Mission of Claremont United Methodist Church

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are an inclusive community

responding to God’s love and grace.

We nurture one another on our spiritual journeys

We work for peace and justice

We serve others and God’s creation

Together, we seek God’s creative transformation of the world,

and of individual hearts.

Adopted by Church Council, September, 2009

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Claremont

United

Methodist

Church

Welcome to

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The Order of Worship WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Prelude in C# major (BWV 848, from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I) J. S. Bach *PROCESSIONAL HYMN “Sweet Hour of Prayer” UMH No. 496 Please rise at the organ’s introduction; everyone sings. pgs. 6-7 *MINISTER’S GREETING *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Our Creator, People: who spun the heavens into being, Leader: our Spiritual Parent, People: we celebrate you with many holy names. Leader: Our Abba, People: we feast in the abundance of your daily sustenance. All: We are grateful. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING Rev. Mary Kraus Matthew 6:9-13 New Testament pg. 6 (blue) pg. 7 (red) MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN HYMN “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” TFWS No. 2193 Sing through twice. pg. 7 SCRIPTURE READING Luke 11:1-10 New Testament pg. 56 (blue) pg. 88 (red) ANTHEM “The Lord’s Prayer” Albert Malotte

The Summer Choir

CLAREMONT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

July 28, 2019 9:30 a.m.

Assistive listening devices and large print bulletins are available from an usher.

*Indicates invitation to stand as you are able. UMH is The United Methodist Hymnal.

Children are always welcome in worship; should you need it, childcare is offered during worship.

TFWS is The Faith We Sing songbook.

As we quietly prepare for worship:

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SERMON Rev. Karen Clark Ristine “Sin, Trespasses, and Debts”

PRAYERS FOR THE WORLD AND THE PEOPLE OF GOD (prayer list on pg. 4) THE LORD’S PRAYER (Former Methodist Church from UMH No. 895)

Please recite in the language of your heart, or the language you first learned the prayer. Our Father (or Mother, Abba, God, Creator), 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. *THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you!

Please greet one another in the name of Christ, and be seated when the music begins. OFFERING OUR GIFTS, TITHES, AND PRESENCE/PRAYER CARDS

Please sign the attendance card found in this worship guide. Write prayer requests on the reverse side, giving complete information, and place the card in the offering plate.

OFFERTORY Prelude in Db major (op.28, no.15) Frederic Chopin *OFFERTORY HYMN standing; everyone sings UMH No. 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! *OFFERTORY PRAYER *HYMN “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” UMH No. 404

pg. 8 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Prelude in Db major (op.87, no.15) Dmitri Shostakovich

As the cross passes by, you are encouraged to be seated and listen for how the Spirit touches us through music. We understand if you must quietly leave. Go in peace.

*The Call to Worship is by Rev. Karen Clark Ristine. Music license is available in the church office.

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Large Print Bulletin available ONLINE at claremontumc.net/cumc/Newsletters/. Wi-Fi ID: C.U.M.C.3 and password: cumcmain. Remember your attendance card.

Sunday worship is usually recorded on CD each week. If you’d like a copy, a donation per CD is accepted. Contact the CUMC office, churchoffice@claremontumc.info. Thank you!

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE! Claremont United Methodist Church is a welcoming and reconciling congregation, affirming its ministry with the whole family of God regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, economic situation, or marital status. Claremont United Methodist Church believes its diversity is a blessing through which persons are strengthened to love and serve. INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE IN WORSHIP: Because language has the power to shape our thinking about one another, Claremont United Methodist Church uses inclusive language for Bible readings from the New Revised Standard Version. Some historical texts that are widely known and loved are left unaltered. This, we believe, in no way diminishes our commitment to inclusive expression. We invite persons to change the words of hymns deemed to be exclusive so that the hymns might have meaning for all.

FRAGRANCES IN CHURCH (Men and Women): Please be mindful that someone near you may be asthmatic or have chemical sensitivities. We ask you to avoid wearing strong smelling cosmetics, as they may trigger a terrible reaction from others. Thank you!

THE ALTAR FLOWERS this morning are given by Bill and Mary Beck in loving memory of their parents, Dr. James and Elizabeth Bullock; and Clifford Beck. NEW TO THE PRAYER LIST: Martha & Pam Bellinger-Zech; Bette Corner (praise for healing); Linda & Steve Kronseder (death of their son, Jeff, July 16); Loved Ones of Jianmin Lin (friend of Butler Wang & Sammy Ru); Loved Ones of Les Muray; Wilma McLeod & Family (safe travels); Laura O’Steen (Lynn Euzenas’ friend); Mark Stevens (Lottie Lilley-Coles’ friend); Irwin Weiss (Laura Lilley-Coles’ stepfather); World Council of Churches Countries of the Week: Republic of Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe. THE FULL PRAYER LIST, including those who are unwillingly absent, can be found at http://claremontumc.net/cumc/Newsletters/WINDOW/TheWindow_2019-07-24.pdf, pages 3-4, or you may wish to pick up a copy of the latest issue of The Window from the Narthex.

