F R S N E D M E H D S C H R C H WRSH 2nd Sunday in Kingdomtime Faith in Action Sunday May 29, 2016 " tell you, not even in srael have found such faith." Luke 7:9b welcome We Gather Rev. Keri lsen RELDE aradise Valley MC Youth Handbell Choir/homas Strawser, Director hat Easter Day with Joy Was Bright (arr. Cathy Moklebust) Choral ntroit aradise Valley MC Youth Choir bi Caritas (Victor C. Johnson) Where charity and love are, God is there. Love of Christ has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice in Him and be glad. And from a sincere heart let us love one. *rocessional HYMN #660 nited Methodist Hymnal God s Here *Call to Worship erri-rae Elmer, Lay Lector Blessed is God who gives us life, grants us healing, and calls us into partnership with the Holy ne. We praise God for the wholeness we are given, and for the honor of sharing in God s work. We join in worship that we might be shaped into useful vessels for God s service. Work in us, God, and make us instruments of your wholeness and peace. *Choral AC F RASE raise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! my soul, praise Him for he is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to his temple draw near; join me in glad adoration, in glad adoration! *Sharing the peace of christ Rev. lsen 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 their Faith in Action classes on the 2nd Floor of the Education Building. 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 lesson Acts 17:16-28 (ew Bible pages 137-138, N..) erri-rae Elmer Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. hanks be to God! anthem Elijah Rock (arr. Rollo Dilworth) aradise Valley MC Youth Choir Elijah rock, shout, shout, Elijah rock, comin' up Lord, h Elijah rock, shout, shout Elijah rock, comin' up Lord. Satan's a liar and a conjure too, f you don't mind out he'll conjure you. Elijah rock, shout, shout, Elijah rock, comin' up Lord, h Elijah rock, shout, shout Elijah rock, comin' up Lord, Way up in glory gonna sing and shout, And there's no one waiting there to put me out. h Elijah, f could surely would, Stand on the rock where Moses stood. Elijah rock, shout, shout, Elijah rock, comin' up Lord, h Elijah rock, shout, shout Elijah rock, comin' up Lord, Elijah rock comin' up, Elijah rock comin' up, Elijah rock comin' up Lord. Luke 7:1-10 (ew Bible page 65, N..) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. hanks be to God! the gospel sermon "Compatriots in Faith" Rev. Larry Young We respond nvitation to rayer #2226 FWS Bind s ogether listening for the voice of god Rev. English SLENt prayer & astoral rayer
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/Let s ray 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 raise to the Lord, the Almighty (Mary McDonald) raise to the Lord, the Almighty, raise to the King of creation! my soul, praise Him, for He is hy health and salvation! raise to the Lord, who o er all things, raise Him who wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth! All ye who hear, Now, to His temple draw near; raise Him in glad adoration. onder anew what the Almighty can do, f with His love He befriend thee. raise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Let the Amen sound from His people again! raise to the Lord, let all things, all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath come with praises before Him! We adore Him! *Response #94 MH he Doxology *nison rayer of Dedication Rev. lsen For all the ways you have saved us from ourselves and called us to higher service, we give you thanks, God. Receive these gifts as tokens of our commitment to give life in your name; and bless their use as instruments of your good news for the whole human family. n your name we pray. Amen. We go forth to serve *hymn #560 MH Help s Accept Each ther *BenedictN *Benediction response ostlude raeludium in G (Brahms) Dr. Ashley Snavley, Guest rganist 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. We welcome guests aradise Valley MC Youth and Handbell Choirs, with Youth Director homas Strawser and Director of Music and rganist Dr. Ashley Snavley, visiting from Arizona. Rev. atricia Farris is out today. 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 gratitude for all who have served or are now serving in our Armed Forces, from the Dave and Margie Roper Family. o request prayers, you may fill in a Let's Connect/Let s ray card found in the pews, and drop in the offering plate during worship. 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. reparing 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 MC Legacy Circle: info@santamonicaumc.org. Visit the Fireside Room after worship today to view the artwork of James He Qi. Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Children's Sabbath; Holy Communion. Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. n June bring canned soups. 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 All-church summerfest May 29, 2016 R N *Westside Food Bank collection for June: Canned soups. * 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 Warmup, CHR 10 a.m. Worship Service, S 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11 a.m. Fellowship, Courtyard 6:15 p.m. MYF, Youth Lounge oday - Faith in Action Sunday Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day, church campus closed. uesday, May 31 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR 7 p.m. Methodist Foundation Scholarship Meeting, CR Wednesday, June 1 9 a.m. MW Workparty & Lunch, WR hursday, June 2 7 p.m. Cross(+)Brew, S Friday, June 3 7 p.m. Shareringer Monthly Dinner, FR Sunday, June 5 - Children s Sabbath Holy Communion 11:15 a.m. All-Church Summerfest, CY 5 p.m. simple church, Chapel Every year First MC welcomes summer with the All-Church Summerfest, presented by Fellowship & Events. here will be fun for the whole family, including a BBQ, cake walk, bounce house and more! $6 food ticket includes BBQ hot dogs/hamburgers, chips and a drink. Stay after worship next Sunday and enjoy food and fellowship in the First MC Courtyard! See Harry otter and the Sorcerer s Stone at the Hollywood Bowl! Join First MC s Children and Family Ministries outing to the Hollywood Bowl to see Harry otter and the Sorcerer s Stone, Wednesday July 6, 8 p.m. ickets: $27 per person. Email: t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org to reserve your space in the First MC section. All-Church Summerfest: Sunday June 5, 11:15 a.m. 