Order of Worship Living a Vibrant Faith

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1 Order of Worship Living a Vibrant Faith Believing Thinking Acting pathway of palms Mark 11:1-11 Portland s First United Methodist Church 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, Oregon

2 The Order of Worship Sunday, April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday Congregational portions of prayers and responses are in bold type. To avoid disturbing other worshippers, please silence cell phones and pagers. v Please stand, if standing is comfortable. For hymns, please stand at the beginning of the last line of the hymn introduction. You are invited to join us in Collins Hall for the beginning of worship and a procession with palms this morning. If walking is difficult, or if you prefer a more quiet and meditative experience, you are welcome to listen to the organ prelude in the sanctuary. Prelude Christ s Entry Into Jerusalem Stanley Saxton Jonas Nordwall, organsit Greeting Lay Leader, in Collins Hall Remembering The Story Mark 11:1-10 Rev. Donna A Palm Parade v Hymn No. 278 (see page 12) Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Introit Hosanna Carl Tuttle Cherubs and Sound Seekers Vanessa Unger and Ronnee Edwards, directors Children s Sermon Megan Humphreys-Loving Hymn (see page 6) Holy, Holy, Holy Congregational Prayer In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. And the Word was God. Thank you God But that is not the whole story. God so loved the world that God gave us Jesus Christ, to save us and to set us free. Thank you God But that is not the whole story. Rev. Tom Foster

3 Jesus does not leave us orphaned; but will come to us and make a home with us. Thank you, God But even that is not the whole story. From palms to passion, from celebration to suffering, from life to death and back to life again, God is with us for the whole story. Thank you, God! Prayer of Intercession & the Lord s Prayer (Hymnal No. 895) Choral Amen Amen G. Verdi Choral Anthem Sanctus from Réquiem Maurice Duruflé The Chancel Choir Erick Lichte, conductor Reflections on the Story Pathway of Palms Rev. Donna Hymn (see page 7) All Who Hunger Presenting Our Gifts Offertory Prayer Rev. Tom Foster Offertory Music Aria from Kantate 51 J. S. Bach Deborah Benke, soloist Sacrament of Holy Communion Ross Miller s sung setting; Erich Lichte, cantor The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up you hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. We remember Gods acts of salvation... and so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

4 The Institution of the Lord s Supper... and so, in rembrances of these your might acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith. (Immediately followed by the singing of the Lord s Prayer...)

5 Copyright 1980 Ross Miller

6 v Hymn No. 578 God of Love and God of Power Benediction Choral Response Hosanna Maurice Duruflé Postlude Toccata in D Minor (Dorian) J. S. Bach The altar flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and given by Lindsey & Marilyn McGill in memory of Jim & Thelma McGill. Communion Servers Ushers Greeters Coffee Hosts Lay Leaders Monty & Agnes Zach, Brian & Nancy Rea, Lisa Baggia, Janice Hauser, Sonja Connor, Cheryl Bittle, Rev. Tom Foster, Rev. Donna Pritchard Chuck Klang, Bob Fassiotto, Ted & Judy Moon, Steve Hallock, Terry Connell Carrie Saito, Al Abe, Betty-Lou Hare, Dick Palmiter, Rosalie & Clare Humphrey, Bill & Melba Rizzo The Church Library Sonja Connor, Dan Woodward, Cheryl Bittle

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9 F THIS WEEK AT April 1-7, 2012 IRST CHURCH Sunday, April 1 8:30 AM Collins AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM Children and Family Life Minsitries, 209 9:00 AM Changing Christianity, 202 9:00 AM N-YAC Service, Chapel 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:00 AM Confirmation Class, 110 9:15 AM Faith Links, 134 9:15 AM First Church Library Open, Library 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 9:30 AM Youth Sunday School, Collins Hall 9:45 AM Confirmands & Mentors, :30 AM Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM Children s Sunday School, Various 11:45 AM Commons in Collins Hall 12:00 PM Ministry Conference, :00 PM Genesis Ringers Rehearsal, :00 PM Youth Ministry Committee, 134 Thursday, April 5 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service, Sanctuary 8:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary Friday, April 6 7:00 PM Good Friday Service, Sanctuary Welcome We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation. We encourage all of you to note your attendance on the communication card enclosed in your bulletin

