Claremont United Methodist Church

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1 Welcome to Claremont United Methodist Church Sunday, March 10, 2019 Mission of Claremont United Methodist Church As followers of Jesus Christ, we are an inclusive community responding to God s love and grace. We nurture one another on our spiritual journeys We work for peace and justice We serve others and God s creation Together, we seek God s creative transformation of the world, and of individual hearts. Adopted by Church Council, September, 2009

2 CLAREMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH First Sunday in Lent March 10, :30 a.m. As we quietly prepare for worship: Assistive listening devices and large print bulletins are available from an usher. *Indicates invitation to stand as you are able. Children are always welcome in worship; should you need it, childcare is offered during worship. UMH is The United Methodist Hymnal. TFWS is The Faith We Sing songbook. The Order of Worship Our Lenten worship will include times of silence. It is a way of noticing that Lent is different from other times of the year. May we attend to the call of God, the life of Jesus Christ, and the work of the Spirit. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE What We Love is This arr. Douglas Wagner The Circuit Ringers *SILENT PROCESSIONAL Please rise as you re able as the processional cross passes by. *CALL TO WORSHIP UMH No Psalm 91, read responsively, no sung response pgs. 6-7 *THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you! Greet one another in the name of Christ. Join back together when the hymn begins playing. *OPENING HYMN The God of Abraham Praise UMH No. 116 pg. 8 SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Carlos Delgado Old Testament pg. 180 (blue) 226 (red) ANTHEM When Jesus Wept William Billings The Sanctuary Choir 2

3 SCRIPTURE READING Luke 4:1-13 New Testament pg. 61 (blue) 74 (red) Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN *HYMN Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley SERMON TFWS No pg. 9 Pastor Mark Wiley Evil Never Gives In PRAYER OF CONFESSION We lament, O Lord, that just as we are about to start on a grand adventure, and follow your way of goodness, we get distracted by a problem, tragedy, or accident. We become problem solvers, caring persons, and crisis managers, but we never get back to the starting point of the adventure you called us to in the first place. We pray for the wisdom to discern the right path. We pray for the strength to resist all of the issues that take us away from your path. We pray for the boldness to begin the adventure. We pray for the power to turn away from distractions, and for the courage to stay the course you offer. Amen. ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD (prayer list on pg. 5) THE LORD S PRAYER (Former Methodist Church from UMH No. 895) Our Father (or Mother, God, Creator, Abba), 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. OFFERING OUR GIFTS, TITHES, 2019 PLEDGES, AND PRESENCE/PRAYER CARDS Please sign the attendance card found in this worship guide. Write prayer requests on the reverse side, and place the card in the offering plate. Pledge cards available from ushers. 3

4 OFFERTORY Psalm 91 Emma Lou Diemer They who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress; my God in whom I trust. *OFFERTORY HYMN standing; everyone sings. Praise God throughout these forty days. Praise Christ, our Lord, whom God did raise. And praise the Spirit who imparts God s love in Christ into our hearts. tune Old 100th *OFFERTORY PRAYER *HYMN Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days UMH No. 269 pg. 10 *BENEDICTION *SILENT RECESSIONAL POSTLUDE (music that helps us make the transition to serve the world) Psalm 138 Emma Lou Diemer I give thee thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing thy praise. (As the cross passes by, you are encouraged to be seated and listen for how the Spirit touches us through music. We understand if you must quietly leave. Go in peace.) *The words of the Offertory Hymn are by G. W. Dub Shepherd, 2006, The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church, PO BOX , Nashville, TN 37203; Used by permission. Music license available in the church office. BE ATTENTIVE THIS LENTEN SEASON to the darkening of the colors of the altar cloth and the slow emergence of a primary Lenten symbol with each passing week. You ll also notice a different flower or plant each week. This week it is the rose. St. Ambrose relates how the rose came to have thorns. Before it became a flower of earth, it grew in Paradise without thorns. After the fall of humanity, the rose took on thorns to remind humans of their sin. Alternately, the fragrance and beauty of the rose remind us of the splendor of Paradise. WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE! Claremont United Methodist Church is a welcoming and reconciling congregation, affirming its ministry with the whole family of God regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, economic situation, or marital status. Claremont United Methodist Church believes its diversity is a blessing through which persons are strengthened to love and serve. Sunday worship is usually recorded on CD each week. If you d like a copy, a donation per CD is accepted. Contact the CUMC office, churchoffice@claremontumc.info. Thank you! 4

5 Large Print Bulletin available ONLINE at claremontumc.net/cumc/newsletters/. Wi-Fi ID: C.U.M.C.3 and password: cumcmain. Remember your attendance card. OUR PRAYERS PLEASE keep the church office updated on your loved ones. THE ALTAR FLOWERS this morning are given by the Girl Scout Troops of Claremont UMC in celebration of the 107th Birthday of the Girl Scouts of America on May 12. THE ROSEBUD ON THE BAPTISMAL FONT this morning celebrates the birth of Claire Abshire on March 1, Claire is the daughter of Jennifer and Jonathan Abshire, and new granddaughter of Karen Hull. Welcome, Claire! NEW TO THE PRAYER LIST: One Love for ALL Human Beings; Pastors & Laity of Churches & Conferences not Supportive of an Inclusive Gospel; Bill & Q Pearce & Family (traveling); World Council of Churches Countries of the Week: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. THE FULL PRAYER LIST, including those who are unwillingly absent, can be found at pgs. 3-4, or you may wish to pick up a copy of the latest issue of The Window from the Narthex. return to pg. 3 TODAY AT CUMC ACOLYTES: Nora Logsdon, Kareen Holstrom, Olivia Delgado, Caroline Delgado USHERS: Karen Britten, Tayde Perez, Dick Tipping GREETERS: Tamara Holstrom, Elizabeth Delgado, Lilla Tharpe SOUND: Abraham Alobaidi, Aaron LaConte, Nancy Cordova, Joseph Makunga, Brett O Connor, Darryl Richardson, Howard Yeager, Justin Soltero COFFEE FELLOWSHIP takes place on the patio, following worship. We are so grateful for the ministry of members of the Girls Scout troops of CUMC, hosting this morning, in appreciation of the continuous support provided by the members of CUMC. Please come and fellowship over a cup of lemonade, Fair Trade coffee, or tea. Children s Ministry on Sundays: TODAY, March 10 Children, preschool through 6th grade, are invited to Sunday School following the Children s Time in worship. All children (kinder-6th grade) are invited to CUMC Kids Choir rehearsal with Katie Ledsinger at 10:50 a.m. in Room 10, TODAY. The Gathering, a group for parents/caregivers/families meets at 10:50 a.m. on the Volleyball Lawn (behind the sanctuary). Let s eat, chat discuss lament. We will make our time meaningful. Childcare provided for preschool children. 5

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11 Calling all YOUTH (6th - 12th grade) TODAY, 10:45am Youth Round Table, (7th-12th Sunday School) in Room 2 (location change). TODAY, 11:35am Youth Chimes Rehearsal, in in Room 2 (location change). Tuesday, March 12, 7-8:30pm Youth Group in the Round Building. Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: (336) or swiftharpe@yahoo.com. ADULT MINISTRIES & FAITH FORMATION All are welcome! The Boosters Class meets Sunday mornings at 10:45-ish in the Round Building Rec. Room. All are welcome! The Growing Christians Class meets Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in Room 11. This week the class will share concerns and support during the challenging times in our world. They also continue to study Public Faith in Action: How to Think Carefully, Engage Wisely and Vote with Integrity, by Miroslav Volf and Ryan McAnnally-Linz. Discussion will be on chapter seventeen, Punishment. Please come, even if you aren t caught up. All are welcome! Reading the Bible Together, a weekly Bible study led by the Rev. Mark Wiley and the Rev. Martha Morales, meets Wednesdays, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Room 2. All are welcome! Speak to Rev. Martha or Pastor Mark if you have any questions. Life Goes On meets TODAY, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building. Part of the human experience is facing death, dealing with loss, and working our way through grief that at times can threaten to overwhelm us. We need the comfort and support of our community. With this group, we hope to respond to the needs you or others may have for this kind of support, comfort, and objective information. If you would like to be part of Life Goes On or if you d like more information, please contact Rev. Martha Morales: marthacumc@gmail.com, or (909) The Men s Enrichment Group will next meet on Wednesday, March 13, 8:00 a.m., at Mt. San Antonio Gardens in the main dining room. We are finishing up our study of the book: What Does a Progressive Christian Believe? by Delwin Brown. Pastor Mark Wiley will lead the discussion. Watch for an announcement of our next course study! Information/contacts: Ron Harrington or Carl Williams. Come join our small group! Wednesdays in Lent: a short-term Bible study with Pastor Mark Wiley Stump Mark will meet for three weeks, starting THIS week: Wednesdays, March 13, 20, and 27 at 7:00 p.m., in the Narthex Long ago, Pastor Mark inherited the role of camp theologian. So, for three Wednesdays in Lent, bring your questions, and we will have conversations. Your questions will be the curriculum for the class. You can be as bold or open with questions as you want. 11

12 Book Group meets again Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2. The book for March is Spiritual Living in a Material World by Morton Kelsey. Frank Cookingham will lead discussion. All are welcome! Contacts: Peggy Williams & Wilma McLeod WAYS TO GET INVOLVED Have you ever thought about ushering We have openings to usher on a quarterly rotation in January, May, and September; or April, August, and December. If you are interested, please contact Jessica, CUMC s Office Administrator, via churchoffice@claremontumc.info, or call (909) Thank you to all of our ushers! CUMC s Dismantling Racism Committee encourages you to visit the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands between now and April 1 to visit the excellent exhibit on chattel slavery. Admission is $10. Share the Gift of Hospitality on Sundays: Please consider greeting before worship, or hosting coffee fellowship following worship. All you need bring is your wonderful self! Please sign up for 2019 in the Narthex. Thank you! YouTube Link from the February 24 Panel on Believer If you weren t able to make it to the luncheon and panel on Sunday, February 24 for the movie, Believer, or even if you were able to make it, but want to relive the panel, Howie Yeager took video and uploaded it to YouTube. You can find it here: FRAGRANCES IN CHURCH (Men and Women): Please be mindful that someone near you may be asthmatic or have chemical sensitivities; please avoid wearing strong smelling cosmetics, as they may trigger a terrible reaction from others. Thank you! UPCOMING EVENTS YOU Can be a Part of the Youth Theatre Works (YTW) World and The Little Mermaid! You re invited to audition for the NEXT YTW production! Auditions: Wednesday, March 13; Call-Backs: Thursday, March 14 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the CUMC Sanctuary Rehearsals will then be Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting March 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Talk with Barbara Durost for more information. 12

13 Celebrating Women in Mission and Ministry Sunday, March 17 You are invited to an All-church brunch directly after worship Sunday March 17 will be UMW (United Methodist Women) Sunday, and we will celebrate women from Claremont UMC who have been involved in mission and ministry. UMW will lead us in worship, and the Rev. Jan Wiley will preach. After worship, in lieu of adult Sunday school, everyone is invited to the Round Building. Women who have served in mission and ministry will be special guests, and we will enjoy a potluck brunch together. UMW will provide the main dish and dessert, and YOU are invited to bring fruit, muffins, etc. to go with the meal. UMW has been gathering biographies and pictures of all women who have been connected with Claremont UMC who have been in the mission field or ordained as ministers. A slide presentation will be given as part of the program after brunch, celebrating all women and their ministry. Please mark your calendar and plan on staying after worship on March 17 to be part of this special celebration! This celebration also marks the 150 th anniversary of United Methodist Women and its predecessor organizations. 13

