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 20th Sunday in Kingdomtide October 11, 2015 "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." They were greatly astounded and said to one another, "Then who can be saved?" Mark 10:25-26 We Gather welcome PRELUDE Dr. James Vail, Guest Organist Andante sostenuto from Symphonie gothique (Charles-Marie Widor) *Processional HYMN #399 United Methodist Hymnal Take My Life, and Let It Be *Call to Worship Servants of God, lift up your heads That the Lord of life may behold our eyes. Servants of God, lift up your hands That the Lord of life may bless our works. Servants of God, lift up your hearts That the Lord of life may abide within. Owen Ing, Lay Lector *Choral Act of PRaise "Lift up your hearts! We lift them Lord to Thee; here at Thy feet none other may we see; lift up your hearts, e'en so, with one accord, we lift them up, we lift them to 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 #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 Anthem The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director Kevan Torfeh, cello We Are Glad (Craig Courtney) When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with shouts of joy; Then they said among the nations, The Lord has done great things for them. We are glad, for the Lord has done great things. Those who sow in tears shall reap with songs of joy; They that go forth weeping, bearing seed shall come home with shouts of joy bringing their sheaves with them. The lesson Hebrews 4:14-16 (Pew Bible page 220, N.T.) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God! Owen Ing The gospel Mark 10:17-31 (Pew Bible page 46, N.T.) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God! SERMON "For God All Things Are Possible" Rev. Patricia Farris We respond Invitation to Prayer #2218 TFWS You Are Mine listening for the voice of GOD Rev. English SILENt prayer & Pastoral Prayer
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 Sicilienne (Maria Theresia von Paridis) Kevan Torfeh, cello *Response #94 UMH The Doxology *Unison Prayer of Dedication God of grace and mercy, we sing you our praises and we offer our commitment in response to your love. Accept what we give you as signs of obedience, and bless our efforts as we seek to be faithful. Amen. We go forth to serve *hymn #2162 TFWS Grace Alone *BENEDICTION *Benediction response Postlude Carillon-Sortie (Henri Mulet) 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.
The Head Usher today is Al Mead. See an usher if you need assistance. We welcome guest musicians Dr. James Vail and Kevan Torfeh. Today is our Snatch Breakfast for our Sr. High Youth. They are worshipping in the balcony as a group in their pajamas. If you are interested in learning what a Snatch Breakfast is, ask. 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: In memory of Lois Moore, from the Robert A. Moore Family. Flowers in the Narthex: In honor of Christian Dodd's Eagle Scout Court of Honor, held on October 10. Please fill in the new 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 reproductions of Sister Corita Kent's artwork. Preparing an estate is good Christian stewardship saying thanks to God, expressing your love and concern for family, and showing charity toward others. Join the First UMC Legacy Circle: info@santamonicaumc.org. Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Laity Sunday. Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In October bring instant soups. 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 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 October 11, 2015 Third World Handarts Missions Council and First UMC is pleased to welcome back Third World Handarts, a non-profit organization that was founded in Anaheim in 1975 to serve the economic needs of the destitute people in the United States, and in developing nations worldwide. Third World Handarts primary focus has been to serve as a source of help for artisans and food producers, along with their families, in developing nations and low-income areas of the U.S. Since 2004 they have operated a year-round collection of clothing, food, blankets, hygeine products, school supplies and other necessities that they bestow to missions. These gifts are then distributed to low-income Native Americans in Arizona and destitute families in Mexico. Their volunteers deliver them at their expense independant of the organization, and some are given to veterans at the VA in Long Beach on Christmas and Easter. Before and after worship on Sunday, October 18, all are welcome to come and shop these wonderful artisan crafts in Simkins Hall. All proceeds benefit the work of this cause. Sunday October 18: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center 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 October: Instant Soups * 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 Bld. 2nd Fl. 11 a.m. Fellowship, Courtyard 3:30 p.m. Amadeus Handbell Choir Rehearsals, CHR 6:15 p.m. UMYF, Youth Lounge Today 1:30 p.m. John August Swanson and the Art of Sister Corita Kent, First UMC of Pasadena, and Pasadena Museum of Art Monday, October 12 9 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Group, FR Tuesday, October 13 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR 6 p.m. Sacred Yoga, SH Wednesday, October 14 9 a.m. UMW Workparty & Lunch, WR Thursday, October 15 7 p.m. Cross(+)Brew, OS 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsals, CHR Saturday, October 17 9 a.m. Laity Sunday rehearsal, S 9:30 a.m. Prayer Quilt Workparty, Room 300 Sunday, October 18 - Laity Sunday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Third World Handarts, SH 11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings, SH 2:30 p.m. Walk the Labyrinth, SH 5 p.m. simple church, SH Photo Directory Free Portraits We have received the 8x10 portraits of those who had their photo taken for the church directory in August. Please go to the Hospitality Table for pick up. Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First UMC s online giving page. Highlights Sacred Yoga - Tuesday First UMC and simple church host Sacred Yoga in Simkins Hall, this Tuesday October 13, 6 p.m. Led by yoga teacher Temitope, this one hour class is a time for yoga, contemplation and worship, no matter what your yoga skill level is. Bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted. For more information, call the church office, or go to: www.santamonicaumc.org/sacredyoga. simple church/ Walk the Labyrinth - Next Sunday Next Sunday October 18, come for prayer, conversation and communion with Rev. Robert English. Topic: cultivating humility and the priesthood of ordinary radicals. Walk the Labyrinth: 2:30-4 p.m. Stay for simple church at 5 p.m. Simkins Hall in The Shelby Center. Health Ministry Council s Flu Clinic First UMC has the privilege of hosting one of the first flu vaccination clinics this season to be provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Join us in Simkins Hall on Thursday October 22, 9-11:30 a.m., to get your free flu vaccine! No appointment necesssary. Rev. Patricia Farris Book Signing Come celebrate the release of Rev. Farris new book, Five Faces of Ministry, at the October Book Study! Rev. Farris will have a brief discussion about the book, followed by a book signing. Bring in your copy to sign, or purchase a book at the event. Sunday October 25, 11 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Bring a potluck dish to share. Church Charge Conference and 140th Celebration All are invited for a special day as we hold this year s annual Church Charge Conference, and also celebrate the 140th Anniversary of First UMC! The agenda includes a look back at First UMC s history over the years, and reports from the ministries and missions as we celebrate our accomplishments. West District Superintendent Kathey Wilborn will preside. Child care will be provided and lunch will be served. Sunday, November 8, 11 a.m. after worship. First UMC Photo Directory Photo appointments are over, but if you weren t able to have your picture taken, you can still email a photograph, or bring in a photo to the church office to be included in the directory. Deadline: October 30. Email your photo to s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org. 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)