First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP. Psummer of Psalms. August 2

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1 First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP Psummer of Psalms August 2

2 The Order of Worship Sunday August 2nd 2015 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Psummer of Psalms Congregational portions of prayers and responses are in bold type. To avoid disturbing other worshippers, please silence cell phones and pagers. Please ask an usher if you would like a large print bulletin or a hearing assistance device. Please stand, if standing is comfortable. For hymns, please stand at the beginning of the last line of the hymn introduction. Organ Prelude Downfare Reginald Stoutman Jonas Nordwal, Organist ( ) Organ Chimes Living & Growing in Faith Sharing the Peace of Christ Allison Anderson, Lay Leader Choral Introit Call to Worship When we look up at the heavens, at the work of Love s creation, at the infinite variety of God s plans It is easy to become overwhelmed. Who are we, that God should delight in us? Yet we have been made in God s image, we have been filled with God s love. It is only right to be filled with praise as we worship and as we live. Hymn No. 617 I Come with Joy

3 A Conversation with Our Children Children s Story Prayer... And all God s children said, Amen Congregational Joys & Concerns Moment of Silence Pastor s Prayer and The Lord s Prayer (UMH 895) Rev. Jeremy Smith Rev. Dick Storment Hymn No Santo, Santo, Santo Sing 2 Times Choral Anthem Simple Gifts Adapted by Aaron Copland Introducing the Scripture Scripture Psalm 8 & Psalm 133 Rev. Donna Pritchard

4 Reflection Hymn No Everything In Its Place Rev. Donna M.L. Pritchard, preaching I was there to Hear Your Borning Cry Presenting Our Gifts Offertory Prayer Rev. Jeremy Smith Offertory Music There is a Balm in Gilead aar. by Mark Hayes Megan Mattoon, soloist

5 Doxology and Presentation of Our Offerings (Hymn No. 94) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; 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, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Sacrement of Holy Communion The Invitation Rev. Jeremy Smith Come, all of you, beloved of God. This is the table of God s love. This is the feast of God s hope. All are welcome here. Lift up your hearts and rejoice! We lift our hearts to God who shows us how to love and fills us with hope. Prayer of Thanksgiving Rev. Donna Pritchard We lift up our hearts and we rejoice, O God, because you are here. In your great love for us you have not abandoned us in the dark and fearful places of our lives. In Jesus you continually refresh us and renew us and restore us. All who are frightened, all who are burdened, all who are broken can feast on your love and find new life. You have shown us, in Christ, how to live in justice and peace and you give us the promise of transformation made real in his life, his death, and his resurrection. And so we remember that night when Jesus had his last supper with his friends. We remember how he took bread and gave thanks for it, then broke it and shared it, saying This is my body, broken for you. Eat this and remember me. Again, after the supper was ended, Jesus took the cup of blessing, gave thanks for it, and then gave it to his friends saying, This is the cup of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many. As often as you drink from it, remember me. Blessing & Sharing of the Feast Prayer of Response Gracious Holy One, you have brought us together in one body of Christ and gathered us around your table. Thank you for sustaining and inspiring us with this holy meal. Now send us out to do your work to care for the lost and lonely, to free the imprisoned, to transform the powerful with your love. Amen We go out in Jesus name, trusting in your grace. Amen. Hymn No. 149 Cantemos al Senor See Insert (Please be seated for the Benediction & the Choral Response) Benediction Choral Response Rev. Donna Pritchard Postlude Toccata Percy Fletcher ( )

