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 Scholarship Sunday June 24, 2018 He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace! Be still! Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith? Mark 4:39-40 WE GATHER WELCOME Alejandro Quintana PRELUDE Prayer from Suite Gothique (Léon Boëllmann) Ty Woodward, Organ *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Earth and All Stars! (see insert) *CALL TO WORSHIP Melanie Hutsell Gracious God, eternal God, you have led us to curiosity about our creation, ourselves, and all things unknown. Let us never lose our sense of wonder about the world you have given us. God of Abraham and Sarah, you lead us to new understandings when we least expect them. Let us never see ourselves as too young, too old, or too wise to learn new lessons from you. Everlasting, everloving God, teacher, creator, giver of knowledge and freedom, fear and courage, doubt and faith, grant that we might always use your gifts to build a world where peace, justice, love, and hope reign in wisdom and in truth. *CHORAL ACT OF PRAISE Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee whom we adore. Amen and Amen! *SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Please greet those worshipping near you. Tricia Guerrero As a courtesy to others, please silence all cell phones/sound-making devices. * Asterisks indicate standing if you are able.
CHILDREN S MESSAGE Whitney Hagan #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 WE RESPOND Owen Ing The Chancel Choir/Dr. James Smith, Music Director ANTHEM Pilgrims Hymn - from the opera The Three Hermits (Stephen Paulus) Even before we call on Your name to ask You, O God, when we seek for the words to glorify You, You hear our prayer; Unceasing love, O unceasing love, surpassing all we know. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Even with the darkness sealing us in, we breathe Your name, and through all the days that follow so fast, we trust in You; endless Your grace, O endless Your grace, beyond all mortal dream. Both now and for ever, and unto ages and ages. Amen. THE GOSPEL Mark 4:35-41 (Pew Bible page 39, N.T.) Word of God, Word of Life. Thanks be to God! HOMILY The Peace That Passes Understanding INVITATION TO PRAYER LISTENING FOR THE VOICE OF GOD #2168 TFWS Love the Lord Your God William Buxton Rev. Patricia Farris Tricia Guerrero 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 INTRODUCTION OF 2018 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Mira Pak, Chair, Loans & Scholarships Committee, with Matt Crawford, Methodist Foundation WE OFFER OUR GIFTS & OURSELVES Rev. Larry Young 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/Let Us Pray card in the offering plate. Give online at any time at www.santamonicaumc.org. Credit cards are now accepted at the Sunday Hospitality Table during Coffee Fellowship. Thank you. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts. THE OFFERTORY The Chancel Choir Kumbaya (arr. Paul Sjolund) Kumbaya, my Lord; Kumbaya. Kumbaya, my Lord, Kumbaya; O Lord, Kumbaya. Someone s prayin Lord, Kyumbaya; oh Lord, Kumbaya. Someone s cryin, Lord, Kumbaya; oh Lord, Kumbaya. Someone s singin, Lord, Kumbaya; oh Lord, Kumbaya. Sing alleluia! Lord! Alleluia! Oh Lord, Kumbaya! *RESPONSE #94 UMH The Doxology *UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Young In thanks for all we have received, and for the privilege of sharing, we gratefully bring our tithes and offerings. We offer ourselves with our gifts, that right and truth may prevail throughout our world. Amen. WE GO FORTH TO SERVE *HYMN #670 UMH Go Forth for God *BENEDICTION Rev. Farris *BENEDICTION RESPONSE POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in D minor (J. S. Bach) 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.
