August 21, 2016 The Order of Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30 A.M. PRELUDE Adante John Stanley GATHERING TO WORSHIP INVOCATION Rev. Dr. Valerie Jackson Please stand as you are able, join in the opening hymn. *OPENING HYMN 145 Morning Has Broken Bunessan *CALL TO WORSHIP Jeff Flynn, Liturgist Leader: Too often, Lord God, we are hesitant in our proclamation; seeking safe and suitable opportunities to speak of our faith. People: Too often, Lord God, we are half-hearted in our service; reluctant to stand out from the crowd or to attract criticism. Leader: Too often, Lord God, we live as if dependent wholly on our own resources; relying on our perceived skills and modest insights. All: Forgive the poverty of our efforts and the frailty of our faith and open wide our hearts and minds to the immanent presence of our Risen, Living and Ascended Lord Jesus Christ. In his name we pray and say together: Amen. (Rev. Malcolm Macdougall. Church of Scotland. April 2013)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Debby Lawrence *PASSING OF THE PEACE: Greet one another saying: “Peace be with you.” “And also with you.”

HEARING THE WORD SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 71:1-6; Luke 13:10-17 Jeff Flynn Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words. People: Thanks be to God. SOLO Pescador de Hombres Cesareo Gabarain Carlos Arellano, baritone RESPONDING TO THE WORD 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 2218(TFWS) You Are Mine You Are Mine

MESSAGE The Challenges of New Beginnings: Rev. Jackson Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER 895

DISCIPLE LEADERS TRANSFORMING THE WORLD

OFFERING We give in gratitude for the blessings of our life and for making a better world. OFFERTORY PRAYER Connie Beauchamp OFFERTORY Deep River African Amer. Spiritual Carlos Arellano, baritone arr. Harry Burleigh *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

*RESPONSIVE PRAYER Jeff Flynn Leader: O Holy One, We pray for the commitment to grow together, sharing the gifts you give us with others here and in the wider world. May we do no harm. May we do good in all things and in every place we go: to nurture our relationship with you; People: to care for every part of your creation; to foster justice and to be in solidarity with those in need; to work for peace and end of violence. We open our hearts to you and your creation in the name of Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen.

*CLOSING HYMN 108 God Hath Spoken by the Prophets Ebenezer *BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson POSTLUDE Oh Praise and Honor God, Our King J.S. Bach *Please stand as able. Assisting in Worship Music: JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown, Director of Music/Organist; Renae Gudvangen, Asst. Organist/Pianist

Greeters: Janet Nelson, Richard Nelson, Mary Neptune, Cal Neptune Ushers: Ron Justiss; Debbie Justiss, Hugh Alexander, Joann Beieler, Greg Fernandez, Quinn Brown

Childcare is available in our nursery.

Large print bulletins & hearing devices are available, please ask an usher.

A warm welcome to you from University Park

United Methodist Church!

STAFF Rev. Dr. Valerie Jackson, Senior Pastor Rev. Debby Lawrence, Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care Duane Buys, Director of Christian Education Diane Felt, UPark UMC Administrative Assistant Christina Pacheco, Assist. to Christian Education JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown, Director of Music/Organist Liza Stoltz Hanson, Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Renae Gudvangen, Assist. Organist/Pianist Liza Stoltz Hanson/Denton Hanson, Peniel Leaders Ana Spadoni, Chorister Director Kevin Garman, Peniel Band Leader Kevin Garman, Program Director of Evanston Center Sandy Schumm, Bookkeeper Marilyn Stranske, Evanston Center Admin. Assistant Josh Rousis, Custodian/Resident Caretaker TBD, Newsletter Editor Bethany Hader, Youth Assistant MaryAnn Buys, Wedding Coordinator 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

Donations and pledges may be made using our secure payment method at our website’s Giving tab. Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing 2122 S. Lafayette St. Denver CO (303) 722-7217 - evanstoncenter@gmail.com - www.evanstoncenter.com

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.

UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 21, 2016

Since 1894

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

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For the summer, our childcare in the nursery is from 8:45-11:45am. This is quality care for newborns to 3.5 years or potty trained provided by Barbara P-Walker and Brittany Yepsen. The Nursery is located on the Main Level of the Christian Ed Wing.

For the summer, 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 Noakes Hall, which is beneath our older Wasser chapel. Children will leave the Sanctuary for Children’s Church following the Children’s Message at the 9am and 10:30am services.

Sundays through September 4, we will have two services

The Peniel at 9 Service (the name of our combined Informal and Peniel for the summer), will meet at 9am in Wasser Chapel.

The Traditional Service will be at 10:30am in the Sanctuary.

Summer Hospitality Time From 9:45-10:15am beneath the Courtyard portico, we will offer hospitality time. As in past years, this is a good time to mingle….for those attending the 9am service to stay after that service and for folks attending the 10:30 service, to arrive early for hospitality time.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Kickoff Sunday when we resume our regular schedule:

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 the Sanctuary

Noon Courtyard Lunch for All (In Lieu of Hospitality Time)

CHILDCARE

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

August 21, 2016 ~ Peniel at 9 PRELUDE God Is Here Lani Smith INVOCATION Rev. Dr. Valerie Jackson * SONG 145 Morning Has Broken Bunessan * UNISON CALL TO PRAYER Too often, Lord God, we are hesitant in our proclamation; seeking safe and suitable opportunities to speak of our faith. Too often, Lord God, we are half-hearted in our service; reluctant to stand out from the crowd or to attract criticism. Too often, Lord God, we live as if dependent wholly on our own resources; relying on our perceived skills and modest insights. Forgive the poverty of our efforts and the frailty of our faith and open wide our hearts and minds to the immanent presence of our Risen, Living and Ascended Lord Jesus Christ. In his name we pray and say together: Amen. (Rev. Malcolm Macdougall. Church of Scotland. April 2013) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Jackson FINDING FIVE

SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 71:1-6, Luke 13:10-17 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.

