Call to Worship - Those of you joining us from home are invited to light a candle to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit
I Saw the Light by Hank Williams - El Dorado
Welcome - Stephen Folds
Good People by Munford & Sons - El Dorado
Passing of the Peace: Through the act of passing the peace of Christ, we offer our sincere desire to love our neighbor.
You are invited to greet one another in the live stream chat on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Relief for Victims of Hurricane Helene
There are many ways we can be in support of those affected by the unprecedented storms brought by Hurricane Helene. First, offer your prayers of hope, relief, compassion, and mercy for the residents, volunteers, and decision-makers in these areas. Secondly, you can find local assistance organizations if you’d like to donate to a specific area or cause. We invite you to consider one of three options for financial assistance:
Donate through the California-Pacific Annual Conference here.
Donate through the United Methodist Committee on Relief here.
Donate to World Central Kitchen, who is offering food assistance to the Asheville area, here.
NEW MEMBER CLASS! Have you ever wondered about what United Methodists think about major cultural and political issues? What do we really believe about Resurrection? Sin? Hell? Join us on Tuesdays starting September 17 - October 29 at 7:00 pm on Zoom for a deeper look at our Methodist faith and heritage. Books will be available on Sunday, Sept. 15. Contact Rev. Mandy for more information!
Ways to Donate to Support our Breakfast Ministry:
VENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/LAFirstUMC1
PAYPAL: https://paypal.me/LAFirstUMC
SQUARE:https://checkout.square.site/pay/be673aef7fcb424e98387016d184e57d
For more information: https://abc7.com/homeless-food-breakfast-church/14125358/
Are you registered to vote? Check your California Registration status HERE!
All eligible voters have the right to vote, including a person who is experiencing homelessness. You may register to vote as long as you have a location where you can receive mail and be properly assigned to a voting precinct. Call or visit your county elections ofce to register to vote. You may register to vote at an address where you spend most of your time, such as a shelter. If you have a driver’s license or state identifcation, you can easily register at registertovote.ca.gov. Please note that you cannot use a P.O. Box or business address to register to vote, but you can use a P.O. Box or business address to receive mail. If you are unable to use an address when you register to vote, you must describe the location where you live so it is clear enough for your county elections ofcial to fnd your voting precinct. You may use cross streets or a park as your address. This ensures that you can receive accurate elections materials based on where you live. If you are not registered to vote by February 20, 2024, you have the right to register and vote at any polling place, vote center, or county ofce using a process called “Conditional Voter Registration,” also known as same day voter registration.
A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP DOTTIE ESCOBEDO-FRANK: PRAYERFUL ELECTION PREPARATION
CALL TO PRAYER: Waiting for Stevie by Pearl Jam - El Dorado
Joys and Concerns: Prayers of the People We believe that the best way to bear our burdens is to share them with one another. You welcome to share your joys and concerns so that our community can hold these things in our hearts as we lift them to God together.
You are invited to share your prayers in the Facebook Live Chat, or on the YouTube Live chat.
Gosapel Reading: Mark 10:46-52, NRSV - The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus
They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and said, ‘Call him here.’ And they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take heart; get up, he is calling you.’So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man said to him, ‘My teacher, let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
One: This is the word of God for us, the People of God.
All: Thanks be to God!
Sermon: From Outcast to Disciple - Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes
HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation to the Table: As we understand the Body of Christ to be inclusive, we understand God’s table of grace and fellowship can extend into our homes. As you’re able, bring your own elements to this time. Bread, Juice, Coffee, Muffins… the Body of Christ is comprised of wonder and mystery. Today, we celebrate that God can reach us where we are, even if we are not together.
The Great Mystery of our Faith
All: Christ has died
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
And now, with the confidence of the children of God, let us pray:
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,
Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
MUSIC DURING OFFERING AND COMMUNION:
It is Well With My Soul by Horation Spafford and Phillip Bliss - El Dorado
Benediction Remember:
God is with you,
God is for you,
God refuses to be God without you.
And may all of God’s people say: Amen!
