RESPONSE OF THE FAITHFUL THE GATHERING

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1 September 13, 2015 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10 a.m. Liturgical Color Red ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE Two Voluntaries David Johnson THE GATHERING *OPENING HYMN 2120 [TFWS] Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness Spirit of Gentleness *UNISON PRAYER (St. Augustine) Carol Bedin, Liturgist Breathe in us, O Holy Spirit, that our thoughts may all be holy. Act in us, O Holy spirit, that our work may be holy. Draw our hearts, O Holy Spirit, that we may love what is holy. Strengthen us, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard us then, O Holy Spirit, that we always may be holy. WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS PASSING OF THE PEACE Please greet the person next to you with the words, Peace be with you. The response is, And also with you. Rev. Dale Beck PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY CHORAL INTROIT RESPONSIVE PRAYER: Carol Bedin ONE: When the world divides us: ALL: Come, Holy Spirit, make us one. ONE: When the world calls us orphaned: ALL: Come, Holy Spirit make us family. ONE: When the world plays its frantic ways on us. ALL: Come, Holy Spirit quiet us in your peace. Amen. HEARING THE WORD OF GOD ANTHEM Give To The Lord Honor and Praise John F. Wilson READING FROM THE EPISTLES Galatians 5:22-26 Carol Bedin THE READING FROM THE GOSPELS John 20:19-23 Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words. People: Thanks be to God. CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION Carol Bedin 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 OF PREPARATION 2148 [TFWS] Over My Head Music in the Air SERMON Breath of Life Rev. Beck RESPONSE OF THE FAITHFUL SILENT PRAYER CHORAL INTECESSORY PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Debby Lawrence WORDS OF TRADITION: THE LORD S PRAYER 895 CHORAL OFFERTORY PREFACE OFFERING - Giving out of gratitude for the blessings of our life OFFERTORY We Sing With Joy Marvin Curtis *PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY HYMN 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! OFFERTORY PRAYER Carol Cotter DISCIPLES SENT INTO THE WORLD *CLOSING HYMN 2241 [TFWS] The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve Land of Rest *BENEDICTION Rev. Beck CHORAL BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Allegro in Classic Style Gordon Young Please join us following worship as we gather in the Courtyard for our Kick-Off Picnic. ASSISTING IN THE WORSHIP SERVICE TODAY Greeters: Larry, Marilyn, & David Grauberger, Hope Law Ushers: Jeff Flynn, Phil Laramore, Carole Rollins, Bob Wilson, Marilyn Meredith, Jonathan Nahil Acolytes: Bronte Bedin, Evan Brown *Please stand as able. Childcare is available in our nursery. Large print bulletins are available, please ask an usher.

2 Peniel The Place Where We Connect & Wrestle with God 10:00 a.m. September 13, 2015 Today s Message Presented by Liza Stoltz Hanson The Perplexing Parables of Jesus Series The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leavened Bread: The Kingdom of God is like What? The transformation of yeast and dough into bread and of seed into plant opens another interpretation. What we see now is potential, but that potential needs to be actualized. The yeast has to be placed into the dough; the seed has to be planted. Even small actions, or hidden actions, have the potential to produce great things. Amy Jill Levine, The Short Stories of Jesus: the Enigmatic Parables of a controversial Rabbi Matthew 13:31 33 Peniel Worship Crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson, Denton Hanson, Kevin Garman, Brittany Collins, Ben Wilkins, Chris Beeson, and Chelsea Pearson. Order of Service Gathering Song Invocation and Announcements Finding 5 Worship Song Scripture Reading Worship Song Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People & the Lord s Prayer Message Closing Song Benediction STAFF Rev. Dale A. Beck, Senior Pastor Rev. Debby Lawrence, Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care Duane Buys, Director of Christian Education Rev. Linda Bibb, Director of The Christina Pacheco, Assist. to Christian Education Diane Felt, UPark UMC Admin. Assistant Steve Felt, Youth Assistant Marilyn Stranske, Admin. Assistant Liza Stoltz Hanson, Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Liza Stoltz Hanson/Denton Hanson, Peniel Leaders Kevin Garman, Peniel Band Leader/Student Pastor JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown, Director of Music/Organist Renae Gudvangen, Assist. Organist/Pianist Sandy Schumm, Bookkeeper Regino Pepe Espinoza, Custodian Josh Rousis, Building Liaison Angela Hudgens, Wedding Coordinator Elizabeth Boyer, Newsletter Editor Larry Grauberger, Jo and Jim Morgan, Lay Leaders University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd. ~ Denver, CO / ~ upark@universityparkumc.org ~ for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing 2122 S. Lafayette St. ~ Denver CO (303) ~ evanstoncenter@gmail.com ~ Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 13, 2015 UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY 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 Journey with us at the Park UPark Christian Education Classes September 13 9:30- ADULT FORUM, CORNERSTONE II, AND JOURNEYS IN FAITH will combine for the first three weeks this fall