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 Blessing of the Backpacks Fall Kick-Off September 13, 2015...pray without ceasing... 1 Thessalonians 5:17 welcome We Gather Rev. Keri Olsen PRELUDE Nimrod - from Enigma Variations (Edward Elgar) Ty Woodward, Organist *Processional HYMN #64 United Methodist Hymnal - Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty *Call to Worship Shannon Sturges, Lay Lector Let us worship the eternal God, the Source of Love and life, who creates us. Let us worship Jesus Christ, the Risen One, who lives among us. Let us worship the Holy Spirit who renews us. To the one true God be praise, in all times and places, through the grace of Jesus Christ. *Choral Act of PRaise "Glorious everlasting. Amen!" *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 Tricia Lindley #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. BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS 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! Anthem The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director I Will Sing with the Spirit (John Rutter) I will sing with the spirit: alleluia. And I will sing with the understanding also: alleluia. We Hear God s Word The epistle 1 Thessalonians 5:12-19 (Pew Bible page 205, N.T.) Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God! sermon "Five Marks of a Methodist: A METHODIST PRAYS ALWAYS" Shannon Sturges Rev. Patricia Farris We respond Invitation to Prayer #2193 TFWS Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying 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 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 We go forth to serve *hymn #2190 TFWS Bring Forth the Kingdom *BENEDICTION *Benediction response The Chancel Choir And All the Earth Shall Own Him Lord (arr. Fred Bock) And did those feet in ancient time walk upon Israel s mountains green? And did the Christ of heaven come down? Was God in flesh both heard and seen? And did He die to prove His love? And did He rise more pow rful still? And was His rule on earth started there upon Golgotha s tragic hill? Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear! O clouds unfold! Bring me my Chariot of Fire! I will not cease to spread His light: my faith a shield, His Word my sword; til Christ, my God, is crowned as King, and all the earth shall own Him Lord. *Response #94 UMH The Doxology *Unison Prayer of Dedication Rev. Olsen For all who share the gifts of life with us, we give you thanks, O God. For the abundance of your steadfast love, we are most grateful. Receive these expressions of thanksgiving to extend your purposes in the world. May this offering scatter seeds of love in lifechanging ways. In Christ's name we pray, Amen. Postlude Allegro - from Concerto No. 4 in F (G. F. Handel) Ty Woodward 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. Nursery Care is available in Room 204 in the Education Building - now starting at 9 a.m. 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: Happy 58th Wedding Anniversary to Joan & Bill Humphreys. Love, from your daughters Mary and Jane and all of the family. To request prayers, please fill in a prayer card found in the pew racks and place it in the offering plate. 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 First UMC youth member Haylie Wollitz display for her second year, Faces of Nepal, photographs taken on her summer service trip to Nepal. A boutique sale during the exhibit with items made by the Unatti handicraft women in Nepal will be displayed. Next Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.; Rev. Robert English will preach the last of the Kick-Off Sermon Series entitled "Five Marks of a Methodist." 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. Call the church office or email: info@santamonicaumc.org. Each time we worship, we collect food for the Westside Food Bank. In September bring macaroni & cheese, and packaged dinners. *Bins have been moved out from the narthex to a curbside drop-off zone in front of the sanctuary. You can pull up, drop off your donation (with assistance as needed) and then proceed to park. 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 Tricia Lindley 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 September 13, 2015 General Church Happenings: Saturday October 3: Blessing of the Animals Sunday October 4: World Communion Sunday Sunday October 18: Laity Sunday Sunday November 1: All Saints Sunday Sunday November 8: Charge Conference & First UMC 140th Anniversary Celebration Artist Talk Sunday October 11: John August Swanson discusses the art of Sister Corita Kent at Pasadena UMC, followed by a visit to the Pasadena Museum of Art. Book-of-the-Month Study/Potluck: (4th Sunday of the month) Join Senior Minister Rev. Patricia Farris for serious study and reflection on contemporary theological writing. Sunday October 25: Rev. Patricia Farris book signing of her new book, Five Faces of Ministry. *Books available today at the Hospitality Table. Children: Sunday school weekly/children s Church 3rd Sundays Faith in Action Projects: 5th Sunday of the month Preschool year-round Sunday November 15: Preschool Fall Fair Friday December 11: Preschool Christmas Program Health Ministry Council: Free Blood Pressure Screenings 11 a.m. (3rd Sunday of the month) Wednesday October 22: Flu Vaccination Clinic Men s Breakfast Bible Study. Meets every Tuesday a.m. Missions: Thursday September 24: simple church presents Family Shelter Community Meal Sunday in October: Third World Handarts, (Date TBD) Sundays December 6, 13, 20: Alternative Christmas fall highlights Something for Everyone Music: Chancel Choir rehearses Thursday nights Amadeus Handbell Choir rehearses Tuesdays Sunday September 27, Jim Smith 50th Anniversary as Director of Music Sunday December 6, Annual Christmas Concert Prayer Quilt Ministry (3rd Saturday of the month) You don t need to be a quilter or even know how to sew! simple church Walking the Labyrinth is a form of meditation to recoup your spiritual strength and draw you closer to God. (3rd Sunday of the month) simple church with Rev. Robert English continues in the Fall with contemplation, conversation, and Holy Communion. (3rd Sunday of the month) Sacred Yoga in Simkins Hall. All levels welcome. (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.) Theater Monday October 5: C.A.S.T. Auditions for Spring performances United Methodist Women Every Wednesday Workparty and Lunch Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7, Christmas Boutique Young Adults Cross(+)Brew (1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month) 20s/30s Young Adult Check-in (4th Sunday of the month) Youth Sunday September 13: United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) Kick-off UMYF meets Sunday nights This year s Youth Service Project team reports back on their New Orleans trip Sunday October 4. 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 September: Macaroni & cheese, and packaged dinners * 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 6:15 p.m. UMYF, Youth Lounge Today - Blessing of the Backpacks 11 a.m. Fall Kick-off, Courtyard 11 a.m. Final Photo Directory Scheduling, next to Hospitality Table 6 p.m. Youth Ministry (UMYF) Fall Kick-off, Room 300 Monday, September 14 9 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Group, OS Tuesday, September 15 7 a.m. Men s Breakfast, FR 7:30 p.m. Amadeus Handbell Choir, CHR Wednesday, September 16 - Final Church Directory Photo Appointments begin 9 a.m. UMW Workparty & Lunch, WR Thursday, September 17 7 p.m. Cross(+)Brew, OS 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, CHR Saturday, September 19 9 a.m. Prayer Quilt Workparty, WR 11 a.m. Maxine Naylor Memorial/Reception, S/SH Sunday, September 20-4th Grade Bible presentation Recognition of Sunday School teachers 11 a.m. September Book Study/Potluck, FR 11 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings, SH 2:30 p.m. Labyrinth Walk, SH 5 p.m. simple church, SH Monday, September 21 - Final Church Directory Photo Appointments end Scan this QR code with your smart phone to go directly to First UMC s online giving page. Highlights Faces of Nepal in the Fireside Room - Today Stop by the Fireside Room after worship to see Youth member Haylie Wollitz poignant photographs taken on her summer service trip to Nepal. A boutique sale with items made by the Unatti handicraft women in Nepal will also be displayed. Exhibit runs through September. Book Study/Potluck - Next Sunday Rev. Patricia Farris leads the first of the new Loving God with Our Minds series. Pope Francis second Encyclical, Laudato Si : On Care For Our Common Home, is written for all Christians to draw us into discussion, reflection, and prayer about our common home, Planet Earth. The Book Study is a lively discussion welcoming many points of view. Books for sale in the church office and at the Sunday Hospitality Table. Next Sunday September 20, 11 a.m. in the Fireside Room. 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 September 24, at 5 p.m. If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, contact Rev. Robert English: r.english@santamonicaumc.org. Jim Smith Day During worship on Sunday September 27, we will celebrate Dr. James E. Smith s 50th Anniversary as Director of Music at First UMC. Following the worship service, we will host a luncheon reception in Simkins Hall where you may thank Jim & Barbara for their shared 50 years of music leadership. The theme will be Black & White so all are encouraged to dress in black & white! To RSVP for the luncheon reception, call or email the church office: info@santamonicaumc.org. Haiti 2016 Next year s Haiti Mission trip is scheduled for February 10-19, 2016. The team will be solely comprised of First UMC members. If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, contact Rev. English: r.english@ santamonicaumc.org. Preference given to first-time participants. Fundraising, pre-trip meetings/prep are required. Save the Date: Health Ministry Council s Flu Clinic Thursday October 22, from 9-11:30 a.m. Simkins Hall. 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)