6 IRST CHURCH August 2 - August 8, 2015 FSunday, August 2, :30 AM Commons AM, Fireside & Kitchen 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:00 AM Changing Christianity, 202 & Kitchen 9:00 AM Early Sunday Service, Chapel 9:15 AM Church Library Open, Library 9:15 AM Summer Choir, Collins Hall 9:30 AM Vaccines & the Common Good, :00 AM Summer Choir, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Collins Hall 10:45 AM Sunday School 3s-1st, Room :45 AM Sunday School 2nd-6th, Room :30 AM Clara Biswas, Missionary, Room :30 AM Commons, Collins Hall & Fireside Monday, August 3, :00 AM Church Library Volunteers, Library 7:00 PM Epiphany Women, Fireside Tuesday, August 4, :00 AM Bridge, 202 Thursday, August 6, :00 AM Shovel & Rake, 110 5:00 PM Ping Pong, Gym Saturday, August 8, :15 AM Birders visit Jackson Bottom, Parking Lot Music Notes Anthem Simple Gifts adapted by Aaron Copland Tis the gift to be simple, tis the gift to be free, Tis the gift to come down where you ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, Twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend we shan t be ashamed. To turn, turn will be our delight Till by turning, turning we come round right. Tis the gift to be simple, tis the gift to be free, Tis the gift to come down where you ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, Twill be in the valley of love and delight. Offertory There is a Balm in Gilead arr. by Mark Hayes Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole; There is a balm in Gilead, to heal the sin-sick soul. Sometimes I feel discouraged, And think my work s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit Revives my hope again. Refrain If you can preach like Peter, If you can pray like Paul, Go home and tell your neighbor, He died to save us all. Refrain If you are a newcomer or you have a prayer request, please fill out the communication card provided in the red booklets and drop it in the offering plate. If you are already a church member, you may sign in on the lined tablet (to save paper).

7 TODAY LOOKING AHEAD Chuck Klang hosts coffee hour today. See you in the Fireside Room after worship! Global Missions Presents! Missionary from Cambodia today after worship in Room 202. Clara Biswas, a United Methodist missionary to Cambodia will speak to us about her work with the street children of Phnom Penh. Global Missions Committee will provide a light lunch. First Church Birders visit Jackson Bottom Saturday Aug 8. Meet at FUMC for ride sharing at 9:15am First Church Summer Kid s Camp registration is available in the Main Office and on the Church website. Forms are due by August 9th. Adult volunteers are needed; contact Megan for more information. Come meet our new District Superintendent, the Rev. Erin Martin on Sunday, August 16, 2-4 pm at Beaverton 1st UMC for an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social. Bring cookies or ice cream toppings to share. GOOD NEWS! An anonymous donor has stepped forward and issued a Challenge Grant to help us pay for the Sanctuary Renovation project. They will match our gifts up to $100,000! If you have not made a pledge yet or are in the position to increase your pledge, please do so today! Pledge cards are available in the Fireside Hallway and in the office. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Christianity in a Changing World is discussing The Meaning of Human Existence. The famous biologist E.O. Wilson will guide the conversation as we question meaning and the morality of our times. 9:00 AM, Room 202 Vaccines and the Common Good the second class in this series taught by Dr. Robyn Liu is today at 9:30 AM, Rm 110 Unaccompanied Minors: How Immigration Affects Families will examine immigration in a class suitable for youth and adults. Megan Jones, August 9 & 16. Coffee Hosts Chuck Klang Greeters Nancy Muir, Sho & Kiko Kimura, Ushers Ted & Judy Moon, Chuck Klang, Terry Connell Communion Servers Dick Boge, Sharon Boge, Bill Haden, Doris Huff, Janice Hauser Lay Leaders Richard Allan, Allison Anderson, Paul Nickell

8 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 Liz Temple, Administrative Assistant Matt Edey, Facilities Manager Dwight Dragoo, First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland, Oregon Phone Website As a Peace Church, we declare that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, we have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation. As a Creation Care Congregation, we advocate for lifestyles and social policies which bring healing and renewal to our precious Earth. Manager of Communications & Marketing Kendall Martin, kmartin@fumcpdx.org Nursery Staff ( ) ext. 216 Michelle Green, Emily Kunkel, Samantha Cerling, Patty Seward, Megan Scott, Tara Martin, Suzy Maurer Custodians ( ) Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, Michael Uriarte, Robert Ramirez, Jared Wright, Jonny Gomez MUSIC STAFF Executive Director of Music Kelly Qualls, kqualls@fumcpdx.org CONNECTIONS Bishop Bishop Grant Hagiya Columbia District Superintendent The Reverend Dr. Lowell Greathouse Goose Hollow Family Shelter Artistic Director of Music & Organist Jonas Nordwall, jnordwall@fumcpdx.org Chancel Choir Conductor Erick Lichte Chancel Choir Asst. Conductor Carol Young Chancel Choir Section Leaders Deborah Benke, soprano André Flynn, bass Megan Mattoon, alto Jason Sabino, tenor Sanctuary Bells Director Kris Sparks Children s Choir Directors Nancy Nordwall Cherubs (pre-k-grade 2) Ronnee Edwards Sound Seekers (grades 3-5) Karin McDonough Genesis Ringers (grades 3-5) and jubellation (grade 6 - young adults)

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