for our Meet the Middle East series. On 9/13, 9/20, and 9/27 we meet at in our. The Middle School and High School classes will also attend. (Please see the separate article for details about our Meet the Middle East series with Iman Jodeh). September 13: Introduction to Islam September 20: What Does the Quran Really Say? September 27: Ancient History vs. Today s Headlines On October 4: The adult classes will have a combined class with Rev. Beck. SPECIAL NEEDS This class meets in the Journeys in Faith Room. This is a Journeys in Faith Room combined Sunday school class and worship time. This sacred Lower Level gathering and experiential learning is especially open to those Christian Ed Wing with cognitive disabilities. We would appreciate volunteer help! YOUTH CLASSES Middle School: B03 High School: Youth Lounge Our Middle School class includes 6th-8th grade youth. The High School class includes youth in 9 th -12 th grades. For the first three weeks this fall all youth will attend Iman Jodeh s series in. PLEASE MEET IN YOUR RESPECTIVE CLASS ROOMS FIRST. CHILDREN S CLASSES All children from preschool through 5th grade meet in the Top Level Music/Movement room at. They are dismissed to their Christian Ed Wing respective areas following a short introduction to the lesson. Special Carnival Kick-Off CHILDCARE Nursery Main Level Christian Ed Wing CHILDREN S CHURCH Noakes Hall Quality care for newborns to three years or potty trained provided by Barbara P-Walker and a volunteer, 8:15am-12:15pm. September 13 Early, Mary Ellen Ernst; Late TBD September 20 - Early, Amber Rundle Kahn; Late, TBD Children s Church provided by Christina Pacheco, Mary Worth, and Hannah Westra. Children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade gather following the Children s Message at the 8:30 & 11:00 services. All Church Kick-Off Picnic today following the 11:00 service. Come and celebrate the Kick-Off of another great year of Sunday school classes. An attraction for the children will be included. Chef Stephen Rohs will prepare a delicious picnic lunch for us. September 13, :30 a.m. ~ Informal Worship ~ ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE Light of the World Phillip P. Bliss GATHERING/SHARING Rev. Dale Beck PASSING OF THE PEACE Please greet the person next to you with the words, Peace be with you. The response is And also with you. *HYMN 2120 [TFWS] Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness Spirit of Gentleness THE READING FROM THE EPISTLES: Galatians 5:22-26 THE READING FROM THE GOSPELS: John 20:19-23 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. RESPONSIVE PRAYER: ONE: When the world divides us: ALL: Come, Holy Spirit, make us one. ONE: When the world calls us orphaned: ALL: Come, Holy Spirit make us family. ONE: When the world plays its frantic ways on us. ALL: Come, Holy Spirit quiet us in your peace. Amen. SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER 895 OFFERING Giving out of gratitude for the blessings of our lives OFFERTORY PRAYER Robert Wiepking HYMN OF PREPARATION 2148 [TFWS] Over My Head Music in the Air SERMON Breath of Life Rev. Beck *HYMN 2241 [TFWS] The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve Land of Rest *BENEDICTION Rev. Beck *SUNG BENEDICTION 143 On Eagle s Wings Joncas POSTLUDE Voluntary No. 3 David Johnson *Please stand as able Acolyte: Simone Beauchamp

4 DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Sunday Sept. 13 Kick-Off Sunday! Monday Sept. 14 Tuesday Sept. 15 Wednesday Sept. 16 Thursday Sept. 17 8:30am 11:00am 5:30pm 9:00am 10:00am 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 7:00am 8:00am 9:00am 9:00am 5:30pm 6:30pm 10:00am 11:00am 7:15pm This Week at UPark UMC Informal Worship Service Sunday School: children through adult We Make the Road by Walking Study: with Liza Stoltz Hanson Peniel Worship Service Traditional Worship Service Kick-Off Picnic Sunday Night Ticket AA Vesper s Service Gentle Yoga with Kate Chair Yoga Meditation/Mindfulness Class Eating Disorders Anon-Denver Metro Covenant Bible Study Troop 5 Group 13AA Stepping Stones Al-Anon Prayer Book: #46, page 280 Year B John Blinn Spiritual Direction Men s Fellowship Group We Make the Road by Walking Study: with Deacon Debby Lawrence A Child s Song: Piano Kindermusik Pack 5: Wolf Den BMCM Meditation Troop 5 NarSarah Clinic/SEED Breakfast Gentle Yoga with Máire & Ruth Staff Meeting John Blinn Spiritual Direction UMW Bible Study DU Retired Personnel Peniel Band Practice Pack 5 Forgiveness Al-Anon Graduate Christian Fellowship World Café DU Tango Club Sangha Meditation Choir Practice Various Rooms Sanctuary Courtyard DU s Evans Chapel Bryans Room Cornerstone II Upper Room Music Room Art Room Bryans Room East Fellowship/B03/JIF Conference Room Upper Room Bryans Room Choir Room Today s flowers are given in loving memory of Harry Griesemer by Jim and Tom Griesemer. Crosspoints UMW is collecting school items for UMCOR s Emergency Relief Supply Kits. To contribute items, please bring them to church and place in the designated box in the reception area: 1 pair blunt, rounded tip scissors (no plastic); 3 pads spiral or top bound pads OR 150 sheets loose leaf paper (no composition books); 1 hand held pencil sharpener at least 1 inch long; 30cm ruler without advertisements, cartoon characters acceptable; 6 unsharpened pencils without ads, designs, symbols; 2 or larger erasers; 24 count boxes of crayons; 14 X16 heavy duty cloth bag