April 12, 2015 Second Sunday of Easter 11:00 a.m. YOUTH SUNDAY Liturgical Color White ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE Wondrous King, All-Glorious Hans Arnold Metzger YOUTH PRELUDE featuring Lucas Frazier on Marimba THE GATHERING *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 114 Many Gifts, One Spirit Katherine *INVOCATION Madeline Phillips God made you and God made me, He made the world for us to see. God loves you and long ago, He sent his Son to tell us so. Jesus showed us many things, To love and share and dance and sing. To learn and pray, to help and care, He promised he'd always be there. He died but then came back to life, Let's celebrate for he's alive! Amen. WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS PASSING OF THE PEACE Please greet the person next to you with the words, Peace be with you. The response is, And also with you. UMCOR-WEST TEAM COMMISSIONING Rev. Paul J. Kottke PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY CHORAL INTROIT UNISON CONFESSION Holly Lundell Leader: Lord, we confess our day to day failure to be truly human. Leader: Lord, we confess that we often fail to love with all we have and are, often because we do not fully understand what loving means, often because we are afraid of risking ourselves. Leader: Lord, we cut ourselves off from each other and we erect barriers of division. Leader: Lord, we confess that by silence and ill-considered word. People: We have built up walls of prejudice. Leader: Lord we confess that by selfishness and lack of sympathy. People: We have stifled generosity and left little time for others. Leader: Holy Spirit, speak to us. Help us listen to your word of forgiveness. Come, fill this moment and free us from our bondage. HEARING THE WORD OF GOD ANTHEM Ave Verum Corpus W.A. Mozart Heidi Frazier SCRIPTURE Ephesians 2:14-22 Natalie Levitt Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words. People: Thanks be to God. CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION CONFIRMATION Rev. Kottke CONFIRMANDS What it means to join the church! Dayton Bedin, Ree Brown, Lucas Frazier Nathan Daylie CHILDREN S MOMENTS Matthew Frazier, Ree Brown [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. OFFERTORY HYMN 529 How Firm a Foundation Foundation SERMON Church, What it Means To Me Blake Leisegang, Amy Eulenstein, RESPONSE OF THE FAITHFUL SILENT PRAYER CHORAL INTERCESSARY PASTORAL PRAYER WORDS OF TRADITION: THE LORD S PRAYER 895 CHORAL OFFERTORY PREFACE OFFERING - Giving out of gratitude for the blessings of our life OFFERTORY Here I Am, Lord Dan Schutte Youth Choir OFFERTORY PRAYER Quinn Brown *PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY HYMN 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, 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! DISCIPLES SENT INTO THE WORLD *RECESSIONAL HYMN 545 The Church s One Foundation Aurelia *BENEDICTION Rev. Kottke CHORAL BENEDICTION RESPONSE *POSTLUDE Sonatina in C Major (Opus 36, No. 1) Muzio Clementi Cooper Bedin Please join us for a reception in immediately following worship. ASSISTING IN THE WORSHIP SERVICE TODAY Greeters: Blake Leisegang, Nathan Daylie, Amy Eulenstein, Maddie Phillips, Natalie Levitt Youth Ushers: Quinn Brown, Ree Brown, Matthew Frazier, Dayton Bedin Usher Team: Frank Philipp, Ruth Rohs, Larry Fagan, Larry Grauberger, Embra Daylie Acolytes: Matthew Frazier, Ree Brown *Please stand as able. A Staffed Nursery is available. Please alert an usher if you need a large-print hymnal or hearing aids
Peniel The Place Where We Connect & Wrestle with God 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday April 12, 2015 Today s Message Presented by Blake Leisegang for Youth Sunday: Church, What it Means To Me Blake is a high school senior. Several of our middle school and high school youth are sharing as part of the message during each of our three services today. We thank you for supporting our youth in so many ways! Order of Service Gathering Song Invocation and Announcements Finding 5 Worship Song Scripture Reading Worship Song Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People & the Lord s Prayer Message Closing Song Benediction Worship crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson, Denton Hanson, Debby Lawrence, Kevin Garman, Brittany Collins, Ben Wilkins, Chris Beeson, and Chelsea Pearson. STAFF Rev. Paul Kottke, Senior Pastor Rev. Debby Lawrence, Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care Duane Buys, Director of Christian Education Rev. Linda Bibb, Director of The Christina Pacheco, Assist. to Christian Education Rev. Anne Davidson-Mundt, Program Minister Steve Felt, Youth Assistant