I shall run and not be weary

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1 Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith Believing Thinking Acting I shall run and not be weary jumping the fence Philippians 4:4-9 Portland s First United Methodist ChUrCh 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, Oregon

2 The Order of Worship Sunday, September 9, 2012 Back In the Saddle again... Rally day! Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost 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 Prelude Praise the Lord With Drums & Cymbals Sigfrid Karg-Elert ( ) Chimes living & growing in Faith Passing the PeaCe Richard Allan, Lay Leader introit Oh Come, Let Us Sing Mark Woodward Richard Allan, Lay Leader In our turning and returning, take us in, And let us go. At the center of our spinning, root us deep, And set us loose. At the still point of your spiral, draw us close, And send us forth. In the passage of the seasons hold us fast, And set us free to live, to love, to rejoice in You, O God. Adapted from Jan L. Richardson Call to worship hymn no. 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee BaCk in the saddle with Christian education a Conversation with our Children Children s story Prayer BaCk in the saddle with Choirs... and all God s children said, Amen! Rev. Jeremy Smith Rev. Jeremy Smith Rev. Donna Pritchard

3 Congregational Prayers Rev. Dick Storment Loving God, open our hearts, so that we may feel the breath and play of your Spirit this day. Unclench our hands, so that we may reach out to one another and touch and be healed. Open our lips, that we may drink in the delight and wonder of life. Unclog our ears, that we may hear your agony in our inhumanity. Open our eyes, that we may see You in friend and stranger. Breathe your Spirit into us, touch our lives with your life, and set us all back in the saddle, back on the path of discipleship, we pray. moment of silence Pastor s Prayer and the lord s Prayer (Hymnal No. 895) Choral amen Psalm 19 Mark Woodward Choral anthem Psalm 150 César Franck The Chancel Choir Erick Lichte, conductor introducing the scripture scripture Philippians 4:4-9 Rev. Donna Pritchard reflection hymn no. 399 Jumping the Fence Rev. Donna M.L. Pritchard, preaching Take My Life, and Let it Be Presenting our gifts offertory Prayer Rev. Jeremy Smith offertory music Shine On Me arr. Rollo Dilworth The Chancel Choir doxology and Presentation of our offerings (hymn no. 94) 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, Alleuia! Alleluia! Alleluia! hymn no. 567 Heralds of Christ (Please be seated for the benediction and choral response.)

4 BenediCtion Rev. Donna Pritchard Choral response Comfort, Lord, My Heart Mark Woodward Postlude On The Trail from The Grand Canyon Suite Ferde Grofé ( ) The altar flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and provided by Norm Zeller in memory of Becky Zeller. The pulpit flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and provided by Jerry & Marilyn Outslay in celebration of their 54th wedding anniversary. The lectern flowers are dedicated to the glory of God and provided Ralph & Sally Bolliger in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary. Ushers Greeters Coffee Hosts Lay Leaders Janet Richards, Pete Klimecky, Brad Graver, Greg Kirchem, Chan Aaby, Judy Bomberger, Paul Ingram Linda Anderson, Shirley Blalock, Rosemary Dodds, Beth Iverson, Diana Sellers, Hazelee Stevenson, Leah Vislisel The Kemling Family Richard Allan, Dan Woodward, Cheryl Bittle

5 Welcome Home Sunday TODAY and chuck wagon Luncheon PRE-KINDERGARTEN Josh & Jennifer Martin Philip & Susanna Greenberg Corey Morris Cheyenne Barber KINDERGARTEN Agnes Zach Charlie Zach Ruthann Panck Janice Gratton Mary Sagura Jim Teisher FIRST GRADE Michael & Paige Davies Paul Terdal Jane Palmer-Wild SECOND & THIRD GRADE Chris & Sara Hale Cheryl Myers Jenny Jennings Brian & Nancy Rea FOURTH & FIFTH GRADE Mark & Laura Mason Martha & Jerry Powell Tim Unger Erin Riley & Bob Fujimoto THANK YOU TO OUR CHILDREN S TEACHERS FOR 2012/2013

6 F IRST CHURCH September 9-15, 2012 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8:30 AM Collins AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM Faith Links, 134 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 SS High School Youth, Youth Room 9:30 AM SS Middle School, 209 9:30 AM Cherub Choir, 206 9:30 AM Soundseekers Choir, 136 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM Children s Sunday School, Various 11:45 AM Commons & Chuck Wagon Luncheon, Collins Hall 12:00 PM Newcomers Lunch, Blue Umbrella in Collins Hall 12:30 PM All-Church Conference, Fireside Room MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 9:00 AM Library Volunteers, Library 7:00 PM Sanctuary Bells Rehearsal, 202 WELCOME TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 11:00 AM Bridge,202 6:00 PM SPRC, 110 6:00 PM jubellation, Fireside 7:00 PM Stephen Ministries, 160 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:30 PM Boy Scouts, 136 & Gym THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 10:00 AM Shovel & Rake, 110 5:00 PM Intergenerational Ping Pong, Gym 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 5:30 PM Young Adult & Young Families Fall Picnic, Beaverton SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 10:00 AM Graceful Aging Series, Fireside Room 2:00 PM Mary Lou Dobbins Memorial Service, Sanctuary 3:00 PM Dobbins Reception, Collins Hall 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 TODAY IN THE COMMONS LEARN MORE AT THE KEMLING FAMILY HOSTS COFFEE HOUR TODAY As you enjoy today s coffee hour, be sure and thank the Kemlings: Angela, Alan, Gabriel, Grace, Max, and Lily for volunteering to host today. And speaking of hosting, see Mark at the Outreach Table to choose the date when you d like to host. It s an easy and fun way to make new friends in the church. Sign up today! JOIN US AT THE FOOD BANK! Church & Society is sponsoring our fall trip to the Oregon Food Bank on Saturday, September 22, We will be helping to repackage bulk food for Oregon s hungry children and adults. Our shift is from 9:00 11:00 AM at the NE Portland location, 7900 NE 33rd. See Mark at the Outreach Table today for more information and to sign up! GRACEFUL AGING COMING SEPTEMBER 15 Graceful Aging Workshops Begin On Saturday Our Eldercare workshops begin this Saturday, September 15, 2012) in the Fireside Room from 10:00 11:30 AM. Join us as Eldercare specialist Jeanette Chardon, MSW walks us through the myriad of issues facing senior adults and the children of seniors as life transitions take place. For complete information, see Mark at the Outreach Table in Collins Hall. September 15 Overview and Introduction September 29 Home & Driving Safety, and the Nitty Gritty of Daily Life October 13 Memorials & Funeral Planning October 27 Advance Directives and Document Care G raceful AGING solutions for quality of life and peace of mind BEGINS SEPTEMBER 15

8 please take note... CONGREGATIONAL MEETING All church members are invited to a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 9, 2012 immediately after worship and our Welcome Home Sunday Luncheon. The agenda is the Strategic Plan, which will be presented, discussed, and offered to a vote by the laity of the that we give notice two Sundays preceding a congregational meeting. Child care will be provided. YOUNG ADULTS & YOUNG FAMILIES FALL PICNIC picnic on Friday, September 14, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Beaverton Park adjacent to the Central Library, SW Hall Blvd between 3rd and 5th Streets. It is the location of the Beaverton where the Farmer s Market. Bring a picnic dinner for your family as we talk about fall activities at First Church. Feel free to drop in anytime! Contact Rev. Jeremy or Megan Tekchandani for more information! A BABY SHOWER October. Please join us for a baby shower celebration and potluck honoring Chelsea Paxton and Rev. Jeremy Smith on Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Room 202, following worship. Please bring your family and an entrée, salad, or side to share. As this is a large celebration, including be available for those wishing to honor the occasion with a monetary gift. Contact Amanda Wilson Varner 503/ amandajwilson@comcast. net or Allison Caruthers ascaru@uoregon.edu 503/ FORUMS AT FIRST First Church Forums are held on Sundays after worship in the Fireside Room. A light lunch and child care are provided. Forums are now once-amonth. The September forum is: COAL EXPORT FORUM - SEPTEMBER 16 Come to a forum after church on September 16, 2012 to learn more about co-founders of the North Portland Coal Committee: sculptor Bonnie Meltzer and longtime activist Richard Ellmyer. Co-sponsored by Planet Church and Oregon Interfaith Power and Light, a project of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.

