UNIVERSITY PARK

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

November 20, 2016

INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL INTERGENERATIONAL INTERFAITH

Blue Thanksgiving

11:00 AM Order of Worship November 20, 2016

Sanctuary

PRELUDE Sing To The Lord Robert Sterling

GATHERING TO WORSHIP

INVOCATION Rev. Valerie Jackson

*CALL TO WORSHIP Heidi Frazier

Leader: In the midst of difficulty, the Lord sets a table of rejoicing for us.

All: Though the world seems focused on turmoil, yet will we praise God!

Leader: Our lives should be witnesses to God’s goodness and power.

All: Our hearts should encompass compassion and service to God’s people.

Help us to be your workers and witnesses in today’s world, O Lord.

Enable us to be faithful and strong for you. Amen.

(Call to Worship #4. Ministry Matters - Thanksgiving Sunday Year C. October 2013)

*HYMN 694 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come St. George’s Windsor

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Debby Lawrence

*PASSING OF THE PEACE: Greet one another saying: “Peace be with you.”

“And also with you.”

HEARING THE WORD

CHORAL INTROIT

SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 1:68-79 Heidi Frazier

Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words.

All: Thanks be to God.

CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION

ANTHEM Sing to the Lord of Harvest Healey Willan

[text: J.S.B. Monsell]

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 66 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Lauda Anima MESSAGE Tis The Season of Gratitude Rev. Jackson

Blue Thanksgiving

8:30 AM Order of Worship November 20, 2016

Wasser Chapel

PRELUDE Duncannon Tune Prelude William Kirkpatrick

INVITATION TO WORSHIP Rev. Valerie Jackson

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: In the midst of difficulty, the Lord sets a table of rejoicing for us.

All: Though the world seems focused on turmoil, yet will we praise God!

Leader: Our lives should be witnesses to God’s goodness and power.

All: Our hearts should encompass compassion and service to God’s people.

Help us to be your workers and witnesses in today’s world, O Lord.

Enable us to be faithful and strong for you. Amen.

(Call to Worship #4. Ministry Matters - Thanksgiving Sunday Year C. October 2013)

SHARING/PASSING OF THE PEACE Greet the person next to you with the words, “Peace be with you.”

The response is “And also with you.”

*HYMN 694 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come St. George’s Windsor

READING OF THE WORD: Luke 1:68-79 Duane Buys

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.

SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER

OFFERING OFFERTORY HYMN 66 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Lauda Anima OFFERTORY PRAYER Andrea Bobotis

MESSAGE Tis The Season of Gratitude Rev. Jackson

Blue Thanksgiving

*CLOSING HYMN 102 Now Thank We All Our God Nun Danket

BENEDICTION *Response Hymn 143 On Eagle’s Wings Joncas

POSTLUDE Glory To His Name John H. Stockton

*Please stand as able Acolyte: Zach Long

PENIEL The PlACe WHere wE COnNECT aND wReStLe wiTh GOD

WASSER CHAPEL - 10:30 AM

November 20, 2016

Learning to Appreciate “Otherness”

Matthew 25: 34-45

“It is true that we are all in this together. It is equally true that we spend most of our lives in “tribes” or lifestyle enclaves—and that thinking of the world in terms of “us” and “them” is one of the many limitations of the human mind. The good news

is that “us and them” does not have to mean “us versus them.” - Parker J. Palmer, Healing the Heart of Democracy

Liza Stoltz Hanson

Worship crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson: Denton Hanson: Kevin Garman: Brittany Collins: Chris Beeson:

Chelsea Pearson Matthew Green and Jessica Carmer

JOURNEY WITH US UPark Christian Education Classes– 9:30 AM

Class Description Where

CORNERSTONE II This class is geared to families with young children, but is

open to all. Family topics are generally discussed with an

emphasis on sharing and fellowship. Led by

Jeremy & Amy Long.

November 20: BELIEF– The Seekers

November 27: Because of Bethlehem

Cornerstone

Lounge

COVENANT

BIBLE STUDY

An in-depth group Bible study in which participants read and

discuss the Bible together, learning how to love God—and

each other—better. The first 8 week session which started

Sept. 25, will be led by Rev. Jackson. November 20: Logic of the Cross

November 27: Covenant Renewal

Conference Room

JOURNEYS IN

FAITH

Come join us for some lively discussion. Facilitated by

Les Law and Richard Nelson.

November 20: Discernment of the Lord’s Prayer

November 27: Living the Question- “Painting the Stars,

Science, Religion, and Evolving Faith”

Bryan’s Room

YOUNG ADULT

BIBLE STUDY

All young adults are welcome to join Drs. Edward and

Gladys Antonio who will lead us in discussion.

Osborne Parlor

SPECIAL NEEDS

JOURNEYS IN

FAITH

Young adults with Special Needs can participate in a short

worship service by lighting candles, reading

scripture, sharing, and singing. Led by Hope Law.

Classroom

YOUTH CLASSES

6th - 12th GRADE

Youth Sunday School Class will be split. 6th-8th grade will

meet in B03 with Bethany Hader. 9th-12th grade will meet in

the Youth Lounge with Barb Eulenstein.

6th-8th grade:

B03

9th-12th grade :

Youth Lounge

CHILDREN’S

CLASSES

All children from preschool to grade five are asked to meet in

the Music/Movement room. They are dismissed to their re-

spective areas after a short music time.

Music/ Movement

Room (Top floor)

CHILDCARE Quality care for newborns to three year olds provided by

Barbara P. Walker, Brittany Yepson, and Genesis Hallam

Nursery

8:15am-12:15pm

CHILDREN’S

CHURCH

Children aged 3.5-3rd grade will gather following the Chil-

dren’s Message at the 8:30am & 11:00am services. Provided

by Hannah Westra and Meg Henry

Noakes Hall

Immediately after

Children’s Time

in each service

THIS WEEK AT UNIVERSITY PARK UMC DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Sunday

November 20

Food For All

8:30am

8:45am

9:30am

10:30am

10:30am

11:00am

12:00pm

6:00pm

Informal Service

Choristers: 2nd-5th grade

Sunday School: Children thru Adult

Choristers: 4 years -1st grade

Peniel Service

Traditional Service

Food For All

Sunday Night Ticket AA

Wasser Chapel

Music Room

Education Rooms

Music Room

Wasser Chapel

Sanctuary

Lobby

East Fellowship Hall

Monday

November 21

10:30am

12:00pm

1:30pm

6:00pm

8:00pm

8:00pm

Gentle Yoga with Kate

Chair Yoga

Knitting or Knot

Meditation/Mindfulness Class

Group 13 AA

Stepping Stones Al-Anon

Prayer Book: #1, page 23, Year A

Noakes Hall

Evanston Center

Cornerstone II

Evanston Center

East Parlor

Osborne Parlor

Tuesday

November 22

10:00am

1:00pm

1:00pm

6:00pm

7:00pm

7:00pm

Men’s Fellowship Group

ESL Bible Study with Peggy

Disciple Bible Study

A Child’s Song Piano II

BMCM Meditation

Troop 5

Osborne Parlor

Bride’s Room

Cornerstone II

East Parlor

Osborne Parlor

Noakes Hall, B03

Wednesday

November 23

8:00pm Forgiveness Al-Anon

OFFICES CLOSED

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

East Parlor

Thursday

November 24

10:00am Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

OFFICES CLOSED

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Central Christian Church

3690 Cherry Creek S Drive

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Friday

November 25

OFFICES CLOSED

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Saturday

November 26

7:45am

8:30am

FA in Recovery

Chrismon Tree Decorating

East Parlor

Sanct. & Wasser Chapel

Sunday

November 27

First Sunday

of Advent

8:30am

8:45am

9:30am

10:30am

10:30am

11:00am

6:00pm

Informal Service

Choristers: 2nd-5th grade

Sunday School: Children thru Adult

Choristers: 4 years -1st grade

Peniel Service

Traditional Service

Sunday Night Ticket AA

Wasser Chapel

Music Room

Education Rooms

Music Room

Wasser Chapel

Sanctuary

Osborne Parlor

THIS WEEK AT UNIVERSITY PARK UMC

*For a complete list of events coming up, please visit our website:

www.universityparkumc.org

2017 Messenger Announcement Deadlines:

The following are the due dates for the Messenger for the 2017 calendar year.

Early submissions via email are encouraged, but nothing will be accepted

after the close of business on the due date. Thank you for your contributions!

January 2017 Messenger: Due by December 15th, 2016

February 2017 Messenger: Due by January 15th, 2017

March 2017 Messenger: Due by February 15th, 2017

April 2017 Messenger: Due by March 15th, 2017

May 2017 Messenger: Due by April 15th, 2017

June 2017 Messenger: Due by May 15th, 2017

July 2017 Messenger: Due by June 15th, 2017

August 2017 Messenger: Due by July 15th, 2017

September 2017 Messenger: Due by August 15th, 2017

October 2017 Messenger: Due by September 15th, 2017

November 2017 Messenger: Due by October 15th, 2017

December 2017 Messenger: Due by November 15th, 2017

Yes, it’s that time again!

Leaves are changing, families calling to make plans, kids making decorations…But what if

there were no food?

This Thanksgiving, for many reasons, not every family will gather around a delicious meal

with all the trimmings. But you can help! Denver Urban Matters and YOUR youth group are

collecting these food items to create Thanksgiving meals for families who would otherwise go

without:

Boxed Stuffing, Gravy (can or mix), 2 Cans Green Beans, 2 Cans Corn, Crunchy Fried

Onions, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Sweet Potatoes (can or box), Canned Cranberries,

Fruit Cocktail, Jell-O, Pie Filling,

Pie Crust (pre-made or mix)

$10 Grocery Gift Card for the purchase of a turkey, please purchase this

from the UMW at the front desk

Food For All is TODAY! Please bring your items to church today and the youth will deliver

them to DenUm. Thank You!

King Soopers and Safeway/Albertsons gift

cards are available each Sunday at the re-

ception desk.

When reloaded at the store, UMW re-

ceives 5% from King Soopers and 3%

from Albertsons/Safeway.

We all purchase groceries, so help out

with missions at the same time!

$10 Grocery Gift Card for the purchase

of a turkey, please purchase this from

the UMW at the front desk

The UPark UMW will be hosting its annual Cookie

Sale on Sunday, December 11, 2016.

Church members bake home made goodies, deliver

them to the church on Saturday, December 10, and we

sell them on Sunday with 100% of the profits going

toward the 2017 UPUMC Guatemala mission.

So dust off your favorite recipes and get ready to

bake! Questions? contact Amy Long at

amywlong@gmail.com

Food For All 2016!

GET INVOLVED!

Grocery Cards Calling All Bakers!

Warren Village is eagerly preparing for the 29th annual Holiday Shop on

December 10. Each year, Warren Village takes in donations of new gifts

and recruits hundreds of volunteers to give our families a truly special holi-

day experience. Here At University Park we can participate by one of

three ways:

*Gifts in Kind: New unwrapped gifts for both adults and children.

A Wish List is on the bulletin board by the water fountain.

*Volunteering: Also on the bulletin board is a list of

Volunteer Opportunities and descriptions. Holiday Shop is suitable for fam-

ilies as well as individuals over 14 years of age. Please visit the website to

sign-up to volunteer at www.warrenvillage.org/holidayshop

*Monetary donations: Also welcome are monetary donations and

gift cards to help make Holiday Shop a Success.

A container will be available for collections to be taken to Warren Village

by December 2nd.

Wrapping paper and supplies are welcomed as gifts are wrapped after the choosing.

Check the sales and purchase!!

Thus far this year we have recycled approximately

615 pounds worth of aluminum cans;

for a total of $274.00.

We send these funds to the Children’s Hospital

Chaplaincy department to supply Bibles for patients

and their families including

Spanish Bibles and to supply other

reading materials for their mobile

interfaith book cart.

PLEASE ONLY BRING

ALUMINUM SODA CANS.

29th Annual Warren Village Christmas Shop

Kids For Cans Interfaith

Thanksgiving

When: November 24th at 10:00 AM

Where: Central Christian Church

3690 Cherry Creek South Drive

Celebrate the 140th anniversary of Denver

Metro's Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.

The Interfaith Thanksgiving Service repre-

sents more than a dozen different faith

communities. The service rotates to various

locations each year and draws over 700

people. The service lasts about an hour and

will be followed by a cookies and punch

reception.

When: Sunday, December 4th, at 7pm, at

Where: Christ Church United Methodist, 690 Colorado Blvd, Denver.

A light reception will follow.

