Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith

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1 Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith Believing Thinking Acting holy interruptions Luke 10:38-42 Portland s First United Methodist ChUrCh 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, Oregon

2 The Order of Worship Sunday, September 30, 2012 Enough Is Enough... TImE Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost 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 Prelude Andante (Symphonie No. 2) Louis Vierne ( ) Jonas Nordwall, organist living & growing in Faith Passing the PeaCe Cheryl Bittle, Lay Leader introit Oh Come, Let Us Sing Mark Woodward Call to worship Cheryl Bittle, Lay Leader In the beginning, before time, before people, before the world began, God was. Here and now, among us, beside us, enlisting the people of earth for the purposes of heaven, God is. In the future, when we have turned to dust God will be. Not denying the world, but delighting in it, we come to worship. Not fearing the present nor worrying the future, we come to receive God s presence and power and love. Because God was. God is. And God will be. hymn no. 374 Standing on the Promises a Conversation with our Children Children s story Prayer... and all God s children said, Amen! Rev. Jeremy Smith

3 Congregational Prayers Rev. Dick Storment O God of the Universe, accept this morning our tentative offerings of faith. Strengthen our practice of faith. Show us the better way of the Spirit. Help us to make room for holy interruptions. For we are people of faith. And we are people with just enough time. moment of silence Pastor s Prayer and the lord s Prayer (Hymnal No. 895) Choral amen Psalm 19 Mark Woodward anthem Vast Ocean of Light Jonathan Dove The Chancel Choir Erick Lichte, conductor introducing the scripture scripture Luke 10:38-42 Rev. Donna Pritchard reflection Holy Interruptions Rev. Donna M.L. Pritchard, preaching hymn no (The Faith We Sing) In the Lord I ll Ever Be Thankful (sing twice) Presenting our gifts offertory Prayer Rev. Jeremy Smith offertory The Engulfed Cathedral Claude Debussy ( ) Jonas Nordwall doxology and Presentation of our offerings hymn no. 94 Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleuia! Alleluia! Alleluia! hymn no (The Faith We Sing) Lord of All Hopefulness (choir verses, 1 & 3... congregation, verses 2 & 4) (Please be seated for the benediction and choral response.) BenediCtion Rev. Donna Pritchard Choral response Comfort, Lord, My Heart Mark Woodward

4 Postlude Scherzo (Symphonie No. 6) Charles Marie Widor ( ) The altar flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and provided by The Mitchell Clan in memory of Robert Mitchell. Ushers Greeters Coffee Hosts Lay Leaders Terry Connell, Chuck Klang, Bob Fassiotto, Steve Hallock, Ted & Judy Moon Debby Fisher, Joanne & Tom Rannells, Norma Winemiller, Jean Holznagel Beth Iverson, Duane & Corinne Paulson, Sarah Baker, Renee Harber, Erin Riley Richard Allan, Dan Woodward, Cheryl Bittle

5 IRST CHURCH September 30 - October 6, 2012 FSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8:30 AM Collins AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM Faith Links, 110 9:00 AM Changing Christianity, 202 9:00 AM The Gathering, 204 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:15 AM First Church Library Open, Library 9:30 AM Sound Seekers Rehearsal, 136 9:30 AM Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 206 9:30 AM Youth Sunday School, Collins Hall 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM Children s Sunday School, Various 11:45 AM Commons in Collins Hall 11:45 AM Last Sunday Youth Lunch, Off Site 12:00 PM Islands of New England Tour Preview, Fireside Room 12:00 PM World Communion Practice, Sanctuary 12:00 PM Genesis Ringers, 130 MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 9:00 AM Library Volunteers, Library 9:00 AM Tabitha Sewers, 202 6:30 PM Sanctuary Bells Rehearsal, Sanctuary WELCOME TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 11:00 AM Bridge, 202 6:00 PM jubellation Rehearsal, 202 7:00 PM Adult Ministries, Library WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 7:30 PM Boy Scouts, 136 & Gym THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 9:30 AM PDX Paper Crafters, :00 AM Shovel & Rake, 110 5:00 PM Intergenerational Ping Pong, Gym 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 11:30 AM Parker Group, 202 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.

6 TODAY IN THE COMMONS LEARN MORE AT THANKS TO TODAY S COFFEE HOUR HOSTS Beth Iverson has put together the team to host our Coffee Hour this Sunday. Her capable volunteers include Duane & Corinne Paulson, Sarah Baker, Renee Harber, and Erin Riley. Be sure and thank them later in Collins Hall. NEXT SUNDAY IS FISH SUNDAY First Sunday of the month is when we bring in non-perishable food donations for FISH Emergency Services. Help feed Portland s hungry children and adults. Collection barrels are in the narthex. Thanks for your compassionate support! ELDERCARE SERIES CONTINUES Our four week Eldercare series, Graceful Aging continues on Saturday, October 13, 2012 in the Fireside Room from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Our focus week will be. On Memorials & Funeral Planning. We will have a special guest speaker. It s free, plan to join us! October 13 October 27 Memorials & Funeral Planning Advance Directives and Document Care FLU SHOTS older? Flu also takes the lives of healthy children and adults. Get your will bill your insurance company. Sign-up sheet is on the Outreach Table in Collins Hall today. TABITHA CIRCLE SEWERS Tabitha Circle invites all sewers and helpers to a workshop, We are sewing for UMCOR layette kits. Bring a sack lunch and a pair of scissors.

7 PLEASE TAKE NOTE NEW ENGLAND TOUR PREVIEW TODAY At noon today, there will be a presentation in the Fireside Room on the Islands of New England tour scheduled for September, Sponsored by the Travel Committee, we ll visit the charming areas of Nantucket, Cape Cod, Martha s Vineyard, Plymouth Rock and more. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone welcome! LAST SUNDAY YOUTH LUNCH Last Sunday Youth Lunch will be today. Meet in Collins Hall after church on the last Sunday of the month to depart for a local THE PARKER GROUP 202, at 11:30 AM. A potluck lunch will be served at noon. Rev. Dick Storment will present a photo exhibit of the USA President s residences, along with commentary. A short business meeting will take place, either prior to or after the program. All are welcome to FOOD JUSTICE FUNDRAISER Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon s Interfaith Food and Farms Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating. McMillan is an award-winning investigative journalist who went undercover working various jobs in the food industry to explore issues of food and justice. The event will also include a panel of local leaders and updates on IFFP s work, including an exciting new project to empower low-income residents in east Multnomah County to improve food access and economic opportunity in their community. Voters Forum VOTER S FORUM OCTOBER 21 The Grange: Fun for You, Great for Oregon or The Grunge an enormous gambling center that would boost crime Stop Gillnets Now Phase Out Oregon s Estate Tax. Do all the political ads confuse you? Who is behind the ballot their passage? Who is harmed? the Fireside Room on Sunday, October 21, following worship. Our special guest, Kevin Phinney, Director of Public Policy Advocacy for Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, will provide special insight into these measures. Learn more about EMO s advocacy work and how you too can be an advocate. This event is jointly sponsored by United Methodist Women and Church and Society.

8 MISSIONS AT FIRST PALESTINE in the Fireside Room for Missions Presents! An Observer in Palestine. A light lunch will be served. Dee Poujade will serve as an Ecumenical Accompanier and as an individual Volunteer in Mission. Dee will spend three months in early 2013 with the Ecumenical Accompaniers Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI). At the same time, she will be serving as an individual Volunteer in Mission (VIM) through the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church in a pilot program in stay in the Holy Land. Also joining Dee will be Mary Morris, a member of Trinity Cathedral (Portland), who has recently completed a three month stint as a Volunteer Accompanier based in Bethle- Ground Zero, located at St. Paul s Chapel, Trinity Church, opposite the east side of the World Trade Center. UMVIM TEAM LEADERSHIP TRAINING UMVIM Team Leadership Training will take place at Forest Grove UMC on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Contact Sarah Baker for further details: A BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS NOTE TIME CHANGE rain, meet in Room 202.) This service will celebrate the animal companions in our lives and remember any pets that have died in the past year. Bring dogs on leashes and other pets in ways that will assure safety for the pet. PREACHER S PUB Preacher s Pubs are a relaxed and informal opportunity to come together once a month to do theology together. Our next Preacher s Pub will be Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at, Golden

9 Adult Sunday School Classes CHANGING CHRISTIANITY This class is discussing the book Justice: What s the Right Thing To Do? by Michael Sandel. The class meets at 9:00 AM in Room 202. FAITHLINKS FaithLinks has begun a study of the book, Praising the Grace of God: The Theology of Charles Wesley s Hymns by Charles Room 110. THE GATHERING The Gathering is a new Sunday morning opportunity for young adults and parents of Sunday School children. The class will feature short videos some weeks, do deep bible study some weeks, and always approach relevant Christian topics from a variety of perspectives. are in the choir, feel free to come by closer to 9:00 AM and our rotating class leaders will give you a brief snippet for your day. Please contact Goose Hollow Family Shelter Auction PORTLAND HOMELESS FAMILY SOLUTIONS FIFTH ANNUAL AUCTION! If you have been to the Portland Homeless Family you know we always have a fabulous time. This year will be the best auction yet! Our event will feature a silent and live auction, the Tail & Feather s game, a presentation by County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury, a plated dinner, Giving Auction Software, so we promise lines will be out this year! You can purchase tickets online at www.

10 Music Notes Anthem Vast Ocean Light by Jonathan Dove (b. 1958) text by Phineas Fletcher ( ) Vast Ocean of light, whose rays surround The Universe, who know st not ebb, nor shore, Who lend st the Sun his sparkling drop, to store Whose depths beneath the Centre none can sound, Whose heights bove Heav n, and thoughts so lofty soar, Whose breadth no feet, no lines, no chains, no eyes survey, Whose length no thoughts can reach, no worlds can bound, What cloud can mask thy face? Where can thy ray Find an Eclipse? What night can hide Eternal Day? Vast Ocean of Light is a commissioned piece in the name of Sir Thomas performed at the Festival of Saint Cecilia Service in Westminster Abbey on November 24th, 2010 by the combined choirs of Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St Paul s Cathedral, and under the direction of Robert Quinney. ROSS MILLER TO BE HONORED BY THE OREGON HOLOCAUST RESOURCE CENTER The Oregon Holocaust Resource Center is pleased to announce its Circle of Life Luncheon on Sunday October 14, 2012 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at the Multnomah Athletic Club. The Board of Directors will honor three individuals who have consistently surpassed all expectations in their commitment to Holocaust Education and in their tireless work to promote the causes of tolerance and equality. Holocaust Survivor and Portland businessman Jakob Kryszek, retired Reverend Ross Miller and Chancellor of the Archdiocese Mary Jo Tully will be recognized for their outstanding contribution recognizing such individuals who champion the cause of Holocaust education in our community. The Circle of Life represents the continuation of life despite the efforts of of the work of individuals and groups to ensure that the lessons of history continue to be shared. The OHRC strives to educate and enlighten the community on the lessons of the Holocaust through outreach programs and educational resources, and particularly through our Speaker s Bureau of Survivors who donate their time to sharing their experiences. The luncheon, featuring the Awards Ceremony and speakers, as well as musical entertainment. Ticket information and opportunities for Table Sponsorship can be found by contacting the OHRC at , info@ohrconline.org, or at our website at

11 United Methodist Church, Oregon-Idaho Conference Bishop Columbia District Superintendent Bishop Grant Hagiya The Reverend Dr. Lowell Greathouse First United Methodist Church Clergy and Staff Senior Pastor Minister of Discipleship Minister of Pastoral Care The Reverend Dick Storment ext. 233 Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries Coordinator of Volunteers, Hospitality & Outreach Mark Ohlson ext. 220 Church Administrator Christine Meyer ext. 222 Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper Nursery Angie Leon Guerrero, Samantha Cerling Facilities Manager Custodians Cole and Seth Music Staff Artistic Director of Music and Organist 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 Nancy Nordwall, Cherub (pre-k-grade 2) Karin McDonough, Genesis Ringers and jubellation Visit our website at Copies of Sunday sermons a An audio CD of the service can be checked out from the church library or heard on our website. Goose Hollow Family Shelter Brandi Tuck, Executive Director