Claremont United Methodist Church

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1 Welcome to Claremont United Methodist Church Sunday, September 30, 2018 Mission of Claremont United Methodist Church As followers of Jesus Christ, we are an inclusive community responding to God s love and grace. We nurture one another on our spiritual journeys We work for peace and justice We serve others and God s creation Together, we seek God s creative transformation of the world, and of individual hearts. Adopted by Church Council, September, 2009

2 CLAREMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, :30 a.m. As we quietly prepare for worship: Assistive listening devices and large print bulletins are available from an usher. *Indicates invitation to stand as you are able. Children are always welcome in worship; should you need it, childcare is offered during worship. UMH is The United Methodist Hymnal. TFWS is The Faith We Sing songbook. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Order of Worship PRELUDE (music that leads us into worship as God s people) Chorale Prelude on Cantad al Señor Johannes Mattias Michel *PROCESSIONAL HYMN For the Healing of the Nations UMH No. 428 Please rise at the organ s introduction; everyone sings. pg. 6 *OPENING PRAYER Creator God, we come before You today with open minds and loving hearts. We thank You for the gift of Your creation and all You have given us, but know how often we have failed to care for and protect it. In this moment and for all our moments, we accept Your invitation to discipleship. As we commit ourselves to follow You, we will strive to build a world of love, justice and peace and be better stewards of Your creation. Open us up to recognize all in whom You may be found today. In the wisdom and passion of the young and old, in the lives and energy of the many strangers who strive to protect Your world, that we may work together for the common good of all, and pass on the gift of Your creation to future generations. Amen. 2

3 *THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you! Greet one another in the name of Christ. Join back together when the hymn begins. *HYMN This Little Light of Mine This little light of mine, I m goin a let it shine Everywhere I go, I m goin a let it shine All through the night, I m goin a let it shine SCRIPTURE READING Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 ANTHEM African-American Spiritual Mateo Mamea Old Testament pg. 448, 450 (blue) 554, 557 (red) Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above The Sanctuary Choir Jared Pugh, Sanctuary Choir Director Candidate arr. Phil Mattson SCRIPTURE READING Mark 9:38-50 New Testament pg. 45 (blue) 55 (red) Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN *HYMN How Shall They Hear the Word of God SERMON UMH No. 649 pg. 7 Pastor Mark Wiley Can I Get a Witness? PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD (prayer list on pgs. 4-5) THE LORD S PRAYER (Former Methodist Church from UMH No. 895) Our Father (or Mother, Abba, God, Creator), 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. 3

4 OFFERING OUR GIFTS, TITHES, AND PRESENCE/PRAYER CARDS Please sign the attendance card found in this worship guide. Write prayer requests on the reverse side, and place the card in the offering plate. OFFERTORY Variations on Mit Freuden Zart Jacques Berthier *OFFERTORY HYMN standing; everyone sings. UMH 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! *OFFERTORY PRAYER *HYMN We ve a Story to Tell to the Nations UMH No. 569 pgs. 8-9 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE (music that helps us make the transition to serve the world) Chorale Prelude on Lobe den Herren Johanne Gottfried Walther (You are encouraged to be seated as the cross recesses, and listen for how the Spirit touches us through music. We understand if you must quietly leave. Go in peace.) *The opening prayer is from Music license available in the church office. WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE! Claremont United Methodist Church is a welcoming and reconciling congregation, affirming its ministry with the whole family of God regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, economic situation, or marital status. Claremont United Methodist Church believes its diversity is a blessing through which persons are strengthened to love and serve. A WORD ABOUT THE SOUND SYSTEM: We apologize for the sound issues! Please know that we are in the process of replacing the sound system. Please do not go to the sound booth to talk to the volunteer running sound. They are doing all that they can. Thank you for your understanding! OUR PRAYERS PLEASE keep the church office updated on your loved ones. THE ALTAR PLANT AND FLOWERS this morning are given by Linda Sheldon in celebration of her mom s 97th birthday September 28; and by the Little and Brewer Families in celebration of Leslie Brewer s 95th birthday September 30, and the birth of Les first great-granddaughter, Maya Ruth Ramirez, on September 17. 4

