8:30am sacred journey

8:30am Sacred Journey

April 25, 2021 I Have Power

Prelude All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray Steven Hobert Interim Music Director

Welcome & Centering Rev. Judy Zabel Senior Minister

Gathering Song Light is Seen Farther Steven Hobert Than I Once Believed

and the Light is seen farther than I once believed

Poem ”The Year of the Goldfinches” by Ada Limón Read by Julie Sedlak

Song Servant Song Steven Hobert

Will you let me be your servant,Let me be as Christ to you;

Pray that I may have the grace to Let you be my servant, too.

We are pilgrims on a journey,We are trav’lers on the road;

We are here to help each other Walk the mile and bear the load.

I will weep when you are weeping;When you laugh, I’ll laugh with you.

I will share your joy and sorrow‘Till we’ve seen this journey through.

Will you let me be your servant,Let me be as Christ to you;

Pray that I may have the grace to Let you be my servant, too.

Blessing the Space Between Us

Gathering Prayer Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas Pastoral Care and Visitation I AM the good shepherd(the one who tends us,guides us into pastures,who recognises the sounds of our names).

I AM the good shepherd(the one who bends to heal ustravels through the deepest valleys with uswho give up everything for us all).

I AM the good shepherd(the one whose rod and staff comfort uswhose strength and love holds uswhose cup of love runneth over).

I AM the good shepherdand we will dwellin the house of the Lordforever

Creator God and Holy Shepherd,We gather hereAs Your PeopleFill us with Your lovefor Your world.

The Scripture John 10:11-18 (The Message) Ken Lippin

“I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary. A hired man is not a real shepherd. The sheep mean nothing to him. He sees a wolf come and runs for it, leaving the sheep to be ravaged and scattered by the wolf. He’s only in it for the money. The sheep don’t matter to him. “I am the Good Shepherd. I know my own sheep and my own sheep know me. In the same way, the Father knows me and I know the Father. I put the sheep before myself, sacrificing myself if necessary. You need to know that I have other sheep in addition to those in this pen. I need to gather and bring them, too. They’ll also recognize my voice. Then it will be one flock, one Shepherd. This is why the Father loves me: because I freely lay down my life. And so I am free to take it up again. No one takes it from me. I lay it down of my own free will. I have the right to lay it down; I also have the right to take it up again. I received this authority personally from my Father.” The word of God for the people of God,Thanks be to God.

Apr 18 Witness This! You are Witnesses Luke 24:36b-48

Apr 25 Witness This! I Have Power John 10:11-18

May 2 Witness This! Believe It! John 21:1-14

May 9 Witness This! A Greater Love John 15:9-17

May 16 Witness This! Another Lord’s Prayer John 17:6-19

May 23 Pentecost Witness This! Windswept Acts 2:1-12

May 30 Witness This! Peter Acts 2:14-18, 32-33, 36-38

June 6 Servant Sunday This is My Story Stephen Acts 6:1-15

June 13 This is My Story Tabitha/Dorcas Acts 9:36-42

June 20 This is My Story Lydia/Slave girl Acts 16:11-40

June 27 This is My Story Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-39

July 4 This is My Story Paul/Unknown God Acts 17

Song The Lord is My Shepherd Steven Hobert

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.


The pastures are fresh where you give me rest;Calm waters lift up my soul.

You lead me on paths that are righteous and good;You give me comfort and cheer.


Though I am brought down to the valley deep,No evil great will I fear;

My cup overflows with your mercy and love:With blessings great am I fed.


Today and for all of my days to comeGoodness and love follow me,

And now I will dwell in the house of the LordAs long as life there shall be.


Sermon I Have Power Rev. Judy Zabel

Sharing the Peace

Invitation to Prayer

Music During Silent Prayer Faces of People in the Street Steven Hobert

Prayers of the People Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas

Companion God, we hear the pain of our world and pray —for all for whom this new day is the beginning of life;for all who face new ventures and challenges;for the people engulfed by loneliness, despair or grief;for all who feel cast off from your presence;for all who are walled in by circumstance and whose lives are exhausted;for all this day who will find their rest in you.In your mercy, journey with all whom we name in word and silence …

In Our Prayers This Week

BaptismsAva & Dane Mueller bap. 4/17/2021

New Members (jn. April 2021)Rachael Acevedo-HoffmannSandi GordonKrista GroslandZach HoffmannJustin LongRyan Machtmes

DeathsDorothy Woodard, d. 03/31/2021

In HospitalMarilyn Newstrum (Surgery, 4/21)

Care CenterEvelyn Welsh

Recovering at HomeKaren AndrewAndrew Hackett (former HAUMC

organist)Megan Hanson

Prayer RequestsJohn AndersonAnna NygrenCarolyn RadkeDanielle AndersonThe Nsude FamilyMike ChattCarol Edblom James Hlavka Don & Janice SelgerJudy StrandmarkCarrie DavidLorelei Larson

Prayers of Thanksgiving & Wonder from You, Our Community

For the life, service, and memory of Vice President Walter Mondale.

Prayers for Our Congregational Life & Work

As a congregation, may we have the courage and strength to follow the Spirit in the holy work of creating a sacred space where diversity is a gift, and all people find welcome.

By the presence of your Spirit of mystery and grace encourage us in the days aheadso that we can go faithfully as sisters and brothers of the risen One.

