Claremont United Methodist Church

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1 Welcome to Claremont United Methodist Church Sunday, March 24, 2019 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 Third Sunday in Lent March 24, :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 Our Lenten worship will include times of silence. It is a way of noticing that Lent is different from other times of the year. May we attend to the call of God, the life of Jesus Christ, and the work of the Spirit. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Largo Betty Roe *SILENT PROCESSIONAL Please rise as you re able as the processional cross passes by. *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Everyone who thirsts for righteousness, People: come to the waters of life! Leader: Everyone who is hungry for justice, People: come and be fed by the Spirit! Leader: God has made with us an everlasting covenant; People: God s steadfast love endures forever. Leader: Come, worship God, who leads us into life; People: come, follow Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. *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 playing. *OPENING HYMN Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 55:1-9 UMH No. 340 pg. 6 Gerry Loritsch Old Testament pg. 685 (blue) 838 (red) 2

3 ANTHEM There Is a Balm In Gilead The Sanctuary Choir arr. Howard Helvey SCRIPTURE READING Luke 13:1-9 New Testament pg. 76 (blue) 92 (red) Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN *HYMN There s a Wideness in God s Mercy SERMON UMH No. 121 pg. 7 Pastor Mark Wiley Avoiding the Chopping Block PRAYER OF CONFESSION We confess, O God, that when we buy our bottled water, we do not think of those, whose water is never clean, never safe, and never easily available. We confess, O God, that we look for the price and value for everything, and miss the grace that can only be received as a gift. We confess, O God, that we do not like change, particularly the hard work of adjusting deeply held attitudes and beliefs. We resist dismantling our comfort zones, even if our comfort is based on ideas that are harmful or racist. Refresh our souls with your waters of life, so we may work to insure others have drinkable water. Be our place of comfort so we can have confidence to make the difficult changes. Amen. ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE 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, God, Creator, Abba), 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, giving complete information, and place the card in the offering plate. OFFERTORY Andante *OFFERTORY HYMN standing; everyone sings. Praise God throughout these forty days. Praise Christ, our Lord, whom God did raise. And praise the Spirit who imparts God s love in Christ into our hearts. Betty Roe tune Old 100th *OFFERTORY PRAYER *HYMN Pues Si Vivimos (When We Are Living) (Please feel free to sing this in either Spanish or English.) UMH No. 356 pgs. 8-9 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE (music that helps us make the transition to serve the world) Grandioso Betty Roe (As the cross passes by, you are encouraged to be seated and listen for how the Spirit touches us through music. We understand if you must quietly leave. Go in peace.) *The Call to Worship is by Rev. Mindi at Rev-o-lution. The words of the Offertory Hymn are by G. W. Dub Shepherd, 2006, The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church, PO BOX , Nashville, TN 37203; Used by permission. Music license available in the church office. BE ATTENTIVE THIS LENTEN SEASON to the darkening of the colors of the altar cloth, and the slow emergence of a primary Lenten symbol, with each passing week. You ll also notice a different flower or plant each week. This week it is the fig tree. The fig tree is sometimes used, instead of the apple tree, as the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden. The leaf of the fig tree appears in the story of the Fall in Genesis 3:7. Its many seeds have made it a symbol of fertility. 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. 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! 4

5 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. FRAGRANCES IN CHURCH (Men and Women): Please be mindful that someone near you may be asthmatic or have chemical sensitivities; please avoid wearing strong smelling cosmetics, as they may trigger a terrible reaction from others. Thank you! OUR PRAYERS PLEASE keep the church office updated on your loved ones. NEW TO THE PRAYER LIST: Elizabeth (Leslie Biglin s daughter); Chuck Anderson (Carolyne Givens brother); Leslie Biglin (upcoming surgery); Hillside Home for Children (healing & peace); Aaima Insar; Laura Lilley-Coles; Love & Peace, Courage for All; Lee Rawley; Travis & Constantine Rock (Dick & Maralyn Tipping s grandchildren); World Council of Churches Countries of the Week: Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia. THE FULL PRAYER LIST, including those who are unwillingly absent, can be found at pgs. 3-5, or you may wish to pick up a copy of the latest issue of The Window from the Narthex. return to pg. 3 TODAY AT CUMC ACOLYTES: Gabby Campo-Poe, Brianna Incontro, Olivia Delgado, Luke Roy USHERS: Karen Britten, Tayde Perez, Dick Tipping GREETERS: Esther Trickett SOUND: Abraham Alobaidi, Aaron LaConte, Nancy Cordova, Joseph Makunga, Brett O Connor, Darryl Richardson, Howard Yeager, Justin Soltero COFFEE FELLOWSHIP takes place on the patio, following worship. We are so grateful for the ministry of Tayde Perez and Donny Schipper, hosting this morning. Please come and fellowship over a cup of lemonade, Fair Trade coffee, or tea. Children s Ministry on Sundays: TODAY, March 24 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). Let s eat, chat discuss lament. We will make our time meaningful. Childcare provided for preschool children. 5

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10 Calling all YOUTH (6th - 12th grade) TODAY, 11am Youth Round Table, (7th-12th Sunday School) in the Round Building: we re attending the Dismantling Racism lunch and program today. TODAY, 11:35am Youth Chimes Rehearsal, in in Room 11 (location change). Tuesday, March 26, 7-8:30pm Youth Group in the Round Building. Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: (336) or swiftharpe@yahoo.com. ON OUR JOURNEY TO DISMANTLING RACISM Beginning to Discover Our Own Racial Story Brunch and Workshop after worship TODAY Sunday, March 24 11:00 a.m. In the Round Building CUMC s Dismantling Racism Committee invites ALL to brunch for this program led by five members of the Dismantling Racism Team. Intertwined with our panel s stories, will be videos and opportunities for all of us to begin to piece together stories about ourselves, race, and racism. Please plan to come! ADULT MINISTRIES & FAITH FORMATION All are welcome! The Boosters Class meets at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building this week. The class will join others in the church family for brunch. CUMC s Dismantling Racism Committee invites ALL to continue the journey to dismantle racism. All are welcome! The Growing Christians Class meets at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building this week. The class will join others in the church family for brunch. Please plan on being there, AND URGE OTHER TO COME, TOO. CUMC s Dismantling Racism Committee invites ALL to continue the journey to dismantle racism. All are welcome! Reading the Bible Together, a weekly Bible study led by the Rev. Mark Wiley and the Rev. Martha Morales, meets Wednesdays, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Room 2. All are welcome! Speak to Rev. Martha or Pastor Mark if you have any questions. Book Group meets TOMORROW, Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2. The book for March is Spiritual Living in a Material World by Morton Kelsey. Frank Cookingham will lead discussion. Please come even if you haven t been able to finish the book. All are welcome! Contacts: Peggy Williams & Wilma McLeod The Men s Enrichment Group will next meet on Wednesday, March 27, 8:00 a.m., at Mt. San Antonio Gardens in the main dining room. We are finishing up our study of the book: What Does a Progressive Christian Believe? by Delwin Brown. Pastor Mark Wiley will lead the discussion. Watch for an announcement of our next course study! Information/contacts: Ron Harrington or Carl Williams. Come join our small group! 10

11 Wednesdays in Lent: a short-term Bible study with Pastor Mark Wiley Stump Mark will meet once more, Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m., in the Narthex. Long ago, Pastor Mark inherited the role of camp theologian. Bring your questions, and let s have conversations. Your questions will be the curriculum for the class. You can be as bold or open with questions as you want. Life Goes On meets again the second Sunday in April, April 14 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 at times can 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. If you would like to be part of Life Goes On or if you d like more information, please contact Rev. Martha Morales: marthacumc@gmail.com, or (909) WAYS TO GET INVOLVED Have you ever thought about ushering We have openings to usher on a quarterly rotation in January, May, and September; or April, August, and December. If you are interested, please contact Jessica, CUMC s Office Administrator, via churchoffice@claremontumc.info, or call (909) Thank you to all of our ushers! CUMC s Dismantling Racism Committee encourages you to visit the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands between now and April 1 to visit the excellent exhibit on chattel slavery. Admission is $10. 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 for 2019 in the Narthex. Thank you! YouTube Link from the February 24 Panel on Believer If you weren t able to make it to the luncheon and panel on Sunday, February 24 for the movie, Believer, or even if you were able to make it, but want to relive the panel, Howie Yeager took video and uploaded it to YouTube. You can find it here: SEND A WORD OF HOPE Send a letter for Amnesty International! March letter packets are on the front desk in the Narthex. Please mail the letters by the end of the month. International postage is $1.15 per letter. Thank you! 11

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13 CUMC s Commissions on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) and Religion and Race (CORR), celebrate National Women s History Month: Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Non-violence. In his February 2, 2019 article, When the Suffrage Movement Sold Out to White Supremacy, New York Times editorial board member, Mr. Brent Staples, shed light on African American Suffragists who were recently rescued from anonymity by historians, Glenda Gilmore, Martha Jones, Nell Irvin Painter, and Rosalyn TerborgPenn. Later, in the wake of the majority vote for the Traditional Plan by delegates at the 2019 Special Session of the UMC s General Conference, the General Secretary of the General Commission on Religion and Race, Erin Hawkins, noted in her response, the resurgence of the sin of white supremacy, which has plagued the Methodist movement since its inception, and vowed to continue to challenge the laws that oppress and make real, in every way possible, a liberating love that transforms the world and every human being in it. Please visit the Narthex, where General Secretary Hawkins entire response and the recently revised depiction of the Women s Rights Campaign are currently on display. (Also note that Erin Hawkins will be here at CUMC, speaking on Sunday, April 7.) Looking for a Few Good (EASTER) Eggs It s pretty simple - we need lots of eggs and a big group of excited kids to find them. Here s where you all come in: Can you bring 2-3 dozen plastic eggs filled with individually wrapped candy (preferably non-melting in case it s warm) or other small items, such as stickers, chicks, etc.? The egg hunt is a nice way to let the families of young children know that they are welcome, included, and important to Claremont UMC. If you are able to donate 2-3 dozen filled plastic eggs, please bring them to the narthex by Sunday, April 14th. Let your inner Bunny out! ~ Many thanks! The Children s Ministry UPCOMING EVENTS Peace Camp Planning Meeting Tuesday, March 26 at 11:00 a.m. in the Narthex Peace Camp (formerly known as Vacation Bible School) is SET for July 8-12, so let s keep planning!! Even if you were not able to make it for the first session, please come this week! We will look at the curriculum options and brainstorm about scheduling, activities, and possible volunteers for each segment of the week. We would love to have your presence, your thoughts and ideas even if you are not able to participate this summer. We look forward to seeing you! If you are interested in helping, but unable to come to the meeting, please talk to Sara Swift Tharpe. 13

