Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org
August 12, 2012 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: Beloved, know that God in Christ has forgiven you. Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children, and live in love. People: With God is steadfast love. With God is great power to redeem. May our hope always be in God. Amen.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES Students and parents are invited to come forward with this years backpacks. The pastor will offer a blessing. Then teachers and staff at all levels of education are invited come forward. The pastor will offer a blessing and we will pray together: At the beginning of a new school year, O God of wisdom, we offer thanks and praise for the gift of new beginnings and for the opportunity to learn and to wonder. We pray for teachers, students, and staff that this year might be rewarding for all. Be with us as we face the challenge of new tasks. In our learning and our teaching, may we grow in service to others and in love for your world, through Jesus Christ our Savior. 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

PROCLAIMING GODS WORD

CHILDRENS TIME Where Children Belong TFWS #2233

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

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

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. PRAYER FROM THE PSALMS SPECIAL MUSIC Do Lord Psalm 130 UMH #848

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.

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Let us sing a hymn in unison, People: For we are not many, but one! Leader: Let usu praise our God in harmony, People: For we are not one, but many. Leader: Members are we, one of another: the body of Christ, the people of God: People: Let our melody rise as if from one voice, while the chorus swells from each mouth of creation. *OPENING HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise UMH #103

Buddy Cox, Soloist (Our choir is taking a summer break! They will return as a group in September. Meanwhile we thank our musicians for their offerings in July and August.) BIBLE READING Ephesians 4:25-5:2

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!

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

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG Take My Life, and Let It Be UMH #399

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION *HYMN OF RESPONSE More Like You TFWS #2167

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!

Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of the row. PRAYER OF CONFESSION In hard times as in good times, guide us, O God. When feelings flare among family, friends, or strangers, cause us to pause, to wait upon you. Let malice and bitterness give way to that which builds up. Even in deep loss, let anger be healthy, but let it never possess us; let blame be sparing, and never let it stand. Grant us words of love and feed us from the Bread of Life. Amen.

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: 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.

THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship leader for the 8:30 service is Buddy Cox and for the 10:50 service is Matt Cecil. Media Operators today are Elizabeth Walters (8:30) and Letha Peters (10:50). Carol Denton leads our Childrens Time. 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. Upcoming Events This Week
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 (CLC) Monday, August 13 10:00 am Womens Group (7) 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Tuesday, August 14 5:30 pm Prime Timers (FH) 6:15 pm Childcare Management (9) 7:00 pm Trustees (7) Thursday, August 16 5:30 pm Saint Louise House (CLC) Saturday, August 18 7:30 am UMW Women in Gods Grace (CLC) 9:00 am UMW Executive Cmte (7) Sunday, August 19 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 (CLC)

Announcements Farewell to Katie FrederickOur pastoral intern, Katie Frederick, completes her Supervised Practice of Ministry at Berkeley this week. Today is her last Sunday, and August 16 is her last day. Between worship services, 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.

August 12, 2012

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) 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)

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