F R S N E D M E H D S C H R C H WRSH 19th Sunday in Kingdomtide September 25, 2016 As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. hey are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share... 1 imothy 6:17-18 welcome RELDE We Gather Andante ranquillo from Sonata No. 3 in A (Felix Mendelssohn) ricia Lindley y Woodward, rganist *rocessional HYMN #436 nited Methodist Hymnal he Voice of God s Calling *Call to Worship We come into your presence, God, hat you might help us to measure our time. n faithful generosity, may your will be done, Your kingdom come, for life everlasting n Jesus Christ, our Lord. Lincoln Hughes, Lay Lector *Choral AC F RASE "Let us come into His presence with hanksgiving, let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of 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 their Sunday School classes. 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 anthem he Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director We Walk by Faith (Lloyd Larson) We walk by faith, and not by sight. No gracious words we hear from Him who spoke as none e er spoke; But we believe Him near. We may not touch His hands and side, nor follow where He trod: But in His promise we rejoice, and cry, My Lord and God! We walk by faith and not by sight, led by God s pure and holy Light! repare us for the journey, Lord, and may we know Your pow r and might, as we walk by faith and not by sight. Help then, Lord, our unbelief, and may our faith abound to call on You when You are near, and seek where You are found: hat, when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light we may behold You as You are, with full and endless sight. We walk by faith, and not by sight, led by God s pure and holy Light! repare us for the journey, Lord, and may we know Your pow r and might, as we walk by faith and not by sight. he lesson 1 imothy 6:6-12, 17-19 (ew Bible pages 210-211, N..) he Word of God. hanks be to God! Lincoln Hughes sermon "DSCLE: ractice Generosity" Rev. atricia Farris We respond nvitation to rayer #2152 FWS Change My Heart, God listening for the voice of GD 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. Credit cards are now accepted at the Sunday Hospitality able during Coffee Fellowship. hank you. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts. HE FFERRY Ain'a hat Good News (William L. Dawson) got a crown up in-a the Kingdom, Ain -a that good news! Refrain: m a-goin to lay down this worl, Goin -a shoulder up-uh my cross, Goin -a take it home-a to my Jesus, Ain -a that good news! got a robe up in-a the Kingdom, Ain -a that good news! Refrain. got a Saviour in-a the Kingdom, Ain -a that good news! Refrain. he Chancel Choir *Response #94 MH he Doxology *nison rayer of Dedication ricia Lindley Gracious God, move our hearts to praise your goodness by sharing with others. Make us bold in asking, tireless in seeking, joyful in finding, thankful in receiving, and generous in giving, following Christ our Lord. Amen. *hymn #2242 FWS Walk with Me *BenedictN *Benediction response We go forth to serve ostlude occata from Suite Gothique (Léon Boëllmann) 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.
As we gather for worship this morning, please see an usher if you need information or assistance. 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 celebration of Dane & Sarah Rold's 3rd Anniversary, and in celebration of David & Jen enson's 1st Anniversary, with love Dane and Sarah Rold. o request prayers, you may fill in a Let's Connect/Let s ray card found in the pews, and drop it 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 for information, to find the latest Book Study books, to inquire about membership at First MC or to ask whatever might be on your mind! We're here to serve you. n the Fireside Room: YS: A Look Back. As the Youth Service roject team prepares for their service trip Report Back on ctober 2, a pictoral look back at YS trips throughout the years is now on display. 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. Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Rev. Robert English will preach the fifth of the Fall 2016 Sermon Series: DSCLE: Embrace the World. Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. n ctober bring instant soups. Resident Bishop Bishop Grant J. Hagiya West District Superintendent Rev. Mark M. Nakagawa 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 September 25, 2016 blessing of the animals ry! 10th Anniversa All pets large and small and in-between are welcome to First MC s Blessing of the Animals. his year marks the 10th Anniversary! What began as a small gathering has grown to become one of our most popular community events. Come early at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments and children s activities. Blessings begin at 10 a.m. lease bring new pet food and supplies for the shelter animals. ick up a pet tag and be sure to visit the photo booth. *Volunteers are needed to help set-up and breakdown. Contact Karen Hopkins for details on volunteering: karsails10@gmail.com. All pets large and small are welcome! Blessing of the Animals: Saturday ctober 1, 9:30 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 R N *Westside Food Bank collection for ctober: nstant 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. Sanctuary Worship Service, S 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11 a.m. Fellowship, Courtyard 3 p.m. Amadeus Handbell Rehearsal, CHR 5 p.m. simple church, Chapel 6 p.m. MYF, Youth Lounge oday 11:30 a.m. Rev. Farris Book Study/otluck, FR 6:30 p.m. Financial eace niversity (class 2), FR uesday, September 27 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR Wednesday, September 28 9 a.m. MW Workparty/Lunch, WR 1 p.m. Diane Minasian Memorial/Reception, Chapel/FR hursday, September 29 5 p.m. Community Meal/Family lace, S Saturday, ctober 1 9:30 a.m. Blessing of the Animals, CY Sunday, ctober 2 - World Communion Sunday 11 a.m. YS Report Back & Lunch, SH 6:30 p.m. Financial eace niversity (class 3), Room 300 (*note room change) Register Ralphs Card t s not too late to register (or re-register) for the Ralphs Community Contribution rogram! f you register in September and shop at Ralphs, First MC receives a portion of every dollar you spend. New this year: the only way to enroll is online with your Ralphs rewards card number at www.ralphs.com; click on Community/Community Contributions/Enroll Now. f you don t have computer access, call 1-800443-4438 for assistance. Your contributions count last quarter almost $100 was donated! 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 Book-of-the-Month Study & otluck: oday Rev. atricia Farris begins the new Loving God with ur Minds Book Study season with Ferguson & Faith: Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community, by Leah Gunning Francis. oday 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. simple church simple church: Because a calm, centered, compassionate life is possible. oday s theme - on learning to see rather than being seen. 5 p.m. in the Chapel. Youth Service roject Report Back - Next Sunday welve youth and 4 adults traveled to Smith River, CA this summer to repair homes of those in need. First MC will host a YS Report Back & Lunch after worship. All are welcome. Next Sunday ctober 2, 11 a.m. Simkins Hall. Family lace Community Meal simple church hosts a monthly potluck for Family lace. he potluck feeds about 30-40 adults & children. We serve buffet style and eat as one big family! lease share and invite your friends to this wonderful community gathering. Contact: r.english@santamonicaumc.org to participate. hursday September 29, 5-7 p.m. at Family lace (1020 12th St., SM) Sunday School resents: izza and a Movie All Sunday school children are invited to stay after worship and Sunday school for pizza and a viewing of he rince of Egypt as we prepare for Children s Sabbath. We will have craft activities and discuss topics in the movie that relate to our Sunday school lessons and the worship service we are preparing to lead the following week. Sunday ctober 16, 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Room 300 and Youth Lounge. Save the Date: Health Ministry Council s Flu Clinic First MC has the privilege of hosting one of the first flu vaccination clinics this season to be provided by the Los Angeles County Department of ublic Health. his gives us the opportunity to both keep ourselves healthy and help keep our community healthy. Join us in Simkins Hall on Wednesday ctober 19, 9-11:30 a.m., to get your free flu vaccine! 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 September 25, 2016 blessing of the animals ry! 10th Anniversa All pets large and small and in-between are welcome to First MC s Blessing of the Animals. his year marks the 10th Anniversary! What began as a small gathering has grown to become one of our most popular community events. Come early at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments and children s activities. Blessings begin at 10 a.m. lease bring new pet food and supplies for the shelter animals. ick up a pet tag and be sure to visit the photo booth. *Volunteers are needed to help set-up and breakdown. Contact Karen Hopkins for details on volunteering: karsails10@gmail.com. All pets large and small are welcome! Blessing of the Animals: Saturday ctober 1, 9:30 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 R N *Westside Food Bank collection for ctober: nstant 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. Sanctuary Worship Service, S 10:10 a.m. Sunday School, Education Bldg. 11 a.m. Fellowship, Courtyard 3 p.m. Amadeus Handbell Rehearsal, CHR 5 p.m. simple church, Chapel 6 p.m. MYF, Youth Lounge oday 11:30 a.m. Rev. Farris Book Study/otluck, FR 6:30 p.m. Financial eace niversity (class 2), FR uesday, September 27 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR Wednesday, September 28 9 a.m. MW Workparty/Lunch, WR 1 p.m. Diane Minasian Memorial/Reception, Chapel/FR hursday, September 29 5 p.m. Community Meal/Family lace, S Saturday, ctober 1 9:30 a.m. Blessing of the Animals, CY Sunday, ctober 2 - World Communion Sunday 11 a.m. YS Report Back & Lunch, SH 6:30 p.m. Financial eace niversity (class 3), Room 300 (*note room change) Register Ralphs Card t s not too late to register (or re-register) for the Ralphs Community Contribution rogram! f you register in September and shop at Ralphs, First MC receives a portion of every dollar you spend. New this year: the only way to enroll is online with your Ralphs rewards card number at www.ralphs.com; click on Community/Community Contributions/Enroll Now. f you don t have computer access, call 1-800443-4438 for assistance. Your contributions count last quarter almost $100 was donated! 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 Book-of-the-Month Study & otluck: oday Rev. atricia Farris begins the new Loving God with ur Minds Book Study season with Ferguson & Faith: Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community, by Leah Gunning Francis. oday 11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room. simple church simple church: Because a calm, centered, compassionate life is possible. oday s theme - on learning to see rather than being seen. 5 p.m. in the Chapel. Youth Service roject Report Back - Next Sunday welve youth and 4 adults traveled to Smith River, CA this summer to repair homes of those in need. First MC will host a YS Report Back & Lunch after worship. All are welcome. Next Sunday ctober 2, 11 a.m. Simkins Hall. Family lace Community Meal simple church hosts a monthly potluck for Family lace. he potluck feeds about 30-40 adults & children. We serve buffet style and eat as one big family! lease share and invite your friends to this wonderful community gathering. Contact: r.english@santamonicaumc.org to participate. hursday September 29, 5-7 p.m. at Family lace (1020 12th St., SM) Sunday School resents: izza and a Movie All Sunday school children are invited to stay after worship and Sunday school for pizza and a viewing of he rince of Egypt as we prepare for Children s Sabbath. We will have craft activities and discuss topics in the movie that relate to our Sunday school lessons and the worship service we are preparing to lead the following week. Sunday ctober 16, 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Room 300 and Youth Lounge. Save the Date: Health Ministry Council s Flu Clinic First MC has the privilege of hosting one of the first flu vaccination clinics this season to be provided by the Los Angeles County Department of ublic Health. his gives us the opportunity to both keep ourselves healthy and help keep our community healthy. Join us in Simkins Hall on Wednesday ctober 19, 9-11:30 a.m., to get your free flu vaccine! 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)