Baptism Baptism of Ava & Dane Mueller

With God’s help we will proclaim the Good News and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround these children with a community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their service to others. We will pray for them, that they may be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to eternal life.

Musical Celebrations

Life Together Rev. Judy Zabel

Song Here I Am Lord Steven Hobert

I, the Lord of sea and skyI have heard my people cry

All who dwell in dark and sinMy hand will save

I who made the stars of nightI will make their darkness brightWho will bear my light to them?

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, LordIs it I, Lord?

I have heard You calling in the nightI will go, LordIf You lead me

I will hold Your people in my heart

I, the Lord of snow and rainI have borne my people’s pain

I have wept for love of themThey turn away

I will break their heart of stone, Give them hearts for love alone.

I will speak my word to them.Whom shall I send?



I will hold Your people in my heartI will hold Your people in my heart

Prayers for Our CommunityFor the witnesses, attorneys,

court officers, judge, and jury who held the sacred task of the trial of Derek Chauvin for our community; may they experience healing and peace. May our common life be one of grace as we work to restore faith in the possibility of justice for all. We give thanks for all people of goodwill who offer themselves for transformation and healing in Minneapolis.

For Daunte Wright, whose funeral was April 22, may his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him; may his family be comforted in their grief. May our community grief lead us to growth, and our sorrow lead us to systemic change.

For Mayor Mike Elliott and the civic and community leaders of Brooklyn Center; may have courage, compassion, wisdom, and strength.

Prayers for Our NationFor the city of Indianapolis,

healing after the deaths of eight persons on April 15, in the third multiperson shooting in 2021.

For those who seek asylum at our southern border, especially unaccompanied children, may they be safe and unharmed.

For the city of Chicago, healing after the death of 13-year old Adam Toledo by police.

For the city of Columbus, Ohio, healing after death of 16-year old Ma’Khia Bryant April 20.

Prayers for Our World In a Time of PandemicIn this time of pandemic, may

our healthcare workers be blessed with renewed energy and strength as they care for COVID patients. May leaders at every level of government guide a an efficient and equitable vaccination process in all communities; may those who are anxious find hope in trusting the vaccine.

I, the Lord of wind and flameI will tend the poor and lame

I will set a feast for themWhom shall I send?



I will hold Your people in my heartI will hold Your people in my heart

Closing Blessing Rev. Judy Zabel

Ahh-men, Ahh-women, Ahh-children, Ahh-animals, Ahh-creation, Awe!!!

Postlude Flying Sheep Mary Louise Knutson & Daryl Boudreaux

Worship Leaders today: Rev. Judy Zabel, Senior Minister

Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas, Pastoral Care and VisitationCarole Jean Anderson, Reader

Ken Lippin, ReaderJulie Sedlak, Reader

Steven Hobert, Interim Music DirectorDaryl Boudreaux, percussionMary Louise Knutson, piano

Copyright & Source Information“In Spring Beauty” Licensed via StoryBlocks. Used by permission.

“Flying Sheep,” Music: Steven Hobert, © 2018 FireFlyForest Music Publishing. Used by permission.

“All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray” (from Messiah) Music by George Frederic Handel. Public domain.

“Faces of People in the Street” Music: Steven Hobert, © 2019 FireFlyForest Music Publishing. Used by permission.

“Light is Seen Farther Than I Once Believed” Music: Steven Hobert, © 2019 FireFlyForest Music Publishing. Used by permission.

“The Servant Song” Music and words: Richard Gillard; harmonized by Betty Pulkingham © 1977, Scripture in Song. Used by permission.

“The Lord is My Shepherd” Words: Psalm 23 adapted by Randall Sensmeier; Music Randall Sensmeier © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc. Used by permission.

“Here I Am” Words and music: Dan Schutte © 1981, Daniel L. Schutte and New Dawn Music. Used by permission.

“Delivered and Satisfied,” Work of the People. Used by permission

“The Year of the Goldfinches” by Ada Limón © 2017 World Poetry, Inc. Used by permission.

All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission. One Net License A-704046 and CCLI License 2980701.

ClergyFrenchye Magee, Associate PastorJudy Zabel, Senior PastorJim McChesney, Pastoral Care/VisitationGloria Roach Thomas, Pastoral Care & Visitation

Ministry StaffRick Belbutoski, Director of Youth & Young Adult MinistriesLynne Carroll, Director of Children & Family MinistriesDonald Livingston, Principal OrganistMichelle Gehrz, Assistant OrganistMary Martin, Director of Dignity Center & Outreach MinistriesMark Squire, Director of Music & Fine Arts

Twin Cities DistrictSuperintendentDan Johnson

Minnesota Area BishopBishop David Bard,Interim Bishop of the Minnesota Annual Conference

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church511 Groveland AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55403www.haumc.org612-871-5303

Our Strategic Initiatives1. We will grow in love of God and neighbor by intentionally building a multi-racial beloved community inside and outside our church walls, working to advance racial, economic, and environmental justice for all.

2. We will reach and welcome new people by expanding the ways in which we communicate what God is doing through the ministries of Hennepin.

3. We will heal a broken world by working to undo the harm that church and society have caused in exclusion and discrimination through systemic forms of oppression against all marginalized people including the LGBTQ community.

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