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You are invited to come forward at the ushers’ direction. ceive a piece of bread (or gluten-free alternative if you prdip it into the cup of grape juice. Please indicate to an us fer to be served in your seat.

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND L

A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG O Young and Fearless Prophet (stanzas 1, 4, 5)

If you would like to know more about baptism or becomin Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith your current church membership, please call the church oan appointment to speak with Rev. Devine.

THE BENEDICTION You are invited to join hands as we share in t

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Go tell it on the mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere;

Go, tell it on the mountain,

That Jesus Christ is born.

(repeat)

Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deck —we’d lovknow you better!

THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY

Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship l8:30 service is Jamie Justus. Media Operator for the 8:30Kathy Beth Stavinoha. We thank all our greeters, ushers,

CHURCH NURSERY

Child care is available for children up to age 5 i n the churSunday mornings. Children are always welcome in the sa

boastful, rude, irritable, and resentful. Give us the wisdom and cour-

age to follow your call, even when i t leads to places we cannot clearly

see. Teach us to trust your love as we answer your summons, that

through our response, others may be blessed. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Leader: When our love fails, God’s love never ends. God’s merciesare new every morning to those who trust in them. In the nameof Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

People: Amen.

PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD

SPECIAL MUSIC Eat This Bread Chancel Choir By Mark Barnard

BIBLE READING Luke 4:21-30

Leader: This is the Word of God for us, the people of God.All: Thanks be to God!

SERMON God’s Rescue Mission Rev. Jeanne Devine

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION

OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal.

A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD UMH #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!

THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING UMH#13

Hymns to be sung while receiving communion:

I Come with Joy UMH #617 One Bread, One Body UMH #620O the Depth of Love Divine UMH #627 Eat This Bread UMH #628

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Please take a moment to silence your cell phones now.

GATHERING SONG Welcome W&S #3152

Welcome to this place.

You’re invited to come and know God’s grace.

All are welcome the love of God to share

‘Cause all of us are welcome here;

All are welcome in this place.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fillin 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: God is our refuge,

People: our rock and our shelter.

Leader: The Lord is our hope,

People: who rescues us from trouble.

Leader: God knows us from birth,People: nurturing us with love and care.

Leader: Praise be to our God!

People: Praise God at all times!

*OPENING HYMN Gather Us In TFWS #2236 Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of

the row.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of love, when you call us to serve, we are full of excuses: we are

too young or too old, we don’t know enough, we don’t have the skills

that you need. We would rather not speak your words of truth. We

would much rather stay where we are, than trust you to lead us on

adventures of growth and love. We are arrogant, insisting on our

own way, sure that our plan is better than yours. We are envious,

Berkeley United Methodist Church2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745

Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438

www.berkeleyumc.org

February 3, 2013 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m.

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Announcements

Austin District Free Store —Today’s First Sunday Mission Offering sup- ports the Austin District Free Store. On March 2, the Free Store opensits doors at its permanent location, 1717 E. 12th St. in east Austin, adja-cent to Simpson UMC. This ministry provides clothing and household goods and encourages community. To volunteer, call Matt Cardona inthe Austin District Office, 444-1983. For information, visit www.freestoreaustin.org .

Secret Prayer Pals — Once again, Spiritual Care ministry invites the Berkeley congregation to participate in “Secret Prayer Pals” during the

week that includes Valentine’s Day, February 14th

. Look for the Valen-tine’s box and basket in the narthex. There will be hearts upon which you write your prayer request, then place them in the box. On February10th , the hearts will be drawn at random following each service and theSecret Prayer Pal will be in intentional prayer for that prayer request during Valentine’s week as an expression of our love and care for eachother.

Shrove Tuesday —Berkeley’s annual Shrove Tuesday “Gourmet Break- fast for Dinner” will be Tuesday, February 12, in the Fellowship Hall,5:30 — 6:45 p.m.. Come and enjoy scrambled eggs, sausages, blintzes,cinnamon rolls, biscuits, fruit, and an assortment of toppings! A loveoffering will go to the Berkeley UMC General Fund. Please RSVP viaemail to Bridgette Reece at [email protected] or sign up in the foyer.

Prime Timers — All adults 55 and more are invited to hear beautiful mu-

sic for Valentine’s Day at the covered dish dinner this Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall. Call Rita Littlefield (441-3444) for more information.

Scout Sunday — February 10 is Scouting Ministries Sunday in the United Methodist Church. All current Scouts are invited to wear their uniformsin worship that day. All current and former Scouts and leaders will berecognized in worship.

Ash Wednesday Services — Berkeley will offer two worship services on Ash Wednesday, February 13, at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.

Directory Updates — Please take a moment to check your information inthe church directory located in the narthex. Updated directories will be printed later this month.

Giving Statements — Final contribution statements for 2012 are available for pick up in the narthex. Please take yours home today.

Upcoming Events This Week February 3, 2013

Fourth Sunday after the Epip

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Recei

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine ([email protected]) ph. 761-4977

Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz ([email protected]) Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry ([email protected])

Media Manager: Elizabeth Walters ([email protected])Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash ([email protected])

Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy ([email protected])

Sunday, February 3 Communion Sunday6:30 am Work Corner Preparation3:30 pm Confirmation Class (9)4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH)5:00 pm Covenant Group (9)

Monday, February 410:00 am Women’s Group (CLC) 6:00 pm Congregational Care (7)7:00 pm Covenant Group (9)

Tuesday, February 511:00 am Disciple/Change theWorld study (9)5:30 pm Prime Timers (FH)

Wednesday, February 66:00 pm Handbell Choir 7:00 pm Chancel Choir

Thursday, February 75:30 pm Saint Louise House (CLC)6:30 pm Disciple/Change the Worldstudy (9)

Saturday, February 99:00 am RETHINK Leadership,Bethany UMC

Sunday, February 10 Transfiguration of the Lord6:30 am Work Corner Preparation4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH)5:00 pm Covenant Group (9)

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