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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
“Woke Up this Morning”
#2082 TFWS
Welcome
Threshold Moment
P:Acatamiento is a way of seeing that is rooted in awe, reverence, and deep respect for the dignity of every person. It is the practice of setting aside judgment so that we can truly encounter one another. In today's Gospel, Jesus does just that. He sits at the table with tax collectors and sinners, seeing not labels or failures, but beloved children of God. When others question his choices, Jesus reminds them that his mission is to draw near to those who have been pushed to the margins. As we cross this threshold into worship, may we open our hearts to the sacredness in ourselves and in one another. Let us come with wonder instead of judgment, curiosity instead of certainty, and gratitude for the God who always makes room at the table for everyone.
“You Are Mine” v.2 + refrain · #2218 TFWS
I am hope for all who are hopeless
I am eyes for all who long to see
In the shadows of the night
I will be your light
Come and rest in me
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow me, I will bring you home
I love you, and you are mine
Call to Worship
L:Come, all who are searching. Come, all who are weary. Come, all who have known welcome and all who have wondered if there is a place for you.
All:We come because God calls us by name and invites us to the table.
L:Jesus did not wait for people to become perfect before offering friendship. He sat with those others rejected, seeing not labels, but beloved children of God.
All:We come to lay down judgment and receive the grace that makes us whole. With grateful hearts, we worship the God of boundless welcome. Amen
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
“More Like You”
#2167 TFWS
Young & Young at Heart Time
Contemporary Reading (Liturgist)
The Ponds
by Mary Oliver
Still, what I want in my life
Is to be willing
To be dazzled
To cast aside the weight of facts
And maybe even
To float a little
Above this difficult world.
I want to believe I am looking
Into the white fire of a great mystery.
I want to believe that the imperfections are nothing
That the light is everything—that is more than the sum
Of each flawed blossom rising and fading. And I do.
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
MARK 2:13-17 (NRSVUE)
Jesus went out again beside the sea; the whole crowd gathered around him, and he taught them. As he was walking along, he saw Levi, son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax-collection station, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.
And as he sat at dinner in Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. When the scribes of the Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” When Jesus heard this, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician but those who are sick; I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
We Sing
“Blessed Be the Tie that Binds”
#557 UMH
Message
“Acatamiento”
Rev. Dr. Michele Robbins
Offertory
“Fill My Cup, Lord · #3093 W&S”
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 Blessings Flow”
#94 UMH
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!
*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
“Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”
#2171 TFWS
Opportunities for Ministry
- ⤷Leadership Team: Meets today at 11:30 in the office with a Zoom option.
- ⤷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.
- ⤷UWiF Retreat: Wednesday the 29th in McGarvey Park from 9:00 to 11:00. Bring a chair, snack, and poem, song, or scripture to share.
- ⤷Photo Directory: Our photo directory is coming along. If you have not had your photo taken yet, please contact Trudy Morgan (morganmiller95482@gmail.com) to set up a time to have one taken, or send a headshot to Debbie in the office (office@ukiahumc.org).
- ⤷Recycling: Annie is collecting CRV bottles & cans, to benefit Ukiah UMC. Text Annie at 707-513-9634 for pickups and more information.
- ⤷Mendo Labor Co-op: Our church sponsors a worker-led co-op connecting underemployed and unhoused workers with people needing help around the house or yard. We need church members willing to hire workers with patience as we get started and work out the kinks. Call/text Cheryl and Casey at (369) 216-1512 to be matched, or fill out the online form on mendolaborcoop.ukiahumc.org.
- ⤷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: Eating utensils, paper plates, napkins, water, ice, soda, to-go containers, paper towels
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 Love”
Bob Marley
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.