Where + is indicated, standing or sitting, we praise God.You are invited to read aloud the bold text.

We Gather to Worship God

Prelude Toccata VII Michelangelo Rossi Donald Livingston, Principal Organist

Centering Rev. Judy Zabel

Choral Introit Lumen (light) Abbie Betinis Sanctuary Choir

+Call to Worship Mark Christopher

Here in this place, there are no foreigners, for all are welcome in God’s house.Here in this place, we are “round-table people.” Welcoming all, loving all, we worship God together.

Here in this place, there is no rejection, for love is the language of faith.Here in this place we are “round-table people.” Learning together, praying together, we follow Christ who calls us to service and love.

Here in this place, there is no need to hide our light, for the gifts of community are celebrated and shared.Here in this place, we are “round-table people.” Turning to face the world, we open our lives to the Spirit, who makes us one.

10:00am Traditional WorshipSanctuary

January 12, 2020 Holding On for Dear Life

+Hymn Live Into Hope Truro

Live into hope of captives freed,Of sight regained, the end of greed.

The oppressed shall be the first to seeThe year of God’s own jubilee!

Live into hope! The blind shall see With insight and with clarity;

Removing shades of pride and fear,A vision of our God brought near.

Live into hope of liberty,The right to speak, the right to be,

The right to have one’s daily bread,To hear God’s world and thus be fed.

Live into hope of captives freedFrom chains of fear or want or greed.

God now proclaims our full releaseTo faith and hope and joy and peace.

Prayer of Confession Rev. Judy Zabel

God of Grace, we confess that these days, harsh words and cold hearts have become our calling card. We forget to spread hope, because we listen to the purveyors of fear. We cannot remember to be loving because our role models are ridicule and anger. We neglect to be faithful, because false promises of grandeur entice us to embrace power and arrogance. And our world suffers.

Have mercy on us, God of kindness. Grant us the forgiveness that rekindles faith, creates healing, and restores compassion. In this winter season, we ask you to warm our hearts, so our words and lives might reflect the way of Christ.

Silent Prayer

Words of Assurance

Psalter Psalm 146 (NIV) Mark Christopher

Praise the Lord.Praise the Lord, my soul.I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.

Jan 5 Epiphany Sunday Tenacious Solidarity: Resisting Fear and Hate Rev. Judy Zabel Matthew 2:1-12

Jan 12 Tenacious Solidarity: Holding on for Dear Life Rev. Frenchye Magee Ruth 2:2-23

Jan 19 Tenacious Solidarity: Climate Rev. Frenchye Magee Romans 8:20-23

Jan 26 Tenacious Solidarity: Race Rev. Dr. Grace Pak

Feb 2 Perseverance in Pain: Job Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman from Temple Israel Job 1:1, 2:1-10

Feb 9 Perseverance in Pain: Job What Kind of Friend are You? Rev. Judy Zabel Job 2:1-13

Feb 16 Perseverance in Pain: Job How Long? Rev. Frenchye Magee Job 19:1-27

Feb 23 Transfiguration & Sabbath to End Homelessness Seeing Justice Done Rev. Judy Zabel Psalm 99 Matthew 17:1-9

A worship series exploring what it means to stand in solidarity with one another,

with God, and with our neighbors.

Tenacious Solidarity

Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.God is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them--God remains faithful forever.

God upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, The Lord gives sight to the blind,the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but God frustrates the ways of the wicked.The Lord reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations.Praise the Lord.

Hymn Hope for the World's Despair Love Unknown

In Our Prayers This Week

BirthsMadeline Jane Belbutoski,

(daughter of Rick and Erin Belbutoski), 12/27/2019

DeathsDavid Cummings, 12/29/2019 Service on 2/8/2020, 11:00amDan Johnson, 10/04/2019 Service on 1/18/2020, 11:00am

HospiceVirginia Krause

Care CenterRosemary BuellSandra MoultonEvelyn WelshGordy WilcoxHolly RosebergJanet Sundell RhodesRob Gamble

Recovering at HomeBrenda TurnerRev. Bruce RobbinsJulia Malmgren

Prayer RequestsGene Musolf (father of Gail Hansen)Judy StrandmarkJames Hlavka Ruth LaubeCarol Edblom Karen LivingstonPaula Livingston

Our Koinonia Retreat Center GuestsElim Mission Church

Prayers For Our Congregational Life & Work

HAUMC Youth and Young AdultsSager Brown Mission Team -

UMCOR

Hope for the world’s despair:we feel the nations’ pain;

can anything repairthis broken earth again?

For this we pray:in every place

a spark of graceto light the way.a spark of graceto light the way.

Wisdom for all who bearthe future in their hand,entrusted with the careof this and every land.When comes the hour,

O Lord, we pray,inspire the way

we spend our power.inspire the way

we spend our power.

Ease for the troubled mindin endless conflict caught,each soul that cannot find

the peace beyond all thought.May they be blessed

with healing balmfor inner calm

and perfect rest.for inner calm

and perfect rest.

Love for the human heart:when hate grows

from our fearsand inwardly we start

to turn our ploughs to spears.

Help us to sowlove’s precious seed

in word and deed,that peace may grow.

in word and deed,that peace may grow.

Welcome & Announcements Rev. Frenchye Magee Children of all ages are welcome to come to the space in front of the pews to experience a message just for them. Parents, you are welcome to join your littlest ones.

After the Sharing of the Peace, children are invited to follow the cross exiting to Hennepin Kids for LYFE Sunday School.

Time with Children Lynne Carroll Director of Children & Family Ministries + Sharing the Peace

May the peace of God be with you.And also with you.

Please greet each other with a sign of welcome and peace, such as a handshake or smile.

We Hear the Word

Scripture Reading Ruth 1:22-2:3, 17-23 (NIV)

The Word of God for the people of God.Thanks be to God.

Sermon Tenacious Solidarity: Rev. Frenchye Magee Holding on for Dear Life

We Respond to the Word

Prayers of the People Rev. Judy Zabel

Sharing Our Joys & Concerns

Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Giving Our Tithes, Offerings & Ourselves

Your pledges and offerings received this morning support the programs, outreach and operations here at Hennepin Avenue UMC.

Musical Offering lumen de lumine Gerald Near Sanctuary Choir

lumen de lumine—light from lightbehold, and be radiant

From the dwelling place of light,Summoned from its velvet home,

Rising shines the Star in night,Light no dark can overcome.

Rise, O Star, and clear our eyes;World and need lie dim concealed;

Rend the dark of inward skies;Shine, and all shall be revealed.

Shine on us, O Glorious Christ,Light from light, and bright with grace;

Radiant now, your people riseGlory shining from each face.

now we shall radiant be like stars forever—lumen de lumineever and ever—light from light

+ Presentation of Our Gifts & Doxology Old 100th

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise God, all creatures here below;Praise God above, ye heav'nly host;

Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost.

+ Prayer of Dedication

Prayers for Our WorldEarthquake victims in Puerto RicoFor the decrease of anti-SemitismFor the victims of the Drake Hotel fire

and all who are homelessFor our leaders, national, state and

local; for good governance, civil discourse and wise decisions that de-escalate war

For just, equitable immigration policies that preserve human dignity

For those communities who courageously welcome immigrants; for families separated by immigration policies, especially infants and children

For all who work to confront the urgent work of climate care

Prayers for Our ChurchFor the 2020 General Conference of

the United Methodist ChurchFor the work of reconciliation,

discernment and relationship among the delegates who will vote on the future of the denomination

ClergyFrenchye Magee, Associate Pastor

Judy Zabel, Senior PastorJim McChesney, Pastoral Care/Visitation

Ministry StaffRick Belbutoski, Director of Youth &

Young Adult MinistriesLynne Carroll, Director of Children &

Family MinistriesDonald Livingston, Principal Organist

Michelle Gehrz, Assistant OrganistMary Martin, Director of Dignity Center &

Outreach UnitedMark Squire, Director of Music & Fine Arts

Certified Lay Minister Becky Boland

Twin Cities District Superintendent

Dan Johnson

Minnesota Area BishopBruce R. Ough

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church511 Groveland Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55403www.haumc.org

612-871-5303

We Take the Word Into the World

The Acolytes lead us in carrying the light of Christ into the world.

+Hymn The Children Come Finlandia

The children come, not sure where they are going;Some little ones have seen their siblings die.

They’ve traveled north—a tide that keeps on growing,A stream of life beneath the desert sky.

Their welcome here? Detention, overflowing.O Lord of love, now hear your children’s cry!

The children come in search of something better;They’ve traveled here with nothing in their hands.

On one boy’s belt, a number carved in leatherLeads to a phone, a brother here, a plan.

They come alone—or sometimes band together;They bring a plea that we will understand.

O Christ our Lord, you welcomed in the stranger;You blessed the children, telling them to stay.

Be in the desert, with the tired and injured;Be at the border where they are afraid.

Be on each bus where children sense the danger,As angry crowds are shouting, “Go away!”

God, let each one know justice, peace and welcome—And may your gift of mercy start with me.

For unto such as these belongs your kingdom,And in each child, it is your face we see.

May we, your church, respond in truth and action,And with you, Lord, say, “Let them come to me.”

+ Benediction

Postlude Concerto II in A minor BWV 593 I. Allegro J. S. Bach Donald Livingston, Principal Organist

The Sanctuary flowers are given by Bobbie Keller in loving memory of her parents,Sue and Dick Keller, who were married at HAUMC 77 years ago on January 23.

Today, January 12, would have been Sue Keller’s 100th birthday.

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