Marilyn Stranske, Admin. Assistant Liza Stoltz Hanson, Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Diane Felt, UPark UMC Admin. Assistant Liza Stoltz Hanson/Denton Hanson, Peniel Leaders Kevin Garman, Peniel Band Leader/Student Pastor JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown, Director of Music/Organist Renae Gudvangen, Assist. Organist/Pianist Regino Pepe Espinoza, Custodian Josh Rousis, Building Liaison Sandy Schumm, Bookkeeper Angela Hudgens, Wedding Coordinator Larry Grauberger, Jo and Jim Morgan, Lay Leaders Elizabeth Boyer, Newsletter Editor University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd. ~ Denver, CO 80210 303/722-5736 ~ upark@universityparkumc.org ~ www.universityparkumc.org for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing 2122 S. Lafayette St. ~ Denver CO (303) 722-7217 ~ evanstoncenter@gmail.com ~ www.evanstoncenter.org Second Sunday of Easter April 12, 2015 UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The UPark Vision: To be a community of Disciple leaders who practice stewardship and hospitality as we engage each other and the world around us. Since 1894 The UPark Core Values: Inclusive, Intergenerational, Interfaith, International
Journey with us at the Park UPark Christian Education Classes April 12 9:30- ADULT FORUM We offer presentations from many speakers on diverse and Bryans Room interesting topics. Cal Neptune and Jim Fleet work together to facilitate this class in the lower level Bryans Room. April 12 Henry Barlow Social Security and Our Future Retirement April 19 Jim Fleet Do You Remember? Faces From Our Past CORNERSTONE II Cornerstone II Lounge This class is geared to families with young children but is open to anyone. Family topics are discussed with an emphasis on sharing and fellowship. Led by Melane & Ross Theilen. April 12 Joey Pace Youth Success Director, Office of Children s Affairs April 19 Lorraine Kerr-Atkinson Family Dynamics JOURNEYS IN FAITH This class is in by the. Join us for interesting and lively discussions. Come watch the mini-series Peter & Paul. Facilitators are Les Law and Tony Winger. April 12 Paul Carries the Gospel to the Greeks April 19 Paul Arrested in the Temple SPECIAL NEEDS This class meets in the Journeys in Faith Room. This is a Journeys in Faith Room combined Sunday school class and worship time. This sacred Lower Level gathering and experiential learning is especially open to those Christian Ed Wing with cognitive disabilities. We would appreciate volunteer help! YOUTH CLASSES B03 Classroom: 6th-8th Youth Lounge: 9th-12th The youth have two classes: 6th-8th is Middle School and 9th-12th is High School. NOTE: From April 12-May 3, the Middle School assists with Children s Church with Steve and Diane Felt. The High School meets in the Youth Lounge with Barb Eulenstein. CHILDREN S CLASSES All children from preschool through 5th grade meet in the Top Level Music/Movement room at 9:30am. They are dismissed to their Christian Ed Wing respective areas following a short introduction to the lesson. Jonah: April 12-May 3 CHILDCARE Nursery Main Level Christian Ed Wing CHILDREN S CHURCH Noakes Hall Quality care for newborns to three years or potty trained provided by Barbara P-Walker and a volunteer, 8:15am-12:15pm. April 12 Early, Mindy Alexander; Late Connie Beauchamp April 19 - Early, Jamie Sayers; Late, NEED HELP Children s Church provided by Christina Pacheco, Mary Worth, and Hannah Westra. Children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade gather following the Children s Message at the 8:30 & 11:00 services. April 12, 2015 ~ Youth Sunday 8:30 a.m. ~ Informal Worship ~ ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE He Is Risen Kandela Groves GATHERING/SHARING Rev. Paul J. Kottke PASSING OF THE PEACE Please greet the person next to you with the words, Peace be with you. The response is And also with you. *HYMN 114 Many Gifts, One Spirit Katherine SCRIPTURE Ephesians 2:14-22 Natalie Levitt CHILDREN S MOMENTS Matthew Frazier, Ree Brown [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. UNISON PRAYER Madeline Phillips God made you and God made me, He made the world for us to see. God loves you and long ago, He sent his Son to tell us so. Jesus showed us many things, To love and share and dance and sing. To learn and pray, to help and care, He promised he'd always be there. He died but then came back to life, Let's celebrate for he's alive! Amen. UMCOR-WEST TEAM COMMISSIONING Rev. Kottke SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER 895 OFFERING Giving out of gratitude for the blessings of our lives OFFERTORY SOLO Ave Verum Corpus W.A. Mozart Heidi Frazier OFFERTORY PRAYER Quinn Brown SERMON Church, What it Means to Me Nathan Daylie, Amy Eulenstein, Blake Leisegang *SONG Here I Am, Lord Dan Schutte Youth Choir WORDS FROM THE CONFIRMANDS Ree Brown, Lucas Frazier *BENEDICTION Rev. Kottke *SUNG BENEDICTION 143 On Eagle s Wings Joncas POSTLUDE featuring Lucas Frazier on Marimba *Please stand as able Acolyte: Matthew Frazier Usher: Quinn Brown
Sunday, April 12 DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION 8:30am Informal Service 9:30am Sunday School Christian Ed Rooms Peniel Service 11:00am Traditional Service 12:15pm UMCOR Team Meeting 12:15pm UPark Youth Group B03 Sunday Night Ticket AA Vespers DU s Evans Chapel Youth Sunday Monday, April 13 Tuesday, April 14 Wednesday, April 15 Messenger Articles Are Due Please 5:30pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 9:30am This Week at UPark UMC Gentle Yoga with Kate Visitation Ministry Chair Yoga Covenant Bible Study Meditation/Mindfulness Class Gamma Phi Beta Group 13AA Stepping Stones Al-Anon Prayer Book: #24, page 159, Year B Indoor Labyrinth Kindermusik I Men s Fellowship A Child s Song: Piano Kindermusik II Contemplative Worship Experience Finance Committee Pack 5: Wolf Den BMCM Meditation Troop 5 Gentle Yoga with Máire & Ruth Blinn Spiritual Direction Staff Meeting UMW Bible Study DU Retiree Board Wesleyan Women Pack 5 Forgiveness Al-Anon Continued on Next Page Bryans Room Cornerstone II Conference Room Bryans, East Fellowship Noakes Hall, B03 Upper Room Conference Room Noakes, B03, JIF Rms. Contemplative Worship Experience Added to the Labyrinth You are invited to walk and pray the Labyrinth on Tuesday April 14, at your convenience from 9am to 7pm. As additional spiritual refreshment, Rev. Linda Bibb will lead a contemplative worship experience in the sanctuary from 5:30 to. She will use passages from Holy Scripture, poetry, prose, and song to guide participants in personal experiences of encounter with God, self, and community. flowers may be provided for a particular Sunday. A sign up sheet is posted on the kiosk in the foyer. It is a wonderful way to honor or remember someone. The price is $50. You may take them home or have Rev. Debby Lawrence designate a recipient. VBS.SAVE THE DATE! Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25, 9am noon is our Vacation Bible School with the Kingdom Rock theme. Jane Rogers has stepped forward to be our VBS Director. We need volunteers to lead in many ways. Please contact Duane to become a volunteer: dbuys@universityparkumc.org. Register your children! Registration forms are on the front desk in the Narthex. A heartfelt "thank you" to the Girl Scout Troops and generous UPark members for the donations of Girl Scout cookies to The Foundation Campus Ministry's PB&J ministry. We were able to use the cookies in our sack lunches for 4 weeks that's 320 hungry and homeless men and women who received a special treat. We're looking forward to next year already! [The Foundation Campus Ministry can always use donations of Peanut Butter and Jelly, brown paper lunch sacks, plastic sandwich baggies, non latex plastic gloves, and King Soopers gift cards.) Thanks for the support to our campus ministry! Liza Stoltz Hanson L.StoltzHanson@gmail.com ATTENTION BOWLERS! Join us for fun and fellowship. Bowling is for ages 8 to 80. We bowl 3:30pm on Sundays, AMF Broadway Bowl on South Broadway. The league wraps up by early May. Cost is $9.00/ person (includes shoe rental). Contact either Rob Eulenstein (303 220 0192) or Larry Roggensack (303 368 8898). KIDS CANS FOR KIDS BRING THOSE ALUMINUM CANS! Our latest can redemption thus far for 2015 has resulted in another 101 pounds. Our running total is now up to $203.70 for 2015. Contributors please separate the different types of metals prior to donating. This relieves Sharon Sanita, our volunteer who delivers the metals, from separating them. We send these funds to the Children s Hospital Chaplaincy to supply Bibles, Spanish Bibles, and other reading material for patients. UPark s All Church Camp Buckhorn is Memorial Day Weekend, Friday May 22 Sunday, May 24. Mark your calendars now before you forget! This is a lovely intergenerational time for families, singles, and couples! Check out the framed photos displayed in the office hallway featuring our past All Church Camp gatherings. On April 15 All women are invited to enjoy these gatherings! UMW Bible Study meets in from 9:30 11:30am. Wesleyan Women will have dinner at for $5.00 in Osborne Parlor. Then we will have program conversation about hospitality. This program will end the year. On April 20 please join the Knitting or Knot group in the Cornerstone II Room, 1:30 3:30pm.
This Week at UPark UMC (Continued) UMCOR SALT LAKE CITY MISSION TRIP is scheduled for April 19 April 25: Connie Beauchamp, Nancy Berry, Nancy Fischer, Debby Lawrence, Dorothy Musil, Barbara and Frank Philipp, and Janet Wolfer travel to Salt Lake using the UPUMC van. We will stay at the Episcopal Church Center of Utah and travel daily to work at the UMCOR Depot where we will be assembling kits for the warehouse. We will collect the following donations needed for kits to take with us beginning April 1 through April 17; all items are to be new: dish soap, 16 28 oz bottle any brand pair latex, surgical or thin rubber gloves, gloves are not required to be sterile, no kitchen or thick rubber work gloves hand towels, 15 x 25 to 17 x 27, kitchen, cleaning and microfiber towels not acceptable washcloths combs, comb needs to be sturdy, no pocket combs or picks please, rattail combs and combs without handles are acceptable bath size soap, 3 oz. and larger sizes only, do not remove from original packaging toothbrushes, individually wrapped adult size only, do not remove from original packaging adhesive bandages, ¾ to 1 size, common household band aids plastic bags, one gallon size sealable bags only diaper pins, must have protective plastic closures, no regular safety pins pair blunt scissors, rounded tip only, no plastic scissors please pads of paper, 8 1/2 x 11 spiral notebooks or top bound pads, 150 sheets of loose leaf can be substituted for 1 pad, combinations of spiral, top bound or loose leaf is acceptable, no composition books hand held pencil sharpeners, must be at least one inch long 30 centimeter ruler, hard or flexible, cartoon characters are acceptable, no advertisements please unsharpened pencils, no advertisements, religious, patriotic, military or camouflage symbols please, cartoon characters are acceptable 2 ½ inch eraser, no advertisements, religious, patriotic, military or camouflage symbols please cartoon characters are acceptable 24 count box of crayons, only 24 count boxes please new, complete spools of thread, medium to large spool, no travel kit thread please 3 continuous yards of fabric, cotton or cotton blend only, no heavy duty, corduroy, knit etc. please; no patriotic, religious, holiday, camouflage, or military patterned fabric please scissors, fabric scissors only Thursday, April 16 Friday, April 17 Saturday, April 18 Sunday, April 19 UMCOR Team leaves for Salt Lake City 1:00pm 7:15pm 8:30am 5:00pm 3:00pm 8:30am 9:30am 11:00am 3:00pm Graduate Christian Fellowship World Café Discernment Group Sangha Meditation DU Tango Club Choir Practice Groundwork Coffee House Mary Nicholas Foot Care Clinic Mildred Brewer s Memorial Service Pastor s Bible Study PB&J Ministry Peniel Band Practice Youth leave for Youth Quest Food Addicts in Recovery Habitat Breakfast Rev. Bob Toll of Iliff Archive Team Informal Service Sunday School Peniel Service Traditional Service Kerry Johnson Recital Sunday Night Ticket AA Youth return from Youth Quest Journeys in Faith Room Noakes Hall Choir Room Brides Room, Osborne Civic Center Park UPark Archives Christian Ed Rooms Come One, Come All! Next Saturday, April 18 at 9 a.m. in. The Loaves and Fishes Coalition of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is having a FREE breakfast to kick off the fund raising/building of our 17 th home! If you have been wanting to learn more about Habitat and it's work, this is your opportunity. Not only is the breakfast being held at UPark but the family, who is to become the owners of this new home, will also be in attendance. Other members of the coalition and previous partner families, as well as officials from the Metro Denver office will also be there. Come and learn about how people, from all walks of life and abilities, can come together to build not just a house but a HOME. If you are interested in