The Creator’s never-ending story Most of us have a song we hum or whistle along to that make the miles of life or even a long drive fade. Recently, I found I was intrigued by a Chorister Guild publication which described the becoming of melody written by Alice Parker. Parker, who simply shines with all that is 93, is revered for her collection of over 500 spiritual, hymn and folk songs. Her story has evolved from a distant formative time when as a girl she sang before speaking, to her current, world renowned zeal and spirit to passionately mentor and direct. It’s evident as your eyes take in her performance that Alice is aging by the lovely smile lines dancing toward her wavy, grey locks, but what seemingly radiates---are not the lines of her face. What becomes known to the eye and soul are the graceful lines of her movements paced with intentional purpose to a song or a story that knows no age. Music is expanded off the black and white pages. Alice writes about her conviction, “Music is first and foremost sound, and a paper diagram is a very imperfect medium for its transmission. Vocal sound comes from human throats, and is infinitely variable. An inner vision of those sounds is necessary before one can evoke them through composing or performance.” I paused in my drive as the radio poured out a middleschool choir singing Parker’s song, What I Am I Must Become. It is based upon Native American text. My thoughts rolled back toward junior high like any of us might, recalling the lengthy, sprouting continuum of voice, confidence and change. Parker seemed to capture tween’s becoming and the melody only gives witness to what is beautiful. She explains, “Children have so much ‘becoming’ to do. What they don’t realize —yet — is that is true of all of our lives.”
Likewise, within the black and white letters that inspire our faith, we read of God’s inner vision surging into our becoming like a never-ending evolving song or parable. God is in our beginnings, middles and endings. God is the compassionate force that mingles into one of the most loving assurances we most desire and yearn to pass forward to the children, strangers and friends whose lives and stories we share. Everyone likes a story with a happy ending. Roman’s offers us a picture where the word ‘family’ is blown into an infinitely variable family without borders. Our faith claims a heritage, “For we are all led by the Spirit of God as children of God. For you have not received a spirit of fearful slaves to fall back into fear. Instead you have received God’s Spirit when you were adopted as God’s children. When we call ”Abba! Father!” It is that very spirit joining with us to affirm or bear witness that we are God’s…Heirs of God’s glory bearing witness with our spirit.” God is joining humanity and uniquely joining you. It is God, in the stories of your lives; your Momma’s and Papa’s, your Aunt’s and your Uncle’s, your co-worker and even your ornery neighbor. What amazing chapters we might write and witness to as we live into our Creator’s prayer for this huge family of God that known beyond any age. If you would like to check out the song What I Am I Must Become, do an internet search for Composer’s Notebook, June 7, 2018, John Zeck. This writing is dedicated to folks who foster becoming … musicians, teachers, mentors and parents. A Blessed Father’s Day to dads of all kinds — and especially to our sacred Parent, Abba! Amen. ~ J.Jacot
Prayer at WBLUMC One way our church helps nourish and support the hungers of life is through prayer. If you have a special need or celebration that could use extra care, we invite you to partake in one of these prayer avenues. If your spirit has the need to support others through prayer, we invite you to join in one of the teams. The Prayer Team: If you would like to request a prayer from this team, please write it on a prayer request card or contact Julie Jacot at 651-777-3728 or
[email protected]. The Email Prayer Chain accepts requests by contacting a pastor or leader Ronda Nelson,
[email protected]. The Phone Prayer Chain is organized through the UMW. If you would like to request a prayer, call Eva Shipley at 651-429-3570.
Worship Celebration ~ 9:30 a.m. February 7, 2016 10am Summer Worship ~ Sunday,Ushers) July 29, 2018 (Hearing Assist Available-see
Hymn Sing Sunday “Jesus, the historical Jesus, cared about prioritizing. In light of the inbreaking of the kingdom of heaven, which is already here as his followers found manifested in his presence and yet to come as manifested by the full presence of justice, we are forced to act. We are forced to determine what we must do to prepare for this new reality. What do we keep and what do we divest? How would we live if we knew ultimate judgment was coming on Tuesday? What are our neighbors’ ultimate concerns, and what are ours? Once we know that material goods will only collect rust or dust, and once we know that the only thing that counts is treasure in heaven, surely we must find a new way to live.” ~ Amy Jill Levine
“Music can change the world, because it can change people.” ~ Bono
“Creation Sings!” To make a request for the Hymn Sing, please fill out the cards handed out with your bulletins, including your name plus your requested hymn and its number in the hymnal, then hand them to the ushers when indicated.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
No. 519
Please take time now to complete your green connection cards. After the prayer of dedication, you can place them in the offering plates as they are passed to you.
Holy, Creating God, we sing from the abundance of our joy and from the depths of our sorrow. We sing in unison and in harmony. We sing in voices separate and unique. May the songs we sing go with us, resounding through our daily lives and recalling to us your faithfulness and goodness. May the words of our mouths, whether in speech or song, and the meditations of our hearts, whether in prose or poetry, be pleasing in your sight, for you are our Strength and our Redeemer. Amen.
“Prayer of St. Gregory”
“How Can I Keep From Singing”
by Alan Hovhaness
No. 2212
After the children’s message, children through 3rd grade (completed) are invited to leave for Children’s Church.
Today’s arrangement is provided by Marcia and Mike Faust, in celebration of Marcia’s one-year recovery from her stroke. She thanks everyone for their love and support during this past year.
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.
Matthew 13:45-46 Reader: Connie Dickson Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. Leader: For the word of God in Scripture, for the word of God among us, for the word of God within us. All: Thanks be to God.
Next sermon series:
The Gospel in Children’s Stories The good news of God’s love for us rings out in unexpected ways in the stories that children love. In August, we will hear some of these great stories and reflect on the messages they bring to people of all ages about understanding other people, learning what is really important in life, overcoming fear, and figuring out what really makes us whole.
Provocative Stories of Jesus: The Pearl
Music staff will announce hymn selections based on your request cards.
“This Is My Song”
Amy McNabb and Carrie Sinclair, vocals; Dr. Joe Cosgrove, trumpet; Peteria Cochran Routt and John Koziol, keyboards; Kirk Holslin, sound technician; Bridget Franzmeier, PowerPoint presenter
No. 437
August 5 — Corduroy August 12 — The Little Engine That Could August 19 — The BFG August 26 — A Bear Called Paddington September 2 — Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Coming up at WBLUMC
Outside worship starts next Sunday! We’ll worship outside in God’s creation during the month of August. Join the birds, bees and beautiful summer flowers on the north lawn at 10am starting Sunday, Aug. 5. Bring a chair or blanket!
Send your summer photos ASAP Please send images that represent your summer to be hung in the church halls to Mary Ellen Calderwood at
[email protected]. Thanks!
Wednesday women’s golf group Next up: Gross National Golf Club at 2201 St. Anthony Blvd. on Aug. 1 , and New Richmond Golf Club, 1226 180th Ave. in New Richmond, Wis., on Aug. 8. To join us, email Mary Cripe by Monday at
[email protected].
Coming up at WBLUMC
Get ready for fall book club
Get ready for fall book club
After an exciting session to winnow down many great book suggestions for our 2018-19 reading list, we have the winners!We meet at 7pm on the fourth Monday of each month, starting Sept. 24 in the church library (December/May will be on the third Monday). You don’t have to commit to the whole list; feel free to join us for any of the discussions. But once you come, you may find that all this year’s selections sound good. We have a great mixture of classical fiction, modern novels and nonfiction. Hope to see you there!
After an exciting session to winnow down many great book suggestions for our 2018-19 reading list, we have the winners!We meet at 7pm on the fourth Monday of each month, starting Sept. 24 in the church library (December/May will be on the third Monday). You don’t have to commit to the whole list; feel free to join us for any of the discussions. But once you come, you may find that all this year’s selections sound good. We have a great mixture of classical fiction, modern novels and nonfiction. Hope to see you there!
Sept. 24: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. 1862. 1,042p. Oct. 22: The Reporter Who Knew Too Much : The Mysterious Death of What’s My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen by Mark Shaw. 2016. 336p.
Outside worship starts next Sunday! We’ll worship outside in God’s creation during the month of August. Join the birds, bees and beautiful summer flowers on the north lawn at 10am starting Sunday, Aug. 5. Bring a chair or blanket!
Send your summer photos ASAP
Sept. 24: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. 1862. 1,042p. Oct. 22: The Reporter Who Knew Too Much : The Mysterious Death of What’s My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen by Mark Shaw. 2016. 336p.
Nov. 26: Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdum 2018. 400p.
Please send images that represent your summer to be hung in the church halls to Mary Ellen Calderwood at
[email protected]. Thanks!
Nov. 26: Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdum 2018. 400p.
Dec. 17: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. 1987. 208p.
Wednesday women’s golf group
Dec. 17: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. 1987. 208p.
Jan. 28, 2019: Double selection! Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, 2017, 272p.; and Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, 2016, 320p.
Next up: Gross National Golf Club at 2201 St. Anthony Blvd. on Aug. 1 , and New Richmond Golf Club, 1226 180th Ave. in New Richmond, Wis., on Aug. 8. To join us, email Mary Cripe by Monday at
[email protected].
Jan. 28, 2019: Double selection! Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, 2017, 272p.; and Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, 2016, 320p.
Special guests at the August pizza picnic
Feb. 25: Honolulu by Allen Brennert. 2009. 369p.
Special guests at the August pizza picnic
Feb. 25: Honolulu by Allen Brennert. 2009. 369p.
Poe Reh and his family, whom the church is sponsoring, plus Kathryn Berger from Minnesota Council of Churches will be our special guests at the summer pizza picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:307:30pm. It will be a fun evening of live music, games, family fun, and of course fresh, homemade pizza from the wood-fired brick oven. To volunteer, sign up in the narthex or email Glenn Oliphant at
[email protected].
March 25: Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. 2018. 352p.
Poe Reh and his family, whom the church is sponsoring, plus Kathryn Berger from Minnesota Council of Churches will be our special guests at the summer pizza picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5:307:30pm. It will be a fun evening of live music, games, family fun, and of course fresh, homemade pizza from the wood-fired brick oven. To volunteer, sign up in the narthex or email Glenn Oliphant at
[email protected].
March 25: Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. 2018. 352p.
April 22: A Place for Us by Fatima Mirza. 2018. 400p. May 20: Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate by Carolyn Porter. 2017. 352p.
Reviews of each bookwill run in the bulletin the month before each meeting.
April 22: A Place for Us by Fatima Mirza. 2018. 400p. May 20: Marcel’s Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man’s Fate by Carolyn Porter. 2017. 352p.
Reviews of each bookwill run in the bulletin the month before each meeting.
Register now for fall programming! General registration for fall programs at WBLUMC has begun. For information and to register, go to wblumc.org/kids or /youth. This year, we are asking that you pay the activity fee of $50 online through the church’s secure system; credit card and bank accounts both work. Contact Joan at
[email protected] for children’s ministry or Linnea at
[email protected] for youth.
Up All Night meeting Bring a bag lunch for our next social justice action group monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 2, 11:30am to 1pm in room 206.
Welcome!
Monday, July 30 10am—Hang Loose Women’s Al-Anon, room 206 Tuesday, July 31 10:30am-noon—Staff meeting, room 206 6pm—Yoga class, Fellowship Hall Thursday, Aug. 2 7:10am—Men’s Breakfast Group, library 10am—Pages of Wisdom AA, room 107 11:30am-1pm—Up All Night meeting, room 206 Friday, Aug. 3 No scheduled activities; office closed
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our vision is to provide nourishment for the hungers of life. REGULAR CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Sunday: 9am to 12pm Monday-Thursday 9am to 3pm Friday and Saturday CLOSED
Have a church-related event you’d like to appear in the Sunday bulletin or the weekly e-blast? Please email all pertinent information, including contact information, to
[email protected] no later than 1pm Tuesday for the bulletin and 1pm Wednesday for the e-blast. All information is subject to staff approval. Thank you!
