Worship Bulletin - Holman United Methodist Church

HOLMAN
Church of the Bells
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3320 West Adams Boulevard  Los Angeles  California  90018
Phone: (323) 731-7285  Fax: (323) 731-2609
Email: [email protected]  www.holmanumc.com
Visit us on – Facebook: HolmanChurch  Twitter: @HolmanUMC
REV. KELVIN SAULS, Senior Pastor
REV. ALLISON MARK, Associate Pastor
MIN. MARGUERITE PHILLIPS, Minister of Congregational Care Ministries
REV. OLIVER BUIE, Minister of Community Engagement
REV. JAMES M. LAWSON, JR., Pastor Emeritus
15th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – AUGUST 28, 2016
Let mutual
Love continue.
Hebrews 13:1
The 11:00 a.m. Worship Celebration is broadcast LIVE on KJLH Radio Free 102.3 FM
and worldwide on www.kjlhradio.com
TODAY’S RADIO BROADCAST MINISTRY IS IN THANKSGIVING FOR
OUR HOLMAN MUSIC & ARTS MINISTRY
We give thanks for the commitment of time and gifts of the leaders and members
of our choirs, dance ministry, and our musicians who give honor and praise to God
as they lead us in worship and serve as partners in ministry.
“Corporate worship is a regular gracious reminder that it's not about you.
You've been born into a life that is a celebration of another.”
Paul David Tripp
1945-2016
FROM FAITHFULNESS to FRUITFULNESS:
Making a Commitment to Improvement through Alignment and Involvement
"Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.
And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds,
not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another,
and all the more as you see the Day approaching" (Hebrews 10:23-25).
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WORSHIP CELEBRATION
PRELUDE
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Robert Johnson, Jr.
“Faithful Is Our God”
Hezekiah Walker
CENTERING MOMENT
Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do.
Hebrews 13:18 (NLT)
GREETING
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*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Holy God, we praise you as the one who is the same yesterday, today and forever.
People: Your yearning to shower blessings on your people has not changed.
Leader: As you delivered the people of old from slavery in Egypt,
People: So you deliver us from whatever enslaves us through the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ.
Leader: He endured death so that he could nourish us with the sweetest gift of all—his life.
People: Accept our praise and adoration, we pray,
ALL:
For we offer them in Jesus’ name and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen
*CELEBRATION OF PRAISE & WORSHIP
Praise Team & Congregation
“Let It Rise”
William Murphy
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the glory of the Lord rise among us
Let the praises of our King rise among us
Let it rise; Oh, let it rise
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the songs of the Lord rise among us
Let the joy of our King rise among us
Let it rise; Oh, let it rise
“Holiness / Take My Life”
Micah Stampley
Holiness, holiness,
is what I long for
Holiness is what I need
Holiness, holiness
is what you want from me
Faithfulness, faithfulness
is what I long for
Faithfulness is what I need
Faithfulness, Faithfulness
is what you want from me
Righteousness, righteousness
is what I long for
Righteousness is what I need
Righteousness, righteousness
is what you want from me
[Chorus:]
Take my mind and mold it; take my heart transform it
Take my will conform it; to yours, to yours, oh Lord
*OPENING PRAYER
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE & PASSING OF THE PEACE (8:00 AM)
“I Command My Soul”
Choir and Congregation
Bishop Neil C. Ellis
I command my soul
to bless the Lord;
I command my voice
to sing His praise;
I command my hands
to give Him praise;
I command my feet
to leap for joy;
Soul, bless the Lord!
Voice, sing His praise!
Hands, give Him praise!
Feet, leap for joy!
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
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Joyful Noise Summer Choir
“Majesty”
Byron Cage
* Congregation please rise as you are able.
*** Worshipers may enter.
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*SCRIPTURE
HEBREWS 13:1-8, 15-16
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Liturgist: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God!
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
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Joyful Noise Summer Choir
“Amazing”
Sandra Gray, soloist
SERMON
Rev. Allison Mark
“OHHH! SNAP! ARE YOU LIVING FAITHFULLY?!
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP, MEMBERSHIP AND COMPANIONSHIP (ALTAR CALL)
Persons desiring to become disciples of Jesus Christ and/or members of Holman UMC are asked to come
forward and complete a Discipleship / Membership Registration, Intercessory Prayer Card found in the pew
rack. Please place the card in the offering plate and/or bring it with you to the Altar while the choir /
congregation is singing.
Music for Meditation
Joyful Noise Summer Choir
“Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling”
Myron Jackson, soloist
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory
Joyful Noise Summer Choir
“Worship the King”
Byron Cage
*Doxology
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUESTS & VISITORS
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE & PASSING OF THE PEACE (11:00 AM) Choir and Congregation
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MINISTRY (ANNOUNCEMENTS)
*HYMN OF SENDING FORTH AND RECESSIONAL
*BENEDICTION
As we depart worship, wherever you Go, toll YOUR Bell!!
POSTLUDE
Robert Johnson, Jr.
"I Call You Faithful" medley
Donnie McClurkin
PARTICIPATING IN OUR SERVICES TODAY: Rev. Kelvin Sauls, Rev. Allison Mark, Dr. Marguerite Phillips, Rev.
Oliver Buie; Liturgists: (8:00 am) Meredith Barrett-Wilkins, (11:00 am) Lawren Miller Askew; Joyful Noise Summer Choir
directed by Melida Smith Byrd; Robert Johnson, Jr., assistant director and organist; Ricardo L.J. Mowatt, drummer;
Ushers chaired by Gilbert Jones; Acolytes coordinated by Pearline Allison and Muriel Parker; Greeters chaired by
Donna Richardson; Hospitality Ministry coordinated by Sharon Jackson; New Members Ministry chaired by Sharon
Hodgson; Transportation Ministry coordinated by Keith McGruder; Media Ministry: David Sears, Keith McGruder and
Mark Conway.
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HEART TO HEART 
“Do you not know that God
entrusted you with that money
(all above what buys necessities
for your families)
to feed the hungry,
to clothe the naked,
to help the stranger, the widow,
the fatherless;
and, indeed, as far as it will go,
to relieve the wants
of all mankind?
How can you, how dare you,
defraud the Lord,
by applying it
to any other purpose?”
― John Wesley
LET US PRAY FOR THE BEREAVED
MELANIE THOMAS, wife of Bradley Thomas
and daughter-in-law of Mary Thomas, passed
away on August 25th. Funeral arrangements are
pending at this time.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
Elaine D. Moore,
Bradley Thomas and Family,
Mary Thomas and Family,
Quentin Clopton
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
Happy Birthday to our Beloved
Son, Brother and Uncle
ELGIN OLU STAFFORD
If tears could build a stairway
we would walk right to Heaven and bring you
home! Your spirit lives forever in our hearts.
FROM YOUR LOVING FAMILY
AT HOME & ABROAD
In Celebration of our
YOUNG PEOPLE
as they journey through
a new school year,
and our
TEACHERS AND PARENTS
as they recommit to making a difference
in the lives of our young people.
“Education is a shared commitment between
dedicated teachers, motivated students and
enthusiastic parents with high expectations.”
Bob Beauprez
“Hospitality is the practice of God's welcome
by reaching across difference to participate in God's actions
bringing justice and healing to our world in crisis.”
― Letty M. Russell
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 THIS WEEK AT HOLMAN 
AUGUST 28 TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
 FELLOWSHIP HOUR, 9:30 am, L.L. White Hall
 Adults Church School, 9:45 am:
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY, Love Educ. Bldg., Room 5
BOOK TALK – JLMP Bldg., Rm. 204
currently reading: "Where Do We Go From Here:
Chaos or Community?" by Martin Luther King, Jr.
 Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 10 am, Johnson Chapel
 FELLOWSHIP HOUR, 12:30 pm, L.L. White Hall
 In HIS Steps Dance Ministry Rehearsal, 1:30 pm, Sanctuary
MONDAY
 INTERCESSORY PRAYER MINISTRY
– 7 am (Mon. Wed. Fri.) Join us on the PHONE PRAYER LINE
from any location for a time of prayer & encouragement.
Call (605) 475-3270; Code 528519#, then 1
 Storehouse is open (for the needy),
1 pm – 3 pm (Mon. Wed. & Fri.), Love Educ. Bldg.
 Focus Point Study Group, 6:30 pm, Crockett Library
Currently doing Bible study series
based on the film “WAR ROOM”
 Security Task Force Committee, 7 pm, Woodson Parlor
TUESDAY
 Banners & Paraments Ministry, 10 am, Room 203
 LINE DANCING (Health & Wellness Ministry)
5 pm, L.L. White Hall (fee applies: $5)
 PEC Meeting, 6:30 pm, Room 204
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WEDNESDAY
Prayer Shawl Ministry, 12 pm, Crockett Library
Sports Ministry (Table Tennis), 5 pm, L.L. White Hall
Another Chance Recovery Ministry, 7 pm, Room 203
Disciple II Bible Study, 6:30 pm, Crockett Library
Disciple I Bible Study, 7 pm, Room 204
Jubilant Voices Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, Johnson Chapel
THURSDAY
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Banners & Paraments Ministry, 10 am, Room 203
BIBLE STUDY, 12 pm, Crockett Library
In HIS Steps Dance Ministry Rehearsal, 6 pm, Sanctuary
Holman Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 pm, Bowick Music Room
FRIDAY
 FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER, Share & Communion Service,
7 am, Johnson Chapel
SATURDAY
 SATURDAY MORNING PRAISE & WORSHIP,
7 am, Johnson Chapel. All are welcome!
Join us and experience your blessing!
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 N.O.W. MINISTRIES MEETING,
9 am, Crockett Library
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SEE SOMETHING –— SAY SOMETHING
SECURITY TIP
Trust your instincts.
If a situation or encounter with a stranger becomes
uncomfortable or feels wrong, remain calm, immediately
leave the person and report your concerns to the
Security Guard or anyone in authority.
(Elton—Security Guard; Gilbert—Usher Board;
or Pastoral Group).
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MINISTRY AND MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEEKLY HEALTH TIP:
Use of a salt shaker is not the main
cause of too much sodium in your diet.
Over 75% of dietary sodium comes from
eating packaged and restaurant foods.
Check the labels and ask for nutritional facts! You don't want to
consume your daily recommended sodium in one meal or snack.
HOLMAN UMC IS REOPENING ITS
BOOKSTORE AND WE’RE HOSTING
A PRE-LAUNCH SALE
OF OUR CURRENT INVENTORY!
The grand reopening is tentatively
scheduled for January 2017. In the
meantime, we invite you to come out and
support the bookstore as we host a pre-launch sale of inventory
available right now. The sale of the current inventory items will
serve as seed funds used to restock the bookstore. Look for
items such as greeting cards (on sale for $1.00) and gifts, as well
as books of course! We’ll be in L.L. White Fellowship Hall after
the 8:00 am and 11:00 am services. Come check us out!
FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER SERVICE – We meet on Friday
mornings at 7 am in the Johnson Chapel for a time of
Intercessory Prayer for our Holman Church family, reflection on
our scripture for upcoming Sunday, and Holy Communion.
SATURDAY MORNING PRAISE & WORSHIP – Join us every
Saturday at 7 am in the Johnson Chapel for a time of meditation
and praise, using music to center you and experience that
one-on-one connection with the Holy Spirit.
IN HIS STEPS LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY – Are you
interested in joining this ministry, or just learning more about
praise dancing? Well, we have scheduled a time for you!!
Join our dance ministry director, Stephen Semien, today
(August 21), from 1:30 pm to 3 pm in the Sanctuary.
Prospective and current members are welcome – or you can
come just to learn more about movement of the body in dance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stephen
Semien at [email protected].
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM 2016 – 2017
It’s time to sign up for Disciple Bible Study classes for
the program year 2016-2017. We will have tables on the
patio to register for classes after both services TODAY.
We will continue to have classes offered on levels from Disciple I
through Disciple IV. Classes will begin during September. Mark
your calendars. If you have any questions, please contact your
teacher from last year or call the church office and leave a
message for Beverly Davis or Anslyene Lloyd. We are looking
forward to another exciting year of Disciples at Holman!!
Beverly Davis and Anslyene Lloyd
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When you cut God out of the equation,
you cut the power out.
Rev. Carolyn Habersham
CHILDREN’S CHURCH SCHOOL
is on break for the month of August.
Parents, we encourage you to have your
children join you in the Sanctuary
and share the worship experience!
SEE YOU ON SEPTEMBER 4th!!!!
Blessings,
DEBORAH A. MITCHELL
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
[email protected]
CHERUB CHOIR
REHEARSAL @ 10 am in
JOHNSON CHAPEL!
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Are you between the
ages of 13 & 18?
 Looking for a space with other young people?
 Want to talk about what is going
on in your world?
Join us for Youth Church on 1st-3rd Sundays
@ 8 AM in Room 8 of the Love Educ. Bldg.
Voices of Harmony
All youth are invited to join us 2nd – 3rd Sundays
@ 10 am for rehearsals! We sing on 4th Sundays!
Join us in giving God your praise in song!!!
Choir on break for August! See you on 9/11!
Zaneta Smith and or Joe Luckett
Youth Ministry Directors
[email protected], Instagram @therealhyp
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ADMINISTRATIVE
MEETING DATES
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
CIRCLE OF CARE
MINISTRIES
 N.O.W. MINISTRIES
 Saturday, September 3, 2016
9:00 am, Crockett Library
 Review of 2015 Budget
& Preparation for 2016 Budget
 Alignment of Ministries
 Ministry Fundraising
Policies & Planning
 Saturday, November 12, 2016
9:00 am, Room TBD
There is always a place to serve.
For questions or interest in Holman
Congregational Care Ministries, please contact
Min. Marguerite Phillips in the Church office at
323.731.7285 or 323.250.9580.
 CHURCH COUNCIL
 Saturday, October 1, 2016
9:00 am, Crockett Library
 Tuesday, December 13, 2016
7:00 pm, Room TBD
 STAFF PASTOR PARISH
RELATIONS COMMITTEE (SPPRC)
 2nd Tuesdays, 7 pm
 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 3rd Tuesdays, 7 pm
 FINANCE COMMITTEE
 4th Tuesdays, 7 pm
HOLMAN FACILITY UPDATE
In an effort to streamline our scheduling and
coordinate effective our maintenance, we are
implementing the following.
 L.L. White Hall will close on Sundays at
3 pm unless there is a scheduled event.
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The Holman campus will close on Sundays
at 4 pm, unless there is a scheduled
event beyond that time. This includes the
parking lot.
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All cars parked on the lot after 4 pm, without
prior permission, will be locked in and access
will not be available until Monday morning.
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Use of all rooms on campus MUST be
reserved through the church office. Please
contact Bettye Fontenot, our Operations
Manager, by phone or email,
[email protected] for scheduling.
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All facility requests and coordination are to
be arranged through the church office.
Please contact Bettye Fontenot, our
Operations Manager, on these matters.
Thanks for your cooperation on these matters.
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AFTER THE SERMON
FAITH FORMATION IN ACTION
Living Our Social Gospel
Our featured presenters and community
resource representatives have worked with
youth, individuals, families and communities
grieving from suicide and traumatic death in a
vast range of contexts. They represent a
diversity of religions, educational and
professional backgrounds and have been
providing caring presence to individuals,
families and communities that identify with
varying traditions.
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In addition, one will have the opportunity to
become familiar with organizations that offer a
variety of services and healing work.
The symposium is Holman’s first activity in a
series of future anticipated events to address
these issues.
We invite anyone who has experienced a loss
to join us on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,
2016 for a half day of conversations about
grief, from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm.
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SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
Worship Celebration
Faithful living calls us to real living
in this world. And both in the first century
and today, there is almost nothing more
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2016
real than how we approach money, sex,
8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
and people who aren’t “from here,” whether
because they came from somewhere else,
or because they had been prisoners. If we
are to be faithful, or as Hebrews 13:1 says,
we are to “let mutual love continue”
“OHHH! SNAP!
(NRSV); the real test will come in how we
treat money, sex, and displaced people.
ARE YOU LIVING FAITHFULLY?!”
But these are not rules we hear once and
can automatically live by.
SCRIPTURE
As we practice faithful living through a
Wesleyan theology, we are reminded that
HEBREWS 13:1-8, 15-16
our faith is a transformational process that
evolves as our relationship with Christ
Rev. Allison Mark
changes. Practicing faithful living means
trial and error, being open to different
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perspectives, hearing the Word and then
taking action.
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Are you paying attention to where
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Christ is working in your life? What are we,
as individuals and community doing to
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make changes, adapt, and live faithfully
in God's world?
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SERMON NOTES
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KING AHEAD
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16 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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Sunday, September 4, 2016
HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY
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Rev. Kelvin Sauls
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17 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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Sunday, September 11, 2016
HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY
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Rev. Kelvin Sauls
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Lord God,
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Our hands are open to you.
Our ears are listening to you.
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Our eyes are watching you.
Our hearts are trying
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to beat with yours.
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us and love others
Inspiring the world as passionate followers of Jesus Christ
through us today.
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so all may experience God’s life-giving love.
Amen.
Cal-Pac UMC Annual Conference – Vision Statement
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