March 22, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Lent 11:00 a.m. Liturgical Color – Purple

ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE THE GATHERING *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 67 We, Thy People, Praise Thee St. Anthony Chorale *INVOCATION Kelsey Forsyth, Liturgist

Leader: We give thanks, God of all seasons, for this time of heightened emotions and anticipation. In the midst of our wilderness journey, we look to the One who is most able to guide us, who is still alive in our midst. We are aware that in the midst of our own struggles and those struggles of the world, the signs of Spring are breaking forth from the ground. Hope and Beauty are very present. New life awaits us. A deeper faith is extended to us. By the God of Transformation, may it be so! Amen.

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Paul J. Kottke PASSING OF THE PEACE Please greet the person next to you with the words, “Peace be with you.”

The response is, “And also with you.”

PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY CHORAL INTROIT PSALTER PAGE 837 Psalm 116 [Sing response 2.] [During Lent, we engage in the ancient tradition of chanting the psalms.] HEARING THE WORD OF GOD SOLO Concerto in A Minor Anton Dvorak I Allegro ma non troppo – Alex Smith, violin SCRIPTURE John 15:1-8 Kelsey Forsyth Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words. People: Thanks be to God. CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Duane Buys [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world. All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world.

HYMN 383 This a Day of New Beginnings Beginnings SERMON As We Engage Each Other and the World Around Us Rev. Kottke [Lenten Series based on the vision statement of University Park UMC] RESPONSE OF THE FAITHFUL SILENT PRAYER CHORAL INTECESSORY PASTORAL PRAYER WORDS OF TRADITION: THE LORD’S PRAYER 895 CHORAL OFFERTORY PREFACE OFFERING - Giving out of gratitude for the blessings of our life OFFERTORY *PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY HYMN 95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

OFFERTORY PRAYER Karin Kowalski RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER DISCIPLES SENT INTO THE WORLD *RECESSIONAL HYMN 664 Sent Forth by God’s Blessings The Ash Grove *BENEDICTION Rev. Kottke *CHORAL BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

Please join us for a reception in our East Parlor following the service.

ASSISTING IN THE WORSHIP SERVICE TODAY

Greeters: Carole and Dean Rollins, Dixie and John Spangler Acolyte: Zach Lemire Ushers: Frank Philipp, Ruth Rohs, Larry Fagan, Larry Grauberger, Embra Daylie, Nathan Daylie

*Please stand as able. A Staffed Nursery is available. Please alert an usher if you need a large-print hymnal/bulletin, or hearing aids.

Peniel            The Place Where We Connect & Wrestle with God

                      Wasser Chapel ‐ 10:30 a.m.      Sunday – March 22, 2015                     Today’s Message Presented by     Liza Stoltz Hanson  

“Healing the World: A Balm in Gilead” Part IV in our Lenten Series based on  A World Worth Saving –  Lenten Spiritual Practices for Action 

 "Who are the wounded among you? How do you  recognize them? Are they world‐weary or worn   down by the weight of too many changes in life? Are they weighed down by condition that they did  not choose or create? [..] To identify the  wounded  in the world, begin to listen to the stories  of others.  Notice both what they do and do not talk about."    ‐ George Hovaness Donigan      Worship crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson, Denton Hanson, Debby Lawrence, Kevin Garman, Brittany Collins,   Ben Wilkins, Chris Beeson, and Chelsea Pearson. 

          STAFF

Rev. Paul Kottke, Senior Pastor Rev. Debby Lawrence, Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care Duane Buys, Director of Christian Education Rev. Linda Bibb, Interim Director of The Evanston Center Christina Pacheco, Assist. to Christian Education Rev. Anne Davidson-Mundt, Evanston Center Program Minister Steve Felt, Youth Assistant Marilyn Stranske, Evanston Center Admin. Assistant Liza Stoltz Hanson, Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Diane Felt, UPark UMC Admin. Assistant Liza Stoltz Hanson/Denton Hanson, Peniel Leaders Kevin Garman, Peniel Band Leader/Student Pastor JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown, Director of Music/Organist Renae Gudvangen, Assist. Organist/Pianist Regino “Pepe” Espinoza, Custodian Josh Rousis, Building Liaison Sandy Schumm, Bookkeeper Angela Hudgens, Wedding Coordinator Larry Grauberger, Jo and Jim Morgan, Lay Leaders Elizabeth Boyer, Newsletter Editor University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd. ~ Denver, CO 80210 303/722-5736 ~ upark@universityparkumc.org ~ www.universityparkumc.org Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing 2122 S. Lafayette St. ~ Denver CO (303) 722-7217 ~ evanstoncenter@gmail.com ~ www.evanstoncenter.org

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 22, 2015

UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Since 1894

The UPark Core Values: Inclusive, Intergenerational, Interfaith, International

The UPark Vision: To be a community of Disciple leaders who practice stewardship and hospitality as we engage each other and the world around us.

