Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith

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1 Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith Believing Thinking Acting I Love a Parade Luke 19:28-40 Portland s First United Methodist ChUrCh 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, Oregon

2 The Order of Worship Sunday, March 24, 2013 Palm Sunday One More Chance 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 Christ s Entry Into Jerusalem Stanley E. Saxton ( ) Jonas Nordwall, organist greeting Rev. Donna Pritchard Collins Hall Dan Woodward, Lay Leader Sanctuary remembering the story the Palm Parade hymn no. 278 (see insert) Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Dan Woodward, Lay Leader In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. And the Word was God. But that is not the whole story. God so loved the world that Jesus came to teach us, touch us, heal us, and set us free. But that is not the whole story. Jesus does not leave us orphaned, but comes to us and makes a home with us. But even that is not the whole story. From palms to passion, from celebration to suffering, from life to death and back to life, God is with us. God is with us for the whole story. Hosanna! Amen! Call to WorshiP a Conversation With our Children Children s story Prayer... and all God s children said, Amen. Megan Jones hymn no (The Faith We Sing) In the Lord I ll Be Ever Thankful (sing 2x)

3 a time of WelCome Rev. Jeremy Smith Congregational ConCerns and Celebrations Dan Woodward, Lay Leader Congregational Prayers Rev. Dick Storment Holy God, you claim us as your partners respecting us, trusting us, challenging us to join your parade toward freedom and love for all the creation. Support us now, as we dare to be vulnerable with you. Encourage us now, as we dare to take risks with you. Cheer us on always, as we join your parade to transform this world with your Light and your Love. moment of silence Pastor s Prayer and the lord s Prayer Choral amen Amen John Rutter anthem Hosanna to the Son of David Daniel Moe The Chancel Choir Mark Woodward, conducting introducing the scripture scripture Luke 19:36-40 Rev. Donna Pritchard reflection Shouting Stones and Passing Parades Rev. Donna M. L. Pritchard, preaching hymn no. 143 On Eagles Wings (Congregation sings refrain; soloist sings verse; congregation sings refrain again) Presenting our gifts offertory Prayer Rev. Jeremy Smith offertory music The Palms Jean-Baptiste Faure Deborah Benke, soloist doxology and Presentations of our offerings (Hymn no. 92, verse 1) For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth, over and around us lies; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. Hymn No (The Faith We Sing) The Summons (Please be seated for the benediction and the choral response.) benediction Rev. Donna Pritchard Choral response Amen Peter C. Lutkin

4 Postlude Peace Heroique Cesar Frank ( ) and provided by Bruce and Mary Jane Hendrickson in memory of Jamie Hendrickson. Ushers Bill Myers, Gene Balcomb, Josh Martin. Michael Davies, Paul Ingram, Scott Gratton Greeters Charlie & Peggy Hickman, Doug & Frey Stearns, Louise Hodapp, Norma Winemiller Coffee Hosts Global Missions Committee Lay Leaders Richard Allan, Dan Woodward, Cheryl Bittle... MUSIC NOTES... Anthem Hosanna to the Son of David by Daniel Moe Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna to the Son of David. Hosanna in the highest! Offertory The Palms by Jean-Baptiste Faure O er all the way, green palms and blossoms gay are strewn this day in festal preparation; Where Jesus comes to wipe our tears away, e en now the throng to welcome Him prepare; Refrain: Join all and sing, His name declare let every voice resound in acclamation. Hosanna! Praise ye the Lord! Bless Him who cometh to bring us salvation. His word goes forth, and peoples by its might once more regain freedom from degradation, Refrain: Sing and rejoice, O blest Jerusalem, of all Thy sons sing the emancipation. Through boundless love the Christ of Bethlehem brings faith and hope to Thee forevermore. Refrain:

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6 F IRST CHURCH March 24-30, 2013 SUNDAY, MARCH 24 8:30 AM Collins AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM Christianity in a Changing World, 202 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:30 AM The Gathering, 204 9:30 AM 20-Somethings!, 202 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary Fireside Room THURSDAY, MARCH 28 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service, Sanctuary 8:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary FRIDAY, MARCH 29 7:00 PM Good Friday Service, Sanctuary Maundy Thursday 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary, as we remember Jesus last supper and celebrate Communion together. Good Friday at 7:00 PM, in the Sanctuary as we continue to walk the pathway to the cross and beyond. Easter Egg Hunt Our Saturday Easter Egg Hunt will begin shine, for children prekindergarten through lunch, and craft stations are planned. 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 enclosed Communication Card.

