UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH January 15, 2017 INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL INTERGENERATIONAL INTERFAITH
11:00 AM Order of Worship January 15, 2017 Sanctuary PRELUDE Exalted Arr. Mark Hayes GATHERING TO WORSHIP INVOCATION Rev. Valerie L. Jackson *CALL TO WORSHIP Robert Metzger Leader: Come, Lord God, to receive our worship. Come, Lord Jesus, to receive our praise. Come, Holy Spirit, to receive our thanks. Come, eternal three-in-one God, come where we are gathered to celebrate our unity as your body, the church. All: We share one faith and are of one soul and one mind, which belong solely and wholly to you. Leader: We are baptized with one baptism, eat of one bread and drink of one cup. All: We confess one name above all other names; we are obedient to one Lord, who frees us from the tyranny and hatefulness of the world. Leader: We share one hope, one comfort, one goal. All: We are one people, united--despite any noticeable differences--by our faith in you, Lord Jesus. Leader: We are one people, united by your love and mercy to stand against any power that would try to tear us apart. All: We are one people, united in blessing and in suffering, united in joy and in sorrow, united in strength and in weakness. Receive our praise! Amen. (Oga.pcusa.org) *HYMN 578 God of Love and God of Power Unser Herrscher WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Debby Lawrence *PASSING OF THE PEACE: Greet one another saying: Peace be with you. ; And also with you. HEARING THE WORD CHORAL INTROIT SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 40:1-11 Robert Metzger Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words. All: Thanks be to God. CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION ANTHEM Come Down, O Love Divine arr. Dietterich RESPONDING TO THE WORD CHILDREN S MOMENTS [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. Duane Buys
8:30 AM Order of Worship January 15, 2017 Wasser Chapel PRELUDE Quiet Reflection Bethany Smith INVITATION TO WORSHIP Rev. Valerie L. Jackson *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come, Lord God, to receive our worship. Come, Lord Jesus, to receive our praise. Come, Holy Spirit, to receive our thanks. Come, eternal three-in-one God, come where we are gathered to celebrate our unity as your body, the church. All: We share one faith and are of one soul and one mind, which belong solely and wholly to you. Leader: We are baptized with one baptism, eat of one bread and drink of one cup. All: We confess one name above all other names; we are obedient to one Lord, who frees us from the tyranny and hatefulness of the world. Leader: We share one hope, one comfort, one goal. All: We are one people, united--despite any noticeable differences--by our faith in you, Lord Jesus. Leader: We are one people, united by your love and mercy to stand against any power that would try to tear us apart. All: We are one people, united in blessing and in suffering, united in joy and in sorrow, united in strength and in weakness. Receive our praise! Amen. (Oga.pcusa.org) *HYMN 578 God of Love and God of Power Unser Herrscher SHARING/PASSING OF THE PEACE Rev. Lawrence *PASSING OF THE PEACE: Greet one another saying: Peace be with you. ; And also with you. READING OF THE WORD: Psalm 40:1-11 Duane Buys CHILDREN S MOMENTS Duane Buys [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. JOYS AND CONCERNS Rev. Debby Lawrence SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER OFFERING OFFERTORY PRAYER Pat Mauro OFFERTORY HYMN 396 O Jesus, I Have Promised Angel s Story MESSAGE Remembering Our Promise Rev. Jackson What s Church Got to Do With It? *CLOSING HYMN 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness Faithfulness BENEDICTION *Response Hymn 143 On Eagle s Wings Joncas POSTLUDE Allegro John Stanley *Please stand as able Acolyte: Charlie Seaborn
PENIEL The PlACe WHere we COnNECT and wrestle with GOD WASSER CHAPEL - 10:30 AM January 15, 2017 In Her Own Words: A Sermon Series on Women in the Bible, Part 2 Liza Stoltz Hanson Based on "Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter" by Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman "Women say more in the Book of Genesis (some 1,100 words) than in any other book in the Old and New Testaments, save one, and most of their comments have to do with life: helping to make it happen, sustaining it, protecting it, and grieving it." - Rev Lindsay Hardin Freeman Worship crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson: Denton Hanson: Kevin Garman: Brittany Collins: Chris Beeson: Chelsea Pearson Matthew Green and Jessica Carmer
Sunday January 15 Monday January 16 Tuesday January 17 Wednesday January 18 Thursday January 19 Friday January 20 Saturday January 21 For a complete list of events & committee meetings please visit us at https://universityparkumc.org/news-events/ 8:45am 9:30am 10:30am 6:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 3:30pm 4:45pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 9:00am 9:30am 4:30pm 6:30pm 8:00pm 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:15pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 10:00am 12:00pm 7:45am 8:30am 9:30am Messenger Articles Due 2nd-5th Grade Choristers Sunday School (Children through Adults) 4 years through 1st Grade Choristers Sunday Night Ticket AA Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Building Closed Group 13AA Stepping Stones Al-Anon John Blinn Spiritual Direction Men s Fellowship ESL Bible Study A Child s Song Piano I Kindermusik A Child s Song Piano II BMCM Meditation Troop 5 John Blinn Spiritual Direction United Methodist Women Bible Study Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids Pack 5 Forgiveness Al-Anon Graduate Christian Fellowship World Café Disciple Bible Study World Café ESL Bible Study Sangha Meditation Choir PB&J Ministry Pastor Jackson s Friday Bible Study FA in Recovery UMW Leadership Training Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids Education Rooms Upper Room Bride s Room Noakes Hall, B03 Upper Room Noakes Hall Noakes Hall Bryans Room Cornerstone II Bryans Room Choir Room Civic Center Park Noakes Hall Sunday January 22 8:45am 9:30am 10:30am 12:00pm 6:00pm 2nd-5th Grade Choristers Sunday School (Children through Adults) 4 years through 1st Grade Choristers UPark Annual Meeting & Charge Conference Sunday Night Ticket AA Education Rooms
GET INVOLVED! United Methodist Women Leadership Training Meeting The UMW from Metro area churches will meet at UPUMC on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, from 8:30am-12pm. The topic is Mission Mentoring and Celebration and the purpose is to develop leaders to revitalize UMW units within each congregation. The event is free and open to UPUMC women, whether new to the UMW or old-hands. The day includes mentoring, sharing of ideas, as well as a message and communion led by Rev. Dr. Valerie Jackson. For information, contact Susan Livingston @ 720-480-8762 or susanwehrlivingston@comcast.net. Volunteers Needed! We need volunteers for both the 11:00 AM service to run the PowerPoint and start/stop recordings of the services. Please contact Administrative Assistant Jessica if you are interested at admin@universityparkumc.org or 303-722-5736 ext. 103 Christian Unity Service Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00pm University Park Area Churches Christian Unity Service at the Kirk of Bonnie Brae. More information to follow! 2017 Annual Meeting & Charge Conference Annual Meeting and Charge Conference for UPark UMC will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 12:00pm in. There will be a light lunch served. Annual Lunch & Fashion Show Church Women United will have their Annual Lunch and Fashion Show on Friday, Jan. 27 at St. Luke's UMC, 11:00am, located at 8817 S. Broadway. Fashions will come from the consignment store, "Love in the Name of Christ". Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at the reception desk on Sunday morning. Save the Date for the Candlelight Dinner The Annual Candlelight Dinner is Saturday evening, February 11, at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15 and will be available in February. This annual dinner is for the ladies and served by the gentlemen. For a complete list of events please visit us at https://universityparkumc.org/news-events/
HYMN OF PREPARATION 396 O Jesus, I Have Promised Angel s Story MESSAGE Remembering Our Promise Rev. Jackson What s Church Got to Do With It? SILENT PRAYER CHORAL INTERCESSORY PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER 895 OFFERING We give in gratitude for the blessings of our life and for making a better world. CHORAL OFFERTORY PREFACE OFFERTORY PRAYER Carol Bedin OFFERTORY Sing of His Wonders arr. Tkach *PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY HYMN 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *RESPONSIVE PRAYER Robert Metzger Leader: O Holy One, We pray for the commitment to grow together, sharing the gifts you give us with others here and in the wider world. May we do no harm. May we do good in all things and in every place we go: to nurture our relationship with you; People: to care for every part of your creation; to foster justice and to be in solidarity with those in need; to work for peace and end of violence. We open our hearts to you and your creation in the name of Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen. *CLOSING HYMN 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness Faithfulness *BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Voluntary David N. Johnson *Please stand as able Assisting in Worship Greeters: Lois Anderson, Marcia Williams, Barbara Baldwin, Dennis Baldwin Ushers: Jeff Flynn, Nate Eckloff, Kelsey Forsyth, Daren Matthews, Michael Cox, Les Law Acolyte: Bronte Bedin Flowers today are given by Barb Philipp in honor of her parents, John and Lorene Stark Childcare is available in our nursery. Large print bulletins & hearing devices are available, please ask an usher.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Informal Worship Service Peniel Service Traditional Service 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Wasser Chapel Wasser Chapel Sanctuary CORNERSTONE II COVENANT BIBLE STUDY JOURNEYS IN FAITH YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY SPECIAL NEEDS JOURNEYS IN FAITH YOUTH CLASSES 6 th - 12 th GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL January 15 Belief Series A Change is Gonna Come January 22 God Help Us January 15 Episode 11 Leadership January 22 God s Household January 15 Painting the Stars, Religion, and Evolving Faith January 22 Discussion on the Living the Question Series All young adults are welcome to join. Young adults with Special Needs can participate in a short worship service. 6 th -8 th grade Youth Sunday School Class. 9 th -12 th grade Youth Sunday School Class. Cornerstone Lounge Conference Room Bryan s Room Journeys in Faith Classroom 6 th -8 th grade: B03 9 th -12 th grade : Youth Lounge CHILDREN S CLASSES All children from preschool to grade five are asked to meet in the Music/Movement room. CHILDREN S CHURCH Children aged 3.5-3 rd grade will gather following the Children s Message at the 8:30am & 11:00am services. Music/ Movement Room (Top floor) Noakes Hall University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd Denver, CO 80210 (303) 722-5736 upark@universityparkumc.org www.universityparkumc.org ABOUT US Evanston Center 2122 S. Lafayette St Denver CO 80210 (303) 722-7217 evanstoncenter@gmail.com www.evanstoncenter.com Reverend Dr. Valerie Jackson Reverend Debby Lawrence Duane Buys Liza Stoltz Hanson Liza Stoltz Hanson & Denton Hanson Kevin Garman JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown Senior Pastor Associate Pastor of Congregational Care Director of Christian Education Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Peniel Leaders Program Director of Evanston Center/Peniel Band Director of Music