FAMILY INFO WORSHIP INFO MISSIONS 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. A changing table is provided in the restroom located in the hallway west of the Fireside Room. First UMC takes the safety of the children and youth very seriously. We follow Safe Sanctuaries practices, which is our commitment to the physical safety and spiritual growth of all of our children, youth, and adults. Please see an usher if you need information or assistance. Flowers: To honor our parents, Jill and Jim Dodd, on their 25th Wedding Anniversary." From Christian and Annika. During the summer months the Chancel Choir is singing some of their favorite anthems from the prior year. We hope they are your favorites also. Stop by the Fireside Room after worship to see First UMC member Allan Walker s Summertime solo exhibition. Allan has brought back a few photographs he displayed here almost 10 years ago, along with several new pieces. This exhibit will run through the summer. To request prayers, fill in a Let s Connect/Let Us Pray card and place it in the offering plate during worship. 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 for information or to ask whatever might be on your mind! We re here to serve you. Next Sunday: Holy Communion; Rev. Patricia Farris will preach. We collect food weekly for the Westside Food Bank. In July, please bring pasta. You may leave items in the bin located outside the Sanctuary. Resident Bishop Bishop Grant J. Hagiya West District Superintendent Rev. Mark M. Nakagawa Senior Minister Rev. Patricia Farris p.farris@santamonicaumc.org Chaplain in Residence Rev. Keri Paget k.olsen@santamonicaumc.org Director of Children & Youth Ministry Tricia Guerrero t.guerrero@santamonicaumc.org Business Administrator Christina Eddy c.eddy@santamonicaumc.org Congregation Care Visitor Anne Premer a.premer@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 Ministries & Communications Coordinator Shalimar Carducci s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org Head Custodian Javier Espinoza 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
The Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS RECOGNITION Sunday, June 24, 2018 Today this congregation celebrates a long-standing tradition at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica by recognizing and encouraging individuals in their educational endeavors through scholarships, grants and awards. We do so remembering Jesus admonition to love God with all our mind, and the apostle Paul s exhortation to set your mind on things that are above. The 2018 Methodist Foundation Scholarships and Awards, and the recipients who are to be so honored this morning, are listed herein. Included at the end of this list are the recipients of the United Methodist Women Recognition Awards, which were presented at the United Methodist Women s Student Awards Luncheon on May 6. First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica 1008 Eleventh Street Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org (310)393-8258 info@santamonicaumc.org
The Perry L. Johnson Family Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by the Williams and Fenton families in memory of Perry and Trudy Johnson and their two daughters, who lost their lives in the Tenerife air tragedy. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to a student who is an active church member who evidences a growing Christian faith, consistent academic work and potential for church and community service. Frances Erlandson The Leo and Rena Kallejian Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by Leo and Rena Kallejian. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to provide support to students in our church pursuing their educational goals. Owen Ing, Brandon Searfoss The Donald and Barbara Mulder Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by Donald and Barbara Mulder. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to provide support to a student in our church pursuing his or her educational goals. Brandon Searfoss The Roy and Maxine Naylor Memorial Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by the family of Roy Naylor, in his memory. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to provide support to a church member pursuing his or her educational goals. Colin Heffner The Donald Lee Nelson Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by Donald Lee Nelson, in his memory. This scholarship is presented annually to a First UMC student pursuing higher education. Carly Rapoport The Shareringer Scholarship is provided through gifts from the Shareringer Group. This scholarship is presented annually to a First UMC student pursuing higher education and needing assistance. Alyssa De Leon The Lawrence E. and Verna A. Vredevoe Memorial Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by the family of Lawrence E. and Verna A. Vredevoe, in their memory. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to a member of the church who is a graduating high school senior with high academic achievement pursuing higher education. Emma Wollitz
The Dave Anderson Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by David Anderson. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to a member of the church pursuing a higher education in the field of engineering or science. Jamie Jones The Barbarita Baca Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by the family of Barbarita Baca, in her memory. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to a young person who is growing in the Christian faith and working hard to reach his or her educational goals. William Martinez The Max and Leota Fenton Family Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by the family of Max and Leota Fenton, in their memory. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to an active youth member of the church who will attend college in the coming year. Emma Wollitz The Norma Foster Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by Norma Foster, in her memory. This scholarship is presented to high achieving students needing financial assistance. Jamie Jones, Kaitlyn Plukas, Alejandro Quintana The Lois T. Gehringer Memorial Scholarship is provided through The Methodist Foundation. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to active youth church members pursuing their educational goals. Nicholas Charchut, Alyssa De Leon, Frances Erlandson, David Grothe, Jacob Guyette, Julia Rogers The Louise and Neil Hammond Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by Louise and Neil Hammond. This scholarship, presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee, is to be presented annually to students in our church pursuing his or her higher education. William Buxton, Julia Rogers The Everett and Lucile Hedges Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by Ralph and Marilyn Hedges, Marie Rourke, Elizabeth Hedges and their families, in memory of their parents. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to a member of the church pursuing a career in the field of education. Nicholas Charchut The Howard Hoegsted Scholarship is presented annually to students pursuing nonreligious higher education. William Buxton, Sam Guyette, Colin Heffner, Owen Ing, William Martinez, Carly Rapoport, Meg Smith, Elsa Taylor, Emma Wollitz, Haylie Wollitz
John and Donna Vredevoe Porter Scholarship is provided to a First UMC member graduating high school with academic honors equivalent to that of a California Scholastic Seal Bearer. This award recognizes academic achievement at the high school level and potential for achievement in higher education. Owen Ing The Ken Whitney Memorial Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by the family of Ken Whitney and Norma Williams Whitney, in their memory. These scholarships are presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to students involved in our church life who plan to pursue studies in the field of music or engineering and evidence a serious intent to reach that goal. Meg Smith The George and Norma Williams Memorial Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by Gale and Norman Williams, in memory of George and Norma Williams. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to an outstanding college student who demonstrates an exemplary life, a growing faith and an involvement in the church. David Grothe The Robert and Anna Wood Family Scholarship is provided through a gift to The Methodist Foundation by the family of Bob and Anna Wood, in their memory. This scholarship is presented by the Loans and Scholarships Committee to assist young people pursuing higher education. Elsa Taylor United Methodist Women Awards are provided through an original bequest by Effe Stephenson, which has been augmented over the years by additional gifts from other United Methodist Women members. These awards are presented by the United Methodist Women to graduating senior high students who have college plans, have been or are currently active in our church and have a growing commitment to Christian principles. William Buxton, Owen Ing, Emma Wollitz Scholarships are awarded annually to persons active in the life and ministry of the church who are pursuing educational goals in colleges and universities. These scholarships and awards are made possible through designated and undesignated funds administered by The Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica. Scholarship application forms are available in the Spring of each year, and may be obtained in the church office. For information on establishing a scholarship, contact The Methodist Foundation through the church office.
F O C U S O N June 24, 2018 SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY The Methodist Foundation of Santa Monica was established in 1967 as a charitable organization serving the church and the community. From its modest beginnings, assets gradually rose over the years. By the 1980s, sufficient funds were available to begin an annual scholarship award program. Today, there are 20 designated scholarships funded by gifts from our members which have specific selection criteria. From time to time, as circumstances warrant, these designated scholarship awards are augmented from the Foundation s unrestricted multipurpose general fund. If you are interested in supporting the Foundation s mission through either general (unrestricted ) or specific gifts (such as scholarships), please contact the church office. I am very grateful for the contributions of The Methodist Foundation Scholarship Awards to my studies at Harvard University. With its support, I have been able to explore my passion for Classical Languages and Literatures, as well as participate in several extracurriculars. The flexibility provided by these scholarships has also enabled me to extend my studies into my summers. This summer, in fact, I will be studying at Washington University in St. Louis at the Summer Institute of Papyrology as the program s first undergraduate student. These scholarships represent the unceasing love and support of First UMC wherever my studies bring me. Thank you! - Alejandro Quintana I am so grateful for our First UMC Santa Monica community, for the endless love and support this church has given me, and for the opportunities that have been made available to me through the generosity of The Methodist Foundation Scholarship Awards. Over the past few years, these awards have allowed me to not only pursue an undergraduate education in sociology and psychology at Bennington College, but have also enabled me to pursue experiential and career-oriented opportunities beyond California, such as internship opportunities in the publishing industry and in education research. While these invaluable opportunities have taken me geographically far from my faith community in Santa Monica, I am constantly grateful for the ability to come home to the abundant love, compassion, and generosity of our First UMC family. - Kaitlyn Plukas 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 WORSHIP & PRAYER Sunday 10 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Sunday 5 p.m. simple church MEETINGS / EVENTS THIS WEEK Today - Scholarship Sunday 11 a.m. Youth Service Project Silent Auction begins, SH 6 p.m. Night in NOLA: YSP Dinner & Show Gala, SH Wednesday, June 27 9 a.m. UMW Workparty/Lunch, WR Saturday, June 30 2 p.m. Mulders Memorial/Reception, S/SH Sunday, July 1 - Holy Communion CHILDREN & YOUTH Children s Ministry June Theme: Jesus Teachings This Sunday: The Widow s Coins Youth Connect: Youth Connect is on summer break. United Methodist Youth Fellowship YSP Silent Auction/Dinner tonight! Tickets on sale after worship. First UMC takes the safety of the children and youth very seriously. We follow Safe Sanctuaries practices, which is our commitment to the physical safety and spiritual growth of all of our children, youth, and adults. FELLOWSHIP /COMMUNITY Scholarship Sunday - Today As the school year draws to a close, the young scholars of First UMC are excited about their next educational step. Today in worship service we honor and recognize those being awarded with a Methodist Foundation Scholarship. Today, 10 a.m. worship Prayer Squares for the Youth Service Project Team The YSP team departs for Slidell, Louisiana, on July 14. Prayer squares that will go with every member of the team can be found hanging along the north wall of the sanctuary today. Please tie a knot and say a prayer for each of these youth and adults. Youth Service Project - Night in NOLA, Tonight Support the youth s efforts by attending Night in NOLA Dinner & Show Gala, in Simkins Hall tonight. Can t attend the dinner but want to show your support? No problem! You can view and bid on Silent Auction items after worship today. Event tickets are available today during Coffee Fellowship, and at the door: ($20 adults/$10 child 10 and under, $50 family) To donate to the YSP: www.santamonicaumc.org/ysp Today after worship: Bid on Silent Auction items Tonight: 6-8:30 p.m. Night in NOLA Dinner & Show Gala, Simkins Hall Memorial Service for Don & Bobbe Mulder The Mulder Family invites the congregation to attend the memorial service for Don & Bobbe Mulder in the Sanctuary. A reception will follow in Simkins Hall. Saturday, June 30, 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary After worship, all are invited to stay for Coffee Fellowship in Simkins Hall. If you are a new visitor today, feel free to ask any questions you may have at the Hospitality Table in the Simkins Hall Alcove. 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)