Make no mistake, AIDS Is Not Over Yet! And it is not limited to one community, but

affects us all. We know globally HIV/AIDS is still a devastating community health

crisis that is not over.

Join The United Methodist Rocky Mountain Conference and many others in promoting and sponsoring

this event. Individuals and congregations contributing $100 or more in advance will be listed as Spon-

sors. Funds will be used to cover expenses of food, publicity, security, and musicians with the remaining

funds divided equally between two projects: (1) It Takes A Village, an African-American AIDS out-

reach in Aurora, Colorado, and (2) AIDS Field Worker, promoting AIDS prevention and treatment in

Nairobi, Kenya.

Sponsorships are at the following levels:

Diamond Sponsor- $1000 or more

Gold Sponsor- $500 or more

Silver Sponsor - $100 or more

Your involvement is an important statement to the community that we have not forgotten those whom

have died, and that we stand in solidarity with the living. Please contact Rev. Dr. Youngsook Kang’s

office, to indicate your support and presence in worship, youngsook@rmcumc.com. Send contributions

and sponsorships to the Rocky Mountain Conference Office, c/o World AIDS Day Service, 6110 Green-

wood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4803.

World AIDS Day Service

Advent Resources Next Sunday, November 27 is the first Sunday of Advent. The Spiritual Life Committee has chosen

two devotional resources to focus on the anticipation of the Advent Season. Living the Gospel Life

seeks to equip, challenge, and inspire Christians who are on a MISSION. It is an exciting and even holy

endeavor. From the moment it was revealed, Jesus’ ministry was a ministry of action: announcing, re-

leasing, healing, enlightening, freeing, and proclaiming. Jesus calls us to participate in this mission dur-

ing this Advent season through the inspiration of the daily devotionals in this resource.

Waiting for God with Henri J.M. Nouwen offers writings by Nouwen to inspire us to wait with active

minds, bodies, and spirits. Nouwen says, “A waiting person is someone who is present to the moment,

believing that this moment is the moment.” The waiting can offer many new possibilities for a relation-

ship with God that will transform us and our lives during the coming year. Look for these resources in

the lobbies of the sanctuary and chapel. Enjoy the waiting and anticipation.

SILENT PRAYER CHORAL INTERCESSORY PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER 895

OFFERING

We give in gratitude for the blessings of our life and for making a better world.

OFFERTORY PRAYER Janet Wolfer

OFFERTORY A Joyful Psalm Daniel Moe

[text: Psalm 95]

*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 Heidi Frazier

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.

*HYMN 102 Now Thank We All Our God Nun Danket

*BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson

CHORAL RESPONSE

POSTLUDE Nun Danket Alle Gott Wilbur Held

*Please stand as able.

Assisting in Worship

Greeters: Dennis Baldwin, Barbara Baldwin, John Spangler, George Gramer

Ushers: David Rankin, Phil Laramore, Carole Rollins, Marilyn Meredith, Bob Wilson

Acolytes: Evan Brown & Sean Flynn

Sanctuary flowers today are given by Richard and Janet Nelson in honor of their 54th anniversary.

Childcare is available in our nursery.

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

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 80210

(303) 722-7217 evanstoncenter@gmail.com

www.evanstoncenter.com

Vision: A community of Disciple leaders who practice stewardship and hospitality as we engage each other and the world around us.

Core Values: Inclusive, Intergenerational, Interfaith, International

STAFF Reverend Dr. Valerie Jackson

Reverend Debby Lawrence

Duane Buys

Hannah Westra

Liza Stoltz Hanson

Liza Stoltz Hanson & Denton Hanson

Kevin Garman

JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown

Renae Gudvangen

Jessica Carmer

Marilyn Stranske

Sandy Schumm

Josh Rousis

Bethany Hader

Jenna Clark

Larry Grauberger

Jo and Jim Morgan

MaryAnn Buys

Senior Pastor

Associate Pastor of Congregational Care

Director of Christian Education

Assistant to Christian Education

Director of Foundation Campus Ministry

Peniel Leaders

Program Director of Evanston Center/Peniel Band

Director of Music/Organist

Assistant Organist/Pianist

UPark UMC Administrative Assistant

Evanston Center Administrative Assistant

Bookkeeper

Custodian/Resident Caretaker

Youth Assistant

Interim Chorister Director

Lay Leaders

Lay Leaders

Wedding Coordinator