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10:00 AMSANCTUARY

September 11, 2016

Where + is indicated, standing or sitting, we praise God.You are invited to read aloud the bold text.

Rally Sunday

We Gather to WorshipCentering Rev. Sally Johnson

Prelude My Spirit Be Joyful Copper St. Brass J.S. Bach

Choral introit All Are Welcome Sanctuary Choir Marty Haugen entry into Celebration Jeff Graham

We have come from different backgrounds on various roads to get here.

But we are all here seeking an experience of the holy.Listen for the promise of God’s steadfast love and God’s faithfulness.We are listening for God’s call in our lives.

+ hymn no. 62 All Creatures of Our God and King stanzas 1, 2, 3, 7 lasst uns erfreuen

+ morning Prayer

Holy One, earth and heaven reverberate with your glory, and humans and angels alike sing your praises. Open our minds to your breathtaking work in the world, even as you call us to spread the good news of Jesus Christ, our mentor and savior, in whose name we pray. Amen.

Together We Praise Godanthem With a Voice of Singing Andrew Hackett, organist Martin Shaw

WelCome Rev. Judy Zabel

Let the children come to the front for the Time with Children.

church.orgHENNEPlNavenue united methodist511 groveland avenueminneapolis, mn 55403 phone 612-871-5303

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Our MissionTo make disciples of Jesus Christ

for the transformation of the world.

Our VisionWe will grow in our love of God

and neighbor, welcome new peo-ple and heal a broken world.

Our StrategyRadical HospitalityPassionate Worship

Intentional Faith DevelopmentRisk-Taking Mission & Service

Extravagant Generosity

Sunday WorshipSabbath Beginnings 8:00 AM

Communion

Sacred Journey 8:30 AMCreation Spirituality

Traditional Worship 10:00 AMOrgan, Choir

time With Children Lynne Carroll

+ sharing the PeaCe

May the peace of God be with you.And also with you.

The congregation may greet each other with a sign of reconciliation and peace.

We Hear God’s WordPrayer for illumination & lighting the lamP For the Beauty of the Earth John Rutter

sCriPture reading Genesis 1:1-2:3 Psalm 19:1-6

The Word of God for the people of God.Thanks be to God.

sermon Alive in the Story of Creation: Rev. Judy Zabel Awe and Wonder

We Respond to God’s Lovegiving our tithes, our offerings & ourselves

Including Special Offering for Louisiana Flood Relief

musiCal offering If Not Now, Tell Me When Leslie Ball and Steve Blons Carrie Newcomer

+ Presentation of our tithes & offerings lasst uns erfreuen

Prayer of dediCation

Prayers of the PeoPle Rev. Nate Melcher Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

the lord’s Prayer choral amen

Today Awe and Wonder Rev. Judy Zabel

Sept. 18 Being Human

Sept. 25 A World of Meaning

Oct. 2 The Drama of Desire

Oct. 9 In Over Our Heads

Oct. 16 Plotting Goodness Celebration of 100 years in our building

Oct. 23 It’s Not Too Late

Your life is a Sacred Journey – and it is about change,

growth, discovery, movement, transformation,

continuously expanding your vision of what is possible,

stretching your soul, learning to see clearly & deeply,

listening to your intuition, taking courageous risks, embracing

challenges at every step along the way.

You are on the path – exactly where

you’re meant to be right now...and from here,

you can only go forward, shaping your life story

into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing, of courage,

beauty, wisdom, power, dignity & love.

– Caroline Joy Adams

We Take Our Worship Into the Worldblessing of the baCkPaCks

+ hymn no. 670 Go Forth for God geneva 124

The Acolytes, Bruce Arones and Judy Reese, carry the light of Christ into the world.

+ benediCtion

Postlude Blue Rondo a la Turk Dave Brubeck

Today’s sanctuary flowers are given in celebration of our grandchildren: Allison, Caitlin, James, Madeline, Anna, Zoey,

and Theodore (Theo) by Ken and Jan Talle.

In Our Prayers This Week

DeathsVirginia NybergDick HoffmanRev. Joe Elmore

Upcoming SurgeryEli Roehlkepartain

Recovering at HomeWilliam Almquist Gary HargrovesLuAnn Wolf

HospiceRoy AlmenMarie Cross

Care CentersJim AndersonRachel ElliottHank GarwickLaVonne GroverDoug Jeranson

Prayer RequestsGeneral Conference Delegates and Attendees

If you or a member of your family is going into the hospital or moving from one care center to another and you would like the church to know about this, please call the church office at 612-871-5303 or email Pastoralcare@haumc.org. This helps our church family care for one another.

In Our Prayers This Week

HospiceMarie CrossCharlie GrimesKay Moberg

Recovering at HomeMike ChattDeborah Richardson

Care CentersCal HansonKay MobergArlene Williams

Prayer RequestsSteve WalshDanity, friend of Elfrieda HintzeLaura Lee DahlenBill GreenJanet Sundell-RhodesPeople of Baton Rouge, LAWetterling familyCountry of LaosOromo People of EthiopiaSchool staffs and students as we

start school

New Choir OpportunitiesCherub Choir: Preschool and KindergartenWill sing in the 4 PM Family Service on Christmas Eve.There will be sign-up opportunities during November.

Carol Choir: Grades 1-3Beginning Oct. 2. Will meet most Sundays from 11:15-Noon.Will sing in the 4 PM Family Service on Christmas Eve plus one or two Sundays in the fall.Led by Krista and Darin Reidel.

Altar Choir: Grades 4-7Rehearsal every Tuesday 6 PM - 7 PM beginning on 9/13 Will sing in the 10 AM service about once a month and the 4 PM Family Service on Christmas Eve.Led by Minister of Music and Fine Arts, Bill Mathis.

Journey: Grades 8-12Rehearsal every Sunday 7-8 PM beginning on 9/11Will sing in the 10 AM service about once a month and the 4 PM Family Service on Christmas Eve.Led by Minister of Music and Fine Arts, Bill Mathis.

To register, call the church, at 612-871-5303, before the first rehearsal. Email bill@haumc.org for more information.

You can use your smartphone to give electronically today.

Just scan the QR code below.

MinistersAll members of the congregation.

ClergySally Johnson, Minister of Worship &

Spiritual Formation Jim McChesney, Pastoral Care/Visitation

Nate Melcher, Associate PastorRichard Waggoner, Music Emeritus

Judy Zabel, Senior Pastor

Program StaffLynne Carroll, Children & Families

John Cole, Dignity Center Mary Martin, Outreach

William Mathis, Music & Fine Arts

Twin Cities District Superintendent

Dan Johnson

Minnesota Area BishopBruce R. Ough

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church511 Groveland Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55403612-871-5303

HAUMC is a Reconciling congregation and welcomes all persons without regard to age, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, family configuration, religious background, economic status, or developmental and physical ability.

10 AM Traditional Worship isstreamed live on the internet:

hennepinchurch.org/live

hennepinchurch.org/give

Missional Parking at Hennepin ChurchTo be an inviting congregation and welcome people on our campus, we need to continue being missional about how we park at Hennepin. Please prioritize the church parking lot for our new guests, people with mobility issues, and families with infants and young children. We ask all able-bodied members/longtime guests to please park in the Architectural Alliance lot, use street parking, or use the underground Walker ramp (paid vouchers available at Reception).

We Welcome You!Welcome! If you’re a guest, know that we’re glad you’re here, and that we’d love to get to know you better. Please leave your contact information in the Friendship Pads found in each pew. Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church has a place for you. If this is your first visit, welcome. If you are returning, welcome back!

Welcome Bags for guests are available at the front of the Sanctuary.

Tours begin at the front of the Sanctuary after the 10:00 AM service.

Nursery for infants – age 3 is available in Room 107 on the main floor of the education wing. Ask any usher for directions.

Breakfast at Hennepin is downstairs in the Social Hall until 12:30 PM.

Coffee is available each Sunday in Carlson Hall. Our thanks to Jim Cone of Coffee and Tea, Ltd. for supplying our Sunday coffee.

We are a Caring CommunityPastoral Care: Please notify the church office if you, a family member or any other church member are experiencing illness, hospitalization, or are in need of pastoral care. Please call 612-871-5303 and ask for Pastoral Care, ext. 771 or email PastoralCare@haumc.org.

Congregational Joys and Concerns are posted each week in the Pastoral Care area of the kiosk in Carlson Hall. Cards for members in need of cheer are available to sign at the reception desk.

Downtown Grief Support Group:www.mplsgriefsupport.com is a co-operative effort of downtown churches. Please see their website for the most current information.