Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Sermon: Seeing by Heart, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Encouragement; wisdom from within
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Festive Peal, Karen Thompson; The Sanctuary Bells, Nancy Hascall, director
Anthem: Te Deum (Chorus 3 & 4), Antonin Dvorak; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand, William A. Payn; The Sanctuary Bells, Nancy Hascall, director
Postlude: Toccata, Theodore Dubois;
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: John 15:9-17 Sermon:Fruits of our Labors, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Love is a verb and actions of faithfulness
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Supplication, Richard Purvis (1912-1994); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: I Will Not Leave You Comfortless, Everett Titcomb; Portland State University Madrigal Ensemble, under the direction of Erick Lichte
Offertory: Tu es Petrus, Robert Pearsall; Portland State University Madrigal Ensemble, under the direction of Erick Lichte
Postlude: Final – Marche, Leon Boellmann (1862-1897);
Happy Mother’s Day! We extend a special welcome to all of our mothers as well as our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Prelude: Allegretto, Joseph Clokey; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Offertory: Joy and Elation, Cynthia Dobrinski; juBELLation, Karin McDonough, director
Communion Music: It is Well with My Soul, Phillip Bliss; Violin Duet
Postlude: Toccata in Bb, Louis Vierne;
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: John 10:11-18 Sermon: A Proposal, Rev. Chuck Currie preaching
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Basse et Dessus de Trompette, Louis-Nicolas Clerambault;
Anthem: Christ is Made the Sure Foundation, Dale Wood; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Alleluia!, Ferdinand Hummel; Carol Young, soloist
Postlude: Litanies, Jehan Alain;
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: Luke 24:36-48; 1 John 3:1-7 Sermon: Believing is Seeing, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Taking a leap of faith and challenging community
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: John 20:19-31 Sermon: Finding Resurrection, Rev. Jim Ruyle preaching
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Andante Cantable, Edwin H. Lemare ( 1866-1934); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Amazing Grace, John Coates, Jr.; The Chancel Choir, Mark Woodward, conducting
Offertory: O Divine Redeemer, Charles Gounod; Charles Kovach, solist
Postlude: A Joyous March, Leo Sowerby (1895-1968);
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Join us this week for worship at 9:00 and at 11:00.
Scripture: John 20:1-18 Sermon:Why Are you Weeping?, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: The Resurrection Celebration
This Week’s Music
Anthem: Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!, William Mathias; The Chancel Choir and The Festival Brass, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: If Ye Then Be Risen With Christ, C. V. Stanford; The Chancel Choir and The Festival Brass, Erick Lichte, conductor
Postlude: Finale (Grande Piece Symphonique), Cesar Franck;
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Families and kids are encouraged to come to worship together on Easter Sunday. The nursery will be open at 8:30 a.m. There will be an Easter activity period during the worship service, following Children’s Time. Easter activity time will be held during both services and will meet in Room 206. First grade students and younger are invited to join in the fun!
Second grade and older are invited to stay and worship with their family during the service.
Then following each service there will be an Easter Egg hunt in the Fireside Lounge. Bring your Easter Basket and a camera!
Scripture: Psalm 118:102, 19-29; Mark 11:1-11 Sermon:Reflections on Pathway of Palms, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Jesus’ victorious entry in Jerusalem
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Christ’s Entry Into Jerusalem, Stanley Saxton; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Sanctus from Réquiem, Maurice Duruflé; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Aria from Kantate 51, J. S. Bach; Deborah Benke, soloist
Postlude: Toccata in D Minor (Dorian), J. S. Bach;
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 12:2-33 Sermon:Pathway of Obedience, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching Focus: Faith requires listening & response to God
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Adagio/Allegro (Concerto # 5), G. F. Handel; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Libera me from Réquiem, Maurice Duruflé; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Sanctus from Messe ‘Cum Jubilo’, Maurice Duruflé; Mark Woodward, soloist
Postlude: Allegro (Concerto #4), G. F. Handel;
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Sermon:Pathway of Faith, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching
Focus: Jesus’ gift to us is grace
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Fantasie in A, Cesar Franck (1822-1890); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Introit: Let There Be Peace on Earth, Sy Miller & Jill Jackson; The Sound Seekers, Ronnee Edwards, director
Anthem: Lux Aetérna from Requiem, Maurice Durufle; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Pié Jesu from Requiem, Maurice Durufle; Carol Young, soloist
Postlude: Fugue in C Major, J. S. Bach (1685-1759);
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Visit the Coffee Hour after worship today for a tasty treat, good coffee, and lively conversation. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the people and programs of First Church.
*please note that the recording of the service begins during the song by the Cherubs at the beginning. The announcements were not recorded today.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22 Sermon:Pathway of Righteousness, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching
Focus: Clarity of Jesus’ ethics; wisdom & foolishness in God’s eyes
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Andantino, Cesar Franck (1822-1890); Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: Introit from Requiem, Maurice Durufle; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Daughters of Jerusalem, Sir Arthur Sullivan; Benjamin Bell, soloist
Postlude: Allegro in G Major, William Walond (1719-1768);
We extend a special welcome to our visitors. Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of this congregation have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.
Scripture: Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 Sermon:Pathways into Life, Rev. Donna Pritchard preaching
Focus: Lose your life (as you know it) to find life
This Week’s Music
Prelude: Prelude No. 3, Ernest Bloch; Jonas Nordwall, organist
Anthem: In Paradisum from Requiem, Maurice Durufle; The Chancel Choir, Erick Lichte, conductor
Offertory: Fac ut portem ‘Sabat Mater’, G. Rossini; Eva Uherek-Cummins, soloist
Postlude: Fantasia in C Major, J. S. Bach;
Our Offertory soloist this morning is Eva Uherek-Cummins. Eva is a Music Intern in the Chancel Choir’s Alto Section. She is a student at Portland State University studying Vocal Performance. The Music Interns are paid a stipend that comes from the interest on the Allen Endowment account and from individuals and families of FUMC.
Carl Moe, the offertory soloist today, is one of our two Music Interns. The Music Intern Program is funded from interest from the Allen Endowment and by contributions from individuals and families. Carl is a student at Portland State University where he is studying vocal performance.
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Join us this week for worship at 10:30.