Saturday, Aug. 4 To receive the weekly email update — sent every Thursday 7:30am—Men’s Prayer Group, room 200 10am—WBL Sat. Morning Women’s Group, room 200/206 — call the office at 651-429-9026, email your request to
[email protected] or indicate it on a connection card. Sunday, Aug. 5: Outdoor worship begins Visit wblumc.org for sermon podcasts, PDFs of the 10-11am—Outdoor worship; Children’s Church; nursery 9am bulletins, the church calendar and programming info. 11am—Coffee, tea and treats, Fellowship Hall Individual prayer, prayer room Monday, Aug. 6 10am—Hang Loose Women’s Al-Anon, room 206 Tuesday, Aug. 7 No scheduled activities; office open 9am-3pm Thursday, Aug. 9 7:10am—Men’s Breakfast Group, library 9am-3pm—The Gathering, room 200/Fellowship Hall 10am—Pages of Wisdom AA, room 107 1-3pm—Book club (outside group), library
General registration for fall programs at WBLUMC has begun. For information and to register, go to wblumc.org/kids or /youth. This year, we are asking that you pay the activity fee of $50 online through the church’s secure system; credit card and bank accounts both work. Contact Joan at
[email protected] for children’s ministry or Linnea at
[email protected] for youth.
Up All Night meeting Bring a bag lunch for our next social justice action group monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 2, 11:30am to 1pm in room 206.
Welcome!
WBLUMC calendar
WBLUMC calendar Sunday, July 29: Hymn Sing 10-11am—Summer service; Children’s Church; nursery 11am—Coffee, tea and treats, Fellowship Hall Individual prayer, prayer room
Register now for fall programming!
Bill Eaves, Senior Pastor
[email protected], 763-355-7825 mobile John McBride, Associate Pastor Joan Hartman, Director of Children & Family Ministries Linnea Uhler, Director of Youth Ministries Peteria Cochran Routt, Director of Traditional Music John Koziol, Jr. Director of Music
Chancel Choir Director, open Patricia Kytola, Director of Operations Lauri Hopple, Administrative Assistant Lori Hughes, Website & Social Media Carol Houghtby, Treasurer Harry Jones, Financial Secretar Ron Houde, Housekeeper
Sunday, July 29: Hymn Sing 10-11am—Summer service; Children’s Church; nursery 11am—Coffee, tea and treats, Fellowship Hall Individual prayer, prayer room Monday, July 30 10am—Hang Loose Women’s Al-Anon, room 206 Tuesday, July 31 10:30am-noon—Staff meeting, room 206 6pm—Yoga class, Fellowship Hall Thursday, Aug. 2 7:10am—Men’s Breakfast Group, library 10am—Pages of Wisdom AA, room 107 11:30am-1pm—Up All Night meeting, room 206 Friday, Aug. 3 No scheduled activities; office closed
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our vision is to provide nourishment for the hungers of life. REGULAR CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Sunday: 9am to 12pm Monday-Thursday 9am to 3pm Friday and Saturday CLOSED
Have a church-related event you’d like to appear in the Sunday bulletin or the weekly e-blast? Please email all pertinent information, including contact information, to
[email protected] no later than 1pm Tuesday for the bulletin and 1pm Wednesday for the e-blast. All information is subject to staff approval. Thank you!
Saturday, Aug. 4 To receive the weekly email update — sent every Thursday 7:30am—Men’s Prayer Group, room 200 10am—WBL Sat. Morning Women’s Group, room 200/206 — call the office at 651-429-9026, email your request to
[email protected] or indicate it on a connection card. Sunday, Aug. 5: Outdoor worship begins Visit wblumc.org for sermon podcasts, PDFs of the 10-11am—Outdoor worship; Children’s Church; nursery 9am bulletins, the church calendar and programming info. 11am—Coffee, tea and treats, Fellowship Hall Individual prayer, prayer room Monday, Aug. 6 10am—Hang Loose Women’s Al-Anon, room 206 Tuesday, Aug. 7 No scheduled activities; office open 9am-3pm Thursday, Aug. 9 7:10am—Men’s Breakfast Group, library 9am-3pm—The Gathering, room 200/Fellowship Hall 10am—Pages of Wisdom AA, room 107 1-3pm—Book club (outside group), library
Bill Eaves, Senior Pastor
[email protected], 763-355-7825 mobile John McBride, Associate Pastor Joan Hartman, Director of Children & Family Ministries Linnea Uhler, Director of Youth Ministries Peteria Cochran Routt, Director of Traditional Music John Koziol, Jr. Director of Music
Chancel Choir Director, open Patricia Kytola, Director of Operations Lauri Hopple, Administrative Assistant Lori Hughes, Website & Social Media Carol Houghtby, Treasurer Harry Jones, Financial Secretar Ron Houde, Housekeeper
