August 30, 2015 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10 a.m. Liturgical Color – Red ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Andantino Cesar Franck THE GATHERING *OPENING HYMN 166 All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine Sine Nomine

*UNISON PRAYER Chuck Jansch, Liturgist O Holy God of Israel, you faithfully keep the promises you made to our ancestors and lead your people into the future, providing hospitality on the way. Help us who inherit the pilgrim life to journey faithfully at your command, that we may be a band of disciples called to be sojourners in your service. Amen.

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dale Beck 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 RESPONSIVE PRAYER: Chuck Jansch ONE: Lord of all the nations, you hold this fragile earth securely in your hands. ALL: Lord of each soul, every human life, you hold each fragile being in the warmth of your embrace. ONE: May we see you in the faces of our sisters and brothers this week. ALL: May our sisters and brothers see your goodness in us. ONE: Leaving behind our jealousies, fears, insecurities, open us to the warmth of community. ALL: Leaving behind all pretense and falsehood, let us be channels of your grace. Amen.

HEARING THE WORD OF GOD

SOLO The Lamb Theodore Chanler [text: William Blake] Kelly Sowell, soprano

RESPONSIVE READING FROM THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Chuck Jansch [see insert] THE READING FROM THE GOSPELS Matthew 25:1-13 Chuck Jansch

Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words. People: Thanks be to God.

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 OF PREPARATION 340 Come, “Seekers,” Poor and Needy Restoration Note: please make the change in wording from “Ye Sinners” to “Seekers” in the first line of the hymn. SERMON “If you think that time will change our ways… Rev. Beck ….don’t wait too long.” RESPONSE OF THE FAITHFUL

SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Debby Lawrence WORDS OF TRADITION: THE LORD’S PRAYER 895 OFFERING - Giving out of gratitude for the blessings of our life OFFERTORY Lord Jesus Christ! from “Prayers of Kierkegaard” Op. 30 Samuel Barber [text: Søren Kierkegaard] Kelly Sowell, soprano

*PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY HYMN 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!

OFFERTORY PRAYER Mary K Egan

DISCIPLES SENT INTO THE WORLD *CLOSING HYMN 2172 [TFWS] We Are Called We Are Called *BENEDICTION Rev. Beck *SUNG BENEDICTION 143 On Eagle’s Wings On Eagle’s Wings *POSTLUDE Fugue C.F. VanMeert Please join us in the Courtyard portico for a reception following services.

ASSISTING IN THE WORSHIP SERVICE TODAY Greeters: Jo & Jim Morgan, Cal & Mary Neptune

Ushers: Frank Philipp, Ruth Rohs, Larry Fagan, Larry Grauberger, Embra Daylie, Nathan Daylie *Please stand as able. Childcare is available in our nursery. Large print bulletins are available, please ask an usher.

           STAFF

Rev. Dale A. Beck, Senior Pastor Rev. Debby Lawrence, Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care Duane Buys, Director of Christian Education Rev. Linda Bibb, Director of The Evanston Center Christina Pacheco, Assist. to Christian Education Diane Felt, UPark UMC Admin. Assistant Steve Felt, Youth Assistant Marilyn Stranske, Evanston Center Admin. Assistant Liza Stoltz Hanson, Director of Foundation Campus Ministry 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 Sandy Schumm, Bookkeeper Regino “Pepe” Espinoza, Custodian Josh Rousis, Building Liaison Angela Hudgens, Wedding Coordinator Elizabeth Boyer, Newsletter Editor Larry Grauberger, Jo and Jim Morgan, Lay Leaders

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

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.

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 30, 2015

UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Since 1894 The UPark Core Values: Inclusive, Intergenerational, Interfaith, International

Peniel               The Place Where We Connect & Wrestle with God   Wasser Chapel ‐ 10:00 a.m. – August 30, 2015    Today’s Message Presented by 

  Kevin Garman   What’s Next?   Becoming a civic steward through our faith     James 1:17‐27  Peniel Worship Crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson, Denton Hanson,    Kevin Garman, Brittany Collins, Ben Wilkins,           Chris Beeson, and Chelsea Pearson.  

  

 

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 

A Summer Journey with us at the Park

      We offer one Adult Sunday School class this summer at 8:45am in Bryans Room.       We use FaithLink’s ready‐to‐use lessons as well as guest presenters.   August 30: FaithLink topic is Cuba. (Unfortunately Lynn Hutchinson, our presenter, had to cancel.) After over 50 years of discord, the United States and Cuba have restored diplomatic relations. What is the history of the relationship between Cuba and the United States? What are the terms associated with the renewed efforts at diplomacy? How does Christian faith inform our efforts for peace and cooperation? September 6: No class due to it being Labor Day weekend. 

  On Sundays at 10am during the summer, quality care for newborns to three years is provided by Barbara P‐Walker and a volunteer. Located in the Main Level of the Christian Ed Wing.  

Nursery volunteers: August 30, volunteer needed; September 6, volunteer needed Please follow this link to sign-up to be a nursery volunteer September 13-December 27. We thank our volunteers! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548abad292-university

 Children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade are invited to Children’s Church, which is provided by Christina Pacheco and Hannah Westra. Children gather in the lower level East Fellowship Hall, which is beneath the Sanctuary. Children will leave the Sanctuary for Children’s Church following the Children’s Message at the 10am service. 

Mark your calendars for Kick‐Off Sunday on September 13 when we return to our regular programming. Lunch will be served in the Courtyard and there will be an attraction for the children!   8:30am  Informal Worship in Wasser Chapel   9:30am   Sunday School Hour, children through adult 10:30am   Peniel Worship in Wasser Chapel 11:00am   Traditional Worship in Sanctuary 12:00pm  Hospitality time in East Parlor 

 

Please note that the church will be closed in observance of Labor Day on

Monday, September 7.  

  

                  

Today’s flowers are provided by Jean Twombly in

loving memory of George C. Twombly, Jr.

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION SundayAugust 30

8:45am10:00am 10:00am 3:00pm 6:30pm 6:00pm

Adult Sunday School Combined Informal/Traditional Service Peniel Service Mark McLean Memorial New Member Dessert Meeting Sunday Night Ticket AA

Bryans Room Sanctuary Wasser Chapel Sanctuary East Parlor East Fellowship Hall

MondayAugust 31

10:30am12:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm

Gentle Yoga with Kate Chair Yoga Meditation/Mindfulness Class Eating Disorders Anonymous-Denver Metro Group 13AA Stepping Stones Al-Anon

Prayer Book: #44, page 269 Year B

Bryans Room Evanston Center Evanston Center Evanston Center East Parlor Osborne Parlor

TuesdaySept. 1

10:00am4:00pm 5:00pm 6:15pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Men’s Fellowship Group A Child’s Song: Piano Kindermusik II PLC & Troop Committee Pack 5: Wolf Den BMCM Meditation Troop 5 Trustees

Osborne Parlor Music Room Music Room B03 Bryans Room East Parlor East Fellowship/B03/JIF Conference Room

Wednesday Sept. 2

8:00am9:00am 8:00pm

Gentle Yoga with Máire & Ruth Staff Meeting Forgiveness Al-Anon

Evanston Center Conference Room East Parlor

ThursdaySept. 3

8:30am11:30am 7:00pm

Mary Nicholas Foot Care Clinic Religious Advisory Council Sangha Meditation All-Church Campout at Buffalo Creek

9/3 through 9/7

Bride’s Room East Parlor East Parlor

FridaySept. 4

12:00pm5:00pm

PB&J Ministry Peniel Band Practice

Civic Center Park Wasser Chapel

SaturdaySept. 5

SundaySept. 6

8:45am10:00am 10:00am 6:00pm

Adult Sunday School Combined Informal/Traditional Service Peniel Service Sunday Night Ticket AA

Bryans Room Sanctuary Wasser Chapel East Fellowship Hall

This Week at UPark UMC

Recent Member “Meet and Greet”‐ Today at 6:30 pm. Persons who have joined University Park Church in the past year are invited to a dessert gathering with Rev. Dale Beck in the East Parlor.  Child Care will be provided.  RSVP to Dale at dab@universityparkumc.org.   

Why gather?  Because Rev Beck says he would like to especially meet and get to know recent new members of the church.

  

Crosspoints UMW is collecting school items for UMCOR’s Emergency Relief Supply Kits. To contribute items, please bring them to church and place in the designated box in the reception area: 1 pair blunt, rounded‐tip scissors (no plastic); 3 pads spiral or top‐bound 

pads OR 150 sheets loose‐leaf paper (no composition books); 1 hand‐held pencil sharpener at least 1 inch long; 30cm ruler without advertisements, cartoon characters acceptable; 6 unsharpened pencils without ads, designs, symbols; 2” or larger erasers; 24‐count boxes of crayons; 14”X16” heavy‐duty cloth bag without ads, designs, symbols. Contact Nancy Berry with any questions: nancylouberry@comcast.net or 303‐898‐0471.   

WORLD CAFÉ NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: World Café is an informal group of Christians from several churches who prepare a meal for international students from DU (and elsewhere) every Thursday during the academic year.  We offer friendship and hospitality to students who may be half a world away from their homes.  We also provide support to The Foundation Ministry at DU, as we receive day‐old bread and pastries from the Panera on 

Colorado Boulevard and share excess with the hungry in Civic Center Park.          If you have a heart for student ministry or international ministry, or if you would be able to fix a simple meal for 40‐50 people every other month, please let us know.  World Café embodies UPark's four core values: intergenerational, international, interfaith, and inclusive.  Please consider volunteering ‐‐ or at least checking out the program some Thursday at noon starting in September.  We need additional volunteers to cook to keep the burden as light as possible for our current remaining volunteers.        Should you feel called to serve, please contact George Gramer, 303‐945‐1728, GKGJR@AOL.COM.  

  GUATEMALA MISSION MEDICINE:  University Park UMC's every other year medical mission to Guatemala is paid for predominantly by missioner contributions ($1600 each).  Our major shortfall comes for the purchase of medicines in country through our host and provider Salud Y Paz (www.saludypaz.org). 

We require an additional $4500 to purchase the medicines, vitamins, and pain relievers we need to accomplish our mission. 

Any amount you can contribute to the mission would be most appreciated.  Please indicate that the check/contribution is for "Guatemala Mission." Please make checks payable to UPark UMC. 

We know that members of the congregation often have questions about the mission trips.  Feel free to contact team leader George Gramer (303‐945‐1728 or GKGJR@AOL.COM) for more information. 

Please see Duane Buys if you would like to purchase discounted Water World tickets. He has three left for $30 each. dbuys@universityparkumc.org  

 UPark presents a Bible Study based on We Make the Road by Walking, the 2014 Brian McLaren book. Brian McLaren was the 2013 speaker at the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference. He’s a prolific writer and a leader in the emergent church movement. There are 52 chapters that cover a large portion of the Bible through large themes: Alive in the Story of Creation; Alive in the Adventure of Jesus; Alive in a Global Uprising; Alive in the Spirit of God. You may participate in the entirety of the study or on a drop-in basis.

We have three meeting options: Sunday Mornings, beginning September 13 at 9:30am with Liza Stoltz Hanson in our upstairs Wesleyan

Lounge. Geared to young adults, young professionals, young-at-heart Sunday Evenings, beginning September 20 at 6:30pm at our Evanston Center with Rev. Dale Beck Tuesday Afternoons, beginning September 15 at 2 pm in our Osborne Parlor with Rev Debby Lawrence

To register, please email Diane Felt at dfelt@universityparkumc.org or by using one of the brochures available in the foyers of the Sanctuary or Wasser Chapel. Participants will appreciate having their own book. These may be purchased at a local bookstore or via Amazon.com. Debby Lawrence has several on hand to purchase for $12.   

ALL‐CHURCH LABOR DAY CAMP‐OUT AT BUFFALO CREEK!!! Join us at the annual University Park UMC Labor Day camp‐out at Buffalo Creek Campground near 285  & Pine. This year the campground is reserved during the Labor Day weekend for University Park UMC, from 2pm Thursday, September 3rd through Monday, September 7th.  Drive down for any day or spend one, two, three or all four 

nights.  (There is a small fee for overnight campers.)  Bring your own tents, (trailers and pop‐ups are ok but there are not any hook‐ups), food, camping gear, and camp chairs. Many leisure options: hiking, biking, climbing a mountain, badminton, roasting marshmallows, star gazing, night Frisbee, horseshoes, and fellowship with one another. Sunday evening we have Hobo Stew. Everyone brings ¼ lb of cooked ground beef and some vegetables. It all goes into one pot and cooked over the campfire. Bring your own dishes, utensils, and drinks. Contacts: Bob Bowsher, r.bowsher@comcast.net, 303‐969‐9249 or Larry Roggensack, 4roggies@comcast.net 303‐368‐8898.   

 SAVE THE DATE! 2015 DENVER AMERICAN INDIAN FESTIVAL 

Saturday, September 26, 10am‐6pm and Sunday, September 27, noon‐6pm Located at Good Shepherd UMC, Thornton. The festival features dancers, drummers,  native food, children’s activities, and vendors from the Native Community.

          Iman M. Jodeh* Presents: 

Islam: An American’s Guide to Better Understanding September 13, 20, 27 at, 9:30 am & October 4 at 12:00‐2:00 pm 

Located in UPark’s East Fellowship Hall Sponsored by the UPark Discernment Group 

Part 1 – September 13: Introduction to Islam:  This introductory session will be focused on Muslims and Islam in general in order to create a foundation for the rest of the series.    1. What is Islam and its origins/revelation?    2. What does Islam Mean?    3. Who are Muslims?    4. What do Muslims Believe?      a. Articles of Faith      b. Five Pillars    5. How does the belief in Abraham, his sons and all Prophets affect Islam today?    6. What Islam is NOT!  Part 2 – September 20: What Does the Quran Really Say?  Delving deep into the Quran, we’ll uncover and dispel many stereotypes and myths about  practices in Islam and how they are viewed in the West.    1. What exactly is Sharia Law and should the West fear it?    2. Does Islam degrade Women?    3. Why Jihad has become one of the most misused words in the past 14 years?  Part 3 – September 27: Ancient History vs. Today’s Headlines:  This section will be spent comparing how Islam was delivered and how it is being  applied/practiced today.    1. Historical Islam vs. Islam today    2. How do Muslims practice today vs. historically?    3. Sectarian Differences    4. How does Islamic teachings today morph into things like ISIS?    5. Should the West be afraid of terror groups lead by Muslims?  Part 4 – October 4:    1. Field trip to Colorado Muslim Society – Abu Baker at Duhur (noon prayer)      a. Prayer is at 12:49pm      b. Departure from UMC is 12:00pm    2. Watch prayer    3. Have a discussion about Islamic practices      a. Call to prayer      b. How is a mosque run? i.e. zakat, Ramadan   *Iman is the Director of a locally based non‐profit called Meet the Middle East, which aims for foster relationships between the US and the Middle East through education and immersion travel.

Responsive Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Liturgist: 24:1-3a, 14-15 Liturgist: 24:14 "Now therefore revere the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness;

put away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 24:15 Now if you are unwilling to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."

People: 24:16 Then the people answered, "Far be it from us that we should forsake the

LORD to serve other gods; 24:17 for it is the LORD our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed; 24:18 and the LORD drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the LORD, for he is our God."

Liturgist: 24:19, 20 But Joshua said to the people, "You cannot serve the LORD, for he is a holy

God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions or your sins. If you forsake the LORD and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm, and consume you, after having done you good."

People: 24:21 And the people said to Joshua, "No, we will serve the LORD!" Liturgist: 24:22 Then Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses against yourselves that you

have chosen the LORD, to serve him." People: And they said, "We are witnesses." Liturgist: 24:23 He said, "Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your

hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel." People: 24:24 The people said to Joshua, "The LORD our God we will serve, and him we will obey." Liturgist: 24:25 So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and made statutes and

ordinances for them at Shechem.