Mission of Claremont United Methodist Church

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are an inclusive community

responding to God’s love and grace.

We nurture one another on our spiritual journeys

We work for peace and justice

We serve others and God’s creation

Together, we seek God’s creative transformation of the world,

and of individual hearts.

Adopted by Church Council, September, 2009

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Claremont

United

Methodist

Church

Welcome to

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“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” — John 10:10

As we open our eyes and emerge from any avoidance we have regarding our feelings about money, we illumine a candle and ask Divine Presence to be with us on this journey, giving

us fresh perspectives that can shift any “unease” that holds us back from a courageous vision about our money paths. We have compassion for ourselves and each other because

the systems of money we live in are not easy to navigate.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE “Slane” Jonathan Reuss

ILLUMINATING THE SHADOWS

Leader: To be part of the early Christian movement… . … could result in the kind of generosity that gives life

not only to the mission, but to the giver.

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art; Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

We light this flame to affirm that where there is light, there is understanding;

where there is understanding, there is compassion;

where there is compassion, there is possibility;

where there is possibility; there is transformation.

Holy and Living God, transform our fears into awe-inspired wonder.

Open us to this light, and to the rich possibilities that it brings us.

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN “Jesus Calls Us” UMH No. 398

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CLAREMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Money and Meaning: Looking Out

October 27, 2019 9:30 a.m.

* Please stand as you are able. UMH is The United Methodist Hymnal. TFWS is The Faith We Sing booklet.

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public domain from The United Methodist Hymnal, copyright © 1989, The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN

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SCRIPTURE READING Frank Cookingham 1 Timothy 6:17-19 New Testament pg. 211 (blue) pg. 257 (red) MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN: TRICK-OR-TREAT FOR UNICEF *THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you!

Please greet one another in the name of Christ, and be seated when the music begins. SCRIPTURE READING John 6:1-13 New Testament pg. 97 (blue) pg. 118 (red) ANTHEM “We Are Called” David Haas

The Sanctuary Choir SERMON Rev. Karen Clark Ristine

“Looking Out” PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD (prayer list on pg. 6) THE LORD’S PRAYER (Former Methodist Church from UMH No. 895) Our Father (or Mother, Abba, God, Creator), 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 us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. MOMENT OF WONDER Leslie Biglin OFFERING OUR GIFTS, TITHES, PLEDGES, AND PRESENCE/PRAYER CARDS

After the offering plate has passed, you may take your pledge card forward. If it’s difficult for you to walk, you are welcome to place your card in the offering plate.

OFFERTORY everyone sings “What Gift Can We Bring” UMH No. 87

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*OFFERTORY HYMN standing; everyone sings UMH No. 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

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The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN, used by permission, One License number 725011-A

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*HYMN “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” UMH No. 664 next page

*BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “The Ash Grove” Kristina Langlois

As the cross passes by, you are encouraged to be seated and listen for how the Spirit touches us through music. We understand if you must quietly leave. Go in peace.

*Worship design and liturgy adapted from Worship Design Studio www.worshipdesignstudio.com/wonderfull-life. Used with permission. Music license is available in the church office.

WE ARE GRATEFUL for the ministry of Karen Lull this morning as our organist while Katie Franklin Ledsinger is on vacation. WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE! Children are always welcome in worship; should you need it, childcare is offered during worship. Claremont United Methodist Church is a welcoming and reconciling congregation, affirming its ministry with the whole family of God regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, economic situation, or marital status. Claremont United Methodist Church believes its diversity is a blessing through which persons are strengthened to love and serve. INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE IN WORSHIP: Because language has the power to shape our thinking about one another, Claremont United Methodist Church uses inclusive language for Bible readings from the New Revised Standard Version. Some historical texts that are widely known and loved are left unaltered. This, we believe, in no way diminishes our commitment to inclusive expression. We invite persons to change the words of hymns deemed to be exclusive so that the hymns might have meaning for all.

OUR PRAYERS PLEASE keep the church office updated on your loved ones.

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THE ALTAR FLOWERS this morning are given by Bernadette Flameno and Lyssette Trejo in loving memory of their boxer puppies, Duke and Lucy, as they celebrate their birthday in heaven. Duke and Lucy were litter mates and best friends, and would have turned 13. They filled their home with Lyssette and Bernadette with love. NEW TO THE PRAYER LIST: David Blackburn (Ed Kania’s friend); Loved Ones of Rosemary Jespersen (Sharyn Landers’ friends); David Wilhelm (Bill and Mary Beck’s grandson); Howie Yeager; World Council of Churches Countries of the Week: Canada, United States of America. THE FULL PRAYER LIST, including those who are unwillingly absent, can be found at http://claremontumc.net/cumc/Newsletters/WINDOW/TheWindow_2019-10-16.pdf, pages 4-5, or you may wish to pick up a copy of the latest issue of The Window from the Narthex.

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from The United Methodist Hymnal, copyright © 1989, The United Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN,

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TODAY AT CUMC

ACOLYTES: Sajjad Alobaidi, Soheyl Alobaidi, Quentin Bizzell, Luke Roy

USHERS: Bob Rogers, Vic Verhoeven, Curt Viggers

GREETERS:

SOUND: Jim Nunn, Brett O’Connor, Darryl Richardson, Howard Yeager

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP takes place on the patio, following worship. We are grateful for the ministry of Tayde Perez, our host this morning. Please come to the patio and fellowship over a cup of lemonade, Fair Trade coffee, or tea.

Children’s Ministry on Sundays Children, preschool through 6th grade, are invited to Sunday

School following the Children’s Time in worship. NO CUMC Kids Choir today, as Katie Franklin Ledsinger is on

vacation. Rehearsal will resume next Sunday, November 3, at 10:50 a.m. in Room 10.

Calling all YOUTH (6th - 12th grade) TODAY, 10:45am Youth Sunday School in the Round Building TODAY, 11:35am-12pm Youth Chimes Rehearsal in Room 2 TODAY, Youth Group: Come to the Halloween Fall Festival! 5-7pm CUMC’s West (Preschool) parking lot Grab a bag of candy, decorate your car and join in the fun! Oh, and wear your costume ... if you dare! See the next page for more details. If you don't have a car (or your family’s car) and want to come, Sara has a job for you! Talk to her today! Wednesday, October 30, 7-8pm Coffee Talk at the Starbucks at 665 E. Foothill

Blvd., Claremont Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: (336) 354-8194 or swiftharpe@yahoo.com.

FRAGRANCES IN CHURCH (Men and Women): Please be mindful that someone near you may be asthmatic or have chemical sensitivities. We ask you to avoid wearing strong smelling cosmetics, as they may trigger a terrible reaction from others. Thank you!

Share the Gift of Hospitality on Sundays: Please consider greeting before worship, or hosting coffee fellowship following worship. All you need bring is your wonderful self! Please sign up in the Narthex. Thank you!

Sunday worship is usually recorded on CD each week. If you’d like a copy, a donation per CD is accepted. Contact the CUMC office, churchoffice@claremontumc.info. Thank you!

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Claremont United Methodist Church invites you and friends to

Church-Wide Halloween Fall Festival Sunday, October 27

5-7 p.m. in the West Parking Lot ~ Near the Preschool Mural

Come join the FUN! We need ALL of you to make this party AWESOMELY SPOOKTACULAR! The more, the merrier!

Bring yourselves, or your family, or your friends! Wear your costume (or

NOT) and join the FUN!

TRUNK or TREAT!!! All you need is a bag of candy or other goodies (see ideas

below) and the trunk of your car!

(no children needed in order to attend)

Park your cars in the West Parking Lot by 4:45 p.m. Open your trunk and share goodies with the children

Your goodies may include wrapped candies,

small trinkets that the kids will enjoy (pencils, erasers, small Halloween items, etc.)

FUN, FOOD, and GAMES!!!

COSTUME PARADE!!!

