Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith

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1 Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith Believing Thinking Acting room at the table 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Portland s First United Methodist ChUrCh 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, Oregon

2 The Order of Worship Sunday, October 7, 2012 Draw the CirCle wide... worldwide Communion SunDay 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 Supplication (Four Prayers in Tone) Richard Purvis ( ) Jonas Nordwall, organist organ Chimes living and growing in Faith sharing the PeaCe of Christ Dan Woodward, Lay Leader Choral introit From All That Dwell Gordon Young Dan Woodward, Lay Leader Gather us in, the lost and the lonely, the broken and breaking, Who long for the nourishment found at your feast. Gather us in, the puzzled and pondering, the wishing and wondering, Who long for the company found at your feast. Gather us in, the bright and the bustling, the proud and the prosperous, Who long for the deeper joys found at your feast. Gather us in, from corner or limelight, from mansion or campsite, from fears and obsession, from untold excesses, from treasured successes, from ocean and mountain, from desert and forest, from country and city, from here and there and everywhere. Gather us in! We long to be found at your feast. (adapted from Wild Goose Worship Group) Call to worship hymn no (The Faith We Sing) All Who Hunger a Conversation with our Children Prayer... and all God s children said, Amen. Megan Tekchandani

3 receiving new members (Hymnal page 38) Congregational Prayers Rev. Dick Storment Holy God, we join with our sisters and brothers around the world in communion in community in a common feast of faith and hope and love. For this table, for the abundance of your many gifts, for the life we have received, we give you thanks and praise. Help us remember to draw the circle wide wide enough for the whole wide world! moment of silence Pastoral Prayer Rev. Dick Storment the lord s Prayer (Hymnal No. 895) Choral amen Amen John Rutter anthem The Singing Heart Bob Chilcott The Chancel Choir and Handbells Erick Lichte, conductor introducing the scripture scripture 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Rev. Donna Pritchard reflection hymn (see page 4) Room at the Table The Rev. Donna Pritchard, preaching Draw the Circle Wide Presenting our gifts offertory Prayer Rev. Dick Storment offertory Come to the Table words: Garland - music: Brahms, adapt. Benjamin Bell, soloist doxology and Presentations of our offerings (Hymn No. 94) Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

4 the sacrament of holy Communion He was always the guest... So come, you who hunger and thirst for a deeper faith, a better life, a fairer world. Jesus Christ, who has sat at our tables, now invites us to be guests at his. sung response: The Faith We Sing, No (a) It is indeed right, for you made us Therefore, we gladly join our voices to the song of the Church on earth and in heaven: sung response: The Faith We Sing, No (b) Gracious God, send now, in kindness, your Holy Spirit Whose love promises us fullness of life now and in the world to come. sung response: The Faith We Sing, No (c) We come to this table, remembering when Jesus gathered with friends As often as you eat and drink this meal, remember me. sung response: The Faith We Sing, No (d) sharing the Feast (All persons are invited to share the bread and the cup, as the ushers indicate. Gluten-free elements are available at the station in front of the pulpit.) Prayer of response Now come, all you who are loved by God, and hear God s call to serve others as you have been served. O God of World-Changing Love, we thank you for this meal, and ask that as we receive your life, we may walk in your strength and follow your ways, that the world may be transformed, beginning with us. Amen. hymn no. 548 In Christ There is No East or West (Please be seated for the benediction and the choral response.) benediction Choral response Psalm 129 Thomas Iverson Postlude Comes Autumn Time Leo Sowerby ( ) The altar flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and provided by Marie Zeller in memory of her parents, George & Francis DeHarpport. The pulpit flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and provided by Peggy Rockwood in memory of her grand parents, Paul & Ruth Todd.

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6 IRST CHURCH September 30 - October 6, 2012 FSUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 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 Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 9:30 AM Youth Sunday School, Collins Hall 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 12:00 PM Global Missions Presents!, Fireside Room 12:00 PM Genesis Ringers, :00 PM Youth Ministry Committee, 134 3:00 PM Blessing of the Animals, 202 MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 9:00 AM Library Volunteers, Library 6:30 PM Sanctuary Bells Rehearsal, 202 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 11:00 AM Bridge, 202 6:00 PM SPRC, 110 6:00 PM jubellation Rehearsal, Fireside Room 7:00 PM Stephen Ministries, 160 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:30 PM Boy Scouts, 136 & Gym THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 9:30 AM PDX Paper Crafters, :00 AM Shovel & Rake, 110 1:00 PM ipad Users Group, 134 5:00 PM Intergenerational Ping Pong, Gym 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 10:00 AM Family Friendly Hike at Tryon Creek, Offsite 10:00 AM Eldercare Series, Chapel WELCOME 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.