5 THE ROSEBUD on the baptismal font this morning is in celebration of the birth of Maya Ruth Ramirez. Maya is Dave and Melanie Little s granddaughter, JoAnn and Leslie Brewer s great-granddaughter, born to Samantha and Frankie (Little) Ramirez on September 17, NEW TO THE PRAYER LIST: Art Anderson (Howie Yeager s friend); Insar Gohar (studies); Gratitude for Stephen Ministers; Alexander Harris (Sharyn Landers friend); Tricia Heasley (Howie Yeager s niece); Ardys Hunter; Brody Scott (Nancy Goodman s grandson); Ray Scott (Nancy Goodman s son-in-law); Louis Simmons, Christine Shyes, & Loved Ones of Vivian Inez Simmons (former member of CUMC, died on September 19, 2018); World Council of Churches Countries of the Week: Columbia, Ecuador, Venezuela. THE FULL PRAYER LIST, including those who are unwillingly absent, can be found at pgs. 4-5, or you may wish to pick up a copy of the latest issue of The Window from the Narthex. to pg. 3 TODAY AT CUMC ACOLYTES: Clara Lanesskog, TJ Holstrom, Kareen Holstrom, Elizabeth Delgado GREETERS: David and Karen Lull USHERS: Mary Hoffman, Pete Serrano SOUND: Abraham Alobaidi, Nancy Cordova, Joseph Makunga, Brett O Connor, Darryl Richardson, Howard Yeager COFFEE FELLOWSHIP takes place on the patio following worship. Please come and fellowship over a cup of lemonade or Fair Trade coffee or tea. Thank you for all who volunteer to host, especially on short notice! FRAGRANCES IN CHURCH (Men and Women): Please be mindful that someone near you may be asthmatic or have chemical sensitivities. We ask you to avoid wearing strong smelling cosmetics, as they may trigger a terrible reaction from others. Thank you! Children s Ministry on Sundays, TODAY, September 30th Children, preschool through 6th grade, are invited to Sunday School following the Children s Time in worship. All children (kinder-6th grade) are invited to CUMC Kids Choir rehearsal with Katie Ledsinger at 10:50 a.m. in Room 10 TODAY. The Gathering, a group for parents/caregivers/families meets at 10:50 a.m. on the Volleyball Lawn (behind the sanctuary). Come, fellowship, eat, chat discuss lament. whether or not you have children in Kids Choir, and we will make our time meaningful. Childcare provided for preschool children at this time. 5

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10 Calling all YOUTH (6th - 12th grade) TODAY, 10:50-11:30am Youth Round Table, (Sunday School) in the Round Building. TODAY, 11:35am-12pm Youth Chime Rehearsals in the Round Building Tuesday, October 2, 7-8:30pm Youth Group in the Round Building NEXT Sunday, October 7, 9:30am Youth Trip to El Faro, the Border Church, meet in the CUMC Parking Lot (NO Youth Chimes or Round Table on Oct. 7). Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: (336) or swiftharpe@yahoo.com. ADULT MINISTRIES & FAITH FORMATION All are welcome! The Boosters Class meets Sunday mornings at 10:45-ish in the Round Building Rec. Room. All are welcome! The Growing Christians Class meets Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in Room 11. This week, the class continues working to develop suggestions for a study between now and end of Advent. All are welcome! Reading the Bible Together, a weekly Bible study led by the Rev. Mark Wiley and Rev. Martha Morales, meets Wednesdays, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Room 2. All are welcome, whether a beginner with the Bible or a seasoned veteran! Speak to Rev. Martha or Pastor Mark if you have any questions. The Men s Enrichment Group meets on Wednesday October 10, 8:00 a.m. at Mt. San Antonio Gardens in the main dining room. We are discussing our way through the book: Public Faith in Action: How to Think Carefully, Engage Wisely and Vote with Integrity. Come join the fellowship! Contacts: Thom Armstrong and Dick Tipping Life Goes On a newly forming group Part of the human experience is facing death, dealing with loss, and working our way through grief that can, at times, threaten to overwhelm us. We need the comfort and support of our community. With this group, we hope to respond to the needs you or others may have for this kind of support, comfort, and objective information. The theme of the first gathering on October 14 is Caring for Caregivers. Many of us are, or have been caregivers to loved ones facing Parkinson s disease, dementia, cancer, or other chronic debilitating conditions. We care for them at home or at a distance. But who provides needed emotional, spiritual, and even physical support to the caregivers? We ll share some insights in the short informational piece to start the October 14 program. Then we will break into smaller groups for discussion. For Fall 2018, Life Goes On will meet: Sunday, October 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building Sunday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building If you would like to be part of Life Goes On or if you d like more information, please contact Rev. Martha Morales via marthacumc@gmail.com. 10

