Litany of Remembrance Remembering Those Who Have Passed from Our Midst

Pastor: Ever living God, this day revives in us memories of loved ones who are no more, named and unnamed. What happiness we shared when they were in our presence.

People: Their memory is a blessing forever.

Pastor: Months or years may have passed and still we feel near to them. Our hearts yearn for them. Though the bitter grief has softened, a duller pain abides; for the place where they once stood is empty now. The links of life are broken, but the links of love and longing cannot break.

People: Their souls are bound up with ours forever.

Pastor: And we remember as well the members who but yesterday were part of our congregations and community. To all who cared for us and labored for all people, we pay tribute. May we prove worthy of carrying on the tradition of our faith, for now the task is ours.

People: Their souls are bound up with ours forever.

Pastor: We give thanks that they now live and reign with you. As a great cloud of witnesses, they surround us with their blessings and offer you hymns of praise. We honor the names of those of our community who have died during the last twelve months:

Sally Geis

Lyle Heimerich

Elizabeth (Betty) Thompson

Clarice Lubchenco

Dixie Spangler

Claud McLain

Kathryn Dietrick-Rurup

Albert Mihevic

Robert Cowlishaw

Mary Mathiesen

Jane Beach

Marilyn Grauberger

Winston Hill

Mary Aline O’Donnell

Leona Swanson

Wilburn Moulton

Maurice (Mike) Thompson

Hilstand (Hil) Abbott

Betsy Becker

JimClaire Clipson

Ruth Perdew

Let us also honor the names of others. [Please call forth, in the spirit of prayer, the names of others who have passed on.] We light this candle for all these collectively.

All: Almighty God, give us grace to follow the example of their steadfastness and faithfulness, to your honor and glory. Through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost October 30, 2016

Since 1894

UNIVERSITY PARK

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

October 30, 2016 Order of Worship 11:00 AM PRELUDE Sing A Song of the Saints of God John Henry Hopkins

GATHERING TO WORSHIP

INVOCATION Rev. Valerie Jackson *CALL TO WORSHIP Joann Beieler, liturgist Leader: “The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are....”

Maya Angelou, All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes

People: “The desire to go home that is a desire to be whole, to know where you are, to be the point of intersection of

all the lines drawn through all the stars, to be the constellation-maker and the center of the world, that

center called love. To awaken from sleep, to rest from awakening, to tame the animal, to let the soul go

wild, to shelter in darkness and blaze with light, to cease to speak and be perfectly understood.” Rebecca Solnit, Storming the Gates of Paradise: Landscapes for Politics

*OPENING HYMN 730 O Day of God Draw Nigh St. Michael

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Debby Lawrence *PASSING OF THE PEACE: Greet one another saying: “Peace be with you.” “And also with you.” CHORAL INTROIT

HEARING THE WORD

SCRIPTURE READING: Habakkuk 1:1 - 4; 2:1 - 4 Joann Beieler Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words. People: Thanks be to God. CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION ANTHEM In Heavenly Love Felix Mendelssohn

(text: Anna L. Waring) RESPONDING TO THE WORD

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Duane Buys [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE [see back page of bulletin] HYMN OF PREPARATION 357 Just as I Am, Without One Plea Woodworth

MESSAGE In Search of Our Force: Rev. Jackson I Dream a Church

SILENT PRAYER CHORAL INTERCESSORY PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER 895

OFFERING We give in gratitude for the blessings of our life and for making a better world.

CHORAL OFFERTORY PREFACE OFFERTORY PRAYER Janet Wolfer OFFERTORY How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place from “Requiem” Johannes Brahms

(Sung in loving memory of Jean Schalliol) *PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY HYMN 94

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!

*RESPONSIVE PRAYER Joann Beieler Leader: O Holy One, We pray for the commitment to grow together, sharing the gifts you give us with others here and in the wider world. May we do no harm. May we do good in all things and in every place we go: to nurture our relationship with you; People: to care for every part of your creation; to foster justice and to be in solidarity with those in need; to work for peace and end of violence. We open our hearts to you and your creation in the name of Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen.

*CLOSING HYMN 2190 Bring Forth the Kingdom Bring Forth the Kingdom *BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress Vaclav Nelhybel *Please stand as able. Assisting in Worship

Greeters: Cal Neptune, Mary Neptune, Janet Nelson, Richard Nelson Ushers: Jeff Flynn, Nate Eckloff, Kelsey Forsyth, Daren Matthews, Michael Cox, Les Law

Acolytes: Connor Green, Zach Lemire

Sanctuary flowers today are given by Sharon L. Sanita in celebration of her 23rd anniversary of Ovarian Cancer surgery and survival

Childcare is available in our nursery.

Large print bulletins & hearing devices are available, please ask an usher

FOOD FOR ALL 2016!

Yes, it’s that time again! Leaves are changing, families calling to make plans, kids making decorations…But what if there were

no food? This Thanksgiving, for many reasons, not every family will gather around a delicious meal with all the trimmings. But you can help! Denver Urban Matters and YOUR youth group are collecting these food

items to create Thanksgiving meals for families who would otherwise go without: Boxed Stuffing, Gravy (can or mix), 2 Cans Green Beans, 2 Cans Corn, Crunchy Fried Onions, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Sweet Potatoes (can or box), Canned Cranberries, Fruit Cocktail, Jell-O, Pie Filling,

Pie Crust (pre-made or mix) $10 Grocery Gift Card from our UMW (see Dorothy Musil) for the purchase of a turkey

Food For All is November 20. Please bring your items to church through the 20th and the youth will deliver them to DenUm. Thank You!

CONTACT US

University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd

Denver, CO 80210 (303) 722-5736

upark@universityparkumc.org

www.universityparkumc.org

Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing

2122 S. Lafayette St Denver CO 80210

(303) 722-7217

evanstoncenter@gmail.com www.evanstoncenter.com

October 30, 2016 Informal Worship Service 8:30 AM Wasser Chapel

PRELUDE Remembrance Paul Taylor INVOCATION Rev. Valerie Jackson *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: “The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are....”

Maya Angelou, All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes All: “The desire to go home that is a desire to be whole, to know where you are, to be the point of intersection of all

the lines drawn through all the stars, to be the constellation-maker and the center of the world, that center called

love. To awaken from sleep, to rest from awakening, to tame the animal, to let the soul go wild, to shelter in

darkness and blaze with light, to cease to speak and be perfectly understood.” Rebecca Solnit, Storming the Gates of Paradise: Landscapes for Politics

*OPENING HYMN 730 O Day of God Draw Nigh St. Michael WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Jackson PASSING THE PEACE SCRIPTURE READING: Habakkuk 1:1 - 4; 2:1 - 4 Duane Buys Duane Buys CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Duane Buys [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. JOYS AND CONCERNS Rev. Debby Lawrence SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER OFFERING OFFERTORY PRAYER Sharon Sanita LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE [see back page of bulletin] HYMN OF PREPARATION 357 Just as I Am, Without One Plea Woodworth MESSAGE In Search of Our Force: Rev. Jackson

I Dream a Church *CLOSING HYMN 2190 Bring Forth the Kingdom Bring Forth the Kingdom BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson RESPONSE HYMN 143 On Eagle’s Wings On Eagle’s Wings POSTLUDE Melodie Alexandre Tansman *Please stand as able Acolyte: Simone Beauchamp

PENIEL The PlACe WHere wE COnNECT aND wReStLe wiTh GOD

WASSER CHAPEL - 10:30 AM

October 30, 2016

A Community Lead to Action Denton Hanson

Scripture: James 2:14-17

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is

poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things

needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

Worship crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson, Denton Hanson, Kevin Garman, Brittany Collins, Chris Beeson, Chelsea Pearson, and Matthew Green

ALL SAINTS DAY

Today! The Spiritual Life Committee invites all UPark members and friends to participate in creating a special Banner to be used in worship on All Saints Day. The Banner is in the narthex the next and next to the banner is a basket with leaves with double-sided tape. Write the name on the leaf in memory of departed family members and friends you want remembered and remove the tape cover and stick the leaf on the Banner. The Banner will be brought into the

sanctuary/chapel on today. The Banner is a visual reminder of all the saints. Please take time to stop and share the name of a departed saint and then worship with us.

