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July 30, 2017
First United Methodist Church of Riverside4845 Brockton Avenue • Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 683-7831 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.firstchurchriverside.org
Rev. Ji Tai (J. T.) Kim, Senior Pastor
July 30, 2017 8th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 AM
VBS Celebration Sunday Welcome! We’re glad you’re here.
Please sign in using the attendance books along the center aisles.
PRElUdE: “Romance” david lines, Pianist
traditional Spanish arr. by Michael Scott
lighTing oF ThE AlTAR CAndlES Acolytes
Enter with the symbol of the light of Christ
MoMEnTS oF WElCoME: loretta Cudney, lay leader
greeting guests Registration Announcements Peace
* TRiniTy BEllS (Stand as you are able)
* CAll To WoRShiP harlee and Cheyanne Johnson
leader: god gives life, love, and all that is good.
People: We thank God for the good gifts that He gives us each day.
leader: god gives us comfort.
People: Gracias!
leader: god gives us patience.
People: Gracias!
leader: god gives us peace.
People: Gracias!
leader: god gives us love.
People: Gracias!
leader: god gives us joy.
People: Gracias!
leader: All that is good comes from above.
All: Thank you, God, for giving us good gifts. Amen!
* oPEning hyMn #377 “It is Well with My Soul” All
led by david lines and The Response
2017 “PASSPoRT To PERU” VBS CElEBRATion
ThE ChURCh AT PRAyER Rev. J. T. Kim, Senior Pastor
ShARing oF JoyS And ConCERnS
ChURCh PRAyER
ThE loRd’S PRAyER
* goSPEl REAding Matthew 13:44-46 English: Jules Ream
Spanish: Arline Ream
[The Parables of the hidden Treasure and the Pearl of great Value]
(The New Testament, page 14 nRSV)
leader: This is the gospel of Christ!
All: Glory to You, O Christ! Amen.
Solo “A Prayer for You” Katelyn Matson
by Fred W. Sparrow
SERMon “TREASURE HUNT” Rev. J. T. Kim
Senior Pastor
* hyMn oF dEdiCATion “Trading My Sorrows” All
led by The Response
inViTATion To ThE oFFERing
(Pastor) god’s kingdom is like treasure hidden in a field. Through today’s of-
fering, we can help others find treasure in their lives—treasure that is there
only through our giving. Come enter into the mystery of kingdom building
and treasure hunting as we collect today’s offering.
(All) Amen!
oFFERing
oFFERToRy “Duo” david lines, organist
by Antonio de Cabezon
* doxology All
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* PRAyER oF ThAnKSgiVing Rev. J. T. Kim
* SEnding hyMn “My Lighthouse” All
led by The Response
* BEnEdiCTion Rev. J. T. Kim
PoSTlUdE david lines, organist
“Fanfare” from Sixth double Concerto
by Antonio Soler
* dEnoTES STAnd AS yoU ARE ABlE.
The flowers on the Altarare in Celebration of
Vacation Bible School 2017and all the Children and Volunteers
In Our Prayers:
In hospital, Steve draisey (Susan Exon’s brother-in-law)
In convalescent care, Marlene Bardarson, Kirk Ferguson,
Rev. Bob Mayou, Marjorie Souder, Arlene Tillman,
Stewart Thompson
For health and support, david Allen’s mother Micky, lynn Ashworth,
Ali Bankhead, don Blose, Mary Boon, Phyllis Chandler, Ellen Charles,
John Chernik and Family, helen dennington, Maryetta Ferre,
Carolyn german, Aaron gerstner, Kimberly goforth, Jean grout,
Pat Jeffries, Kathy, Barbara Kent, Bill and Mary lou Kerrick,
Judy lamers, Shirley littleton, laurel Mcdonald,
Mcduffie Family, dan Miller, laurel Morgan, natalie, Bill nuchols,
Kay otto, Pia, Brandy Qualtieri, Peggy Ramsay, Reh Family,
Amit Roberts, Chandra Roberts, Madison Salvador, Bob Schiffer,
Micheline Scoggins, Sarah Six, Randy Sosa, Mark Spangler,
Barbara Spencer, Carol Stalder, Charlotte Stevenson,
Ken Sutton Family, Connie & Jim Taylor, lisa Thomas,
Tony Vasquez, Kelly and Kirk Weakly and Family, Sherry Weide,
Myra Williams, Jim Wilson, gerry Wright
“Passport to Peru”
Leaders and Children
Director Emily Setlik
Celebration Leaders Carmen lonsbery, Jennifer Walker
Media Leader Cassie lonsbery
Photographer dan lonsbery
Bible Expeditions Alfredo Cesar, noemie Mutombo
Experience Peru Adelina de Fernandez, Patricia Ream
Experiment in the Andes Paulette Bruggeman, lisa laird
Inca Snacks Patty Binford, Kim Earhart, Patti gardenias
Peru Games Edward Cesar, Jiong li
AlPACAS
leaders Jessie Fuller, William george
Children hannah A., isabella F., natalie K., Aiden o.,
Titus P., lucy S., luke S., Ben S., itsel U., Miletta U.
llAMAS
leader Katrina Zeeb
Children Mazie A., lilly B., Coleman J., Emily K.,
Joanna l., Myles P., Carter P., illan P., Arline R.,
Judah S.
JAgUARS
leader Ruth Walker
Children Reagan d., harlee J., hudson J., Corinne K.,
logan R., nathan R., Kenzie S., Kyle S.,
Sebastian V., lillian Z.
PUMAS
leader lane Calnek
Children Ruben F., Elliott K., Micah l., Jacob S., Riley S.,
Brixton T., Blake V., gabriela V., natalia V.
SAlAMAndERS
leaders Joan Brown, do lee
Children gabriel A., Edwin F., Marcus K., noah l.,
Addison P., Arden P., Mia P., Ronan P.,
Jules R., Sophia T.
TREE FRogS
leader Adriane Walker
Children Alexander A., Camille A., Emerey A.,
Mackenzie J., Jack M., olivia M., Mackenzie P.,
isabella R., Viviana S., Payton W.
yoUTh/TWEEnS
leader lee Ann Salmon
youth/Tweens landon d., logan F., harmoni g., Kyle g.,
Airyn h., Cheyanne J., Matthew M., Kobie R.,
Sophie W.
PRESCHOOL
Directors Alice Musarra, Karen Wilson
Bible Expedition Leader lyn Knowles
Games Leaders Airyn h., Rose Musarra, Sophie Weiss
Nursery Care Leaders Jolie dollar, hope h.
Children James d., Auren F., luke W.
CRoCodilES
leaders Carmen l., gloria Pope
Children lydia F., Adelina J., olivia J., isaac M., Max o.,
Madelyn R., Adam V., Chloe W., liam W.
MonKEyS
leaders Kim Austin, Jennifer W.
Children Jack K., Aaliyah K., Maison K., Jacob o., Max R.,
Addison S., Matthew S., levi S., Jacob W.
PyThonS
leaders Savannah F., Alyssa Tan, leslie Tomlinson
Children Samantha F., Alex J., dahlia M., Savannah S.,
Abigail S., nicole T., Cruz T., lucas T., Connor W.
ToUCAnS
leaders MaryEllen Burch, norma nelson
Children Violet A., Kristin B., Marley d., Adelaide F.,
Boaz P., Andelyn R., gary S., Marisa S., Julie Z.
“Feed the Hunger” Food Bags
The youth and Tweens have filled over 100 “Feed the hungry” food
bags for your cars. They are available in the narthex.
Please donate $5.00 for each bag you take so we can continue this
outreach. Thank you.
Commissioning Service for
Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers
Stephen Ministry, Christian lay caring ministry for those in need, is a
vital part of our congregation’s mission. on August 13 we will commis-
sion our Stephen leaders, david Fraser and Marie Madden, and Stephen
Ministers, lynn Ashworth, Allison george, greg laird, and do lee, to
begin service in our congregation.
Join in the celebration! Come pray for and show your support for this
caring ministry and these gifted people whom god has called and
equipped for this important role in our congregation.
VBS Potluck Today
Please join us today after Worship in Fellowship hall to celebrate Vaca-
tion Bible School. We are inviting the VBS families to attend and hope
that everyone can join us!
LOOKING FOR RINGERS
do you enjoy music? Would you like
the opportunity to play music in our
church? if so, signing up for the bell
choirs can be your opportunity to join
a group of musicians dedicated to
enhancing the worship experience.
no MUSiCAl BACKgRoUnd REQUiREd!
All the bell choirs will be starting rehearsals for the 2017/2018 season
soon and are looking for adults, youth and children to join us.
* Children's chime choir: group meets most Sundays at 9:30 am for ap-
proximately 20 minutes. This group is for children in grades first through
sixth.
* youth Bells: group meets on Sundays at 8:45 am for 30 minutes. This
group is for kids in grades seventh through 12.
* Allegro Ringers: The adult bell choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00
pm for an hour. This group is open to everyone 18 years of age and older.
We have two openings.
Come see me on Sundays oR call the church office for schedule of
rehearsals.
Gayla Lonsbery, Bell Director
Get the Right Size
you can order your First UMC t-shirt until August 27. it will be ready
in time for the Fall Festival. The t-shirt will say “you can’t buy happiness,
but you can be a United Methodist and that’s kind of the same thing” on
the back. A line drawing of our church and the church name will be on
one sleeve. To help make sure you order the correct size, please stop by
the table on the patio on the following dates: July 30, August 13, and
August 27. Shirts are available in the following sizes for you to hold up
next to your shoulders to help determine your correct size.
Mens’: XL, XXL, XXXL
Ladies’: S, M, L, XL
Ladies’ V neck: S, M, L, XL
Shirts are available in many other sizes. Men’s shirts can be purchased
up to size 6xl. Women’s shirts are available to size 4xl. Just look at the
order form to see what sizes are available in the shirt design you prefer.
August 2017
Handcrafters (Asbury)
10:00 AM, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
No Unit Meeting, Almond/Wesleyan Circle Potluck or Citrus Circle
9 Executive Committee, 9:00 am
(Mary’s Kitchen)
HANDCRAFTERS
We will resume our regular
Wednesday, 9:30 am, gathering in the
Asbury Room on August 2. We are
building an interesting inventory of
crafts for our Bazaar (nov. 4). you
are welcome to join us!
Embroiderers are still needed for
our top selling tea-towels. if you are
crafting at home, set aside a few to
donate to the Bazaar. Though the
Bazaar is november 4, we really
have only August and September to
be completing projects, as october is
abuzz with last minute preparations.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
This special meeting is called to
do the necessary planning for the
East district Annual Celebration,
which will be held at our church,
Saturday, September 23. it will be an
exciting day, and lots of planning
and help will be needed to keep the
day running smoothly.
School Supplies
Church & Society/Missions is collecting school sup-
plies for the Family homeless Shelter and for the Salva-
tion Army in Riverside. The School Supplies will be
given to the children as they begin the new school year.
needs list
Backpacks—plain with no themes or characters
Pack of colored pencils
24-count box of crayons
Colored markers
glue sticks
Spiral notebooks, multiple subjects
Ruled notebook paper
#2 pencils
Pocket folders
1-inch binders
Collection boxes are in the church office and narthex
July and August. Please call lisa laird for further infor-
mation at 276-4490.
YOUTH CALENDAR
lifetree Cafe at Arlington UMC
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm— every Thursday evening. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday evening youth activities at the church begin August 27, 6:00
pm. youth Sunday School begins September 10.
Summer Pool days!
Tuesdays, August 2 and August 8
Everyone is welcome!
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Islander Park Pool3794 Mt Vernon Ave/Big Springs Road
Riverside Resident Pricing:
Ages 0-17: $1 Ages 18-54: $2.50 Age 55+: $1.75
It’s Budget Time Again!
Please be thinking about your budget for 2018, and have your
figures in to Becky Ruiz, Finance Manager, by Friday, September 1.
Call, stop by, or e-mail ([email protected]) your budget needs, which
will be presented to Finance.
Fall Festival Saturday, September 30
We are still collecting for the Well-
dressed Scarecrow:
✷ Sturdy sticks, poles, or dowels 3’ to 6’
length.
✷All sizes flannel shirts, jeans or
coveralls
✷heavy twine
✷Solid-color pillowcases, burlap,
t-shirts, etc.
✷gloves
✷hats
you can bring your items to the church office.
Do You Have a Talent to Share?
The grove Care and Wellness has an opportunity to share your time or
talent with the people who live there. They look forward to activities to
enjoy their day, and would love to hear your musical ability (instrument
or voice), magic show, games, or whatever you are able to offer. it can be
a one-time event or an ongoing program.
Please contact the Activities director, nereida, at 951-686-8202 or
Barbara Spencer at 951-224-1965. The grove is located at 3401 lemon St.,
between 4th and 5th St.
This Week at FUMCOR
Sunday, July 30
8:45 am Adult Sunday School
—Adult lounge
10:00 am Worship/VBS Celebration
11:00 am VBS Celebration Potluck
—Fellowship hal
Monday, July 31
Tuesday, August 1
9:00 am Messenger Volunteers
—Mary’s Kitchen
7:00 pm Communications
Committee
—Mary’s Kitchen
Wednesday, August 2
9:30 am handcrafters—Asbury
6:00 pm Sit ‘n Sew Quilters
—Mary’s Kitchen
Thursday, August 3
6:30 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast
—Mary’s Kitchen
7:00 pm lifetree Cafe—Arlington
UMC
Sunday, August 6
8:45 am Adult Sunday School
—Adult lounge
10:00 am Worship/Communion
The ministers of First United Methodist Church of Riverside are its members. Assisting them are Bishop grant J.
hagiya; district Superintendent Jan Wiley, and the church staff: Sr. Pastor, Rev. J. T. Kim; Rev. Roy Riggs, Retired Minis-
ter; office Manager, Becky Ruiz; Secretary, Stephanie Chandler; director of Children’s & Women’s Ministries, Barbara Jo
Wilson; Aldersgate director, yvonne Flagg; organist, david lines; Bell Choirs director, gayla lonsbery; youth/young
Adult director, dr. Kate hunter; lay leader, loretta Cudney; Preschool director, Karen Wilson.