Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org
August 5, 2012 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday

WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. All: Praise be to God! Amen.

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG Father, We Thank You UMH #565

PROCLAIMING GODS WORD

BIBLE READING John 6:24-35

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: Im goin a sing when the Spirit says sing, Im goin a sing when the Spirit says sing, Im goin a sing when the Spirit says sing, And obey the Spirit of the Lord. 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 Katie Frederick will bring the sermon. Rev. Jeanne Devine is our worship leader. We thank all our greeters, ushers, media operators, 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. FIRST SUNDAY MISSION OFFERING In August, you are invited to support our campus ministry at UT Austin, Texas Wesley, which will soon welcome new and returning students to campus. Recently the facility at 22nd and Nueces underwent refurbishing. Your gifts will enhance that process. Thanks!

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Please take a moment to silence your cell phones now. GATHERING SONG Sweet, Sweet Spirit UMH #334

Leader: This is the Word of God, for us, the people of God. All: Thanks be to God! SERMON Whoever Comes to Me Katie Frederick

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

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.

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal. OFFERTORY *HYMN OF RESPONSE Gospel of Grace What Feast of Love Nina Huitt, Soloist W&S #3170

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES My Lord, What a Morning *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Create in us clean hearts, O God, People: and renew a right spirit within us. Leader: Restore to us the joy of salvation, People: and uphold us with a willing spirit. Leader: O Lord, open our lips, People: and our mouths will declare your praise. *OPENING HYMN Gather Us In

Nina Huitt, soloist

THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING TFWS #2236 Communion Setting The Lords Prayer Hymns to be sung while receiving communion: Become to Us the Living Bread Draw Us In the Spirits Tether The Bread of Life for All is Broken Take Our Bread TFWS #2257 TFWS #2278 UMH #630 UMH #632 UMH #633 UMH #640

Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of the row. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, you know us better than we know ourselves. You see us with all our imperfections. You understand our weaknesses. In the peace of this moment, we confess our sins - those known to others and those known only by you - trusting in your grace and seeking your forgiveness. We have not lived as you would have us live. Holy God, forgive us. Grant us the strength to live as Christ would have us live. This we ask in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

You are invited to come forward at the ushers direction. You will receive a piece of bread (or gluten-free alternative if you prefer) and can dip it into the cup of grape juice. Please indicate to an usher if you prefer to be served in your seat.

Upcoming Events This Week Sunday, August 5 Communion 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 UM Youth Fellowship Potluck Monday, August 6 10:00 am Womens Group (7) 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Tuesday, August 7 6:00 pm Congregational Care (7) 7:00 pm Intern Support Cmte (9) Wednesday, August 8 9:30 am UMW Women in Action Circle (CLC) Thursday, August 9 5:30 pm Saint Louise House (CLC) Saturday, August 10 2:00 pm UMW Young Womens Circle (CLC) Sunday, August 12 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Reception for Katie Frederick (deck) 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UM Youth Fellowship

Announcements

School SuppliesThe Berkeley UMW school supply drive is ongoing through August 12. A collection box with supply lists is located in the narthex. We are collecting the following for Cunningham and Widen Elementary Schools: Cunningham: Back packs Composition notebooks (approx. 8" x 10", 60-100 sheets, black marble or black and white) Colored pencils Zip pencil bags Folders with brads Widen: Underwear for boys and girls, sizes 4 thru size 16 Socks Navy or gold polo shirts, sizes 4-16 Back packs Plastic folders, any color UMYF PotluckAll are invited to a UM Youth Fellowship potluck this evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. They will share highlights of their summer activities and mission trip. Farewell to Katie FrederickOur pastoral intern, Katie Frederick, completes her Supervised Practice of Ministry at Berkeley on August 16. Sunday, August 12, is her last Sunday. Between worship services next Sunday, please stop by the reception on the patio for Katie and her husband, Greg. Let her know your appreciation for her leadership this summer, particularly for the summer intergenerational mission trip in July. Katie will complete her course work at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in December and graduate in May 2013. We pray Gods continued blessings on her life and her ministry journey. Blessing of the BackpacksNext Sunday all are invited to bring backpacks to the 10:50 a.m. worship service. We will ask Gods blessing and guidance for our students, their teachers and all of our BUMC educators as a new school year begins. We will also offer a blessing for the school supplies donated for Cunningham and Widen Elementary Schools.

August 5, 2012
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) Ph. 551-8144 Pastoral Intern: Katie Frederick (katie.frederick@student.austinseminary.edu) Ph. 577-7642 Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com) Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry (tgmabry@gmail.com) Media Manager: Elizabeth Walters (mariewalters1996@austin.rr.com) Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy (bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy