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F I RST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I CA1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258
God is real. God is love. Together we can change the world.
F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
ONLINE Worship • 17th Sunday after Pentecost • September 27, 2020
W E G A T H E RW E G A T H E RW E G A T H E R
W O R S H I P
WELCOME Tricia Guerrero
PRELUDE Rhosymedre (Ralph Vaughan Williams) Ty Woodward, organ
CALL TO WORSHIP Lincoln Hughes, Lay LectorGracious God, we thank you for being ever present with us.We know that we are never alone.Your mercies are faithful and rich.Infuse us with your Spirit and increase our joy.
RESPONSE The Doxology Ty WoodwardPraise God from whom all blessings fl ow; 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!
Today’s service is an Online service only. Go to www.santamonicaumc.org/livestream, for more information.
Resident BishopBishop Grant J. Hagiya
West District SuperintendentRev. Mark M. Nakagawa
Senior MinisterRev. Patricia Farris
Pastoral Associate for Family MinistriesTricia Guerrero
Business AdministratorChristina Eddy
Congregation Care AssociateAnne Premer
Preschool DirectorDee Menzies
Assistant Preschool DirectorDane Rold
Music DirectorDr. James Smith
OrganistTy Woodward
Offi ce ManagerSarah Rold
Membership and Facilities Coordinator
David [email protected]
Communications DirectorTina Gage
Ministries & Communications Coordinator
Shalimar [email protected]
Head CustodianJavier Espinoza
Children and Youth Ministry InternJamie Jones
—We are enlivened and empowered by the everlasting power of God’s rainbow of love and light. This is a moment to grow in generosity and joyful hearts. Let’s stay steady, and be faithful and creative, offering all the gifts with which we have been blessed to hold one another through these times.
• Continue to give generously. • Donations to the Westside Food Bank may be made in support of their virtual food bank at: www.westsidefoodbankca.org. • Take care. Wash your hands. Do everything in your power to help stop the spread of the virus. • Deepen the bonds of love amongst family, friends and neighbors in our new-found extra time together. • Be creative. Reach out to one another with love and care. • Check the church website for updates on worship and ministry opportunities. www.santamonicaumc.org
—Thank you to Mike Eskridge for the beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary. To donate to the flower fund, or to send flowers to go to home-bound seniors, go to: www.santamonicaumc.org/flower-fund.
STAY CONNECTED ONLINE via ZOOM or Phone In
• Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7 a.m.• Difficult Sayings of Jesus Online Bible Study with Rev. Larry Young:Tuesdays, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
• Young Adults/Open Space: Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
• New! Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying women, with Tricia Guerrero: First and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. First meeting Thursday, October 1
• Children and Family Ministry: • Sunday School for Kids: Sundays, 9:15 a.m.• Youth Group Meeting: Sundays, 4 p.m.
• Grief and Graces: a sacred space for weary souls with Keri Olsen Paget: Second and fouth Sundays, Today, 4 p.m
For information on how to join any of these ongoing ministries, visit the website: www.santamonicaumc.org.
After Worship Social Hour: Sundays, 11 a.m. via ZoomAll are welcome via Zoom for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour.” https://zoom.us/j/95709897528Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528 (ID valid thru Oct 25) Password: fumc
F I RST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I CAo f SA N TA M O N I CAo fwww.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258
God is real. God is love. Together we can change the world.
Resident BishopBishop Grant J. Hagiya
West District SuperintendentRev. Mark M. Nakagawa
Senior MinisterRev. Patricia Farris
Pastoral Associate for Family MinistriesTricia Guerrero
Business AdministratorChristina Eddy
Congregation Care Associate
Preschool Director
Assistant Preschool Director
Music DirectorDr. James Smith
Ty Woodward
Offi ce Manager
Membership and Facilities
David [email protected]
Communications Director
Ministries & Communications
Shalimar [email protected]
Head CustodianJavier Espinoza
Children and Youth Ministry Intern
We are enlivened and empowered by the everlasting power of God’s rainbow of love and light. This is a moment to grow in generosity and joyful hearts. Let’s stay steady, and be faithful and creative, offering all the gifts with which we have been blessed to hold one another through
• Donations to the Westside Food Bank may be made in support of their virtual food bank at: www.westsidefoodbankca.org. • Take care. Wash your hands. Do everything in your power to help stop the spread of the virus. • Deepen the bonds of love amongst family, friends and neighbors in our new-found extra time together. • Be creative. Reach out to one another with love and care. • Check the church website for
—Thank you to Mike Eskridge for the beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary. To donate to the flower fund, or to send flowers to go to home-bound
Difficult Sayings of Jesus Online Bible Study with Rev. Larry Young:
Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Grief and Graces: a sacred space for weary souls with Keri Olsen
For information on how to join any of these ongoing ministries, visit
lcome via Zoom for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour.”
OUR MISSION & COMMON LIFE Todd Erlandson, Lay LectorWe thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service.
Thanks be to God!
W E H E A R G O D ’ S W O R DW E H E A R G O D ’ S W O R DW E H E A R G O D ’ S W O R D
W E R E S P O N DW E R E S P O N DW E R E S P O N D
THE LESSON Philippians 2:1-13 Todd ErlandsonThe Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God!
SERMON “Be of the Same Love” Rev. Patricia Farris
INVITATION TO PRAYER The Gift of Love Ty Woodward“Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, our spirits long to be made whole.Let inward love guide every deed; by this we worship, and are freed.”
LISTENING FOR THE VOICE OF GOD Tricia Guerrero
SILENT PRAYER & PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONResponse: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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.
W E G O F O R T H T O S E R V EW E G O F O R T H T O S E R V EW E G O F O R T H T O S E R V E
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS & OURSELVES Lincoln HughesYour continued fi nancial support of the church is now more important than ever. You may mail your gift to the church or drop it into the mail slot of our offi ces any day of the week. You may also give online at www.santamonicaumc.org/give, or mail checks through your online banking programs. You may continue to earmark gifts for our various mission projects. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts. Thank you.
OFFERTORY Anna Kostyuchek, violinMeditation from Thais (Jules Massenet)
UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION Lincoln HughesO God, use these gifts to do your will in the world and prepare us for your coming kingdom. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
BENEDICTION Rev. Farris
POSTLUDE God of Grace and God of Glory (arr. Paul Manz) Ty Woodward
OUR MISSION & COMMON LIFE Todd Erlandson, Lay LectorWe thank God for these opportunities for fellowship, for worship, and for service.
Thanks be to God!
W E H E A R G O D ’ S W O R DW E H E A R G O D ’ S W O R DW E H E A R G O D ’ S W O R D
W E R E S P O N DW E R E S P O N DW E R E S P O N D
THE LESSON Philippians 2:1-13 Todd ErlandsonThe Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God!
SERMON “Be of the Same Love” Rev. Patricia Farris
INVITATION TO PRAYER The Gift of Love Ty Woodward“Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, our spirits long to be made whole.Let inward love guide every deed; by this we worship, and are freed.”
LISTENING FOR THE VOICE OF GOD Tricia Guerrero
SILENT PRAYER & PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONResponse: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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.
W E G O F O R T H T O S E R V EW E G O F O R T H T O S E R V EW E G O F O R T H T O S E R V E
WE OFFER OUR GIFTS & OURSELVES Lincoln HughesYour continued fi nancial support of the church is now more important than ever. You may mail your gift to the church or drop it into the mail slot of our offi ces any day of the week. You may also give online at www.santamonicaumc.org/give, or mail checks through your online banking programs. You may continue to earmark gifts for our various mission projects. May God grow in us generous and joyful hearts. Thank you.
OFFERTORY Anna Kostyuchek, violinMeditation from Thais (Jules Massenet)
UNISON PRAYER OF DEDICATION Lincoln HughesO God, use these gifts to do your will in the world and prepare us for your coming kingdom. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
BENEDICTION Rev. Farris
POSTLUDE God of Grace and God of Glory (arr. Paul Manz) Ty Woodward
F I RST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I CA1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 www.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258
God is real. God is love. Together we can change the world.
F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
ONLINE Worship • 17th Sunday after Pentecost • September 27, 2020
W E G A T H E RW E G A T H E RW E G A T H E R
W O R S H I P
WELCOME Tricia Guerrero
PRELUDE Rhosymedre (Ralph Vaughan Williams) Ty Woodward, organ
CALL TO WORSHIP Lincoln Hughes, Lay LectorGracious God, we thank you for being ever present with us.We know that we are never alone.Your mercies are faithful and rich.Infuse us with your Spirit and increase our joy.
RESPONSE The Doxology Ty WoodwardPraise God from whom all blessings fl ow; 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!
Today’s service is an Online service only. Go to www.santamonicaumc.org/livestream, for more information.
Resident BishopBishop Grant J. Hagiya
West District SuperintendentRev. Mark M. Nakagawa
Senior MinisterRev. Patricia Farris
Pastoral Associate for Family MinistriesTricia Guerrero
Business AdministratorChristina Eddy
Congregation Care AssociateAnne Premer
Preschool DirectorDee Menzies
Assistant Preschool DirectorDane Rold
Music DirectorDr. James Smith
OrganistTy Woodward
Offi ce ManagerSarah Rold
Membership and Facilities Coordinator
David [email protected]
Communications DirectorTina Gage
Ministries & Communications Coordinator
Shalimar [email protected]
Head CustodianJavier Espinoza
Children and Youth Ministry InternJamie Jones
—We are enlivened and empowered by the everlasting power of God’s rainbow of love and light. This is a moment to grow in generosity and joyful hearts. Let’s stay steady, and be faithful and creative, offering all the gifts with which we have been blessed to hold one another through these times.
• Continue to give generously. • Donations to the Westside Food Bank may be made in support of their virtual food bank at: www.westsidefoodbankca.org. • Take care. Wash your hands. Do everything in your power to help stop the spread of the virus. • Deepen the bonds of love amongst family, friends and neighbors in our new-found extra time together. • Be creative. Reach out to one another with love and care. • Check the church website for updates on worship and ministry opportunities. www.santamonicaumc.org
—Thank you to Mike Eskridge for the beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary. To donate to the flower fund, or to send flowers to go to home-bound seniors, go to: www.santamonicaumc.org/flower-fund.
STAY CONNECTED ONLINE via ZOOM or Phone In
• Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study: Tuesdays, 7 a.m.• Difficult Sayings of Jesus Online Bible Study with Rev. Larry Young:Tuesdays, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
• Young Adults/Open Space: Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
• New! Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying women, with Tricia Guerrero: First and third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. First meeting Thursday, October 1
• Children and Family Ministry: • Sunday School for Kids: Sundays, 9:15 a.m.• Youth Group Meeting: Sundays, 4 p.m.
• Grief and Graces: a sacred space for weary souls with Keri Olsen Paget: Second and fouth Sundays, Today, 4 p.m
For information on how to join any of these ongoing ministries, visit the website: www.santamonicaumc.org.
After Worship Social Hour: Sundays, 11 a.m. via ZoomAll are welcome via Zoom for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour.” https://zoom.us/j/95709897528Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528 (ID valid thru Oct 25) Password: fumc
F I RST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I CAo f SA N TA M O N I CAo fwww.santamonicaumc.org · 310-393-8258
God is real. God is love. Together we can change the world.
Resident BishopBishop Grant J. Hagiya
West District SuperintendentRev. Mark M. Nakagawa
Senior MinisterRev. Patricia Farris
Pastoral Associate for Family MinistriesTricia Guerrero
Business AdministratorChristina Eddy
Congregation Care Associate
Preschool Director
Assistant Preschool Director
Music DirectorDr. James Smith
Ty Woodward
Offi ce Manager
Membership and Facilities
David [email protected]
Communications Director
Ministries & Communications
Shalimar [email protected]
Head CustodianJavier Espinoza
Children and Youth Ministry Intern
We are enlivened and empowered by the everlasting power of God’s rainbow of love and light. This is a moment to grow in generosity and joyful hearts. Let’s stay steady, and be faithful and creative, offering all the gifts with which we have been blessed to hold one another through
• Donations to the Westside Food Bank may be made in support of their virtual food bank at: www.westsidefoodbankca.org. • Take care. Wash your hands. Do everything in your power to help stop the spread of the virus. • Deepen the bonds of love amongst family, friends and neighbors in our new-found extra time together. • Be creative. Reach out to one another with love and care. • Check the church website for
—Thank you to Mike Eskridge for the beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary. To donate to the flower fund, or to send flowers to go to home-bound
Difficult Sayings of Jesus Online Bible Study with Rev. Larry Young:
Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Grief and Graces: a sacred space for weary souls with Keri Olsen
For information on how to join any of these ongoing ministries, visit
lcome via Zoom for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour.”
F I R ST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I CA1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 • 310-393-8258
www.santamonicaumc.org • [email protected] @santamonicaumc
SUNDAY INSERT SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
FIRST UMC NEWSwww.santamonicaumc.org
Your continued financial support of the church is now more important than ever: www.santamonicaumc.org/give
www.santamonicaumc.org • [email protected] @santamonicaumcwww.santamonicaumc.org • [email protected] @santamonicaumc
Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying womenFor anyone who struggles to listen to their heart in the midst of life’s chaos. For anyone who searches for meaning and purpose. For anyone who seeks spiritual community. This group is for you. Led by Tricia Guerrero, Listening Hearts will be a group for women of all ages, grounded in the practices of sacred listening, prayer and refl ection. Alongside one another, we will share our stories, listen to one another, and grow in God’s loving presence. Contact Tricia: [email protected], for more info and to join. Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom. First gathering on Thursday, October 1. www.santamonicaumc.org/online-ministries-events
Sunday Zoom Social HourGet your coffee and donut (or what ever snacks you might have on hand) ready for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour” Sundays at 11 a.m.All are welcome via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/957 0989 7528Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528 (ID valid through Oct 25) Password: fumc*Have a computer but no camera? No problem! You can still attend. Contact Sarah Rold ([email protected]) by Fridays for how to join by phone.Sundays, 11 a.m., via Zoom
Blessing of the Animals - Drive Thru!Blessing of the Animals is ON! First UMC is excited to be able to continue this annual tradition, and this year there are two ways to participate:
Drive Thru BlessingSaturday, October 3 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Load up your pet(s) in the car, and swing by the front of the First UMC Courtyard on 11th Street. We will section off the sidewalk so no parking will be permitted, but you may drive up to be greeted by one of the pastors who will give your pet a blessing while you remain in your vehicle.
Online Blessing via ZoomDuring After Worship Coffee HourSunday, October 4 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. If you can’t make the Drive Thru Blessing, or you don’t live in the area, you may still bring your pet(s) to After Worship Coffee Hour to be blessed Sunday at 11 a.m. All are welcome via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95709897528. Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528, Password: fumc.
We can’t wait to see you and your pets again this year!www.santamonicaumc.org/blessings-animals
World Communion Sunday United Methodists celebrate World Communion Sunday on the fi rst Sunday in October. The special day calls the church to reach out to all people and celebrate diversity among God’s children. Come by the First UMC Courtyard on Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (at the same time as Blessing of the Animals Drive Thru) where you may pick up prepackaged Communion Elements in preparation for Sunday morning.Sunday, October 4, during 10 a.m. Online Worship
F I R ST U N I T E D M E T H O D I ST C H U R C H o f SA N TA M O N I CA1008 Eleventh Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 • 310-393-8258
www.santamonicaumc.org • [email protected] @santamonicaumc
SUNDAY INSERT SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
FIRST UMC NEWSwww.santamonicaumc.org
Your continued financial support of the church is now more important than ever: www.santamonicaumc.org/give
www.santamonicaumc.org • [email protected] @santamonicaumcwww.santamonicaumc.org • [email protected] @santamonicaumc
Listening Hearts: a women’s group for all self-identifying womenFor anyone who struggles to listen to their heart in the midst of life’s chaos. For anyone who searches for meaning and purpose. For anyone who seeks spiritual community. This group is for you. Led by Tricia Guerrero, Listening Hearts will be a group for women of all ages, grounded in the practices of sacred listening, prayer and refl ection. Alongside one another, we will share our stories, listen to one another, and grow in God’s loving presence. Contact Tricia: [email protected], for more info and to join. Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom. First gathering on Thursday, October 1. www.santamonicaumc.org/online-ministries-events
Sunday Zoom Social HourGet your coffee and donut (or what ever snacks you might have on hand) ready for a post-worship virtual “Coffee Hour” Sundays at 11 a.m.All are welcome via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/957 0989 7528Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528 (ID valid through Oct 25) Password: fumc*Have a computer but no camera? No problem! You can still attend. Contact Sarah Rold ([email protected]) by Fridays for how to join by phone.Sundays, 11 a.m., via Zoom
Blessing of the Animals - Drive Thru!Blessing of the Animals is ON! First UMC is excited to be able to continue this annual tradition, and this year there are two ways to participate:
Drive Thru BlessingSaturday, October 3 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Load up your pet(s) in the car, and swing by the front of the First UMC Courtyard on 11th Street. We will section off the sidewalk so no parking will be permitted, but you may drive up to be greeted by one of the pastors who will give your pet a blessing while you remain in your vehicle.
Online Blessing via ZoomDuring After Worship Coffee HourSunday, October 4 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. If you can’t make the Drive Thru Blessing, or you don’t live in the area, you may still bring your pet(s) to After Worship Coffee Hour to be blessed Sunday at 11 a.m. All are welcome via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95709897528. Zoom ID: 957 0989 7528, Password: fumc.
We can’t wait to see you and your pets again this year!www.santamonicaumc.org/blessings-animals
World Communion Sunday United Methodists celebrate World Communion Sunday on the fi rst Sunday in October. The special day calls the church to reach out to all people and celebrate diversity among God’s children. Come by the First UMC Courtyard on Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (at the same time as Blessing of the Animals Drive Thru) where you may pick up prepackaged Communion Elements in preparation for Sunday morning.Sunday, October 4, during 10 a.m. Online Worship