Claremont United Methodist Church

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1 Welcome to Claremont United Methodist Church Sunday, October 14, 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 Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost October 14, :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. The Order of Worship WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE (music that leads us into worship as God s people) Prelude, Tune, and Ostinato *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Take My Life, and Let It Be Please rise at the organ s introduction; everyone sings. *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: As we gather this morning, we know you, O God, love us without limitation or conditions. You invite us to accept and value others as you do us. People: But we get distracted. They don t really look like us. They don t act like us. They are too different, too rude, or too weird. Leader: We know you invite us to sing your praises in acts of worship, justice, and mercy. People: But we get distracted. There are too many demands on our time, too much to do to just stay afloat. So we look to our needs, our own survival. Leader: We know you, O God, are with us on our journey and encourage us to follow your path. People: But we get distracted. We focus on our hurts. We linger on things that did not go as we had hoped. We seek comfort rather than the journey. 2 John Eggert UMH No. 399 pg. 6

3 Leader: Distract us, O God, from our distractions. Fill our hearts with your love for others. Inspire us in worship so that we seek to reach out to others. Make us aware of all the ways your Spirit guides us so we will stay on your path. Be our holy distraction from all of life s distractions. Amen. *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 Lead Me, Lord UMH No. 473 pg. 7 Alfred Cramer New Testament pg. 220 (blue) 267 (red) SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 4:14-16 ANTHEM Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. James Mulholland The Sanctuary Choir Barbara Durost, Interim Sanctuary Choir Director SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:17-31 New Testament pg. 46 (blue) 56 (red) Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN *HYMN Would I Have Answered When You Called SERMON TFWS No pg. 8 Pastor Mark Wiley Blinded by the Gold PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD (prayer list on pg. 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 Duo, Paraphrase, and Ritornello *OFFERTORY HYMN standing; everyone sings. 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! John Eggert UMH No. 94 *OFFERTORY PRAYER *HYMN The Summons TFWS No pg. 9 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE (music that helps us make the transition to serve the world) Leggiero and Finale John Eggert (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.) *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. ALL OF KATIE S MUSIC this morning is from John Eggert s Partita on Nettleton. A WORD ABOUT THE SOUND SYSTEM: We apologize for the sound issues! We are in the process of replacing the sound system. Please do not go to the sound booth. The volunteers in the booth do all that they can. Thank you for your understanding! 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! 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. 4

5 OUR PRAYERS PLEASE keep the church office updated on your loved ones. THE ROSEBUD ON THE BAPTISMAL FONT this morning is in celebration of the birth of Marquis Hughes Sorensen on October 5, Marquis is the great-grandson of Lee and Herb Boss, born to Lee and Herb s grandson, Skylar, and his wife, Ayesha. NEW TO THE PRAYER LIST: Georgie (Laura & Lottie Lilley-Coles friend); Richard & Vivien Bruner; the Campo-Poe Family; Hurricane Michael Victims; Joan Weiss (Laura Lilley-Coles mother); World Council of Churches Countries of the Week: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico. 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: Ava Verhoeven, Eleanor Kang Cramer, Clara Lanesskog, Nick Lanesskog GREETERS: Marian Brown USHERS: Robert Rogers, Vic Verhoeven, Curtis Viggers 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. We are grateful for the ministry of Pete Serrano, our host this morning! Children s Ministry on Sundays, TODAY, October 14th 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. VOTER REGISTRATION TODAY and next Sunday, during coffee fellowship you have an opportunity to register to vote. If you have moved, changed your name, or changed your political affiliation, you need to re-register. Please look for the registration table in the patio or in the Narthex. The last day to register for the November 6th election is Monday, October 22. Your vote is your voice let s be heard! ~Pam Bunce, Creative Peacemaking 5

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10 GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN This morning after worship, Terry Givens will be taking pictures of church families and individuals. Please look for Terry on the patio. You will appear on the TV in the Narthex at some future date. See you there. ~ Pam Bunce, Creative Peacemaking Calling all YOUTH (6th - 12th grade) TODAY, 10:50-11:30am Youth Round Table, (Sunday School) in Room 11 (location change this week) TODAY, 11:35am-12pm Youth Chime Rehearsals in Room 11 (location change this week) Tuesday, October 9, 7-8:30pm Youth Group in the Round Building Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: (336) or swiftharpe@yahoo.com. TODAY at Claremont UMC and beyond Life Goes On, at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building. See below for more details! Claremont s City Council Candidates Forum at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. 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. ADULT MINISTRIES & FAITH FORMATION All are welcome! Life Goes On: a new small group TODAY at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building 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 gathering TODAY 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 from whom do the caregivers receive the needed emotional, spiritual, and even physical support? We will share some insights in the short informational piece to start the program. Then we will break into smaller groups for discussion. For Fall 2018, Life Goes On also meets: 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: (909) , or marthacumc@gmail.com. 10

