First United Methodist Church of Portland ORDER OF WORSHIP May 17 n Youth Sunday The Order of Worship Sunday, May 17, 2015 Ascension Sunday | Youth 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. Prelude Blow Ye the Trumpet, Blow Lewis Edson Jessica Mason, Wren Ganey, Sasha Birk-Stachon, and Clara Boime, trumpets Lay Leader Welcome Welcome & Announcements Amaya Smole Call to Worship Jessica Mason When we see change in our world that makes us uncomfortable. We need your courage, Lord, to raise our voices in order to be heard. When we experience change in our own lives that causes us anxiety. We need your guidance, Lord, to respond to life’s ebbs and flows with wisdom and grace. We know new beginnings mean that something else is laid to rest. We need your healing, Lord, not because change is bad, but because change is difficult. We simply can’t go through this ever-changing life alone. We need your community, Lord, to be uplifting, welcoming, compassionate, and kind. Passing the Peace Processional Hymn No. 383 T his is a Day of New Beginnings (Verses 1-4) Paul Nickell A Conversation with Our Children Children’s Story Prayer ... “And all God’s children said, “Amen” Hymn No. 2141 (The Faith We Sing) There’s a Song Rebekah McLean Congregational Prayers Moment of Silence Pastor’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895) Musical Interlude Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor Cammie & Claire Backus Casey Graver Aveline Ollinger Casey Graver J.S. Bach Reflective Readings Sophia Parent, Charlie Zach, Cammie Backus Scripture Ezra 3:11-13, Romans 12:2-5 Reflection “Everything I’ve wanted to tell you since Kindergarten” Amaya Smole Josh Hauser Hymn No. 2222 (The Faith We Sing) The Servant Song Reflective Prayer Presenting Our Gifts Offertory Prayer Offertory Music Medievalé JuBELLation Karin McDonough, director Doxology and Presentation of Our Offerings Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Sophia Parent Charlie Zach Susan T. Nelson Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Hymn No. 2107 (The Faith We Sing) Wade in the Water (Please be seated for the Benediction and Choral Response) Benediction Postlude Cammie Backus The Final Frontier (ST:TOS theme) Jonas Nordwall, organist James Horner F IRST CHURCH May 17 - May 23, 2015 Sunday, May 17, 2015 8:30 AM Commons AM, Fireside Room 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 Combined Youth Bible Study, 125 9:30 AM The Gathering, 204 9:30 AM Sound Seekers, 130 9:30 AM Cherubs, 206 9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Collins Hall 10:00 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Chapel 10:30 AM Sunday Worship, Collins Hall 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 & Fireside 11:45 AM Nominating Committee, 110 11:45 AM UMCOR Mission Trip Planning, 134 12:15 PM Reconciling Lunch, Offsite 7:00 PM All Comers Book Club, Library Tuesday, May 19, 2015 11:00 AM Bridge, 202 5:00 PM Church & Society, Library 6:00 PM Planet Church, 110 6:30 PM Stephen Ministries, 160 7:00 PM Global Missions Committee, Library ednesday, May 20, 2015 W 12:00 PM UMW Ruth CIrcle, Offsite 6:30 PM Disciple Bible Study, Small Kitchen 6:30 PM Sanctuary Bells, 202 7:00 PM Parish Conference, 110 7:30 PM Boy Scouts Troop 1, Gym Thursday, May 21, 2015 8:00 AM Shovel & Rake, 110 5:00 PM Ping Pong, Gym 5:45 PM Child Care, Nursery 6:00 PM juBELLation, 202 7:00 PM Chancel Choir, Chapel Monday, May 18, 2015 10:00 AM Church Library Volunteers, Library 12:00 PM Board of Trustees, 160 6:00 PM Finance Committee, 110 We encourage all of you to note your attendance on the enclosed Communication Card and offer any prayer requests or comments on the back. You may place these in the Offering plate. Acolytes | Noah Martin, Jordyn Davies Coffee Hosts | Music Committee Greeters | Charlie Zach, Jessica Mason, Rebeckah McLean, Rick Rust, Dixie Partee, Polly Holbrook, Carrie Saito, Al Abe Ushers | Casey Graver, Claire Backus, Sophia Parent, Vatin Spencer, Lewis Tawney, Amaya Smole, Joanne and Robert Cannon, Mark Mason, Tim McPherson, Cheryl Bittle Lay Leaders | Richard Allan, Allison Anderson, Paul Nickell TODAY Join us for Coffee Hour in the Fireside Room following worship hosted by the Music Committee Starting this Sunday we begin worship in Collins Hall. Summer Small Groups sign-ups go through the end of the month. Fellowship, service, mutual interest, study, and other opportunities for June-August are available. Pick up a Small Group pamphlet in the Fireside Hallway or online at www.fumcpdx.org/groups Join us in room 134 following morning worship for our final informational meeting for our UMCOR West Depot trip to Salt Lake City, UT the week of June 13 through June 21. LOOKING AHEAD Reconciling Forum: Sunday, May 31 after worship in the Fireside Room Rev. Jeremy Smith will lead us through “How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of the LGBT Debate in the United Methodist Church.” This is an effort to prepare us for General Conference in May 2016. Enjoy a delicious lunch and learn about the continuing story of our church’s struggle to grow into a more inclusive, fair and just community. Will we be prepared to help write the next chapter as it takes shape at the gathering of United Methodists from all over the world at the General Conference right here in Portland next year? Let’s get ready! Open to the public. Join us on June 7th as we celebrate our graduating seniors during worship followed by a reception during Coffee Hour. GOOD NEWS! An anonymous donor has stepped forward and issued a “Challenge” Grant to help us pay for the Sanctuary Renovation project. They will match our 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 Fireside Hallway and in the office. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Christianity in a Changing World is discussing The Meaning of Human Existence. The famous biologist E.O. Wilson will guide the conversation as we question meaning and the morality of our times. 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 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 (Summer) Emily Wright, [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 | André Flynn, bass Megan Mattoon, alto | Jason Sabino, tenor 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)