Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org February 5, 2012 +++ 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. Communion Sunday Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Heal our broken hearts. Forgive our mistaken actions. Release our destructive thoughts. Lift us up, that we may walk in your light, forgiven and free, strengthened and renewed, to be the delight of your eyes. In hope and gratitude, we pray. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told to you from the beginning of time? The everlasting God, Creator of earth and sky, is the God of grace and glory, embracing us with forgiveness and mercy, strengthening us with hope and courage. Lift up your eyes and see. People: Gods love abounds in power!

You are invited to come forward at the ushers direction. You will receive a piece of bread (or gluten-free alternative if you prefer) and can dip it into the cup of grape juice. Please indicate to an usher if you prefer to be served in your seat.

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG Precious Lord, Take My Hand UMH #474

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Please take a moment to silence your cell phones now. GATHERING SONG Take This Moment, Sign, and Space (st. 1) W&S #3118

PROCLAIMING GODS LOVE

SPECIAL MUSIC Alleluias By Jane Marshall Chancel Choir

If you would like to know more about baptism or becoming a member of Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith or transfer of your current church membership, please speak with Rev. Devine today following worship. THE BENEDICTION You are invited to join hands as we share in the song: Take This Moment, Sign, and Space (st. 5) Take my talents, take my skills, Take whats yet to be; Let my life be yours, and yet, Let it still be me. Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services, you are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deckwed love to get to know you better! THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our worship leader for the 8:30 service is Jamie Justus and for the 10:50 service is Larry Parks. The Media Manager today is Darian Crevir (8:30). Julie Burns leads our Childrens Time. We thank all our greeters, ushers, and acolytes. CHURCH NURSERY Child care is available for children up to age 5 in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. The nursery is temporarily being held in Room 5. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. W&S #3118

Take this moment, sign, and space; Take my friends around; Here among us make the place Where your love is found.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

BIBLE READING

Mark 1:29-39

Leader: This is the Word of God, for us, the people of God. All: Thanks be to God! SERMON Rev. Jeanne Devine

As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers!
When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so.

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION *RESPONSE IN SONG (A moment of silence for meditation) There is a Balm in Gilead UMH #375

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told from the beginning of time, in the voice of the wind and the splendor of the sky? Our Creator God is from everlasting to everlasting. Lift up your eyes to the witness of the earth. People: Gods presence is here, in the plants and the trees. Leader: Lift up your eyes to the canvas of the heavens. People: Gods praises are proclaimed by the stars above. Leader: Lift up your eyes to the love of God. People: Gods grace abounds, in the courage of the weak and the strength of the downtrodden. Leader: Lift up your voices to join in the song. People: It is good to sing praise to our Creator God! *OPENING HYMN Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above UMH #126

OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal. A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD UMH #94

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! THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Hymns to be sung while receiving communion: For the Bread Which You Have Broken Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast I Come with Joy UMH #13

Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of the row. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of grace and glory, we come to you in our human frailty. We come faint with exhaustion. We come downtrodden with powerlessness. We come fully aware of our sinfulness. We come sick with fever or burdened with sorrows. Bind up our wounds, O God.

UMH #614 UMH #616 UMH #617

Upcoming Events This Week Sunday, February 5 Communion Sunday 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 4:00 pm Tai Chi (sanctuary) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 5:00 pm UMYF Super Bowl Party at Burns residence Wednesday, February 8 9:30 am UMW Women in Action Circle (sanctuary) 6:00 pm Handbell Choir 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Saturday, February 11 2:00 pm UMW Young Womens Circle (9)

Announcements Contribution statements for 2011 are available today in the narthex (lobby). Please stop for a moment to pick yours up; you will help reduce our mailing costs. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Today the Youth Fellowship will gather for a Super Bowl party at the Burns residence, 11100 Desert Willow Loop, starting at 5:00 p.m. There will be fun and games! Bring favorite foods and/or beverages to share. Contact Julie Burns, 694-9868, for more info.

February 5, 2012
Communion Sunday

Sunday, February 12 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation Monday, February 6 10:00 am Womens Group (sanctuary) 8:30 am Worship 7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 2:00 pm Outreach (sanctuary) Tuesday, February 7 6:00 pm Congregational Care (9) 4:00 pm Tai Chi (sanctuary) 6:15 pm Childcare Board (CC office) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 7:00 pm 40th Anniversary Task Force (sanctuary)

Spiritual Care Committee invites the congregation to take part in the annual Valentine's "Secret Prayer Pals" event. There is a Valentine Basket and Box in the Narthex; select a heart from the basket, write your prayer request or concern (anonymous is ok), and place it into the Valentine Box. On February 12th, the hearts will be drawn at random by everyone participating, for a week of intentional prayer focusing on the request written on the heart you've drawn. You may participate via your prayer request/concern, by praying for another's concern, or you may do both. Share your heart and your time Valentine's week!

The newsletter deadline is: Sunday, February 19, 2012

The Young Adult life group will be re-organizing and launching our group with a fellowship dinner at the home of Myrna and Steve Cavender in early March. At that time, we will start to get acquainted before we begin meeting on Sunday mornings to view and discuss Adam Hamilton's thought-provoking Why Christians Get It Wrong. This life group will specifically target those individuals and couples who are post high school through mid-30s; this is for folks who either do not have or have children. Stay tuned here for more details about this upcoming launch. Berkeleys turning 40 this year and we are gearing up for a celebration on May 6th! We have commissioned local composer Timothy Bushong to create music especially for that day. Now through February 12, you may contribute toward the new anthem being written. You may want to make a contribution in honor or memory of someone who has nurtured your faith here. Note anthem on your check, made out to BUMC. There are a number of UM Hymnals missing and we will have to purchase new ones if they are not returned. If you have a hymnal, please return it to the church and let Vikki or Tara know so the count can be updated and number reduced that need to be purchased.

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) ph. 551-8144 Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com) Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry (tgmabry@gmail.com) Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net) Youth Director: Brad Straup (berkeleyyouth@ymail.com) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy (bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)

Save the date! Tuesday, February 21, will be the annual Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper at 5:00 pm in the home of John Green and Bridgette Reece, 7001 Western Oaks Blvd. Bring your appetite for what is sure to be a sweet feast!

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy