Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 Pastors phone: 551-8144 www.berkeleyumc.org June 26, 2011 +++ 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Second Sunday after Pentecost
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WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves Gods love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. All: Glory to God. Amen.

WE PRAY FOR OTHERS You are invited to speak the names of those you wish to pray for. 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. OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD UMH #94

PROCLAIMING GODS LOVE

PRAYER FROM THE PSALMS (13) SPECIAL MUSIC We Believe by John Purifoy UMH #746 Chancel Choir

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

GATHERING SONG Welcome

Welcome, welcome to this place. Youre invited to come and know Gods 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

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (8:30)

UMH #39

Lily Nicole Atkins, daughter of John and Abbie Atkins CHILDRENS TIME (10:50) Where Children Belong TFWS #2233

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!

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.

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. BIBLE READINGS Matthew 10:40-42

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG By Grace We Have Been Saved W&S #3110

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Sing praises to God, O you saints, and give thanks to Gods holy name! People: We exalt you, O God, for you have restored us to life! Leader: We may cry through the night, but your joy comes with the morning. People: You hear us, O God, and you are gracious in our distress. Leader: You turn our mourning into dancing! People: Our souls cannot be silent! All: O God, our Savior, we give thanks to your forever! *OPENING HYMN Theres a Spirit in the Air UMH #192

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

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 speak with Rev. Devine today following worship. THE BENEDICTION You are invited to join hands as we share in the song:

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION

A Holy Fire Filled the Church *HYMN OF RESPONSE Spirit of God v. 1, 3 & 5 TFWS #2117 Burn on, burn on, O flame of God! Revive your church today! Renew our souls, illumine our path, and set us on our way! 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!

PRAYER OF CONFESSION All-merciful, tender God, you have given birth to our world, conceiving and bearing all that lives and breathes. We come to you as your daughters and sons, aware of our aggression and anger, our drive to dominate and manipulate others. We ask you to forgive us, and by the gentle touch of your Spirit help us to find a renewed sense of compassion, that we may truly live as your people in service to all. Amen.

THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship leader for the 8:30 service is Jamie Justus and for the 10:50 service is Rachel Trudell. Summer Kaylor is our Media Coordinator. Julie Burns offers the Time for Children. Music leaders today are Liz Skiles and Stephen Trudell. We thank all our acolytes, greeters and ushers.

Announcements VBS begins tonight at the Shake it Up Caf! Please join us 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 Mike Crevir. Dont miss the fun! And the final night will conclude with a church-wide Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing coordinated by the Spiritual Care and Education Committees. YUM! Do you have a favorite hymn you would just love to sing? Well heres your chance! The Spiritual Care Committee and the Education Committee are sponsoring a hymn sing and ice cream social on Thursday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. Tyler will provide the accompaniment and your hosts will provide ice cream (including sugar free & lactose free) and fixings. We just need you to bring your singing voices and appetites!

June 26, 2011 Second Sunday after Pentecost

Upcoming Events This Week

Sunday, June 26 Newsletter deadline 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF (VBS) 5:45 pm VBS begins Monday, June 27 10:00 am Womens Group (9) 5:45 pm VBS 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Tuesday, June 28 5:45 pm VBS Wednesday, June 29 5:45 pm VBS 6:00 pm Handbells 7:00 pm Choir Thursday, June 30 5:45 pm VBS 7:00 pm Hymn Sing & Ice Cream Social (FH) Sunday, July 3 Communion Sunday 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9)

Please join us during Sunday School hour on July 3rd to honor the Huff family and the Taylor family as they prepare to embark on journeys in other parts of the country. We will have a time to share memories and enjoy some Methodist fellowship (good food).

The newsletter deadline is: Sunday, June 26, 2011

Media Coordinator, Summer Kaylor, is seeking additional volunteers to operate the media equipment on Sunday mornings. If you use e-mail and Word documents, you can handle the media system. It is a volunteer system and needs several members who will commit, since no member can commit to do it every Sunday. Summer is happy to provide training; please contact her at sjkaylor@austin.rr.com or 653-9244.

The main reason [I take my son to church] is that I want to give him a path and a light to see by. Most of the people I know who have what I wantwhich is to say, purpose, heart, balance, gratitude, joyare people with a deep sense of spirituality. They are people in community, who pray, who practice their faith. They follow a brighter light than the glimmer of their own candle. --Anne Lamott, Traveling Mercies

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) ph. 551-8144 Youth Director: Brad Straup (berkeleyyouth@ymail.com) Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com) Pianist: Tyler Mabry (tgm@mail.utexas.edu) Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy (bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy