July 17, 2016 The Order of Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30 A.M. PRELUDE Cathedral Fanfare Gordon Young GATHERING TO WORSHIP INVOCATION Rev. Dr. Valerie Jackson Please stand as you are able, join in the opening hymn. *OPENING HYMN 571 Go, Make of All Disciples Lancashire

*UNISON CALL TO WORSHIP Bob Metzger, Liturgist We gather together to remember,

to once again tell the wonderful stories of our God — stories passed down from generation to generation; stories of faithfulness and love, of miracles and new life. We tell these stories over and over so that we don’t forget. We tell these stories to remember who we are—people of God. We tell these stories so that our children and our children’s children

can also come to know and love the God we serve. Now, let us worship together! Amen.

(revised from re-worship.blogspot.com. 2011) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Debby Lawrence MISSION MOMENT: UP WITH PEOPLE

*PASSING OF THE PEACE: Greet one another saying: “Peace be with you.” “And also with you.” HEARING THE WORD THE GOSPEL READING Jeremiah 1:4-9 and Luke 1:38 Bob Metzger Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words. People: Thanks be to God. SOLO Psalm XXIII Paul Creston Kelly Sowell, soprano RESPONDING TO THE WORD CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Duane Buys

[As the children leave, let us join in singing] Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world.

HYMN OF PREPARATION 589 The Church of Christ, in Every Age Dickinson College MESSAGE New Beginnings: This is My Story Rev. Jackson SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER 895

DISCIPLE LEADERS TRANSFORMING THE WORLD

OFFERING We give in gratitude for the blessings of our life and for making a better world. OFFERTORY PRAYER Bethany Hader OFFERTORY He Is Our Peace Kandela Groves *PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY HYMN 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

*RESPONSIVE PRAYER Bob Metzger Leader: O Holy One, We pray for the commitment to grow together, sharing the gifts you give us with others here and in the wider world. May we do no harm. May we do good in all things and in every place we go: to nurture our relationship with you: People: to care for every part of your creation; to foster justice and to be in solidarity with those in need; to work for peace and end of violence. We open our hearts to you and your creation in the name of Jesus, who is the Christ. Amen.

*CLOSING HYMN369 Blessed Assurance Assurance *BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson POSTLUDE Canzona Girolamo Frescobaldi *Please stand as able.

Assisting in Worship

Music: JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown, Director of Music/Organist; Renae Gudvangen, Asst. Organist/Pianist

Greeters: Joan Buresh, Karin Kowalski, Dennis Baldwin and Barbara Baldwin Ushers: Frank Philipp; Debbie Justiss, Hugh Alexander, Joann Beieler, Greg Fernandez, Quinn Brown

Childcare is available in our nursery.

Large print bulletins & hearing devices are available, please ask an usher.

A warm welcome to you from University Park

United Methodist Church!

STAFF Rev. Dr. Valerie Jackson, Senior Pastor Rev. Debby Lawrence, Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care Duane Buys, Director of Christian Education Diane Felt, UPark UMC Administrative Assistant Christina Pacheco, Assist. to Christian Education JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown, Director of Music/Organist Liza Stoltz Hanson, Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Renae Gudvangen, Assist. Organist/Pianist Liza Stoltz Hanson/Denton Hanson, Peniel Leaders Ana Spadoni, Chorister Director Kevin Garman, Peniel Band Leader Kevin Garman, Program Director of Evanston Center Sandy Schumm, Bookkeeper Marilyn Stranske, Evanston Center Admin. Assistant Josh Rousis, Custodian/Resident Caretaker TBD, Newsletter Editor Bethany Hader, Youth Assistant MaryAnn Buys, Wedding Coordinator Larry Grauberger, Jo and Jim Morgan, Lay Leaders

University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80210 (303) 722-5736 - upark@universityparkumc.org - www.universityparkumc.org

Donations and pledges may be made using our secure payment method at our website’s Giving tab. Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing 2122 S. Lafayette St. Denver CO (303) 722-7217 - evanstoncenter@gmail.com - www.evanstoncenter.com

The UPark Vision: To be a community of Disciple leaders who practice stewardship and hospitality as we engage each other and the world around us.

UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost July 17, 2016

Since 1894

The UPark Core Values: Inclusive, Intergenerational, Interfaith, International

For the summer, our childcare in the nursery is from 8:45-11:45am. This is quality care for newborns to 3.5 years or potty trained provided by Barbara P-Walker and Brittany Yepsen. The Nursery is located on the Main Level of the Christian Ed Wing.

For the summer, children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade are invited to Children’s Church, which is provided by Christina Pacheco and Hannah Westra. Children gather in the lower level Noakes Hall, which is beneath our older Wasser chapel. Children will leave the Sanctuary for Children’s Church following the Children’s Message at the 9am and 10:30am services.

Sundays through September 4, we will have two services

The Peniel at 9 Service (the name of our combined Informal and Peniel for the summer), will meet at 9am in Wasser Chapel.

