January 25, 2015 Third Sunday after Epiphany 11:00 a.m. Liturgical Color – Green

ORDER OF WORSHIP PRELUDE Sonata in G, 1st movt. HXVI:G1 J. Haydn THE GATHERING *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Hymn to Joy *CALL TO WORSHIP George Gramer, Liturgist Leader: Reveal yourself to us, eternal Spirit; be visible to us as tangibly as we are visible to one another. For if you are not here, our gathering is without meaning; and if you are here and we do not recognize you, our gathering is in vain. Teach us to recognize you, that we may more ably recognize one another. May the epiphany of Christ be manifested in us so that we may manifest your presence within the world. People: In this spirit, we gather this morning in worship. Amen. WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Paul J. Kottke PASSING OF THE PEACE Please greet the person next to you with the words, “Peace be with you.”

The response is, “And also with you.”

PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY CHORAL INTROIT RESPONSIVE READING 787 Psalm 62 [sing response] George Gramer HEARING THE WORD OF GOD ANTHEM Ye Gates, Lift Up Andrew M. Thompson/ [text: Psalm 24:7-10] arr. Steven Prussing Janet Vanden Bosch, Guest Conductor SCRIPTURE Matthew 5:1-12 Rev. Linda Bibb Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words. People: Thanks be to God. CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION 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 2171 [TFWS] Make Me a Channel of Your Peace Channel of Peace

SERMON A Christian Moral Imagination Chancellor Rev. Rebecca Chopp RESPONSE OF THE FAITHFUL SILENT PRAYER CHORAL INTECESSORY PASTORAL PRAYER WORDS OF TRADITION: THE LORD’S PRAYER 895 CHORAL OFFERTORY PREFACE OFFERING - Giving out of gratitude for the blessings of our life OFFERTORY A Jubilant Song of Praise John Leavitt [text: Bern, 9th century/tr. Maxwell Blacker] *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!

OFFERTORY PRAYER Carol Bedin DISCIPLES SENT INTO THE WORLD *RECESSIONAL HYMN 583 You Are the Seed (Sois la Semilla) Id y Enseñad *BENEDICTION Chancellor Rev. Chopp *CHORAL BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Finale, HXVI:G1 J. Haydn

Please join us for Lunch, our Annual Meeting, and our Youth Group’s Silent Auction in our lower level East Fellowship Hall following the service.

ASSISTING IN THE WORSHIP SERVICE TODAY

Greeters: Les & Hope Law, Marla & Skip Kauerz Acolytes: Will & Josh Gonnella

Ushers: Frank Philipp, Ruth Rohs, Larry Fagan, Larry Grauberger, Embra Daylie, Nathan Daylie *Please stand as able. A Staffed Nursery is available.

Please alert an usher if you need a large-print hymnal/bulletin, or hearing aids.

Peniel            The Place Where We Connect & Wrestle with God

                      Wasser Chapel ‐ 10:30 a.m.      Sunday – January 25, 2015                  Today’s Message Presented by   Denton Hanson   

      A guided study on Hebrews. Chapters 1‐3   God has spoken by his son. “He is the reflection of God’s glory” Hebrews 1:3  

  Worship crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson, Denton Hanson,    Debby Lawrence, Kevin Garman, Brittany Collins,   Ben Wilkins, Chris Beeson, and Chelsea Pearson. 

          STAFF

Rev. Paul Kottke, Senior Pastor Rev. Debby Lawrence, Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care Duane Buys, Director of Christian Education Rev. Steve Bibb, Director of The Evanston Center Christina Pacheco, Assist. to Christian Education Rev. Anne Davidson-Mundt, Evanston Center Program Minister Steve Felt, Youth Assistant Marilyn Stranske, Evanston Center Admin. Assistant Liza Stoltz Hanson, Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Diane Felt, UPark UMC Admin. Assistant Liza Stoltz Hanson/Denton Hanson, Peniel Leaders Kevin Garman, Peniel Band Leader/Student Pastor JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown, Director of Music/Organist Renae Gudvangen, Interim Assist. Organist/Pianist Regino “Pepe” Espinoza, Custodian Josh Rousis, Resident Caretaker/Building Liaison Sandy Schumm, Bookkeeper Angela Hudgens, Wedding Coordinator Larry Grauberger, Jo and Jim Morgan, Lay Leaders Elizabeth Boyer, Newsletter Editor University Park United Methodist Church

2180 S. University Blvd. ~ Denver, CO 80210 303/722-5736 ~ upark@universityparkumc.org ~ www.universityparkumc.org

Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing 2122 S. Lafayette St. ~ Denver CO

(303) 722-7217 ~ evanstoncenter@gmail.com ~ www.evanstoncenter.org

 

Third Sunday after Epiphany January 25, 2015

UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Since 1894

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

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.

