Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith

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1 Order Of WOrship Living a Vibrant Faith Believing Thinking Acting THE POSSIBILITY OF servanthood worthy of our calling Ephesians 4:1-4 Portland s First United Methodist ChUrCh 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, Oregon

2 The Order Of WOrship Sunday, June 9, 2013 VOlunTeer sunday The Art of Possibility 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 organ Prelude Voluntary on Old 100th John E. West ( ) Jonas Nordwall, organist organ Chimes living & growing in Faith sharing the PeaCe of Christ Cheryl Bittle, Lay Leader Choral introit This Little Light of Mine arr., Mark Patterson The Chancel Choir The Cherubs and Soundseekers Choirs Nancy Nordwall, Ronnee Edwards & Erick Lichte, conductors Cheryl Bittle, Lay Leader We have heard about you, God of all power and love. You made the world out of kindness, creating order out of confusion, and bringing possibilities out of limitations. We have heard about you, Jesus of all justice and love. You brought the world back to kindness, offering hope in the midst of despair and inviting us into possibilities beyond fear. We have heard about you, Holy Spirit of all light and joy. You continue to bring us into God s kindness, opening up new possibilities for freedom and wholeness. We have heard about God s presence and possibilities here among us and within us. That is why we come to worship. Call to worship hymn no. 554 (verses 1-4) All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord

3 the reception of new members Gale Harris-Smiley, Charles King, Mike & Lori Koslosky Pam Madaus, and Stacey Phillips a Conversation with our Children Children s story Prayer... and all God s children said, Amen. Megan Jones hymn no (The faith We sing) Halle, Halle, Halleluja (sing two times) volunteers of the year awards Guy Wheaton Award... for exemplary service within this congregation Lewis Hughes Award... for extraordinary service in Portland & the world beyond Wesley Spirit Award... for a rich blending of spirituality & service hymn no (The faith We sing) Halle, Halle, Halleluja (sing one time) Congregational Joys and ConCerns Cheryl Bittle, Lay Leader Congregational Prayers Rev. Jeremy Smith Lead a life worthy of the calling to which you are called, full of possibility for hope. We cannot do this alone, we dare not try this alone, so we gather as God s people. Lead a life worthy of your calling, full of possibility for love and service. We cannot do this alone, so we gather to follow Jesus Way. We cannot do this alone, so we gather in response to the Holy Spirit. moment of silence Pastor s Prayer and the lord s Prayer (Hymnal No. 895) Choral amen Amen Josh Hauser special music Meditation Michael Helman Genesis Handbell Ringers Karin McDonough, director introducing the scripture scripture Ephesians 4:1-4 Rev. Donna Pritchard reflection Worthy of Our Calling Rev. Donna M.L. Pritchard, preaching

4 hymn no. 393 Spirit of the Living God Presenting our gifts offertory Prayer Rev. Jeremy Smith offertory music Fantasy No. 1 in F minor Arnold Sherman doxology and Presentations 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, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! hymn no (The faith We sing) Spirit of God (Please be seated for the benediction and the choral response.) benediction Rev. Donna Pritchard Choral response Psalm 29:11 Tom Iverson Postlude Trumpet Voluntary Jerimiah Clarke ( ) T by Polly Holbrook and Dixee Partee in memory of Dorothy and Alton Partee. by Al & Pat Rieke in memory of Lisa Rieke Vawser. Ushers Janet Richards, Pete Klimecky, Brad Graver, Greg Kirchem, Chan Aaby, Judy Bomberger, Paul Ingram Greeters Bill Birge, Lois Cameron, Jeanette Chardon, Rosemary Dodds, Sandra Howard, Beth Iverson Coffee Hosts Our Lay Leaders Lay Leaders Richard Allan, Dan Woodward, Cheryl Bittle

5 F IRST CHURCH June 9-15, 2013 SUNDAY, JUNE 9 8:30 AM Collins AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM The Way, 110 9:00 AM Christianity in a Changing World, 202 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:15 AM Church Library Open, Library 9:30 AM The Gathering, 204 9:30 AM Sound Seekers Rehearsal, 136 9:30 AM Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 206 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM Children s SS Pre-K, :45 AM Children s SS Kindergarten, :45 AM Children s SS 1st Grade, :45 AM Children s SS 2nd & 3rd Grade, :45 AM Children s SS 4th & 5th Grade, :30 AM Commons in Collins Hall 11:45 AM Reception for Children s Choirs & their Parents, :00 PM Newcomer Lunch, Gather in Collins 12:00 PM Death Penalty Forum, Fireside Room 12:00 PM Genesis Ringers, 130 MONDAY, JUNE 10 10:00 AM Library Volunteers, Library TUESDAY, JUNE 11 11:00 AM Bridge, 202 7:00 PM Stephen Ministries, 160 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 1:00 PM ipad Users Group, 134 6:00 PM Ministries Conference Year End Celebration, 202 7:00 PM Charge Conference THURSDAY, JUNE 13 8:00 AM Shovel & Rake Gang, 110 5:30 PM Ping Pong & Board Games, Gym 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary SATURDAY, JUNE 15 10:30 AM Graceful Aging Fellowship, Fireside Room 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.

6 TODAY TODAY, FOLLOWING WORSHIP... Join us for Coffee Hour today honors our Volunteers of the Year. Join us for cake served by lay leaders, Richard Allan, Cheryl Bittle, and Dan Woodward. Newcomer No Host Lunch today. After worship go to Collins Hall and look for the blue umbrella. We will then go to a local restaurant for lunch. LOOKING AHEAD A Death Penalty Forum will be held today at noon in the Fireside Room. Frank Thompson, the former superintendent of the Oregon Penitentiary System will be our guest speaker. LOOKING AHEAD Intergenerational Bible Study & Breakfast on Sunday, June 16 at 9:30 AM in Collins Hall. Pride Parade on Sunday, June 16. We will worship together and then ride the MAX to march in the Pride Parade. A $3 picnic lunch available. Pop Up Worship... Breaking the Rules through Jazz Worship on Sunday, June 16 at 5:00 PM in the Chapel. Heart of the Gorge Boat Tour registrations are due by June 21 for the July mile round trip tour of the Columbia Gorge. The cost is $62 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES CHRISTIANITY IN A CHANGING WORLD... is discussing the book: American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us, by Robert Putnam, at 9:00 AM in Room 202. THE GATHERING... a Sunday morning opportunity for young adults and parents of Sunday School children, meets at 9:30 AM in Room 204. Final session for the summer. JESUS AND ARCHEOLOGY... will use The Way: Walking the Footsteps of Jesus, meets at 9:00 AM in Room 110. NEW SHORT-TERM CLASSES STARTING JUNE 23

7 INTER- GENERATIONAL BIBLE STUDY & BREAKFAST First Church is a wonderful mixture of all ages. This summer, we will gather people of all ages for a monthly Inter-Generational Breakfast & Study before church. Come for breakfast at 9:30 AM in Collins Hall and stay for an interactive study for all ages. Sunday, June 16 Miracles Sunday, July 21 Prayers Sunday, August 18 Body of Christ Portland s First United Methodist Church J a zz PO AT FIRST CHURCH A SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICE FEATURING A JAZZ BAND LED BY BRANDON NELSON sunday, june 16 5pm in the chapel P UP SUMMERTIME AT FIRST CHURCH July 21 Worship thru Taize Collins Hall August 18 Worship Outdoors Washington Park open to all The foundation of our children s department rests on the shoulders of the many volunteers who provide a loving and safe environment for our students to learn, grow, play, and create an understanding of the Bible and the love of God. Thank you to these diligent teachers of the past year. PRE-KINDERGARTEN Cheyenne Barber Cyndi Barber Sienna Barber Kaia Call Joe Dvorak & Brenda Call Erika Dvorak Philip & Susannah Greenberg Josh & Jennifer Martin Corey Morris KINDERGARTEN Janice Gratton Ruthann Panck Mary Sagara Jim Teisher Agnes Zach Charlie Zach FIRST GRADE Judy Bomberger Sonya Carnes Nelson Cooper Michael & Paige Davies Ryan & Kim Hutchison Nadine Schechtman SECOND & THIRD GRADE Scott Clendenning Chris & Sara Hale Jenny Jennings Cheryl Myers Brian & Nancy Rea FOURTH & FIFTH GRADE Bob Fujimoto & Erin Riley Mark & Laura Mason Martha Powell Tim Unger YOUTH Ted & Cyndi Barber THANK YOU TO OUR TEACHERS

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, Nursery Staff ( ) ext. 216 Michelle Green, Emily Kunkel, Samantha Cerling, Patty Seward Custodians ( ) Robert Ramirez, Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, 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 Bishop Grant Hagiya Columbia District Superintendent The Reverend Dr. Lowell Greathouse Goose Hollow Family Shelter Brandi Tuck, Executive Director 503/ / visit our website at: Chancel Choir Conductor Handbell Director Chancel Choir Section Leaders Erick Lichte Nancy Hascall 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 (grades 3-5) and jubellation (grade 6 - young adults)