14 United Methodist Women sponsored Mission Study led by Pastor Mark Wiley Practicing Resurrection: The Gospel of Mark and Radical Discipleship Sundays, March 31 and April 7 at 11:00 a.m., exact location TBA In Mark and Radical Discipleship, author Janet Wolf uses the Gospel of Mark as a the foundation to explore what it means to live a life of radical discipleship today. Explore the timeless issues of poverty, gender, justice, liberation, equality, and others. The stories of the women in Mark are a particular focus in this study. In Mark s day and now, Christians are caught in a world of crisis and confusion, a time of uncertainty and fear where evil seems to be winning. Part of the crisis is the church s complicity, complacency, and silence. The gospel proclaims that right here and now in the midst of the struggle, anxiety, and uncertainty, God comes singing to our souls, inviting us to be partners in the new creation. ALL are welcome to attend this two-party study. CUMC Youth Group Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee s, 9241 Monte Vista Ave., Montclair, CA Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 10:00 a.m. Help the youth of CUMC raise money for their 2019 work trip with Sierra Service Project this summer, and enjoy a yummy breakfast before Applebee s opens to the public! Stay tuned for information on how to get your tickets for this breakfast. CUMC s 4th Annual Family Cookout & Kick-Ball Game Saturday, April 13 3:30 p.m. at Cahuilla Park on Indian Hill and Scripps, Claremont Do you love to play kickball? Do you love to cheer for your team? Do you love to play in the dirt and eat? Then, we have the event for you!! Come for a friendly game of kick-ball (children and adults!) and a cookout! Hot dogs, buns, & condiments will be provided...and the kickball! You bring the rest. Talk to Sara Swift Tharpe if you have questions. SAVE THE DATE! East District Conference Saturday, April 27 at 8:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary (HERE at CUMC) I See A New Church All are welcome! Please come for a morning of worship & praise, business & learning, fellowship & recognitions. 14

15 THIS WEEK AT CUMC Sunday, March 24, 2019 Third Sunday in Lent 9:15a-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 10:50a CUMC Kids Choir Rehearsal Room 10 10:50a The Gathering Volleyball Lawn 11:00a Dismantling Racism Program & Luncheon Round Building The Boosters and Growing Christians Classes join Dismantling Racism Youth Round Table (Sunday School) joins Dismantling Racism 11:35a CUMC Youth Chimes Rehearsal Room 11 5:00-7:00p Girl Scouts Narthex Deadline: The Window articles, April 3 issue Monday, March 25, :00p Homeless/Hunger Committee Narthex 6:15p Al Anon Room 11 7:00p Book Study Group Room 2 Tuesday, March 26, :30a Cherub Chapel The Preschool at CUMC 11:00a Peace Camp (VBS) Planning Narthex 7:00p Deborah Circle Narthex 7:00-8:30p Youth Group (6th-12th grade) Round Building Wednesday, March 27, :00a Men s Enrichment Group Mt. San Antonio Gardens 8:30a Cherub Chapel The Preschool at CUMC 9:45-10:45a Bible Study: Reading the Bible together Room 2 5:00-7:00p Youth Theatre Works Rehearsal Sanctuary & Narthex 6:30p Women s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 7:00-8:30p Stump Mark Narthex 8:00p Gay Men s Alcoholics Anonymous Room 11 Thursday, March 28, :00a Worship Design Team Pastor Mark s Office 5:00-7:00p Youth Theatre Works Rehearsal Sanctuary & Narthex 6:00p Circuit Ringers Rehearsal Room 11 7:30p Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Room 10 Saturday, March 30, :30a 7th Day Adventist Worship & Study Rooms 11 & 16 15

16 Sunday, March 31, 2019 Fourth Sunday in Lent 9:15a-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 The Boosters Class Round Building Rec. Room 10:45a Youth Round Table (Sunday School) Round Building 10:50a CUMC Kids Choir Rehearsal Room 10 10:50a The Gathering Volleyball Lawn 11:00a The Growing Christians Class Room 11 11:00a Gospel of Mark: Practicing Resurrection Part 1 TBA 11:35a CUMC Youth Chimes Rehearsal Round Building 16

17 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 Jared Pugh ~ Director: Sanctuary Choir Dr. Barbara Durost ~ Drama Coordinator Marie Soltero and Elizabeth Slater ~ Nursery Attendants Mateo Mamea ~ Sunday Custodian 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