Our Mission Statement

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1 1501 University Avenue, Lubbock, Texas Phone: (806) Fax: (806) facebook.com/st.johnslubbock Our Mission Statement The mission of St. John s United Methodist Church is to worship and serve God with open hearts, open arms, and open minds. To respond to this calling, we will nurture each other in the Christian faith, we will work so that all people can experience God s love, and we will examine critically and respond prayerfully to the difficult issues that face us.

2 Welcome to All Welcome to St. John s United Methodist Church. If you are a first-time attendee or a long-time member, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. Please feel welcome to attend St. John s 101, our informational class for visitors at 9:15 a.m., located in room 219. Information about upcoming events is located in the back of this bulletin. For more information about ministries or membership at St. John s, please: Visit our website at Facebook.com/ St.JohnsLubbock Contact our office at openminds@stjohnslubbock.org Call us at (806) If you are black, brown, white or anything in between, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. If you are gay, straight, bisexual, lesbian, or transgender you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. If you are a Native American or an immigrant friend, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. If you are lay or clergy, male or female, gender neutral or non-binary, young or old, abled or differently-abled, rich or poor, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. No matter what you believe or what you doubt, no matter what you count on, or what you question, you are not only welcome here, you are celebrated here. In this space we acknowledge that you are a gift of the Creator, and an individual wonder of God s creation. Together, we are family of God, because we are gathered in the name of the One who makes us one. Thank you for being here. Please make yourself at home. We are so happy to share this time of worship with you. 1 Digital Bulletin You can view a digital version of the worship bulletin on your tablet or smart phone. Download a free QR code reading app, then scan the QR code below, or visit: bulletins to access this and past bulletins. Bulletin Notes Items marked in bold print are spoken by the congregation. *Indicates the congregation is invited to stand as able. Bulletins may be recycled in the baskets located near each entrance to the sanctuary. Children in Worship We welcome children in worship and have children s worship kits available at each entrance to the sanctuary. As you leave, please return the kits to their racks. A Friendly Reminder Please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices. Special Assistance Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available from the ushers at each entrance to the sanctuary. Information for our Guests Welcome! We are grateful that you ve chosen to worship with us this week. Please let us know who you are by signing the Fellowship Pad that will be distributed by the ushers during the Gathering.

3 Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 The Worship of God - 8:15 a.m. Service Gathering ENTRANCE Prelude Clint Barrick Communion Alexander Guilmant ( ) *Call to Worship One: We are here to celebrate Christ s presence and to affirm the gifts of love, hope, joy and peace. All: Here, together, we discover meaning, the power of love, and a new life of faith in God through Jesus the Christ. One: To the place and time God has brought us. God is with us in community, in trust, in hope. All: With neighbor and friend and with strangers also, as family-in-the-making we come together to worship and give God praise. One: May God s spirit rest upon us, as we lift our hearts to God. *Hymn, No In the Midst of New Dimensions The Faith We Sing NEW DIMENSIONS PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE New Testament Lesson Acts 2:42-47 N.T. p. 120 The word of the Lord. The good news of Christ. Alleluia! Amen. Sermon Migration Rev. Kevin Young Act of Praise Jarrett Hatcher, bass Abide With Me Samuel Liddle ( ) arr. Neil Jenkins Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens: Lord with me abide; when other helpers fail, and comforts flee, help of the helpless, o abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away; change and decay in all around I see: O thou who changest not, abide with me. I need thy presence every passing hour: What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 2

4 Communion Please approach the altar using the center aisle. You may kneel or stand at the communion rail. Please speak your name to the servers so that you may receive the bread and cup by name. We receive by intinction. (As you receive the bread, hold it until the cup is offered. Dip the bread into the cup and then eat.) When you are ready, you may return to your seat using the side aisles. If you are unable to come to the altar, please tell an usher so that we may serve you in your seat. Our communion bread is free of both gluten and egg. All people gathered to worship God are invited to receive the bread and the cup. I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death s sting? Where grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes, shine through the gloom and point me to the skies: Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION Taking the Bread and Cup The Great Thanksgiving, No. 15 The Lord s Prayer Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Giving the Bread and Cup *Hymn, No. 549 Where Charity and Love Prevail SENDING FORTH United Methodist Hymnal ST. PETER *Dismissal with Blessing One: We leave this place not as people who have all the answers. All: We leave this place not as people who are holier than others. One: We leave this place as people who have been shown a grace, a calling and a Servant of servants who has changed our lives forever. All: We're filled with a joy that's too great to be kept to ourselves. One: Then go forth to share. Go forth as children of God. All: Amen. (Please be seated for the postlude.) Postlude Clint Barrick Prelude in C Major J. S. Bach ( ) WORSHIP LEADERS & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 3 Senior Pastor Associate Pastors Associate Pastor of Student Ministries Director of Music Ministries Director of University Ministries Director of Youth Ministries Director of Children s Ministries Organist Finance Manager Office Administrator Receptionist Facilities Supervisor Facilities Assistant Childcare Director Communion Stewards Kevin Young Daniel Echols & Ann Akin Shiloh Morris Justine Halamicek Alexandra Mindiola SyLinda Evans Lindsey Sobehrad Clint Barrick Emily Johnson Amy Aiello Bailey Skinner David Cranford John Dotts Trisha Castillo Roy Goodloe & Bobby McMillan

5 Fourth Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 The Worship of God - 10:30 a.m. Service ENTRANCE Gathering Rev. Daniel Echols Prelude Clint Barrick Communion Alexander Guilmant ( ) *Call to Worship Charlotte Sessom One: We are here to celebrate Christ s presence and to affirm the gifts of love, hope, joy and peace. All: Here, together, we discover meaning, the power of love, and a new life of faith in God through Jesus the Christ. One: To the place and time God has brought us. God is with us in community, in trust, in hope. All; With neighbor and friend and with strangers also, as family-in-the-making we come together to worship and give God praise. One: May God s spirit rest upon us, as we lift our hearts to God. *Processional Hymn, No In the Midst of New Dimensions The Faith We Sing NEW DIMENSIONS PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE Witness with our Children Hymn, No. 405 Seek Ye First VelvetLee Finckbone United Methodist Hymnal SEEK YE Verse 1: Seek ye first the kingdom of God and God s righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia! Verse 2: Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek and ye shall find; knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia! Verse 1 sung as the children gather. Verse 2 sung as the children depart. New Testament Lesson Bobby McMillan Acts 2:42-47 N.T. p. 120 The word of the Lord. The good news of Christ. Alleluia! Amen. 4

6 Act of Praise Jarrett Hatcher, bass Abide With Me Samuel Liddle ( ) arr. Neil Jenkins Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens: Lord with me abide; when other helpers fail, and comforts flee, help of the helpless, o abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away; change and decay in all around I see: O thou who changest not, abide with me. I need thy presence every passing hour; What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death s sting? Where grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes, shine through the gloom and point me to the skies: Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Sermon *Hymn of Response, No. 549 Where Charity and Love Prevail Migration Rev. Kevin Young United Methodist Hymnal ST. PETER Online giving is possible through our website at stjohnslubbock.org/giving or you can scan the QR code below. Did you know the offerings from communion Sundays go to our assistance fund? This contribution helps us help others. Offering Prayer of Dedication Rev. Kevin Young Offertory Anthem Chancel Choir O Sacrum Convivium Marc-Antoine Charpentier ( ) Kameryn Mattingly, Madeleine Caffey, Nathan Thorp, and Jarrett Hatcher, quartet Benjamin Hawkinson, guest conductor O sacrum convivium, in quo Christus sumitur; recolitur memoria passionis ejus; mens impletur gratia; et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur. Alleluia. O sacred banquet, wherein Christ is received; the memorial of his passion is renewed; the soul is filled with grace; and a pledge of future glory is given to us. Alleluia. 5

7 *Doxology and Presentation of Gifts Hymn, No. 94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION United Methodist Hymnal LASST UNS ERFREUEN Taking the Bread and Cup Rev. Daniel Echols The Great Thanksgiving, Musical Setting E, p. 24 United Methodist Hymnal Giving the Bread and Cup Music for Communion Communion Anthem Choral Scholars If Ye Love Me Thomas Tallis (c ) If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, That he may bide with you forever; E en the spirit of truth. Hymn, No (sung twice) Come to the Table The Faith We Sing TABLE OF MERCY Communion Please approach the altar using the center aisle. You may kneel or stand at the communion rail. Please speak your name to the servers so that you may receive the bread and cup by name. We receive by intinction. (As you receive the bread, hold it until the cup is offered. Dip the bread into Reception of New Members: the cup and then eat.) When you are ready, you We may rejoice return to welcome to your seat you as members using the of Christ s side aisles. holy Church, If you and are we unable bid you to come welcome to the to altar, St. John s please United tell an Methodist usher so Church. that we With may you we renew serve you our in vows your to seat. uphold Our it communion by our prayers, bread our is presence, free of our both gifts, gluten our and service, egg. and our witness. Hymn, No. 636 Christian People, Raise Your Song Hymn, No. 614 For the Bread Which You Have Broken United Methodist Hymnal AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM United Methodist Hymnal FOR THE BREAD All people gathered to worship God are invited to receive the bread and the cup. *Acts of Faith *Hymn of Faith, No Together We Serve Reception of New Members SENDING FORTH The Faith We Sing SAN ANSELMO *Dismissal with Blessing Rev. Daniel Echols One: We leave this place not as people who have all the answers. All: We leave this place not as people who are holier than others. One: We leave this place as people who have been shown a grace, a calling and a Servant of servants who has changed our lives forever. All: We're filled with a joy that's too great to be kept to ourselves. One: Then go forth to share. Go forth as children of God. All: Amen. (Please be seated for the postlude.) Postlude Clint Barrick Prelude in C Major J. S. Bach ( ) Please come forward as we sing the Hymn of Faith: to renew baptismal vows. (Please make prior arrangements with the pastor.) to join St. John s by profession of faith, transfer of vows, or by association or affiliation. (Please fill out beige card and give to pastor.) to receive a parting blessing. Reception of New Members: We rejoice to welcome you as members of Christ s holy Church, and we bid you welcome to St. John s United Methodist Church. With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness. 6

8 ANNOUNCEMENTS St. John s Organ Project We have raised $63, of our $70,000 goal. Work on the organ begins tomorrow! Stay tuned for updates. If your contribution is $10,000 or $1, we would love for you to have ownership of this project. Your gift can be a one-time donation or in installments. To learn more about our St. John's organ, please visit Spirit Wind in June We are excited to host Spirit Wind for a concert on Sunday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m. They have their tour bus for transportation and the youth are providing a meal. We have hotel rooms booked for them that night, so if you would like to donate money to help fund those rooms, please drop it by the church office or place it in the offering plate. (Include "Spirit Wind Hotel" in the memo of your check.) Please join us on the evening of June 11 for great music! Spirit Wind will also use our building for their Pre-Tour Rehearsals June 4-8. We have hotel and meals covered, but if you are willing to help with transportation we could use some volunteers. We are looking for drivers June 4-8. Times for those dates will be determined as we get closer. If you are interested in driving please Justine Halamicek at j.halamicek@stjohnslubbock.org. 7

9 ANNOUNCEMENTS 2017 Annual Conference The Northwest Texas Annual Conference will be June 8-10 at the Overton Hotel, located at 2322 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX, If you are interested in attending, you may register at There will also be a Pre-Annual Lubbock District Conference Meeting tomorrow, Monday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at First UMC Lubbock. The meeting is open to any members of the congregation who want to attend. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the church on a district, as well as conference level. Confirmation We are excited to announce that our Confirmation Class of will be recognized for completing the Confirmation course on Pentecost Sunday, June 4. Please join us to celebrate! There will be no 8:15 a.m. service on Pentecost Sunday. The white rose on the altar is in honor of the birth of John Curtis Sobehrad, son of Lindsey and Lane Sobehrad. 8

