Sunday, March 4, 2018

Ministers: Every member of the congregationSTAFF

Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli ............................................................ Senior Pastor Dawn M. Hand ........................................... Executive Pastor / Chief of StaffWill Green .....................Associate Pastor / Director of Connecting MinistriesBen Roberts .................Associate Pastor / Director of Social Justice MinistriesLani Willbanks .......................................................... Business AdministratorStanley Thurston ................................................ Director of Music MinistriesWhitney Kinsey ..................................................Director of Family MinistriesAlma Deligny ....................................................Director of Financial ServicesJasper Travis............ ............................................................. Office ManagerPhil Carney, Erica Hollins, Carl Long, Sarah Gingold ...........Admin. AssistantsAlice Chang ................................................................Wedding CoordinatorOlivia James, Jackie Wright-Martin ....................................Finance AssistantsRosa Vega ............................................................................ Hospitality HostSekethia Farrow, Michele’ Wright ...........................................Childcare StaffJill Stevenson ................................Mission Possible Phase II Project ManagerJamie Darken, Eric Lee, Lee Kathenes, Wayne Nelson ....... Sound TechniciansPastor on Call........................................................................ 202.332.4010

CURRENT SERMON SERIES: Dissonance

“Lost at Home”

“Dissonance”- a mingling of sounds that strike the ear harshly; a mingling of discordant sounds; lack of harmony among musical notes.

In every life, harmony and peace coexist with disharmony and conflict. They intermingle in our relationships and in the larger world. Our Christian faith acknowledges the dissonance in life and the power of sin and evil. Evil is that which seeks to interrupt the creative harmony of God’s love song in the world. We sin when we cooperate with the forces of alienation and destruction. During Lent, we reflect on the reality of sin and the gift of confession using the parable of the prodigal son. This classic story assures us that we dwell in God’s grace even when we go astray. Join us as we discover again the recreative power of God’s mercy, love, and grace!

March 7: Midweek Lenten Services (continuing every Wed. for Lent) 8:00 - 8:15 AM Meditation & Communion 6:30 - 7:00 PM Candlelight & Communion

March 11 – Special Music Sunday: Psalm 107:1-3,17-22, Luke 15:1-2,11-32 “Bound”

March 18: Psalm 51:1-12, Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 “The Real Sin”

Sunday, March 4, 2018 | 9:00 AM ServicePlease pick up an African American Heritage Hymnal from an usher or greeter.

Welcome Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli

Gathering Music: AAHH #117 Lobe Den Herren

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

Parish Announcements Dawn M. HandCopies of the announcements & prayer requests are available at the Welcome Desk.

Children’s Message Ginger E. Gaines-CirelliChildren’s Choir participants meet choir directors at the back of the church.

Pastoral Prayer Will Green

Gospel Reading Bryant Johnson Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 NT page 78-79

One Voice: Hear what the Spirit is saying. Many Voices: Thanks be to God.

Children Kindergarten - 5th grade are invited to depart for Children’s Worship.

Choral Praise: “Dwell in the House” GaLe Jones MurpHy

Sermon Lost at Home Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli Invitation to the Sacrament of Holy CommunionWe celebrate an open communion table with bread and grape juice. All are welcome to participate. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the center aisle.

Prayer of Confession* Eternal and Almighty God, you have long sought us and we have fled. You have offered us an easy yoke, and we have tied ourselves down with cares and burdens. You have forgiven us, and we have complained against our siblings. Give us a conversion that turns us around to face the light; teach us a repentance that lives in works of love; lead us into the narrow path; guide us through the valley of the shadow of death. Call us to follow Jesus Christ and, in His way, to live and suffer, die and rise again. Amen.

Words of Grace

Offertory T.C. Morrow

Music at the Offertory “God Is a Wonder to My Soul” robert Fryson

The Great Thanksgiving Dawn M. Hand & Ben RobertsPlease join us in singing the Communion Responses in TFWS #2257.

The Lord be with you.And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.

...And all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join in their unending hymn, singing:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Blest is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the highest!

...And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving, as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith, singing:

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the Highest! Hosanna in the highest!

...All honor and glory is yours, almighty God, now and forever:

Amen. Amen. Amen. Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna in the Highest! Hosanna in the highest!