ACOLYTES: Sajjad Alobaidi, Paige Ouellette, Soheyl Alobaidi, Luke Roy

USHERS: Karen Britten, Tayde Perez, Dick Tipping

OUR PRAYERS PLEASE keep the church office updated on your loved ones.

TODAY AT CUMC

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GREETERS: Hilary LaConte

SOUND: Jim Nunn, Brett O’Connor, Darryl Richardson, Howard Yeager

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP takes place on the patio, following worship. We are grateful for the ministry of Susie Holway and Gerry Loritsch as our hosts this morning. Please come and fellowship over a cup of lemonade, Fair Trade coffee, or tea.

Children’s Ministry July 28: Summer Sunday School: Children, Kindergarten through 6th grade (childcare provided for preschool age children and younger), are invited to the Round Building following the Children’s Time in worship. Questions? Contact Sara Swift Tharpe: swiftharpe@yahoo.com or (336) 354-8194.

The Growing Christians Class meets Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Room 11. The class continues with the last unit of the thought provoking study on Public Faith in Action, chapter 25, “Compassion.” Alex Morales will lead discussion. Please come, even if you aren’t caught up. The class is also reading a novel entitled, Homegoing. Copies are available for sale in the Narthex. All are welcome!

ADULT MINISTRIES & FAITH FORMATION All are welcome!

The Men’s Enrichment Group will meet next on Wednesday August 14, 8:00 a.m., at Mt. San Antonio Gardens in the 2nd floor lounge of “D” Building. Our study book is: America’s Original Sin, Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to New America, by Jim Wallis. More books are available. Information/contacts: Abraham Alobaidi or Frank Cookingham. Visitors welcome - come and join this small enriching group!

Book Group meets next on the fourth Monday of August, the 26th, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2. The book for August is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Elizabeth Moore will lead discussion. All are welcome! Contacts: Peggy Williams & Wilma McLeod

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Have you ever thought about ushering… We have openings to usher on a quarterly rotation in August, December, April; or September, January, May. If you are interested, please contact Jessica, CUMC’s Office Administrator, (909) 624-9021 or via email churchoffice@claremontumc.info. Thank you to all of our ushers!

Share the Gift of Hospitality on Sundays: Please consider greeting before worship, or hosting coffee fellowship following worship. All you need bring is your wonderful self! Please sign up in the Narthex. Thank you!

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The Plight of Asylum-Seeking Families Continues to Worsen

We at Claremont United Methodist Church (CUMC) responded swiftly to the need of over 2,700 children of immigrants seeking asylum at the U.S./Mexican border. These children were forcibly taken from their parents and scattered throughout the United States in April and May of 2018. Our church raised over $10,000 to assist with the legal representation of separated children through Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON). The plight continues as more families have been detained in the last couple of months, and the number of children separated from their family continues to grow. In addition to the remaining separated children, there are over 15,000 youth and children at detention facilities throughout the United States.

The CUMC Creative Peacemaking Committee has decided to keep our congregation aware of this urgent need and to encourage church members to continue to support the efforts of JFON by donating funds for the legal representation of separated children and asylum-seeking families currently in detention centers.

Your contribution to CUMC, designated to JFON, will help to ensure that separated children and families in detention facilities receive the legal assistance they need. You can also donate directly to JFON by visiting this link, www.njfon.org. Please open your hearts and prayerfully consider a financial gift. (JFON is an agency of the United Methodist Committee on Relief.)

By: Rose Schneeberger

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INVITATION FOR SUMMER READING

As a congregation we are committed to dismantling racism. As together we explore what this means, we can do some reading and then talk with each other. The small group that is focused on dismantling racism has selected three books for your consideration this summer. All three books are available for purchase on Sunday mornings at the Dismantling Racism table on the patio during coffee fellowship time. Please stop by to take a look at the selections.

In August and September, we will form discussion groups based on these books. You are strongly encouraged to choose one of the books. Read it between now and August, and then attend a group discussion for that book. Details for discussion meetings will follow.

For information, talk with Frank Cookingham or email him at fm.cookingham@verizon.net.

Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving (2014) With self-revealing humor, Irving narrates her lifelong journey toward understanding racism as a white, middle-class woman. First discovering that “white” is a race, Irving also realizes that her life-long racial blindness has affected her personal and professional relationships, and begins to learn what she might do about it. Very readable and practical – with questions throughout for the reader to ponder regarding his/her own racial journey. It’s an excellent introduction to the various aspects of the complicated racial issues.

America’s Original Sin by Jim Wallis (2016) Wallis, an evangelical leader for social justice for decades, analyzes racism and white privilege, and prescribes what white people in faith communities need to do as responsible citizens to promote healing and justice in a New America. If you have read Waking Up White or have a basic understanding of race issues, this book will deepen your understanding.

Homegoing* by Yaa Gyasi (2016), a novel This novel covers 400 years and eight generations, following the paths of two half-sisters born in Ghana. They are born into different villages, each unaware of the other. One will marry an Englishman and lead a life of comfort in the palatial rooms of the Cape Coast Castle. The other will be captured in a raid on her village, imprisoned in the very same castle, and sold into slavery. The book follows the parallel paths of these sisters and their descendants through eight generations from the Gold Coast to the plantations of Mississippi, from the American Civil War to the Jazz Age of Harlem. It illuminates slavery’s troubled

legacy both for those who were taken and those who stayed – and shows how the memory of captivity has been inscribed on the soul of our nation.

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THE REVEREND LINDA VOGEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP In November 2017, Claremont UMC lost one of its greatest champions of LGBTQ equality in the death of the Rev. Linda Vogel. While not LGBTQ herself, she along with her husband, the Rev. Dwight Vogel, pushed the agenda of inclusion of LGBTQ people in our denomination. With Linda’s blessing, this scholarship was established with generous donations made in her memory.

This past academic year of 2018-2019, the scholarship was awarded to a transgender individual named Javi, who was homeless for a significant period after foster care ended because of his age of majority. Through this scholarship, Javi was supplied with a computer and materials needed to begin his program at Riverside Community College. Javi was so thankful for this help. We hope that he is soon able to visit CUMC on a Sunday so that you can meet this remarkable young person.

This scholarship is open to any young person who has been in the care of the court system, either at home or at one time in a court ordered placement, and has not yet reached the age of 23. UPDATE: We received word that Javi attained a 4.0 GPA! The terms of the scholarship state that this GPA entitles him to receive the scholarship for the upcoming academic year. There will be no new applications received this year, but please do keep this scholarship in mind for any young people you know who may qualify for the future. We still accept donations to the Rev. Linda Vogel Fund, and we cannot think of a better way to continue our love for our sister in Christ. Thank you!

Be a Voice for those Who Have No Voice… Send a letter for Amnesty International! Letters for July are on the front desk in the Narthex. Attached to each packet of letters is an update on recent cases. Please mail the letters by the end of the month. International postage is $1.15 per letter. Thank you!

Update About The Window… This week’s mailed issue of The Window, our bi-weekly newsletter, was delayed. The bulk mail office of the Claremont Post Office was closed for several days, delaying when we could take the mailing to be sent out. Extra copies are available in the Narthex, or you can view it online at claremontumc.net/cumc/Newsletters/WINDOW/TheWindow_2019-07-24.pdf. Thank you for understanding!

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Sunday, July 28, 2019 8:45a Summer Choir Rehearsal—Sanctuary 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care—Room 3 9:30a Worship–Sanctuary 9:50a Summer Sunday School—Round Building 10:30a Coffee Fellowship—Patio and Narthex 11:00a Growing Christians Class—Room 11 Deadline: The Window articles, August 7th issue Sierra Service Project Team Returns from Spokane Monday, July 29, 2019 6:15p Al Anon—Room 11 Tuesday, July 30, 2019 7:00p Odd Tuesday Music Jam—Room 10 Wednesday, July 31, 2019 6:30p Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous—Room 11 8:00p Gay Men’s Alcoholics Anonymous—Room 11 Thursday, August 1, 2019 11:00 Worship Design Team—Rev. Karen’s Office Saturday, August 3, 2019 9:30a 7th Day Adventist Worship & Lunch—Sanctuary & Round Building Sunday, August 4, 2019 Holy Communion 9:15a-12:00p Infant and Toddler Care—Room 3 9:30a Worship–Sanctuary 9:50a Summer Sunday School—Round Building 10:30a Coffee Fellowship—Patio and Narthex 11:00a Reconciling Congregation Committee—Room 2 11:00a Growing Christians Class—Room 11 4:00-5:30p Discipleship Group—Room 2

THIS WEEK AT CUMC

www.claremontumc.net ~ churchoffice@claremontumc.info Office: 909-624-9021 Fax: 909-624-7308 ~ 211 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711

Nurturing spirits…Working for justice…

Serving others and creation…

Ministers: The Whole Congregation

Clergy and Staff The Rev. Karen Clark Ristine ~ Lead Pastor x224

The Rev. Martha Morales ~ Minister of Education and Caring Ministries x231 Jessica Johnston, M.Div. ~ Church Administrator x222

Genaro Cordova ~ Facilities Engineer Jeri Bollman, M.S. ~ Director: CUMC Preschool, 909-624-8223

Sara Swift Tharpe, M.Div. ~ Director: Children’s and Youth Ministries Katie Franklin Ledsinger ~ Organist; Director: The Circuit Ringers, CUMC Kids Choir,

and Youth Chimes Jared Pugh ~ Director: Sanctuary Choir

Dr. Barbara Durost ~ Drama Coordinator Marie Soltero and Elizabeth Slater ~ Nursery Attendants

Mateo Mamea ~ Sunday Custodian Leeann Nabors ~ The Clinebell Institute, 909-451-3690

Located in the California Pacific Annual Conference

The Rev. Dr. Grant J. Hagiya ~ Resident Bishop The Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon ~ East District Superintendent

In covenant with United Methodist Missionaries

Mozart Adevu ~ West Africa Stephen Copley ~ Arkansas

In covenant with Dios es Amor Methodist Church ~ Tijuana, Mexico