Order of Service Gathering Song 

  Invocation and Announcements 

  Finding 5 

  Worship Song 

  Scripture Reading 

  Worship Song 

  Joys and Concerns 

 Prayers of the People & the Lord’s Prayer 

  Message 

  Closing Song 

  Benediction  

Journey with us at the Park UPark Christian Education Classes

January 25 – 9:30-10:30am

ADULT FORUM We offer presentations from many speakers on diverse and Bryans Room interesting topics. Cal Neptune and Jim Fleet work together to facilitate this class in the lower level Bryans Room. January 25 – Chancellor Rebecca Chopp – Meet in East Parlor Today! February 1 – Cal Neptune, Early Experiences With American Hostages in the Middle East

CORNERSTONE II This class is geared to families with young children but is open Cornerstone II to anyone. Family topics are discussed with an emphasis on Lounge sharing and fellowship. Led by Melane & Ross Theilen. January 25 – Chancellor Rebecca Chopp – Meet in East Parlor Today! February 1 – Love Ultimately Wins – Adam Hamilton

JOURNEYS IN FAITH This class is in East Parlor by the Sanctuary. Join us for interesting East Parlor and lively discussions. Come watch the mini-series Peter & Paul. Facilitators are Les Law and Tony Winger. January 25 – Chancellor Rebecca Chopp – Meet in East Parlor Today! February 1 – Saul Meets Peter

SPECIAL NEEDS This class meets in the Journeys in Faith Room. This is a Journeys in Faith Room combined Sunday school class and worship time. This sacred Lower Level gathering and experiential learning is especially open to those Christian Ed Wing with cognitive disabilities. We would appreciate volunteer help!

YOUTH CLASSES The youth have two classes: 6th-8th is Middle School and 9th-12th B03 Classroom: 6th-8th is High School. Middle School meets in B03 with Steve and Youth Lounge: 9th-12th Diane Felt. The High School meets in the Youth Lounge with Barb Eulenstein. NO CLASSES TODAY!

CHILDREN’S CLASSES All children from preschool through 5th grade meet in the Top Level Music/Movement room at 9:30am. They are dismissed to their Christian Ed Wing respective areas following a short introduction to the lesson. January 4-25 – My So Called Family February 1-22 – Gentiles Too

CHILDCARE Quality care for newborns to three years or potty trained provided by Nursery Barbara P-Walker and a volunteer, 8:15am-12:15pm.

Main Level January 25 – Early, Jane Rogers; Late, Kacey Wilkins Christian Ed Wing February 1 – Early, Debbie Beauchamp; Late, Kacey Wilkins CHILDREN’S Children’s Church provided by Christina Pacheco, Mary Worth, CHURCH and Hannah Westra. Children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade gather Noakes Hall following the Children’s Message at the 8:30 & 11:00 services.

January 25, 2015 ~ Third Sunday after Epiphany 8:30 a.m.

Informal Worship Wasser Chapel

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Sonata in F, 1st movt. HXVI:9 J. Haydn GATHERING/SHARING Rev. Paul J. Kottke

PASSING OF THE PEACE Please greet the person next to you with the words, “Peace be with you.” The response is “And also with you.”

*HYMN 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Hymn to Joy SCRIPTURE Matthew 25:37-40 and II Corinthians 9:7&11

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.

*RESPONSIVE READING 787 Psalm 62 [sing response]

SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER 895 OFFERTORY HYMN 2171 [TFWS] Make Me a Channel of Your Peace Channel of PeaceOFFERING – Giving out of gratitude for the blessings of our lives OFFERTORY PRAYER Jane Rogers

SERMON Risk-taking Service and Extravagant Generosity Rev. Kottke [Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations] *HYMN 583 You Are the Seed (Sois la Semilla) Id y Enseñad *BENEDICTION Rev. Kottke

*SUNG BENEDICTION 143 On Eagle’s Wings Joncas POSTLUDE Scherzo HXVI:9 J. Haydn *Please stand as able Acolyte: Marin Alexander

Today’s sanctuary flowers are dedicated by Susan Livingston in loving memory of her family: Hope, Bob and Mary Anne Wehr.

Please support our youth group at today’s Silent Auction, 8am-2pm in the lower level Bryans Room.

