Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

4th

Sunday of Epiphany February 2nd

, 2020

“You Are Our Letter!”

Vista de la Montana UMC 7

th Sunday after Pentecost _ July 12, 2015

United Methodist Church Mission

To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to reach out to others to help them meet their needs and

to welcome them into our family of faith as we gather for worship, fellowship, education and service.

Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

* Please stand as you are comfortable

(Please write your Celebrations and Concerns in the Prayer Book on the stand in the back of the

Sanctuary. These will be read and prayed for during the Sharing of Concerns and Celebrations.)

COUNTDOWN “Red Letter Edition of Matthew”

WELCOME & GREETING Rev. Fred Baum

*OPENING HYMN No. 126

“Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” (1,2,4)

*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 19:1-4a, 14

Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work

of his hands.

People: Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal

knowledge.

Leader: They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them.

People: Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends

of the world.

Leader: May these words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts

People: be pleasing in your sight, Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Timothy 1:3-10, 13-14 3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and

day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see

you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first

lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now

lives in you also. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through

the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but

gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about

our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the

power of God. 9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything

we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in

Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 10 but it has now been revealed through the

appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and

immortality to light through the gospel.

13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in

Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help

of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

TIME WITH CHILDREN & YOUTH Valerie Hammons

PREPARATION FOR PRAYER No. 396

“O Jesus, I Have Promised” (1,2,4)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Psalm 19:8-14

The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The

commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the

Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all

of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure

gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. By

them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults.

Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then

I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May these words of

my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O

Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

Leader: If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our

sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In the name of Jesus

Christ you are forgiven!

People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

All: Glory to God. Amen.

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Alan Delafield

SHARING OF CONCERNS AND CELEBRATIONS Rev. Fred Baum

OFFERING “God of Grace” (arr. Paul Manz) Mary Bellah “These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their

burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a

house of prayer for all nations.” ~ Isaiah 56:7

*DOXOLOGY “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” (4) No. 559 Sung to “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” No. 127

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Fred Baum

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 1Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people,

letters of recommendation to you or from you? 2 You yourselves are our letter, written

on our hearts, known and read by everyone. 3 You show that you are a letter from

Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living

God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM “There Is a Higher Throne” (Lloyd Larson) Chancel Choir

SERMON “You Are Our Letter!” Rev. Fred Baum

HYMN OF PREPARATION No. 474

“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” (1,2)

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily

bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass

against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For

thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

*CLOSING HYMN “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” (1,3) No. 361

STEPHEN MINISTER Louise O’Donald

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BENEDICTION Rev. Fred Baum

POSTLUDE “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” (arr. William Smith) Mary Bellah

All church services are live-streamed and recorded. CCLI #1030786 CCS #8841 CVLI #504149878

Welcome to Our Visitors!! All visitors are invited and encouraged to explore

membership in Vista’s Congregation.

If you are interested in membership, please contact the church office

at 825-1985 and Pastor Fred or Valerie will call you. Our next New Membership

Luncheon will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9, in the St. John Room following the service.

Prayers for Our Churches Each month churches in the South District pray with and for each other. Please

pray for the pastors, congregation and community of the following:

February 2020

Catalina UMC, Tucson

Duncan UMC, Duncan

Christ Church UMC, Tucson

St. John’s UMC, Tucson

Fuente de Vida (our sister church in Agua Prieta, Mexico)

Please Note: Children & Youth Sunday School and Child Care

are available during the Worship Service.

New to Vista or just want to serve?

Receptionists are needed for Tuesday and Wednesday

mornings. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know

Vista's family in our beautiful new office! Answer phones,

greet visitors, and assist with miscellaneous clerical duties

when needed. Call office managers at 825-1985 for more

information.

Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church

3001 E. Miravista Lane, Tucson, AZ 85739

Office: 825-1985 E-mail: VistaUMC@aol.com

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Visit our website: www.vistaumc.org

Assisting Our Worship Today

Acolyte Kai Kai Harwick

Liturgist Gene Bywater

Greeters Don & Alice August

Welcome Desk United Methodist Men

Ushers Bill & Dixie Ayers, Cliff Terry, & Peggy Hoeft

Children’s Moment Valerie Hammons

Audio & Video Nancy Yob, Teresa Sanders and the

Live Stream Team (Bill Daniels, Paul Oelrich,

Pam Holder, and Clark Simonds, Tom Wittkoski)

Snacks Bill & Dixie Ayers and Ken & Sharon Hunt

Hospitality Partners Bill & Dixie Ayers and Ken & Sharon Hunt

Coffee Pete Schwartz

Flowers Sharon Scanlan in celebration of her birthday.

Floral Arrangements by Lue Satterfield

Stephen Minister(s) Louise O’Donald

Communion Stewards Connie Simonds Robin Conner

Communion Servers Dennis Kimmel & Jan Bohe, Linda Hartman &

Jan Atwood, Mary Berg and Robin Conner

Assisting the Pastor: Dr. Bill Pohnert and Louise O’Donald

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Compassion Connection

Hospitalized Bob Snider continuing at Copper Health, LaVerne Tucker, Banner UMC

In Need of Continued Prayers for Healing Fran Hampton, Betty Jean Emberton, Steven Extract, Shawn Oelrich,

Kay Gragg, Bill Goins, Bob Sherman, Bob Langwig, Margaret Overman

Home Bound John & Joan Davies, Bob & Eileen Herd, JoJo Evans

Grant Robinson, Mary Raynor, George Dunkel

Zoan Gentner (Hospice), Jimmy Simon, Hospice Care @ home

MONTHLY COLLECTION OF FOOD

TODAY is our monthly collection for Impact of So. Arizona, FOOD BANK.