JOYS AND CONCERNS Rev. Debby Lawrence SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER SPECIAL MUSIC You Never Let Go Matt Redman (Peniel Band-Kevin Garman) SONG 2218 (TFWS) You Are Mine You Are Mine MESSAGE The Challenges of New Beginnings: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Rev. Jackson *CLOSING SONG 108 God Hath Spoken by the Prophets Ebenezer BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson RESPONSE, HYMN 143 On Eagle’s Wings On Eagle’s Wings POSTLUDE Oh Praise and Honor God, Our King Max Reger Concerning the Offering: As people have various options for making their contributions for the work of the church through online giving, electronic transfers or periodic gifts, we will have offering plates at the doors to the chapel for your convenience in giving. Paint buckets are also at the doors to the chapel. Donations placed into the buckets help fund Peniel service projects. We appreciate your faithfulness to this important part of our life together as you participate in on-line giving.

Journey with us on Summer Sundays at UPark UMC!

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

IMPORTANT September 4: One Unified Service at 10:00 am

KICKOFF SUNDAY- September 11

Sanctuary flowers today are given by Jean Twombly in loving memory of her husband, George C. Twombly, Jr.

Men’s Faith & Fellowship meets on Tuesdays, 10-11:30am in Osborne Parlor. Join us at the annual Labor Day Campout at Buffalo Creek Campground near Pine, Colorado. Join us for a day or as many nights as you can stay from Wednesday, August 31, through Monday, September 5. Bring your own tents, food, chairs, etc and camping gear. Enjoy hiking/biking the Colorado Trail, hiking up the mountain, horseshoes, and much more. We all share and contribute to the Hobo Stew and Dessert on Sunday evening. Contact Larry Roggensack at 4roggies@comcast.net or Bob Bowsher at r.bowsher@comcast.net for maps and more information. This will be a predominantly medical mission with our partners of Salud y Paz (www.saludypaz.org) . Besides medical professionals, we welcome any non-medical professionals who have a heart for mission and serving others. We always need things to take on our trip. Although a date has not been set for our trip, a collection container is in the collection area of the foyer to accept the following items: stickers (especially smiles) travel soaps/shampoos/lotion Christian-theme coloring books reading glasses (dollar store are fine!) brown paper lunch bags clean empty medicine bottles sidewalk chalk/bubbles/inflatable beach balls Financial contributions to the Guatemala medicine account are greatly appreciated. We purchase our medicines through Salud y Paz, thus contributing to the Guatemalan economy. Indicate "GUATEMALA" on your check. Most of all, we encourage new missioners to join us. We would especially like to have younger missioners with us, especially college students or high school students with a parent or guardian. Contact Team Leader, George Gramer, 303-945-1728 or gkgjr@aol.com .

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Sunday August 21

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

Peniel at 9 Traditional Service Val Stepien Event Sunday Night Ticket AA

Wasser Chapel Sanctuary East Fellowship Hall East Fellowship Hall

Monday August 22

10:30am 8:00pm 8:00pm

Gentle Yoga with Kate Group 13 AA Stepping Stones Al-Anon

Prayer Book: #44, page 269, Year C

Noakes Hall East Parlor Osborne Parlor

Tuesday August 23

10:00am 11:30am 1:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Men’s Fellowship Group A Child’s Song Piano ESL Bible Study w/Peggy A Child’s Song Piano Kindermusik District Laity BMCM Meditation Troop 5

Osborne Parlor Music Room Bride’s Room Music Room East Parlor East Fellowship Hall East Parlor Noakes Hall, B03

Wednesday August 24

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

Staff Meeting DU Foundation Campus Ministry Forgiveness Al-Anon

Conference Room Conference Room East Parlor

Thursday August 25

1:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm

ESL Bible Study with Beth Wilbur Moulton Memorial Service Sangha Meditation

East Fellowship Hall Evanston Center East Parlor

Friday August 26

9:00am 12:00pm 5:00pm

Mary Nicholas PB & J Ministry Peniel Band Practice

Bride’s Room Civic Center Park Wasser Chapel

Saturday August 27

7:45am 10:00am

F.A. in Recovery Alzheimer’s Support Group

East Parlor Osborne Parlor

Sunday August 28

9:00am 10:30am 6:00pm

Peniel at 9 Traditional Service Sunday Night Ticket AA

Wasser Chapel Sanctuary East Fellowship Hall

This Week at UPark UMC

BIBLE STUDIES & FELLOWSHIP

PB&J MINISTRY

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ALL CHURCH LABOR DAY CAMPOUT AT BUFFALO CREEK

2017 GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP 2017 GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP

2017 GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP

As the DU students are done with classes, our DU Foundation Campus Ministry invites church members, church groups, families, and friends to schedule a Friday to make PB&J sandwiches, assemble lunches, and deliver them at noon on Fridays at Civic Center Park with Kevin Garman. Available dates: 9/2. Volunteers are responsible for providing supplies for the lunches. If you are interested, please contact Kevin kgarman113@gmail.com to receive more details.

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