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1 May 1, 2016 The Order of Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00 A.M. PRELUDE Pastorale Charles Wesley GATHERING TO WORSHIP INVOCATION: Psalm 100:1 Rev. Debby Lawrence Stand as able, join in the opening hymn. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 2236 [TFWS] Gather Us In Gather Us In *CALL TO WORSHIP: HYMNAL 791 Psalm 76 George Gramer, Liturgist [read responsively with sung response] WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Lawrence *PASSING OF THE PEACE: Greet one another saying: Peace be with you. And also with you. CHORAL INTROIT HEARING THE WORD SCRIPTURE READINGS: John 14:23 29 and Acts 16:9 15 George Gramer CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION ANTHEM Breath of God Leland B. Sateren [text: Edwin Hatch] RESPONDING TO THE WORD CHILDREN S MOMENTS Duane Buys [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. HYMN 2265 [TFWS] Time Now to Gather Welcome Song HOMILY Table Conversation Rev. Lawrence SILENT PRAYER and CHORAL INTERCESSORY PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Debby Lawrence WORDS OF TRADITION: THE LORD S PRAYER 895 DISCIPLE LEADERS TRANSFORMING THE WORLD CHORAL OFFERTORY PREFACE We give in gratitude for the blessings of our life and for making a better world. OFFERTORY Bread of the World Austin C. Lovelace [text: Reginald Heber] *PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY HYMN 95 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 THE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION As God s grace is extended to each person and to all, you are invited to receive the sacrament. Ushers will invite you forward; you will be given bread; dip the bread in the chalice of juice. Wafers free of gluten, wheat, dairy, corn and soy are available on the right side of the aisle. If you wish, you may kneel at the rail to the right or left after you have received. Almoner s Offering: Offering plates are on the side if you would like to give toward the fund for emergency assistance of persons in the community. PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING *CLOSING HYMN 2237 [TFWS] As a Fire is Meant for Burning Beach Spring *BENEDICTION Rev. Lawrence *CHORAL RESPONSE *POSTLUDE Voluntary William Selby *Please stand as able. Assisting in Worship Music: JoAnn Gudvangen Brown, Director of Music; Renae Gudvangen, Organist/Pianist Greeters: Marilyn Burns & Joan Buresh Ushers: Ron Justiss, Debbie Justiss, Hugh Alexander, Joann Beieler, Greg Fernandez, Quinn Brown Acolytes: Alyssa Salomonsson, Taylor Miller Childcare is available in our nursery. Please join us after worship for hospitality time in. Large print bulletins & hearing devices are available, please ask an usher.

2 Peniel The Place Where We Connect & Wrestle with God ~ April 24, 2016 Today s message is provided by Rev. Dale Beck. Meditation in Rocks and Light Scriptures: Luke 11:33 36, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Ephesians 5:8 14 Order of Service Gathering Song Invocation and Announcements Children s Moment Worship Song Scripture Reading Worship Song Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People & the Lord s Prayer Communion Message Closing Song Peniel Worship Crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson, Denton Hanson, Kevin Garman, Brittany Collins, Ben Wilkins, Benediction Chris Beeson, and Chelsea Pearson. STAFF Rev. Dale A. Beck, Senior Pastor Rev. Debby Lawrence, Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care Duane Buys, Director of Christian Education Diane Felt, UPark UMC Administrative Assistant Christina Pacheco, Assist. to Christian Education JoAnn Gudvangen Brown, Director of Music/Organist Liza Stoltz Hanson, Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Renae Gudvangen, Assist. Organist/Pianist Liza Stoltz Hanson/Denton Hanson, Peniel Leaders Ana Spadoni, Chorister Director Kevin Garman, Peniel Band Leader/Student Pastor Rev. Linda Bibb, Director of Sandy Schumm, Bookkeeper Marilyn Stranske, Admin. Assistant Josh Rousis, Custodian/Resident Caretaker Elizabeth Boyer, Newsletter Editor MaryAnn Buys, Wedding Coordinator Larry Grauberger, Jo and Jim Morgan, Lay Leaders University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO (303) upark@universityparkumc.org for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing 2122 S. Lafayette St. Denver CO (303) evanstoncenter@gmail.com The Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016 UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The UPark Vision: To be a community of Disciple leaders who practice stewardship and hospitality as we engage each other and the world around us. Since 1894 The UPark Core Values: Inclusive, Intergenerational, Interfaith, International

3 ADULT FORUM Lower Level Bryans Room Journey with us at the Park UPark Christian Education Classes May 1, 2016 We offer presentations from many speakers on diverse and interesting topics. Cal Neptune and Jim Fleet facilitate this class. May 1 Barb Philipp Loaves and Fishes (Habitat for Humanity) May 8 Les & Hope Law Sierra Leone May 1, 2016 Informal Worship Service in 8:30A.M. Order of Worship PRELUDE Morning Praise arr. Jan Sanborn INVOCATION Rev. Debby Lawrence *OPENING HYMN 2236 [TFWS] Gather Us In Gather Us In *CALL TO WORSHIP: HYMNAL 791 Psalm 67 [read responsively with sung response] CORNERSTONE II This class is geared to families with young children, but is open to all. Family Cornerstone II Room topics are generally discussed with an emphasis on sharing and fellowship. In the month of April, we will feature One Thousand Gifts by Anne Voskamp. Led by Amy and Jeremy Long. May 1 Empty to Fill May 8 Strategy Session! GATHERING AND SHARING PASSING THE PEACE Please greet one another with the words, Peace be with you. The response is And also with you. SCRIPTURE READINGS: John 15:23 29 and Acts 16:9 15 Kevin Garman JOURNEYS IN FAITH SPECIAL NEEDS Journeys in Faith Room YOUTH CLASSES B03 & Youth Lounge Head & Heart Discussions making Christianity relevant in today s culture combined with inspirational stories from Belief, a groundbreaking seven part documentary series exploring humankind s ongoing search to connect with something greater than themselves. Facilitated by Les Law, Tony Winger, and Richard Nelson. May 1 Discuss, The Practice May 8 Join Adult Forum for the Sierra Leone presentation This is a combined Sunday school class and worship time. This sacred gathering and experiential learning is especially open to those with cognitive disabilities. We would appreciate volunteer help! Our Middle School class includes 6th 8th grade youth. The High School class includes youth in 9 th 12 th grades with Barb Eulenstein in the Youth Lounge. The Middle School meets in the B03 classroom with Bethany Hader. CHILDREN S CLASSES All children from preschool through 5th grade meet in the Music/Movement Top Level room at. They are dismissed to their respective areas following Christian Ed Wing a short time of music together. April 17 May 8: David: Big Giant, Big Challenge, Big Faith. CHILDCARE Nursery CHILDREN S CHURCH Quality care for newborns to three years or potty trained provided by Barbara P Walker & Brittany Yepsen, 8:15am 12:15pm. The nursery is located on the main level of the Christian Ed Wing. Children s Church provided by Christina Pacheco and Hannah Westra. Children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade gather following the Children s Message. CHILDREN S MOMENTS Duane Buys [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER LORD S PRAYER OFFERING OFFERTORY HYMN 2265 [TFWS] Time Now to Gather Welcome Song HOMILY Table Conversation Rev. Lawrence THE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION As God s grace is extended to each person and to all, you are invited to receive the sacrament. As you come forward, you will be given bread; dip the bread in the chalice of juice. Wafers free of gluten, wheat, dairy, corn and soy are available. If you wish, you may kneel at the rail to the right or left after you have received. Almoner s Offering: Offering plates are on the side if you would like to give toward the fund for emergency assistance of persons in the community. PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING *CLOSING HYMN 2237 [TFWS] As a Fire is Meant for Burning Beach Spring *BENEDICTION Rev. Lawrence *SUNG BENEDICTION #143 On Eagle s Wings Joncas POSTLUDE Earth and All Stars arr. Anne Marie David *Please stand as able Acolyte: Simone Beauchamp

4 DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Sunday May 1 Monday May 2 Tuesday May 3 8:30am 8:45am 11:00am 1:30pm 10:00am 11:30am 1:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 7:15pm This Week at UPark UMC Informal Worship Service Choristers: 2 nd 5 th grade Sunday School Classes: All Ages We Make the Road by Walking Study: with Liza Stoltz Hanson Choristers: 4 years 1 st grade Peniel Worship Service Traditional Worship Service Youth Group: lunch & bowling Sunday Night Ticket AA We Make the Road by Walking Study: with Rev. Dale Beck Gentle Yoga with Kate Chair Yoga with Máire Knitting or Knot Meditation/Mindfulness Class Gamma Phi Beta Eating Disorders Anon Denver Metro Group 13AA Stepping Stones Al Anon Prayer Book: #28, page 181, Year C Men s Fellowship Group A Child s Song: Piano Peggy s English Class We Make the Road by Walking Study: with Deacon Debby Lawrence A Child s Song: Piano Kindermusik A Child s Song: Piano Pack 5 Meetings BMCM Meditation Troop 5 Loaves & Fishes Trustees PLC & Troop Committee Various Rooms Sanctuary B03 & Off site East Fellowship Hall Bryans Room Cornerstone II East Fellowship Hall Bride s Room East Fellowship, Bryans, Cornerstone, Journeys Noakes Hall, B03 Conference Room B03 YOUTH GROUP Sanctuary flowers today are given by Glenn Tuthill in memory of what would have been his parents 102nd wedding anniversary. Middle School and High School Youth meet right after the 11am service in B03 for lunch. Then we go bowling. BIBLE STUDIES & FELLOWSHIP UPark offers a Bible Study based on We Make the Road by Walking, the 2014 Brian McLaren book. You may participate on a drop in basis. We have three study options: Sunday Mornings, at with Liza Stoltz Hanson in (through May 15). Sunday Evenings, at at our with Rev. Dale Beck. Tuesday Afternoons, at 2 pm in our with Rev. Debby Lawrence. Men s Fellowship meets on Tuesdays, 10 11:30am in. Fellowship and study time. Deacon Debby s Friday study, 12 1pm in. Bring a lunch. Fellowship and study time. ALL CHURCH CAMP at CAMP BUCKHORN UPark UMC s All Church Camp will be May at Camp Buckhorn. Registration forms are on the bulletin board in the main church foyer or on the table outside of. A registration table will be available on Sundays: May 1, 8, & 15. Pricing: Kids 0 3 years, Free; Kids 4 12, $55; Adults 13+, $105. Scholarships available. Partial weekend pricing available. Contact Amy Long: amywlong@gmail.com. Activities: Games, Campfire, Kickball, Yoga, Crafts, Skits & More! STEPS It's time for spring cleaning and STEPS Young Adult Group wants your old books! They will enrich the lives of adults living on the streets. On Friday, May 20th, they will be distributed by STEPS with help from DU's Foundation Campus Ministry at Civic Center Park. Please drop off your books by Sunday, May 15th. The donation box is located in the narthex. What kinds of books should you donate? Fiction or non fiction books written for adults. If you have any questions, Brittany Collins brittany.collins621@gmail.com. UMW Knitting or Knot is tomorrow, 1:30 3:00pm in Cornerstone II. May Friendship Day is May 7, 10am at Grant Community Church (216 Grant St. Denver). Following the program, a potluck lunch will be enjoyed and a bake sale will be held. The Fellowship of the Least Coin will be taken.

5 UPARK UMC BOWLING & SOFTBALL Bowling concludes on May 15 th. Also, there is no bowling on Mother s Day (May 8 th ). Stay tuned for summer softball updates. Information will also be in the May Messenger. Questions can be directed to Larry Roggensack, 4roggies@comcast.net or Rob Eulenstein, rob.eulenstein@hpe.com UPARK GUATELMALA MISSION TRIP The 2017 UPark mission trip to Guatemala will be in June or July, so weather conditions will differ from our four previous trips. This will be a medical mission with Salud y Paz ( Besides medical professionals, we welcome any non medical professionals who have a heart for mission and serving others. We always need stuff. A collection container is in the church foyer to accept the following items: stickers (smiles are good) clipboards pens/pencils travel soaps, shampoos, lotions Christian themed color books sidewalk chalk reading glasses brown paper lunch bags crayons Sharpies clean empty medicine bottles (labels need to remove easily) Financial contributions to the medicine account is appreciated. We purchase our medicines through Salud y Paz. To join the 2017 Mission Trip, please let us know. We would enjoy having younger missioners with us: DU, college aged, or high school with a parent or guardian. Contact the Team Leader, George Gramer: or gkgjr@aol.com JOHN PHILIP NEWELL CELTIC SPIRITUALITY Friday, May 6, 6:30 9:30pm and Saturday, May 7, 9am Noon Friday, May 13, 6:30 9:30pm and Saturday, May 14, 9am Noon Iliff School of Theology Shattuck Hall $250 for one weekend. $399 for both. Seating limited. Register online: Brief synopsis: In the first weekend Newell will offer a reinstatement of Pelagius and some controversial teachers of early Celtic Christianity. In the second weekend, he will offer a look at the re emergence of Celtic spirituality in 20 th century Christianity. SING TO THE RAFTERS: GIA EVENT Saturday, May 21, 9am 1pm at Iliff s Shattuck Hall is the GIA Event that invites everyone to celebrate the rich tradition of music in African American worship, sing the songs of faith, and explore the profound history of American sacred music. Price is $25. Each registrant receives one set of music. To register go to DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Wednesday May 4 Thursday May 5 Friday May 6 Saturday May 7 Sunday May 8 Mother s Day ~ Pick up your burritos! 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 7:15pm 8:00am 4:00pm 5:00pm 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am 8:45am 11:00am This Week at UPark UMC (Continued) Gentle Yoga with Máire & Ruth Staff Meeting Gamma Phi Beta Spiritual Life Committee Forgiveness Al Anon Graduate Christian Fellowship World Café: Team Meeting Chair Yoga with Máire Yoga for the People with Kate Ross Sangha Meditation DU Tango Club Choir Practice Burrito Prep PB&J Ministry Deacon Debby s Friday Bible Study Private Reception Peniel Band Practice F.A. in Recovery Burrito Making Informal Worship Service Choristers: 2 nd 5 th grade Sunday School Classes: All Ages We Make the Road by Walking Study: with Liza Stoltz Hanson Choristers: 4 years 1 st grade Peniel Worship Service Traditional Worship Service Sunday Night Ticket AA We Make the Road by Walking Study: with Rev. Dale Beck DU s Evans Chapel Conference Room, Osborne Parlor Conference Room Bryans Room East Fellowship, Kitchen Noakes Hall Choir Room East Fellowship Kitchen Civic Center Park Courtyard,, Kitchen East Fellowship Hall, Kitchen Various Rooms Sanctuary East Fellowship Hall DU Campus

6 MAY 15 IS A BIG UPARK UMC! GRADUATES: At the picnic we would like to recognize all of our graduates. High school, college, trade school or whatever the case may be. Please let Duane know if you know of someone from our congregation who will be graduating this year: dbuys@universityparkumc.org. MOTHER S GARDEN!! The children will take time during the Sunday school hour (9:30 ) to plant flowers in the Mother s Garden. Please remember that they will be digging in the dirt, so they should wear appropriate clothing and bring a flower to plant. Some flowers will be available. ALL CHURCH CELEBRATION PICNIC We are planning to have a picnic following the 11:00 service. Come and celebrate with our graduates, the completion of another fantastic Sunday school season, and the beginning of a fantastic summer. An attraction for the children will be included. Chef Stephen Rohs will provide a BBQ with ribs, pulled pork, brats, hotdogs, and beans. BREAKFAST BURRITOS!!! On May 8, the youth will be selling breakfast burritos to raise money for the two mission trips this summer. (Middle School youth head to Alamosa, Colorado and High School youth go to San Diego, California). We will prepare the burritos on Saturday, May 7, so they will be fresh and ready be eaten for Mother s Day Brunch or you can freeze them when you get them home. You will not believe the quality of these burritos. But, it s really not as much about the burrito as it is about the great work the youth will be able to do as a result of your support. Be ready to buy a bunch!! Preorders appreciated using the form below. VBS: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS COMING June 20 23, am noon All children welcome, ages Please consider inviting your neighbors and friends. You may register on line by visiting UPark UMC s website. We will also need many volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jane Rogers: or jadrogers@gmail.com. KIDS FOR CANS BRING THOSE ALUMINUM CANS! Our latest metal redemption resulted in 140 pounds worth $33.71; bringing the 2016 total thus far to $ This includes donations of aluminum cans and other miscellaneous metals. We send these funds to the Children s Hospital Chaplaincy Department to supply Bibles for patients and their families including Spanish Bibles and other reading materials for their interfaith book cart. NOTE: Please separate different types of metals (they re weighed and valued individually). Cans of any type other than aluminum are not accepted. UPARK UMC YOUTH BREAKFAST BURRITO FUNDRAISER Please place your Breakfast Burrito order by Sunday, May 1. Pick up you order on Sunday, May 8. Name Phone # Plain Burrito (eggs, potatoes, cheese): Quantity Loaded Burrito (same as plain plus we add sausage & green chili). Quantity Burritos are $3.00 each. You may pay by cash or check. Make checks payable to University Park UMC with burritos in the memo line. Place in offering plate, give to Duane Buys, or leave in the church office.