7 SERVING TODAY Ushers Greeters Lay Leaders Chuck Klang, Bob Fassiotto, Steve Hallock, Ted & Judy Moon Clare & Rosalie Humphrey, Nancy Muir, Judy Bomberger, Betty-Lou Hare, Jean Holznagel Richard Allan, Dan Woodward, Cheryl Bittle TODAY IN THE COMMONS LEARN MORE AT JOIN US FOR COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP After church, make your way to Collins Hall for coffee and fellowship. TODAY IS FISH SUNDAY Are you registered to VOTE? If not, you can register today during Coffee Hour in Collins Hall. Voting is open to all residents who are U.S. Citizens and who will be 18 by election day. Deadline for registration in Oregon is October 16, Who needs to register? If you ve never registered before, you ve changed your name, you ve moved, or changed your mailing address. Plan to participate in this very important privilege. Let your voice be heard. 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 will be. Advance Directives and Document Care. We will have a special guest speaker, attorney Marti Dell. It s free, plan to join us! October 13 October 27 Advance Directives and Document Care Memorials & Funeral Planning 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.

8 PLEASE TAKE NOTE FAMILY FRIENDLY HIKE Join us for a hike at Tryon Creek State Park. The hike will be led by Bob Wilson, our naturalist extraordinaire, and Megan Tekchandani on Saturday, October 13, Meet in front of the nature center at 10:00 AM. The hike will about two hours and is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Sign up to attend on the sheet outside FOOD JUSTICE FUNDRAISER Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon s Interfaith Food and Farms Partnership invites you to the Food Justice Fundraiser on 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. To CALLING ALL FIRST CHURCH ARTISTS First Church photographers have had their showing, now Creative Spirit Exhibit in Collins Hall wants to feature all other artists for November and December. To sign up for the exhibit, or if you have questions, contact: Diane Sawyer at diane_sawyer@comcast.net) GOING DEEPER We will be offering a Going Deeper learning opportunity which functions as a United Methodism 101 class. It is great for newcomers and longtime members will get something out of it too. Child care is available for all the above opportunities. Please contact Ruth Gray, Norma Winemiller or Martha Powell with any questions. 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 Legalize Marijuana Phase Out Oregon s Estate Tax. Do all the political ads confuse you? Who is behind the ballot their passage? Who is harmed? Join us for a Voter s Forum in 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.

9 MISSIONS AT FIRST PALESTINE PRESENTATION TODAY 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 which these two organizations will work together to increase United Methodist awareness of the issues in this troubled, yet sacred place. Join Dee as she speaks about her hopes and plans for her extended 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. A new shipment of Palestinian olive oil will be available for purchase in the Fireside Room after church and during the presentation. A BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS TODAY AT 3:00 PM Join us today for our Fourth Annual Blessing of the Animals at 3:00 PM in Beckham Courtyard. (In case of 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 PM ny, Beaverton. We are experiencing Your Finance Committee asks you to please be sure your pledge is up to date!

10 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. THE GATHERING The Gathering is a new Sunday morning opportunity for young adults and parents of Sunday School children. We are currently studying a variety of topics informed by Rob Bell s Nooma videos. We gather at 9:30 AM in FAITHLINKS FaithLinks has begun a study of the book, Praising the Grace of God: The Theology of Charles Wesley s Hymns AM in Room 110. 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 Nazism to destroy an entire culture; it is the passing on of stories and knowledge and 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 Music Notes Anthem The Singing Heart by Bob Chilcott Handbell Ringers: Karin & Tim McDonough, Naomi Charboneau, and Ronnee Edwards The singing heart is always open, it s beating out alive and free. The singing heart cannot be broken, singing for all eternity. Sing on, sing on, share in our common tongue. Sing on, sing on, voices and hearts as one. A world that brings us all together, restores and sets the spirit free. A world that sings gives us forever, a vision of peace and unity. Sing on, sing on, share in our common tongue. Sing on, sing on, voices and hearts as one. The Singing Heart by English composer and former Kings Singer Bob Chilcott is a plea for inclusiveness and a celebration of the communion we can all share through song. On this World Communion Sunday, we hope that everyone can meet with an open heart and that this song will help us all share in our common bonds. Offertory Come to the Table, words by Garland and music by Brahms, adapted Come to the table, and take the fruit of grace. Christ has invited, come meet him face to face. When we gather with each other, Christ welcomes us with joy. O, let us come, with trusting faith, and join him to taste the feast of joy. This is my body: the bread of life for you. This is my life-blood: salvation s gift anew. When we receive, eat and believe that Christ is present here. O, let us taste redemption s grace and walk faithfully and without fear. Come from the table, go forth that all may live. Christ will walk with us and teach us how to give. When we show trust, prove that we re just, then hope shall come again. O, let us share the Spirit s gift and labor so Love on Earth may reign.

12 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 The Reverend Donna Pritchard ext. 226 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 David Jenkins ext. 221 Bookkeeper Nursery Michelle Green, Andrea Miller, Emily Kunkel, ext. 216 Angie Leon Guerrero, Samantha Cerling Facilities Manager Custodians Robert Ramirez, Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, Cole and Seth Giandomenico, David Jones Music Staff Artistic Director of Music and Organist Jonas Nordwall ext. 218 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