*Processional HYMN #2114 The Faith We Sing At the Font We Start Our Journey

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1 F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H WORSHIP Baptism and Reception of Members 9th Sunday in Kingdomtide August 10, 2014 When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, What are you looking for? John 1:38a welcome We Gather Rev. Patricia Farris PRELUDE O Thou of God the Father (J. S. Bach) Ty Woodward, Organist *Processional HYMN #2114 The Faith We Sing At the Font We Start Our Journey *Call to Worship The Spirit gathers us to worship God And builds us up in faith, hope, and love. Come, Holy Spirit! Bring new life to us and to the whole world. Let us worship God together in confidence and in hope. Jill Obery Dodd, Lay Lector *Choral Act of PRaise Come holy spirit, heavenly dove, with light and comfort from above; be Thou our guardian, Thou our guide, o er ev ry thought and step preside. *Sharing the Peace of Christ Please greet those worshipping near you. As a courtesy to others, please silence all cell phones/sound-making devices. * Asterisks indicate standing if you are able.

2 CHILDREN S MESSAGe #2233 TFWS Where Children Belong This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God s word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong. As the congregation sings, all children are invited to come forward. Baptism and Reception of Members (see inserts) I Am a Child of God I am a child of God; You are God s child, it s true. Children of God are called to love one another, as Jesus taught to do. As the congregation sings, the children may go to their Sunday School classes. Our Mission & Common Life We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. Thanks be to God! We Hear God s Word the Gospel John 1:35-39a (Pew Bible page 92, N.T.) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God! sermon Questions God Asks Us: What Are You Looking For? Jill Obery Dodd Rev. Farris We respond Invitation to Prayer #2157 TFWS Come and Fill Our Hearts (repeat) listening for the voice of GOD SILENt prayer & Pastoral PraYER The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, 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.

3 Choral response We Offer Our Gifts & Ourselves The offering plates will be passed to gather our gifts for the mission and work of the church. You will find an envelope in the pew rack for your offering. Please make checks payable to First UMC. We thank you for your generous support for the mission and ministries of the congregation. You will find church brochures at the Coffee Cart as you leave the service. You may also give online at or with the QR code on the insert. THE OFFERTORY The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Dan Forrest) The King of love my Shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His and He is mine forever. Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul He leadeth, and where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, but yet in love He sought me, and on His shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing brought me. And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; good Shepherd may I sing Thy praise within Thy house forever. *Response #94 United Methodist Hymnal The Doxology *Unison Prayer of Dedication Loving God, faithful and gracious forever, You love us more than we love ourselves. You believe in us more than we believe in ourselves. You call us to walk with Christ, and be more than we ever thought possible. Take our gifts. Receive our thanks. Accept our praise: through Jesus Christ. Amen. *Hymn #539 UMH O Spirit of the Living God *Benediction *Benediction response We go forth to serve Postlude Fugue in G Minor (the Little ) (J. S. Bach) Ty Woodward Worship concludes with the Postlude music which prepares us to transition from worship to life in the world. You are invited to remain seated until the Postlude concludes, or to exit quietly.

4 The Head Usher today is Al Mead. See an usher if you need assistance. Congratulations to Rev. Robert and Rev. Allison English on the birth of their daughter Olivia Anne English, born August 2, Rev. Robert has the day off. The Rose of Love: Given in honor of the birth of Olivia Anne English, with love from her First UMC family. Flowers at the Reredos: In honor of Maxine Naylor s 97th birthday, with love from the Naylor family. Nursery Care is available in Room 204 in the Education Building. Parents with young children are welcome to worship in the Kids Zone in the narthex. First UMC takes the care and safety of children seriously. We are a Safe Sanctuary congregation. A changing table is provided in the restroom located in the hallway west of the Fireside Room. Please see an usher for directions. To request prayers, please fill in a prayer card found in the pew racks and place it in the offering plate. If there are Prayer Quilts on the north wall of the sanctuary, you are invited to pray over and tie knots on the quilts. Your financial support of First UMC makes it possible to worship together every week. Every gift matters. Visit the Fireside Room to see youth member Haylie Wollitz s Faces of Nepal photographs, taken on a recent service trip. Come for refreshments and fellowship in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center after the worship service. We serve Fair Trade coffee. Stop by the Hospitality Table in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center during Coffee Fellowship today to ask about membership. Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Rev. Patricia Farris will preach the seventh in the summer series Questions God Asks Us: Who Do You Say That I Am? Giving to the church through your will or trust is the most common way to continue your support beyond your lifetime. When your estate is prepared, consider a gift to the church. Join the First UMC Legacy Circle: info@ santamonicaumc.org. Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In August, bring pinto and other beans. Resident Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño West District Superintendent Kathey Michelle Wilborn Senior Minister Rev. Patricia Farris p.farris@santamonicaumc.org Youth & Intergenerational Ministries Rev. Robert English r.english@santamonicaumc.org Children & Family Ministries Director k.poland@santamonicaumc.org Chaplain in Residence Rev. Keri Olsen k.olsen@santamonicaumc.org Business Administrator Christina Eddy c.eddy@santamonicaumc.org Preschool Director Batsheva Spector b.spector@santamonicaumc.org Assistant to the Preschool Director Dane Rold d.rold@santamonicaumc.org Music Director James Smith Organist Ty Woodward Office Manager Nancy Perov n.perov@santamonicaumc.org Membership & Facilities Coordinator Sarah Rold s.rold@santamonicaumc.org Communications Director Tina Gage t.gage@santamonicaumc.org Communications Coordinator Shalimar Carducci s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org Head Custodian Javier Espinosa God is real. God is love. Every person matters. You matter. Together we can change the world. first united methodist church of santa monica 1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA

5 sacrament of holy baptism Sunday, August 10, 2014 introduction Brothers and Sisters in Christ, from the beginnings of Christianity, Baptism has been seen as our entrance into the family of faith. We believe Baptism is an outward and visible sign that the grace of Lord Jesus Christ is at work in our lives. It is through this grace that we enter into a special relationship with Christ and are inheritors of the promise of eternal life. Those who receive this sacrament are marked as disciples of Jesus and are part of the fellowship of the universal Christian church. We believe that Jesus has expressly given a place for children to be counted among God s people; it is a privilege which should not be denied them. Presentation Michael Lamb, Lay Lector I am pleased to present to you Au s t i n Ch e n, Jo y McKn i g h t Ch e n, Si m o n Au s t i n Ch e n, Li n d s ay Jo y Ch e n, Jennifer Ly n n Sc o t t, Arabella Pl u m Sc o t t, & Ge o rg i n a Ro s e Sc o t t for Baptism. those to be baptized Rev. Patricia Farris Do you believe in God the source, the fountain of life; and in Christ, the offspring of God, embodied in Jesus of Nazareth and in the church; and in the liberating Spirit of God, the wellspring of new life? We do. On behalf of the whole church, I ask you: Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you of new life in Christ, resisting evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves? We do. over

6 Will you nurture these children in Christ s holy church, that by your teaching and example they may be guided to accept God s grace for themselves, to profess their faith openly, and to lead a Christian life? We will. (To the Congregation) Do you, as Christ s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do. Michael Lamb Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include these persons now before you in your care? With God s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround you with a community of love and forgiveness, that you may grow in your trust of God, and be found faithful in your service to others. We will pray for you, that you may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life. Baptism Rev. Farris Austin, Jo y McKnight, Si m o n Au s t i n, Li n d s ay Jo y, Jennifer Ly n n, Arabella Pl u m, Georgina Rose I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

7 reception of Members Sunday, August 10, 2014 New Members respond in bold italics. Congregation responds with words printed in bold type. introduction Michael Lamb, Lay Leader The church is of God, and will be preserved to the end of time, for the conduct of worship and the due administration of God s Word and Sacraments, the maintenance of Christian fellowship and discipline, the edification of believers, and the conversion of the world. All, of every age and station, stand in need of the means of grace which it alone supplies. introduction of New Members Carolyn Geraldine Burklund Wayne Erlin Burklund Austin Chen Joy McKnight Chen Bianca Hali Doria Jace Ryan Henricks Casey Lauren Henricks Benjamin Edward Scott Jennifer Lynn Scott Rev. Patricia Farris to those being received Rev. Farris According to the grace given to you, will you remain a faithful member of Christ s holy church and serve as Christ s representative in the world? I will. Rev. Farris As a member of Christ s universal church, will you be loyal to The United Methodist Church, and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries? I will. As a member of this congregation, will you participate faithfully in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness? I will. over

8 to the congregation and new members Let us join together in professing the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Do you believe in God? I believe in God, Creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ? I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit. commendation and welcome Michael Lamb Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect them in love. We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant to participate faithfully in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.

9 F O C U S O N August 10, 2014 Sunday school open house by / Director of Children and Family Ministries Faith isn t taught - it s caught! Come catch the faith next Sunday during Sunday School Open House. Children come into their own relationship with God by seeing how that relationship makes a difference in the lives of the people around them. Help them take the next step of their journey of faith. In Sunday School we believe coming to know God is an adventure and like any true adventure it s both fun & challenging. We try to empower kids with age-appropriate bible skills that will help them come to know God through Scripture for themselves. Come meet the teachers who are here to partner with you and your child on this journey. They will have the new Fall curriculum and are eager to answer all your questions. We look forward to seeing you! Sunday August 17: 11 a.m., Fireside Room first united methodist church of santa monica 1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA info@santamonicaumc.org

10 O P P O R T U N I T I E S at F U M C *Westside Food Bank collection for August: Pinto and other beans. * Sundays at First UMC (Summer Schedule) 9 a.m. Lectionary Scripture Discussion, FR 9 a.m. Partnership with God, 101 9:30 a.m. Nursery Care, 204 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Warm-Ups, CHR 10 a.m. Worship Service, S 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11 a.m. Fellowship, Courtyard 11 a.m. Hospitality Table, SH Today - Baptism Reception of Members 5 p.m. Missional Worship Gathering, SH Tuesday, August 12 7 p.m. Health Ministry Meeting, MH Wednesday, August 13 9 a.m. UMW Workparty & Lunch, WR Friday, August 15 - Cal-Pac Dodger Night Saturday, August 16 9:30 a.m. Prayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300 Sunday, August a.m. Sunday School Open House, FR 11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings, Alcove School Supplies for Kids in Need Through August, First UMC will be receiving donations of school supplies for children living in Family Place at Upward Bound House. Drop off supplies in the box in the narthex, at the Hospitality Table, or in the church office. Items you may bring include: Glue sticks Scissors Ballpoint pens No. 2 pencils Colored pencils Pencil sharpener Large pink eraser Water-based markers Fourounce bottle of white glue Highlighters Spiralbound/composition notebooks Three-ring binder Loose-leaf notebook paper Pocket folders (two pockets) Ruler Scotch tape Stapler Sturdy, supportive backpack Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First UMC s online giving page. Highlights Missional Worship Gathering - Tonight Rev. Keri Olsen will lead the third missional worship, centering on the theme Stay in Love with God. The worship is simple, quiet, formal yet informal, with a conversational sermon and a celebration of Holy Communion. All are welcome. Today at 5 p.m, Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center. Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Event Westwood UMC will host 200 volunteers and friends of the Westside Churches Working Together (WCWT) mission area to pack up their goal of 54,000 meals. To participate, RSVP to Rev. Robert English: r.english@ santamonicaumc.org. Saturday August 23, 10 a.m. - noon. To make a contribution toward the financial goal, make checks payable to First UMC, with Stop Hunger Now on the memo line. C.A.S.T. Fall Auditions Calling all kid actors! The Fall auditions for First UMC s Children s After School Theater program will be held Monday August 25. Children in 1st-4th grades will audition at 4 p.m. Youth in 5th-12th grades will audition at 5:30 pm. There will be two productions. Stay tuned for more information and performance dates! director Dane Rold: cast@santamonicaumc.org. Rev. Farris Summer Sermon Series: Questions God Asks Us Our God is a conversational God who longs to be in relationship with us. That relationship grows in the give-and-take around questions God asks us in the Scriptures: Where are you? What are you looking for? As we ponder God s questions and our responses, we pray that we will grow closer to God and into a deeper relationship of faith. Sundays July through August. Save the Date: Fall Kick-Off Invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers to church with you for the Fall Kick-Off Sunday September 7! After worship there will be plenty of food, fun and festivities! The Fall sermon series centers on the theme Believing and Belonging: Why Faith? Why Church? A great new year begins at Santa Monica First UMC! W W W. S A N T A M O N I C A U M C. O R G CHR = Choir Room; CR = Conference Room; CY = Courtyard; FR = Fireside Room; L = Library; MH = Member s Home; OS = Off Site; S = Sanctuary; SH = Simkins Hall; WR = Work Room (UMW)