*Offertory Prayer………….…………..................………………..................………........(9:00) Austin Killee (10:30) Fey Salgado Giving and Loving God, We are astonished by the gifts you give to us. We give you thanks for every blessing you provide— life, purpose, friendship, freedom— and above all, the treasure of life in Christ. By your Spirit, empower us to extend these blessings to others for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Hymn of Consecration No. 2223 — “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” Sending Forth *The Light of Christ Leads Us Out Into the World *The Benediction ……………………………………................…..........……………..(9:00) Elizabeth Rojas (10:30) Jake Malone “May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.” *The Postlude — Malaguena………..............…………………………………………...............…....Lecuona Evan Killeen, piano Open Hearts ~ Open Minds ~ Open Doors 9:00 am 10:30 am April 26, 2015 ORDER OF WORSHIP 4th Sunday of Easter “God is here, right now, at our side. We can see him in this mist, in the ground we're walking on, even in my shoes. His angels keep watch while we sleep and help us in our work. In order to find God, you have only to look around.” ~Paulo Coelho Entrance The Ringing of the Bell……………………………..............................………..………(9:00) Jack Severson (10:30) Connor Gibson Prelude — “Como El Ciervo Brama Por Las Aguas”……….........…...……..................……Marcos Whitt David Rojas, piano Introit — “Da Pacem Domine”................................................................................................Mechior Franck Canticle Choir, Pamela Laurent, director, Anna Juliar, accompanist *Indicates that you are invited to stand. TODAY’S WORSHIP SERVICE ALTAR FLOWERS: Todays flowers are donated by Franz & Lilo Fruenhwirth and Don Micheli in loving memory of Monika Micheli, and by Chelsea Simon in celebration of our amazing youth and all who help support. USHERS: (9:00) Jake and Josh Malone, Oliver Mumma, Frances Parrott, Fey Salgado (10:30) Jack Severson, Josh Malone, Taylor Robb, Christina Tarangelo OFFERING (9:00, 10:30) Hannah, Robby and Ryan Ackles Anna and Grace Kochanek, Josh Malone, Oliver Mumma, Christina Tarangelo RECEPTIONIST: (9:00) Pandora Johnson THE MISSION OF SAN DIEGUITO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IS TO MINISTER To the hopes and hurts of a troubled world, NURTURE People in a community of grace, and INVITE All persons to new life in Jesus Christ *Opening Hymn No. 2088 — “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” (We will be singing this two times through) *Greeting ……………………………..……………………................………….(9:00) Katherine Tarangelo (10:30) Frances Parrott Christ gave his life that we may live and calls us to dedicate our lives to help others. We respond to God’s call with whole hearted love for the people around us. Together we lift our voices to sing of the glorious wonders we have been given. Let our voices reach up to the heavens and light our world with joy. Hymn Response No. 2088 — “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” ♫ You came from heaven to earth to show the way, from the earth to the cross my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift your name on high. ♫ Call to Prayer Just as God speaks the truth to us, let us confess our truths to him. Prayer of the People Merciful God, We confess that we have turned away when we should have been leaning close you teach us to love unconditionally, but we act with reservations. We repent for all the times that we have ignored oppression, allowed unkindness, and forsaken your ways. Forgive us, O Lord, and move us to share the love you have shown us with the world. Amen. Proclamation of the Word The First Scripture Reading — 1 Peter 1:13-16 (Pew Bible page 1058)………...................(9:00) Taylor Robb (10:30) Will Moses The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen. Anthem — “A Glad Alleluia”....................................................................................................... Emily Crocker Canticle Choir, Pamela Laurent, director, Anna Juliar, accompanist The Second Scripture Reading—Luke 19:1-10 (Pew Bible Page 312)…...................(9:00am) Lindsay Stewart (10:30) Maci Moses *Hymn of Preparation No. 2164 — “Sanctuary” Silent Prayer Words of Assurance We live in the assurance of our Lord because we trust in Jesus Christ This is the word of the Lord: in Jesus Christ, you are forgiven by God and given new life. Thanks be to God. Amen. Senior Sermons.........................................................................Matthew Conger, Grant Hickok, Raya Klooster, Jacob McCulloh, Emily Peters, Emily Templin Children’s Anthem — “Guide Us, Lord ”………...............….........………………………...Mark Patterson Children's Choir, Marilyn Shepard, director, Nancy Cochran is our accompanist, Nancy Swanberg viola Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer (9:00) Children’s Moment…………………………...............……….…...Elliot Mumma and Claire Mater At this time all children are invited to the front of the church to hear a brief message. The children will be excused afterward to attend their Sunday School classes. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers during both services in the Nursery, located adjacent to the Sanctuary. *Greeting — Offering Signs of Peace & Reconciliation Response to the Word Youth Video “Where Do I Find God?”...…………………….............................……........(9:00) Daniela Rojas (10:30) Krista Vander Schaaf The Offering Offertory — "Let It Go"…………................……..............…...... arr. by Kevin McChesney Cynthia Dobrinski Trinity Bells, Karen Zerlaut, director (10:30) Childcare is provided for infants and toddlers in the Nursery. *Doxology No. 95 Greetings and Announcements Please register your attendance by clearly printing your first and last name in the attendance pad found in each pew, passing the pad to the end of the pew, and then back to the center aisle. ♫ Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. ♫