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1 F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H WORSHIP May 17, 2015 Choir Recognition Sunday Confirmation Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6 welcome PRELUDE Sarabande (Seth Bingham) We Gather Rev. Patricia Farris Ty Woodward, Organist *Processional HYMN #64 United Methodist Hymnal Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty *Call to Worship Wynn Battig, Lay Lector Sing to the Lord all the earth. It is good to praise the Lord and make music to God s holy name. O Most High, we proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night. We come into your presence with thanksgiving, we sing for joy at the works of your hands. *Choral Act of PRaise Let us come into your presence with Thanksgiving, let us make a joyful noise to Him, with songs of praise! *Sharing the Peace of Christ Please greet those worshipping near you. As a courtesy to others, please silence all cell phones/sound-making devices. * Asterisks indicate standing if you are able.

2 CHILDREN S MESSAGe Kurt Poland #2233 The Faith We Sing Where Children Belong This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God s word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong. As the congregation sings, all children are invited to come forward. anthem The Children s Choir/Fang-Ning Lim, Accompanist/Janet Searfoss, Director I See You, God (Mark Burrows) Who says you re invisible? I see you all around. I see you in the starry sky and on the snowy ground. I see you in each tiny flow r and in the tallest tree. I see you, God. You re visible to me. Who says you re invisible? I see you ev rywhere. I see you in the gentle lamb and in the mighty bear. I see you in each drop of rain and in the deep blue sea. I see you, God. You re visible to me. I see you in a hand reached out in friendship. I see you in a baby s smiling face. I see you when your people work together to make the world a better place. Who says you re invisible? I see you more and more. I see you in the miracles that stretch from shore to shore. I see you in the loving eyes of friends and family. I see you, God. You re visible to me. I see you, God. You re visible to me. I Am a Child of God I am a child of God; You are God s child, it s true. Children of God are called to love one another, as Jesus taught to do. As the congregation sings, the children may go to their Sunday School classes. anthem Youth Handbell Choir/Patty Eskridge, Director Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove (arr. Hal Hopson) Our Mission & Common Life Rev. Robert English We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. Thanks be to God! anthem Combined Choirs David Searfoss, Trumpet Praise the Lord with Music (Jay Althouse) We praise the Lord with sounds of music. We praise the Lord with joyful song. We praise the Lord with voice and trumpet. For the Lord of all creation is the Lord of our salvation. Let us sing with voices pure and strong. O, hear the sound of ev ry nation. O, hear the voices ev rywhere. In hymns of praise and adoration we will tell the wond rous story of the Lord who came in glory, and the Christian love that we all share. Sing alleluia to the heavens. Sing alleluia to the sky. We sing to our creator. We sing in one great voice. Sing alleluia, sing alleluia, rejoice, rejoice! We praise the Lord with sounds of music. We praise the Lord with joyful song. We praise the Lord with voice and trumpet. For the Lord of all creation is the Lord of our salvation. Let us sing with voices pure and strong. We praise the Lord with music. Sing praise to the Lord with music! We respond RECOGNITION OF CHOIRS Rev. Farris

3 We Offer Our Gifts & Ourselves Your generous gifts support the ministries and outreach of the church. You may place gifts of cash or checks made out to First UMC in the offering plates as they are passed. You may also give online at any time at or by using the QR code in the insert. Thank you. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts. The offertory A Joyful Alleluia (Cynthia Dobrinski) *Response #94 UMH The Doxology We go forth to serve *hymn #2008 TFWS Let All Things Now Living *BENEDICTION The Amadeus Handbell Choir/Mary Crawford, Director *Unison Prayer of Dedication Rev. English Ever singing God, together we sing praise to your glory. Greet us now in a voice beyond our hearing. Receive our gifts and welcome our giving by a presence far greater than we know. Summon us into joyous harmony, peace and hope. Amen. anthem The Youth Choir/Fang-Ning Lim, Accompanist/Patty Eskridge, Director Sing A Jubilant Song (Dave & Jean Perry) Sing a jubilant song, a jubilant song; A joyous song of praise. Sing a jubilant song, to celebrate life, a jubilant song. One voice, one song of joy proclaim; Alleluia! Of hope and peace for everyman; Al-le, Alleluia! Make a glorious sound, a glorious sound in voices true and strong. Make a glorious sound to Heaven and Earth, a glorious sound. Sing a song, a jubilant song, O sing, a jubilant song, a song a jubilant song O sing a jubilant song. Confirmation (see insert) Quinlan Plukas, Tristan Warren, Cassandra Marie Williams, Jack Enzo Kelley, Madelyn Neva Bisson anthem The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth from Elijah (Felix Mendelssohn) And then shall your light break forth as the light of morning breaketh, and your health shall speedily spring forth then; and the glory of the Lord ever shall reward you. Lord, our Creator, how excellent Thy Name is in all the nations! Thou fillest heav n with thy glory. Amen! *Benediction response The Lord Bless You And Keep You (John Rutter) The Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. Postlude Allegro con brio from Sonata No. 4 in B-flat (Felix Mendelssohn) Ty Woodward Worship concludes with the Postlude music which prepares us to transition from worship to life in the world. You are invited to remain seated until the Postlude concludes, or to exit quietly.

4 SErVICE OF CONFIRMATION May 17, 2015 Confirmands respond with words in bold italics. Congregation responds with words in bold type. INTRODUCTION Rev. Robert English Friends in Christ, we are all received into the church of Jesus Christ through the sacrament of baptism. These persons have found nurture and support in the midst of this family of Christ. Through prayer and study, one comes before this congregation for baptism. Five come before us to reaffirm the covenants made at their baptism. They all stand before this congregation to claim in our presence their relationship with Christ and with the members of the church. They are here for service to Jesus Christ, to utilize the gifts that the Holy Spirit has bestowed upon each of them. With them, we hear today the words of the prophet Micah: God has told you what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with you God? May God cause us all this day to renew our commitments to God in Christ. PRESENTATION TO THOSE BEING CONFIRMED Do you desire to affirm your baptism into the faith and family of Jesus Christ? I do. Do you profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? I do. Do you promise, by the grace of God, to be Christ s disciple, to follow in the way of our Savior, to resist oppression and evil, to show love and justice, and to witness to the work and word of Jesus Christ as best as you are able? I promise, with the help of God. Do you promise, according to the grace given you, to grow in the Christian faith and to be a faithful member of the church of Jesus Christ, celebrating Christ s presence and furthering Christ s mission in all the world? I promise, with the help of God. O God, known to me in Jesus Christ, I give myself to you as your own, to love and serve you faithfully all the days of my life. Amen. CONFIRMATION Rev. Farris O God, in the grace of Jesus Christ you have accepted this your servant (Name) through the water of baptism. Nourish in him/her the power of your Holy Spirit that he/she may serve you in the world. Amen. (over)

5 PRAYER OF THE CONGREGATION Rev. English Almighty God, who in baptism received these your servants into the church, forgave their sins, and promised them eternal life, increase in them the gifts of your Holy Spirit. Grant love for others, joy in serving you, peace in disagreement, patience in suffering, kindness toward all people, goodness in evil times, faithfulness in temptation, gentleness in the face of opposition. Thereby strengthen them for their ministry in the world; through Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray: 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. WELCOME Michael Lamb, Lay Leader TO THOSE BEING CONFIRMED Do you promise to participate in the life and mission of this family of God s people, sharing regularly in the worship of God, and enlisting in the work of the local church as it serves this community of the world, through your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness? I do. TO THE CONGREGATION Members of the household of God, I commend these people to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect them in love. We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant to participate faithfully in the ministries of the Church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.

6 The Head Usher today is Al Mead. See an usher if you need assistance. Generous gifts to our First UMC Memorial Gift Fund made it possible to fund the long-overdue re-upholstery of our sanctuary pews. We are grateful for this opportunity to upgrade and beautify our sanctuary, providing for the worship of God long into the future here in this space we love so much. Memorial gifts may be made in honor of loved ones. Contact the church office for more details. Flowers at the Reredos: In fond memory of cousin Lois. I grew up with her at grandma s farm, and we spent our maturing years together in Santa Monica, from Christine Stumpf. Flowers in the Narthex: In honor of the First UMC Choir and Westwood UMC Choir, for presenting the Spring Concert of Elijah, from Christine Stumpf. Nursery Care is available in Room 204 in the Education Building. Parents with young children are welcome to worship in the Kids Zone in the narthex. First UMC takes the care and safety of children seriously. We are a Safe Sanctuary congregation. A changing table is provided in the restroom located in the hallway west of the Fireside Room. Please see an usher for directions. To request prayers, please fill in a prayer card found in the pew racks and place it in the offering plate. If there are Prayer Quilts on the north wall of the sanctuary, you are invited to pray over and tie knots on the quilts. Come for refreshments and fellowship in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center after the worship service. We serve Fair Trade coffee. Stop by the Hospitality Table in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center during Coffee Fellowship today to ask about membership. Giving to the church through your will or trust is the most common way to continue your support beyond your lifetime. When your estate plan is prepared, consider a gift. Join the First UMC Legacy Circle. Call the church office or info@santamonicaumc.org. Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Rev. Patricia Farris will preach. Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In May bring canned stews & other meats. Resident Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño West District Superintendent Kathey Michelle Wilborn Senior Minister Rev. Patricia Farris p.farris@santamonicaumc.org Youth & Intergenerational Ministries Rev. Robert English r.english@santamonicaumc.org Children & Family Ministries Director Kurt Poland k.poland@santamonicaumc.org Chaplain in Residence Rev. Keri Olsen k.olsen@santamonicaumc.org Claremont School of Theology Intern Tricia Lindley t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org Business Administrator Christina Eddy c.eddy@santamonicaumc.org Preschool Director Batsheva Spector b.spector@santamonicaumc.org Assistant to the Preschool Director Dane Rold d.rold@santamonicaumc.org Music Director Dr. James Smith Organist Ty Woodward Lead Coordinator Sarah Rold s.rold@santamonicaumc.org Membership and Facilities Coordinator David Penson d.penson@santamonicaumc.org Communications Director Tina Gage t.gage@santamonicaumc.org Communications Coordinator Shalimar Carducci s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org Head Custodian Javier Espinosa God is real. God is love. Every person matters. You matter. Together we can change the world. first united methodist church of santa monica 1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA

7 F O C U S O N May 17, 2015 vacation bible school Vacation Bible School is a worship opportunity that focuses on children but is designed to deepen the broader life of worship in the church as a whole. Children will learn and engage with new and familiar bible stories. They will explore some of the wonders of the natural world and they ll sing & dance to fun and worshipful songs. They will also imagine and build with God in the craft room. Come one, come all! This year s theme is G-Force - God s Love in Action. The lessons will come alive with movement and images of all sorts of kid-friendly transportation, such as skateboards, running shoes, roller blades, and more! Watch the G-Force meter climb, illustrating how God is at work around the world and how God s people are on the move. To register for VBS or to volunteer, contact Sarah Rold at s.rold@santamonicaumc.org. Online registration: VBS runs from Monday July 27 - Friday July 31: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. first united methodist church of santa monica 1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA info@santamonicaumc.org

8 O P P O R T U N I T I E S at F U M C *Westside Food Bank collection for May: Canned stews & other meats. * Sundays at First UMC 8:45 a.m. Youth Handbell Choir Rehearsal, CHR 9 a.m. Lectionary Scripture Discussion, FR 9 a.m. Partnership with God, 101 9:15 a.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal, 300 9:20 a.m. Children s Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 9:30 a.m. Nursery Care, a.m. Worship Service, S 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11 a.m. Fellowship, SH/Alcove 6:15 p.m. UMYF, YL Today - Choir Recognition Sunday Confirmation Last day to apply for Methodist Foundation Scholarships 11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings, SH 2:30-4 p.m. Labyrinth Open for Walking, SH 5 p.m. simple church (formerly Missional Worship Gathering), Chapel 7:30 p.m. Elijah Spring Concert with Westwood UMC/Reception, S/SH Tuesday, May 19 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR Wednesday, May 20 9 a.m. UMW Workparty and Lunch, WR Thursday, May 21 7 p.m. Cross (+)Brew, OS 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir, CHR Sunday, May 24 - Pentecost 11 a.m. Book-of-the-Month Study/Potluck, FR 11 a.m. 20s/30s Young Adult Check-in, Chapel Call for (Gently) Used Books We are currently accepting gently used books to support The Missions Council s Used Book Sale to benefit Imagine No Malaria. Books may be brought to the church office, to any Sunday worship, or call the church office to make pick-up arrangements. Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First UMC s online giving page. Highlights simple church (formerly Missional Worship Gathering) Today Be still, know God. This hectic world doesn t provide much of a chance to follow this commandment. First UMC is offering two more opportunities outside Sunday sanctuary worship to do just this, be still and know God. The First UMC Labyrinth is open for walks from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Then at 5 p.m. Rev. Robert English leads simple church a time for contemplation, community and communion. Do no Harm. Do good. Stay in love with God. Come and see. Spring Concert: ELIJAH - Tonight! The choirs of First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica and Westwood United Methodist Church will combine to present Mendelssohn s oratorio, Elijah. Tonight, 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Admission is free, voluntary offerings will be received. Childcare provided. Reception to follow in Simkins Hall. Book-of-the-Month Study & Potluck - Next Sunday The May book is Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now by Walter Brueggemann. Brueggemann writes about the importance of Sabbath in our fast-paced society, and how it offers us a chance to focus on what is truly important: God, other people, all life. Rev. Patricia Farris leads the lively discussion. Bring a dish to share. Next Sunday, May 24, 11 a.m., in the Fireside Room. Youth Service Project 2015 Fundraiser The YSP team is gearing up for their mission trip to New Orleans July Be sure to attend the Silent Auction Fundraiser, Dinner & Show May 31 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center. To donate items for the Silent Auction, contact Robert English at r.english@santamonicaumc.org. Tickets on sale after worship in the Simkins Hall alcove. Calling All Graduates First UMC wants to recognize all its graduates-of any level! Let Sarah Rold in the church office: ( x106 or s.rold@santamonicaumc.org) know where you re graduating from, your major, and what your future plans are. Save the Date: Summerfest - Sunday June 7. W W W. S A N T A M O N I C A U M C. O R G CHR = Choir Room; CR = Conference Room; CY = Courtyard; FR = Fireside Room; L = Library; MH = Member s Home; OS = Off Site; S = Sanctuary; SH = Simkins Hall; WR = Work Room (UMW)