Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org October 9, 2011 +++ 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of grace and glory, we thank you that you judge us not by the perfection of our actions, but by our readiness to live boldly by faith. Help us, as individuals and as a congregation, to trust you and follow where you lead, that in Christ your name may be glorified in all the earth. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. People: Thanks 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 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.

PROCLAIMING GODS LOVE

W&S #3154 CHILDRENS TIME Where Children Belong TFWS #2233

GATHERING SONG

Draw the Circle Wide

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

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. SPECIAL MUSIC His Eye Is on the Sparrow Chancel Choir

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!

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG Walking the Kingdom Road Insert

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.

STORYTELLING Jamie Justus What is your vision and hope for our church? BIBLE READING Matthew 6:25-34

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES *CALL TO WORSHIP (from The Message, Eugene Peterson) Leader: Jesus has been trying to teach us, The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being. People: We know where our treasure is, we know where we most want to be. Leader: Jesus has been trying to teach us, Relax; dont be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to Gods giving. People: If our hands are closed around our stuff, we cant open them to Gods gifts. Leader: Jesus has been trying to teach us, Dont worry about missing out; youll find God will meet all your everyday human concerns. People: Give us grace to trust you more, Lord. Help us to put our treasure and our hearts in your care. *OPENING HYMN Bring Forth the Kingdom TFWS #2190

Leader: This is the Word of God, for us, the people of God. All: Thanks be to God! SERMON Whos on First? Rev. Jeanne Devine

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. THE BENEDICTION You are invited to join hands as we share in the song:

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION (Please use this time to complete your yellow Heart Card. When invited, please bring it forward to be added to the board.) *HYMN OF RESPONSE Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God UMH #405

Let Our Earth Be Peaceful

W&S #3159

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! THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship leader for the
8:30 service is Kathy Beth Stavinoha and for the 10:50 service is Jim Barnes.

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:

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

Julie Burns leads our Childrens Time. Our hymn leader is Buddy Cox. 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.

Announcements
Copies of Practicing Extravagant Generosity are still available in the narthex. A $7.00 donation is appreciated but not required. Reading this daily devotional guide with Berkeleys other members and friends will allow you to go more deeply into The Heart of Giving. The final sermon in the series: October 16: Declarations of Your Heart Extravagant Generosity Is an Expression of Your Heart (read pages 71-90)

October 9, 2011
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Upcoming Events This Week

Sunday, October 9 Communion Sunday 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 4:00 pm Evangelism (7) 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF Monday, October 10 10:00 am Womens Group (9) 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Tuesday, October 11 5:30 pm Prime Timers (FH) 6:15 pm Childcare Management (9) 7:00 pm Trustees (7) Wednesday, October 12 9:30 am UMW Women in Action Circle (CLC) 6:00 pm Handbell Choir 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Thursday, October 13 5:30 pm Saint Louise House (FH) 6:30 pm Nominations (7) Saturday, October 15 7:30 am UMW Women in Gods Grace Circle (CLC) 9:00 am BUMC Work Day 1:00-6:00 pm St. Louise House (CLC) Sunday, October 16 Commitment Sunday 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF 6:00 pm Peace w/ Justice (7) Sunday, October 23 Childrens Sabbath

The Peace with Justice committee is collecting pull-ups (sizes 3,4,5) and baby wipes in the narthex today through Sunday, October, 23 for our neighbors at Saint Louise House. SLH provides deeply affordable housing and

essential services to mothers and children impacted by homelessness in Central Texas. Items such as pull-ups and wipes are not covered by other
sources like food stamps and are quite a strain on the budget of their residents. Thank you for your generosity!

The BUMC Board of Trustees would like to invite YOU to participate in a church work day on Saturday, October 15. There are many small and larger maintenance jobs around the church that need to be taken care of. Some of our needs are: *Dispose of records older than 7 years *Clean gutters *Prune trees & shrubs; ongoing mowing & trimming *Pressure wash, then stain courtyard deck *Renail loose shingles on roof We will be gathering at 9:00 am. Please come when you are able wed love to have you join us for as much or little time as you can give. If you are willing to work on a particular task, please contact Forrest Arnold at 4966443 so materials can be purchased. Thank you! On Saturday, October 29, from 5:00 7:00 pm, the Berkeley UMYF are hosting a Trunk-or-Treat in the BUMC parking lot. This will be a safe, fun, community-wide event for kids of all ages! Volunteers will be needed to park their cars with trunks full of treats for ghouls and goblins to trick-or-treat from. And a prize will be awarded to the Best Decorated Car! If you are interested in participating with your vehicle and Halloween treats, please contact Youth Director, Brad Straup, at 680-9321 or berkeleyyouth@ymail.com by October 18. 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 now and Christmas Eve. There are Walk to Bethlehem devotional books available in the narthex to help guide you on your journey. Feel free to take one if youd like to participate. Not only walking, but other forms of exercise , such as Tai Chi and swimming, can help reach our goal. All are invited to share this physically and spiritually refreshing journey! For more information contact Rebecca Sweet at rsweet@mhm.org or 512-444-6781 ext. 7.

The newsletter deadline is: Sunday, October 23, 2011

Bucket Lists: Visions and Hope Are Inspirations of the Heart

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) ph. 551-8144 Pastoral Intern: Jessica Goad (jessica.goad@student.austinseminary.edu) 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