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 22nd Sunday in Kingdomtide October 25, 2015 "You must go on living in my love." John 15:10 welcome PRELUDE We Gather Adagio from Sonata No. 1 in F minor (Felix Mendelssohn) *Processional HYMN #698 United Methodist Hymnal God of the Ages Ty Woodward, Organist *Call to Worship David Mayhan, Lay Lector O come, let us sing unto God; let us lift our joy to the rock of our salvation Let us come into God s presence with thanksgiving. Let us make a joyful noise with songs of praise. Let us worship God! *Choral ACT OF PRAISE "O come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!" *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 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 anthem Amazing Grace (arranged by Cathy Moklebust) The Mark Twain Ringers /Ron Theile, Director Chaya Forman, solo The Gospel John 15:9-13 (J.B. Phillips translation) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God! David Mayhan sermon "What Does Love Look Like? Show Me the Money" Rev. Patricia Farris We respond Invitation to Prayer Abide with Me listening for the voice of GOD The Mark Twain Ringers 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.
Prayer Response Jesus Loves Me The Mark Twain Ringers 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 I Sing the Greatness of Our God (Fred Bock) I sing the greatness of our God, that made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seas abroad And built the lofty skies. I sing of the Wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at His command, And all the skies obey. I sing the greatness of our God that filled the earth with food; He formed all creatures with His Word, And then pronounced them good. Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, Where er I turn my eye: If I survey the ground I walk or look up to the sky! There is no plant or flower below, But make Thy glories known; The clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from Thy throne; While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care, And everywhere that we can be, Lord, Thou art present there. I sing the greatness of our God! *Response #94 UMH The Doxology *Unison Prayer of Dedication Gracious God, in holiness and love, you have come to earth in Jesus Christ to love us and save us. In gratitude for the precious gift of life, we resolve this hour to love Christ with fresh devotion, to serve him with renewed energy, and to seek him in deepened prayer. Bless this, our promise, that we may bear his love into all the world. Amen. We go forth to serve *hymn #399 UMH Take My Life, and Let It Be *BenedictION *Benediction response Postlude Cascades (Arnold B. Sherman) The Mark Twain Ringers 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. Welcome Ron Theile and the Mark Twain Ringers as guest musicians during today's worship. The Mark Twain Ringers are a group of students from Mark Twain Middle School in the L.A. Unified School District. They rehearse seven hours per week while maintaining a GPA of 3.5. Good character and academic excellence is the standard to remain in this touring group. Please wear your name tags to worship and also to Charge Conference on November 8. If you would like a name tag, or are missing yours, please email info@santamonicaumc.org to receive a new one. 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: Remembering with love our Great Aunts Florence and Louise, and our mother Florence Louise (Flossy Lou) Workman. With love from Caprice Walker and Louana George. 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. 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 UMC Legacy Circle: info@ santamonicaumc.org. Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; All Saints Day, Rev. Patricia Farris preaching. Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In November bring hot and cold cereals. 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 25, 2015 First UMC FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP FAQs by Rev. Patricia Farris Why is my financial support of First UMC important? We each have a vital part to play, sharing of the riches God has entrusted to us to undergird the work of this historic congregation and equip it for the future God unfolds. How is my financial support of First UMC being used? The church operates with a conservative annual spending plan of $1.3M. Support comes from six pillars; your pledge support, designated giving, facility usage, Trustees, Methodist Foundation, and Preschool. The spending plan supports our mission in four main areas; worship life (39%), congregation and community care (19%), local and world outreach (20%), and youth, children, families (22%). What is a pledge? A pledge is a commitment by you to give a stated amount to First UMC for the following year usually in monthly payments (or weekly or quarterly, if that works better for you). Why does the church prefer that I make a pledge rather than putting money in the plate each Sunday? Quite simply, First UMC can rely on your pledge as predictable income whether you are in worship that Sunday or not. This enables us to accurately budget for the coming year s expenses in all that we are called to do. What is an appropriate pledge? The amount of your pledge is between you and God. It is a Holy Habit of generosity that you cultivate over your lifetime. As a frame of reference, it may be helpful for you to know that in 2015, the average annual pledge was just over $3,500. What options are available for fulfilling my pledge? We welcome cash, checks, credit cards via our secure on-line website, automatic checking drafts, and gifts of appreciated stock. The church business office is happy to assist you with any of these options. When am I asked to pledge? This year, we will consecrate (make holy) our giving in worship on Consecration Sunday, November 15. Bring your completed pledge card to worship with you. You may also pledge at any time during the year. To pledge, or for more information about giving, please visit our website at: santamonicaumc.org/give. 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 November: Hot and Cold Cereals * 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 9 a.m. Partnership with God class, Alzheimer s Disease: Coping, Caring, Supporting, Room 101 11 a.m. Rev. Farris Book Signing/Potluck, FR 11 a.m. 20s/30s Young Adult Check-in, Chapel 4:30 p.m. Standing Together Dinner, SH Monday, October 26 9 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Group, FR Tuesday, October 27 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR 6 p.m. Sacred Yoga, SH 7 p.m. Church Council Meeting, FR Wednesday, October 28 9 a.m. UMW Workparty & Lunch, WR Thursday, October 29 5 p.m. simple church Family Shelter Community Meal, OS 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsals, CHR Saturday, October 31 9 a.m. Messy Church Training, FR Daylight Saving Time begins, set your clocks before bed to Fall Back! Sunday, November 1 - All Saints Day Church Charge Conference and 140th Anniversary Celebration Save the date for this special day as we hold our annual Church Charge Conference, and also celebrate the 140th Anniversary of First UMC! 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. Highlights Rev. Patricia Farris Book Signing - Today 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. Today after worship, 11 a.m. in the Fireside Room. 20s/30s Young Adult Check-In: Today Join First UMC young adults in the chapel for a checkin with Rev. Robert English following today s worship. There will be a short discussion based on the sermon and scripture of the day. All young adults are welcome! Today, 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Standing Together Fundraiser Dinner - Tonight The Christian-Muslim Consultative Group invites all to a fundraiser dinner to learn about Standing Together, a program for dialogue and community-building between Muslims and Christians throughout Southern California. Rev. Farris will be one of the guest speakers. Tonight from 4:30-7 p.m. in Simkins Hall. Tickets are $27, you may purchase at the door. Sacred Yoga - Tuesday On the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month, First UMC and simple church host Sacred Yoga. Led by yogi Temitope, this one hour class is a time for yoga, contemplation and worship, no matter what your yoga skill level is. Bring your yoga mat. Donations will be accepted. Tuesday October 27, 6 p.m. in Simkins Hall. Family Shelter Community Meal simple church will provide a potluck dinner for the families at Family Shelter, a short-term housing for families in crisis in Culver City, on Thursday October 29, at 5 p.m. If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, contact Rev. Robert English: r.english@ santamonicaumc.org. United Methodist Women Holiday Boutique The UMW present their 2015 Holiday Boutique November 6 (Preview Day: 5-8 p.m. $5 entrance, includes soup & bread) and Saturday November 7 (free) from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. All proceeds benefit missions supported by UMW. For more info, to donate items, or to volunteer, contact Joy Williams: 310-476-9480. Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First UMC s online giving page. 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)