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 July 17, 2011 +++ 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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to new life through your grace and mercy, that our thoughts may ascend to heaven and our actions may descend to this earth with love and justice. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: God not only knows us but calls us Christs own. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. We need not fall back into fear, for we are all Gods children, invited to shine like the sun in the kingdom of heaven! People: Praise be to God!

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 A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD UMH #94

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

GATHERING SONG Welcome

PROCLAIMING GODS LOVE

PRAYER FROM THE PSALMS 139:1-12 UMH #854 Karen Walters

Welcome, welcome to this place. Youre invited to come and know Gods grace. All are welcome the love of God to share cause all of us are welcome here; all are welcome in this place.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

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!

DRAMATIC READING CHILDRENS TIME (10:50)

Living Flame of Love

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

TFWS #2233 *SENDING SONG The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve TFWS #2241

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.

Where Children Belong

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES In the Garden Pat Noll

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. BIBLE READING Romans 8:14-25

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 speak with Rev. Devine today following worship. THE BENEDICTION You are invited to join hands as we share in the song: A Holy Fire Filled the Church Burn on, burn on, O flame of God! Revive your church today! Renew our souls, illumine our path, and set us on our way! 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! THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Karen Walters is our guest Music Director. Our worship leader for the 8:30 service is Angela Bonner and for the 10:50 service is Matt Cecil. Summer Kaylor is our Media Coordinator. We thank all our acolytes, greeters and ushers.

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: God searches us and knows us, calling us out of the darkness. People: We enter Gods house, yearning to see Gods presence and walk in Christs light. Leader: God hems us in, behind and before with knowledge too wonderful for words. People: We come now to worship, yearning to know and to be known. Leader: Come, enter Gods house, the gate of heaven. People: How awesome is God, who comes to us now. *OPENING HYMN Gather Us In TFWS #2236

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

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION WITNESS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Mike Frosolono

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, you have searched us and known us. You know when we fall short and when we rise to your calling. You discern our thoughts, whether they be good or ill. Hem us in, O God. Remind us that we cannot hide from you, and we need not try. Forgive us and love us into righteousness. Lay your hand upon us, that we may love you and your creation more perfectly each day. Raise us

WE PRAY FOR OTHERS You are invited to speak the names of those you wish to pray for. The congregation will respond: Lord, hear our prayer. After the prayers have been lifted, we will pray together the Lords Prayer:

Upcoming Events This Week

Sunday, July 17 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 12:00 pm Finance (sanctuary) 4:00 pm Tai Chi class (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 6:00 pm Peace w/ Justice (9) Monday, July 18 10:00 am Womens Group (9) 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Tuesday, July 19 7:00 pm SPRC (7) Wednesday, July 20 No choir rehearsals until 8/17 Thursday, July 21 7:00 pm Stewardship (7) Saturday, July 23 7:28 am UM Mens Breakfast (FH) Sunday, July 24 United Methodist Women Sunday Newsletter deadline 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 12:00 pm Just Neighbors (FH) 4:00 pm Tai Chi class (FH) 4:00 pm Education (7) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF

on Friday, and 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sign up TODAY! The directory will not be complete without you! Whether you are a member or not, we want to include everyone who participates at Berkeley. So if youre reading this please sign up! For more information contact Beth Collins at beth.collins@earthlink.net Every Sunday its important to wear your name tag. We expect new people every Sunday; its hospitable to help them know who you are. It can also help those people who know your face but not your name. (We hear that a lotI can remember faces but not names.) Its easier to greet someone you may not yet know if you can call them by name, and they can do the same. Please take a minute to pick your name tag up when entering the sanctuary, and leave it behind when departing. If youve lost yours, let Tara know and we will gladly make you another one. If youre a regular attender but not a member, just ask and we will make you a name tag. Rev. Jeanne Devine will be on vacation July 22 August 5. In case of a pastoral care emergency, you may contact Rev. Linda Kessie, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, through the Grace church office (442-5944) or the Berkeley church office (447-6633).

July 17, 2011 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

The newsletter deadline is: Sunday, July 24, 2011

Announcements We have had two meetings of the Just Neighbors series so far, but it is not too late to attend. The next sessions will be July 24th and August 28th in the CLCs Fellowship Hall. We will meet up after the second service and those who want can bring a brown bag lunch to eat before we start the study at 12:30 p.m. The Just Neighbors series is an interactive, dynamic way of studying and providing facts about these important issues while fostering dialogue about advocacy in our church community. Just Neighbors is a 9session series and well be having them throughout the next yearyou can come to one, come to some, or come to all of the sessions. Any questions? Ask a member of the Peace with Justice committee or contact Jamie Justus at 9407591 and jblackwe@hotmail.com. July 31st is Music Sunday! We will have one worship service at 10:00 a.m. followed by the 5th Sunday potluck lunch sponsored by the Spiritual Care and Education Committees. Bring your favorite dish to share and gather in the CLC following our worship service. Unless you love slaving over a hot stove in the summer heat, we suggest you bring something which doesnt need heating. As a special treat, there will be a PowerPoint presentation about the mission trip that Carolyn Brown, Susan Curtis, and Myrna Cavender took to Honduras in January (back when it was cool). Youre all invited to the feast! Lifetouch Portraits will be at Berkeley August 4-6 to take photos for our new church directory. Photo times are 2:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1:30-8:30 p.m.

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) ph. 551-8144 Youth Director: Brad Straup (berkeleyyouth@ymail.com) Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com) Pianist: Tyler Mabry (tgm@mail.utexas.edu) Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy (bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy