—We We are enlivened and empowered by the everlasting power of God’s rainbow of love and light. This is a moment to grow in generosity and joyful hearts. Let’s stay steady, and be faithful and creative, offering all the gifts with which we have been blessed to hold one another through these times. • Continue to give generously. • Donations to the Westside Food Bank may be made in support of their virtual food bank at: www.westsidefoodbankca.org. • Take care. Wash your hands. Do everything in your power to help stop the spread of the virus. • Deepen the bonds of love amongst family, friends and neighbors in our new-found extra time together. • Be creative. Reach out to one another with love and care. • Check the church website for updates on worship and ministry opportunities.
www.santamonicaumc.org
—Thank you to Mike Eskridge for the beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary. To donate to the flower fund, or to send flowers to go to home-bound seniors, go to: www.santamonicaumc.org/flower-fund.
STAY CONNECTED ONLINE via ZOOM or Phone In • Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7 a.m. • Difficult Sayings of Jesus Online Bible Study with Rev. Larry Young: Tuesdays, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. • Young Adults/Open Space: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. • New! Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying women, with Tricia Guerrero: First and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. First meeting Thursday, October 1 • Children and Family Ministry: • Sunday School for Kids: Sundays, 9:15 a.m. • Youth Group Meeting: Sundays, 4 p.m. • Grief and Graces: a sacred space for weary souls with Keri Olsen Paget: Second and fouth Sundays, Today, 4 p.m For information on how to join any of these ongoing ministries, visit the website: www.santamonicaumc.org.
Resident Bishop Bishop Grant J. Hagiya West District Superintendent Rev. Mark M. Nakagawa Senior Minister Rev. Patricia Farris p.farris@santamonicaumc.org Pastoral Associate for Family Ministries Tricia Guerrero t.guerrero@santamonicaumc.org Business Administrator Christina Eddy c.eddy@santamonicaumc.org Congregation Care Associate Anne Premer a.premer@santamonicaumc.org Preschool Director Dee Menzies d.menzies@santamonicaumc.org Assistant Preschool Director Dane Rold d.rold@santamonicaumc.org Music Director Dr. James Smith Organist Ty Woodward Office Manager Sarah Rold s.rold@santamonicaumc.org Membership and Facilities Coordinator David Penson d.penson@santamonicaumc.org Communications Director Tina Gage t.gage@santamonicaumc.org Ministries & Communications Coordinator Shalimar Carducci s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org Head Custodian Javier Espinoza Children and Youth Ministry Intern Jamie Jones
After Worship Social Hour: Sundays, 11 a.m. via Zoom lcome via Zoom for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour.” All are welcome https://zoom.us/j/95709897528 Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528 (ID valid thru Oct 25) Password: fumc
God is real. God is love.
Together we can change the world.
F I R ST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I CA
1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258
F I R S T
U N I T E D
M E T H O D I S T
C H U R C H
WORSHIP ONLINE Worship • 17th Sunday after Pentecost • September 27, 2020
W E G AT H E R Today’s service is an Online service only. Go to www.santamonicaumc.org/livestream, for more information.
Tricia Guerrero
WELCOME PRELUDE
Rhosymedre (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
CALL TO WORSHIP Gracious God, we thank you for being ever present with us. We know that we are never alone. Your mercies are faithful and rich. Infuse us with your Spirit and increase our joy.
Ty Woodward, organ Lincoln Hughes, Lay Lector
Ty Woodward RESPONSE The Doxology 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!
OUR MISSION & COMMON LIFE Todd Erlandson, Lay Lector We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. Thanks be to God! WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
THE LESSON Philippians 2:1-13 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God! SERMON
“Be of the Same Love”
Todd Erlandson
Anna Kostyuchek, violin
Meditation from Thais (Jules Massenet)
UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Lincoln Hughes
O God, use these gifts to do your will in the world and prepare us for your coming kingdom. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
WE RESPOND
LISTENING FOR THE VOICE OF GOD
Lincoln Hughes
Your continued financial support of the church is now more important than ever. You may mail your gift to the church or drop it into the mail slot of our offices any day of the week. You may also give online at www.santamonicaumc.org/give, or mail checks through your online banking programs. You may continue to earmark gifts for our various mission projects. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts. Thank you.
OFFERTORY
Rev. Patricia Farris
INVITATION TO PRAYER The Gift of Love “Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, our spirits long to be made whole. Let inward love guide every deed; by this we worship, and are freed.”