Envelopes for monetary donations for your contributions are available in

red registration books, make checks payable to Vista with Impact of So.

Arizona Food Bank on the memo line. Remember they have a 3-1

wholesale buying power with your monetary contributions. The grocery

cart with be in the breeze-way for your food contributions. For further

information about Impact of So. AZ, please contact Benith MacPherson @

825-5891

Happy Valentine’s Day!

A new shipment of cards has been received and we have loads of beautiful Valentines. Check for Dee in the Narthex to make your selection. Only 50 cents each.

Alert!!! Goodies are needed

Goodies are needed for three Sundays in

March. 3/1, 3/8 and 3/22.

Please see Delores on the patio to discuss

which Sunday would work for you.

The Song of Joy Chorus needs your help!

We still need an accompanist! If anyone knows anyone who would be willing to

accompany us on piano, we would be grateful!

Thank you so much for your help, Vista! We have filled the “spaces” for support singers,

a marvelous day is working with our violinist. We have a young lady wo will be playing

with us at the McSally Birthday Party, so we are grateful for that!

Thank you!

Jane Stump, Director, Song of Joy Chorus

520-288-6840 or Jane_Stump@comcast.net

Are you a Leader with compassion and a desire to serve GOD and Vista Church? STEPHEN MINISTRY LEADER’S TRAINING “An amazing week that will fully equip you to serve as a Stephen Leader. Stephen Leaders are pastors, church staff and lay leaders who work together as a team to lead Stephen Ministry. They come from all ages and backgrounds but they all share a common passion – bringing Christ’s love to hurting people.” 2020 SCHEDULE: February 16-22 in Anaheim CA April 19-25 in St Louis MO June 7-13 in Orlando FL July 12-18 in Dallas TX August 16-22 in Pittsburg PA All expenses paid – we just need YOU to serve. Please contact Karen Rice at (520) 468-2528, or speak to Pastor Fred or Valerie Hammons.

Vista Calendar

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020 10 AM WORSHIP SERVICE – TRADITIONAL

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL – 11:15 AM, ST. MAT.

SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4 PM

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020 LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY, 9:30 AM, ST. JOHN

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020 VOCAL SENIORITY, 9:00 AM, SANCTUARY

EVANGELISM, 11:00 AM, ST. JOHN

SPRC, 4:00 PM, ST. JOHN

TRUSTEES, 6:30 PM, ST. JOHN

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020 INTERCESSORY PRAYER, 8:30 AM, ST. LUKE

CHANCEL CHOIR, 7 PM, SANCTUARY

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 LANDSCAPING, 8 AM

JOY CHORUS, 10:00 AM, ELIZABETH RM

SNAK PAK, 12:30 PM, ST JOHN

BELL CHOIR, 6:30 PM, SANCTUARY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020 CREATIVE HANDS, 9AM, ST. JOHN

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020 10 AM WORSHIP SERVICE – TRADITIONAL

NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON, 11:15 AM, ST. JOHN

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL – 11:15 AM, ST. MAT.

SAN MANUEL WORSHIP, 4 PM

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY, 9:30 AM, ST. JOHN

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 VOCAL SENIORITY, 9:00 AM, SANCTUARY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 INTERCESSORY PRAYER, 8:30 AM, ST. LUKE

MISSIONS MEETING, 1:00 PM, ST. MATTHEW

CHANCEL CHOIR, 7 PM, SANCTUARY

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 LANDSCAPING, 8 AM

JOY CHORUS, 10:00 AM, ELIZABETH RM

SNAK PAK, 12:30 PM, ST JOHN

LIVE STREAM TF, 1:30 PM, ST JOHN

BELL CHOIR, 6:30 PM, SANCTUARY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020 CREATIVE HANDS, 9AM, ST JOHN

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 CCC REHEARSAL, 9:00-NOON, SANCTUARY

COMING IN MARCH

Women’s Lectionary Study, Thursdays @ 10am Sign up with Sharon Scanlan or Donna Boring.

Information Available in the Narthex

Upper Room Devotionals,

Care Notes (provided by Stephen Ministry)

2020 Flower Calendar Information from Other Groups and Committees at Vista UMC,

and Offering Envelopes (if requested)

If you requested a name tag from Vista, please check with the greeters.

Ministers The Congregation of Vista UMC

Pastor Rev. Fred C. Baum

Pastor Emeritus Dr. Jonathan Leonard

Pastoral Assistant Valerie Hammons

Music Director Marshall Sanders

Accompanists Mary Bellah, Marilyn Rutkowski

Donna Langwig

Director of Vocal Seniority Bill Bellah

Bell Choir Director Shannon Casey

Church Council Chair Marty Lenzini

Finance Chair Sharon Scanlan

Church Treasurer Darrell Parson

Assistant Treasurer George Butkovich

Financial Secretary Dennis Kimmel

Trustee Chair Linda Bretz

Office Managers Pat Johnson & Pam Holder

Custodian Cheryl McGuire

Building Committee Chair Ken Zebal

CYFM Chair Jean Rupe

Endowment Committee Chair Jay O’Donald

Evangelism Chair Jane Lundsten & Leslie Hawkins

Fellowship Barbara Sherman

Intercessory Prayer Dorothy Conner

Lay Leader Jim Bleess

Missions Outreach Chair Dee Berman

Satellite Fellowship Chair Cliff Terry

SPRC Chair Ken Zebal

Stephen Ministry Leader Karen Rice

Stewardship Chairs Terry & Anita Zimmerman

United Methodist Men Jim Bleess

United Methodist Women Loni Degen

Worship Support Chair Gail Parson