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
“You Say”
Lauren Daigel
Welcome
Threshold Moment
P:Jacob said, “No, please; if I find favor with you, then accept my present from my hand; for truly to see your face is like seeing the face of God — since you have received me with such favor.” — Genesis 33:10
Saints are people who let the light shine through. Jacob says about Esau when he is graciously received by his forgiving brother: “You were to me the face of God.” These are saints for us — those through whom life and a forgiving love show up. When we come face to face with this kind of love, we bow in awe and we are compelled to give our best as well.
“We Live, We Love” · Greg Davis
“We live, we love, we forgive and we never give up,
‘cause the days we are given are gifts from above,
and today we remember to live and to love!”
Opening Prayer
All:Like Jacob and Esau, we bring our relationships before you: the places where we have been wounded, the bridges that have been broken, and the people from whom we have grown apart. Give us courage to take the first step toward reconciliation, humility to receive one another with grace, and wisdom to know that forgiveness does not erase the past but can open a new way forward. 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
“Here I Am to Worship”
#3177 W&S
Young & Young at Heart Time
Reception of New Members
Pastor:It is the mission of the United Methodist Church to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Today we have friends who have decided they would like to join us in our mission.
Lay Leader:I present Anne Bradley and Jim Mayo who desire to enter into the fellowship of this congregation.
Pastor:Will you accept the freedom God gives us to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.
New Members:I will.
Pastor:Will you follow the Way of Jesus for the transformation of the world?
New Members:I will.
Pastor:As a member of this congregation, will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence your gifts, your service and your witness?
New Members:I will.
Pastor:Members I commend these siblings to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect them in love.
All:We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in love. As members together with you in the Body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant to faithfully participate in the ministries of the Church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything Divine Love may be glorified through the love of this community.
Pastor:It is our joy to welcome you in a spirit of Love.
Contemporary Reading (Liturgist)
by Fred Rogers
“Forgiveness is a strange thing. It can sometimes be easier to forgive our enemies than our friends. It can be hardest of all to forgive people we love. Like all of life's important coping skills, the ability to forgive and the capacity to let go of resentments most likely take root very early in our lives.”
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
Genesis 33:1-11 (NRSVUE)
Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming, and four hundred men with him. So he divided the children among Leah and Rachel and the two maids. 2He put the maids with their children in front, then Leah with her children, and Rachel and Joseph last of all. 3He himself went on ahead of them, bowing himself to the ground seven times, until he came near his brother.
4But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept. 5When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he said, “Who are these with you?” Jacob said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.” 6Then the maids drew near, they and their children, and bowed down; 7Leah likewise and her children drew near and bowed down; and finally Joseph and Rachel drew near, and they bowed down. 8Esau said, “What do you mean by all this company that I met?” Jacob answered, “To find favor with my lord.” 9But Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.” 10Jacob said, “No, please; if I find favor with you, then accept my present from my hand, for truly to see your face is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me with such favor. 11Please accept my gift that is brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me and because I have everything I want.” So he urged him, and he took it.
We Sing
“Christ Be Our Light”
Bernadette Farrell
Message
“Face to Face”
Rev. Dr. Michele Robbins
Offertory
“Never One Thing · Andrea Ramsey”
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
“Bind Us Together”
#2226 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
“Shine”
Ed Roland
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.