F R S N E D M E H D S C H R C H WRSH Consecration Sunday November 15, 2015 "You must go on living in my love." John 15:10 welcome We Gather ricia Lindley RELDE Call to hee, Lord Jesus Christ (J. S. Bach) y Woodward, organ *rocessional HYMN #87 nited Methodist Hymnal What Gift Can We Bring *Call to Worship Dane Rold, Lay Lector Holy God, we enter your sanctuary with reverence and expectation. We long to encounter you in a new and meaningful way in this hour. Receive our worship and speak to us your life-giving and life-changing word of grace. Give us generous hearts and joyful spirits to greet you and praise your holy name. *Choral AC F RASE "his song we now offer in honor and praise!" *Sharing the peace of christ lease 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.
CHLDREN S MESSAGe ricia Lindley #2233 he Faith We Sing Where Children Belong his, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God s word, bread and cup, prayer and song: his is where children belong. As the congregation sings, all children are invited to come forward. Am a Child of God 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 Children's Church in the Chapel. ur Mission & Common Life Rev. Robert English We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. hanks be to God! We Hear God s Word the psalm salm 100 (ew Bible p. 552,..) Dane Rold Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. hanks be to God! he gospel John 15:9-13 (J.B. hillips translation) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. hanks be to God! sermn "What Does Love Look Like? You Are What You Love" Rev. atricia Farris nvitation to rayer listening for the voice of GD SLENt prayer & astoral rayer We respond #2164 FWS Sanctuary Rev. English he Lord s rayer ur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. hy 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 ffer ur Gifts & urselves Your generous gifts support the ministries and outreach of the church. You may place gifts of cash or checks made out to First MC 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. hank you. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts.
HE FFERRY he Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director With a Voice of Singing (Martin Shaw) With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia. tter it even unto the ends of the earth. he Lord hath delivered His people, Alleluia. be joyful in God, all ye lands, sing praises to the honour of his name, make his praise to be glorious. resentatn F r 2016 ledges *HYMN #92 MH For the Beauty of the Earth (verses 1, 5, 6) #102 MH Now hank We All ur God * rayer F CNSeCratN Rev. Farris Creator God, with gratitude we return to you what is yours as we dedicate our gifts in the name of Christ. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your blessings and of your great bounty, in the provisions of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need. May our spirits be strengthened by using only what we need, and may we use our strength to help those who need us. n gratitude for all your goodness, we pledge to love you with all our heart, mind, soul and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourself. Give us grace to fill others lives with love, hope and joy, to the honor of your name and in the service of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. *Response #94 MH he Doxology *nison rayer of Dedication Rev. English raise to you, Holy Giver of all gifts. n you there are always more blessings than we can imagine. Give to us that generous spirit that places all that we have at your disposal. hen, by the grace of Christ, let it be multiplied in ways we cannot measure or control, for the welfare of all your people and the glory of your name. hrough Jesus our Lord. Amen. We go forth to serve *hymn #671 MH Lord, Dismiss s with hy Blessing *BenedictN *Benediction response ostlude uba une (C. S. Lang) y Woodward Worship concludes with the ostlude music which prepares us to transition from worship to life in the world. You are invited to remain seated until the ostlude concludes, or to exit quietly.
he Head sher today is Al Mead. See an usher if you need assistance. f you would like an electronic copy of the Charge Conference reports, please email info@santamonicaumc.org to receive your electronic copy. Nursery Care is available at 9 a.m. in Room 204 in the Education Building. arents with young children are welcome to worship in the sanctuary or in the Kids Zone in the narthex. First MC 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. lease see an usher for directions. Flowers at the Reredos: n memory of my beloved husband Wendell Furnas, especially today, from Karen Furnas. lease fill in the Let's Connect card found in the pew racks, and place it in the offering plate. o request prayers, use the rayer Request section on the back of the card. f there are rayer Quilts on the north wall of the sanctuary, you are invited to pray over and tie knots on the quilts. Stop by the Hospitality able in Simkins Hall in he Shelby Center during Coffee Fellowship today to ask about membership. Visit the Fireside Room to see a pictoral history of First MC in celebration of our 140th Anniversary, gathered from the Historical Records room. Giving to the church through your will or trust is the most common way to continue your support beyond your lifetime. When your estate plan is prepared, consider a gift. Join the First MC Legacy Circle: info@ santamonicaumc.org. Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Rev. Robert English will preach. Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. n November bring hot and cold cereals. Resident Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño West District Superintendent Kathey Michelle Wilborn Senior Minister Rev. atricia Farris p.farris@santamonicaumc.org New & Emerging Ministries Rev. Robert English r.english@santamonicaumc.org Chaplain in Residence Rev. Keri lsen k.olsen@santamonicaumc.org Director of Children & Youth Ministry ricia Lindley t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org Business Administrator Christina Eddy c.eddy@santamonicaumc.org reschool Director Batsheva Spector b.spector@santamonicaumc.org Assistant to the reschool Director Dane Rold d.rold@santamonicaumc.org Music Director Dr. James Smith rganist y Woodward Lead Coordinator Sarah Rold s.rold@santamonicaumc.org Membership and Facilities Coordinator David enson d.penson@santamonicaumc.org Communications Director ina 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. ogether 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
FCS N reschool Fall Festival November 15, 2015 R N *Westside Food Bank collection for November: Hot and Cold Cereals * Sundays at First MC 9 a.m. Lectionary Scripture Discussion, FR 9 a.m. artnership 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. MYF, Youth Lounge oday - Consecration Sunday Children s Church Sentinel Submissions Due 11 a.m. reschool Fall Festival, SH/Courtyard 11 a.m. Free Blood ressure Screenings, Chapel 5 p.m. simple church, SH uesday, November 17 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR 7 p.m. Methodist Foundation Meeting, CR-A hursday, November 19 7 p.m. Cross(+)Brew, S 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsals, CHR Saturday, November 21 9:30 a.m. rayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300 Sunday, November 22 - Christ the King Sunday 11 a.m. Boy Scout Wreath Sales, Alcove 11 a.m. 20s/30s Young Adult Check-in, Chapel he reschool Fall Festival is open to the entire community after worship today! Fun for everyone of all ages! here are two bounce houses in the Courtyard, crafts, carnival games and a magician in Simkins Hall. Be sure to try the chili from the Chili Cook-ff, and pick up some baked goods at the bake sale. And stop by the library for the Book Fair, filled with great books for kids as well as adults. icket prices: $10 for the taco stand / $12 wristbands for the kids for unlimited rides and games. reschool Fall Festival / Book Fair / Chili Cook-off: oday 11 a.m., after worship in the Courtyard f i r st u n i t e d m e t h o d i st c h u r c h o f sa n ta m o n i c a 1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org 310-393-8258 info@santamonicaumc.org Free Blood ressure Screenings Note that the Health Ministry Council s Free Blood ressure Screenings will be held today after worship in the Chapel. Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First MC s online giving page. E at S F M C Highlights simple church - onight Why simple church? Because a calm, centered, compassionate life is possible. opic: practicing nonattachment, especially to our certainty. onight at 5 p.m., Simkins Hall. (Labyrinth is not open today.) rayer Quilt Workparty he rayer Quilt Workgroup welcomes anyone to join their monthly workshops. Whether you sew or not, there are many ways to be involved in this ministry. Saturday November 21, 9:30 a.m. in Room 300. Boy Scouts Wreaths t s time to order your holiday wreaths and greenery from Boy Scout roop 67. rders will be taken: Sunday November 22 and 29, 11 a.m., after worship in the Alcove. hanksgiving Meal for Family Shelter simple church will host a hanksgiving Dinner for 110 people from Family Shelter in Culver City. Sign up at the Sunday Hospitality able to bring a side dish or dessert, pot-luck style, or to set-up/clean-up. For more information, contact Rev. Robert English: r.english@ santamonicaumc.org. Dinner will be held Wednesday November 25, 5:30 p.m., Simkins Hall. Book-of-the-Month Study & otluck he November Book is Dare We Speak of Hope?: Searching for a Language of Life in Faith and olitics by Allan Aubrey Boesak. As the Advent season begins and we ponder anew all that Christ s birth means for our lives and for this world, let s hear from theologian and South African witness for justice, Allan Boesak. Read, ponder, pray and come for what will be a lively discussion! he book is available Sundays at the Hospitality able, in the church office, on Amazon and in Kindle formats. Sunday November 29, 11 a.m., in the Fireside Room. Bring a dish to share. History of First MC in the Fireside Room Stop by the Fireside Room today after worship for Coffee Fellowship, and enjoy pictoral highlights of First MC throughout the years, found from the archives in the Historical Records Room. W W W. S A N A M N C A M C. R G CHR = Choir Room; CR = Conference Room; CY = Courtyard; FR = Fireside Room; L = Library; MH = Member s Home; S = ff Site; S = Sanctuary; SH = Simkins Hall; WR = Work Room (MW)
FCS N reschool Fall Festival November 15, 2015 R N *Westside Food Bank collection for November: Hot and Cold Cereals * Sundays at First MC 9 a.m. Lectionary Scripture Discussion, FR 9 a.m. artnership 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. MYF, Youth Lounge oday - Consecration Sunday Children s Church Sentinel Submissions Due 11 a.m. reschool Fall Festival, SH/Courtyard 11 a.m. Free Blood ressure Screenings, Chapel 5 p.m. simple church, SH uesday, November 17 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR 7 p.m. Methodist Foundation Meeting, CR-A hursday, November 19 7 p.m. Cross(+)Brew, S 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsals, CHR Saturday, November 21 9:30 a.m. rayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300 Sunday, November 22 - Christ the King Sunday 11 a.m. Boy Scout Wreath Sales, Alcove 11 a.m. 20s/30s Young Adult Check-in, Chapel he reschool Fall Festival is open to the entire community after worship today! Fun for everyone of all ages! here are two bounce houses in the Courtyard, crafts, carnival games and a magician in Simkins Hall. Be sure to try the chili from the Chili Cook-ff, and pick up some baked goods at the bake sale. And stop by the library for the Book Fair, filled with great books for kids as well as adults. icket prices: $10 for the taco stand / $12 wristbands for the kids for unlimited rides and games. reschool Fall Festival / Book Fair / Chili Cook-off: oday 11 a.m., after worship in the Courtyard f i r st u n i t e d m e t h o d i st c h u r c h o f sa n ta m o n i c a 1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org 310-393-8258 info@santamonicaumc.org Free Blood ressure Screenings Note that the Health Ministry Council s Free Blood ressure Screenings will be held today after worship in the Chapel. Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First MC s online giving page. E at S F M C Highlights simple church - onight Why simple church? Because a calm, centered, compassionate life is possible. opic: practicing nonattachment, especially to our certainty. onight at 5 p.m., Simkins Hall. (Labyrinth is not open today.) rayer Quilt Workparty he rayer Quilt Workgroup welcomes anyone to join their monthly workshops. Whether you sew or not, there are many ways to be involved in this ministry. Saturday November 21, 9:30 a.m. in Room 300. Boy Scouts Wreaths t s time to order your holiday wreaths and greenery from Boy Scout roop 67. rders will be taken: Sunday November 22 and 29, 11 a.m., after worship in the Alcove. hanksgiving Meal for Family Shelter simple church will host a hanksgiving Dinner for 110 people from Family Shelter in Culver City. Sign up at the Sunday Hospitality able to bring a side dish or dessert, pot-luck style, or to set-up/clean-up. For more information, contact Rev. Robert English: r.english@ santamonicaumc.org. Dinner will be held Wednesday November 25, 5:30 p.m., Simkins Hall. Book-of-the-Month Study & otluck he November Book is Dare We Speak of Hope?: Searching for a Language of Life in Faith and olitics by Allan Aubrey Boesak. As the Advent season begins and we ponder anew all that Christ s birth means for our lives and for this world, let s hear from theologian and South African witness for justice, Allan Boesak. Read, ponder, pray and come for what will be a lively discussion! he book is available Sundays at the Hospitality able, in the church office, on Amazon and in Kindle formats. Sunday November 29, 11 a.m., in the Fireside Room. Bring a dish to share. History of First MC in the Fireside Room Stop by the Fireside Room today after worship for Coffee Fellowship, and enjoy pictoral highlights of First MC throughout the years, found from the archives in the Historical Records Room. W W W. S A N A M N C A M C. R G CHR = Choir Room; CR = Conference Room; CY = Courtyard; FR = Fireside Room; L = Library; MH = Member s Home; S = ff Site; S = Sanctuary; SH = Simkins Hall; WR = Work Room (MW)