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The words in black bold are spoken or sung by the congregation. Please, no food or beverages are allowed in the Sanctuary. * Indicates when to rise in body or spirit.
UMH--United Methodist (Blue), TFWS--The Faith We Sing (Black), W&S--Worship & Song (Green)
Prelude
“We Shall Overcome”
#533 UMH
Welcome
Threshold Moment
P:Welcome back for our worship series that features Jesus’ “famous last words” from the table of his last meal as recounted in the Gospel of John. For the disciples, it had been three years of watching the actions of Jesus–his teaching, his healing, his feeding, his redeeming love. But the disciples still can’t seem to understand. “Show us God,” they say at that table. So Jesus tries to help them understand that whenever they have witnessed his actions, they have seen God. Then he offers a shocking statement of trust in those who will carry on after he is gone: they will do works like these and even greater. Anyone who asks for assistance to carry out love-in-action in the name of Jesus, will be his Body, his Love, multiplied many times over throughout the world. Incredibly, Jesus trusts us to do this work.
“Let There Be Peace on Earth” · Sy Miller and Jill Jackson
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me;
Let there be peace on earth,
The peace that was meant to be.
With God our creator
We are family,
Let us walk with each other
In perfect harmony.
(Josh)
Your responses are in bold…
There is so much to fix about this world.
We wonder what we have to give that would make any difference.
Like Jesus’ disciples, sometimes we are not sure what to do.
It feels like a daunting task.
But Jesus reminds us that just sitting down to have a meal is one way to be God’s love.
We are called to give in the ways we can, treating each other…
as neighbors,
as neighbors.
Not “others.”
Not “others.”
Let peace begin with me,
Let this be the moment now;
With every step I take,
Let this be my solemn vow:
To take each moment and live each moment
In peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
Passing the Peace
P:The Peace of Christ be with you.
All:And also with you.
P:You are invited to pass the peace among you, remembering to pass it to those joining us remotely.
Praising
“Forever”
#3023 W&S
Young & Young at Heart Time
Contemporary Reading (Liturgist)
by Henri Nouwen
“In our world full of strangers, estranged from their own past, culture and country, from their neighbors, friends and family, from their deepest self and their God, we witness a painful search for a hospitable place where life can be lived without fear and where community can be found.”
COMMUNITY PRAYER ~ THE LORD’S PRAYER
Sung in Echo
Our Mother, Father, Our Mother, Father
Who art in heaven, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, Hallowed be thy name
Thy Kingdom come, Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done, Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven, On earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day, Give us this day
Our daily bread, Our daily bread
And forgive us all our sins, And forgive us all our sins
And lead us not, And lead us not
Into temptation, Into temptation
But deliver us from evil, But deliver us from evil
For yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory
Forever, Forever
And ever, And ever
Our Mother, Father, Our Mother, Father
Who art in heaven, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, Hallowed be thy name
Ancient Readings
John 14:8-14 (NRSVUE)
Liturgist: “Rabbi,” Philip said, “show us Abba God, and that will be enough for us.” Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and still you don’t know me? Whoever has seen me has seen Abba God. How can you say, ‘Show us your Abba’? Don’t you believe that I am in Abba God and God is in me? The words I speak are not spoken of myself; it is Abba God, living in me, who is accomplishing the works of God. Believe me that I am in God and God is in me, or else believe because of the works I do.
The truth of the matter is, anyone who has faith in me will do the works I do— and greater works besides. Why? Because I go to Abba God, and whatever you ask in my name I will do, so that God may be glorified in me. Anything you ask in my name I will do.
We Sing
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
#384 UMH
Message
“Show Us”
Rev. Dr. Michele Robbins
Offertory
“What the World Needs Now · Burt Bacharach”
Offerings can be placed in the basket on the table, online at ukiahumc.org, or mailed to PO Box 323, Ukiah
*DOXOLOGY # UMH
*MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT
Members of the Ukiah United Methodist Church accept the freedom God gives us to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. We welcome opportunities to bring God’s love to the world in as many ways as we can. We promise to uphold our beloved church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.
Getting Strong
“You Are Mine”
#2218 TFWS
Opportunities for Ministry
- ⤷Church Conference: Willits UMC 1:30 on Sunday, October 25th
- ⤷Be Well Engraved Tile Campaign: Find information on our website, ukiahumc.org
- ⤷Gentle Yoga: Every Wednesday and Saturday with Hand weights at 8:15 am Yoga at 8:30 am in the Social Hall led by Pastor Michele.
- ⤷Recycling: Annie is collecting CRV bottles & cans, to benefit Ukiah UMC. Text Annie at 707-513-9634 for pickups and more information. Items can be taken to Jone’s house and left behind her recycling totes on the corner of Jones and McPeak.
- ⤷The Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center: If you would like to donate to Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center, below is a list of needed items. All donations can be dropped at HRC M-F, 9-5 or to Trudy’s front porch at any time. Thank you to everyone who donates! Trudy•Items needed are: underwear, socks, shower towels, blankets, sleeping bags, backpacks, men’s pants, bath soap, razors, dog food
Go For It!
South:Do all the good you can,
North:By all the means you can,
South:In all the ways you can,
North:In all the places you can,
South:At all the times you can,
North:To all the people you can,
All:As long as ever you can. Amen.
— John Wesley
Blessing
*STEPPING OUT
“One Day”
Matisyahu
WE ARE A WELCOMING & AFFIRMING CONGREGATION:
We welcome all persons into full participation in the life of the congregation regardless of age, gender identity, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, marriage status, or physical or mental condition.