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Sedona United Methodist Church
110 Indian Cliffs Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
Phone: 928-282-1780
Fax: 928-282-6377
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sedonaumc.org
Office Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 to 4:00
In Loving Memory
Founding Pastor
Rev. Dr. David Ellsworth
Retired Missionary
Drewer Johns
Worship: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Hospitality Time: 10:30 a.m.
Last Sunday’s Attendance:
May 24, 2015: 91
May 31, 2015
TRINITY SUNDAY
Presiding Bishop
Bishop Robert Hoshibata
District Superintendent
Rev. Gary Kennedy
Ministers
All Members of the
Congregation
Pastor
Rev. Dr. Jimelvia P. Martin
Retired Pastors
Rev. Arland Averill
Rev. Phyllis Averill
Rev. Tom Bush
Retired Missionary
Maude Johns
Custodian
Richard Batka
Administrative Assistant
Vicki Loeding
Bookkeeper
Gayle Macklin
Caring Lay Ministry
Ellen Brooks
Nursery Attendant
Carol Taylor
Music Director
Rev. Dr. Lily Chou
Organist
Mary Luttrell
Liturgist
Doug McDaniel
Mission Statement
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by Welcoming all people,
Worshiping God joyfully, Caring for each person, Discovering Christ’s transforming love, and Serving God’s world.
Vision Statement
To share the happiness that is Christianity for all people.
First Sunday after Pentecost
Hearing Assistance Units are available from the ushers for your convenience.
Welcoming & Worshipping Together
Gathering
* Welcome “Holy Spirit”
Chancel Choir
Recognition of Visitors & Passing of the Peace
Liturgist
*Call to Worship
The voice of God created the universe. The voice of God calls us to worship, and we cry:
Glory!
The voice of Christ names us as sisters and brothers.
The voice of Christ calls us to worship, and we cry:
Glory! Glory!
The voice of the Spirit claims us as children of God.
The voice of the Spirit calls us to worship, and we cry:
Glory! Glory! Glory!
Liturgist
*Opening Prayer
Liturgist
Holy and awesome God, you are too amazing for us to comprehend! We thank you for the majesty,
the power, and the glory of your divine presence. We are grateful that you came to us in the person
of a tiny, human baby. You sent your own Son to enter fully into our lives. Our connection with
Christ continues through the power of your Holy Spirit— the life-giving Spirit that transforms us
into brothers and sisters of Christ, full partners in the glory of your divine love. With hearts
overflowing, we thank you! Amen and Amen.
*Opening Hymn
“Holy Spirit, Come, Confirm Us”
#331
Prayer of Confession
Pastor Laura Aronson
God, you come to us in a blaze of glory, but feeling unworthy of your presence, we cower and
hide. You invite us to become one with Christ, but in our fear of the demand to take up our
cross, we pull back from you. You offer us the gift of new life, but we roll our eyes, convinced
of our knowledge of human biology and the impossibility of resurrection. You manifest
yourself to us in so many ways, but we have become experts at dodging, avoiding, and
rationalizing our refusal to follow your ways. Forgive us, Holy One. Come to us once again,
we pray. Open our eyes to your glory. Open our hearts to your love. Open our minds to your
divine presence in our lives. Amen.
Words of Assurance
Pastor Laura Aronson
*Please rise in body or in spirit
Caring for All People
Invitation to the Offering for the Kingdom of God
Offertory
*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*Offering Prayer
Liturgist
Mary Luttrell
#95
Liturgist
Discovering Christ
Anthem
“Come Unto Me”
Chancel Choir
Introduction to the Word
Liturgist
Scripture
Liturgist
Acts 2:14 thru 24
For the Word of God in scripture, for the word of God among us,
For the word of God within us, thanks be to God!
Hymn of Preparation
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
Sermon Scripture
#64
Galations 5
Message
“ Walking With the Spirit”
Pastor Laura Aronson
Serving God’s World
Pastoral Prayer
*Closing Hymn
“Faith, While Trees Are Still in Blossom”
#508 v. 1,4 & 5
*Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude
Dismissal
Bible Readings for the Week:
1 Samuel 8:4-20 (11:14-15); Psalm 138; 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1;
Mark 3:20-35
Laura, Al and their family have been living in Sedona since 1996. She
has been at Christ Center Wesleyan Church since 1997 where she
started in lay ministry, and has been serving as the Associate Pastor
there since 2008. She loves Jesus, the Word of God, and has a passion
to see others live in the freedom of Christ. Galatians 5:1: “It is for
freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then…!”
Pastor Laura Aronson
Two-Week Calendar
Day
Date
Sun
5/31
Mon
6/1
Tue
6/2
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
6/3
6/4
6/5
6/6
6/7
Mon
6/8
Tue
6/9
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
6/10
6/11
6/12
6/13
6/14
Time
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Event
Worship
Sunday School
Fellowship
Hannah’s Prayer Circle
Bible Discussion Group
Spanish ESOL
ESOL
Holy Boldness Men’s Group
Anna’s Bible Study
OFFICE CLOSED
Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon
Worship
Sunday School
Fellowship
Trustees Meeting
Hannah’s Prayer Circle
SPRC
Bible Discussion Group
Spanish ESOL
ESOL
Holy Boldness Men’s Group
Anna’s Bible Study
OFFICE CLOSED
Men’s Breakfast
Worship
Sunday School
Fellowship
Health and Caring
Ministries
Where
Sanctuary
Living Water Room
Fellowship Hall
Private Residence
Conference Room
Conference Room
Fellowship Hall
Conference Room
Conference Room
Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hall
Sanctuary
Living Water Room
Fellowship Hall
FH Classroom
Private Residence
Music Room
Conference Room
Conference Room
Fellowship Hall
Conference Room
Conference Room
Golden Goose Cafe
Sanctuary
Living Water Room
Fellowship Hall
Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, June 13
at 8:30 a.m. at the Golden Goose Café
www.goldengoosecafe.com
One of our 2015 goals is to provide
transportation to worship services for
those members who are in need of a
ride.
Please call 24 hours in advance:
West Sedona
Pat Dimillo
909-557-7512
Cornville
Alice Stephenson 928-634-1959
Sedona
Dr. Rick Brothers 928-554-4501
Please continue in
prayer this week
for Pastor J. and
Billy, for Pastor
Mast and his family
and for SUMC,
Living Water and Sunrise
UMC during this transition
season; Marvin & Barbara
Hinton, Lorraine Godbold,
Phyllis & Arland Averill, and
Brenda Strom.
Please bring a can of food for Food Bank.
SUGGESTED FOOD BANK ITEMS
Please check expiration dates on donations to be sure they are
fresh. Place items in the grocery cart in the lobby. Thank You!
Meals in a can (stew, chili, soup) Kid-friendly options in single serving sizes:
Canned fish or meat
Pop top tuna
Peanut Butter
100% fruit rollups
Oatmeal or other low sugar cereal
Raisins
Pastas, rice, dried beans
Apple sauce
Spaghetti sauce
Fruit cups
Canned vegetables
Granola bars (without peanuts)
Canned fruit packed in juice
Shelf-stable milk