9 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. FAITHLINKS FaithLinks has begun a study of the book, Praising the Grace of God: The Theology of Charles Wesley s Hymns by Charles Yrigoyen. We meet at 9:15 AM in Room 110. THE GATHERING The Gathering is a new Sunday morning opportunity for young adults and parents of Sunday School children. The class will feature short videos some weeks, do deep bible study some weeks, and always approach relevant Christian topics from a variety of perspectives. This class begins Sunday, September 9, We ll gather at 9:30 AM in Room 204. If you are in the choir, feel free to come by closer to 9:00 AM and our rotating class leaders will give you a brief snippet for your day. Please contact Rev. Jeremy or Megan Tekchandani for info. ALL CHURCH RETREAT: SEPTEMBER Come one, Come all! This fall, join the congregation at Camp Magruder for a soul tending, spirit lifting weekend together in community at the All-Church Fall Retreat. Camp Magruder is a beautiful spot on the coast, a bit south of Rockaway Beach, that has direct ocean access and a fresh water lake on the other side of camp. There will be plenty of room for playing, creating, singing, hiking, watching, listening, and relaxing. This is an intergenerational experience not to be missed. If you would like to come but think you are too old, come anyway. If you want to come but you don t know anybody, you will meet people there. If you want to come but don t like to sing, that s okay too! We are seeking a community of support and fun and you have what it takes to join us. Pricing is as follows: $86 Adult $74 Ages $64 Ages 9-12 $43 Ages 3-8 Age 2 and under are free! Scholarships are available by contacting Megan Tekchandani: mtekchandani@ fumcpdx.org

10 Music Notes Anthem Psalm 150 by Cesar Franck Hallelujah, O Praise ye the Lord, Praise God in His temple, O praise Him for His might, Praise ye Him for His mighty acts. O praise Him, O praise Him according to His majesty. Praise ye Him with the sound of the trumpet, Praise ye Him with the lute and the harp, Praise ye Him with the timbrel, Praise Him with the dance, Praise Him with the organ and stringed instruments,. Praise ye Him upon the loud cymbals. Praise ye Him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. O Praise ye the Lord, Praise God in His temple, O praise Him for His might, Praise ye Him for His mighty acts. O praise Him, O praise Him according to His majesty. Hallelujah! Offertory Shine On Me arranged by Rollo A. Dilworth (b. 1970) Shine on Me, Shine on me, I wonder if the lighthouse will shine on me. Is a light shinin above? Is it shinin above in the heavens for me? I m wonderin if there s a light that is shinin above in the heavens for me. Shine on Me, Shine on me, I wonder if the lighthouse will shine on me. Rollo A. Dilworth is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities and Music Education at the North Park University School of Music in Chicago, Illinois. Like many African-American spirituals, Shine On Me utilizes a text that has multiple meanings. For example, the second line of the text represents a search for guidance and direction on both a physical and a spiritual level. We hope you enjoy the anthem.

11 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 The Reverend Jeremy Smith ext. 224 Minister of Pastoral Care The Reverend Dick Storment ext. 233 Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries Megan Tekchandani ext. 227 Coordinator of Volunteers, Hospitality & Outreach Mark Ohlson ext. 220 Church Administrator Christine Meyer ext. 222 Administrative Assistant David Jenkins ext. 221 Bookkeeper Shirley Blalock ext. 225 Nursery Michelle Green, Andrea Miller, Emily Kunkel, ext. 216 Angie Leon Guerrero, Samantha Cerling Facilities Manager Dwight Dragoo ext. 205 Custodians Robert Ramirez, Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, Cole and Seth Giandomenico, David Jones Music Staff Executive Director of Music Kelly Qualls ext. 235 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) Ronnee Edwards, Sound Seekers (grades 3-5) Karin McDonough, Genesis Ringers and jubellation First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland, Oregon 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 503/ Brandi Tuck, Executive Director