The Traditional Service will be at 10:30am in the Sanctuary.

Summer Hospitality Time From 9:45-10:15am beneath the Courtyard portico, we will offer hospitality time. As in past years, this is a good time to mingle….for those attending the 9am service to stay after that service and for folks attending the 10:30 service, to arrive early for hospitality time. Loaves & Fishes

If you would like to make a donation for this year’s build, make a check out to the church, with Loaves & Fishes in the memo line, and put it in the collection. Or if you can make a monthly donation, there is a simple way to do this online at www.habitatmetrodenver.org. Follow the links to donate financially and under Gift Information – Special Designation, enter Loaves & Fishes Coalition. In this way your donation will be credited to our coalition. Our build will start sometime in the first part of November; when we know the exact date that information will be announced. Thanks for your assistance! Contact Barb Phillip with questions, barbphilipp72156@msn.com.

CHILDCARE

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

July 17, 2016 ~ Peniel at 9 PRELUDE Toccata Ben Logan INVOCATION Rev. Dr. Valerie Jackson *OPENING SONG 571 Go, Make of All Disciples Lancashire * UNISON CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 78:1-4) We gather together to remember, to once again tell the wonderful stories of our God—stories passed down from generation to generation; stories of faithfulness and love, of miracles and new life. We tell these stories over and over so that we don’t forget. We tell these stories to remember who we are—people of God. We tell these stories so that our children and our children’s children can also come to know and love the God we serve. Now, let us worship together! Amen.

(revised from re-worship.blogspot.com.2011) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Jackson MISSION MOMENT: UP WITH PEOPLE

FINDING FIVE (Q. What’s your favorite movie?) MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT God of Justice Tim Hughes (Peniel Band—Kevin Garman) HYMN 589 The Church of Christ, in Every Age Dickinson College READING FROM THE GOSPEL: Jeremiah 1:4-9 and Luke 1:38 Kevin Garman

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Duane Buys [As the children leave, let us join in singing]

Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world All the shades from dark to light, they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world.

JOYS AND CONCERNS Rev. Debby Lawrence SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER SPECIAL MUSIC I Cannot Hide My Love enter the worship circle ( Peniel Band—Kevin Garman) MESSAGE New Beginnings: This is My Story Rev. Jackson *CLOSING HYMN 369 Blessed Assurance Assurance BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson RESPONSE, HYMN 143 On Eagle’s Wings On Eagle’s Wings POSTLUDE Canzona Girolamo Frescobaldi Concerning the Offering: As people have various options for making their contributions for the work of the church through online giving, electronic transfers or periodic gifts, we will have offering plates at the doors to the chapel for your convenience in giving. Paint buckets are also at the doors to the chapel. Donations placed into the buckets help fund Peniel service projects. We appreciate your faithfulness to this important part of our life together as you participate in on-line giving.

Journey with us on Summer Sundays at UPark UMC!

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Sanctuary flowers today are given by Debby Lawrence in celebration of daughter Julie’s birthday.

A study using We Make the Road by Walking, by Brian McLaren. Tuesdays at 2pm in Osborne Parlor. Deacon Debby Lawrence leads this study through August 9.

Men’s Faith & Fellowship meets on Tuesdays, 10-11:30am in Osborne Parlor.

As the DU students are done with classes, our DU Foundation Campus Ministry invites church members, church groups, families, and friends to schedule a Friday to make PB&J sandwiches, assemble lunches, and deliver them at noon on Fridays at Civic Center Park with Kevin Garman. Available dates: 8/19, and 9/2. Volunteers are responsible for providing supplies for the lunches. If you are interested, please contact Kevin kgarman113@gmail.com to receive more details.

Please join Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and his cabinet for a neighborhood meeting, on Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 9:00am – 11:00am at Maxwell Elementary School, 14390 Bolling Dr., in Denver. A free continental breakfast will be served! Enjoy this interactive City Fair and learn what the city and the neighborhood will be accomplishing together. For questions, email: Jessica.Jorgensen@DenverGov.Org. If you need a sign language interpreter or CART services, contactSignLanguageServices@DenverGov.Org. For other disability-related accommodations, contact DisabilityAccess@DenverGov.Org

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Sunday July 17

9:00am 10:30am 6:00pm

Peniel at 9 Traditional Service Sunday Night Ticket AA

Wasser Chapel Sanctuary East Fellowship Hall

Monday July 18

10:30am 12:00pm 1:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm

Gentle Yoga with Kate Chair Yoga with Ruth Knitting or Knot Meditation/Mindfulness Class Eating Disorders Anon-Denver Metro Group 13 AA Stepping Stones Al-Anon

Prayer Book: #39, page 241, Year C

Noakes Hall Evanston Center Cornerstone II Evanston Center Evanston Center East Parlor Osborne Parlor

Tuesday July 19

9:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 2:00pm 4:45pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Blinn Spiritual Direction Men’s Fellowship Group ESL Bible Study with Peggy Deacon Debby’s McLaren Study Kindermusik Administrative Council Troop 5 BMCM Meditation

Upper Room Osborne Parlor Bride’s Room Osborne Parlor East Parlor Osborne Parlor Noakes Hall, BO3 East Parlor

Wednesday July 20

9:00am 9:00am 6:30pm 6:30pm 8:00pm

Staff Planning Retreat Blinn Spiritual Direction Grief Support Group Park 5 Forgiveness Al-Anon

Off Site Upper Room Cornerstone II Noakes Hall East Parlor

Thursday July 21

7:00pm Sangha Meditation East Parlor

Friday July 22

9:00am 12:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm

Mary Nicholas Foot Care Clinic PB & J Ministry Peniel Band Practice Troop 5 Leaders Meeting

Bride’s Room Civic Center Park Sanctuary BO3

Saturday July 23

7:45am 10:00am

F.A. in Recovery Alzheimer’s Support Group

East Parlor Osborne Parlor

Sunday July 24

9:00am 10:30am 6:00pm

Peniel at 9 Traditional Service Sunday Night Ticket AA

Wasser Chapel Sanctuary East Fellowship Hall

This Week at UPark UMC

BIBLE STUDIES & FELLOWSHIP

PB&J MINISTRY

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CABINET IN THE COMMUNITY

The 2017 UPark mission trip to Guatemala will be in June or July 2017, so weather conditions will differ from our four previous trips. This will be a medical mission with Salud y Paz (www.saludypaz.org). Besides medical professionals, we welcome any non-medical professionals who have a heart for mission and serving others. We always need “stuff.” A collection container is in the church foyer to accept the following items: stickers (smiles are good) clipboards pens/pencils crayons Sharpies travel soaps, shampoos, lotions Christian-themed color books sidewalk chalk reading glasses brown paper lunch bags clean empty medicine bottles (labels removed easily) Financial contributions to the medicine account is appreciated. We purchase our medicines through Salud y Paz. To join the 2017 Mission Trip, please let us know. We would enjoy having younger missioners with us: DU, college-aged, or high school with a parent or guardian. Contact the Team Leader, George Gramer: 303-945-1728 or gkgjr@aol.com

Our league is co-ed, and anyone who is older than age 15 or is turning 15 this year can play on our teams. We have two teams: Fire and Ice. We play against other area churches every Sunday during the summer at Progress Park, which is near W. Belleview and S. Broadway. If you have questions or to express your interest in playing, please contact or see Larry Roggensack (303-368-8898) or Rob Eulenstein (303-220-0192). Below is the schedule for today and next week for both teams. July 17: 1:15pm-Ice vs. St. Luke’s 2:45: Ice vs. Hope 5:45pm Fire vs. Bethany July 24: 2:45pm-Ice vs. St. Luke’s 4:15pm-Fire vs. Mosaic 5:45 Fire vs. Hope

The Rocky Mountain Conference Mission U will take place July 21-23 at St. Andrew’s UMC in Highlands Ranch. Mission U is an opportunity for worship, fellowship and study of the global mission of the Methodist Church and the responsibilities of Christians within it. Study topics include Social, Spiritual and Geographic issues. This year the primary study topic is Climate Justice - Call to Hope and Action - This study is designed to deepen your understanding and awareness of climate change and its impact on God’s creation. It will offer us biblical, theological, and ethical insights as a basis of our advocacy on climate justice in churches and in the public sphere. Additional topics include SPIRITUAL STUDY: The Bible and Human Sexuality: Claiming God’s Good Gift – We are invited to explore the complexity of the biblical text and our varied understandings of it in the light of human sexuality.

GEOGRAPHIC STUDY: Latin America – This is an invitation to enter Latin America and know it as a sacred land. We will learn about the historical process of colonization, the life and cultures of the pre-Colombian civilizations, including the Aztecs, Mayans, Incas and Tupi- Guarani.

SOCIAL ISSUE STUDY: The Church and People with Disabilities: Awareness, Accessibility and Advocacy - This study is meant to touch the reader’s heart as well as inform and prompt the reader to action.

For more information, ask Dorothy Musil or Susan Livingston (720-480-8762). Sign-up information is on the UMW bulletin board in the lobby, or go to the website at http://www.rmcumc.org/mission_u

BRING THOSE ALUMINUM CANS! Our latest metal redemption resulted in 66 pounds worth $21.15; bringing the 2016 total thus far to 274 pounds worth $144.06. This includes donations of aluminum cans and other miscellaneous metals. We send these funds to the Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy Department to supply Bibles for patients and their families including Spanish Bibles and other reading materials for their interfaith book cart. NOTE: Please separate different types of metals (they’re weighed and valued individually). Cans of any type other than aluminum are not accepted.

UPARK UMC SOFTBALL

2017 GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE: MISSION U

KIDS CANS FOR KIDS

When many of us are on vacations during the summer and want to keep your pledge or donations current, perhaps try using our secure payment method via UPark UMC’s

website: www.universityparkumc.org. Once on the home page of the website, click on the Giving tab. Thank you!