Order of Service Gathering Song 

  Invocation and Announcements 

  Finding 5 

  Worship Song 

  Scripture Reading 

  Worship Song 

  Joys and Concerns 

 Prayers of the People & the Lord’s Prayer 

  Message 

  Closing Song 

Benediction

 

Journey with us at the Park UPark Christian Education Classes

March 22 – 9:30-10:30am NOTE: No Sunday School on March 29 or April 5

ADULT FORUM We offer presentations from many speakers on diverse and Bryans Room interesting topics. Cal Neptune and Jim Fleet work together to facilitate this class in the lower level Bryans Room. March 22 – John Spangler – How We Got Here – Religiously Part 2 March 29 – Pretzel Sunday – Join us in East Fellowship Hall CORNERSTONE II This class is geared to families with young children but is open Cornerstone II to anyone. Family topics are discussed with an emphasis on Lounge sharing and fellowship. Led by Melane & Ross Theilen. March 22 – Christ No Matter What – Scott J. Jones March 29 – Pretzel Sunday – Join us in East Fellowship Hall JOURNEYS IN FAITH This class is in East Parlor by the Sanctuary. Join us for interesting East Parlor and lively discussions. Come watch the mini-series Peter & Paul. Facilitators are Les Law and Tony Winger. March 22 – The Jerusalem Council March 29 – Pretzel Sunday – Join us in East Fellowship Hall SPECIAL NEEDS This class meets in the Journeys in Faith Room. This is a Journeys in Faith Room combined Sunday school class and worship time. This sacred Lower Level gathering and experiential learning is especially open to those Christian Ed Wing with cognitive disabilities. We would appreciate volunteer help! YOUTH CLASSES The youth have two classes: 6th-8th is Middle School and 9th-12th B03 Classroom: 6th-8th is High School. Middle School meets in B03 with Steve and Youth Lounge: 9th-12th Diane Felt. The High School meets in the Youth Lounge with Barb Eulenstein. On March 29, we will be in East Fellowship Hall CHILDREN’S CLASSES All children from preschool through 5th grade meet in the Top Level Music/Movement room at 9:30am. They are dismissed to their Christian Ed Wing respective areas following a short introduction to the lesson. March 1-22 – Easter Seen Through Symbols CHILDCARE Quality care for newborns to three years or potty trained provided by Nursery Barbara P-Walker and a volunteer, 8:15am-12:15pm. Main Level March 22 – Early, Mary Ernst; Late, TBD Christian Ed Wing March 29– Early, Jamie Sayers; Late, Jamie Nahil CHILDREN’S Children’s Church provided by Christina Pacheco, Mary Worth, and CHURCH Hannah Westra. Children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade gather following Noakes Hall the Children’s Message at the 8:30 & 11:00 services.

March 22, 2015 ~ Fifth Sunday of Lent 8:30 a.m. ~ Informal Worship ~Wasser Chapel

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE The Cross Kevin Keil GATHERING/SHARING Rev. Paul J. Kottke

PASSING OF THE PEACE Please greet the person next to you with the words, “Peace be with you.” The response is “And also with you.”

*HYMN 67 We, Thy People, Praise Thee St. Anthony Chorale SCRIPTURE John 15:1-8

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Duane Buys [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world. All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world.

PSALTER PAGE 837 Psalm 116 [Sing response 2.] [During Lent, we engage in the ancient tradition of chanting the psalms.] ANTHEM Ave Verum Corpus Wolfgang A. Mozart SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER 895 OFFERTORY God So Loved the World, from “The Crucifixion” John Stainer OFFERING – Giving out of gratitude for the blessings of our lives OFFERTORY PRAYER Pat Mauro

SERMON As We Engage Each Other and the World Around Us Rev. Kottke *HYMN 664 Sent Forth by God’s Blessings The Ash Grove *BENEDICTION Rev. Kottke

*SUNG BENEDICTION 143 On Eagle’s Wings Joncas

POSTLUDE A Solemn Song Gordon Young *Please stand as able Acolyte: Aidan Schachterle

 

Today’s Sanctuary flowers are provided by John Penko in loving memory of Dorothy’s birthday. 

