Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org
November 11, 2012 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Generosity Sunday

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Multiplier of grace, we love the story of the poor widow who is praised by Jesus for offering her small gift. We tell ourselves that you prefer a meager gift over large sums given by the rich. We justify our token contributions, convincing ourselves that we too are poor, forgetting that in your eyes, we are the worlds rich, ignoring the inconvenient truth that unlike the poor widow we never give all we have. Forgive us when we justify our selfish ways. Grant us generous hearts, that we may be opened to the joy of helping others, that we may know the satisfaction of helping to heal the world. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: God is gracious and merciful, providing abundantly for anxious children. Out of Gods gracious mercy, we are forgiven people. People: Lord, give us grace to trust you more. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal. A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD UMH #94

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Please take a moment to silence your cell phones now. GATHERING SONG Welcome W&S #3152

Welcome to this place. Youre invited to come and know Gods grace. All are welcome the love of God to share Cause all of us are welcome here; All are welcome in this place.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

PROCLAIMING GODS WORD

CHILDRENS TIME Where Children Belong TFWS #2233

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!

As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers!
When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so.

This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, Gods Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong. PRAYER FROM THE PSALMS SPECIAL MUSIC BIBLE READING Wade In the Water Psalm 111 UMH #832 Nina Huitt and Patrick Withers Mark 12:38-44

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG Im Gonna Live So God Can Use Me TFWS #2153

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES I Am Thine, O Lord

Handbell Choir

If you would like to know more about baptism or becoming a member of Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith or transfer of your current church membership, please call the church office and make an appointment to speak with Rev. Devine. THE BENEDICTION Bring Forth the Kingdom TFWS #2190

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. People: Build us into a spiritual house, O God, that we may truly be your people. Leader: Unless the Lord guards the city, the guards keep watch in vain. People: Guard our hearts and minds, O God, that we may walk in your ways. Leader: Unless the Lord is the center of worship, our words and praise are in vain. People: Be with us now, O God, that we may taste eternity. *OPENING HYMN Morning Glory, Starlit Sky st. 1, 2, 3, 6 UMH #194

Leader: This is the Word of God for us, the people of God. All: Thanks be to God! SERMON Trick or Treator Truth? Rev. Jeanne Devine

You are invited to join hands as we share in the song: Bring forth the kingdom of mercy, Bring forth the kingdom of peace; Bring forth the kingdom of justice, Bring forth the kingdom of God! Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services, you are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deckwed love to get to know you better! THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship leader for the 8:30 service is Larry Parks and for the 10:50 service is Philip Laramore. Media Operators are Karen Walters (8:30) and Steven Trudell (10:50). We thank all our greeters, ushers, and acolytes.

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION Please use this time to complete your Commitment Giving Card for 2013. When invited, please bring it forward and place in the basket on the altar. *HYMN OF RESPONSE What Gift Can We Bring UMH #87

Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of the row.

WE PRAY FOR OTHERS Today, Veterans Day, we remember service members and their families in this litany by Rev. Eileen Norrington, a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps. After the litany, we will pray together the Lords Prayer. Congregational response: We ask your blessing.

CHURCH NURSERY Child care is available for children up to age 5 in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. Children's Sunday School is offered after Childrens Time in the 10:50 worship service. Upcoming Events This Week
Sunday, November 11 Generosity Sunday 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 3:00 pm Nominations and Lay Leadership (7) 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF Monday, November 12 10:00 am Womens Group (7) 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 7:00 pm Worship Design (sanc.) Tuesday, November 13 5:30 pm Prime Timers (FH) 6:15 pm Childcare Board (7) Wednesday, November 14 9:30 am UMW Women in Action Circle (CLC) 6:00 pm Handbell Choir 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Thursday, November 15 6:00 pm Thanksgiving Dinner for Saint Louise House (CLC) Saturday, November 17 7:30 am UMW Women in Gods Grace Circle (CLC) 9:00 am UMW Executive Comm. (7) 2:00 pm UMW Young Womens Circle (CLC) Sunday, November 18 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 2:00 pm Neighborhood Walk (CLC) 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:30 pm UMYF

Announcements UMCOR hurricane relief effortsUMCOR has already issued grants to New York Disaster Interfaith Services and to the New York, Greater New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and North Carolina annual conferences. And there are cleaning buckets and health kits being delivered to survivors in Sandys path. This is only the beginning. Your gifts to UMCOR will help continue response with personnel, materials and spiritual support to help people recover from Hurricane Sandy. UMCOR will continue to learn more about what is needed and respond long after the media spotlight goes away. You can donate during offering time, online at http://www.umcor.org/, or text the word RESPONSE to 80888 to give an immediate $10. Saint Louise House Thanksgiving DinnerBUMC will be providing a Thanksgiving dinner for residents of Saint Louise House on Thursday, November 15, at 6:00 p.m. Can we count on you to help? We need donations of food salad, potatoes, or green bean casseroles. You may sign up after church. The families were very appreciative after the Summer Cookout, and will certainly enjoy the feast we have planned for them this time. Questions? Contact Carolyn Brown, 443-2600. Neighborhood WalkThe Evangelism Committee will once again be sponsoring the neighborhood walk to share upcoming Advent activities and church information on Sunday, November 18, at 2:00 p.m. The more walkers we have the more neighbors we can reach! You may sign up in the narthex or by contacting Myrna Cavender at 280-0963. PoinsettiasIf you would like to purchase poinsettias in memory or in honor of someone special, we will begin taking orders next Sunday, November 18th. We will also offer the virtual poinsettia and rather than ordering a plant the money will be designated for a charity. The cost will be $10.00 per plant. First Sunday Mission GivingThank you so much for the outpouring of generosity on November 4. So far, $624.65 has been donated to UMCOR for Hurricane Sandy relief, and $466 for Harvest Sunday (our Thanksgiving offering).

November 11, 2012

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Generosity Sunday

Newsletter Deadline: Sunday, November 25

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) ph. 761-4977 Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com) Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry (tgmabry@gmail.com) Media Manager: Elizabeth Walters (mariewalters1996@austin.rr.com) Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy (bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)

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Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy