Fourth Sunday in Lent

A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD UMH #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!

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE

A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG Lord of All Hopefulness TFWS #2197

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 You are invited to join hands as we share in the song:

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me UMH #521

I want Jesus to walk with me. (walk with me)

I want Jesus to walk with me. (walk with me)

All along my pilgrim journey,

Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. (walk with me)

Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services, you

are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deck—we’d love to get to

know you better!

THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY

Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Carol Denton leads our Chil-

dren’s Time. We thank all our greeters, ushers, and acolytes.

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 Children’s Time in the 10:50

worship service.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Leader: Steadfast love surrounds those who put their trust in God, for

God forgives the guilt of their sin. Happy are those whose

transgression is forgiven!

People: Be glad in God!

PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD

CHILDREN’S TIME Where Children Belong TFWS #2233

This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping

throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song:

This is where children belong.

READING FROM THE PSALMS Psalm 32

UMH #766

SPECIAL MUSIC Lead Me Back Chancel Choir

By Pepper Choplin

BIBLE READING Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Leader: This is the Word of God for us, the people of God.

All: Thanks be to God!

SERMON Rev. Jeanne Devine

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION

HYMN OF RESPONSE My Song Is Love Unknown TFWS #2083

(stanzas 1, 2, 5)

WE PRAY FOR OTHERS The pastor will share prayer requests and the congregation will respond:

“Lord, hear our prayer.” After the prayers have been lifted, we will pray

together the Lord’s Prayer:

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 tres-

pass 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

If you are worshiping with us today for the first time, your gift is your pres-

ence with us.

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.

You’re invited to come and know God’s 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

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.

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: In Jesus Christ, there is a new creation.

People: Everything old has passed away.

Everything has become new.

Leader: This newness is from God, who has reconciled us through

Jesus Christ.

People: Rejoice and be glad!

Everything has become new.

*OPENING HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness UMH #140

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

the row.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God, when we keep silence about our sin, we waste away with re-

gret and guilt; we feel you hand upon us, and our strength dries up.

And so we acknowledge our sin to you, holding nothing back, for you

are a hiding place for us; we trust in you to preserve us. Forgive us

and reclaim us, we pray. Amen.

Berkeley United Methodist Church 2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745

Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438

www.berkeleyumc.org

March 10, 2013 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m.

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Announcements

Cover Art—The Return of the Prodigal Son, an oil painting by the Dutch

master, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), is among his final works. One

scholar wrote that in this painting, Rembrandt “interprets the Christian

idea of mercy with extraordinary solemnity, as though this were his spiri-

tual testament to the world…It represents weary and sinful mankind tak-

ing refuge in the shelter of God’s mercy.”

Work Day—The Trustees will be having a work day at the church on Sat-

urday, March 23, starting at 9 a.m. There are a number of tasks that can

be done, both indoors and outdoors—something for everyone! We want

our buildings and grounds to look their best during Holy Week!

Easter Prayer Vigil—Spiritual Care ministry invites the congregation to

participate in Berkeley’s annual Easter prayer vigil. Beginning immedi-

ately after the Good Friday cantata on March 29, the vigil will run until

Easter morning, March 31. The darkened, stripped sanctuary represents

the tomb, and we take turns keeping watch and praying until Easter

morning and the joy and glory of Christ’s miraculous Resurrec-

tion. Look for the vigil signup sheet in the narthex, beginning March

17. All are welcome, but under age 18 must be accompanied by an

adult. Should you desire a particular slot that is already taken, you may

either speak to that person about a trade, or come and keep watch to-

gether. Holy Week and Easter Worship:

Thursday, March 28, 7:00 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Communion Service

Friday, March 29, 7:00 p.m.: Good Friday Cantata “Song of the Shad-

ows” by Joseph Martin; Prayer Vigil begins following service

Easter Sunday, March 31: Sunrise Service outdoors, 7:15 a.m.; Wor-

ship in sanctuary, 8:30 and 10:50 a.m.; Easter Egg Hunt for children,

9:45 a.m.

Upcoming Events This Week March 10, 2013


Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy

Ministers: Members of the Congregation

Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine ([email protected]) ph. 761-4977

Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz ([email protected])

Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry ([email protected])

Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy ([email protected])

Sunday, March 10


Daylight Saving Time begins

6:30 am Work Corner Preparation

4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH)

5:00 pm Covenant Group (9)

Monday, March 11

10:00 am Women’s Group (CLC)


7:00 pm Worship Design

(sanctuary)

Tuesday, March 12

11:00 am Disciples/Change the

World Study (9)

5:30 pm Prime Timers (FH)

Wednesday, March 13

9:30 am UMW Women in Action

Circle (CLC)

6:00 pm Handbell Choir

7:00 pm Chancel Choir

Thursday, March 14

5:30 pm Saint Louise House (CLC)

6:30 pm Disciples/Change the World

Study (9)

7:00 pm Trustees (7)

Saturday, March 16

8:30 am Austin District UMW

Spring Retreat, First UMC

Sunday, March 17

Fifth Sunday in Lent

6:30 am Work Corner Preparation

3:30 pm Confirmation Class (9)

4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH)


The Return of the Prodigal Son, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1661–1669

Easter Lilies If you would like to purchase lilies in memory or in honor of some-one special, complete the form below and place it in the offering plate, or turn it into the church office with your payment by March 17. You may also purchase a “virtual lily” and rather than ordering a plant the money will be designated for the CROP Hunger Walk. The cost is $8.00 per plant and checks should be made payable to Berkeley UMC designated for lilies. Name: ____________________________________________________ No. of plants ___________ Total enclosed _____________ In memory of ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ In honor of ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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