BOUNCE HOUSE!!!

Contact Sara Swift Tharpe or Rev. Martha Morales for more information.

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ADULT MINISTRIES & FAITH FORMATION All are welcome!

The Boosters Class meets Sunday mornings at 10:45-ish a.m. in the Round Building Rec. Room. All are welcome! The Growing Christians Class meets Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in Room 11. Today, Alex Morales leads the class in discussing Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, chapters “Yaw,” and “Sonny.” This book is disturbing, rich, and a call to action. Please come, even if you aren’t caught up with the reading. All are welcome! Reading the Bible Together, a weekly Bible study led by Rev. Karen, meets Wednesdays from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Room 2. All are welcome, whether a beginner with the Bible or a seasoned veteran! Speak to Rev. Karen if you have questions.

Do you love to sing? Do you want to learn how to sing? Please come and be part of CUMC’s Sanctuary Choir! Jared Pugh, Director, would love for you to join the choir! Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., Room 10. We would really love to see you!

The Men’s Enrichment Group will meet next on Wednesday November 13, 8:00 a.m., at Mt. San Antonio Gardens in the 2nd floor lounge of “D” Building. Our study book is: America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to New America, by Jim Wallis. Books are available. Information/contacts: Harold Unland or Thom Armstrong. Visitors welcome! Come and join this small enriching group!

Book Group meets tomorrow, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2. This month’s book is Eleanor: A Spiritual Biography by Harold Ivan Smith. Annabel Unland will lead discussion. Please come, even if you haven’t yet finished the book All are welcome! Contacts: Peggy Williams & Wilma McLeod

LIFE GOES ON – A Group Discussing Grief and Loss – Meets the Third Sunday

Part of the human experience of living and being in relationship with others, is facing death, dealing with loss, and working our way through grief that, at times, threatens to overwhelm us. We suffer these feelings at different points in our lives: as caregivers for loved ones facing chronic illness or end of life, divorce, our own illness, and death of a loved one. We need the comfort and support of our faith community. Life Goes On responds to this need in a safe and confidential setting. Life Goes On continues on Sunday, November 17, at 11:00 a.m. in the Round Building. The group meets on the third Sunday of each month. If you would like to be part of Life Goes On, or if you’d like more information, please contact Rev. Martha Morales: (909) 624- 9021, or marthacumc@gmail.com. Meanwhile, mark your calendars for November 17 and December 15. All are welcome.

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Annual Thanksgiving Boxes

For many years, Claremont UMC has generously provided Thanksgiving dinners for families in need in our community. We have done this by filling boxes with all of the ingredients to make a Thanksgiving dinner along with a $25.00 gift card to Stater Bros. so the family could buy their own turkey. These Thanksgiving boxes have been distributed to families through the Beta Center, which is one of the food banks operated by the Inland Valley Hope Partners.

Each year, we have exceeded our goal. Last year, our goal was 100 boxes, and because of your generosity and that of the families of the Preschool at Claremont UMC, we were able to provide 124 families with a Thanksgiving dinner.

This year we are once again going with a goal of 100 boxes! You may pick up your box and shopping list in the Narthex on Sunday, November 3.

Return boxes to the Narthex anytime, but no later than Sunday, November 17.

Each box will have two 3x5” cards attached. One card will be the grocery list of what is needed for each box. The other card will have printed on it the information needed to identify who donated the box and if a gift card is included.

You can choose to provide a box of groceries, and/or a gift card. Some families go together in filling a box. Some prefer to buy a gift card only.

Our own Preschool at Claremont United Methodist Church participates in a Scrip program and has $25 Stater Bros. gift cards available. Gift cards purchased through the Preschool’s Scrip program benefits the Preschool.

If you would like to buy a gift card, please make a check out to CUMC for $25, and on the memo line, write “Thanksgiving Gift Card.”

This is a perfect time to invite your children and/or grandchildren to go shopping with you. It is a great way to teach children about giving.

If you are unable to shop or would just prefer not to shop, we will do it for you. The cost to fill a box is approximately $25.00. Just let us know on the day you sign up. Please make a check payable to CUMC for $25, and on the memo line, write “Thanksgiving Box.”

If you would like to do both a box and a gift card, please make the check for $50.00 and note that on the memo line. God bless you and thank you for your continued support!

~ CUMC’s Homeless/Hunger Committee

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UPCOMING EVENTS

All Saints Sunday Sunday, November 3 during worship, 9:30 a.m. During worship, we’ll read aloud the saints who have died between November 1, 2018 and November 1, 2019. We will honor and remember not only those who were a part of this church family, but also loved ones you lost in the past year. Please contact Jessica in the CUMC office with the name of your loved one who died between November 1, 2018 and the present by Wednesday, October 30.

Third World Gifts and Handarts Sunday, November 10, following worship, during coffee fellowship Sue Fenwick, from Third World Gifts & Handarts, a nonprofit organization in Orange, California (https://thirdworld.gifts/welcome/), will bring crafts from around the world to purchase. Perhaps this can aid your Christmas shopping, as you purchase gifts that help those in third world countries.

Have you ever thought about ushering… We have openings to usher on a quarterly rotation in December, April, August; or January, May, September. If you are interested, please contact Jessica, CUMC’s Office Administrator, (909) 624-9021, or churchoffice@claremontumc.info. Thank you to all of our ushers!

Be a Voice for those Who Have No Voice… Send a letter for Amnesty International! October letters are on the front desk in the Narthex. Attached to each packet is an update on recent cases. Please mail the letters by the end of the month. Thank you!

Share Photos of the Things You Value: On Sunday, November 10, we would like to show a photo slideshow of the things, places, people, etc. that YOU value. Prayerfully consider what you might share. Send your digital photos to Jessica in the CUMC office, churchoffice@claremontumc.info, by Wednesday, November 6. Thank you!

The time change is fast approaching! Daylight Saving Time Ends… NEXT Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 a.m. Before you go to bed Saturday, set your clocks BACK 1 hour! Or risk being an hour early for church!

The Mission Connection: The pilgrimage to the Border Church was accomplished by ten persons last Sunday: Robin Hinshaw, Ann Steinle, Mary and Bill Beck, Maisie Dawes, Allan and Ding Wicker, Ruth Duck, Joe and Cindy DeRoulhac. Joe commented, “Looking at the rusty iron I found myself thinking about the nails on the cross and the different ways imperial power exerts itself.”

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Equipping for Renewal Saturday, November 16 ~ 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd in Arcadia, CA – a recommended training opportunity offered to lay and clergy leaders by the East District of the UMC – two practical workshop sessions and a keynote speaker, Alan Fadling, Founder and President of “Unhurried Living” and author of The Unhurried Life. You can find more information by contacting the East District Office: (909) 984-7100. Register online at https://calpacumc.formstack.com/forms/easttraining1119.

Claremont UMC’s Charge Conference Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Round Building Our District Superintendent, the Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon, presiding This is an ALL-CHURCH Conference. All are welcome to attend. All members of CUMC have voice and vote. If you are someone who usually submits a written report for the charge conference booklets, please turn those in “camera-ready” to Jessica in the CUMC office by Tuesday, November 5, churchoffice@claremontumc.info, or drop off a hard copy. Thank you!

THIS WEEK AT CUMC

Sunday, October 27, 2019 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care—Room 3 9:30a Worship–Sanctuary 9:50a Children’s Sunday School Class Locations: Preschool-Kindergarten– Yellow Room Grades 1-3—Round Building, Room 25 Grades 4-6—Round Building, Room 23 10:30a Coffee Fellowship—Patio and Narthex 10:45a The Boosters Class—Round Building Rec. Room 10:45a Youth Sunday School—Round Building NO CUMC Kids Choir today 11:00a The Growing Christians Class—Room 11 11:35a Youth Chimes Rehearsal—Room 2 5:00-7:00p Girl Scouts—Narthex 5:00-7:00p All-Church Halloween Fall Festival—CUMC West Parking Lot Monday, October 28, 2019 6:15p Al Anon—Room 11 7:00p Book Study Group—Room 2 Tuesday, October 29, 2019 8:30a Cherub Chapel—CUMC Preschool 2:30p Discipleship Group—Room 2 7:00p Deborah Circle—Clara Ivey’s Home 7:00p Creative Peacemaking Committee—Narthex 7:00p Odd Tuesday Music Jam—Room 10

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019 8:30a Cherub Chapel—CUMC Preschool 9:00a The Window mailing– Narthex 9:45-10:45a Bible Study: Reading the Bible Together—Room 2 5:00-7:00p Youth Theatre Works Rehearsal—Sanctuary & Narthex 6:30p Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous—Room 11 7:00p Youth Group Coffee Talk—Starbucks, Foothill & Claremont 8:00p Gay Men’s Alcoholics Anonymous—Room 11 Thursday, October 31, 2019 10:30a Worship Design Team—Rev. Karen’s Office 5:00-7:00p Youth Theatre Works Rehearsal—Sanctuary & Narthex 7:30p Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Room 10 Saturday, November 2, 2019 10:30a 7th Day Adventist Worship & Study—Rooms 11 & 16 *Set your clocks back 1 hour tonight Sunday, November 3, 2019 All Saints Sunday Holy Communion 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care—Room 3 9:30a Worship–Sanctuary 9:50a Children’s Sunday School Class Locations: Preschool-Kindergarten– Yellow Room Grades 1-3—Round Building, Room 25 Grades 4-6—Round Building, Room 23 10:30a Coffee Fellowship—Patio and Narthex 10:45a The Boosters Class—Round Building Rec. Room 10:45a Youth Sunday School—Round Building 10:50a CUMC Kids Choir Rehearsal—Room 10 11:00a Reconciling Congregation Committee—Rev. Karen’s Office 11:00a The Growing Christians Class—Room 11 11:00a Discipleship Group—TBD 11:35a Youth Chimes Rehearsal—Room 2 4:00-4:45p 6th/7th Grade Youth—Round Building 4:45-5:15p ALL Youth (6th-12th Grades)—Round Building 5:15-6:00p 8th-12th Grade Youth—Round Building Deadline: The Window articles, November 13th issue

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Navigating the CUMC Campus

Large Print Bulletin available ONLINE at claremontumc.net/cumc/Newsletters/. Wi-Fi ID: C.U.M.C.3 and password: cumcmain. Remember your attendance card.

www.claremontumc.net ~ churchoffice@claremontumc.info Office: 909-624-9021 Fax: 909-624-7308 ~ 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711

Nurturing spirits…Working for justice…

Serving others and creation…

Ministers: The Whole Congregation

Clergy and Staff The Rev. Karen Clark Ristine ~ Lead Pastor x224

The Rev. Martha Morales ~ Minister of Education and Caring Ministries x231 Jessica Johnston, M.Div. ~ Church Administrator x222

Genaro Cordova ~ Facilities Engineer Jeri Bollman, M.S. ~ Director: CUMC Preschool, 909-624-8223

Sara Swift Tharpe, M.Div. ~ Director of Youth Ministries Katie Franklin Ledsinger, M.A. ~ Organist; Director: The Circuit Ringers, CUMC Kids Choir,

and Youth Chimes Jared Pugh ~ Director: Sanctuary Choir

Marie Soltero and Elizabeth Slater ~ Nursery Attendants Mateo Mamea ~ Sunday Custodian

Leeann Nabors ~ The Clinebell Institute, 909-451-3690

Located in the California Pacific Annual Conference The Rev. Dr. Grant J. Hagiya ~ Resident Bishop

The Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon ~ East District Superintendent

In covenant with United Methodist Missionaries Mozart Adevu ~ West Africa Stephen Copley ~ Arkansas

In covenant with Dios es Amor Methodist Church ~ Tijuana, Mexico