The Lord’s Prayer #3 on the Lord’s Prayer Card

Communion Music: AAHH #345 “Just As I Am” WiLLiaM braDbury

Prayer Of Thanksgiving

+Hymn: AAHH #419 “Higher Ground” (Verses 1 & 2) CHarLes GabrieL

+Benediction Ginger E. Gaines-CirelliPlease return your African American Heritage Hymnal to an usher or greeter in the Narthex as you exit. Thank you.

+Rise, as you are able

Participating musicians: Sarah Hassmer, Djembe; Steve Owen, percussion

Hearing assistance devices can be found at the sound desk in the Sanctuary.

UMH — United Methodist Hymnal (Red) | TFWS — The Faith We Sing (Black)AAHH - African American Heritage Hymnal (on cart as you enter the Sanctuary)

*Reprinted by permission of the publishers from Touch Holiness, ed. Ruth C. Duck and Maren C. Terabassi. © 1990 by The Pilgrim Press.

Sunday, March 4, 2018 | 11:15 AM Service

Welcome Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli

+Processional: UMH #374 r. KeLso Carter

“Standing on the Promises”

+Call to Worship* T.C. Morrow

One Voice: We gather this day to worship our God, whose words and ways challenge us.

Many Voices: God calls us to be fools in the world to show forth the wisdom of Christ.

God urges us to empty ourselves to discover life’s fullness. God bids us to be obedient to a divine will so we might know true freedom. We come to worship our Creator, seeking to be challenged and to grow. We come seeking nourishment for our spirits in this growing season of Lent.

Parish Announcements Dawn M. HandCopies of the announcements & prayer requests are available at the Welcome Desk.

Children’s Message Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli

Pastoral Prayer Will Green

Old Testament Reading T.C. Morrow Psalm 19 OT page 498-490

One Voice: Hear what the Spirit is saying. Many Voices: Thanks be to God.

+Response: UMH #473 “Lead Me, Lord” saMueL sebastian WesLey

+Gospel Reading T.C. MorrowLuke 15:1-2, 11-32 NT page 78-79

Children Kindergarten - 5th grade are invited to depart for Children’s Worship.

Anthem arr. JoHn rutter

“Amazing Grace”

Sermon Ginger E. Gaines-CirelliLost at Home

Invitation to the Sacrament of Holy CommunionWe celebrate an open communion table with bread and grape juice. All are welcome to participate. Gluten-free elements are available on the left side of the center aisle.

Prayer of Confession* Eternal and Almighty God, you have long sought us and we have fled. You have offered us an easy yoke, and we have tied ourselves down with cares and burdens. You have forgiven us, and we have complained against our siblings. Give us a conversion that turns us around to face the light; teach us a repentance that lives in works of love; lead us into the narrow path; guide us through the valley of the shadow of death. Call us to follow Jesus Christ and, in His way, to live and suffer, die and rise again. Amen.

Words of Grace

Offertory T.C. Morrow

Music at the Offertory raLpH VauGHan WiLLiaMs

“At the Name of Jesus”

The Great Thanksgiving Dawn M. Hand & Ben RobertsPlease join us in singing the Communion Responses in UMH pgs. 21-22.

The Lord be with you.And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.

...And all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join in their unending hymn, singing:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

+Rise, as you are ableParticipating musician: Patrick Lahan, pianistHearing assistance devices can be found at the sound desk in the Sanctuary.UMH — United Methodist Hymnal (Red) | TFWS — The Faith We Sing (Black)

Services may be photographed, recorded/live-streamed at any given time. Presence during these services gives permission for audio and/or images of individuals to be used. To opt out, the areas located in the rear under the balcony will not be recorded.

*Reprinted by permission of the publishers from Touch Holiness, ed. Ruth C. Duck and Maren C. Terabassi. © 1990 by The Pilgrim Press.

...And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving, as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith, singing:

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

...All honor and glory is yours, almighty God, now and forever:

Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer #3 on the Lord’s Prayer Card

Communion MusicUMH #382 “Have Thine Own Way Lord” GeorGe stebbins

UMH #111 “How Can We Name a Love” FranKLin sHepparD

UMH #206 “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” KatHLeen tHoMerson

Prayer of Thanksgiving Ben Roberts

+Hymn: UMH #98 “To God Be the Glory” WiLLiaM Doane

+Benediction Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli

+Recessional

Individual PrayerMembers of the Foundry Prayer Ministry Team are available after services at the front of the Sanctuary for one-on-one prayer.

Today At Foundry United Methodist Church

All are welcome to join activities and classes listed on these pages. Previous attendance or registration is not required.

Music8:15 AM Gospel Choir, Choir Room10:00 AM Chancel Choir, Choir Room

Children & YouthAll children and youth should be checked in prior to attending their activities. There are kiosks located at the nursery, outside the Community Commons and in the upstairs hallway near the Children’s Ministry classrooms for your convenience. Volunteers will be at each location to help.

9:20 - 10:00 AM Children’s Worship (details below), Fellowship Hall10:15 - 11:05 AM Sunday School11:40 AM - 12:15 PM Children’s Worship, Fellowship Hall

Children’s Worship: Children from Kindergarten - 5th grade are invited to participate in Children’s Worship. They will be met by servant leaders at the front left door of the Sanctuary shortly before the sermon. Please pick up your children from the front pews as you come for Communion.

Adults10:10 - 11:05 AM

Practicing SpiritualityRoom 101, “Glorifying Grace” led by Jeanette Barker

Parenting ClassRoom 207, “I need help.” Bring your most troublesome parenting issue and the group will share ways to cope.

A Disciple’s HeartRoom B1, A follow-up course to “A Disciple’s Path” led by Will Green

The Cross and the Lynching Tree Room 208, Led by Ben Roberts, Cassandra Lawrence, and Jay Gilliam

12:30 - 1:45 PM

Dealing with Loss and Transition GroupRoom 208, facilitated by Jeff Dietterle

Ages 2 - 3: Childcare CenterAges 4 / Pre-K - K: Room 206Grades 1 - 2: Room 204

Grades 3 - 5: Room 205Grades 6 - 8: Room 203Grades 9 - 12: Youth Room

First Sunday offering for Foundry Imago Dei (ID) MinistryServant leaders will be outside the Sanctuary following services to accept your

donation and to answer any questions you may have about the program.

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Sunday, March 11: Foster Parenting InformationIf you live in DC, have space in your home and love in your heart, consider becoming a foster parent. Individuals, couples (married or cohabiting), renters, homeowners, LGBTQ couples, individuals – all are needed and welcome. Bilingual (Spanish/English) foster parents especially needed. Info session and light lunch in Room 207 at 12:45 PM on March 11. Contact: Patricia Bravo patricia@layc-dc.org.

Sunday, March 11: Dr. Jane Donovan PresentationJoin the Discipleship and Archives and History Ministry Teams and the Foxall Society as we welcome Dr. Jane Donovan for a presentation on her book Foxall: American, Methodist, Industrialist on March 11th, 2018 at 12:45 PM. Her work explores the life of Henry Foxall, whose contributions to Methodism are directly responsible for the founding of Foundry. Books are available for purchase for $37.

Next Sunday, March 11: Special Music SundaySpecial Music Sunday will include two distinctive musical offerings from Foundry’s choirs. At our 9:00 AM worship, Foundry’s Gospel Choir will present excerpts from Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert No. 2, with Jazz Quartet including Antonio Parker on saxophone. At our 11:15 AM worship, Foundry’s Chancel Choir will present Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, with guest soprano soloist Patrick Healey and a 16-member orchestra of strings, brass quartet, harp, timpani and 5 percussionists playing 14 percussion instruments. Guest Patrick Healey is a fifth grader at MacArthur

Elementary School in Alexandria, VA, and a member of the Treble Chorus of the Children’s Chorus of Washington. Patrick has also played violin since he was four, and enjoys tap and jazz dance. 2018 marks the centenary celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s birth. Chichester Psalms were commissioned for the 1965 Summer Festival at the Cathedral of Chichester, Sussex, England.

Family MinistriesYouth: Nightwatch Crossroads in NYC

Youth grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a weekend of renewal at Nightwatch Crossroads in NYC on March 9-11. This trip will include 4 hours of service (earn service hours!), and of

course, time to explore the Big Apple! Cost is $125, scholarships available!

Appalachia Service Project (ASP)As a reminder the signup deadline for the high school mission trip with ASP is Thursday 3/8. Please make sure to sign up! We have a limited number of spots and the trip, June 16-23, is filling quickly.

Are you Receiving Family Ministry Emails?

Did you know that Family Ministries sends out biweekly emails to keep you up-to-date? If you don’t receive these emails, make sure you have registered via the online form at http://bit.ly/2CHp2vH. This will ensure we have information for your family, and will enable you to receive communications!

Adult Classes

Retrieving the Classics: Topics in the Thought of St. Augustine of Hippo—Anthony Gaines-CirelliYou are invited to participate in a six-week course on salient themes in the thought of one of Christianity’s most renowned and influential thinkers: St. Augustine of Hippo. 10:10 to 11:05 AM on Sundays March 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22Books for class are now available for purchase at the Front Desk for $6.

A Disciple’s Heart—Rev. William GreenThis follow-up course to “A Disciple’s Path” is designed to help participants explore the ‘heart practices’ which inform our lifelong discipleship. Exploring spiritual disciplines like prayer, fasting, and scripture reading, participants will learn and grow together in the tools that help us sustain our discipleship journey.10:10—11:05 AM on Sundays, March 4th—April 15th, Room B1

Upcoming Retreat

LGBTQ+ Retreat: May 4-6, 2018“Climate Change: Staying Rooted in a Changing World”Rehoboth Beach, DE

Facilitated by Pastor Will Green and T.C. Morrow, our theme this year is “Climate Change: Staying Rooted in a Changing World.” You’re invited to join us in experiencing a renewal of heart, mind and spirit as we explore God’s Word, glean practical insights to cope with the challenges of our Christian life, and strengthen our relationships with God. Reservations are currently available at The Atlantic Sands Hotel and Resort. The deadline for the group rate is April 4, 2018. Contact the Sands at 800-422-0600.

Ride sharing and room sharing will be coordinated on request as a part of the registration process.

This year’s cost, in addition to rooming and travel, is $85 and includes three meals. Scholarships for registration and housing are available upon request to Will Green at wgreen@foundryumc.org. To register, visit foundryumc.org/calendar.

Connecting Ministries

As we move into a new year of seeking justice, here are some opportunities to engage:

Monday, March 5: Monthly Immigrant Rights Sanctuary Ministry Team Meeting 6:30-8 PM, Room 203. Come join us as immigrants, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and DACA are under attack. All are welcome to help finalize plans to advocate for immigration reform and support our neighbors. RSVP to Ed Crump, sanctuary@foundryumc.org.

Saturday, March 17th: CNHED’s Housing For All Campaign Join in a rally to ensure unprecedented investments in programs that build and preserve affordable homes, end chronic homelessness, and create new opportunities for home ownership. Email endhomelessness@foundryumc.org for more information. Saturday, March 17th from 10 AM to noon at Savoy Elementary.

Saturday, March 24th: March For Our Lives The Foundry Sacred Resistance team invites your participation along with others from the Foundry community in the March For Our Lives rally, to be held on Saturday, March 24th. Details on coordinated logistics for the day will be posted at foundryumc.org/resist.

Multiple shifts will be available as we pack meals with Rise Against Hunger. For more information, please visit foundryumc.org/gdos.

Social Justice Ministries

God and the Gay Christian—David RiceJoin us for this 9-week exploration of Matthew Vine’s “God and the Gay Christian.” We’ll explore Vine’s work related to the biblical reasoning and theological understanding for the full inclusion of LGBTQIA persons in the life and ministry of the Church. All are welcome to join. Books may be purchased for $12 by registering online or visiting the front desk at Foundry Church. For more information, email wgreen@foundryumc.org.Wednesdays, March 4th—May 30th, 7-8 PM

Sunday, March 25!Spring Great Day of Service

Mission Possible: Your Gifts At WorkFoundry’s Mission Possible capital campaign is making tremendous progress because of you!

The installation of three new energy-efficient air handlers is complete. The air handlers include three new humidifiers, which will regulate the humidity in the sanctuary. The air handlers and humidifiers will also help with our organ’s performance.

Speaking of the organ, its renovation is halfway complete. It is scheduled to undergo two more stages of upgrades that will occur as Mission Possible Phase II funding allows. The organ is fundamental to Foundry’s special music ministry and its renovation will ensure that future generations of our church family can be touched with God’s message through its instrumental sound.

The air handlers and organ renovation progress are two key goals of Mission Possible Phase II that could not have been achieved without you. We continue to welcome your contributions and pledges of financial gifts over the next two years and thank you for your prayers, commitments and gifts!

Easter Lilies$20

This is the last Sunday to Order your Easter Lilies online at foundryumc.org/seasonal-flowers or in

person at the Welcome Desk.