Narrative Future Blog Steve Felt and David McDaniel have been giving wonderful leadership to this crucial project for the church. They have met with most of the established groups of the church [fellowship groups and committees]. They are continuing to seek the ideas and wisdom of church members who may have not had the opportunity to share. Towards this end, they have created a blog for your input:  

http://narrativefutureproject.wordpress.com.  Knitting or Knot, Monday, February 2, 1:30pm in Cornerstone II. All knitters or non‐knitters who enjoy 

crocheting or other handiwork are welcome to attend. If you would like to learn to knit, please join us and receive instruction. Contact Jo Morgan with questions about this UMW Circle: jmorgan762@comcast.net  KIDS CANS FOR KIDS—BRING THOSE ALUMINUM CANS! 

Our first can redemption for 2015 resulted in 116 pounds, worth $73.89 for aluminum cans and other miscellaneous metals. Contributors please separate the different types of metals prior to donating. We are required to have them separated to be weighed and valued individually. This relieves Sharon Sanita, our wonderful volunteer who delivers the metals, from having to do the separating ahead of time. We continue to send these funds 

to the Children’s Hospital Chaplaincy to supply Bibles for patients and their families including Spanish Bibles and to supply other reading materials for their mobile interfaith book cart. 

GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM MEETING ‐ The first Guatemala team meeting for the 2015 mission (November 28 to December 6) will be Saturday, January 31 from 10‐11am in Osborne Parlor. We will discuss our plans, costs, requirements, and get an initial sense of who wants to go on this wonderful overseas mission experience.  If you have questions before the meeting, or if you want to go on mission, but can’t attend this meeting, please contact team leader George Gramer, 303‐993‐8502 GKGJR@AOL.COM. 

Mary Nicholas Foot Care Clinic ‐ A Foot Care Clinic is provided on select Fridays from 8:30‐3:00pm by Mary D. Nicholas, RN, who is a certified foot care provider. Several members of our congregation have been clients of hers for some time. Mary offers her clinic in the 

comfortable surroundings of our Bride’s Room, which provides the privacy that clients appreciate. UPark UMC does not make appointments. Rather please contact Mary directly at her cell phone #720‐837‐8370. 

ATTENTION BOWLERS! The UPark UMC bowling league continues. All ability levels and all ages from 8 to 80 are welcome. We bowl Sundays at 3:30pm at AMF Broadway Bowl on South Broadway. The league wraps up in late April or early May. Cost is approximately $9.00/ person (includes shoe rental). If you are interested, please contact either Rob Eulenstein (303-220-0192) or Larry Roggensack (303-368-8898).

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATIONSunday, January 25 Silent Auction & Annual Meeting

8:00am 8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm

UMYF Youth Silent Auction BeginsInformal Service Sunday School Classes Adult Forum, Journeys in Faith, Cornerstone II, UPark & You Class meet jointly Peniel Service Traditional Service: Chancellor Rev. Rebecca Chopp Preaching Annual Meeting and Lunch UMYF Youth Silent Auction Ends Sunday Night Ticket AA

Bryans RoomWasser Chapel Christian Ed Rooms East Parlor Wasser Chapel Sanctuary East Fellowship Hall Bryans Room East Fellowship Hall

Monday, January 26

10:30am 12:00pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm 8:00pm

Gentle Yoga Chair Yoga Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids Pack 5: Bear Den Meditation/Mindfulness Class Gamma Phi Beta Group 13AA Stepping Stones Al-Anon

Prayer Book: #10, page 78, Year B

Bryans RoomEvanston Center Noakes Hall Bryans Room Evanston Center East Fellowship Hall East Parlor Osborne Parlor

Tuesday, January 27

10:00am 10:00am 4:15pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm

Kindermusik I Men’s Fellowship A Child’s Song: Piano Kindermusik II Endowment Committee Pack 5: Wolf Den BMCM Meditation Troop 5

Music RoomOsborne Parlor Music Room Music Room Conference Room East Fellowship, Bryans East Parlor Noakes Hall

Wednesday, January 28

9:00am 4:30pm 8:00pm

Staff Meeting Rocky Mtn. Theater for Kids Forgiveness Al-Anon

Conference RoomNoakes Hall East Parlor

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This Week at UPark UMC

UMW Candlelight Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 7, 6:30pm. Tickets are $15. They may be purchased on Sundays from the UMW near Wasser Chapel after the 8:30 service or in the main Foyer prior and after the 11:00.  Chef Stephen Rohs is providing a Louisiana Themed ‘Flavors of the South’ Five Course Menu: shrimp and red remoulade; smoked chicken and Andouille sausage gumbo; roasted beet salad; grilled beef tenderloin; and King cake. The gentlemen of UPark UMC will be our attentive wait staff. UPark Member Claud McLain will provide musical entertainment.