7 Today A Stephen Minister will be available each Sunday during Lent, after worship, to talk to anyone about concerns and questions. The Stephen Minister will be standing at the front of the sanctuary near the stained glass windows. THE COMMONS IN COLLINS HALL Coffee Hosts today are the Global Missions Committee. The Fine Arts Committee of First Church presents the photographs of Paul Jeffrey, People Living on the Edge. His prints are still available as a part of the Silent Auction, which has helped make this exhibition possible. Global Missions Presents! KENYA! Today, First Church will host Stanley and Mary Gitari Imunyas, the head of community health and AIDS programs, and head of nursing, respectively, at Maua Methodist Hospital in Kenya. Join us at noon in the Fireside Room to hear Stanley and Mary speak about their work. A light lunch featuring Kenyan food will be available. A First Church Newcomer Orientation will be held today from noon to 2:00 PM in Room 202. This two-hour session will help you get to know us better. A light lunch will be provided. Reconciling Planning Session for advocacy at General Conference 2016, which will be held in Portland, OR. You are invited to a dinner meeting Wednesday, April 3, at 6:30 PM in the Fireside Room. Bread for World Letter Writing Campaign will begin Sunday, April 7 in Collins Hall after worship and continue through April 21. Calling & Caring, a monthly visitation team for persons interested in calling on members of our fellowship, particularly the homebound. Calling cards will be shared at a monthly Sunday morning post-worship meeting. Persons able to participate that month will make calls within the next five days of each gathering. The kick-off date will be April 7. adult sunday school classes CHRISTIANITY IN A CHANGING WORLD... is discussing the topic: The American Dream: Constant or Changing Values?, at 9:00 AM in Room 202. THE GATHERING... a Sunday morning opportunity for young adults and parents of Sunday School children, meets at 9:30 AM in Room 204. JESUS AND ARCHEOLOGY (This six-week study begins Sunday, April 7)... will use The Way: Walking the Footsteps of Jesus, meets at 9:00 AM in Room SOMETHINGS!... for young adult 20-somethings will join Christianity in a Changing World for one more week.

8 ALLELUIA Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 WORSHIP AT 9 &11 I am the resurection and the life... PORTLAND S FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COSTS: Adults $90.00 Yo $80.00 Child All-Church Spring Retreat April 12-14, 2013 Free Registration and payment is due: April 7, 2013

9 CLERGY AND STAFF Senior Pastor The Reverend Donna Pritchard, Minister of Discipleship The Reverend Jeremy Smith, Minister of Pastoral Care The Reverend Dick Storment, Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries Megan Jones, Coordinator of Volunteers, Hospitality & Outreach Mark Ohlson, Church Administrator Christine Meyer, Administrative Assistant David Jenkins, Facilities Manager Dwight Dragoo, Nursery Staff Bryan Zinschlag, Patty Seward Custodians Robert Ramirez, Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, Cole and Seth Giandomenico, Adrienne Nelson MUSIC STAFF Executive Director of Music Artistic Director of Music and Organist Jonas Nordwall, First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland, Oregon Phone: 503/ Fax: 503/ Website: Copies of Sunday sermons are our website. Bishop Bishop Grant Hagiya Columbia District Superintendent The Reverend Dr. Lowell Greathouse Goose Hollow Family Shelter Brandi Tuck, Executive Director visit our website at: Chancel Choir Conductor Erick Lichte Handbell Director Nancy Hascall Chancel Choir Section Deborah Benke, soprano Leaders Carol Young, alto and Assistant Director Mark Woodward, tenor Benjamin Bell, bass Children s Choir Directors