FELLOWSHIP /COMMUNITY (CONTINUED) Relay for Life - Sign Up Now The American Cancer Society s annual Relay for Life will be held on Corsair Field at Santa Monica College. The Health Ministry Council is sponsoring First UMC member Chris Reagh s continued efforts to support this worthy cause. Put on your walking shoes and come join community supporters at the event. To join the First UMC team, go to: www.relayforlife. org, search for team captain Chris Reagh/ Team Wesley Walkers. Starting next Sunday, you may also sign up at the Relay for Life table during Coffee Fellowship. Saturday July 28, 11 a.m., Santa Monica College (1900 Pico Blvd.) Vacation Bible School First UMC Santa Monica invites children of all ages to experience the ride of a lifetime with God at Rolling River Rampage Vacation Bible School! Vacation Bible School, also known simply as VBS, is a one week long, half-day summer program full of fun, music, scripture and stories, science projects, prayer and missions. It is available to all kids in the community ages 5 to 11 years old (or starting Kindergarten in fall 5th grade). There is a small fee per child/family. New: Extended Child Care until 4 p.m. is now available. Space is limited first come, first serve. www.santamonicaumc.org/vbs. Monday, July 30 Friday, August 3: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meets in Simkins Hall. Volunteers for Vacation Bible School Do you have a few hours to spare this summer? Have you been thinking about giving back to your local community? Then Vacation Bible School might be for you! We re looking for some adult volunteers to lead and some youth shepherds to assist with the various stations. If this sounds like the right fit for you or if you have any further questions on volunteering, contact Tricia Guerrero: t.guerrero@ santamonicaumc.org. 36th Annual UMC Dodgers Night The United Methodist Night at Dodger Stadium is back! This year, it s the Dodgers vs. the Houston Astros. Tickets are $55 each and seats are located in the All You Can Eat Coca-Cola Pavilion. Contact: WestDistrict@CalPacUMC.org for tickets. Game Day: Saturday, August 4, 6:10 p.m. Dodger Stadium Habitat for Humanity Patience House Build by Martha Ross Our Habitat for Humanity/Culver City Build is ready to begin construction in earnest in July. Finally! Patience House will become a reality over the next 12 months, and I am sure you are excited as I am to be making this great project a reality. Our first build date on site in the 4000 block of Globe Avenue in Culver City is Saturday, July 7. If you re interested in participating, we still have some spots available for July, and there will be several more build dates in the Fall. To sign up: Contact me (Martha Ross): mpr01@verizon.net Build date: Saturday, July 7, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes (mandatory) and bring construction gloves if you have them You may want to bring your own water to stay hydrated Lunch will be provided. We are unable to customize lunches. If you have any food issues, we are asking that you bring your own lunch; beverages will be provided Parking is at a premium at the Globe site, so if you can, please car pool. This is a very special date for all of the churches in our coalition as it is the FIRST DATE of construction by volunteers. I hope you will join me in the excitement of this first of many days of living our faith and being God s hands and feet! The Habitat build site is underway! Photo taken by David Landsverk on June 13.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES Westside Food Bank Food is collected every Sunday to benefit the Westside Food Bank. Food bins can be found outside the Sanctuary and in the Preschool. For the month of July we are collecting pasta. UMCOR The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church (UMC), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operated under the auspices of the General Board of Global Ministries. When UMCOR donors designate their contribution for a particular program or disaster response, UMCOR uses 100 percent of it on that program none of it gets funneled back into fundraising or operating costs. To learn more, go to: www.umcor.org. OPEN INVITATIONS Lectionary Scripture Discussion A lectionary is a collection of readings or selections from the Scriptures, arranged and intended for proclamation during the worship of the people of God. The lectionary provides a guide to those who wish to read, study, and pray the Bible in tune with the church s prayer and preaching. Center your mind by joining the conversation! The coffee is hot and the discussion is engaging. Come and go as you need and prepare for worship with deeper insight and understanding. Sundays: 9 9:45 a.m., in the Fireside Room Altar Guild The Altar Guild is a group of volunteers who prepare the Sanctuary for worship each week. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry (you can volunteer for one Sunday a month), please call the church office: 310.393.8258. For more information on our ministries and missions, go to www.santamonicaumc.org/ministries. LOOKING FORWARD: BREAKFAST AT THE BEACH