without ads, designs, symbols. Contact Nancy Berry with any questions: nancylouberry@comcast.net or UMW District Annual Meeting is on September 19 at 9am, Scott UMC, 2880 Garfield. Registration is at 9am and the meeting will conclude by noon. The meeting includes: election of new officers, approval of district budget and pledge to mission memorial, and good visits with other women of the Metro district. More information is near the foyer water cooler. UMW Conference Annual Meeting is on October 23 and 24 in Alamosa. There are opportunities for various activities of action within the community. Registration forms and information is near the foyer water cooler. Knitting or Knot meets on September 21 in Cornerstone II room, whether you knit, crochet, do other handiwork, or you d like to learn to knit or crochet. We meet from 1:30 3pm on the first and third Mondays. UPark s UMW Bible Study meets on Wednesday, September 16 at in. The study will be led by Richard Nelson. All women of the church are invited. We meet monthly on the 3 rd Wednesday. Attend CORNUCOPIA 2015! Benefit for Metro Caring ( on Thursday, October 1st, 5:30 7:30 pm at the EXDO Event Center in the RiNo District ( th Street) Join in supporting one of UPark s Faith in Action organizations. Hear inspiring stories about fighting hunger, improving health, and promoting self sufficiency among local food insecure families and individuals. Reservations are necessary by calling: Diane Felt, 303/ ; Byron Bowsher, 303/ ; or, Glenn Tuthill, 720/ While there is no cost, donations will be requested at the event. UPark member, Claud McLain (Grandfather of Celeste Paranjape) invites everyone to his piano performance on Saturday, September 19 at 6pm in the Sanctuary. A free will offering will be taken.

5 WORLD CAFÉ NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: World Café is an informal group of Christians from several churches who prepare a meal for international students from DU (and elsewhere) every Thursday during the academic year. We offer friendship and hospitality to students who may be half a world away from their homes. We also provide support to The Foundation Ministry at DU, as we receive day old bread and pastries from the Panera on Colorado Boulevard and share excess with the hungry in Civic Center Park. If you have a heart for student ministry or international ministry, or if you would be able to fix a simple meal for people every other month, please let us know. World Café embodies UPark's four core values: intergenerational, international, interfaith, and inclusive. Please consider volunteering or at least checking out the program some Thursday at noon starting in September. We need additional volunteers to cook to keep the burden as light as possible for our current remaining volunteers. Should you feel called to serve, please contact George Gramer, , GKGJR@AOL.COM. UPark presents a Bible Study based on We Make the Road by Walking, the 2014 Brian McLaren book. Brian McLaren was the 2013 speaker at the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference. He s a prolific writer and a leader in the emergent church movement. There are 52 chapters that cover a large portion of the Bible through large themes: Alive in the Story of Creation; Alive in the Adventure of Jesus; Alive in a Global Uprising; Alive in the Spirit of God. You may participate in the entirety of the study or on a drop in basis. DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Friday Sept. 18 Friday Bible Study with Deacon Debby PB&J Ministry Civic Center Park Saturday Sept. 19 7:45am Food Addicts in Recovery Claud McLain s Piano Performance Sanctuary Sunday Sept. 20 8:30am 11:00am 1:30pm 6:30pm This Week at UPark UMC (Continued) Informal Worship Service Sunday School: children through adult We Make the Road by Walking Study: with Liza Stoltz Hanson Peniel Worship Service Traditional Worship Service Sigma Chi Fraternity Memorial Service Sunday Night Ticket AA We Make the Road by Walking Study: with Rev. Dale Beck Various Rooms Sanctuary Sanctuary, We have three meeting options: Sunday Mornings, beginning September 13 at with Liza Stoltz Hanson in. Geared to young adults, young professionals, young at heart. Sunday Evenings, beginning September 20 at 6:30pm at our with Rev. Dale Beck Tuesday Afternoons, beginning September 15 at 2 pm in our with Rev Debby Lawrence To register, please Diane Felt at dfelt@universityparkumc.org or by using one of the brochures available in the foyers of the Sanctuary or. Participants will appreciate having their own book. These may be purchased at a local bookstore or via Amazon.com. Debby Lawrence has several on hand to purchase for $12. SAVE THE DATE! 2015 DENVER AMERICAN INDIAN FESTIVAL Saturday, September 26, 10am 6pm and Sunday, September 27, noon 6pm Located at Good Shepherd UMC, Thornton. The festival features dancers, drummers, native food, children s activities, and vendors from the Native Community. The October Messenger deadline is this Tuesday, September 15. UPark Youth Group and Their Families It is picnic time, and time to kick-off the UPark Youth Group! Join us on Sept. 27 at UPark for food, fun, and games. Youth and their Families are invited. UPark is providing the food and drinks. We ll meet in after the second service. Let Steve (stevefelt@gmail.com) or Duane (dbuys@universitypark.org) know if you are attending. UPark Youth Group is for youth in middle school or high school.

6 Iman M. Jodeh* Presents: Islam: An American s Guide to Better Understanding September 13, 20, 27 at, 9:30 am & October 4 at 12:00 2:00 pm Located in UPark s Sponsored by the UPark Discernment Group Part 1 September 13: Introduction to Islam: This introductory session will be focused on Muslims and Islam in general in order to create a foundation for the rest of the series. 1. What is Islam and its origins/revelation? 2. What does Islam Mean? 3. Who are Muslims? 4. What do Muslims Believe? a. Articles of Faith b. Five Pillars 5. How does the belief in Abraham, his sons and all Prophets affect Islam today? 6. What Islam is NOT! Part 2 September 20: What Does the Quran Really Say? Delving deep into the Quran, we ll uncover and dispel many stereotypes and myths about practices in Islam and how they are viewed in the West. 1. What exactly is Sharia Law and should the West fear it? 2. Does Islam degrade Women? 3. Why Jihad has become one of the most misused words in the past 14 years? Part 3 September 27: Ancient History vs. Today s Headlines: This section will be spent comparing how Islam was delivered and how it is being applied/practiced today. 1. Historical Islam vs. Islam today 2. How do Muslims practice today vs. historically? 3. Sectarian Differences 4. How does Islamic teachings today morph into things like ISIS? 5. Should the West be afraid of terror groups lead by Muslims? Part 4 October 4: 1. Field trip to Colorado Muslim Society Abu Baker at Duhur (noon prayer) a. Prayer is at 12:49pm b. Departure from UMC is 2. Watch prayer 3. Have a discussion about Islamic practices a. Call to prayer b. How is a mosque run? i.e. zakat, Ramadan *Iman is the Director of a locally based non profit called Meet the Middle East, which aims for foster relationships between the US and the Middle East through education and immersion travel. Friday Bible Study: Bring your own lunch and join Deacon Debby at noon in the each Friday as we chew on the scriptures scheduled to be read and the topic of Rev. Dale Beck s sermon for the coming Sunday. Who knows, you may recognize your insights in his reflection! BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Mark your calendars for the Blessing of the Animals scheduled for 4:00, Sunday, October 4 in the courtyard. Watch for flyers in the next few weeks with more information. Bring your friendly critters as they are valued as part of God s good creation SOUTHEAST DENVER CROP HUNGER WALK: UPark will participate again this year to raise awareness and funds to help end hunger, especially for children. Salem United Church of Christ located at 5300 E Florida will host the walk at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. Watch for a commitment table in the lobbies beginning Sunday September 20 where you can fill out a foot support as you register to walk, contribute a donation, pledge to pray for the walkers or agree to do all three options. KIDS CANS FOR KIDS BRING THOSE ALUMINUM CANS! Our latest can redemption for 2015 resulted in 65 pounds worth $17.30 for aluminum cans and other miscellaneous metals; for a total of $ thus far this year. We will continue to send these funds to the Children s Hospital Chaplaincy Department to supply Bibles for patients and their families including Spanish Bibles and to supply other reading materials for their mobile interfaith book cart. NOTE: Contributors please separate different types of metals as Atlas Metal & Iron Corp the recycle establishment we use requires that the different types are separated, weighed and valued individually. Pick up your newest Member Directory on Sundays either at the Reception Desk or on the table outside of. They are available to UPark Members and folks active in the life of UPark UMC. We have allotted one directory per household.