11 The Boosters Class meets Sunday mornings at 10:45-ish in the Round Building Rec. Room. All are welcome! The Growing Christians Class will NOT have their usual meeting today. All are invited to attend one of two wonderful presentations following worship: Meet and listen to Claremont City Council candidates in the Sanctuary at 11:00 a.m., sponsored by Jim Dwyer and Church and Society; OR attend Life Goes On Part 1, Caring for the Caregiver, sponsored by CUMC Stephen Ministries, in the Round Building Core at 11:00 a.m. 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. 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. Leader: Martha Bellinger. Please come, even if you are not able to finish the book. All are welcome! Contacts: Peggy Williams & Wilma McLeod The Men s Enrichment Group meets on Wednesday October 24, 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: Dave Harshman and John Tate 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! WAYS TO GET INVOLVED 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! Restock the Lord s Pantry If you are able, our small food pantry is low on several items: boxes of macaroni and cheese; cans of fruits, veggies, meats (tuna, chicken, etc.) with pop-tops if possible; dried beans, rice, and pasta, too. Any little bit helps, even if you are only able to bring one or two items. We are SO grateful for your generosity helping the hungry! 11

12 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! United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Responds to Hurricanes 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! Your Giving Statements (through September) NOW Available! Please check the box on the front desk in the Narthex. All statements are alphabetized. We have new staff working with our giving software, so there may be some mistakes. We are happy to hear if there are any, and will work to resolve them. Thank you! UPCOMING EVENTS STANDING TOGETHER: A dialogue between local Muslims and Christians Mondays, October 15 (meeting at Middle Ground Islamic Center, 870 N. Mountain Ave., Upland), 19, November 12 and 26 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The last gathering will be a dinner 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. The Mission Connection Sierra Service Project report: Joseph Makunga, one of CUMC s young adults, and newly appointed Regional Director for the San Diego area of the Sierra Service Project will report on his most recent work with SSP this past Summer. We will gather at the Porter Conference Room, Pilgrim Place, on Wednesday, October 17 at 4:00 p.m. ~Al Streyffeler, Missions Chair An Evening with Father Gregory Boyle Saturday, October 20: 5:30 p.m. Dinner; 7:00 p.m. Talk Glendale First United Methodist Church, 134 N. Kenwood St., Glendale Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries will talk about his work and leadership and sign his recent book, Barking to the Choir: The Radical Power of Kinship. A portion of the proceeds go to support Homeboy Industries. Talk: free to the public. Fundraiser Dinner: $15. Electronics for recycling to support a new division at Homeboy Industries will be collected. 12

13 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. Arrive 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. Sunday, October 28: CUMC s annual Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF (United Nations Children s Fund) Children will trick-or-treat through the congregation during worship. Adults, please be prepared with coins or bills. The money collected helps children all over the world receive good nutrition, health care, and education. Fall Festival Sunday, October 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m. on the Patio Wear your costume, bring a pumpkin, come hungry! You re invited to an evening of fall fun! Dinner, Family Pumpkin Carving Contest Sack Races, Halloween Goodies, & More *Cost: Canned food items for Inland Valley Hope Partners* 13

14 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 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 Charge Conference for Claremont United Methodist Church along with other churches in the Claremont Mission Area Tuesday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 1750 N. Towne Ave., Pomona, Our District Superintendent, the Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon, presiding 70th Annual Pilgrim Place Festival Friday & Saturday, November 9 & 19 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. at 625 Mayflower Rd., Claremont Free Admission ~ Music ~ Food ~ Plus a lot more! All proceeds benefit Pilgrim Place. Visit or call (909) for more information. Memorial Service for Dr. and Mrs. Rolf and Hildegard Knierim will be Saturday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m. in the Claremont United Methodist Church Sanctuary. THIS WEEK AT CUMC Sunday, October 14, :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) Room 11 10:45a The Boosters Class Round Building Rec. Room 10:50a CUMC Kids Choir Room 10 10:50a The Gathering Volleyball Lawn 11:00a Life Goes On Class Round Building Core 11:00a City Council Candidates Meet & Greet Sanctuary 11:35a CUMC Youth Chimes Rehearsal Room 11 3:00-5:00p Commission on the Way Forward UMC of Cucamonga 14

15 Monday, October 15, :30-4:00p Stephen Ministry Room 2 6:15p Al Anon Room 11 7:00p Standing Together Middle Ground Islamic Center 7:00p Finance Committee Room 2 Tuesday, October 16, :30a Cherub Chapel The Preschool at CUMC 7:00p Church Council Narthex 7:00p Odd Tuesday Music Jam Room 10 7:00-8:30p Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Round Building Wednesday, October 17, :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 6:00p Stephen Ministry Room 2 6:30p Women s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 7:00p Creative Peacemaking Narthex 8:00p Gay Men s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 Thursday, October 18, :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 Saturday, October 20, :30a 7th Day Adventist Worship & Study Rooms 11 & 16 1:00-6:00p Music Teachers Association Recital Sanctuary & Narthex Sunday, October 21, 2018 Children s Sabbath Sunday 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care Room 3 9:30a Worship Sanctuary NO Children s Sunday School: Children will remain in worship today 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 Caring Cards Room 2 11:00a The Growing Christians Class Room 11 11:35a CUMC Youth Chimes Rehearsal Round Building 12:00p Interfaith Peace Walk & Rally Islamic Center of Claremont 4:00-5:00p Daisy Girl Scout Troop Narthex 5:00-7:00p Girl Scouts Narthex 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