Berkeley United Methodist Church moments and fail to savor your presence, instead feeling Graduates: …venture into

instead feeling Graduates: …venture into the world.

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 abandoned in the vast sweep of life as each day rushes at us with its Congregation: Lord, we entrust these graduates to your care,
Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 demands. Open our eyes to your presence, God of love, that we knowing that you walk with them.
www.berkeleyumc.org may lean on you—for you uphold all of creation in tenderness and Graduates: …guidance in our decisions.
power. Amen. Congregation: The Lord is faithful and promises to be with you as
May 29, 2011 +++ 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. you choose friends who will help you celebrate the goodness of
Sixth Sunday of Easter WORDS OF ASSURANCE God’s love.
Graduation Sunday Leader: When Jesus left the disciples, he gave us a promise: “I will Graduates: …how to live in society.
not leave you orphaned!” For we, his disciples, live in him and he in Congregation: You do not take on those responsibilities alone.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ us – the presence of God within and around all. What a promise! Take Remember your loving God who wishes to help you in life. Your
courage! Take comfort! God also reminds you of your responsibilities to participate in the
People: Blessed be God! community of faith and to serve your sisters and brothers with
GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD justice and mercy.
Graduates: …to serve you.
GATHERING SONG Welcome PROCLAIMING GOD’S LOVE Congregation: As God sent the Holy Spirit to the disciples at
Pentecost, God sends the Spirit with you to empower you, to
Welcome, welcome to this place. strengthen your faith and to lead you in lives of holiness and
CHILDREN’S TIME (10:50) Where Children Belong TFWS #2233
You’re invited to come and know God’s grace. service.
All are welcome the love of God to share
This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the
‘cause all of us are welcome here; PRAYER
worshiping throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer, God of truth and knowledge, by your wisdom we are taught the
all are welcome in this place.
and song: This is where children belong. way and the truth. Bless these students as they now finish this
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH course of study. We thank you for those who taught and worked
As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in PRAYER FROM THE PSALMS (10:50) 66:8-20 beside them, and all who supported them along the way. Walk
the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers! UMH #790 with these graduates as they leave and move forward in life.
When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so. Strengthen their many talents and skills, instill in them a
SPECIAL MUSIC Canticle of Hope Chancel Choir confidence in the future you plan, where energies may be gathered
Joseph M. Martin up and used for the good of all people; for the sake of Jesus Christ.
PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES
Sweet Hour of Prayer Handbells Amen.
BIBLE READING John 14:15-21
by William B. Bradbury
arr. Mary Kay Parrish OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS
Leader: This is the Word of God, for us, the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God! A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD UMH #94
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Come into God’s house! Come and hear what God has done! SERMON Effective Counsel Rev. Jeanne Devine
People: God has made the world and breathed the breath of life Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
into us! Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Leader: But God hasn’t stopped there. There’s more! God is still on Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
the scene, upholding all our life, surrounding us in power and love.
RESPONSE TO THE WORD Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
People: We live, move, and have our very being in God. Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Leader: Let the sound of God’s praise be heard! TIME OF REFLECTION Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
People: Praise God! Praise God! Praise God!
*HYMN OF RESPONSE (10:50) Love Divine, All UMH #384 HOLY COMMUNION (8:30) UMH #15
*OPENING HYMN I Sing the Almighty UMH #152 Loves Excelling
Power of God
LITANY FOR GRADUATES (10:50) (Family members are invited GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE
PRAYER OF CONFESSION to come forward and stand behind their students) A NEW LIFE
Maker and giver of all, forgive us when we are too preoccupied to
notice your presence in our lives; when we walk through this Graduates: …and to believe in you.
world and fail to see the wonder of you upholding our lives and all Congregation: Lord, help us to celebrate the milestones of our *SENDING SONG Lord, I Want to Be a Christian UMH #402
creation; when we walk through our lives and fail to see you young people. They grow up so fast and learn so much. Guide us
abiding with, within, and around us; when we walk through holy as we nurture them on their journey of faith.
If you would like to know more about baptism or becoming a member Announcements
of Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith or transfer May 29, 2011
of your current church membership, please speak with Rev. Devine The United Methodist Committee on Relief is on the scene in Joplin, MO and
today following worship. other communities affected by spring tornados. If you would like to
contribute to relief efforts through UMCOR, you may write a check to
THE BENEDICTION
Berkeley UMC with "tornado relief" on the memo line or use an offering
envelope for cash, writing "tornado relief" on the envelope. Thank you for
Sixth Sunday of Easter
You are invited to join hands as we share in the song:
your prayers and generosity.
Graduation Sunday
Christ the Lord is Risen Today UMH #302 The next BUMC Work Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 am.
Please come out and help spruce up the church and grounds.
Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ladies of all ages, you are invited to our Intergenerational Women's and
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! Girls' Retreat. Friday, June 17th - 6:00-9:00 PM and Saturday, June 18th -
8:00am-noon in the CLC. We will enjoy: Games & Fellowship - cooking
demonstration - dance/exercise - craft activities – worship – Singing - Service
Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services,
you are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deck—we’d love to
get to know you better!
project. We will serve supper on Friday and breakfast on Saturday.
Registration forms will be available on Sundays and in the office during the
You know HIM, because he
week and need to be turned in by Monday, June 13. There is no fee for
THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship leader for the
registration; we just need a count for the meals and other supplies. You will
have the opportunity to give to a Love Offering for missions and expenses.
abides with you,
8:30 service is Kathy Beth Stavinoha and for the 10:50 service is Sue
Bordovsky. Julie Burns leads our Children’s Time. Summer Kaylor is It’s almost VBS time again and there’s a fun time to be had at the Shake it Up
our Media Coordinator. We thank all our acolytes, greeters and ushers. Café! We welcome children ages 4-12 to join us June 26th through June 30th
from 5:45 pm to 8:30 pm for a light supper, songs, Bible stories with drama,
crafts and games. There will also be a corresponding adult VBS study led by
Upcoming Events This Week Mike Crevier. Don’t miss the fun! And the final night will conclude with a
church-wide Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing coordinated by the Spiritual
Sunday, May 29 Wednesday, June 1 Care and Education Committees. YUM! Please contact Polly Aranda at 512-
Graduate Recognition 6:00 pm Handbells 694-9868 or the church office at 512-447-6633 to register or volunteer for
6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 7:00 pm Choir VBS.
8:30 am Worship
9:40 am Sunday School Saturday, June 4
10:50 am Worship 8:00 am BUMC Work Day “The universe is almost 14 billion years old. The observable universe is 93
12:00 pm Fifth Sunday Potluck (FH) billion light-years in extent (and may be infinite). At the center of it all is a
5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Sunday, June 5 man on a cross who was before its beginning and waits for us at its end. I do
Communion Sunday/ Peace with not understand this and I cannot escape it.” --Dr. David W. Johnson,
Monday, May 30 Justice Sunday Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality and Director of Ministerial
Memorial Day 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation Formation, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. (He is Jessica Goad’s
Church office closed
10:00 am Women’s Group (9)
7:00 pm Covenant Group (9)
8:30 am Worship
9:40 am Sunday School
10:50 am Worship
faculty advisor for her internship.)
and he will be in you.
4:00 pm Education (7) John 14:17
Tuesday, May 31 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9)
5:30 pm VinCare Services (FH, 7) 5:30 pm MYF Ministers: Members of the Congregation
Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Director: Brad Straup (berkeleyyouth@ymail.com)
Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com)
The newsletter deadline is: Pianist: Tyler Mabry (tgm@mail.utexas.edu)
Sunday, June 26, 2011 Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net)
Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy
(bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net) Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy