Berkeley United Methodist Church 2407 Berkeley Ave., Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org June 10, 2012
8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Second Sunday after Pentecost United Methodist Women Sunday
GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
PRAYER Brothers and sisters, Jesus’ blood has paid the cost of our si n. Through Jesus we have become God’s children in God’s family. Now we must live up to the family name that we have been given, by loving God and one another with all of our hearts. Amen. *OPENING HYMN This Is a Day of New Beginning Beginningss vs. 1-4 1-4
Please take a moment moment to silence yo your ur cell phones no now. w. GATHERING SONG
People: Mourning, crying, and pain shall cease, for all former things will pass away. Leader: We shall hear One speak from the thr throne: one: People: “Behold, I make all things new, I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.” end.”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH
As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers! When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so.
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PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD CHILDREN’S TIME
Where Children Belong
us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal.
PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES
BIBLE READING
I’ll Fly Away Away Women of the Church *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We shall see a new heaven and earth, fo forr the old will pass away. People: We shall see a new Jerusalem, the holy city desce descending nding from heaven. Leader: The city shall need no sun or moon, for God’s glory will be its light, People: For God’s Lamb will be its lamp, and by its light the nations shall walk. Leader: We shall hear a lou loud d voice from the throne: throne: People: “Behold, God’s dwelling is with mortals. Indeed, God will dwell with them and they will be God’s people.” people.”
Leader: This is the Word of Go God, d, for us, the pe people ople of God. All: Thanks be to God!
This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s Word Word,, bread and cup cup,, prayer, and song: This is where children belong.
Psalm 138 UMH #853
SPECIAL MUSIC
Old Time Religion
Chancel Choir Nina Huitt, soloist
2 Corinthi ans 5:17-21 (NIV)
SPOKEN WORD
Carol Denton
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
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.
GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE *SENDING SONG Christ Has Broken Down the Wall W&S #3122
If you would like to know more about about baptism or or becoming a member of Berkeley United Methodist Methodist Church by profession of faith or or transfer of your current church church membership, membership, please call the chu church rch office and make make an appointment to speak with Rev. Devine. Devine. THE BENEDICTION New every morning is your love, great God of light. All day long you work for good in the world. Stir up in us desire to serve you, To live peacefully with our neighbors, To devote each day to your Son, For each day you make things New for us. Through our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen!
You are invited to join hands as we share in the song:
TIME OF REFLECTION *HYMN OF RESPONSE
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TFWS #2233
PRAYER FROM THE PSALMS
Leader: God shall wipe away all our tear tears, s, and there shall be no more death.
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
A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD
Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of the row.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN PURPOSE The organized unit of the United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. To be a community of women To know God To develop a creative and s upportive fellowship To expand concepts of mission
WE PRAY FOR OTHERS The leader will share prayer prayer requests and the congregation will respond: “Lord, hear our prayer.” After the prayers have been been lifted, we will pray together together the Lord’s Prayer: Prayer:
Because He Lives Lives
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I’m goin’ a sing when the Spirit says sing, sing, I’m goin’ a sing when the Spirit says sing, sing, I’m goin’ a sing when the Spirit says sing, sing, And obey the Spirit of the Lord.
Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services, you
are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deck we d love to get get to know you better! better!
THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Carol Denton will bring the sermon and Children’s Time. Our worship leaders today are members of Berkeley United Methodist Women. Media Manager today is Darian Crevier (8:30). We thank all our greeters, ushers, and acolytes. CHURCH NURSERY Child care is available for children up to age 5 i n the church nursery on
Sunday mornings. mornings. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. Upcoming Events This Week Sunday, June 10 — UMW UMW Sunday 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF
Thursday, June 14 5:30 pm Saint Louise House (CLC) Saturday, June 16 7:30 am UMW Women in God’s Grace (CLC) 9:00 am WIGG Sewing Bee Sunday, June 17 —Father’s Day
Monday, June 11 10:00 am Women’s Group (7) (7) 6:00 pm Outreach (7) 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Tuesday, June 12 5:30 pm Prime Timers (FH) 7:00 pm Trustees (7)
Newsletter deadl Newsletter deadline ine 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF
Wednesday, June 13 9:30 am UMW Women in Action Circle (CLC) 7:00 pm Chancel Choir
Newsletter Deadline: Sunday, June June 17
Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (
[email protected]) ph. 551-8144 Pastoral Intern: Katie Frederick (
[email protected]) Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (
[email protected]) Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry (
[email protected])
Announcements Summer Mission Trip — July 13-16, 13-16, Methodist Methodist Missio Mission n Home, San A Antonio. ntonio. All ages welcome. UM Youth Fellowship will participate. Adults may come for 3 days or Saturday/Sunday, depending on your work schedule. Children are invited to come with a parent. Signup deadline is July 2. Contact Rev. Devine for more details, or pick up an information sheet in the foyer Katie Frederick — Pastoral intern intern Kati Katiee Frederic Frederickk begins her her 10-wee 10-weekk intern-
ship at Berkeley Berkeley on June June 12. Katie is a member of O Oak ak Hill U UMC MC and a 3rd year student student at Austin Presbyter Presbyterian ian Theological Theological Se Seminary. minary. She gradua graduated ted from Baylor University University wit with h a degree in social work. work. She and he herr husband, Gr Greg, eg, live in Buda. Please welcome both of them to Berkeley — and and remember to wear your nametag nametag to help them bec become ome acqua acquainted inted wi with th you! UMW Sewing Bee — T The he Women in God's Grace Circle will be having a Sewing Bee to create create school bags for UM UMCOR COR (United (United Methodist Methodist Commi Committee ttee on Relief) Relief) on Saturday, June 16, 9:00-12:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Sewing skills are not required! We also need people to cut, pin and press the bags. UMYF — The The Berkeley youth will be fundraising the coming weekends for the 30 Hour Famine, Famine, June 16 and and 17. The youth will fast and and learn ab about out hunge hungerr in their community and globally. All funds raised will go to the Christian organi zation World World Vision. They They would app appreciate reciate yyour our support financia financially lly and al also so through your prayers. Each participant has a bag where you can leave supportive notes and let them know you will be praying for them as they fast. Food donations always welcome —Berkele —Berkeley’s y’s Food Pantry Pantry and the Church of the Nazarene’s Food Assistance Program can always use non-perishable non-perishable food. When you shop, consider adding items for neighbors in need. Es pecially needed are peanut butter and canned meat or fish. Baskets for donations are in the narthex. Donut volunteers — — Donuts and and coffee, YU YUM! M! Are you on onee of many w who ho enjoy donuts and coffee on the deck after Sunday School? In order to continue this fun tradition, tradition, volunteers are needed . It's simple. Just pick up the donuts at River City Donuts (W (Wm. m. Cannon and and Manchaca, Manchaca, right next next to Church's Church's Fried Chicken) and turn in your receipt to the church office for reimbursement. It’s that easy! For more information, please, call Mary Lynn Smith, BUMC Con gregational gregatio nal Care, at 2 282-6054. 82-6054. School of Christian Mission Mission — The The School of Christian Mission of the UMW Southwest Texas Conference will be held at Mount Wesley Conference Center in Kerrville, Thursday-Sunday July 12-15, 2012. Registration forms are available to download from www.gbgm-umc.org/swtxumw/ www.gbgm-umc.org/swtxumw/ (please note that registrations postmarked after June 28th will not be accepted). Topics will include a geographical geographi cal study of Haiti a and nd a spiritu spiritual al growth st study udy of imm immigration igration and and the Bible.
June 10, 2012 Second Sunday after Pentecost United Methodist Women Sunday