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COUNT ME IN! ACCESSING OUR DATABASE Sunday, April 22, 9:30am & 11:00am, Redwood Room LAUMC’s database gives us online access to a church directory, events, groups, personal giving history, and more. Come learn about the features it offers and update your personal information. SOUTH BAY CROP HUNGER WALK Sunday, April 22, 1:30pm, San Jose Join the LAUMC team’s efforts to overcome hunger and poverty. The South Bay Walk starts from Herbert Hoover Middle School, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. South Bay CROP Hunger Walk supports Second Harvest Food Bank, Sacred Heart Community Service, and Church World Service. Join the LAUMC team at www.crophungerwalk.org/sanjoseca or contact Dave Ahn ([email protected] or 408-739-3226). STARTING THE JOURNEY NEW MEMBER CLASS Saturday, April 28, 9:00am–12:00pm, Youth Room Are you ready to explore church membership or become a member of Los Altos UMC? Starting the Journey is a great way to meet our pastors, explore the history of The United Methodist Church, ask questions about church and what it means to be a Christian, and learn more about what it means to be a professing member here at Los Altos UMC. Come check LAUMC out, with no commitment to join. Lunch will be provided; RSVP to Patricia Parfett ([email protected]). CONCERT FOR CHANGEMAKERS Saturday, April 28, 7:30pm, Creekside Creekside Worship Band members have teamed up with other professional musicians to put on a benefit concert for our new Changemaker Initiative! Come for an entertaining evening of music from two great rock/fusion bands, Blood Sweat & Tears and Chicago. Tickets cost $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP seating with reserved parking; tickets are expected to sell out, so buy yours soon at www.thechangemakerinitiative.org. Contact Randy Nickel ([email protected]) with questions. REGISTER KIDS FOR CHANGEMAKER SUMMER CAMP June 11–15, 9:30am–12:30pm At LAUMC's Changemaker Summer Camp, children from age 3.5 to grade 6 will explore what it means to be a peacemaker. Formerly known as Vacation Bible School, Changemaker Summer Camp will continue to be a week of fun music, crafts, games, snacks, stories, and science. Register at www.laumc.org/changemaker-summer-camp or by paper form. Sign up your children and grandchildren to secure a spot. Contact Director of Children’s Ministries Michelle Caudle ([email protected] or 650-948-1083 x153) with questions.
CHANGEMAKER SPACE AND FELLOW APPLICATIONS Today, between services, Room 8 Come peek into our new Changemaker Space! Changemaker Fellows and teams will use this space to brainstorm, engage, inspire, and make change happen in our world! Apply online (www.thechangemakerinitiative.org) by April 22 to become a Fellow. Ashoka will choose the Fellows. Contact Kim Jones ([email protected]) with questions. A BIGGER TABLE: IS RELIGION RELEVANT? Tonight, 6:00–7:30pm, Creekside Will religion and religious communities have the commitment and discipline to counter national forces that narrow the benefits of citizenship? Our speaker is Dr. Susan Abraham, vice president of academic affairs and dean at Pacific School of Religion. Suggested pricing for dinner is $12 for adults, $8 for youth and children 10 and over, and free for children under 10. TUESDAY AT THE MOVIES Tuesday, April 17 1:00pm, Live Oak Room Come view Beauty and the Beast with Boomers and Beyond. Drinks and snacks are provided. Contact Thomas Gazdayka ([email protected]) with questions. RAISING INDEPENDENT AND RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN Wednesday, April 18, 9:30–11:00am, Children’s Center Retired Children’s Center Director Non Mead will share her best practices on raising independent and responsible children. Parents will learn practical age-appropriate skills a child should know at each age. Please register at www.childrenscenterpreschool.org. THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP Thursday, April 19, 7:30pm, Garden Room Women are invited to discuss The Maltese Falcon, by Dashiel Hammett. Contact: Sandy Montoya ([email protected]). MEN’S CLOTHING DRIVE Sunday, April 22 & 29, all services Gentlemen, clean out those closets! The Outreach Committee is holding a men’s clothing drive for Salinas First UMC’s neighborhood ministry program, which needs gently worn men’s shoes, socks, pants, shorts, shirts of any kind, and jackets. Warm blankets and sleeping bags are also welcome. Drop off your donations in the red collection bins. For questions or to request a pick-up/drop-off, call Diane Pytel (650-417-1738).
First: Wait Here Sunday, April 15, 2018
Welcome to Los Altos
United Methodist Church!
We believe all persons are children of God,
and we welcome ALL, regardless of age,
cultural background, disabilities, ethnicity,
financial circumstances, gender identity,
marital status, religious tradition,
or sexual orientation.
JAVA JOY – 8:00am, 9:30am, & 11:00am Come to the Redwood Room to enjoy fellowship,
a cup of coffee, and some goodies.
Visitors, please come by the Connection Point to receive a gift. Hearing assist devices are available: see an usher. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices. Those able are invited to stand when indicated with the † symbol. FWS: Faith We Sing | UMH: United Methodist Hymnal | W&S: Worship & Song Gathering Music Opening Music 8:30 Morning Glory, Bill Golden, Director 10:00 - The Spirit of the Lord Strathdee
Starfire Singers, Carol Damonte, Director The Call to Worship
Song - Marching to Zion (v. 1, 2, 3) UMH 733 Welcome Song - Marching to Zion (v. 4) UMH 733 Choral Prayer Preparation Invitation to Prayer Prayers & Pastoral Prayer Lord’s Prayer Song - There’s a Spirit of Love in This Place (v. 1) W&S 3148 Baby Blessing (10:00) Fiona Imre Buhles Bible Reading Jackie Stephens, Melanie Ercoli
Acts 1:1-11 CEB Pew Bible p. 118 (NT)
Special Music 10:00 - Holy Spirit, You Are Welcome Here Mason Message Rev. Kathi McShane Song - A Place at the Table (v. 1, 5) W&S 3149 Count Me In
Response to Our Generous God Offering Bobby Jo Valentine In addition to the offering plate, donations may be made online (https://laumc.onlinegiving.org/) or by texting a gift amount to 650-229-5200. Info cards are in the pew pockets. Song of Praise Prayer of Dedication Song - I Love to Tell the Story (v. 1, 3, 4) UMH 156 Sending Forth Song of Blessing - If You Say ‘Go’ Closing Music CONVERSATIONAL CHURCH - 11:15am, Live Oak Room Come discuss today’s message and other topics in a new form of church.
IN SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD: Please pray for those who are hungry, displaced, sick, or in poverty because of natural and human-made disasters, and for the workers who minister to them. SPECIAL CONCERNS: Florence Helm, Walter Stephens, Bill Stevens, Colin Trewitt BABY BLESSING: Today we celebrate the blessing of Kelley Buhles and Thomas Szegvary’s daughter, Fiona Imre Buhles. Proud grandparents are Pat and Bill Buhles and Edit Szegvary. MEN & WOMEN IN UNIFORM AROUND THE WORLD: Rachel Z. E. Sheridan (USAF), James Dobson (USAF), Tyler Elgin (USA), Devin Kenny-Hernandez (USA), Phillip Lyman (USA), Kelly McCoy (USA), John Principe (USA), Jared Vallner (USA), Daniel Wood (USA), David Wood (USA), Jeffrey Wood (USA).
LAUMC is a Care Ministry Congregation with trained, supportive, and loving people who are available to provide you with confidential, caring support in times of special need. If you need care, call the pastoral care line (650-823-4562).
To view an extended Prayer Concerns list, or to request prayers, please visit www.laumc.org/prayers/.
If We Are the Body Sing, Sing, Sing
Welcome
No Longer Slaves
Prayers
Jesus, Lover of My Soul Scripture Acts 1:1-11 Message Pastor Dirk Damonte
God’s Great Dance Floor
