Table of Contents
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
“All My Days”
#3011 W&S
Welcome
Threshold Moment
Pastor:"… one who is to be a ruler in Israel on my behalf will come out from you. His origin is from remote times, from ancient days. Therefore, he will give them up until the time when she who is in labor gives birth." - Micah 5:2-3
Pastor:Everyone tends to focus on the latter part of this passage, the infamous "what does the Lord require of you?" but the verses before that reveal a critical pillar in God's house: Patience! A "ruler" will be born but that time has not yet come. How often do we lose hope in God simply because we have lost patience with God and/or God's people? In order for a joyful birth to take place, there must be conception, waiting, and intense labor. In order for the house of God to be built, there must be patience so we build in the right way.
"How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place Oh Lord, God, of Hosts"
(Three Times)
Invocation
Liturgist:People of God, how will you worship?
All:Not with words alone, but by lives of justice and love.
Liturgist:Come, all who belong to God.
All:Come and dwell in God's tent, and in God's heart now and forever.
Passing the Peace
Pastor:The Peace of Christ be with you.
All:And also with you.
Pastor:You are invited to pass the peace among you, remembering to pass it to those joining us remotely.
Praising
Young & Young at Heart Time
Contemporary Reading
The Dream Keeper - Langston Hughes
Bring me all of your dreams,
You dreamer,
Bring me all your
Heart melodies
That I may wrap them
In a blue cloud-cloth
Away from the too-rough fingers
Of the world.
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
Micah 5:2-4, 6:6-8
But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.
"With what shall I come before the Lord and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?"
He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?
We Sing
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
#117 UMH
Message
“The Pillar of Patience”
Rev. Dr. Michele Robbins
Offertory
“Seasons of Love”
Offerings can be placed in the basket on the table, online at ukiahumc.org, or mailed to PO Box 323, Ukiah
*DOXOLOGY
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
#95 UMH
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God all creatures high and low
Give thanks to God in love made known
Creator, Word, and Spirit One
Amen
*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
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
#519 UMH
Opportunities for Ministry
- ⤷11/12 Ukiah United Women in Faith (UWiF): Meets this Wed., Nov. 12 from 11 am to 1 pm in room # 106. We will have a light potluck lunch, and coffee and tea will also be provided. We will have a brief business meeting followed by a program from our Program Resources. All women are welcome - We hope you can join us! For more information, contact Linda Nagel (Lindab.nagel@gmail.com).
- ⤷11/10-18 Vacation: Pastor Michele Robbins will be on vacation from November 10 through the 18. If you have need for pastoral care during that time, you can connect with Pastor Kevin Murphy (kevinm@pacific.net).
- ⤷Wednesday & Saturday 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. Except there will be no Yoga Wed. 11/12 Sat. 11/15.
- ⤷Opportunities where you make a difference: A strong church has members who are actively taking part in ministry and service.•Children's Christmas Craft's Fair: December 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a time when children are invited to the church to make holiday gifts for their family and friends. It takes a bunch of elf volunteers to help the children and the elves often report having as much fun as the children. Even after 46 years, we have some brand new craft projects, along with some old favorites. Please let Jone (joneduggan@sbcglobal.net), Marti, or Vivian (superviv55@gmail.com) know if you are available to help that day between 10:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.•Some activities where laity can take on responsibilities and free up more time for Pastor Michele to concentrate on her clergy roles. Here is a list with what has been identified by our Staff Parish Relations Committee: Writing Articles for Ukiah Daily Journal, Keeping the Congregation Safe, Keeping the Sanctuary a Sanctuary, Tabling at Pride and Community Events, Running Advocacy Workshops, Shopping for Friendship Forward Meals, Concert Series Organizing, Picking up Food for Food Distribution at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays and Organizing Social Hour Volunteers. Please prayerfully consider if your gifts can be used, and connect with Pastor Michele.
- •Elderwell Day Program: Fantastic News Alert!!! We have been awarded a $7,000 grant from the Community Foundation for opening our Elder Well Day Center. Please read Jone's important message below. There are steps we need to take now as we prepare for licensing, and we need as many people to help as possible. Time is of the essence.
- •A Letter from Jone, Ad Board Chair:"We had some wonderful news about our small Grant application for the Elderwell Day Program and now need to find the energy and commitment to bring this dream to reality! Pastor Michele and I visited an Adult Day Program in Antioch last week and while we were there I was thinking-'this is really great AND we could possibly do something EVEN BETTER!'. We have a fantastic leader, we have a beautiful space and we have a community that needs what we have to offer. What we need now are Church folks who are willing to give a little bit of time and energy to help us get closer to our goal. Building this program is a BIG undertaking, but it will make it more financially possible for us to keep our wonderful Pastor Michele here in Ukiah. Folks, we continue to be at a challenging place financially. Without a functioning tenant in our space, we are not able to continue for much longer with a Full-Time Pastor. BUT-we can possibly create something new that will help us to serve our Community and keep our amazing Pastor Michele. I know you are all busy and many of you have donated hours/years of your time, energy and gifts to keep UUMC going. We need a little bit more from YOU at this critical time. Volunteer hours, making connections and financial donations are all necessary and valuable in our endeavor. Feel free to reach out to me and Pastor Michele TODAY as we keep working to create something new and needed."
- •Pledge: Thank you to everyone who has returned their pledge card. It's not too late if you have not been able to turn one in yet. You can put it in the offering basket, mail it to the office, or email it to Debbie at office@ukiahumc.org.
- •Recycling: Annie is collecting CRV bottles & cans, to benefit Ukiah UMC. So far this year through September, $4,445.10 has been raised through CRV recycling! Text or call Annie 707-513-9634 for pickups and more information.
- •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: Toilet paper, Paper towels, Cups, Plates, Bowls, Laundry soap, Towels, Blankets, Sleeping bags, Tarps, Ponchos, Emergency blankets, Adult: boots, socks, jackets, sweatshirts, Cold & Flu meds, Ziplock bags, Tooth paste, Body soap, PENS!
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
“Joy in the Morning”
#2284 TFWS
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.