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 Baptism of the Lord Renewal of Baptismal Vows Installation of Leaders January 10, 2016 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. Luke 3:21-22 welcome We Gather PRELUDE Air from Water Music Suite (G. F. Handel) *Processional HYMN #529 United Methodist Hymnal How Firm a Foundation Rev. Larry Young Ty Woodward, Organist *Call to Worship Mira Pak, Lay Lector There are different ways of serving, but the same God is served. There are different abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to each of us for our particular service. The Spirit s presence is shown in some way in each person for the good of all. Christ is like a single body which has many parts. It is still one body, even though it is made up of different parts. Together, we are the body of Christ and each one is part of it. *Choral ACT OF PRAISE Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone; chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the church in one; one in might, and one in glory, while unending ages run. *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 Dot Plukas #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 Rev. Robert English We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. Thanks be to God! We Hear God s Word the Gospel Luke 3:15-17,21-22 (Pew Bible page 60, N.T.) Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God! homily "By water and the Holy Spirit" Mira Pak Rev. English We respond Invitation to Prayer #2253 TFWS Water, River, Spirit, Grace listening for the voice of GOD SILENt prayer & Pastoral Prayer Rev. Young 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 card in the offering plate. Give online at any time at www.santamonicaumc.org or by using the QR code in the insert. Thank you. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts. THE OFFERTORY The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director Look At The World (John Rutter) Look at the world, ev rything all around us: Look at the world: so many joys and wonders, so many miracles along our way. Praise to thee, O Lord, for all creation, give us thankful hearts, that we may see: all the gifts we share, and ev ry blessing, All things come of thee. Look at the earth bringing forth fruit and flower; look at the sky, the sunshine and the rain; look at the hills, look at the trees and mountains, valley and flowing river, field and plain. Think of the spring, think of the warmth of summer bringing the harvest before the winter s cold. Ev rything grows, ev ry good gift, all that we need and cherish comes from the Lord in token of his love; we are his hands, stewards of all his bounty; His is the earth, and His is the heav ns above. *Response #94 UMH The Doxology *Unison Prayer of Dedication Rev. Young We give you thanks, O God. May our offering honor you. May our lives reflect your mercy. May our hands bestow on others the blessings we have received. Amen. *Baptismal Renewal #605 UMH Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters #420 UMH Breathe on Me, Breath of God #393 UMH Spirit of the Living God introduction and installation of 2016 First UMC Leaders (see insert) We go forth to serve *hymn #2241 TFWS The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve *BenedictION *Benediction response Postlude Hornpipe from Water Music Suite (G. F. Handel) 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.
recognition & installation of our church leaders Sunday, January 10, 2016 Church leaders respond in bold italics. Congregation responds in bold type. introduction Rev. Robert English Dear friends, you have been called by God and chosen by the people of God for leadership in the church. This ministry is a blessing and a serious responsibility. It recognizes your special gifts and calls you to work among us and for us. In love we thank you for accepting your obligation and challenge you to offer your best to the Lord, to this people, and to our ministry in the world. Live a life in Christ and make him known in your witness and your work. introduction of leaders Rev. Patricia Farris to Our Leaders Do you this day acknowledge yourself a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ? I do. Will you devote yourself to the service of God in the world? I will. Will you so live that you enable this church to be a people of love and peace? I will. Will you do all in your power to be responsible to the task for which you have been chosen? I will. prayer Almighty God, pour out your blessings upon these your servants who have been given particular ministries in your church. Grant them grace to give themselves wholeheartedly in your service. Keep before them the example of our Lord, who did not think first of himself, but gave himself for us all. Let them share his ministry and consecration, that they may enter into his joy. Guide them in their work. Reward their faithfulness with the knowledge that through them your purposes are accomplished; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. To the congregation Dear friends, rejoice that these persons have accepted the gift and responsibility of leadership in our congregation. Will you do all you can to assist and encourage them in the responsibilities to which they have been called, giving them your cooperation, your counsel, and your prayers? We will.
Church Leadership Lay Leader: Michael Lamb Associate Lay Leader: Shannon Sturges Church Council: Sherry Erlandson Fellowship & Events: Sandra Jones Finance Committee: Kim Defenderfer Guidance and Outreach: Andy Goebel Health Ministry: Debi Jenkinson Wong and Dorothy Williams Archives and History: Marilyn Hedges and Leslie Nordby Nominations & Leadership Development: Cindy McQuade Library: Mary Crawford Loans & Scholarships: Mira Pak Missions: Linda Diane Anderson Parking Lot: Chuck Kearsley Planned Giving: Russ Whittenburg Prayer Quilt Ministry: Maile Marquand and Sue Payne Seasonal Displays: Mike Eskridge Spiritual Formation: Mary Crawford Staff-Parish Relations: Glenda Martinez Stewardship & Financial Giving: Michael Lamb Trustees: Todd Erlandson United Methodist Women: Betty Storm Youth Ministry: Adam Guerrero and Haylie Wollitz Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica: John Stutsman United Methodist Women President: Betty Storm Recording Secretary: Joy Williams Corresponding Secretary: Christine Stumpf Treasurer: Mary Clark Publicity: Cindy McQuade, David Mayhan Program Resources: Carol Reich Boutique: Patricia McFadden & Betty Storm Historian: Marilyn Hedges Scholarships: Rebecca Pearson Sunshine Committee: Cindy McQuade, Bernice de Leon, Berneice Southcott & Kathy Naylor Membership: Joyce Landsverk Women of Action: Linda Diane Anderson Quilters Liaison: Caprice Walker Abigail Circle: Christine Stumpf Mothers Fellowship: Ella Mae Holmes Nominating Committee: Helen Hewitt, Bernice de Leon Woman Talk: Christine Stumpf
The Head Usher today is Al Mead. See an usher if you need assistance. Tricia Lindley is out today with the UMYF Winter Retreat. 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. First UMC takes the care and safety of children seriously. We are a Safe Sanctuary congregation. A changing table is provided in the restroom located in the hallway west of the Fireside Room. Please see an usher for directions. Flowers at the Reredos: Flowers donated in loving memory of Marie Rourke, by her family. Please fill in the Let's Connect card found in the pew racks, and place it in the offering plate. To request prayers, use the Prayer Request section on the back of the card. If there are Prayer Quilts on the north wall of the sanctuary, you are invited to pray over and tie knots on the quilts. Stop by the Hospitality Table in Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center during Coffee Fellowship today to ask about membership. Visit the Fireside Room to see a pictoral history of First UMC in celebration of our 140th Anniversary, gathered from the Historical Records room. If you have not done so already, please fill out a 2016 giving card (which can be found in the pew racks) and place it in the offering plate during worship or deliver to the church office. Remember, if you have no will or trust, state laws will determine who will inherit your property at your death. State laws do not include your church or any other charity as a beneficiary. Join the First UMC Legacy Circle: info@santamonicaumc.org. Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Rev. Keri Olsen will preach. Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In January bring nutritional bars: protein, granola, energy or breakfast bars. Resident Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño West District Superintendent Kathey Michelle Wilborn 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 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 baptism January 10, 2016 The life of faith, which baptized persons live, is like a pilgrimage or journey. On this journey, there are many challenges, changes and chances. Ongoing Christian nurture teaches, shapes and strengthens us to live ever more faithfully as we are open to the Spirit s revealing more and more of the way and will of God. As our appreciation of the good news of Jesus Christ deepens and our commitment to Christ s service becomes more profound, we seek occasions to celebrate we celebrate in every baptism and in today s service of baptismal renewal. (adapted from By Water and the Spirit: A United Methodist Understanding of Baptism ) United Methodists baptize at any age. We believe baptism to be a means of God s grace; a sign of our covenant relationship with God; entrance into the Body of Christ, the church; as forgiveness of sin; and as an entrance into new life and holy living. We also recognize the baptism of all Christians. See any of our pastors for more information about baptism or about opportunities for growth as a baptized Christian. 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 *Westside Food Bank collection for January: Nutritional bars: protein, granola, energy or breakfast bars * Sundays at First UMC 9 a.m. Lectionary Scripture Discussion, FR 9 a.m. Partnership with God, Rm 101 9 a.m. Nursery Care, 204 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsals, CHR 10 a.m. Worship Service, S 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11 a.m. Fellowship, Courtyard 3:30 p.m. Amadeus Handbell Choir Rehearsals, CHR 6:15 p.m. UMYF, Youth Lounge Today - Baptismal Renewal Installation of 2016 Lay Leaders UMYF Winter Retreat returns Monday, January 11 9 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Group, FR Tuesday, January 12 6 p.m. Sacred Yoga, SH Wednesday, January 13 12:10 p.m. Mid-Week Recital, S/FR 4 p.m. Trustees Meeting, CR-A Friday, January 15 7:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, SH Saturday, January 16 9:30 a.m. Prayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300 Sunday, January 17 - Children s Church 11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screening, FR 11 a.m. Youth Council Meeting, YL 2:30 p.m. Walk the Labyrinth, SH 5 p.m. simple church, SH Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First UMC s online giving page. Highlights January Mid-Week Recital The first mid-week recital of 2016 features tuba player Beth Mitchell, accompanied by Hannah Yi on piano. These monthly concerts are free and open to the public and perfect for your lunch break. All are welcome! Wednesday January 13, 12:10-12:40 p.m., in the Sanctuary. Reception to follow in the Fireside Room. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Prayer, readings and song coordinated by the Westside Interfaith Council kicks off the 31st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations. The theme this year is Bending the Arc of Justice. Tickets are $25. Friday January 15, 7:30-9 a.m. Simkins Hall. January Book Study/Potluck with Rev. Farris The first in the 2016 Loving God with Our Minds Book Study is Short Stories: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi by Amy-Jill Levine. Jesus used stories (parables) to talk about the Kingdom of God. But life in 1st century Galilee and Judea was very different from what we know today. Come for a lively and insightful discussion co-led by Rev. Farris and Rabbi Jeff Marx from the Santa Monica Synagogue. Bring a dish to share. Sunday January 24, 11 a.m. Fireside Room. Youth/Scout Sunday Come enjoy the annual Youth/Scout Sunday service. The First UMC youth have the opportunity to lead the Sunday service, from reading scripture to preaching the sermons that they have written. Boy Scout Troop 67 invites you to their annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser before and after worship, and the Girl Scouts will sell their Girl Scout cookies after worship. Sunday January 31, Worship 10 a.m. Sanctuary, Pancake Breakfast 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Simkins Hall. What Does Love Look Like 2016 It s not too late to fill out & turn in your giving card for 2016. The church budget for 2016 depends on the pledges we receive. The giving card can be found in the pew racks, in the church office, and online. W W W. S A N T A M O N I C A U M C. O R G 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)