First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER May OF3 WORSHIP n Confirmation Sunday Confirmation: A New Part of the Vine The Order of Worship Sunday, May 3, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Easter | Confirmation Sunday Congregational portions of prayers and responses are in bold type. To avoid disturbing other worshippers, please silence cell phones and pagers. Please ask an usher if you would like a large print hymnal or a hearing assistance device. Please stand, if standing is comfortable. For hymns, please stand at the beginning of the last line of the hymn introduction. Carillon Chorus Prelude Variations on a Dutch Chorale Jonas Nordwall, organist John Bull (1562-1628) Welcome Paul Nickell, Lay Leader Announcements Passing the Peace Choral Introit Call to Worship Abide in me… We pray for God to abide in us. Abide in me… We hope to abide in God’s love. Abide in me… We long to live in God’s peace and to bear the fruit of God’s Spirit. Let us bring our prayers, follow our hopes and honor our longing as we worship and as we live. Processional Hymn No. 57 (v.1-5) O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing A Conversation with Our Children Children’s Story Prayer ... and all God’s children said, “Amen.” Rev. Jeremy Smith Hymn No. 2026 (The Faith We Sing) Halle, Halle, Halleluja Hale, Hale, Halleluia! Hale, Hale, Halleluia! Hale, Hale, Halleluia! Halleluia . Service of Confirmation (See Insert) Congregational Prayers Moment of Silence Pastor’s Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (UMH No. 895) Choral Response Anthem Jesus Christ the Apple Tree The Sanctuary Choir Carol Young, associate conductor Introducing the Scripture Scripture John 15:1-8 Reflection Rev. Dick Storment Elizabeth Poston Rev. Donna Pritchard A New Part of the Vine Rev. Donna M.L. Pritchard, preaching Hymn No. 2242 (The Faith We Sing) Presenting Our Gifts Offertory Prayer Offertory Music Paul Nickell, Lay Leader Walk With Me Come Sunday Jason Sabino, soloist Greg Henion, percussion Rev. Dick Storment Duke Ellington Doxology and Presentations of Our Offerings (Hymn No. 94) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, 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! The Sacrament of Holy Communion The Invitation God be with you. And also with you. We are all like branches on the vine, invited to this table by the Creator who gave us life a nd Jesus, who gives us new life over and over again. We thank God for this feast and for one another this day. Prayer of Thanksgiving Holy are you, God of every day. You call your people from the north and from the south, from the east and the west. You give us to one another in love and cause your Spirit to move among us. You make us a people and give us the deep joy of community in the midst of our diversity. Even when words fail us, your Spirit nurtures the love within us. When we are weary, you give us strength, and when we are confused, you show us a way. Our times are in your hands and you bring us to rest in you. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. It is here at this Table that we are fed by your love, as we remember the night before Jesus died, when he took bread and blessed it, then broke it and gave it to his friends saying, “This is my body, broken so that you may know life. Eat it and remember me.” After that meal Jesus took the cup, blessed it and gave it to them saying, “This is the cup of the new covenant, poured out so that you may know life. Drink from it and remember me.” Blessing the Feast Gracious God, send now, in kindness, your Holy Spirit to settle on this bread and cup. Fill them with the fullness of Jesus’ life and love. Feed us with the Bread of Life, so we can fill the hunger of the world. Touch our lips with salvation’s cup, so we can live as true branches, connected to you and your world. Sharing the Feast (All persons are invited to share the bread and the cup, as the ushers indicate) Prayer of Response Lord Jesus Christ, you have put your life into our hands; now we put our lives into yours. Take us, renew us and remake us into people of steadfast love, unbridled hope and unbounded life. Amen. Hymn No. 554 All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord (Please be seated for the benediction and choral response.) Benediction Choral Response Postlude Trumpet Dialogue Louis Clerambault (1676-1749) The altar flowers today are given in memory of Wesley Kirchem and Charles Lewis, Jr, by Kaylene & Greg Kirchem The pulpit flowers today are given in memory of In Memory of Winkie Turner and Rev. Dale Turner, by Vonda Persijn F IRST CHURCH May 3 - May 9, 2015 Sunday, May 3, 2015 8:30 AM Commons AM, Collins Hall 9:00 AM The Bible: What Got Left Out & Why, 110 9:00 AM Changing Christianity, 202 9:00 AM Church Child Care, Nursery 9:15 AM Church Library Open, Library 9:30 AM Confirmation Class, 125 9:30 AM Sound Seekers, 130 9:30 AM Cherubs, 206 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM SS Threes, 207 10:45 AM SS Pre Kindergarten, 208 10:45 AM SS Kindergarten, 205 10:45 AM SS 1 & 2 Grades, 206 10:45 AM SS 3 & 4 Grades,133 10:45 AM SS 5 & 6 Grades,125 11:30 AM Commons, Collins Hall 11:30 AM UMCOR Depot Info Mtg 110 12:00 PM Newcomer’s Orientation 202 12:00 PM Palestine Forum, Fireside 5:00 PM Super Sunday, 202, Nursery Monday, May 4, 2015 10:00 AM Church Library Volunteers, Library Tuesday, May 5, 2015 11:00 AM Bridge, 202 6:30 PM Adult Ministries, Library ednesday, May 06, 2015 W 10:00 AMUMW Monthly Unit Mtg, 202 6:30 PM Disciple Bible Study, 202 6:30 PM Sanctuary Bells, Sanctuary 7:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop 1, Gym Thursday, May 7, 2015 8:00 AM Shovel & Rake, 110 5:00 PM Ping Pong, Gym 5:45 PM Child Care, Nursery 6:00 PM Financial Peace University, 133 6:00 PM juBELLation, 202 7:00 PM Chancel Choir, Sanctuary F riday, May 8, 2015 7:00 PM Young Adult Game Night, Fireside S aturday, May 9, 2015 10:00 AM Intern Interviews, Library We encourage all of you to note your attendance on the enclosed Communication Card. Acolytes | Daphne Henion, Hania Liu Coffee Hosts | Norm and Gwyneth White Greeters | Sho and Kiko Kimura, Katie Schmidt, Carrie Saito & Al Abe, Jean Holznagel Ushers | Terry Connell, Chuck Klang, Bob Fassiotto, Steve Hallock, Ted & Judy Moon Lay Leaders | Richard Allan, Allison Anderson, Paul Nickell Communion Servers | Lewis Tawney, Terry Connell, Grace Beal, Amanda Wilson Varner, Jalen Hale, Joe Groth, Rebekah McLean, Phyllis Leonard, Anne Kayser TODAY Join us for Coffee Hour in Collins Hall following worship. Our hosts will be Norman White and Gwyneth Rochlin. Palestine: What’s Going On, What Can We Do? This series of forums will conclude today at noon in the Fireside Room. A light lunch will be provided. Global Missions is sponsoring these forums about Palestine and what we can do to heal a broken part of the world. See back page for more information. A First Church Orientation for newcomers and longtime visitors will be held in Room 202 today after worship until 1:30 p.m. Expect a delightful light lunch by our Newcomer’s Team, a session with our clergy, and a building tour. UMCOR West Depot Meeting. Anyone currently registered or interested in attending the Salt Lake City UMCOR West Depot Trip, June 14-20, please plan to attend this important informational meeting following morning worship today in Room 110. There are six remaining spots! For additional information, email [email protected] LOOKING AHEAD First Church volunteers descend on the Oregon Food Bank, Beaverton location Saturday, May 16th from 9 – 11:30 AM to help repack bulk food into family size portions. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Mark Ohlson ([email protected]) by next Sunday. Youth Sunday is coming up on May 17th. The entire service is planned and officiated by our youth! Join in support of these younger members of our congregation as they inaugurate “The Big Move” to Collins Hall! GOOD NEWS! An anonymous donor has stepped forward and issued a “Challenge” Grant to help us pay for the Sanctuary Renovation project. This generous member will match your gifts up to $100,000! If you have not made a pledge yet – or are in the position to increase your pledge, please do so today! Pledge cards are available in the pews and in the office. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Christianity in a Changing World is discussing A People’s History of Christianity by Diana Butler Bass - two thousand years of Christian voices whose faith called for social justice and radical love. 9:00 AM/Room 202 The Gathering is a community of parents of school-age children. Rev. Jeremy leads us each week in a time of conversation and study. We meet at the same time as the children’s choirs and youth Sunday school. 9:30 AM/Room 204 The Bible: What Got Left Out and Why? This short-term class looks at the so called “lost” writings that are not included in our Bible. Taught by Dick Storment. Sundays April 12 through May 17. 9:00 AM / Room 110 CLERGY AND STAFF Senior Pastor The Reverend Donna Pritchard, [email protected] First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson, Portland, Oregon 97201 Minister of Discipleship The Reverend Jeremy Smith, [email protected] Phone 503/228-3195 Email [email protected] Website www.fumcpdx.org Minister of Pastoral Care The Reverend Dick Storment, [email protected] Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries Megan Jones, [email protected] As a Peace Church, we declare that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, we have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation. Coordinator of Volunteers, Hospitality & Outreach Mark Ohlson, [email protected] Church Administrator Liz Temple, [email protected] As a Creation Care Congregation, we advocate for lifestyles and social policies which bring healing and renewal to our precious Earth. Administrative Assistant David Jenkins, [email protected] Facilities Manager Dwight Dragoo, [email protected] Manager of Communications & Marketing Kendall Martin, [email protected] Nursery Staff (503/228-3195) ext. 216 Michelle Green, Emily Kunkel, Samantha Cerling, Patty Seward, Megan Scott, Tara Martin, Suzy Maurer Custodians (971/563-7820) Charles Siegfried, Wort Evinger, Michael Uriarte, Robert Ramirez, Dylan Croasdill MUSIC STAFF Executive Director of Music Kelly Qualls, [email protected] Artistic Director of Music & Organist Jonas Nordwall, [email protected] Chancel Choir Conductor Erick Lichte Chancel Choir Asst. Conductor Carol Young Chancel Choir Section Leaders Deborah Benke, soprano | Megan Mattoon, alto Jason Sabino, tenor | André Flynn, bass CONNECTIONS Bishop | Bishop Grant Hagiya Columbia District Superintendent The Reverend Dr. Lowell Greathouse Goose Hollow Family Shelter 503/915-8306 | www.pdxhfs.org Sanctuary Bells Director | Kris Sparks Children’s Choir Directors Nancy Nordwall | Cherubs (pre-K-grade 2) Ronnee Edwards | Sound Seekers (grades 3-5) Karin McDonough | Genesis Ringers (grades 3-5) and juBELLation (grade 6 - young adults) T H E B I G M OV E Beginning May 17th, our 10:30 Sunday morning worship will move to Collins Hall while the Sanctuary is renovated with new LED lighting, new carpet, refinished cork floors, new windows onto Beckham Courtyard, and a new video wall up front. There is a lot of work to be done to ensure that our primary worship space will serve our needs and provide a welcoming place for others for years to come. Worship in Collins Hall at 10:30 will feel a little different in a new space. And yet, all the essential elements will still be there: sermons which bring Scripture and spirituality into everyday life, children’s messages which delight kids of all ages, congregational singing accompanied by organ music, and outstanding choir anthems. Plan now to join us to “sing the Lord’s song” in a new space during our season of renewal! But wait! There’s more! Our Parish Conference recently approved a plan to add an additional 9:00 am worship service in the Chapel during the months of June, July and August. This will ease some of the Collins Hall crowding, will offer a more informal worship style, and will give you an earlier start to your summer day. Come see what it is all about beginning on June 7! It’s your choice – 9:00 am, 10:30 am, or both! While the renovation work goes on in our physical plant, the work of renewal continues in our community!
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