July 30, 2017

First United Methodist Church of Riverside4845 Brockton Avenue • Riverside, CA 92506

(951) 683-7831 • E-mail: fumc@fumcor.com • www.firstchurchriverside.org

Rev. Ji Tai (J. T.) Kim, Senior Pastor

July 30, 2017 8th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 AM

VBS Celebration Sunday Welcome! We’re glad you’re here.

Please sign in using the attendance books along the center aisles.

PRElUdE: “Romance” david lines, Pianist

traditional Spanish arr. by Michael Scott

lighTing oF ThE AlTAR CAndlES Acolytes

Enter with the symbol of the light of Christ

MoMEnTS oF WElCoME: loretta Cudney, lay leader

greeting guests Registration Announcements Peace

* TRiniTy BEllS (Stand as you are able)

* CAll To WoRShiP harlee and Cheyanne Johnson

leader: god gives life, love, and all that is good.

People: We thank God for the good gifts that He gives us each day.

leader: god gives us comfort.

People: Gracias!

leader: god gives us patience.

People: Gracias!

leader: god gives us peace.

People: Gracias!

leader: god gives us love.

People: Gracias!

leader: god gives us joy.

People: Gracias!

leader: All that is good comes from above.

All: Thank you, God, for giving us good gifts. Amen!

* oPEning hyMn #377 “It is Well with My Soul” All

led by david lines and The Response

2017 “PASSPoRT To PERU” VBS CElEBRATion

ThE ChURCh AT PRAyER Rev. J. T. Kim, Senior Pastor

ShARing oF JoyS And ConCERnS

ChURCh PRAyER

ThE loRd’S PRAyER

* goSPEl REAding Matthew 13:44-46 English: Jules Ream

Spanish: Arline Ream

[The Parables of the hidden Treasure and the Pearl of great Value]

(The New Testament, page 14 nRSV)

leader: This is the gospel of Christ!

All: Glory to You, O Christ! Amen.

Solo “A Prayer for You” Katelyn Matson

by Fred W. Sparrow

SERMon “TREASURE HUNT” Rev. J. T. Kim

Senior Pastor

* hyMn oF dEdiCATion “Trading My Sorrows” All

led by The Response

inViTATion To ThE oFFERing

(Pastor) god’s kingdom is like treasure hidden in a field. Through today’s of-

fering, we can help others find treasure in their lives—treasure that is there

only through our giving. Come enter into the mystery of kingdom building

and treasure hunting as we collect today’s offering.

(All) Amen!

oFFERing

oFFERToRy “Duo” david lines, organist

by Antonio de Cabezon

* doxology All

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* PRAyER oF ThAnKSgiVing Rev. J. T. Kim

* SEnding hyMn “My Lighthouse” All

led by The Response

* BEnEdiCTion Rev. J. T. Kim

PoSTlUdE david lines, organist

“Fanfare” from Sixth double Concerto

by Antonio Soler

* dEnoTES STAnd AS yoU ARE ABlE.

The flowers on the Altarare in Celebration of

Vacation Bible School 2017and all the Children and Volunteers

In Our Prayers:

In hospital, Steve draisey (Susan Exon’s brother-in-law)

In convalescent care, Marlene Bardarson, Kirk Ferguson,

Rev. Bob Mayou, Marjorie Souder, Arlene Tillman,

Stewart Thompson

For health and support, david Allen’s mother Micky, lynn Ashworth,

Ali Bankhead, don Blose, Mary Boon, Phyllis Chandler, Ellen Charles,

John Chernik and Family, helen dennington, Maryetta Ferre,

Carolyn german, Aaron gerstner, Kimberly goforth, Jean grout,

Pat Jeffries, Kathy, Barbara Kent, Bill and Mary lou Kerrick,

Judy lamers, Shirley littleton, laurel Mcdonald,

Mcduffie Family, dan Miller, laurel Morgan, natalie, Bill nuchols,

Kay otto, Pia, Brandy Qualtieri, Peggy Ramsay, Reh Family,

Amit Roberts, Chandra Roberts, Madison Salvador, Bob Schiffer,

Micheline Scoggins, Sarah Six, Randy Sosa, Mark Spangler,

Barbara Spencer, Carol Stalder, Charlotte Stevenson,

Ken Sutton Family, Connie & Jim Taylor, lisa Thomas,

Tony Vasquez, Kelly and Kirk Weakly and Family, Sherry Weide,

Myra Williams, Jim Wilson, gerry Wright

“Passport to Peru”

Leaders and Children

Director Emily Setlik

Celebration Leaders Carmen lonsbery, Jennifer Walker

Media Leader Cassie lonsbery

Photographer dan lonsbery

Bible Expeditions Alfredo Cesar, noemie Mutombo

Experience Peru Adelina de Fernandez, Patricia Ream

Experiment in the Andes Paulette Bruggeman, lisa laird

Inca Snacks Patty Binford, Kim Earhart, Patti gardenias

Peru Games Edward Cesar, Jiong li

AlPACAS

leaders Jessie Fuller, William george

Children hannah A., isabella F., natalie K., Aiden o.,

Titus P., lucy S., luke S., Ben S., itsel U., Miletta U.

llAMAS

leader Katrina Zeeb

Children Mazie A., lilly B., Coleman J., Emily K.,

Joanna l., Myles P., Carter P., illan P., Arline R.,

Judah S.

JAgUARS

leader Ruth Walker

Children Reagan d., harlee J., hudson J., Corinne K.,

logan R., nathan R., Kenzie S., Kyle S.,

Sebastian V., lillian Z.

PUMAS

leader lane Calnek

Children Ruben F., Elliott K., Micah l., Jacob S., Riley S.,

Brixton T., Blake V., gabriela V., natalia V.

SAlAMAndERS

leaders Joan Brown, do lee

Children gabriel A., Edwin F., Marcus K., noah l.,

Addison P., Arden P., Mia P., Ronan P.,

Jules R., Sophia T.

TREE FRogS

leader Adriane Walker

Children Alexander A., Camille A., Emerey A.,

Mackenzie J., Jack M., olivia M., Mackenzie P.,

isabella R., Viviana S., Payton W.

yoUTh/TWEEnS

leader lee Ann Salmon

youth/Tweens landon d., logan F., harmoni g., Kyle g.,

Airyn h., Cheyanne J., Matthew M., Kobie R.,

Sophie W.

PRESCHOOL

Directors Alice Musarra, Karen Wilson

Bible Expedition Leader lyn Knowles

Games Leaders Airyn h., Rose Musarra, Sophie Weiss

Nursery Care Leaders Jolie dollar, hope h.

Children James d., Auren F., luke W.

CRoCodilES

leaders Carmen l., gloria Pope

Children lydia F., Adelina J., olivia J., isaac M., Max o.,

Madelyn R., Adam V., Chloe W., liam W.

MonKEyS

leaders Kim Austin, Jennifer W.

Children Jack K., Aaliyah K., Maison K., Jacob o., Max R.,

Addison S., Matthew S., levi S., Jacob W.

PyThonS

leaders Savannah F., Alyssa Tan, leslie Tomlinson

Children Samantha F., Alex J., dahlia M., Savannah S.,

Abigail S., nicole T., Cruz T., lucas T., Connor W.

ToUCAnS

leaders MaryEllen Burch, norma nelson

Children Violet A., Kristin B., Marley d., Adelaide F.,

Boaz P., Andelyn R., gary S., Marisa S., Julie Z.

“Feed the Hunger” Food Bags

The youth and Tweens have filled over 100 “Feed the hungry” food

bags for your cars. They are available in the narthex.

Please donate $5.00 for each bag you take so we can continue this

outreach. Thank you.

Commissioning Service for

Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers

Stephen Ministry, Christian lay caring ministry for those in need, is a

vital part of our congregation’s mission. on August 13 we will commis-

sion our Stephen leaders, david Fraser and Marie Madden, and Stephen

Ministers, lynn Ashworth, Allison george, greg laird, and do lee, to

begin service in our congregation.

Join in the celebration! Come pray for and show your support for this

caring ministry and these gifted people whom god has called and

equipped for this important role in our congregation.

VBS Potluck Today

Please join us today after Worship in Fellowship hall to celebrate Vaca-

tion Bible School. We are inviting the VBS families to attend and hope

that everyone can join us!

LOOKING FOR RINGERS

do you enjoy music? Would you like

the opportunity to play music in our

church? if so, signing up for the bell

choirs can be your opportunity to join

a group of musicians dedicated to

enhancing the worship experience.

no MUSiCAl BACKgRoUnd REQUiREd!

All the bell choirs will be starting rehearsals for the 2017/2018 season

soon and are looking for adults, youth and children to join us.

* Children's chime choir: group meets most Sundays at 9:30 am for ap-

proximately 20 minutes. This group is for children in grades first through

sixth.

* youth Bells: group meets on Sundays at 8:45 am for 30 minutes. This

group is for kids in grades seventh through 12.

* Allegro Ringers: The adult bell choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00

pm for an hour. This group is open to everyone 18 years of age and older.

We have two openings.

Come see me on Sundays oR call the church office for schedule of

rehearsals.

Gayla Lonsbery, Bell Director

Get the Right Size

you can order your First UMC t-shirt until August 27. it will be ready

in time for the Fall Festival. The t-shirt will say “you can’t buy happiness,

but you can be a United Methodist and that’s kind of the same thing” on

the back. A line drawing of our church and the church name will be on

one sleeve. To help make sure you order the correct size, please stop by

the table on the patio on the following dates: July 30, August 13, and

August 27. Shirts are available in the following sizes for you to hold up

next to your shoulders to help determine your correct size.

Mens’: XL, XXL, XXXL

Ladies’: S, M, L, XL

Ladies’ V neck: S, M, L, XL

Shirts are available in many other sizes. Men’s shirts can be purchased

up to size 6xl. Women’s shirts are available to size 4xl. Just look at the

order form to see what sizes are available in the shirt design you prefer.

August 2017

Handcrafters (Asbury)

10:00 AM, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

No Unit Meeting, Almond/Wesleyan Circle Potluck or Citrus Circle

9 Executive Committee, 9:00 am

(Mary’s Kitchen)

HANDCRAFTERS

We will resume our regular

Wednesday, 9:30 am, gathering in the

Asbury Room on August 2. We are

building an interesting inventory of

crafts for our Bazaar (nov. 4). you

are welcome to join us!

Embroiderers are still needed for

our top selling tea-towels. if you are

crafting at home, set aside a few to

donate to the Bazaar. Though the

Bazaar is november 4, we really

have only August and September to

be completing projects, as october is

abuzz with last minute preparations.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

This special meeting is called to

do the necessary planning for the

East district Annual Celebration,

which will be held at our church,

Saturday, September 23. it will be an

exciting day, and lots of planning

and help will be needed to keep the

day running smoothly.

School Supplies

Church & Society/Missions is collecting school sup-

plies for the Family homeless Shelter and for the Salva-

tion Army in Riverside. The School Supplies will be

given to the children as they begin the new school year.

needs list

Backpacks—plain with no themes or characters

Pack of colored pencils

24-count box of crayons

Colored markers

glue sticks

Spiral notebooks, multiple subjects

Ruled notebook paper

#2 pencils

Pocket folders

1-inch binders

Collection boxes are in the church office and narthex

July and August. Please call lisa laird for further infor-

mation at 276-4490.

YOUTH CALENDAR

lifetree Cafe at Arlington UMC

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm— every Thursday evening. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday evening youth activities at the church begin August 27, 6:00

pm. youth Sunday School begins September 10.

Summer Pool days!

Tuesdays, August 2 and August 8

Everyone is welcome!

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Islander Park Pool3794 Mt Vernon Ave/Big Springs Road

Riverside Resident Pricing:

Ages 0-17: $1 Ages 18-54: $2.50 Age 55+: $1.75

It’s Budget Time Again!

Please be thinking about your budget for 2018, and have your

figures in to Becky Ruiz, Finance Manager, by Friday, September 1.

Call, stop by, or e-mail (rruiz@fumcor.com) your budget needs, which

will be presented to Finance.

Fall Festival Saturday, September 30

We are still collecting for the Well-

dressed Scarecrow:

✷ Sturdy sticks, poles, or dowels 3’ to 6’

length.

✷All sizes flannel shirts, jeans or

coveralls

✷heavy twine

✷Solid-color pillowcases, burlap,

t-shirts, etc.

✷gloves

✷hats

you can bring your items to the church office.

Do You Have a Talent to Share?

The grove Care and Wellness has an opportunity to share your time or

talent with the people who live there. They look forward to activities to

enjoy their day, and would love to hear your musical ability (instrument

or voice), magic show, games, or whatever you are able to offer. it can be

a one-time event or an ongoing program.

Please contact the Activities director, nereida, at 951-686-8202 or

Barbara Spencer at 951-224-1965. The grove is located at 3401 lemon St.,

between 4th and 5th St.

This Week at FUMCOR

Sunday, July 30

8:45 am Adult Sunday School

—Adult lounge

10:00 am Worship/VBS Celebration

11:00 am VBS Celebration Potluck

—Fellowship hal

Monday, July 31

Tuesday, August 1

9:00 am Messenger Volunteers

—Mary’s Kitchen

7:00 pm Communications

Committee

—Mary’s Kitchen

Wednesday, August 2

9:30 am handcrafters—Asbury

6:00 pm Sit ‘n Sew Quilters

—Mary’s Kitchen

Thursday, August 3

6:30 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

—Mary’s Kitchen

7:00 pm lifetree Cafe—Arlington

UMC

Sunday, August 6

8:45 am Adult Sunday School

—Adult lounge

10:00 am Worship/Communion

The ministers of First United Methodist Church of Riverside are its members. Assisting them are Bishop grant J.

hagiya; district Superintendent Jan Wiley, and the church staff: Sr. Pastor, Rev. J. T. Kim; Rev. Roy Riggs, Retired Minis-

ter; office Manager, Becky Ruiz; Secretary, Stephanie Chandler; director of Children’s & Women’s Ministries, Barbara Jo

Wilson; Aldersgate director, yvonne Flagg; organist, david lines; Bell Choirs director, gayla lonsbery; youth/young

Adult director, dr. Kate hunter; lay leader, loretta Cudney; Preschool director, Karen Wilson.