Here - God`s Children MCC
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Here - God`s Children MCC
Order of Worship Band Prelude De Colores . . . . . . . Arr. Douglas Wagner Welcome/Opening Prayer Pastor DeWayne Call to Worship (adapted from Seeking Wisdom by Jann Aldredge-Clanton ) One: Many: One: Many: One: Many: All: Gracious Maker of us all, we commit ourselves to giving mutual respect to everyone in order to help bring peace and understanding among people of different religions, ethnic groups, and cultures. We commit ourselves to celebrating our religious, cultural, and racial diversity and making more opportunities for greater understanding. We commit ourselves to creating dialogue, so that there will be an increase of mutual trust and cooperation among individuals, among communities, and among nations. We commit ourselves to working for justice and freedom for all people, so that there can be true peace in our world. We commit ourselves to forgiving one another for past and present prejudices and injustices. We commit ourselves to supporting one another in our common efforts to overcome all forms of discrimination, hatred, greed, and violence. For how good and pleasant it is when we gather together as sisters and brothers and live together in unity. Praise be to God. Song Bienvenido / Welcome Scripture Reading: John 15:1-8 Alba Villaldama I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. One: Many: May God bless the reading of the Word. Praise be to God. Song Faith Community Prayer Song Mourning Into Dancing Morning Message Gathering Song Offering/DUO Recipient 2 Rev. Ashley Horan ¿Con Que Pagaremos? Arr. . . .Lorie Line Rainbow Health Initiative Pastor DeWayne Offertory Glorious . . . . Martha Munizzi Communion Liturgy Rose Ahmann The Invitation and Sursum Corda One: All: God be with you. And with your spirit. One: All: Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to our God. One: All: Let us give thanks to God. It is right to give thanks and praise to our God. One: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere, to give thanks… ...those around the world who cry out for liberation, we declare in praise… Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy All: Santo, santo, santo. ¡Mi corazón te adora! Mi corazón te sabe decir ¡Santo eres Señor! Holy, holy, holy, My heart, my heart adores You. My heart knows how to say to You, “Holy are You, Lord.” Canción Del Cuerpo De Cristo / Song for the Body of Christ All: One: All: One: All: One:: We come to share our story. We come to break the bread. We come to know our rising from the dead. On the night of his betrayal, Jesus took the bread and broke it. Take and eat, this is my body given for you. Venimos a decir del misterio, y partir el pan de vida. Venimos a saber de nuestra eternidad. Then he took the cup from the table, blessed and passed it to his friends. Take and drink, this is my life-blood poured out for you. We come to share our story. We come to break the bread. We come to know our rising from the dead. Then with and through and in Christ, in the unity of the Spirit. All honor and all glory be unto God. All: Venimos a decir del misterio, y partir el pan de vida. Venimos a saber de nuestra eternidad. One: Glory to God, in whose image we are made, in whom we live and breathe and have our being, and who is present with and among us, forever and always, All: Thanks be to God as we gather together to meet you, to share your meal, to celebrate your love, and to become strengthened to serve you and our neighbor. Hallelujah! Communion Songs Prayer of Thanksgiving Announcements Benediction Closing Song Pescador de hombres / Lord, When you Came Canta aleluya al Señor / Sing Hallelujah De colores / Sing of Colors Dios Bueno es / God is So Good! Rose Ahmann Pastor DeWayne Alba Villaldama and Pastor DeWayne All Around Postlude 3 The Pride Festival Team is fully in gear and looking for your support. The 2015 theme is !!Live and Love Boldly!! Share your best creative ideas for decorating our AGC float. They are also seeking volunteers to lend use of 1) his/her truck/SUV and 2) an 8x12 trailer for a float. Volunteers are also needed to decorate and staff the fabulous AGC Pride festival booth to showcase. And then, in collaboration with The Aliveness Project, volunteers are needed for BINGO in the Park. For more information or to sign up, email the team at [email protected]. And EVERYONE can be part of the AGC parade contingent. MCC Clergy and Lay Delegates to Vote on Elder Nominees Please pray with and for our All God’s Children lay delegates and clergy as they consider the 7 nominees for the position of Elder within the denomination. They include Rev. Pat Bumgardner (USA), Rev. Dr. Margarita Sanchez (PR and Portugal), Rev. Dr. Candace Shultis (USA), Rev. Dwayne Johnson (USA), Rev. InesPaul Baumann (Germany), Nancy Maxwell (USA), and Rev. Tony Freeman (USA). The vote will take place May 6-7. See a lay delegate for more information or read more about the process on the church website. Giving to God: The Bible’s Good News About Living a Generous Life We all know that everything we have is a gift from God. But sometimes it’s hard to know just how to give back to God. Join us for a study of a life of stewardship, exploring and demystifying what is means to live a life of abundance and generosity. We will learn how to embrace stewardship as an act of worship, an expression of faith, and a discipline for spiritual growth. Faithful use of our time, talents, and treasures starts with a deep, satisfying relationship with God, to whom we belong. Please contact the Pastor DeWayne at [email protected] for more information and to reserve your book. Wednesdays: Apr 15th – May 6th @ 6:45PM-7:45PM in our Gathering Space BARE NECESSITIES OF LIFE DRIVE Join in on our New Partnership with Clare Housing! - Beginning in April, All God’s Children will be gathering personal care items for residents of Clare Housing. Once a month, on the Sunday of our Community Meal, please bring personal items to the “Opportunities for Service” table in Ackerman Hall. Please see flyers around the church for a list of items needed. The Sandwich Project - The Sandwich Project is a grass roots volunteer organization dedicated to feeding those less fortunate. AGC is joining this effort by making sandwiches for the homeless! There are 3 ways that you can help-- (1) donate money for sandwich fixings! (2) Help secure donations for the bread, ham, turkey or cheese slices or (3) Come help assemble the sandwiches on May 14th! For more information, please contact Stephanie Meredith at [email protected] or Terrie Crosley at [email protected]. May 14th--The Sandwich Project! 4:30-6:30pm in Ackerman Hall. Join the Hospitality Team! - Do you like food? Do you enjoy people? Come and join the Hospitality Team as a Hospitality Helper. Responsibilities including working with the team to help set up for the Social Hour after worship. You can also support the team by donating food service items. Talk to a member of the Hospitality Team (Della Linse and Nona Savino) if you have questions or want to sign up. Join in the fun of food! 4 Want to Get Your Finances in Order? - AGCMCC is pleased to partner with Thrivent Financial to present to you a valuesbased workshop series, More Than Money Matters, on Saturday, May 16, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Get the tools and resources you need to help you make informed choices about how you share, save and spend. In this valuesbased workshop series, you’ll explore how your values and goals go hand in hand; how to manage the pressures to spend so you can save; and different ways to plan (budget) how you use your money. Sessions include • Setting Goals • Finding Money to Save • Credit and Debt • Budgeting and Communicating. Each session will be 50 minutes long. A complimentary breakfast at 8:30 & lunch/ refreshments at 12:00. To reserve your spot for 1 or all 4 sessions, contact David Coleman at [email protected] or (612) 824-2673. Everything Must Change! - How do the life and teachings of Jesus address the most critical global problems in our world today? In Everything Must Change, you will accompany the author around the world on a search for answers. Along the way you’ll experience intrigue, alarm, challenge, insight, and hope. Mondays April 13th May 25th, 2015 • 6:45 – 8:30pm Events Calendar Sunday, May 3 // // // // // // 8am - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) 9am - Music Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 10am - Cinco de Mayo Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) 11am - Social Hour (Ackerman Hall and Chapel) 11:45am - Praise Team Singers Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 3pm - Revolution - Ages 18-35 (Chapel) Monday, May 4 // 6:45pm - Everything Must Change (Gathering Space) // 7:30pm - NA Support Group (Ackerman Hall) Tuesday, May 5 // 7pm - AA Support Group (Ackerman Hall) Wednesday, May 6 // 6:45pm - Giving to God: Stewardship (Gathering Space) Thursday, May 7 // 3pm - Paul Vogel –Counselor—Drop in Counseling (Second Floor Resource Office) // 6:30pm - Free Rapid HIV Testing (Second Floor Resource Office) // 7:30pm - AA Support Group (Ackerman Hall) Friday, May 8 DUO Fund Saturday, May 9 This month’s DUO Fund contributions will go to Rainbow Health Initiative (RHI). RHI is a community-based nonprofit organization committed to advancing the health and wellness of the LGBTQ communities through research, education and advocacy. Its various programs addresses the significant health disparities facing members of Minnesota’s LGBTQ communities. Now it’s easy to give! - Use Easy Tithe! This online giving option allows you to easily make contributions, track your donations, and arrange to give even when you are away. Make a one-time contribution or a recurring donation, you to control when, how, and how much you donate. Questions? Email Kara Erstad at [email protected]. // // // // // // 8am - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) 9am - Music Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 10am - Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) 11am - Social Hour (Ackerman Hall and Chapel) 11:45am - Praise Team Singers Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 3pm - Revolution - Ages 18-35 (Chapel) Get Married Here! To give now: Snap this QR Code or visit: bit.ly/AGCMCCtithe Monthly Income Financials Sunday, May 10 All God’s Children is available for wedding and reception rental. Once you’ve selected your date, call or email the church office [email protected] to reserve the date and time, and for additional Year To Date - March 2014 March Actual March Budget Actual Budget Variance General Fund $21,264.58 $16,379.00 $50,508.76 $49,136.90 $1,371.86 DUO Fund $1,293.00 N/A $3,486.59 N/A N/A Access. Fund $273.00 $291.00 $524.00 $871.00 -$347.00 Other Income $3,965.85 $3,868.00 $19,700.01 $11,508.00 $8,092.01 Total Income $26,796.43 $20,538.00 $74,219.36 $61,515.90 $12,703.46 Paid Expense $25,907.98 $21,027.44 $66,139.28 $66,985.21 -$845.93 $888.45 -$489.44 $8,080.08 -$5,469.31 $13,549.39 Net 5 Learn & Pray Spiritual S/Heroes May 1: St. Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471) Priest. Thomas was a simple Augustinian monk whose life is not remembered so much as his writings. His best-known work on the spiritual life is The Imitation of Christ, a classic that has been influential among both Protestants and Catholics. He emphasized that our actions are far more important than our knowledge: “At the Day of Judgment we shall not be asked what we have read, but what we have done.” May 6: Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) Naturalist and social critic. While his writings were largely ignored in his lifetime, Thoreau’s thoughts on social justice, freedom, and civil disobedience were to later influence Tolstoy, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King. A fiercely independent nonconformist, he followed no particular religion, but has been described as something of a Taoist sage. His mystical rapture with nature speaks to us today in our ecological concerns. May 8: Blessed Julian of Norwich (1342-1416) Mystic. Few details are known of the life of Dame Julian, a recluse who was famed as a spiritual counselor. She is best known for writing Revelations of Love Divine, the first book written in English by a woman. At the age of 30 she became gravely ill, but recovered following a series of visions of Christ. She spoke of God as our Creator, Protector, and Lover, and wrote of the motherhood of both God and of Jesus, emphasizing the goodness of creation and God’s mercy toward the weak. “As truly as God is our Father, so truly is God our Mother.” Reading for Reflection “According to the experts, in this new and celebrated millennium of globalization, two billion human beings have no place to live with a minimum of dignity and safety. When Gustavo Gutiérrez wants to shake up the complacency of our world, he asks this simple question: Where will the poor sleep in the twenty-first century? These data and this question are even more painful and disheartening when an earth- quake strikes. ‘Capitalism was born without a heart,’ says Adolfo Pérez Esquivel. It has been building slums and shacks for over a century, and thus makes a mockery of the poor who, by turns, lose their houses every twenty years . . . but the first thing— without which nothing else we do is enough—is to let ourselves be affected by the tragedy, not to turn away or soften it . . . we must be aware of the consequences: unless we become fully present in the reality we cannot help the people in need around us, nor can we meet our own internal needs.” — Jon Sobrino, Where is God? Daily Readings Sun, May 3 | Matthew 7:7-14 • Mon, May 4 | Luke 7: 36-50 Tue, May 5 | Romans 12:1-21 • Wed, May 6 | Luke 8:16-25 • Thu, May 7 | Romans 14:1-12 Fri, May 8 | Romans 14:13-23 • Sat, May 9 | Luke 9: 1-17 6 Prayer Requests Prayers of Health & Healing Steve Stormoen • Marilyn Taylor and family • Geoff + Dale Helmbrecht • Paul Zimmerman and family • Steve Anderson Prayers of Support Staff & clients at Nu Way, Latitudes, and Pride • Daughter Ruth • Rizer Walton & John Burgard • 9 Supreme Court Justices • Jesus (Chuy) Ramirez • Students finishing up the year • Max & Gabe • Antonio Jones’ surviving children • Larry & Lauretta Orr • Scottia Holmgren • Jesse Simmerman • Jeffrey Unglaub • Scott Marquardt • Tearah Hershey • Marc Cameron • George Jones • Luke Aaron Larson • Cheyenne Malcolm + friends (Pride Institute) • Jeffrey “JR” Hackler • Camille + Tina + Nana Price and family • Alberto Villarreal • Mary & Trisha Babcock • Stephanie V. Connel + family • Dyonna Wallace’s Friends and Family God of all the world, creator and preserver of all humanity, thank you for the peace and blessing of beloved community. Thank you for gathering all of your people from every race, creed, nation, and tradition as members of your church. Inspire us to be a people of hospitality who welcome all God’s children into our hearts and homes. Endow us with generous spirits that we may celebrate our sisters and brothers the pride, passion, and traditions of their heritage. Let our songs of praise and worship honor you and draw us nearer to each other as God’s own people. In your many names, we pray. Amen. Community Prayer allgodschildrenmcc @agcmetrochurch Source: Sunshine Cathedral MCC Readings adapted from The Book of Common Prayer 7 Focusing on the Future at All God’s Children MCC Donavon Keeney Realtor Donavon [email protected] www.donavonkeeney.edinarealty.com Main: 952.285.3100 - City Lakes Office Direct: 952.285.3127 - 4100 Minnetonka Blvd Cell: 612.232.5527 - St. Louis Park, MN 55416 10% of all commissions generated by this ad go to benefit the AGCs General Fund. Refer-A-Friend, Colleague or Family member and 10% of commissions will also go to benefit AGC! Join us on your YOUNG ADULT spiritual journey each Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM right here at AGMCC. For more information, pick up a brochure, talk to Will Murray, or email [email protected]. ** Gelato! following REVOLUTION Gatherings @ Wilde Roast Café - 65 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN Upcoming Birthdays! 03-May 04-May 05-May 07-May 08-May 10-May 11-May 11-May Scott Becky Andrew Jim Stacey Trina Mandy Josef Marquardt Simon-Burton Sonnek Talarski Brumbaugh Avery French Orskovich All God’s Children Metropolitan Community Church 3100 Park Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 care line: 612-LOV-E371 • phone: 612-824-2673 fax: 612-824-4609 • email: [email protected] web: agcmcc.org social: facebook.com/allgodschildrenmcc twitter: @agcmetrochurch 8 In the months ahead we are inviting our whole congregation into the spiritual practice of discerning what God is calling us to become and be doing in the years ahead. A series of holy conversations will provide opportunities for prayerful reflection, creative dreaming and meaningful dialogue. These conversations will inspire and inform a clear sense of mission and a powerful vision to bring transformation and blessing to many more people in the years ahead. At the heart of these holy conversations is a series of three congregational forums each presented in an interactive workshop format on a Saturday. These conversations will help to build a clear sense of identity, purpose, and direction that can be widely shared throughout the congregation. These forums will be facilitated by MCC’s Rev. Elder Don Eastman. These gatherings for congregational dialogue will be preceded by the opportunity for input and information from congregants and followed by further opportunity to provide feedback on the results of the dialogue. There will be a variety of ways in which you can participate throughout this process. Mark your calendars for these three very special days: Saturday, May 30: Building a Vibrant Church to Bless Our Community “Where are we as a church?” Gain insights on the current realities of this church and its opportunities for a vibrant future. Learn the results of our online Congregational Life Survey. Saturday, July 25: This is Our Story “Who are we as a church?” Explore the powerful life-story of this church along with the shared stories of personal spiritual journeys that make this congregation unique. Consider what we value most and discuss the various dimensions of our diversity. Learn the results of an online Survey on Beliefs, Values and Spiritual Practices. Saturday, September 26: Focus on the Future “Where do we want to go as a church?” Consider what God is calling us to become and be doing in the months and years ahead. Discuss two key questions: Who do we intend to reach and serve? And: What will we have to offer? Each congregational forum starts at 9:30 am and concludes at 3:00 pm. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be served on each of these days. Getting Started: Participate in our online Congregational Life Survey! In preparation for our first congregational forum we are conducting an online survey of our congregation. Although the survey typically takes less than 15 minutes to complete, it will provide some of the most comprehensive information we have ever gathered about congregational life at All God’s Children MCC. It is very important for everyone to participate in this online survey. This online survey will be open for participation from April 13, 2015 to noon on May 4, 2015. If you are already receiving email from All God’s Children MCC, you will receive an invitation and link to participate in the online survey. If you are not receiving email from AGCMCC and would like to participate in this survey, please send your email address to [email protected]. If you do not have access to a computer and the Internet, you can receive a paper copy of the survey by contacting the church office at [email protected] or 612-824-2673. Your views and voice are vital as we continue to think and pray about what God is calling us to become and be doing in the years ahead! Advertise in our bulletin! For information, rates and deadlines 612-824-2673 [email protected]