the magi at the birthplace of the Christ Child. The Epiphany season extends to the beginning of the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday. As the season of Advent emphasizes the biblical stories that express hope and anticipation of a coming divine revelation, the season of Epiphany contemplates and celebrates all that is revealed in the arrival of the Christ Child. The season also points to all the moments in history and life when light shines clearly on the self-serving powers of this world and their resistance to God's ways. The "light" that shines in the season of Epiphany calls faithful people to faithful action. *Processional Hymn, No. 596 Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word Ministry Moment LIEBSTER JESU Rev. Kevin Young Act of Praise Gustavo Steiner-Neves, tenor Nigra sum sed formosa from Vespers (1610) Claudio Monteverdi ( ) Nigra sum sed formosa filia Jerusalem Ideo dilexit me Dominus et introduxit in cubiculum suum et dixit mihi: Surge amica mea et veni. Jam hiems transiit, imber abiit et recessit, Flores apparuerunt in terra nostra, tempus putationis advenit. I am a dark-skinned but beautiful daughter of Jerusalem, Therefore have I pleased the Lord, and He said to me: Arise my love and come. For now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone, The flowers have appeared in our land, the time of pruning is come. PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE *Gospel Lesson Larry Howard Matthew 5:13-20 N.T. p. 4 The good news of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God! 4

6 Witness with our Children Hymn, No. 611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise VelvetLee Finckbone STUTTGART Verse 1 sung as the children gather. Verse 4 sung as the children depart. Verse 1: Child of blessing, child of promise, baptized with the Spirit s sign; with this water God has sealed you unto love and grace divine. Verse 4: Child of God your loving Parent, learn to know whose child you are. Grow to laugh and sing and worship, trust and love God more than all. Sermon *Hymn of Response, No. 585 This Little Light of Mine What You Are Rev. Kevin Young LATTIMER Prayers of the Church Rev. Kevin Young God, who seasons all of life, preserve and strengthen your love through us and all with whom we interact: With our families, friends and neighbors With our colleagues at work, school, and play With family in Christ in other congregations and denominations... With people of faith throughout the world... We pray as Jesus taught us: Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Online Giving is possible through our website at online-giving Or scan the QR code below: Light of the World, may Jesus the Christ shine in and through our hearts and lives, that we may be beacons of your compassion and justice with one another and in witness to all who lead: With all who are sick and those who care for them With all who are being oppressed and those who advocate for them With all who are hungry or naked or homeless and those who offer food, clothing and shelter... With our local, county, state, and federal elected representatives and leaders... With leaders in government, politics, and corporations around the world With the earth and all creatures, and for all who work to sustain our common life... We pray as Jesus taught us: Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Spirit of Righteousness, stir up in us, among us, and through us such abundance of goodness, truth, and love, that as others see us in action they can see the light of life in us. We pray as Jesus taught us: 5

7 The Lord s Prayer with Choral Amen 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, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever... Amen. (Choir only.) Invitation to the Table Rev. Kevin Young And now let all salty, light-bearing, seekers after righteousness, all who love Christ and seek peace with one another, all who know the power of forgiving love - let all respond to Christ s invitation and come to this table of thanksgiving, this meal at Christ s own table. Come as you are. Come to be changed. Come, offering peace to one another, and your gifts to God. *The Peace Offering (Words, gestures, and signs of Christ s peace are shared.) Prayer of Dedication THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION Rev. Kevin Young Offertory Anthem Chancel Choir Here, O My Lord Eleanor Daley (b. 1955) Here, O My Lord I see Thee face to face, Here would I touch and handle things unseen, Here grasp with firmer hand th eternal grace, And all my weariness upon Thee lean. Here would I feed upon the bread of God, Here drink with Thee, the royal wine of heav n, Here would I lay aside each earthly load, And taste afresh the calm of sin forgiv n. This is the hour of banquet and of song, This is the heav nly table spread for me, Here let me feast, and feasting still prolong The brief bright hour of fellowship with Thee. Amen. *Doxology and Presentation of Gifts Hymn, No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Taking the Bread and Cup The Great Thanksgiving, Musical Setting E, p. 24 Giving the Bread and Cup LASST UNS ERFREUEN Communion Please approach the altar using the center aisle. You may kneel or stand at the communion rail. Please speak your name to the servers so that you may receive the bread and cup by name. We receive by intinction. (As you receive the bread, hold it until the cup is offered. Dip the bread into the cup and then eat.) When you are ready, you may return to your seat using the side aisles. If you are unable to come to the altar, please tell an usher so that we may serve you in your seat. Our communion bread is free of both gluten and egg. All people gathered to worship God are invited to receive the bread and the cup. 6

8 Music for Communion Communion Anthem Choral Scholars Beati Quorum Via Charles Villiers Stanford ( ) Hymn Beati quorum via integra est, qui ambulant in lege Domini. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Hymn, No. 632 Draw Us in the Spirit s Tether Hymn, No. 620 One Bread, One Body UNION SEMINARY ONE BREAD, ONE BODY 7

9 Acts of Faith *Hymn of Commitment, No Together We Serve Reception of New Members SENDING FORTH The Faith We Sing SAN ANSELMO *Benediction May God keep you in all the days ahead. May Christ be a source of confidence and assurance for you as you follow his example in all your ways. May the Spirit bring you healing, hope, wholeness and peace. May God who said, Let there be light, drive all darkness from the paths you will walk and pour upon you blessing and light. Amen. Please come forward as we sing the Hymn of Commitment: to renew baptismal vows. (Please make prior arrangements with the pastor.) to join St. John s by profession of faith, transfer of vows, or by association or affiliation. (Please fill out beige card and give to pastor.) to receive a parting blessing. (Please be seated for the postlude.) Postlude Clint Barrick Tell out, my Soul, the Greatness of the Lord! Walter Greatorex ( ) Reception of New Members: We rejoice to welcome you as members of Christ s holy Church, and we bid you welcome to St. John s United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. The altar flowers are in honor of Rev. Daniel Echols birthday, given by Rev. Archie and Donna Echols. 8

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS Interfaith Dialogue The February 9 Lubbock Interfaith Dialogue noon meeting speaker will be Rev. Ben Todd. His topic will be "Challenges for Wartime Chaplains and Peacetime Civilians." Rev. Todd is a retired (Col.) U.S. Army Chaplain. During the latter part of his active duty career he provided counseling and spiritual support for military personnel assigned to duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The free meeting will be held in the conference room. All are welcome. UMW Hygiene Closet BE A VALENTINE! February is an opportunity for you to be a valentine for some of our Food Voucher clients. Bring hygiene items (toilet paper, bar soap, laundry detergent, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, etc.) to the church on Sundays in February. Sacks will be available in the hallways at St. John s for your convenience. Food Voucher clients are given three hygiene items when they come on Tuesdays, and the hygiene closet needs to be re-supplied. This drive is sponsored by United Methodist Women and gives the congregation the opportunity to BE A VALENTINE! UMW to Hear Legislative Report St. John s United Methodist Women will hold their February meeting on Wednesday, February 8, at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room. The group will hear a report from the recent Legislative Event in Austin, TX, from January Tess Jackson, who attended this event, will lead the report. UMW always begin their meetings with fellowship and refreshments, followed by the program. Come and join us! Scout Sunday Join us Sunday, February 12, for Scout Sunday. Spirit Wind Housing We are excited to host Spirit Wind, our conference youth choir, February 26, in the 10:30 a.m. worship service. As usual, we will be providing them with housing that weekend. After careful consideration we have decided to provide hotel rooms for the Spirit Wind members February If you would like to make a financial contribution to this effort please include Spirit Wind on the memo of your check or in the comments section on our online giving page at If you would like to help cook and/or serve a meal or help with transportation needs one or more days February 24-26, please contact Justine Halamicek at j.halamicek@stjohnslubbock.org. People of Faith Against Death Penalty The People of Faith Against the Death Penalty group holds prayer vigils in front of St. John's from 5:45-6:15 p.m. on the night of executions. Some of the upcoming vigils scheduled are: 02/07/2017 Tilon Carter 03/07/2017 Rolando Ruiz 03/14/2017 James Bigby Please contact Deborah Randolph Bratcher at poetess54@yahoo.com for more information. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Please mark it on your calendars that on February 28, Student Ministries will be sponsoring a Pancake Dinner from 5:30 7:00 p.m. More details are soon to follow. 9 Please hold the following people in prayer: Members: Richard & Nancy Koenig St. John's Homebound Friends and Family: Perry McCoy Eric Asare Family of McKenzie McCulloch Food Voucher Clients

11 ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED St. John s Organ Project The St. John's Organ Project is well on its way. We have raised $42, of our $70,000 goal. If your contribution is $10,000 or $1, we would love for you to have ownership of this project. Your gift can be a one-time donation or in installments. To learn more about our St. John's organ, please sign up for a ten-minute tour with our organist, Clint Barrick, at Giving options: - Check to St. John's UMC (designate "organ project" in the memo). - Give a one-time donation online at (designate "organ project" in the comments section). - Give a donation in installments weekly, monthly, or quarterly online at organproject. Benevolence Donation The Sunday Group was started by Ted Dotts in They continue to meet on Sunday evenings. They have recently contributed $6,300 to the Benevolence program to completely erase the program's deficit. The members of the Sunday Group include Nancy Koenig, Ron Williams, Jean Scott, Aretha Marbley and Jack Thompson. Although the Sunday Group has taken care of the deficit, they realize that there will be ongoing expenses for the Benevolence program to continue to offer assistance to those who come to us in their time of need. The Sunday Group challenges other adult Sunday School groups to consider whether they can also make a significant contribution to the ongoing expenses of this ministry. 10

12 THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN S Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :15-9:15 Communion Worship 9:15-10:15 Sunday School Hour 9:15-10:15 All Day Closed for Flooring Redo 6:00-7:00 Literacy Lubbock ESL Class 111 All Day Closed for Flooring Redo 9:00-10:00 Staff Meeting :45-1:30 All Day Closed for Flooring Redo 9:30-11:30 UMW general meeting 122 All Day Closed for Flooring Redo 9:30-12:00 Quilters :00-1:00 All Day Closed for Flooring Redo 10:00-1:00 Brandon Burkholder/ McMillan Eagle Scout Ceremony Garden Room 1:00-6:00 Rebekah St. John's :30-11:30 Worship Service 11:30-12:30 University Gathering 212 5:00-6:00 SPRC Meeting 122 5:00-6:00 Sunday Group 111 7:30-9:00 Boy Scout Troop 406 Scout basement time for Food Voucher clients 1:30-2:30 Tuesday Food Voucher program Garden Room 5:30-7:00 TTU Legal Clinic Garden Room 10:00-11:00 Weekly Staff Leadership Development Library 6:00-8:00 Chrismon Beaders 122 6:15-8:15 Theology Group 111 6:15-7:15 Prayer Shawl Ministry 116 Interfaith Dialogue 122 6:00-7:00 Literacy Lubbock ESL Class 111 7:00-8:00 South Plains Advocates for Rights and Community Garden Room Hastings Event Garden Room 6:15-7:15 R.A. Recovery Group 211 7:30-9:00 Chancel Choir Choir Hall St. John s United Methodist Church has been affiliated with Reconciling Ministries Network since 1998, when we adopted a statement affirming the sacred worth of all God s children, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. We celebrate our diversity, and we welcome all people to join us in our journey together toward greater understanding and mutual respect.