YOU ASKED FOR IT What about heaven...?

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1 First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP July 13, 2014 n You Asked for It! YOU ASKED FOR IT What about heaven...?

2 The Order of Worship Sunday, July 13, 2014 Fifth Sunday After Pentecost You Asked For It! 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 Animato from Six Preludes for Organ Ernest Bloch ( ) Jonas Nordwall, organist Organ Chimes Living & Growing in Faith Sharing the Peace of Christ Richard Allan, Lay Leader Choral Introit Then Shall the Righteous Shine Forth from Elijah F. Mendelssohn Carl Moe, soloist Call to Worship Richard Allan, Lay Leader The Church has always lived among peoples of many different cultures and religions. In our diversity, we reflect the mission of God. When we meet any human being, we are meeting a unique creation of the living God. All are made in the image of God. Because we are all children of the one God we may call everyone our brothers and sisters. All are joined in one family in the kingdom of God. By God s inclusive grace, let us be transformed into living gracious lives. With our voices, strong and quiet, let us sing God s praise. Hymn No. 98 To God Be the Glory A Conversation with Our Children Prayer... and all God s children said, Amen. Megan Jones

3 Congregational Joys and Concerns Richard Allan, Lay Leader Give thanks to God; bless God s name! For God is good; God s steadfast love endures forever, and God s faithfulness to all generations. (adapted from Psalm 100) Moment of Silence Pastor s Prayer The Lord s Prayer (UMH 895) Choral Response Rev. Dick Storment Anthem Lord, Listen to your Children Praying Ken Medema The Summer Choir Erick Lichte, conductor Introducing the Scripture Scripture John 10:1-16 Rev. Jeremy Smith Reflection Hymn No. 431 Who Goes to Heaven? Do All Faiths or Just... One? The Rev. Jeremy Smith, preaching Let There Be Peace on Earth Presenting Our Gifts Offertory Prayer Rev. Dick Storment Offertory Music Prelude Op. No. 11 Johann Mattheson, ( ) Duet for Alto Recorders Judy Seubert and Susan Campbell Doxology and Presentations of Our Offerings (Hymn No. 87, v.4) This gift we now bring, this present, this token, These words can convey it, the joy of this day! When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing, This song we now offer in honor and praise! Hymn No. 723 Shall We Gather at the River (Please be seated for the benediction and the choral response.) Benediction Choral Response Rev. Jeremy Smith Postlude Prelude and Fugue from Chaconne D. Buxtehude ( )

4 The altar flowers today are given in glory to God by Bev and Sharon Graver in celebration of family and friends! Ushers Greeters Coffee Hour Lay Leaders Janet Richards, Pete Klimecky, Brad Graver, Greg Kirchem, Chan Aaby, Judy Bomberger, Paul Ingram Bill Birge, Linda Anderson, Lois Cameron Circle of Friends Richard Allan, Allison Anderson, Paul Nickell Introit Then Shall the Righteous Shine Forth from Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn Then, then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in their heavenly Father s realm, Then shall the righteous shine forth in their heavenly Father s realm, as the sun in their heavenly Father s realm. Joy on their head shall be forever lasting, and all sorrow and mourning shall flee away forever. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in their heavenly Father s realm. Then, then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in their heavenly Father s realm. Anthem Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying by Ken Refrain Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, Send us love, send us power, send us grace. Something s gonna happen like the world has never known, When the people of the Lord get down to pray; A door s gonna swing open and the walls come a tumbling down, When the people of the Lord get down to pray... Refrain There s gonna be a brand new song of victory in this land, When the people of the Lord get down to pray; And all the people sang... Refrain music notes Medema

5 F IRST CHURCH July 13-19, 2014 Sunday, July 13 8:30 AM Commons AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM The Voice of Yahweh in the Old Testament, 110 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:15 AM Church Library Open, Library 9:15 AM Summer Choir, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Summer Choir, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM SS Pre-Kindergartden, :45 AM SS Kindergarten-2nd Grade, :45 AM SS 3rd-5th Grade, :30 AM Commons in Collins 11:45 AM Music Committee, 110 Kids, color me! Monday, July 14 9:00 AM UMW Tabitha Circle, :00 AM Church Library Volunteers, Library Tuesday, July 15 11:00 AM Bridge, :00 PM Peanut Butter & Justice, Library Thursday, July 17 8:00 AM Shovel & Rake, 110 5:00 PM Ping Pong, Gym 5:30 PM Youth Coffee Break, Starbucks 7:00 PM Summer Soulstice Taize, Chapel Saturday, July 19 9:00 AM First Church Birders, Sauvie Island 10:30 AM Graceful Aging, Fireside Room WELCOME We extend a special welcome to our visitors. First United Methodist Church of Portland 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 LOOKING AHEAD Join us for Coffee Hour today, after church in Collins Hall, hosted by UMW Circle of Friends. Come enjoy some special treats! Peanut Butter & Justice is a small group that meets on Tuesdays at noon in the Library for brown-bag lunch and conversation about a social justice topic. Come join us during your lunch break! Summer Soulstice A Taize Service Monday, July 17 at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. Find a calm center in a hectic season. First Church Travelers present a Panoramic Astoria & Fort Clatsop Tour on August 16. Cost of the tour is $39.00 for adults and $29.00 for children. Lunch is at your own expense; a box lunch is available for purchase. Contact the FUMC office to register: 503/ ; sign-up closes July 31. Check with Ted Moon at 503/ ) for more info. Color Me Fantastic: First Church Arts Camp for Kids will be held August 11-15, 2014 from 9:00 AM to noon. This event is for children who have completed Pre-K through 6th grade. Come experience a colorful journey as we learn, sing, create, and play our way through four Bible Stories. Registration is now available online at or in the church office. Remodel Update... Excavation and installation of underground plumbing took place this week in Collins Hall restrooms. Then work will be inspected by the city and we will prepare for concrete. Library restrooms on hold awaiting consultation due to discovery of soil settlement issues. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Christianity in a Changing World is an adult class studying: Evolution of God, by Robert Wright. Come join us for discussion even if you don t have the book! 9:00 AM/Room 202 July 13 The Voice of Yahweh in the Old Testament Led by Jessica Kimmet at 9:00 AM/Room 110 July 20 & 27 How to Go to the Mat with God: Rediscovering Spiritual Practices, Led by Doug Force

7 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, Manager of Communications & Marketing Kendall Martin, Nursery Staff (503/ ) ext. 216 Michelle Green, Emily Kunkel, Samantha Cerling, Patty Seward, Megan Scott, Tara Martin Custodians (971/ ) Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, Seth Giandomenico, Adrienne Nelson, Michael Uriarte, Robert Ramirez First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland, Oregon Phone: 503/ Fax: 503/ Website: Copies of Sunday sermons are available in the church office. 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: like us on Facebook: facebook.com/fumcpdx MUSIC STAFF Executive Director of Music Kelly Qualls, Artistic Director of Music & Organist Jonas Nordwall, Chancel Choir Conductor Handbell Director Chancel Choir Section Leaders Erick Lichte Nancy Hascall Deborah Benke, soprano Megan Mattoon, alto interim Jason Sabino, tenor André Flynn, bass Children s Choir Directors Nancy Nordwall, Cherubs (pre-k-grade 2) Ronnee Edwards, Sound Seekers (grades 3-5) Karin McDonough, Genesis Ringers (grades 3-5) and jubellation (grade 6 - young adults)

8 Summer SOULSTICE Thursday Night Worship All services at 7:00 PM TAIZEJULY 17 HYMN-SINGJULY 24 OUTDOORJULY 31 color me fantastic Color Me Fantastic: First Church Arts Camp for Kids will be held August 11-15, 2014 from 9:00 AM to noon. This event is for children who have completed Pre-K through 6th grade. Come experience a colorful journey as we learn, sing, create, and play our way through four Bible stories. Registration is now available online at or in the church office.