14 THIS WEEK AT CUMC Sunday, March 10, 2019 First Sunday in Lent Daylight Saving Time Begins 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care Room 3 9:30a Worship Sanctuary 9:50a Children s Sunday School Class Locations: Preschool-Kindergarten Yellow Room Grades 1-3 Round Building, Room 25 Grades 4-6 Round Building, Room 23 10:30a Coffee Fellowship Patio and Narthex 10:45a The Boosters Class Round Building Rec. Room 10:45a Youth Round Table (Sunday School) Room 2 10:50a CUMC Kids Choir Rehearsal Room 10 10:50a The Gathering Volleyball Lawn 11:00a The Growing Christians Class Room 11 11:00a Life Goes On Round Building 11:35a CUMC Youth Chimes Rehearsal Room 2 5:00-7:00p Girl Scouts Narthex Deadline: The Window articles, March 20 issue Monday, March 11, :15p Al Anon Room 11 Tuesday, March 12, :30a Cherub Chapel The Preschool at CUMC 7:00p Board of Trustees Narthex 7:00p Creative Peacemaking Committee Room 2 7:00-8:30p Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Round Building Wednesday, March 13, :00a Men s Enrichment Group Mt. San Antonio Gardens 8:30a Cherub Chapel The Preschool at CUMC 9:45-10:45a Bible Study: Reading the Bible together Room 2 5:00-7:00p Youth Theatre Works Auditions Sanctuary & Narthex 6:30p Women s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 7:00-8:30p Stump Mark Narthex 8:00p Gay Men s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 Thursday, March 14, :00a Worship Design Team Pastor Mark s Office 5:00-7:00p Youth Theatre Works Call-Backs Sanctuary & Narthex 6:00p Circuit Ringers Rehearsal Room 11 7:30p Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Room 10 Friday, March 15, 2019 Youth Sierra Service Project Weekend of Service San Diego 14

15 Saturday, March 16, 2019 Youth Sierra Service Project Weekend of Service San Diego 10:30a 7th Day Adventist Worship & Study Rooms 11 & 16 Sunday, March 17, 2019 Second Sunday in Lent United Methodist Women Sunday St. Patrick s Day Youth Sierra Service Project Weekend of Service San Diego 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care Room 3 9:30a Worship Sanctuary: Rev. Jan Wiley Preaching 9:50a Children s Sunday School Class Locations: Preschool-Kindergarten Yellow Room Grades 1-3 Round Building, Room 25 Grades 4-6 Round Building, Room 23 10:30a Coffee Fellowship Patio and Narthex 10:45a Youth Round Table (Sunday School) Room 2 10:50a CUMC Kids Choir Rehearsal Room 10 10:50a The Gathering Volleyball Lawn 11:00a The Growing Christians Class Room 11 11:00a All-Church Brunch, hosted by UMW Round Building 11:00a Caring Cards Pastor Mark s Office 11:35a CUMC Youth Chimes Rehearsal Room 2 4:00-5:30p Discipleship Group Room 2 4:00-5:00p Girl Scouts: Daisy Troop Narthex 15

16 Ministers: The Whole Congregation Clergy and Staff The Rev. Mark Wiley ~ Lead Pastor x224 The Rev. Martha Morales ~ Minister of Education and Caring Ministries x231 Jessica Johnston, M.Div. ~ Church Administrator x222 Genaro Cordova ~ Facilities Engineer Jeri Bollman, M.S. ~ Director: CUMC Preschool, Sara Swift Tharpe, M.Div. ~ Director: Children s and Youth Ministries Katie Ledsinger ~ Organist; Director: The Circuit Ringers, CUMC Kids Choir, Youth Chimes Jared Pugh ~ Director: Sanctuary Choir Dr. Barbara Durost ~ Drama Coordinator Marie Soltero and Elizabeth Slater ~ Nursery Attendants Mateo Mamea ~ Sunday Custodian Leeann Nabors ~ The Clinebell Institute, Located in the California Pacific Annual Conference The Rev. Dr. Grant J. Hagiya ~ Resident Bishop The Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon ~ East District Superintendent In covenant with United Methodist Missionaries Mozart Adevu ~ West Africa Stephen Copley ~ Arkansas In covenant with Dios es Amor Methodist Church ~ Tijuana, Mexico Nurturing spirits Working for justice Serving others and creation ~ churchoffice@claremontumc.info Office: Fax: Toll Free: W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711