First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP. May 31 n Reconciling Sunday

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1 First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP May 31 n Reconciling Sunday

2 The Order of Worship Sunday May 31st, 2015 Reconciling Sunday 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 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. Prelude Prelude from The Dream of Gerontius Edward Elgar ( ) Jonas Nordwall, organist Living & Growing in Faith Allison Anderson Recognition of Disciple Bible Study Passing the Peace Introit Call to Worship Come, Holy Spirit, enter our silences. Come, Holy Spirit, enter into the depths of our longing Come, Holy Spirit, unmask our pretending, expose our lives, sustain our weakness, redeem your creation Come, Holy Spirit, enter our trusting, enter our fearing Enter our letting go, enter our holding back. Flood our barren spaces, make fertile the deserts within us. Breathe fire and wind and hope and life upon us and within us. Come, Holy Spirit, embrace us and set us free. Amen. Processional Hymn No. 261 God of Grace and God of Glory

3 A Conversation with Our Children Children s Story Prayer... And all God s children said, Amen Rev. Jeremy Smith Hymn No (The Faith We Sing) Halle, Halle, Halleluja Halle, halle, halle-lujah! Halle, halle, halle-lujah! Halle, halle, halle-lujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Congregational Prayers Allison Anderson In a world of great wealth where many go hungry, In a world of great knowledge where many die of ignorance, In a world of easy communication, where words leap between continents while misunderstandings still abound,

4 In a world-wide Church which speaks a thousand accents and sometimes seems more anxious for itself than for the Gospel, In this church, touched by the flame of your Pentecost, and called to live out the inclusive love of a Reconciling Church Moment of Silence Pastor s Prayer and The Lord s Prayer (UMH 895) Choral Amen Rev. Jeremy Smith Anthem Ev ry Time I Feel the Spirit Arr. William L. Dawson The Chancel Choir Text: Hymn 404 André Flynn, soloist Erick Lichte, conductor Introducing the Scripture Rev. Donna Pritchard Scripture Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12-17 Reflection Hymn No. 593 Adopt Me, Teach Me, Send Me! Rev Donna M. L. Pritchard, preaching Here I Am, Lord

5 Presenting Our Gifts Offertory Prayer Rev. Jeremy Smith Offertory Music Arabesque Louis Vierne ( ) Jonas Nordwall Doxology and Presentation of Our Offerings 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! Hymn No (The Faith We Sing) In The Midst of New Dimensions See Insert (Please be seated for the benediction and the choral response) Benediction Rev. Donna Pritchard Choral Response Postlude Pomp and Circumstance #4 Edward Elgar ( )

6 IRST CHURCH May 31 - June 6, 2015 FSunday, May 31, :30 AM Commons AM, Fireside 9:00 AM Changing Christianity, 202 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:15 AM Church Library Open, Library 9:30 AM Combined Youth Bible Study, 125 9:30 AM Sound Seekers, 130 9:30 AM Cherubs, 206 9:30 AM The Gathering, 204 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Collins Hall 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Collins Hall 10:45 AM SS Threes, :45 AM SS Pre Kindergarten, :45 AM SS Kindergarten, :45 AM SS 1 & 2 Grades, :45 AM SS 3 & 4 Grades,133 10:45 AM SS 5 & 6 Grades,125 11:30 AM Commons, Collins Hall & Fireside 11:45 AM Children Theater Group, :00 PM Reconciling Sunday Forum, 202 Monday, June 1, :00 PM Epiphany Women, Fireside Tuesday, June 2, :00 AM Bridge, 202 Wednesday, June 3, :00 AM UMW Monthly Unit Meeting, Fireside 7:00 PM Childcare, Nursery 7:00 PM Combined Bell Choirs, 202 7:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop 1, Gym Thursday, June 4, :00 AM Shovel & Rake, 110 9:00 AM Portland Police Patrol Unit Tour, Offsite 5:00 PM Ping Pong, Gym 7:00 PM Chancel Choir, Collins Friday, June 5, 2015 Saturday, June 6, :30 AM Pathfinder Fellowship, 202 We encourage all of you to note your attendance in the red booklets in the aisles and offer any prayer requests or comments on the Special Notes cards in the booklets. You may place the cards in the Offering plate. Sunday School Teachers are Needed! Starting in Fall 2015, we are expanding our Sunday School program by creating a Sunday School class for each grade level! This change will create smaller class sizes with more opportunities for learning, mentoring, creativity, and growth. This exciting expansion will require an increased number of Sunday School Teachers. All volunteers teaching in the fall should plan to attend the June 28th training session immediately following worship. Sunday School teachers are also needed for our Summer months. If you would like to teach 1-3 Sundays during the summer (June 21 September 6), please sign up via or on the sign up sheets located at Fireside Coffee Hour. If you would like to learn more about our Sunday School program and the role of a Sunday School Teacher, please Megan Jones or call to arrange a time to chat.

7 TODAY Today s Coffee Hour is hosted by the 5th Sunday, Friends of Coffee Hour group. Please join us in the Fireside Room after worship. Reconciling Forum: After worship in 202 Rev. Jeremy Smith will lead us through How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of the LGBT Debate in the United Methodist Church. Enjoy a delicious lunch and learn about the continuing story of our church s struggle. Those attending the Children s Theater production of Ramona Quimby plan to meet in Rm 134 for a pizza lunch immediately following the service. LOOKING AHEAD A 9 am worship service will start on June 7th in the Chapel. This will be a little more informal, interactive, and fun!! First Church is seeking volunteers in the front office! We need weekday support mid to late June, and Sundays before and after worship. Basic duties involve answering the phone, entering data, helping with the Circuit Rider, and printing the bulletin. Emily Wright and Liz Temple will host an information and training session on Thursday, June 11th at 1:30 pm. If you are interested please attend! If you have any questions about the position, please contact Emily Wright at office@fumcpdx.org or (503) Please RSVP by June 8th. Thank you! 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. Global Missions will be selling Olive Oil after worship on June 21. Sign up today for the Lone Fir Cemetary Tour with the Travel Committee on June 4th at 9 AM. Registration is $10. Acolytes Rian Edwards, Arin Edwards Coffee Hosts 5th Sunday, Friends of Coffee Hour group Greeters Terry and Carolann Unger, Kim Hutchison Ushers Terry Connell, Chuck Klang, Bob Fassiotto, Ted Moon, Judy Moon Lay Leaders Richard Allan, Allison Anderson, Paul Nickell 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 The Gathering is a community of parents of school-age children. Rev. Jeremy leads us each week in a time of conversation and study. We meet at the same time as the children s choirs and youth Sunday school. 9:30 AM, Room 204

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 (Summer) Emily Wright, 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 (503/ ) ext. 216 Michelle Green, Emily Kunkel, Samantha Cerling, Patty Seward, Megan Scott, Tara Martin, Suzy Maurer Custodians (971/ ) Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, Michael Uriarte, Robert Ramirez, Dylan Croasdill 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)