First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP. January 19, 2014 n Live a Better Story

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1 First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP January 19, 2014 n Live a Better Story

2 The Order of Worship Sunday, January 19, 2014 Living a Better Story Congregational portions of prayers and responses are in bold type. To avoid disturbing other worshipers, 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 Obangigi Fela Sowanda Jonas Nordwall, organist Organ Chimes Living & Growing in Faith Sharing the Peace of Christ Allison Anderson, Lay Leader Choral Introit Call to Worship Allison Anderson, Lay Leader One: We are gathered again to hear the story. Many: A story that uncovers our competitiveness and invites us to true community, One: A story that uncovers our wrong centering and invites us to a right centering, Many: A story that uncovers our need to hoard and exclude and invites us to share and include. One: We give thanks for this story, for indeed it is my story. Many: It is our story. It is God s story. One: Listen! The story of God is unfolding, and it begins with a song of praise. Hymn No. 577 God of Grace and God of Glory A Conversation with Our Children Children s Story Prayer... and all God s children said, Amen. Megan Jones Hymn No (The Faith We Sing) Congregational Joys & Concerns He Came Down Allison Anderson, Lay Leader

3 Congregational Prayer (adapted from TFWS 2210) Rev. Dick Storment One: Weeping may come in the night, when dark shadows cloud our sight. Many: Joy comes with the dawn; joy comes with the morning sun; One: Sorrow will turn into song, and God s presence makes us strong. Many: Joy springs from the tomb and scatters the night with her song. One: We will rejoice, and give praise, to the One who brings us grace. Many: Joy comes with the dawn; joy comes with every morning sun. Moment of Silence Pastor s Prayer and The Lord s Prayer (UMH 895) Rev. Dick Storment Choral Response Anthem MLK from The Unforgettable Fire Words & Music by U2 Jonathan Green, soloist The Chancel Choir Erick Lichte, conductor Introducing the Scripture Scripture Reflection Matthew 8:23-27; 1 John 4:16b-21 Facing Fear in Your Story The Rev. Jeremy Smith, preaching Rev. Jeremy Smith Hymn No. 533 (The Faith We Sing) We Shall Overcome Presenting Our Gifts Offertory Prayer Rev. Dick Storment Offertory Music A Spiritual Reflection Arr. Moses Hogan Deborah Benke, soloist Doxology and Presentations 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! Hymn No (The Faith We Sing) You Are Mine (Please be seated for the benediction and the choral response.) Benediction Choral Response Rev. Jeremy Smith Postlude Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho Fela Sowanda

4 The altar flowers today are given to the glory of God by Duane and Corinne Paulson in memory of Anton and Maria Sule. Ushers... Cheryl Bittle, Mark Mason, Vatin Spencer, Robert Cannon, Joanne Cannon and Jerry Outslay Greeters... Duane Paulson, Terry and Carolann Unger, Corinne Paulson, Jean Holznagel, Carrie Saito and Al Abe Lay Leaders... Richard Allan, Allison Anderson, Cheryl Bittle Today s Coffee Hour treats are courtesy of Laura Mason and family. Be sure and thank them after worship during coffee hour! If you would like to host, the following dates are open: February 2, 9, 16. See Mark at the Outreach Table today for more information.

5 music notes Anthem MLK with words and music by U2, arranged by Bob Chilcott Sleep, sleep tonight, and may your dreams be realized. If the thunder cloud passes rain, so let it rain, rain down on him. Mm So let it be, So let it be. Offertory A Spiritual Reflection arranged by Moses Hogan Based on: I Am a Poor Pilgrim & Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child I am a poor pilgrim of sorrow, I m tossed in dis wide worl alone. No hope have I for tomorrow, I ve started to make heav n my home. Sometimes I feel like a motherless child, a long way from home. Sometimes I am tossed an driven, Lord, I don t know where to roam. I heard of a city called heaven, I ve started to make it my home. Sometimes I feel like I m almos gone, a long way from home. Hidden Talents? Are you a secret bass player? Did you once play in a garage/school/rock band? Well... we d like to know who you are. We are compiling a list of people who might be willing and able to provide assistance, of a temporary nature, with music as we expand our worship and outreach activities. The Music Committee will be hosting Coffee Hour January 26th and will have a table in Collins to answer questions. Registering in no way commits you to anything but we might have a need you can fulfill. Please visit the table, find a clipboard or leave a note on your communication card. Remember...don t hide your light under a bushel.