10 The Commons In Collins Hall meeting people, meeting needs! Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church. If this is your first time here, just follow the signs posted in the hallways or ask for directions. We re delighted you re here! HAPPENING TODAY IN COLLINS HALL AFTER CHURCH n Purchase Quilt Show & Luncheon Tickets n Outreach and You... fresh opportunites to serve here at the church and in the community Thanks to Diane Hall for coordinating delivery of the food we collect for FISH each month. easter 9 & 11 AM Maundy Thursday 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 Friday, April 6, join us in the sanctuary 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 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. There will be the joyous sounds of the Chancel Choir and the Festival Brass, culminating with The Hallelujah Chorus. An Easter egg hunt for the children will be held in the Fireside Room following each service.

11 Noted In Brief learn more at VIM MISSION TRIP A few spots remain on the June 3-9, 2012 Volunteer in Mission team to UMCOR West. There will be a planning meeting on Sunday, April 15, in Room 110 following worship. Anyone who is interested in going, or is already signed up, is encouraged to attend. TENTH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW & LUNCHEON Tickets to the Tenth Annual Quilt Sho and Luncheon will be available for after church service in Collins Hall today, (not Easter Sunday), April 15 and 22. Deadline for purchase is April 24. BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUP CONTINUES The Ecumenical Bible Discussion Group meets each Thursday at 10:30 AM in the Church Library. Drop by and be a part of this very lively group. High Tech Applications Tour Join us on May 7, 2012 for the High Tech Applications Tour including stops at the Hillsboro Aviation Flight Training Center, Classic Aircraft Aviation Museum, Longbottom Coffee Roasting and Tea House, and Intel. We will gather at the church at 8:30 AM and carpool to the Hillsboro Aviation Flight Training Center. There will be some walking and standing on this full day tour; we expect to return to the Church by 4:30 PM. Register with Chris Bostick in the church office ext 222 or cbostick@fumcpdx.org by April 24. The cost is $ There is a limit of 20 participants. EMO ANNUAL DINNER The Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Annual Dinner will be on Tuesday May 8, 2012 at the Hilton Hotel, 921 SW 5th, Portland. Registration and a silent auction will begin at 5:00 PM. The dinner and program begins at 6:30 PM. If you are interested in being a part of the First Church Table, tickets are $60 each. Please bring a check to the church office or contact Christine Bostick. EARTH DAY FORUM Planet Church will present an Earth Day Forum on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at noon in the Fireside Room. This forum will feature Dr. Christina Hulbe, PSU Professor of Geology and department chair. She will highlight the growing scientific understandings of the impact of climate change... locally and globally

12 join the crop hunger walk sunday, april 29 Join the Crop Hunger Walk on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM. The walk begins at SW Park and Market. By encouraging others to join you as a sponsor for your walk you will help raise money to alleviate world hunger. To learn more about the Crop Walk, visit their website at: or contact Mark Ohlson at mohlson@fumcpdx. org. MUSIC NOTES ANTHEM Sanctus from Réquiem by Maurice Duruflé Text and Translation: Sánctus, Sánctus, Sánctus Dόminus Déus Sábaoth. Pléni sunt caéli et térra glόria túa. Hosánna in excélsis. Holy, Holy Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. OFFERTORY Aria from Kantate 51 by J. S. Bach Praise ye God in every nation! All that heaven and the world Of created order hold must be now his fame exalting. And we would to this our God likewise now present an offering For that he, midst cross and woe, always hath stood close beside us

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14 United Methodist Church, Oregon-Idaho Conference Bishop Assistant to the Bishop - Metro Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata 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 Megan Humphreys-Loving ext. 227 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, David Jones 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 Handbell Director Nancy Hascall 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 Phone: 503/ Fax: 503/ office@fumcpdx.org Visit our website at Copies of previous Sunday sermons are available in the church office or on our website. An audio CD of the entire service can be checked out from the church library. Goose Hollow Family Shelter 503/ Brandi Tuck, Executive Director