    

  

UPark & You class will not meet today so that we can attend Chancelor Chopp’s talk.  UPark & You resumes on February 1 and runs through February 22 from 9:30‐10:30am in  

the Conference Room. This is an orientation series led by Rev. Pau Kottke for those who are new  to UParkUMC and would like to learn more about the ministry and community of this church.   This is both for those interested in joining the church and those who simply want to have a deeper  understanding of this congregation.  For more info: pkottke@universityparkumc.org.            

    2015 UMCOR SALT LAKE CITY MISSION TRIP is April 19‐25. We will work with other groups in our service. Also we will reserve 5 rooms for 10 adults at the Episcopal Center in Salt Lake City, April 19‐25, Sunday night through Saturday breakfast. We will use the 

church van for the trip. Currently we have 7 people committed, leaving space for 3 more. We invite anyone interested in attending or sponsoring this trip to contact Rev. Debby Lawrence, Trip Team Leader (303‐722‐5736, dlawrence@universityparkumc.org), for a packet of information including commitment with deposit of $100.00 per person due by February 1. Overall cost of the trip will be about $350.00 plus personal expenses. Watch for additional information in bulletins and subsequent Messengers.   

      Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends – 2015 Glen Eyrie Conference Center, Colorado Springs, CO ~ March 20‐22, 2015 

MEUM and Lutheran Marriage Encounter are hosting a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend March 20‐22, 2015, at the Glen Eyrie Conference Center, Colorado Springs.  Space is limited so we encourage couples to apply for the weekend by February 18th. Glen Eyrie is a remarkable 

venue nestled in the northern end of the Garden of the Gods formation in Colorado Springs. The ME weekend will be held in the Big Horn Lodge with meals in the Glen Eyrie Castle dining room.  To apply, please follow this link to 

Marriage Encounter United Methodist:  http://www.encounter.org      Lenten Religion & Life Series based on Parker Palmer’s Five Habits of the Heart,     will be held on Wednesdays, February 25 through March 25 from 7‐9pm in East      Fellowship Hall.  Pastor Paul will lead this series encouraging the critical value of forming community out of our diversity. Those who participated in the series last year are welcome to participate again as a way of strengthening the habits that we wish to form. If you have friends who might be interested in the Habits of the Heart, please encourage them to participate. While we will gather as a whole, we will divide into smaller groups for the essential sharing. Though attendance at all five sessions is not essential, it is encouraged. Please email Pastor Paul if you would like to participate: pkottke@universityparkumc.org.    The five sessions will be: 

Affirming that ‘we are all in this together’  Deep listening to the Other – ‘listening the other into speech’  Holding tension in community in life giving ways  Articulating one’s own passions & deeply felt convictions  Trusting that God will move us forward into wholeness and abundance  

“I truly believe that this is a process which is ideal for our time. I believe that people are fundamentally tired of the caustic ‘tribalism’ which currently dominates much of our media, our politics, and our culture.  This is a simple process, but one which requires practice.  In essence, we will be learning the ways in which we can hold the tension of our day in ways that bless us rather than divides us. Issues are important but deeper than the issues is our common desire to live into the abundance that God desires for all God’s children.”   ~ Pastor Paul 

Thursday, January 29

10:00am 12:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:15pm 8:00pm

Graduate Christian FellowshipWorld Café Sangha Meditation DU Tango Club Choir Practice Groundwork Coffee House

Bryans RoomEast Fellowship Hall East Parlor Noakes Hall Choir Room Evanston Center

Friday, January 30

12:00pm 12:00pm 5:00pm

Pastor’s Bible Study PB&J Ministry Peniel Practice

Osborne ParlorCivic Center Park Wasser Chapel

Saturday, January 31

8:00am 9:30am 10:00am 5:00pm

Food Addicts in RecoveryRocky Mtn. Theater for Kids Guatemala Mission Trip Meeting L. Compton International Student Event

East Parlor Noakes Hall Osborne Parlor East Fellowship Hall, Kitchen

Sunday, February 1

8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 12:15pm 6:00pm

Informal Service Sunday School Classes UPark & You Class Peniel Service Traditional Service UMYF Youth Group UMCOR Mission Trip Meeting Sunday Night Ticket AA

Wasser ChapelChristian Ed Rooms Conference Room Wasser Chapel Sanctuary B03 Conference Room East Fellowship Hall

This Week at UPark UMC (Continued)

UPark Annual Meeting ~ TODAY!! Following the 11:00 service, please join other UPark members and staff as we enjoy lunch and then reflect on the wonderful ministries over the past year and look forward to the year ahead.

Habits of the Heart