6 F IRST CHURCH January 19-25, 2014 Sunday, January 19 8:30 AM Commons AM, Collins Hall 9:00AM Child Care, Nursery 9:00 AM Christianity: From Palestine to Portland, 110 9:00 AM Christianity in a Changing World, 202 9:15 AM Church Library Open, Library 9:30 AM The Gathering, 204 9:30 AM Soundseekers, 136 9:30 AM Cherubs, 206 9:30 AM Chancel Choir, Sanctuary 9:30 AM Youth Confirmation Class, 134 9:30 AM Senior High SS, Megan s Office 10:00 AM Chancel Choir, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM SS Pre-Kindergarten, :45 AM SS Kindergarten, :45 AM SS Grades 1 & 2, :45 AM SS Grades 3 & 4, :45 AM Momentum (SS Grades 5 & 6), :30 AM Commons in Collins 12:00 PM Financial Peace University Preview, :00 PM Genesis Ringers, :00 PM Graduating Seniors Quilt Project, Fireside Room 12:00 PM Reconciling Luncheon, 202 Monday, January 20 Church Offices will be closed in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Tuesday, January 21 11:00 AM Bridge, :30 AM All-Comers Book Club, Library 5:00PM Church & Society, Library 6:00 PM Child Care, Nursery 6:00PM JuBELLation Bell Pickup & Return, 130 6:00 PM jubellation Rehearsal, 202 6:30 PM VIM to Brazil Meeting, 110 7:00 PM Global Missions Meeting, 136 7:00 PM Stephen Ministry Training, Library Thursday, January 23 8:00 AM Shovel and Rake, :00 AM Shovel and Rake Coffee Hour, 110 2:00 PM Naomi Circle, Terwilliger Plaza 5:00 PM Ping Pong, Gym 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00PM Child Care, Nursery Saturday, January 25 10:30 AM Stephen Ministry Training, Library WELCOME We extend a special welcome to our visitors. First United Methodist Church of Portland 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 enclosed Communication Card.

7 TODAY Our Graduating Senior Quilt Project has its first informational meeting TODAY at 12:00 Noon in the Fireside Room. Whether you are quilter or just want to learn how to support this yearly effort to provide homemade quilts to our graduating seniors, come join us for a brief conversation or contact Mary Bywater Cross this week! Financial Peace University Preview Classes. This isn t your typical money class. This 9 week study is practical, entertaining, and fun! Preview classes offered after worship TODAY & 26th in Room 136 and the Wednesday night class begins on January 29th. Today s Coffee Hour treats are courtesy of Laura Mason and family. Be sure and thank them after worship during coffee hour! If you would like to host, the following dates are open: February 2, 9, 16. See Mark at the Outreach Table today for more information. LOOKING AHEAD Winter 2014 Small Groups have begun! We have a brochure available in the Narthex by the TV or online with all the information on our new and recurring groups. Fill out the form and return it to Rev. Jeremy! Our new groups include: Financial Peace University, Wednesday nights beginning January 29th. Preview sessions on January 19th and 26th after church in Room 136. Love To Stay Book Study for couples. Sundays after worship beginning February 2nd. Couples are invited to read together through this book by Rev. Adam Hamilton. Limit is 10 couples so sign up today! Going Deeper United Methodism 101 for Newcomers and Longtimers. Coming this April Public School Project. Volunteering opportunities at William Walker school for Winter 2014! Willamette View Fellowship Group. Sign up for this quarterly fellowship opportunity for our FUMC members and friends! ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Christianity In a Changing World... 9:00 AM/202 The Gathering is a class for parents of children and youth. We have started a new series called, Animate: Bible. It s features famous and emerging speakers who will bring a fresh accessible perspective to the Bible. We meet at 9:30 AM/204. Christianity from Palestine to Portland. Dee Poujade, who spent three months in Palestine/ Israel this past year, will lead this four-week class. Each Sunday in January, 9:00 AM/110

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 Christine Meyer, Administrative Assistant David Jenkins, Facilities Manager Dwight Dragoo, First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland, Oregon Phone: 503/ Fax: 503/ Website: Copies of Sunday sermons are available in the church office or on our website. Bishop Bishop Grant Hagiya Columbia District Superintendent The Reverend Dr. Lowell Greathouse Goose Hollow Family Shelter Brandi Tuck, Executive Director 503/ Manager of Communications & Marketing Kendall Martin, Nursery Staff (503/ ) ext. 216 Michelle Green, Emily Kunkel, Samantha Cerling, Patty Seward, Megan Scott Custodians (971/ ) Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, Seth Giandomenico, Adrienne Nelson, Michael Uriarte visit our website at: MUSIC STAFF Executive Director of Music Kelly Qualls, Artistic Director of Music & Organist Jonas Nordwall, Chancel Choir Conductor Handbell Director Chancel Choir Section Leaders Erick Lichte Nancy Hascall Deborah Benke, soprano Carol Young, alto and Assistant Director Jason Sabino, tenor André Flynn, bass 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)