Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 Pastors phone: 551-8144 www.berkeleyumc.org September 18, 2011 +++ 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Todays Musical Theme: Spirituals
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of life and wisdom, we lay before you the idle grumblings that often overtake us. When daily annoyances come, may we be aware enough of your abundance that joy may overcome bitterness. Where we have real complaints, grant us first the grace of selfexamination and then the gifts of careful, honest speech and listening hearts. And when the answer is unexpected like manna instead of the security of slavery, or the last paid first help us discern the signs, wonders, habits, and ways of your coming realm. In Christs name we pray. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice, says the psalmist. We know our God can bear our confessions, for nothing can separate us from the love of God, which we know in Christ Jesus. In that love, we are forgiven. Let the whole congregation say, People: Amen.

WE PRAY FOR OTHERS The pastor will share prayer requests and the congregation will respond: Lord, hear our prayer. After the prayers have been lifted, we will pray together the Lords 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. OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal. A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD UMH #94

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Please take a moment to silence your cell phones now.

GATHERING SONG

Draw the Circle Wide

W&S #3154

Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide. No one stands alone, well stand side by side. Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

PROCLAIMING GODS LOVE

CHILDRENS TIME Where Children Belong TFWS #2233

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!

As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers!
When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so.

This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, Gods Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong. PRAYER FROM THE PSALMS Psalm 105 UMH #828 Chancel Choir

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG Guide My Feet TFWS #2208

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child by Harry T. Burleigh Nina Huitt

SPECIAL MUSIC

Hold On by Uzee Brown, Jr.

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Descendants of Abraham and Sarah, remember the wonderful works of God: miracles, judgments, and abundance, food from heaven, water in the desert, words to live by. People: Ponder Gods realm of statutes and laws, of covenant kept in surprising ways. Leader: Ponder a realm where the last are first. People: Remember the wonderful works of God. *OPENING HYMN Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land W&S #3074

BIBLE READING

Matthew 20:1-16

If you would like to know more about baptism or becoming a member of Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith or transfer of your current church membership, please call the church office and make an appointment to speak with Rev. Devine. New members will be received next Sunday, September 25. THE BENEDICTION You are invited to join hands as we share in the song: Let Our Earth Be Peaceful W&S #3159

Leader: This is the Word of God, for us, the people of God. All: Thanks be to God! SERMON Our Generous God Rev. Jeanne Devine

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION *HYMN OF RESPONSE Wade in the Water TFWS #2107

Let our lives be fruitful, beautiful and playful, Everyday be thankful for the love of God. Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services, you are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deckwed love to get to know you better!

Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of the row.

THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship leader for the 8:30 service is Jamie Justice and for the 10:50 service is Brad Straup. Julie Burns leads our Childrens Time. We thank all our greeters, ushers, and acolytes. CHURCH NURSERY Child care is available for children up to age 5 in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. Upcoming Events This Week
Sunday, September 18 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 12:00 pm Finance (sanctuary) 12:00 pm Just Neighbors (FH) 2:00 pm Peace w/ Justice 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Leadership Summit (CLC) 5:30 pm UMYF Monday, September 19 10:00 am Womens Group (9) 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Tuesday, September 20 6:00 pm Cub Scouts (FH) 7:00 pm SPRC (9) Wednesday, September 21 6:00 pm Handbell Choir 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Thursday, September 22 6:30 pm Nominations & Lay Leadership (9) 7:00 pm Stewardship (7) Saturday, September 24 7:28 am UM Mens breakfast (FH) Sunday, September 25 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 4:00 pm Education (7) 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF

Announcements In response to the wildfires around the Austin area, United Methodists have created a special fund to channel donations from churches to provide disaster relief, and already delivered food, water and supplies to affected areas. Last Sunday $485 was contributed! If you wish to contribute financially, please note wildfires on the memo line of your check (made to Berkeley UMC) or write wildfires on the offering envelope containing cash. Additionally, the Austin District office requests that we track our giving hours, dollars, goods as these gifts can be leveraged toward grants and matching funds for long term recovery. Please email Tara information about any other donations you have made (such as Red Cross, supplies donated, miles driven) so we can report totals to the District office. Thank you. If you do not pick up a copy of Practicing Extravagant Generosity in Sunday School today, please consider taking one home for your personal reading. Copies are available in the narthex. A $7.00 donation is appreciated but not required. Just Neighbors will have the next session, entitled "Power, Privilege, and Poverty" today following the second service with the program starting at 12:30. Come join us for this important discussion about factors contributing to poverty. Our partners from Bridge Builders, University UMC and Wesley UMC are joining with NAACP and other groups to co-sponsor a lecture by Professor Michelle Alexander entitled "The New Jim Crow." This lecture will be on 9/23/11 at 7 pm at Wesley UMC, 1164 San Bernard St. UMCOR Disaster Response Training will be offered at Lockhart FUMC on Saturday, September 24, 8:30 am 4:00 pm. The cost is $30 per person and you may register online at www.umcswtx.org. For further information contact Emmett Eary at 663-3150. This training is mandatory for those who want to volunteer in Bastrop County or at future disaster sites. St. Johns UMC in Austin is hosting an Advanced Lay Speaking Course, Lay Pastoral Care Giving, on September 24 and October 1, 8:30 am 4:00 pm. This 2-day course will help you identify and strengthen your skills in ministering with people. The cost is $40, including text and meals, and you may obtain a registration form from the BUMC church office. Contact Bill Cain at 345-4953 for more information. From our Wesley Nurse, Rebecca Sweet: Join the fun as our community works together to collectively walk the miles from Austin to Bethlehem by Christmas. We will need to cover 7096 miles between September 25th and Christmas Eve. The kick-off event will be held September 25th at 2:00 pm at Parker Lane UMC, 2105 Parker Lane, Austin. Registration and participation are free. Contact Rebecca Sweet at [email protected] or 512-444-6781 ext. 7 to register. All are invited to share this physically and spiritually refreshing journey!

September 18, 2011 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The newsletter deadline is: Sunday, September 25, 2011

Our Generous God

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine ([email protected]) ph. 551-8144 Pastoral Intern: Jessica Goad ([email protected]) Youth Director: Brad Straup ([email protected]) Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz ([email protected]) Pianist: Tyler Mabry ([email protected]) Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash ([email protected]) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy ([email protected])