Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church. God Has a Plan!

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1 Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church Second Sunday after Epiphany January 20 th, 2019 God Has a Plan! United Methodist Church Mission To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. OUR MISSION Our Mission is to reach out to others to help them meet their needs and to welcome them into our family of faith as we gather for worship, fellowship, education and service.

2 Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church * Please stand as you are comfortable (Please write your Celebrations and Concerns in the Prayer Book on the stand in the back of the Sanctuary. These will be read and prayed for during the Sharing of Concerns and Celebrations.) COUNTDOWN & PRELUDE WELCOME & GREETING Confidence Rev. Fred Baum *OPENING HYMN Christ for the World We Sing No. 568 *CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 33:1, 3, Leader: Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. People: Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. Leader: The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. People: But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Leader: We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. People: In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you. *CONFESSION OF FAITH The Apostle s Creed, Ecumenical Version I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God the Father, and will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

3 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Ephesians 2: But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. TIME WITH CHILDREN & YOUTH Valerie Hammons PREPARATION FOR PRAYER No. 189 Fairest Lord Jesus (1,2,3) PASTORAL PRAYER SHARING OF CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Rev. Alan Campbell Rev. Fred Baum 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. PRAYER RESPONSE No. 189 Fairest Lord Jesus (4) DEDICATION OF SAN MANUEL SATELLITE TEAM Pete & Sandy Schwartz Jim Bleess Jim & Joyce Holman Peggy Hoeft Ken & Liz Zebal Cliff Terry Dr. Bill Pohnart Dan Boring Valerie Hammons Jerry Alberts Kai Kai Harwick Gail Parson Kiana Hernandez Dee Berman John & Carol Witt Loni Degen Marvin Rupe Marty & Alice Lenzini

4 OFFERING Largo (Stanley Saxton) Mary Bellah You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:14,16 *DOXOLOGY Christ Is the World s Light (4) No. 188 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Fred Baum OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, 11 1 This is the text of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets and all the other people Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. 4 This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. 7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper. 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God! ANTHEM You Are the Light (Tom Fettke) Chancel Choir SERMON God Has a Plan! Rev. Fred Baum *CLOSING HYMN No. 555 Forward Through the Ages (1,3) STEPHEN MINISTER ANNOUNCEMENTS BENEDICTION Bob Sherman Rev. Fred Baum

5 BENEDICTION RESPONSE You Are a Great and Awesome God (Mark Hayes) Chancel Choir POSTLUDE Maestoso (G.F. Handel) Mary Bellah All church services are live-streamed and recorded. CCLI # CCS #8841 CVLI # Welcome to Our Visitors!! All visitors are invited and encouraged to explore membership in Vista s Congregation. If you are interested in membership, please contact the church office at and Pastor Fred or Valerie will call you. STEPHEN MINISTRY needs YOU! Do you have Leadership/Management skills with a Servant s Heart? Stephen LEADERS Training: 2019 Training listed below with expenses paid. Feb. 3-9 Anaheim, CA Apr 28-May 4 St. Louis, MO June 9-15 Orlando, FL July 21-7 Dallas, TX Aug 4-10 Pittsburgh, PA Please speak with Karen Rice or Valerie Hammons church office Stephen MINISTERS training begins on Feb 3 for approximately 16 weeks. Most training sessions are scheduled for Sunday afternoons from noon to 4 pm. There are two Saturday sessions. If you are interested, please speak to Karen Rice or Valerie Hammons b January 27.

6 Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church 3001 E. Miravista Lane, Tucson, AZ Office: Sunday Worship 10:00 am Visit our website: Assisting Our Worship Today Acolyte Liturgist Greeters Welcome Desk Ushers Children s Moment Audio & Video Snacks Hospitality Partners Coffee Flowers Floral Arrangements Stephen Minister(s) Sunday Lock-Up Roman Aguirre Jan Bohe David & Edna Alligood Linda Miller Gary Scott, Slim Crowson, Dennis Kimmel & Norm Williams Valerie Hammons Nancy Yob, Teresa Sanders and the Live Stream Team (Bill Daniels, Paul Oelrich, Pam Holder, and Clark Simonds) Betty Jacob, Jenny & Alex Perakis Betty Jacob, Jenny & Alex Perakis & Delores Brindle Linda & Ron Olson Duane Waldo & Ted LaFleur, celebrating their birthdays on January 22 by Janet Arnett Bob Sherman Ken Podlasek Prayers for Our Churches Each month churches in the South District pray with and for each other. Please pray for the pastors, congregation and community of the following: January 2019 Huachuca UMC, Huachuca First UMC, Bisbee Patagonia Community UMC, Patagonia Fuente de Vida (our sister church in Agua Prieta, Mexico)

7 THE UPPER ROOM This material is reprinted from the The Upper Room magazine, copyright 2016 by the Upper Room, Inc., P.O. Box , Nashville, TN , and is used by permission of the publisher.

8 Next Adult Christian Education Opportunities Sunday morning 11:15 am Patio Room Promised Land by Ray Vander Laan. This five week study helps people know that God guided his people to a specific place and culture (Israel) to improve the world both ancient and modern. Sunday morning in the Sunday School adult class beginning December 30. Call Linda Whittington or come to the class to sign up. Wednesday morning 10:00 AM in Ed s Building. January 23 to February 13 Why? Making Sense of God s Will, A Study by Adam Hamilton Have you ever wondered: Where is God when the innocent suffer? Where is God when my prayers go unanswered? Why is God s will so hard to understand? Join us for a 4-week study of the Adam Hamilton book Why? Making Sense of God s Will. Hamilton is senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. A master at explaining difficult questions of faith in a down-to-earth fashion, he is the author of numerous books. Class will begin Wednesday, Jan 23 and run through Feb 13. We will meet in the Eds Building at 10 a.m. for about 90 minutes. A typical class session will begin and end with prayer, and will include Biblical Foundation, group discussion and activity, and a short DVD presentation. Each participant will be asked to purchase the book at a cost of $10. Please sign up for the class as soon as possible but no later than Jan 14 so we can order books and get them to you prior to our first session. Call Gail Parson or the church office to sign up for the class. Further class options for the Spring. More information to follow Starting February 27 to March 20 Wednesday morning 10:00 AM in Ed s Building The Life and Teachings of Jesus Comparing the Gospels An exploration of the Books of Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John. These four books have long served as the foundation of the Christian religion. While much is known about their origins, much is still a mystery. In four sessions, and with the help of our favorite Bibles, we will discuss some of the following questions: a) when were they written, b) why were they written, c) who wrote them, d) how are the similar, and e) how are they different? Lenten Study. Max Lucado. Study begins March 27-April 17

9 Share the Warmth Drive for IMPACT (Catalina Community Services) The Missions Team is collecting items for our annual Warm Clothing and Bedding Drive. As you refresh your closets, please consider donating your gently used (but no longer used by you) items to this worthy cause. Women s and men s sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets and coats, scarves and gloves, socks and shoes are all welcome. Quilts, lap robes and blankets are gratefully received as well. Please place your items in the box designated for this purpose in the narthex. Vista members are always eager to Share the Warmth with our Catalina neighbors. Thank you in advance for your generous donations! Benith MacPherson, IMPACT Liaison Compassion Connection Hospitalized Home Healing Sandy Crown, Jimmie Simon, Steven Extract, Shawn Oelrich, David Ewing (son of Rosetta Schemenauer), Sharon Poole, Bob & Eileen Herd, Grant Robinson CONSIDER ENDOWMENT When you make your estate planning documents, consider naming the Vista s Endowment as your final beneficiary. Think Vista s Endowment! To bring and serve goodies for January and February. Please see Delores on the patio to sign up after the service.

10 Vista's 2019 Confirmation Confirmation class starts February 3rd. Mandatory parent meeting January 27th immediately following our service. Prayers appreciated! Be a Part of the San Manuel Satellite Mission Team It s Not Too Late! The best present Christ has ever given you is your very self. Consider giving this gift back to God in service by serving in one of the following positions for our Mission in San Manuel. Just like at Vista Catalina, the positions would be rotated through. Donna Boring is setting up the schedule to begin January 20, We need people who would be willing to be: Worship Leaders and Liturgists (It was decided to use both so as to not overwhelm one person.) Ushers Hospitality providers (This means food!!) Sunday School Teachers Childcare workers IT person to edit the recorded morning program and run it at 4:00 pm in San Manuel. Please call Donna Boring at or the church office at South District Leadership Training St. Paul s United Methodist Church 8051 E. Broadway, Tucson Saturday, February 9, :30am - 2:00pm Featuring Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner Solidarity Across the Generations Event Cost: $20 per person on or before February 4th. $25 after February 4th. (Lunch, snacks, and materials provided) For more information or to register, visit:

11 Coming Next Sunday! VISTA FINE ARTS PRESENTS THE TEMPE WINDS MUSIC FROM THE STAGE A 50-member ensemble plays some of the greatest show music ever written Sunday, January 27, 3:00 p.m. Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church Come and bring your friends Admission is free suggested donation $10 Information: FFPPC LUNCH & BABY SHOWER Saturday, February 9 th at 11:30 AM for FAMILY FIRST PREGNANCY CARE CENTER & FAMILY DIAPER BANK Vista UMC Sanctuary Speaker: Frank Grochochi, Executive Director FFPCC SERVICES PROVIDED: *The EARN WHILE YOU LEARN education program includes prenatal care, child development, parenting, and life skills. *Parenting classes for mothers & fathers. *Story time for toddlers and their mothers. *Teen programs on prevention of pregnancy, substance abuse, and dating violence. Baby gift items and diapers are needed for their EARN WHILE YOU LEARN PROGRAM. All ladies and gentlemen are invited to this fun and educational event. Sign-up for lunch. Bring an unwrapped baby gift. Hosted by UMW & Mission Outreach. OUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU! The liturgist is an important part of our church. This is where we, the members, take part in the service. We are looking for people who will sign up to be a liturgist. You will be part of a a team that works with the pastor during the service. If you would like be an important volunteer on this team, please contact me, Sherri Wyland, at SWyland289@aol.com, or You may also contact the church office at

12 Vista Calendar SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, AM WORSHIP SERVICE TRADITIONAL ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, CANCELLED SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4:00 PM MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OFFICE CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 VOCAL SENIORITY, 9:00 AM GAME NIGHT, 6:00 PM, ED S WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 INTERCESSORY PRAYER, ED S 8:30 AM CYFM, 1:00 PM, ED S CHANCEL CHOIR, W.C. 7:00 PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 LANDSCAPING CREW, 8:00AM STEPHEN MINISTERS, 9:00 AM, ED S SNAK PAK, ED S, 12:30 PM BELL CHOIR, PATIO RM, 6:30 PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019 CREATIVE HANDS, 9:00 AM, PATIO RM SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, AM WORSHIP SERVICE TRADITIONAL ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 11:15 AM TEMPE WINDS FAC CONCERT, 3:00 PM SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4:00 PM MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019 LADIES BIBLE STUDY, ED S, 9:30 AM CHOIR ROOM RESERVED, 11:00 AM TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019 VOCAL SENIORITY, 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019 INTERCESSORY PRAYER, ED S 8:30 AM CUB SCOUTS, ED S 6:30 PM, CHANCEL CHOIR, W.C. 7:00 PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019 LANDSCAPING CREW, 8:00AM SNAK PAK, ED S, 12:30 PM BELL CHOIR, PATIO RM, 6:30 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019 CREATIVE HANDS, 9:00 AM, PATIO RM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 UMM BREAKFAST & MEETING, 8:00 ROMO S RESTAURANT, SAN MANUEL Sign-up starts today for your Directory Photo Shoot! Look for the schedule in the Narthex after the service. Photos will be taken on Feb. 10 and 17 in the Admin Building (next door to the Pastor s office). Worship Services Training Feb 3 Training is scheduled for Feb 3rd after church. Everyone involved in the various aspects of the Worship Service is requested to attend on this day to review our training procedures. Please plan to attend!