First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP. November 16, Just Our Imagination?

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1 First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP November 16, 2014 Just Our Imagination?

2 The Order of Worship Sunday, November 16, 2014 Just Our Imagination? 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 Allegretto Joseph Rheinberger ( ) Jonas Nordwall, organist Organ Chimes Living & Growing in Faith Sharing the Peace of Christ Allison Anderson, Lay Leader Choral Introit Call to Worship Allison Anderson, Lay Leader Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to completely understand. How seasons change and the earth goes on, how love seems to defy even gravity, how we can hear God s still, small voice in the midst of the loudest chaos of our lives. We live with mysteries too marvelous to completely understand. Just when we think we have all the answers, God takes us beyond our wildest imaginations one more time. We live with mysteries too marvelous to completely understand. Thank God! Let us worship. Hymn No. 160 Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart A Conversation with Our Children Children s Story Prayer... and all God s children said, Amen. Rev. Jeremy Smith Hymn No (The Faith We Sing) Glory to God (verse 1) Congregational Joys & Concerns Moment of Silence Pastor s Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Allison Anderson, Lay Leader Rev. Dick Storment

3 Choral Response Choral Anthem Rejoice In the Lord Alway Henry Purcell The Chancel Choir Erick Lichte, conductor Introducing the Scripture Scripture Psalm 103:1-12; Matthew 5:9-12 Rev. Donna Pritchard Reflection Hymn No. 178 Rejoice and Be Glad! Rev. Donna M. L. Pritchard, preaching Hope of the World A Mission Moment Presenting Our Gifts Offertory Prayer Rev. Jeremy Smith Offertory Music Oh, My Heart Is Sore Within Me Ludwig Van Beethoven from Mount of Olives Jonathan Greene, soloist Doxology and Presentations of Our Offerings (Hymn 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! Hymn No (The Faith We Sing) Blest Are They (Please be seated for the benediction and the choral response.) Benediction Choral Response Rev. Donna Pritchard Postlude Final First Sonata Felix Borowski ( ) The altar flowers today are given to the glory of God and given by Steve & Sandee Hallock in memory of Virginia Hallock. The pulpit flowers today are given to the glory of God and given by the Mitchell clan in memory of Donna Lake and in celebration of Bailey Lake, Brigitte Charboneau & Sparrow Charboneau Lake. The lectern flowers today are given to the glory of God and given by Peggy Rockwood in memory of her grandparents Ruth & Paul Todd.

4 Ushers Robert & Joanne Cannon, Mark Mason, Jerry Outslay, Vatin Spencer, Cheryl Bittle Greeters Rick Rust, Gale Harris-Smiley, Duane & Corinne Paulson Coffee Hour Host Staff-Parish Relations Committee Lay Leaders Richard Allan, Allison Anderson, Paul Nickell Music Notes Anthem Rejoice in the Lord Alway by Henry Purcell Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice. Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication With thanksgiving let your requests be made know unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, Shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ, our Lort. Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice. Offertory Oh, My Heart Is Sore Within Me from Mount of Olives by Ludwig Van Beethoven Oh! my heart is sore within me, and my spirit, and my spirit faints away; terrors seize me, and in darkness I am dwelling night and day. Like the shadow that declineth are my days, my days with constant fears; I am weary with my groaning, and my eyes are dim with tears. Father! Lord! in pain and sorrow, Lo! Thy servant prays to Thee, to Thee! For Thy power is unbounded: Lord! Lord, arise, deliver me!

5 F IRST CHURCH November 16-22, 2014 Sunday, November 16 8:30 AM Commons AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM Changing Christianity, 202 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:15 AM Church Library Open, Library 9:30 AM Confirmation Class, 125 9:30 AM High School Bible Study, Megan s Office 9:30 AM The Gathering, 204 9:30 AM Sound Seekers, 130 9:30 AM Cherubs 206 & 209 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM Threes, :45 AM SS Pre Kindergarten, :45 AM SS Kindergarten, :45 AM SS 1 & 2 Grades, :45 AM SS 3 & 4 Grades, :45 AM SS 5 & 6 Grade, :30 AM Commons in Collins 12:00 PM Reconciling Lunch, Off Site 12:00 PM Genesis Ringers, 130 5:00 PM JVC/AmeriCORPS Dinner, Fireside Room Monday, November 17 10:00 AM Church Library Volunteers, Library 6:00 PM Finance Committee, 110 6:30 PM Parish Conference, 110 7:00 PM All Comers Book Group, Library Tuesday, November 18 5:00 PM Church & Society, Library 7:00 PM Stephen Ministries, 160 7:00 PM Global Missions, Library Wednesday, November 19 12:00 PM Circle of Friends, Fireside Room 6:30 PM Disciple Bible Study, Fireside Room 7:00 PM Charge Conference, Chapel 7:00 PM Sanctuary Bells, 202 7:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop 1, Gym Thursday, November 20 8:00 AM Shovel & Rake, 110 5:00 PM Ping Pong, Gym 5:00 PM jubellation, 202 7:00 PM Chancel Choir, Sanctuary Saturday, November 22 10:30 AM Graceful Aging, Chapel 2:00 PM George Rives Memorial Service, Sanctuary 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 Join us for Coffee in Collins Hall following the service today. Coffee today is hosted by the Staff-Parish Relations Committee Food Bank Sign Ups will be available in Collins Hall following worship. Church and Society will have a donation box and information in the narthex regarding our FISH emphasis and food drive for November. LOOKING AHEAD Our All-Church Conference Wednesday, November 19 7:00 PM Chapel The Interfaith Day of Homelessness Awareness is Friday, November the 21. It begins at 7:30 AM in the First Church parking lot. Followed by a forum on homelessness at First Unitarian Church. Mayor Charlie Hales will open the forum, which begins at 9:30 AM. Graceful Aging featuring Shelly Edwards on Alzheimer s has been moved to Saturday, November 22, 10:30 AM in the Chapel. Please note the change. A Newcomer Orientation will be held Sunday, November 23 at noon in Room 202. A light lunch will be served. Child care is provided and we conclude by about 1:30 PM. RSVP with Rev. Jeremy: jsmith@fumcpdx.org or 503/ Blessing of the Animals Sunday, November 23 3:00 PM Room 202 First Church Chili Cook Off in Collins Hall November 30, 2014 Submit a pot of chili in our First Church Chili Cook off! Sign forms can be found in the main office or outside Megan s office. Proceeds will support our youth attending UMCOR West Depot this summer. Christmas Cookie Kit Drive Support Goose Hollow Family Shelter by purchasing items needed to make Cookie Kits. The kits are part of a parenting class incentive program providing activities to encourage family togetherness at home. Visit the booth located in the narthex. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Christianity in a Changing World is an adult class studying Convictions: How I Learned What Mattered Most, by Marcus Borg. As he celebrates his 70th year, theologian and Bible scholar Marcus Borg reflects on his life and how he developed his most bedrock convictions and why they matter. 9:00 AM/Room 202 The Gathering is a community of parents of school-age children. We meet at the same time as the children s choirs and youth Sunday school: 9:30 AM on Sunday mornings in Room 204. Rev. Jeremy leads us each week in a time of conversation and study.

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, 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, Michael Uriarte, Robert Ramirez, Kevin Ward, Dylan Croasdill MUSIC STAFF Executive Director of Music Kelly Qualls, Artistic Director of Music & Organist Jonas Nordwall, Chancel Choir Conductor Chancel Choir Section Leaders Erick Lichte Deborah Benke, soprano Megan Mattoon, alto Jason Sabino, tenor André Flynn, bass 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 Sanctuary Bells Director Kris Sparks 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 ADVENT 2014 DEC. NOV DEC. DEC Chili Cook-Off and Advent Wreath Making Mozart s Magnificat Zoo Lights Children s Christmas Pageant