F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H WORSHIP 14th Sunday after Pentecost September 10, 2017 Going Deeper Faith for Such a Time as This Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. Romans 13:11a WELCOME PRELUDE Sleepers Wake! (J. S. Bach) WE GATHER Rev. Robert English Ty Woodward, Organ *PROCESSIONAL HYMN #62 United Methodist Hymnal All Creatures of Our God and King *CALL TO WORSHIP Whitney Hagan, Lay Lector Praise the Lord! Sing God s praise in the assembly of the faithful. Jesus promised to be among us when two or three gather in his name. Be among us now, that we may become instruments of your love. *CHORAL ACT OF PRAISE Let the people sing praise unto the Lord. Alleluia. Let all the people sing praise to the Lord, now worship the Lord, give thanks and sing. Praise the Lord! *SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Please greet those worshipping near you. As a courtesy to others, please silence all cell phones/sound-making devices. * Asterisks indicate standing if you are able.
CHILDREN S MESSAGE Tricia Lindley #2233 The Faith We Sing Where Children Belong This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God s word, bread and cup, prayer and song: This is where children belong. As the congregation sings, all children are invited to come forward. I Am a Child of God I am a child of God; You are God s child, it s true. Children of God are called to love one another, as Jesus taught to do. As the congregation sings, the children may go to their Sunday School classes. OUR MISSION & COMMON LIFE Moments for Mission - Habitat for Humanity We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. Thanks be to God! Rev. English Martha Ross WE HEAR GOD S WORD ANTHEM The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director O Holy Jesus (Jonathan Willcocks) O holy Jesus, O holy Jesus, most merciful Redeemer, may I know Thee more clearly, love Thee more dearly, and follow Thee more nearly, day by day. Amen. THE LESSON Romans 13:8-12 (Pew Bible page 162, N.T.) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God! Whitney Hagan SERMON The Big Hand and the Little Hand Rev. Patricia Farris INVITATION TO PRAYER LISTENING FOR THE VOICE OF GOD SILENT PRAYER & PASTORAL PRAYER WE RESPOND #408 UMH The Gift of Love Rev. English THE 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.
CHORAL RESPONSE WE OFFER OUR GIFTS & OURSELVES Your generous gifts support the ministries and outreach of the church. You may place gifts of cash or checks made out to First UMC in the offering plates as they are passed. You may also place your Let s Connect/Let Us Pray card in the offering plate. Give online at any time at www.santamonicaumc.org. Credit cards are now accepted at the Sunday Hospitality Table during Coffee Fellowship. Thank you. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts. THE OFFERTORY The Chancel Choir Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends (arr. Mack Wilberg) Thou gracious God, whose mercy lends the light of home, the smile of friends, our gathered flock Thine arms enfold, as in the peaceful days of old. Wilt Thou not hear us while we raise, in sweet accord of solemn praise, the voices that have mingled long in joyous flow of mirth and song? For all the blessings life has brought, for all the sorrowing hours have taught, for all we mourn, for all we keep, the hands we clasp, the loved that sleep. The noontide sunshine of the past, these brief, bright moments facing fast, the stars that gild our dark ning years, the twilight ray from holier spheres. We thank Thee Father; let Thy grace our loving circle still embrace, Thy mercy shed its heav nly store, Thy peace be with us evermore. Amen! *RESPONSE #94 UMH The Doxology *UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION Tricia Lindley Ever-present God, whose ways are far beyond our understanding, yet as close as the breath of prayer, may these offerings reflect our love for you and for one another. In Christ s name we worship and pray, Amen. WE GO FORTH TO SERVE *HYMN #2190 TFWS Bring Forth the Kingdom *BENEDICTION *BENEDICTION RESPONSE POSTLUDE Strong Tower Postlude (Mathias Nagel) Ty Woodward Worship concludes with the Postlude music which prepares us to transition from worship to life in the world. You are invited to remain seated until the Postlude concludes, or to exit quietly.
FAMILY INFO WORSHIP INFO MISSIONS Nursery Care is available at 9 a.m. in Room 204 in the Education Building. Parents with young children are welcome to worship in the sanctuary or in the Kids Zone in the narthex. A changing table is provided in the restroom located in the hallway west of the Fireside Room. First UMC takes the care and safety of children seriously. We are a Safe Sanctuary congregation. Please see an usher if you need information or assistance. Flowers: Happy Anniversary to Joan and Bill Humphreys, who said their vows in a simple Methodist church in Ireland 59 years ago today and are still the sweet lovebirds they were then. Lots of Love, Mary and Jane and Family. During the summer months the Chancel Choir is singing some of their favorite anthems from the prior year. We hope they are your favorites also. To request prayers, fill in a Let's Connect/Let Us Pray card and place it in the offering plate during worship. If there are Prayer Quilts on the north wall of the sanctuary, you are invited to pray over and tie knots on the quilts. In the Fireside Room: view the photographs of First UMC member Emily Payne. Stop by the Hospitality Table in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center during Coffee Fellowship for information or to ask whatever might be on your mind! We're here to serve you. Next Sunday: Rev. Patricia Farris will preach the third of the Sermon Series: Going Deeper - Faith for Such a Time as This. We collect food weekly for the Westside Food Bank. In September, please bring macaroni & cheese, and other packaged dinners. Resident Bishop Bishop Grant J. Hagiya West District Superintendent Rev. Mark M. Nakagawa Senior Minister Rev. Patricia Farris p.farris@santamonicaumc.org New & Emerging Ministries Rev. Robert English r.english@santamonicaumc.org Chaplain in Residence Rev. Keri Olsen k.olsen@santamonicaumc.org Director of Children & Youth Ministry Tricia Lindley t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org Business Administrator Christina Eddy c.eddy@santamonicaumc.org Congregation Care Visitor Anne Premer a.premer@santamonicaumc.org Preschool Director Batsheva Spector b.spector@santamonicaumc.org Assistant to the Preschool Director Dane Rold d.rold@santamonicaumc.org Music Director Dr. James Smith Organist Ty Woodward Lead Coordinator Sarah Rold s.rold@santamonicaumc.org Membership and Facilities Coordinator David Penson d.penson@santamonicaumc.org Communications Director Tina Gage t.gage@santamonicaumc.org Communications Coordinator Shalimar Carducci s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org Head Custodian Javier Espinosa God is real. God is love. Every person matters. You matter. Together we can change the world. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of SANTA MONICA 1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org 310-393-8258
F O C U S O N September 10, 2017 FALL KICK-OFF! Invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to church with you then stay for the First UMC Fall Kick-Off as both the church and preschool celebrate a new year together. Enjoy your community with delicious food, fun and festivities for all ages! Fall Kick-Off: Sunday, September 24 11 a.m. in the First UMC Courtyard FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of SANTA MONICA 1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org 310-393-8258 info@santamonicaumc.org
O P P O R T U N I T I E S at F U M C WORSHIP & PRAYER Sunday 10 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Sunday 5 p.m. simple church Tonight s theme: on an active love that mends broken relationships and makes us whole MEETINGS / EVENTS THIS WEEK Today 11:15 a.m. Missions Council Meeting, Room 203 6 p.m. United Methodist Youth Fellowship Fall Kick-Off Potluck/Meeting, Simkins Hall Monday, September 11 5 p.m. CAST Auditions (6th-12th Graders), FR Wednesday, September 13 9 a.m. UMW Workparty/Lunch, Workroom 4 p.m. Trustees Meetings, CR-A Saturday, September 16 9:30 a.m. Prayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300 Sunday, September 17 11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings, SH 11:30 a.m. Book Study/Potluck, FR 2:30 p.m. Walk the Labyrinth, SH 5 p.m. simple church Celebrates 1-year Anniversary, Chapel/SH CHILDREN & YOUTH Children: Sunday School this Week Sunday School classes resume - Meet your Teacher! United Methodist Youth Fellowship: 6 p.m. TONIGHT! United Methodist Youth Fellowship Fall Kick-Off Potluck/Meeting, SH The youth ministry at First UMC is a safe, Christ centered environment where youth explore and grow in their faith. Activities are designed to nurture relationships and build a strong, loving community. This is a place of acceptance, outreach and spirituality. FELLOWSHIP /COMMUNITY Communications Survey Coming Soon! First UMC Communications team is conducting a short survey to learn how we can better inform you, the church community, with the information you want. The survey is in today s Order of Worship. Please drop completed survey in the box in the Narthex or at the Hospitality Table. CAST Fall 2017 Children s After School Theater is gearing up for the Fall season! Auditions for the 6th - 12th graders will be held tomorrow, Monday, September 11, 5-7 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Loving God With Our Minds Book Study - Next Sunday Don t miss next Sunday s Book Study/ Potluck, led by author Amir Hussain. His book, Muslims and the Making of America, is written in a conversational tone and may well open our eyes to many things we should know to be able to contribute in an informed way to the current debate about Muslims in our country. Dr. Hussain will be bringing copies of his book for signing. Next Sunday, September 17, 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Growing a Faith That Matters - New Adult Class Rev. Larry Young leads a new adult class that will meet October 1, 8 & 15 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Room 203. For the class description (no text and no fee) and to sign up, stop by the Hospitality Table. simple church Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary! Next Sunday Stay for a simple church dinner after 5 p.m. worship to celebrate our 1-year anniversary! simple church: 5 p.m. in the Chapel. MISSION OPPORTUNITIES UMCOR/First UMC: Collecting Hygiene Kits To help provide immediate relief to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, First UMC is collecting kit materials/ donations for a non-perishable Hygiene Kit. $12 covers the cost of one complete kit. To see the list of kit contents, pick up an information sheet in the Narthex or at the Sunday Hospitality Table. Checks towards the kit made be made to First UMC, memo line UMCOR Hygeine Kit. Hygience Kit list may also be found online: www.umcor.org For our full calendar of this month s events, including weekly group meetings, pick up a copy of the Sentinel located in the Narthex, or go to our website: www.santamonicaumc.org/calendar. CHR = Choir Room; CR = Conference Room; CY = Courtyard; FR = Fireside Room; L = Library; MH = Member s Home; OS = Off Site; S = Sanctuary; SH = Simkins Hall; WR = Work Room (UMW)