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 Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First MC s online giving page. E S at F M C Highlights Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser pdate We are excited to announce that we have received two generous gifts toward the Habitat for Humanity Build given with the hope that our congregation can match these donations. he gifts are from Erma Darling and the Hewitt and Hood Mission Funds held by he Methodist Foundation totaling $8,000. ver the coming weeks we encourage all who feel moved to give generously toward this worthy project as we work together with the Westside Church Coalition to fund and build atience House, a permanent home for a family in need. Go to: santamonicaumc.org/habitat to donate. Children s Sabbath Next Sunday the children of First MC will lead the congregation in worship service. hey have studied, prayed together and worked hard to prepare for this service. hey are excited to share the good news of God s love for all of God s children through the theme: Blessed to be a Blessing. Don t miss this special Sanctuary service! Sunday June 5, 10 a.m. simple church Why simple church? Because a calm, centered, compassionate life is possible. opic: n boundarybreaking compassionate action. Sunday June 5, 5 p.m. in the Chapel. (Last simple church before the summer break.) Childcare in Room 204 starting 4:40 p.m. Sacred Yoga Santa Monica yoga instructor emitope leads Sacred Yoga, a monthly spiritual yoga class for people of all levels. Whether you are new to yoga and meditation or practice regularly, this class is the perfect way to find stillness in your mind and body as well as to center and strengthen your spirit. Saturday June 11, 10 a.m., Fireside Room. Bring a yoga mat, or call the church office to request one. Vacation Bible School Contact ricia Lindley: t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org to sign up, or online: www.santamonicaumc.org/vacationbible-school. Adult volunteers also needed. VBS: August 1-5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kids ages 5-11. 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 All-church summerfest May 29, 2016 R N *Westside Food Bank collection for June: Canned soups. * 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 Warmup, CHR 10 a.m. Worship Service, S 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11 a.m. Fellowship, Courtyard 6:15 p.m. MYF, Youth Lounge oday - Faith in Action Sunday Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day, church campus closed. uesday, May 31 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR 7 p.m. Methodist Foundation Scholarship Meeting, CR Wednesday, June 1 9 a.m. MW Workparty & Lunch, WR hursday, June 2 7 p.m. Cross(+)Brew, S Friday, June 3 7 p.m. Shareringer Monthly Dinner, FR Sunday, June 5 - Children s Sabbath Holy Communion 11:15 a.m. All-Church Summerfest, CY 5 p.m. simple church, Chapel Every year First MC welcomes summer with the All-Church Summerfest, presented by Fellowship & Events. here will be fun for the whole family, including a BBQ, cake walk, bounce house and more! $6 food ticket includes BBQ hot dogs/hamburgers, chips and a drink. Stay after worship next Sunday and enjoy food and fellowship in the First MC Courtyard! See Harry otter and the Sorcerer s Stone at the Hollywood Bowl! Join First MC s Children and Family Ministries outing to the Hollywood Bowl to see Harry otter and the Sorcerer s Stone, Wednesday July 6, 8 p.m. ickets: $27 per person. Email: t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org to reserve your space in the First MC section. All-Church Summerfest: Sunday June 5, 11:15 a.m. 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 Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First MC s online giving page. E S at F M C Highlights Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser pdate We are excited to announce that we have received two generous gifts toward the Habitat for Humanity Build given with the hope that our congregation can match these donations. he gifts are from Erma Darling and the Hewitt and Hood Mission Funds held by he Methodist Foundation totaling $8,000. ver the coming weeks we encourage all who feel moved to give generously toward this worthy project as we work together with the Westside Church Coalition to fund and build atience House, a permanent home for a family in need. Go to: santamonicaumc.org/habitat to donate. Children s Sabbath Next Sunday the children of First MC will lead the congregation in worship service. hey have studied, prayed together and worked hard to prepare for this service. hey are excited to share the good news of God s love for all of God s children through the theme: Blessed to be a Blessing. Don t miss this special Sanctuary service! Sunday June 5, 10 a.m. simple church Why simple church? Because a calm, centered, compassionate life is possible. opic: n boundarybreaking compassionate action. Sunday June 5, 5 p.m. in the Chapel. (Last simple church before the summer break.) Childcare in Room 204 starting 4:40 p.m. Sacred Yoga Santa Monica yoga instructor emitope leads Sacred Yoga, a monthly spiritual yoga class for people of all levels. Whether you are new to yoga and meditation or practice regularly, this class is the perfect way to find stillness in your mind and body as well as to center and strengthen your spirit. Saturday June 11, 10 a.m., Fireside Room. Bring a yoga mat, or call the church office to request one. Vacation Bible School Contact ricia Lindley: t.lindley@santamonicaumc.org to sign up, or online: www.santamonicaumc.org/vacationbible-school. Adult volunteers also needed. VBS: August 1-5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kids ages 5-11. 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)