11 Book Group meets again on Monday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. in the Narthex. The book for October is The Two Ruths by CUMC s own, Martha E. Bellinger. You may purchase this book at a reduced rate in the Claremont UMC office. The book is also available from Amazon. Each soft cover of the book in the church office is signed by the author. All of the author s proceeds from this book will be donated to Claremont UMC s Reconciling Committee fund. Even if you do not belong to the Book Group, this is a great historical novel of two Methodist Women (starting before 1968), who become life companions and must find a way to live in rural America, hiding in the closet. Leader: Martha Bellinger. Please come, even if you are not able to finish the book. All are welcome! Contacts: Peggy Williams & Wilma McLeod WAYS TO GET INVOLVED WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 2018 The World Communion Sunday special offering funds graduate racial-ethnic World Communion Scholarships, with at least half of the annual amount reserved for ministries beyond the United States. Donations also enhance the undergraduate U.S. Ethnic Scholarship and Ethnic In-Service Training programs. To give, use the offering envelopes provided on October 7, or make your checks out to CUMC with World Communion Sunday on the memo line, or give online at The Mission Connection The Hunger Walk netted $590 a week ago with 8 participants; $5144 was raised in the Border Ministries effort last Spring; Matching Funds from bank rental was $4250 A youth peace intern was sponsored: $1500 $3947 was sent to the Rev. Guillermo Navarette, who provides services for deportees in Tijuana; $3947 was sent to the Joint Commission in our continued support of building construction for Dios es Amor, our sister congregation; The piñata was a part of the Sister Church celebration, which took place on August 12th. ~Al Streyffeler, Missions Chair Share the Gift of Hospitality on Sundays: Please consider greeting before worship, or hosting coffee fellowship following worship. All you need bring is your wonderful self! Please sign up in the Narthex. Thank you! Have you ever thought about ushering Ushers welcome you to worship, hand you a bulletin, coordinate the offering, and tidy up after worship. We have openings to usher all of September, January, and May AND all of November, March, and July. Please contact Jessica Johnston, CUMC s Office Administrator, (909) or churchoffice@claremontumc.info if you are interested. Thank you to all of our ushers! 11

12 Sunday worship is usually recorded on CD each week. If you d like a copy, a donation per CD is accepted. Contact the CUMC office, churchoffice@claremontumc.info. Thank you! United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Responds Hurricane Florence in the Southeast United States and Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines As many storms threaten different areas around the world, UMCOR and its partners prepare to respond. Please pray for the areas affected and consider a gift to UMCOR Disaster Response. 100% of your gifts go directly to relief efforts in these areas. If you d like to make a gift, make your check payable to CUMC with UMCOR on the memo line. Thank you! Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport! League of Women Voters Voting is Your Voice! an announcement from CUMC s Creative Peacemaking Committee and the League of Women Voters The last day to register to vote for the November 6 election is October 22, Are you registered? Check your status at Not registered? Visit Between October 1 and November 6, the League office will be staffed Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. The Pen is Mightier than the Sword Send a letter for Amnesty International! Letters for September are on the front desk in the Narthex. Attached to each packet of letters is information on each letter. Please mail the letters by the end of the month. International postage is $1.15 per letter. Thank you! UPCOMING EVENTS STANDING TOGETHER: A dialogue between local Muslims and Christians Mondays, October 1 (Narthex), 15, 19, November 12 and 26 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The sixth gathering will be a dinner gathering on either December 3 or 10. Come, enhance mutual understanding, respect, appreciation, and support between our two faiths. Come, break down dehumanizing stereotypes and engage with one another. To join or find out more information, please contact Mrs. Rehana Mowjood, mowjood@yahoo.com, or Rev. Martha Morales, marthacumc@gmail.com. 12

13 What About Our Money? A Faith Response United Methodist Women invite ALL women to attend this study, exploring how we relate to money within the context of our faith. You may also discover how to live closer to God and God s people. The study will be during Deborah Circle and Running in Circles. The remaining sessions will be held: October 4, 7:30 p.m.: Session II at Susan Hume s home October 30, 7:00 p.m.: Session III at Clara Soto Ivey s home November 8, 7:30 p.m.: Session IV at Susie Holway s home Sunday, October 14 at Claremont UMC and beyond Life Goes On, a new small group meets for the first time on Sunday, October 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building. See page 10 for more details! Meet & Greet Claremont s City Council Candidates at 11:00 a.m. on the patio. We apologize for the overlap with Life Goes On! This was the only Sunday we could make it work for the candidates to come. Commission on the Way Forward with Bishop Grant Hagiya from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Cucamonga, 7690 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA: All are welcome! Bishop Hagiya will speak on the Way Forward decision and listen to your concerns and questions. 13 continued >

14 The Agenda for the Interfaith Walk and Rally for Peace: 4:00 p.m. Opening Program at Islamic Center of Claremont (3641 N. Garey Ave.) 4:15 p.m. Walk departs 4:30 p.m. City of Knowledge Islamic School (3285 N Garey Ave.) 5:00 p.m. Arrive Temple Beth Israel (3033 N. Towne Ave.) 6:00 p.m. Arrive Claremont United Church of Christ via Pilgrim Place, Claremont Village. *A communal meal will be served at the end of the walk. THIS WEEK AT CUMC Sunday, September 30, :15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care Room 3 9:30a Worship Sanctuary 9:50a Children s Sunday School Class Locations: Preschool-Kindergarten Yellow Room Grades 1-3 Round Building, Room 25 Grades 4-6 Round Building, Room 23 10:30a Coffee Fellowship Patio and Narthex 10:45a Youth Round Table (Sunday School) Round Building 10:45a The Boosters Class Round Building Rec. Room 10:50a CUMC Kids Choir Room 10 10:50a The Gathering Volleyball Lawn 11:00a The Growing Christians Class Room 11 11:35a CUMC Youth Chimes Rehearsal Round Building 4:00-5:00p Girl Scout Daisy Troop Narthex 5:00-7:00p Girl Scouts Narthex Monday, October 1, :30-4:00p Stephen Ministry Room 2 4:30p Uncommon Good SAT Prep Round Building 6:15p Al Anon Room 11 7:00p Standing Together: Christians & Muslims Narthex 7:00p Staff Parish Relations Committee Room 2 Tuesday, October 2, :30a Cherub Chapel The Preschool at CUMC 7:00p Worship Commission Narthex 7:00-8:30p Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Round Building 7:00p Odd Tuesday Music Jam Room 10 Wednesday, October 3, :30a Cherub Chapel The Preschool at CUMC 9:00a The Window mailing Narthex 9:45-10:45a Bible Study: Reading the Bible Together Room 2 5:00-7:00p Youth Theatre Works Rehearsal Sanctuary 6:30p Women s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 14

15 8:00p Gay Men s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 Thursday, October 4, :00a Worship Design Team Pastor Mark s Office 5:00-7:00p Youth Theatre Works Rehearsal Sanctuary 6:00p Circuit Ringers Rehearsal Room 11 7:30p Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Room 10 7:30p Running in Circles: What About Our Money session II Susan Hume s Home Friday, October 5, :30-7:30p Girl Scouts Narthex Saturday, October 6, :30a 7th Day Adventist Worship & Study Rooms 11 & 16 Sunday, October 7, 2018 World Communion Sunday ~ Holy Communion 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care Room 3 9:30a Worship Sanctuary 9:30a Youth Depart for El Faro CUMC Parking Lot 9:50a Children s Sunday School Class Locations: Preschool-Kindergarten Yellow Room Grades 1-3 Round Building, Room 25 Grades 4-6 Round Building, Room 23 10:30a Coffee Fellowship Patio and Narthex NO Youth Round Table (Sunday School) 10:45a The Boosters Class Round Building Rec. Room 10:50a CUMC Kids Choir Room 10 10:50a The Gathering Volleyball Lawn 11:00a The Growing Christians Class Room 11 11:00a Reconciling Congregation Committee Room 2 NO CUMC Youth Chimes Rehearsal 5:00-7:00p Girl Scouts Narthex Deadline: The Window October 17 issue * Pastor Mark Wiley will be on vacation October Large Print Bulletin available ONLINE at claremontumc.net/cumc/newsletters/. Wi-Fi ID: C.U.M.C.3 and password: cumcmain. Remember your attendance card. 15

16 Ministers: The Whole Congregation Clergy and Staff The Rev. Mark Wiley ~ Lead Pastor x224 The Rev. Martha Morales ~ Minister of Education and Caring Ministries x231 Jessica Johnston, M.Div. ~ Church Administrator x222 Genaro Cordova ~ Facilities Engineer Jeri Bollman, M.S. ~ Director: CUMC Preschool, Sara Swift Tharpe, M.Div. ~ Director: Children s and Youth Ministries Katie Ledsinger ~ Organist; Director: The Circuit Ringers, CUMC Kids Choir, Youth Chimes Dr. Barbara Durost ~ Drama Coordinator, Interim Sanctuary Choir Director Haylee Coburn ~ Director: Preschool Music Marie Soltero and Elizabeth Slater ~ Nursery Attendants Mateo Mamea ~ Sunday Custodian Linda Sheldon ~ Wedding Coordinator Leeann Nabors ~ The Clinebell Institute, Located in the California Pacific Annual Conference The Rev. Dr. Grant J. Hagiya ~ Resident Bishop The Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon ~ East District Superintendent In covenant with United Methodist Missionaries Mozart Adevu ~ West Africa Stephen Copley ~ Arkansas In covenant with Dios es Amor Methodist Church ~ Tijuana, Mexico Nurturing spirits Working for justice Serving others and creation ~ churchoffice@claremontumc.info Office: Fax: Toll Free: W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711