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 Holy Communion 9th Sunday after Pentecost August 6, 2017 Jesus took the five loaves of bread and the two fish, looked up to heaven, blessed them, and broke the loaves apart and gave them to his disciples. Then the disciples gave them to the crowds. Matthew 14:19b (CEB) WELCOME PRELUDE Communion (Richard Purvis) WE GATHER *PROCESSIONAL HYMN #2126 The Faith We Sing All Who Hunger *CALL TO WORSHIP O Christ, we come to find in you the Bread of Life. We hunger for bread and more than bread. Give us this day your bread, our daily bread. Feed us, fill us, with your love and joy and peace. Rev. Keri Olsen Dr. James Vail, Guest Organist Jamie Jones, Lay Lector *CHORAL ACT OF PRAISE O bread of Life, we hunger for you, revive your church with life and power. O bread of Life, come, cleanse, renew us, and fit your church to meet this hour. *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 TFWS 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 We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. Thanks be to God! WE HEAR GOD S WORD Rev. Robert English THE GOSPEL Matthew 14:13-21 (Pew Bible page 16, N.T.) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God! HOMILY To the Crowds Given Jamie Jones Rev. Patricia Farris WE RESPOND 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/Dr. James Smith, Music Director Kyrie from Requiem of Remembrance (Michael D. McClish) Kyrie eleison; Christe eleison; Kyrie eleison. Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy. *RESPONSE #94 United Methodist Hymnal The Doxology
*UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Olsen Bountiful God, may the bread we have from you remind us of our human hungers and your divine gifts which sustain us. May we share the bread we have from you with hungry bodies and souls beyond the reach of our own cupboards, the hungry hearts may be satisfied and your name be praised. Amen. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION We will use the Musical Setting beginning on page 2257 in The Faith We Sing hymnal. Gluten-free vegan wafers are available from the servers upon request. The Ushers will guide you in coming forward to receive the communion elements. You may pause at the kneeler to pray or be in silent prayer at your seat. #2128 TFWS Come and Find the Quiet Center #2132 TFWS You Who Are Thirsty #2261 TFWS Life-giving Bread #2267 TFWS Taste and See WE GO FORTH TO SERVE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Rev. Olsen Bread of Life, may every occasion of the sharing of bread be as fellowship with you, who once took bread, giving thanks, broke and shared it with the world. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven feed us till we and all your children want no more. Amen. *HYMN #2175 TFWS Together We Serve *BENEDICTION *BENEDICTION RESPONSE POSTLUDE God of Grace and God of Glory (Paul Manz) Dr. Vail 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. We welcome guest organist Dr. James Vail. After today s service, members of the Communion Server Ministry will be taking the communion elements to those who were unable to worship with us. Flowers: In loving memory of Lucy Casillas Beteta. Her passions were God, her husband Fred, her children, and her grandchildren. She knew the bounty of God s love, and was rich with family and friends who loved her. With a warm embracing hug and a kiss on the cheek we bid her goodbye... for now. God welcome Lucy into your arms. From the Beteta 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. Opening today 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. We collect food weekly for the Westside Food Bank. In August, please bring canned pinto and other beans. 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 August 6, 2017 FAITH IN ACTION Supplies Needed: Backpacks for Upward Bound House Until August 13, First UMC is taking donations of backpacks and school supplies for Family Place at Upward Bound House. Goal: 50 Supplied Backpacks! Items you may bring include: Backpacks Glue sticks Scissors Ballpoint pens No. 2 pencils Colored pencils Pencil sharpener Large pink eraser Water-based markers 4 oz. bottle of white glue Highlighters Three-ring binder Loose-leaf notebook paper Pocket folders (two pockets) Rulers Crayons Index Cards 2 oz. Antibacterial Hand Soap. Faith in Action will prepare the backpacks on August 13, and will give to Upward Bound House the following week. You may drop off supplies in the box in the narthex, at the Hospitality Table, or in the church office. Let s give the kids of Upward Bound House supplies for their first day of school! 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 MEETINGS / EVENTS THIS WEEK Today - Holy Communion Tuesday, August 8 6 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting, CR-A Wednesday, August 9 9 a.m. UMW Workparty/Lunch, Workroom Saturday, August 12 6 p.m. UMC Dodger Night, Dodger Stadium Sunday, August 13 - Faith in Action Last day to donate backpack supplies Spring Concert CD Now Available! If you missed the First UMC Spring Concert of the premiere performance of Requiem of Rememberance, or came to the concert but would like to hear it again, now s your chance to pick up the CD! Available at the Sunday Hospitality Table after worship for $10, or call the church office to reserve a copy. Christoph Bull Performance - Today Christoph Bull and live performance painter Norton Wisdom are playing/painting at Westwood UMC later today. The program consists of music by Bach and Improv on Bach. Westwood United Methodist Church, 3 p.m. (10497 Wilshire Blvd) No charge. CHILDREN & YOUTH Children: Sunday School this Week August Theme: God Chooses Joshua Bible Verse: But my family and I will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 Anchor Point: We choose to serve God. August 6: God Chooses Joshua - Joshua 1:1-9 FELLOWSHIP /COMMUNITY Breakfast at the Beach Family Connection and Messy Church present Breakfast at the Beach. Mark your calendars for a fun breakfast meet-up in our own backyard. Bagels, fruit and coffee will be provided. Invite your friends and bring the entire family. Contact Rev. Robert English to be in the Messy Church email list: r.english@santamonicaumc.org, or go to www.santamonicaumc.org/messychurch. Saturday, August 26, 8:30 a.m. Santa Monica Beach (off Ocean Park Blvd, between lifeguard stations 26 & 27). Sacred Yoga Saturday August 26 will be the final Sacred Yoga class of the season. Instructor Temitope is heading to Africa on an extended spiritual pilgrimage. Sacred Yoga will be on hiatus starting in September as we send Temitope off with our prayers and gratitude for leading and guiding our Sacred Yoga practice over the past year and a half. Saturday August 26, 10 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Blessing of the Backpacks It s that time of year Kids of all ages are going BACK! Back to school, that is. First UMC honors this special time with the annual Blessing of the Backpacks. Bring your backpacks, handbags, computer carriers, and wallets to worship Sunday August 27, 10 a.m. Big & Small Art Exhibit First UMC is excited to announce a call-out to all artists, animal artists to be exact, in the community! Submit your animal paintings, photographs, sketches or what have you by September 1. The exhibit will be open during the annual First UMC Blessing of the Animals. Send submissions and inquiries to Shalimar Carducci s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org. MISSION OPPORTUNITIES Habitat for Humanity: Sign up Now! Sign ups are underway to participate in the Habitat for Humanity Patience House build. Not a builder? Lunch crew volunteers are needed as well! Must be at least 16 years old. Pick up a Volunteer Interest form at the Hospitality Table or go online:www.santamonicaumc.org/ habitat. First Build date: 9/30. 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)