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS & OURSELVES
Ty Woodward WE GO FORTH TO SERVE
Tricia Guerrero
SILENT PRAYER & PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Response: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
God of Grace and God of Glory (arr. Paul Manz)
Rev. Farris Ty Woodward
OUR MISSION & COMMON LIFE Todd Erlandson, Lay Lector We thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service. Thanks be to God! WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
THE LESSON Philippians 2:1-13 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God! SERMON
“Be of the Same Love”
Todd Erlandson
Anna Kostyuchek, violin
Meditation from Thais (Jules Massenet)
UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Lincoln Hughes
O God, use these gifts to do your will in the world and prepare us for your coming kingdom. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
WE RESPOND
LISTENING FOR THE VOICE OF GOD
Lincoln Hughes
Your continued financial support of the church is now more important than ever. You may mail your gift to the church or drop it into the mail slot of our offices any day of the week. You may also give online at www.santamonicaumc.org/give, or mail checks through your online banking programs. You may continue to earmark gifts for our various mission projects. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts. Thank you.
OFFERTORY
Rev. Patricia Farris
INVITATION TO PRAYER The Gift of Love “Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, our spirits long to be made whole. Let inward love guide every deed; by this we worship, and are freed.”
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS & OURSELVES
Ty Woodward WE GO FORTH TO SERVE
Tricia Guerrero
SILENT PRAYER & PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Response: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
BENEDICTION POSTLUDE
God of Grace and God of Glory (arr. Paul Manz)
Rev. Farris Ty Woodward
—We We are enlivened and empowered by the everlasting power of God’s rainbow of love and light. This is a moment to grow in generosity and joyful hearts. Let’s stay steady, and be faithful and creative, offering all the gifts with which we have been blessed to hold one another through these times. • Continue to give generously. • Donations to the Westside Food Bank may be made in support of their virtual food bank at: www.westsidefoodbankca.org. • Take care. Wash your hands. Do everything in your power to help stop the spread of the virus. • Deepen the bonds of love amongst family, friends and neighbors in our new-found extra time together. • Be creative. Reach out to one another with love and care. • Check the church website for updates on worship and ministry opportunities.
www.santamonicaumc.org
—Thank you to Mike Eskridge for the beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary. To donate to the flower fund, or to send flowers to go to home-bound seniors, go to: www.santamonicaumc.org/flower-fund.
STAY CONNECTED ONLINE via ZOOM or Phone In • Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7 a.m. • Difficult Sayings of Jesus Online Bible Study with Rev. Larry Young: Tuesdays, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. • Young Adults/Open Space: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. • New! Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying women, with Tricia Guerrero: First and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. First meeting Thursday, October 1 • Children and Family Ministry: • Sunday School for Kids: Sundays, 9:15 a.m. • Youth Group Meeting: Sundays, 4 p.m. • Grief and Graces: a sacred space for weary souls with Keri Olsen Paget: Second and fouth Sundays, Today, 4 p.m For information on how to join any of these ongoing ministries, visit the website: www.santamonicaumc.org.
Resident Bishop Bishop Grant J. Hagiya West District Superintendent Rev. Mark M. Nakagawa Senior Minister Rev. Patricia Farris p.farris@santamonicaumc.org Pastoral Associate for Family Ministries Tricia Guerrero t.guerrero@santamonicaumc.org Business Administrator Christina Eddy c.eddy@santamonicaumc.org Congregation Care Associate Anne Premer a.premer@santamonicaumc.org Preschool Director Dee Menzies d.menzies@santamonicaumc.org Assistant Preschool Director Dane Rold d.rold@santamonicaumc.org Music Director Dr. James Smith Organist Ty Woodward Office Manager Sarah Rold s.rold@santamonicaumc.org Membership and Facilities Coordinator David Penson d.penson@santamonicaumc.org Communications Director Tina Gage t.gage@santamonicaumc.org Ministries & Communications Coordinator Shalimar Carducci s.carducci@santamonicaumc.org Head Custodian Javier Espinoza Children and Youth Ministry Intern Jamie Jones
After Worship Social Hour: Sundays, 11 a.m. via Zoom lcome via Zoom for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour.” All are welcome https://zoom.us/j/95709897528 Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528 (ID valid thru Oct 25) Password: fumc
God is real. God is love.
Together we can change the world.
F I R ST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I CA
1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258
F I R S T
U N I T E D
M E T H O D I S T
C H U R C H
WORSHIP ONLINE Worship • 17th Sunday after Pentecost • September 27, 2020
W E G AT H E R Today’s service is an Online service only. Go to www.santamonicaumc.org/livestream, for more information.
Tricia Guerrero
WELCOME PRELUDE
Rhosymedre (Ralph Vaughan Williams)
CALL TO WORSHIP Gracious God, we thank you for being ever present with us. We know that we are never alone. Your mercies are faithful and rich. Infuse us with your Spirit and increase our joy.
Ty Woodward, organ Lincoln Hughes, Lay Lector
Ty Woodward RESPONSE The Doxology 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!