 UPARK’S FAITH IN ACTION COMMITTEE (FIA), in order to better understand the total scope of the missional outreaches of UPark UMC members, has been asking those who regularly volunteer their time with local or international causes to share information about their work. If this applies to you and you’ve not completed a form at a meeting, please send an email to OliveAnn Slotta or Jim Slotta (FIA Chairs): Oslotta@earthlink.net or jslotta@earthlink.net with the following information:  1) Your name; 2) Name of the organization; 3) The number of hours/month you serve; 4) What inspires/calls you to do this work. Thank you.  

VBS….SAVE THE DATE! June 22‐25, 9am‐noon is our Vacation Bible School. Jane Rogers has stepped forward to be our VBS Director. We need volunteers to lead in many ways. Please contact Duane to become a volunteer: dbuys@universityparkumc.org.  

METRO DISTRICT UMW SPIRITUAL DAY APART ‐ Saturday, March 28 at Mother Cabrini Shrine. Leader will be Rev. Jessica Rooks, pastor at Cameron UMC. "The God Within" will be the title. Sounds interesting! Plan to carpool to this great location and day of renewal. 9:30‐10:00 am registration, ending by 2 pm. 

Registration is $15.00 and includes a hot lunch following the program. Forms are available on the bulletin board. This will be a great day of inspiration and renewal! All Women are invited to attend our UMW events!

 ATTENTION BOWLERS! Join us for fun and fellowship. Bowling is for ages 8 to 80. We bowl 3:30pm on Sundays, AMF Broadway Bowl on South Broadway. The league wraps up by early May. Cost is $9.00/ person (includes shoe rental). Contact either Rob Eulenstein  (303‐220‐0192) or Larry Roggensack (303‐368‐8898). 

 KIDS CANS FOR KIDS—BRING THOSE ALUMINUM CANS! Our can redemption thus far for 2015 has resulted in 254 pounds, worth $143.10 for aluminum cans and other miscellaneous metals. Contributors please separate the different types of metals prior to donating. This relieves Sharon Sanita, our volunteer 

who delivers the metals, from separating them. We send these funds to the Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy to supply Bibles, Spanish Bibles, and other reading material for patients.  

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE CHURCH: A WORKSHOP ON THE BASICS OF THE RECONCILING PROCESS ‐ will be held at Iliff School of Theology, Saturday, March 28, 9am‐4pm with lunch/snacks provided. Donations are welcome. Topics covered include: LGBTQ 101 (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity); Steps in Building an Inclusive Church; Graceful Engagement (Engaging Conflict Well); The Ministry of a Reconciling Process Coach.  

       Register online: http://www.rmnetwork.org/blog/2014/12/16/bicdenver/

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATIONSunday, March 22 Easter Lily Order Sign-up on Kiosk in Foyer

8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 2:00pm 6:00pm 8:00pm

Informal Service Sunday School Classes RAFT Church Camp Meeting Peniel Service Traditional Service 75th Anniversary Celebration for Littrell’s Sunday Night Ticket AA Lent Vespers

Wasser ChapelChristian Ed Rooms Conference Room Upper Room Wasser Chapel Sanctuary East Fellowship Hall East Fellowship Hall DU’s Evans Chapel

Monday, March 23

10:30am 12:00pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm

Gentle Yoga with Kate Chair Yoga Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids Covenant Bible Study Pack 5: Bear Den Meditation/Mindfulness Class Ongoing Buddhist Studies: Val Stepien Gamma Phi Beta Group 13AA Stepping Stones Al-Anon

Prayer Book: #21, page 143, Year B

Bryans RoomEvanston Center Noakes Hall Cornerstone II Bryans Room Evanston Center Journeys in Faith East Fellowship Hall East Parlor Osborne Parlor

Tuesday, March 24

10:00am 10:00am 4:15pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Kindermusik I Men’s Fellowship A Child’s Song: Piano Kindermusik II Pack 5: Wolf Den BMCM Meditation Troop 5

Music RoomOsborne Parlor Music Room Music Room Bryans, East Fellowship East Parlor Noakes Hall, B03

Wednesday, March 25

8:00am 9:00am 4:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm

Gentle Yoga with Máire & RuthStaff Meeting Foundation Campus Ministry Rocky Mtn. Theater for Kids Peniel Practice Lenten Series: 5 Habits of the Heart Forgiveness Al-Anon

Evanston CenterConference Room Conference Room Noakes Hall Wasser Chapel Bryans Room East Parlor

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This Week at UPark UMC

             

      THE FINAL SESSION OF OUR LENTEN RELIGION & LIFE SERIES based on Parker Palmer’s      Five Habits of the Heart, will be held this Wednesday, March 25 from 7‐9pm in the Bryans     Room. Pastor Paul has led this series encouraging the critical value of forming community out of our diversity. Those who participated in the series last year are welcome to participate again as a way of strengthening the habits that we wish to form. If you have friends who might be interested in the Habits of the Heart, please encourage them to participate. While we will gather as a whole, we will divide into smaller groups for the essential sharing. Though attendance at all five sessions is not essential, it is encouraged. Contact Pastor Paul with queries: pkottke@universityparkumc.org. The five sessions have been: 

Affirming that ‘we are all in this together’  Deep listening to the Other – ‘listening the other into speech’  Holding tension in community in life giving ways  Articulating one’s own passions & deeply felt convictions  Trusting that God will move us forward into wholeness and abundance  

“I truly believe that this is a process which is ideal for our time. I believe that people are fundamentally tired of the caustic ‘tribalism’ which currently dominates much of our media, our politics, and our culture.  This is a simple process, but one which requires practice.  In essence, we will be learning the ways in which we can hold the tension of our day in ways that bless us rather than divides us. Issues are important but deeper than the issues is our common desire to live into the abundance that God desires for all God’s children.”      ~ Pastor Paul 

          CELEBRATING 91 YEARS OF MINISTRY!     An important stream of ministry that joined with University Park UMC two years ago has been the ministry of Evanston – a ministry on the corner of Lafayette and Evans Avenue  that has existed  for 91 years! On March 30, 1924, 100 members plus  200  Sunday  School  students  participated  in  the  dedication  of  this community of faith.   Evanston represents the mergers of three denominations ‐ Evangelical, Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist creating Evanston United 

Methodist in 1968.  And then on June 30, 2013, this congregation completed its transformation to the care and ministry of University Park UMC, allowing  for an exciting ministry of The Evanston Center  for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing.  We celebrate the 91 years of powerful and faithful ministry called Evanston. 

 WAYNE AND DOROTHEA LITTRELL TO CELEBRATE THEIR 75TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! 

Wayne and Dorothea's daughters, Pat, Marilyn, and Linda, are pleased to announce that their parents will be celebrating their 75th Wedding Anniversary on March 24th, 2015. Please join the Littrell’s and their family at a 75th Anniversary Reception Celebration today, from 2‐4pm in our East Fellowship Hall.  

 END GUN VIOLENCE EVENT FEATURES PROMINENT RABBIS AS GUEST SPEAKER Is there such a thing as a “smart gun”?  JOE, the Jewish Outreach Effort, and Temple Emanuel will hold a special program featuring Rabbi Joel Mosbacher, a national leader in the effort to make smart gun technology available to the public.  Mosbacher is national co‐chair of the Do Not Stand Idly By (DNSIB) Campaign, which works to reduce gun violence by pressing firearm manufacturers to introduce safer weapons. The 

DNSIB campaign has been endorsed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and over 70 municipalities.  JOE is made up of members of local Jewish congregations allied with Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence.   

The event is free and open to the public. Tuesday, March 31, at 7:00 pm – 8:30, followed by a reception at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape Street, Denver. 

The fire arm industry continues to press the belief that the more guns in distribution the safer our streets/homes will be.  The United States has the highest firearm ownership rate of any country, and yet has a firearms homicide rate 20 times the average of 22 peer countries.  On February 19th, the Colorado Senate by straight party‐line voted to allow anyone to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. On February 23 the Colorado Senate will have in committee the ban on high capacity ammunition magazines. 

Does this truly make us safer?   ~ Pastor Paul 

 DenUM (Denver Urban Ministries) will have their Hope 2015 Benefit on Tuesday, March 24, 6‐8pm at the studios at Overland Crossing. If you are interested in attending this fundraiser to support DenUM, please RSVP via 

Carolyn Schultz of DenUm, 303‐350‐5066, carolyne@denum.org. Or visit DenUm’s website and clicking on The Hope Benefit: www.denum.org. 

Thursday, March 26

10:00am 12:00pm 1:30pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 8:00pm

Graduate Christian FellowshipWorld Café Disciples Bible Study Sangha Meditation Choir Practice Groundwork Coffee House

Bryans RoomEast Fellowship Hall Cornerstone II Room Osborne Parlor Sanctuary Evanston Center

Friday, March 27

8:30am 12:00pm 12:00pm

Mary Nicholas Foot Care ClinicPastor’s Bible Study PB&J Ministry

Bride’s RoomOsborne Parlor Civic Center Park

Saturday, March 28

8:00am 9:30am 10:00am

Food Addicts in RecoveryRocky Mtn. Theater for Kids Alzheimer’s Support Group

East Parlor Noakes Hall Osborne Parlor

Sunday, March 29 Palm Sunday Sign-up for your Easter Lily on kiosk in Foyer

8:30am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 12:15pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 8:00pm

Informal Service Pretzel Making Peniel Service Traditional Service UPark Youth Group V. Stepien Meditation Sunday Night Ticket AA Lent Vespers

Wasser ChapelEast Fellowship Hall Wasser Chapel Sanctuary B03 Journey’s in Faith East Fellowship Hall DU’s Evans Chapel

This Week at UPark UMC (Continued)

Habits of the Heart

Easter Lilies are available to purchase for $10. Sign‐up on the kiosk in the foyer or contact Diane Felt,  303‐722‐5736. They will adorn the Sanctuary on Easter. You may take yours home following the service that you attend on Easter. This is a wonderful way to honor or remember someone. 

EASTER SUNDAY NURSERY – We need help in the nursery on Easter Sunday!  This is typically a Sunday with high attendance and many visitors and my usual volunteers want to be involved in the Easter Egg Hunt and other activities so I’m looking for volunteers who don’t have children involved in the festivities!!  On Easter, our services are at 9:00am and 11:00am.  Please help to show that UPARK is a hospitable community!! Thanks, contact Duane.  

     Pretzel Sunday, will be next Sunday, March 29!  The Sixth Sunday in Lent (Palm Sunday) is designated as Pretzel Sunday. No Sunday School Classes! Everyone is welcome to join together in East Fellowship Hall to make pretzels. This is an intergenerational fun, learning experience. Gluten free dough will be available. 

Palm Sunday is next Sunday. The children will meet in the Courtyard at 10:30 am for the Children’s Procession of Palms around the block. When the children return, you are invited to join them in the front yard and courtyard [weather permitting]. We will then enter the Sanctuary in a procession of palms. You are invited to process down the center aisle, leaving your palm branches on the communion railing.  

 EASTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST: On Easter morning (7:30‐10:45am) in East Fellowship Hall, the youth will prepare a pancake breakfast and ask for a donation that will add to the youth fund to support future mission trips. If you don’t want to partake of the great breakfast because you have Easter plans, you can still come down and leave a donation. Contact Duane Buys with questions at 303‐722‐5736 or dbuys@universityparkumc.org. 

                  Holy Week Schedule 

 March 29, Palm Sunday 

8:30am Informal Service in Wasser Chapel  9:30am Intergenerational Activity: Pretzel Making in East Fellowship Hall  No Sunday School Classes  10:30am Children’s Palm Procession  10:30am Peniel Service in Wasser Chapel  11:00am Palm/Passion Service in the Sanctuary 

 April 2, Maundy Thursday 

6:30pm Maundy Thursday Service at our Evanston Center located at 2122 S. Lafayette (corner of Evans and Lafayette) 

 April 3, Good Friday 

12:00pm Good Friday Service in Wasser Chapel  3:00pm Ecumenical Stations of the Cross at Observatory Park near Iliff  7:30pm Tenebrae Service in Wasser Chapel 

 April 5, Easter Sunday 

6:30am Sunrise Service at DU’s Evans Chapel  7:30am Easter Breakfast furnished by UPark Youth  9:00am Easter Service in the Sanctuary  10:15am Children’s Easter Egg Hunt  11:00am Easter Service in the Sanctuary 

 April 6, UPark UMC Offices Will Be Closed, Scheduled Groups Still Meet

Easter