Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith

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1 Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith Believing Thinking Acting Real Faith for the Real World: Beyond Loneliness Portland s First United Methodist ChUrCh 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, Oregon

2 The Order of Worship Sunday, February 10, 2013 Beyond Belief: Real Faith for the Real World 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 Celebration Michael Keller Genesis Handbell Ringers Karin McDonough, director organ Chimes living & growing in Faith recognition of scouting achievement sharing the PeaCe of Christ Cheryl Bittle, Lay Leader Josh Hauser introit Do Lord and Rise and Shine arr., J. G. Nordwall The Cherubs Nancy Nordwall, director Cheryl Bittle, Lay Leader When our shouts of joy burst into exultant choruses of praise, God hears us. When our cries for help echo in the silence of our hearts, God hears us. When our fears push us closer to the edge of loneliness and our anxiety permeates every groaning breath, God hears us. Whether we are surrounded by noise or surprised by silence, God hears us. God calls us beyond our praise, beyond our cries, beyond our fears, beyond belief. Let us now hear God. Call to worship hymn no. 384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling reception of new members (hymnal Page 38)

3 a Conversation with our Children Rev. Jeremy Smith Children s story Prayer... and all God s children said, Amen. hymn no. 2235b, (verses 1 & 2) We Are Marching Congregational Prayers Rev. Donna Pritchard God of our hearts here we are! We come with thirsty hearts, praying that your Word will satisfy us. We come with aching hearts, praying that your Love will comfort us. share our joy. You are the One who knows our hearts and hears our prayers. So we ask that today you might take us beyond whatever loneliness we fear. Take us beyond the loneliness we endure. Take us all the way beyond it to You, to your love, to our joy. moment of silence Pastor s Prayer and the lord s Prayer Choral amen Hear Us, O Father arr., Knut Nystedt anthem That Lonesome Road arr., Julie Knowles The Chancel Choir Erick Lichte, conductor introducing the scripture scripture Psalm 139:1-18 Rev. Donna Pritchard reflection hymn no. 408 Beyond Loneliness Rev. Donna M.L. Pritchard, preaching The Gift of Love Presenting our gifts offertory Prayer Rev. Jeremy Smith offertory music Crosswind Sandra Tucker jubellation Karin McDonough, director

4 offering response and Presentations of our offerings (hymn no. 578, vs. 4) God of love and God of power, make us worthy of this hour; Offering lives if it s thy will, keeping free our spirits still. God of love and God of power, thou hast called us for this hour. hymn no. 733 Marching to Zion (Please be seated for the benediction and the choral response.) benediction Rev. Donna Pritchard Choral response Go Forth Now and Praise Our God Emma Lou Diemer Postlude Toccata (Premeire Suite) Felix Borowski ( ) Jonas Nordwall, organist and given by Ted & Cyndi Barber in memory of Richard Barber, Sr., Yvonne Barber and Richard Barber, Jr.. Ushers Janet Richards, Pete Klimecky, Brad Graver, Greg Kirchem, Chan Aaby, Judy Bomberger, Paul Ingram Greeters Linda Anderson, Bill Birge, Lois Cameron, Mark Greathouse, Rosemary Dodds, Sandra Howard, Hazelee Stevenson, Beth Iverson Coffee Hosts Stephen Ministry Lay Leaders Richard Allan, Dan Woodward, Cheryl Bittle M U S I C N O T E S Anthem That Lonesome Road by James Taylor and Don Grolnick, arr. by Julie Knowles Walk down that lonesome road all by yourself, Don t turn your head back over your shoulder. And only stop to rest yourself when the silver moon is shining high above the trees. If I had stopped to listen once or twice; If I had closed my mouth and opened my eyes; If I had cooled my head and warmed my heart, I d not be on this road tonight. Carry on, never mind feeling sorry for yourself, It doesn t save you from your troubled mind. Walk down that lonesome road all by yourself, Don t turn your head back over your shoulder. And only stop to rest yourself when the silver moon is shining high above the trees.

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6 F IRST CHURCH February 10-16, 2013 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 8:30 AM Collins AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM The Psalms in Ten Weeks, 110 9:00 AM Christianity in a Changing World, 202 9:00 AM The Gathering, 204 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:15 AM Church Library Open, Library 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 9:30 AM Youth Pancake Prep, Collins Hall 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM Children s SS Pre-K, :45 AM Children sss Kindergarten, :45 AM Children s SS 2nd & 3rd Grade, :45 AM Children s SS 4th & 5th Grade, :30 AM Commons & Pancake Feed, Collins Hall 11:45 AM Music Committee, :00 PM Genesis Ringers, 130 2:00 PM Catching Fire in 50 Days, 110 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 10:00 AM Library Volunteers, Library TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 7:00 PM Stephen Ministries, 134 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 7:00 PM Dream Workshop, 110 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 10:00 AM Shovel & Rake Gang, 110 Games, Gym 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Rehearsal, 202 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 10:30 AM Graceful Aging Fellowship, Fireside Room 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 enclosed Communication Card.

7 THE COMMONS IN COLLINS HALL Coffee today is hosted in Collins Hall today by Stephen Ministry. Today at First Church SIGN UP FOR FAMILY SERVICE NIGHT Family Service Nights are an opportunity for families to come together through fellowship and acts of kindness. Each month, a family will host, providing a location to fellowship and a mission February 23 beginning at 4:00 PM in Room 202. Plan to bring a dish to share in a family potluck Please sign up in Collins Hall today or contact Megan Jones. PANCAKE FEED Come and support the Youth Group s Annual Pancake Lunch fundraiser today after worship. Pancakes, fruit, sausage and coffee are available for a suggested donation of $5. There will be gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Food will be served buffet style in Collins Hall. LENTEN SMALL GROUP Join pastors Donna and Jeremy for this small group experience in spiritual growth, beginning today and ending on Palm Sunday, March 24. We will begin each week with lunch out together after worship and the group session will run from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Contact Rev. Jeremy Smith for more information. Adult Sunday School Classes CHRISTIANITY IN A CHANGING WORLD... is discussing: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion, by Jonathan Haidt, at 9:00 AM in Room 202. THE GATHERING The Gathering is a Sunday morning opportunity for young adults and parents of Sunday School children and meets at 9:30 AM in Room 204. THE PSALMS IN TEN WEEKS... will use Walter Brueggemann s: The Message of the Psalms and meets at 9:00 AM in Room SOMETHINGS! 9:30 AM.

8 We had a HUGE response and these suppers should be lively times of food and fellowship together. As interest grows, we will add more Supper Groups in May, perhaps closer to your home! WEST Our Supper groups are now organized! These groups will meet once in February, March, and April to share a meal and fellowship with one another. There will be a discussion topic and the hope is that the coordinator role would switch each month. Groups have the freedom to do a hosted supper, potluck supper, or eat out at a restaurant. To join a supper group, you must contact the area host. CENTRAL If you live WEST closest to the Beaverton/Hillsdale/Bethany Supper Group is on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Rev. Donna s House in West Beaverton. Contact: Rev. Donna Pritchard dpritchard@fumcpdx.org If you live CENTRAL closest to the West Portland, Raleigh Hills, Sylvan area, February 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM at the Goose Hollow Inn across from the church. Contact: Rev. Jeremy Smith jsmith@fumcpdx.org EAST If you live EAST closest to the East Portland, Gresham, Vancouver area, your Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM at the Olive Garden, 9830 SE Washington, Portland. Hosts are Terry and Carolann Unger. SOUTH If you live SOUTH closest to Tualatin, Lake Oswego, Oak Grove, Clackamas, Milwaukie February 16, 2013 at 6:00 PM at Sweet Tomatoes in Clackamas. Area hosts are Tim Unger and Paul Adams. Please contact the area host to register your attendance prior to the day of the supper. FIRST CHURCH TRAVELLERS LOST IN YONKERS! On March 5, 2013 attend a reading of Lost in Yonkers, by Neil Simon by area professionals. at the Old Church in downtown Portland. We meet at First Church at 9:00 AM and carpool. Following the play we return to the Oregon Culinary Institute for lunch. Registration is $22.00 for the play tickets and lunch with a limit of 20 participants.

9 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, Nursery Staff Custodians Cole and Seth Giandomenico, Adrienne Nelson MUSIC STAFF Executive Director of Music Kelly Qualls, Artistic Director of Music and Organist Jonas Nordwall, First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland, Oregon Phone: 503/ Fax: 503/ Website: Copies of Sunday sermons are our website. Bishop Columbia District Superintendent The Reverend Dr. Lowell Greathouse Goose Hollow Family Shelter visit our website at: Chancel Choir Conductor Handbell Director Nancy Hascall Chancel Choir Section Leaders Carol Young, alto and Assistant Director Mark Woodward, tenor Children s Choir Directors Nancy Nordwall, Cherub (pre-k-grade 2) Karin McDonough, Genesis Ringers (grades 3-5)