FALL FESTIVAL

Today! Sunday, October 30 from 3-6pm. We will have the traditional children's party with fun and games provided by the Youth Group. There will also be a simple meal of soup/chili and bread, a bake sale, cake walks, and both children and adults costume contests. Suggested donations for the meal are $5 per adult and $3 per child. Proceeds from the meal, bake sale, and cake walks will be used to help STEPS sponsor gifts for single parents and children at Warren Village’s annual Holiday Shop. Please join us for this evening of fun and food. GET THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!! Yes, we will have a TV for the Broncos game.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

INSTALLATION OF NEW PASTOR

Sunday, November 6 at 10:00am, we are planning a very special community celebration. We will acknowledge and celebrate the ground-breaking and historical appointment of UPark’s first woman and person of color as senior pastor. We will honor our collective past and legacies, while looking forward, with great expectation, to a future filled with opportunities and God-sized possibilities. We will feature Rev. Dr. Melanie Rosa, Rev. Paul Kottke, our choir, praise & worship music and special music from Colorado’s own six time Grammy winning Jazz artist, Dianne Reeves. Our preacher for the day will be the new Bishop of the Mountain Sky area (Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone Conferences), Rev. Dr. Karen Oliveto. We will also publicly enter into covenant relationship with one another; and we will pledge our commitment (time, talent and finances) to honoring the vision, mission and goals of this one of a kind faith community.

PARKING INFORMATION FOR INSTALLATION Due to our limited capacity for parking, on Sunday, November 6, we ask that all able-bodied persons park on either the streets surrounding the church or in Daniels Lot at the University of Denver in order to leave as much parking as possible in our parking lot for those with mobility issues to accommodate the high volume of people expected to attend. Volunteers will help direct parking. Thank you for your cooperation.

WARREN VILLAGE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOP Warren Village is eagerly preparing for the 29th annual Holiday Shop on December 10. Each year, Warren Village takes in donations of new gifts and recruits hundreds of volunteers to give our families a truly special holiday experience. Here At University Park we can participate by one of three ways: *Gifts in Kind: New unwrapped gifts for both adults and children. A Wish List is on the bulletin board by the water fountain. *Volunteering: Also on the bulletin board is a list of Volunteer Opportunities and descriptions. Holiday Shop is suitable for families as well as individuals over 14 years of age. Please visit the website to sign-up to volunteer; www.warrenvillage.org/holidayshop *Monetary donations: Also welcome is monetary donations and gift cards to help make Holiday Shop a Success.

A container will be available for collections to be taken to Warren Village by December 2. Wrapping paper and supplies are welcomed as gifts are wrapped after the choosing. Check the sales

and purchase!!

Journey with us at the Park at 9:30am UPark Christian Education Classes-October 30

CORNERSTONE II This class is geared to families with young children, but is open to all. Family topics Cornerstone II are generally discussed with an emphasis on sharing and fellowship. Lounge Led by Jeremy & Amy Long. For the month of October, we will be studying Adam Hamilton’s The Call. October 30 – Called to Give November 6 – No Sunday school! Installation!

COVENANT BIBLE Covenant is an in-depth group Bible study in which participants read and discuss the STUDY Bible together, learning how to love God—and each other—better. The first 8 Conference Room week session which started Sept. 25, will be led by Rev. Jackson. October 30 – Grace November 6 – No Sunday school! Installation! JOURNEYS IN FAITH Come join us for some lively discussion. Facilitated by Les Law and Richard Nelson. Bryan’s Room October 30 – DeWitt Jones November 6 – No Sunday school! Installation! YOUNG ADULT All young adults are welcome to join Drs. Edward and Gladys Antonio who will BIBLE STUDY lead us in discussion. Osborne Parlor SPECIAL NEEDS A time where young adults with Special Needs can participate in a short worship service Journey’s in Faith by lighting candles, reading scripture, sharing, and singing. Led by Hope Law. Classroom

YOUTH CLASSES The youth Sunday School Class will be split between the 6th

– 8th

graders and the 6

th – 12

th Grades 9

th-12

th graders. Middle school meets in BO3 with Bethany Hader and the High School

meets in the Youth Lounge with Barb Eulenstein at 9:30 each Sunday. CHILDREN’S CLASSES All children from preschool to grade five are asked to meet in the Music/Movement Top Level room at 9:30am. They are dismissed to their respective areas after Christian Ed Wing a short music time. CHILDCARE Quality care for newborns to three years or potty trained provided by Nursery Barbara P-Walker, Brittany Yepsen, and Genesis Hallam 8:15am-12:15pm. The nursery is located on the main level of the Christian Ed Wing. CHILDREN’S Children’s Church provided by Hannah Westra and Meg Henry. CHURCH Children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade will gather following the Children’s Message Noakes Hall at the 8:30 & 11:00 services.

This Week at UPark UMC

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Sunday October 30 ALL SAINTS

DAY

8:30am 8:45am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 3:00pm 6:00pm

Informal Service Choristers: 2

nd-5

th grade

Sunday School: Children thru Adult Choristers: 4 years -1

st grade

Peniel Service Traditional Service Guatemala Trip Lunch Installation Committee Fall Festival Sunday Night Ticket AA

Wasser Chapel Music Room Education Rooms Music Room Wasser Chapel Sanctuary Osborne Parlor Conference Room East Fellowship Hall Osborne Parlor

Monday October 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN

9:00am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm

Mary Nicolas Foot Care Gentle Yoga with Kate Retired Clergy Chair Yoga Meditation/Mindfulness Class Group 13 AA Stepping Stones Al-Anon

Prayer Book: #54, page 325, Year C

Bride’s Room Noakes Hall East Parlor Evanston Center Evanston Center East Parlor Osborne Parlor

Tuesday November 1

10:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm 3:30pm 4:45pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:15pm

Men’s Fellowship Group ESL Bible Study with Peggy Disciple Bible Study A Child’s Song Piano Kindermusik A Child’s Song Piano II Pack 5 BMCM Meditation Trustees Troop 5 PLC and Troop 5 Committee

Osborne Parlor Bride’s Room Cornerstone II Music Room East Parlor Music Room Various Rooms East Parlor Conference Room Noakes Hall, B03 B03

Wednesday November 2

9:30am 4:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm

Staff Meeting Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids Spiritual Life Forgiveness Al-Anon

Conference Room Noakes Hall Conference Room East Parlor

Thursday November 3

10:00am 12:00pm 1:15pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:15pm

Graduate Christian Fellowship World Café World Café Bible Study Alpha Phi Initiation Sangha Meditation Choir Practice

Bryans Room East Fellowship Hall EFH, Bryans Room Wasser Chapel, Osborne Parlor, East Fellowship Hall, Kitchen East Parlor Music Room

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Friday November 4

12:00pm 12:00pm

Pastor Jackson’s Friday Bible Study PB&J Ministry

Osborne Parlor Civic Center Park

Saturday November 5

7:45am 9:30am 10:00am 1:00pm

FA in Recovery Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids Cluster Charge Conference Installation Rehearsal

East Parlor Noakes Hall Washington Park UMC Sanctuary

Sunday November 6 COMMITMENT

SUNDAY

10:00am 12:00pm 6:00pm

Installation of Pastor Jackson/ Commitment Sunday Reception for Installation of Pastor Jackson Sunday Night Ticket AA

Sanctuary East Parlor East Fellowship Hall

FELLOWSHIP & BIBLE STUDIES

Men’s Faith & Fellowship meets on Tuesdays, 10-11:30am in Osborne Parlor.

Pastor Jackson’s Friday Bible study meets at 12:00pm in Osborne Parlor. Bring your bible and lunch