SUNDAY INSERT SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
FIRST UMC NEWS www.santamonicaumc.org
Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying women For anyone who struggles to listen to their heart in the midst of life’s chaos. For anyone who searches for meaning and purpose. For anyone who seeks spiritual community. This group is for you. Led by Tricia Guerrero, Listening Hearts will be a group for women of all ages, grounded in the practices of sacred listening, prayer and reflection. Alongside one another, we will share our stories, listen to one another, and grow in God’s loving presence. Contact Tricia: t.guerrero@santamonicaumc.org, for more info and to join. Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom. First gathering on Thursday, October 1. www.santamonicaumc.org/online-ministries-events
Blessing of the Animals - Drive Thru!
World Communion Sunday United Methodists celebrate World Communion Sunday on the first Sunday in October. The special day calls the church to reach out to all people and celebrate diversity among God’s children. Come by the First UMC Courtyard on Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (at the same time as Blessing of the Animals Drive Thru) where you may pick up prepackaged Communion Elements in preparation for Sunday morning. Sunday, October 4, during 10 a.m. Online Worship
Sunday Zoom Social Hour
Blessing of the Animals is ON! First UMC is excited to be able to continue this annual tradition, and this year there are two ways to participate:
Drive Thru Blessing
Saturday, October 3 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Load up your pet(s) in the car, and swing by the front of the First UMC Courtyard on 11th Street. We will section off the sidewalk so no parking will be permitted, but you may drive up to be greeted by one of the pastors who will give your pet a blessing while you remain in your vehicle.
Get your coffee and donut (or what ever snacks you might have on hand) ready for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour” Sundays at 11 a.m. All are welcome via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/957 0989 7528
Online Blessing via Zoom
Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528 (ID valid through Oct 25) Password: fumc
Sunday, October 4 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*Have a computer but no camera? No problem! You can still attend. Contact Sarah Rold (s.rold@santamonicaumc.org) by Fridays for how to join by phone. Sundays, 11 a.m., via Zoom
Your continued financial support of the church is now more important than ever: www.santamonicaumc.org/give
F I R ST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I C A
1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 • 310-393-8258
www.santamonicaumc.org • info@santamonicaumc.org
@santamonicaumc
During After Worship Coffee Hour
If you can’t make the Drive Thru Blessing, or you don’t live in the area, you may still bring your pet(s) to After Worship Coffee Hour to be blessed Sunday at 11 a.m. All are welcome via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95709897528. Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528, Password: fumc.
We can’t wait to see you and your pets again this year! www.santamonicaumc.org/blessings-animals
SUNDAY INSERT SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
FIRST UMC NEWS www.santamonicaumc.org
Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying women For anyone who struggles to listen to their heart in the midst of life’s chaos. For anyone who searches for meaning and purpose. For anyone who seeks spiritual community. This group is for you. Led by Tricia Guerrero, Listening Hearts will be a group for women of all ages, grounded in the practices of sacred listening, prayer and reflection. Alongside one another, we will share our stories, listen to one another, and grow in God’s loving presence. Contact Tricia: t.guerrero@santamonicaumc.org, for more info and to join. Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom. First gathering on Thursday, October 1. www.santamonicaumc.org/online-ministries-events
Blessing of the Animals - Drive Thru!
World Communion Sunday United Methodists celebrate World Communion Sunday on the first Sunday in October. The special day calls the church to reach out to all people and celebrate diversity among God’s children. Come by the First UMC Courtyard on Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (at the same time as Blessing of the Animals Drive Thru) where you may pick up prepackaged Communion Elements in preparation for Sunday morning. Sunday, October 4, during 10 a.m. Online Worship
Sunday Zoom Social Hour
Blessing of the Animals is ON! First UMC is excited to be able to continue this annual tradition, and this year there are two ways to participate:
Drive Thru Blessing
Saturday, October 3 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Load up your pet(s) in the car, and swing by the front of the First UMC Courtyard on 11th Street. We will section off the sidewalk so no parking will be permitted, but you may drive up to be greeted by one of the pastors who will give your pet a blessing while you remain in your vehicle.
Get your coffee and donut (or what ever snacks you might have on hand) ready for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour” Sundays at 11 a.m. All are welcome via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/957 0989 7528
Online Blessing via Zoom
Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528 (ID valid through Oct 25) Password: fumc
Sunday, October 4 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*Have a computer but no camera? No problem! You can still attend. Contact Sarah Rold (s.rold@santamonicaumc.org) by Fridays for how to join by phone. Sundays, 11 a.m., via Zoom
Your continued financial support of the church is now more important than ever: www.santamonicaumc.org/give
F I R ST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I C A
1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 • 310-393-8258
www.santamonicaumc.org • info@santamonicaumc.org
@santamonicaumc
During After Worship Coffee Hour
If you can’t make the Drive Thru Blessing, or you don’t live in the area, you may still bring your pet(s) to After Worship Coffee Hour to be blessed Sunday at 11 a.m. All are welcome via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95709897528. Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528, Password: fumc.
We can’t wait to see you and your pets again this year! www.santamonicaumc.org/blessings-animals