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS Summer Act of Praise Have you ever considered sharing your musical gifts on Sunday mornings? We are looking for volunteers to offer acts of praise this summer. The act of praise is presented in the 8:15 and 10:30 services. If needed, an accompanist will be provided for you. We have openings May- August. Visit the website below for more information or to sign up! for more information. Please hold the following people in prayer: 9 Members: Family of Tess Jackson Family of Genoveve Garza Rubio St. John's Homebound Friends and Family: Mandi Stanley Haylee Scheiber Food Voucher Clients

11 ANNOUNCEMENTS Graduation Sundays May 14 at 10:30 a.m. University Graduation Recognition May 21 at 10:30 a.m. High School Graduation Recognition Join us as we celebrate our university and high school graduates during these worship services. Are you a graduate? Contact the church office at openminds@stjohnslubbock.org so we have an accurate list. We don't want to leave anyone out! We would like to recognize graduates from December 2016, May 2017, and August Graduates are invited to wear their graduation regalia for their graduation service. All-Church Potluck There will be an all-church potluck on Sunday, May 21, after the late service to celebrate graduations. Please bring your favorite dish to share. All food types are needed: meat, bread, sides, and desserts. Lubbock Interfaith Dialogue Lubbock Interfaith Dialogue s (LID) monthly noon meeting on May 11 will feature Erin Shaw on the topic Interrogating the Divine: How can a good and powerful God allow evil and suffering? Discussion will be based on Bart Ehrmen's book, God's Problem. The one-hour meeting will be held in the conference room. This free event is open to all. People of Faith Against Death Penalty The People of Faith Against the Death Penalty group holds prayer vigils in front of St. John's from 5:45-6:15 p.m. on the night of executions. Some of the upcoming vigils scheduled are: 05/16/2017 Tilon Carter 05/24/2017 Juan Castillo 06/28/2017 Steven Long 07/19/2017 Kosoul Chanthakoummane Please contact Deborah Randolph Bratcher at poetess54@yahoo.com for more information. 10

12 THIS WEEK AT ST. JOHN S Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :15-9:15 Communion Worship 9:15-10:15 Sunday School Hour 9:15-10:15 St. John's 101 Garden Room 10:30-11:30 Worship Service 11:30-12:30 University Weekly Gathering 212 5:00-6:00 SPRC Committee Meeting 122 Conference 5:00-6:00 Sunday Group 111 5:30-7:00 UM Youth 212 7:00-8:00 Joyful Noise Handbell Choir Rehearsal Bell Choir Room 6:00-7:30 Literacy Lubbock ESL Class 111 6:30-7:00 Lubbock District Conference at First UMC Lubbock 7:30-9:00 Boy Scout Troop 406 Scout basement 9:00-10:00 Staff Meeting :45-1:30 time for Food Voucher clients 1:30-2:30 Tuesday Food Voucher program Garden Room 5:00-6:00 Gregory Brookes Studio Class 5:30-7:00 Legal Clinic Garden Room 5:30-7:00 Trustees Committee Meeting 115 7:00-9:00 PFLAG Gender Spectrum Support Group 122 Conference 7:00-8:00 Justine s Voice Studio Rehearsal 9:30-11:30 UMW General Meeting 122 Conference 10:00-11:00 Weekly Staff Leadership Development Library 6:00-8:00 Chrismon Beaders 122 Conference 6:15-7:15 Prayer Shawl Ministry 116 6:15-8:15 Theology Group 111 7:30-9:00 Chancel Choir Choir Hall 9:30-12:00 Quilters :00-1:00 Interfaith Dialogue 122 Conference 5:30-7:00 Finance Committee 219 6:00-7:30 Literacy Lubbock ESL Class 111 7:00-8:00 South Plains Advocates for Rights and Community Garden Room 7:30-8:30 Bryan Fleming Rehearsal 8:00-6:00 Tornado Roundup Garden Room 4:30-5:30 Justine s Voice Studio Recital St. John s United Methodist Church has been affiliated with Reconciling Ministries Network since 1998, when we adopted a statement affirming the sacred worth of all God s children, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. We celebrate our diversity, and we welcome all people to join us in our journey together toward greater understanding and mutual respect.