We begin a new worship series, “The Cup of Our Life” theme inspired by Joyce Rupp book. We will ponder the cup as a symbol of our inner journey. Bring a cup to worship that symbolizes you and your life’s journey. We will hold our cups as we worship together and I pray that the cup that you’ve found to be a powerful teacher for your inner journey.
Spiritual life is a journey about change. We will pray with the cup that represents our life. As we pray with the cup, we will undoubtedly experience opportunities for growth. I invite you to pray the “Blessing of the Cup” with me:
“Bestower of Life, Abundant Love, Trusted Companion, Eternal Wisdom, I pray your blessing to be upon this cup and upon myself. Make of this cup a sacred vessel as I pray with it each day. May this cup become my teacher, helping me to find my way to you. May this cup hold many messages of your wisdom and your comfort. May this cup connect me with life and create in me a generous heart. May this cup draw me ever closer into loving oneness with you.” (The Cup of LIfe, p. 8)
Come and join us in person or via Zoom or FaceBook Live.
Bulletin Link
10.09.2022
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Fill My Cup, Lord
Forth In Thy Name, O Lord
You may give your Tithes & Offerings by mail or click here.
Worship begins at 10:15 AM (Come early for check-in and get your worship supplies. Fellowship follows worship for as long as you would like to stay. We have Nursery and Children’s Godly Play School with enhanced safety and fun for your children. Everyone over age 2, please wear masks (for everyone’s safety and comfort). We have masks in case you drop or forget yours!
Bulletins will not be handed out in person, and you are welcome to bring your own printed bulletin, use your electronic devices, or follow along on the screen as we project the order of service
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“Everyone longs to be loved. And the greatest thing we can do is to let people know that they are loved and capable of loving.” – Fred Rogers
We’ve been reflecting on the core values and spiritual insight of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, which aired nationally for more than 30 years on public television. This Sunday is World Communion Sunday where all Christian siblings around the world will gather around the Holy Communion Table of Grace and witness the unity that we have in Christ Jesus, that we are one in God. As we close this worship series, “It’s a Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood”, it will be meaningful to reflect on who our neighbor is today and how do we love our neighbors.
Come and join us in personson or via Zoom or FaceBook Live.
Bulletin Link
10.2.2022
In Christ There is No East or West
Communion Responses
Love Lifted Me
You may give your Tithes & Offerings by mail or click here.
Worship begins at 10:15 AM (Come early for check-in and get your worship supplies. Fellowship follows worship for as long as you would like to stay. We have Nursery and Children’s Godly Play School with enhanced safety and fun for your children. Everyone over age 2, please wear masks (for everyone’s safety and comfort). We have masks in case you drop or forget yours!
Bulletins will not be handed out in person, and you are welcome to bring your own printed bulletin, use your electronic devices, or follow along on the screen as we project the order of service
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“The only thing evil can’t stand is forgiveness.” – Fred Rogers
We continue our worship series on the life of Mister Rogers Neighborhoods and Fred Roger’s spiritual insights. This Sunday we will reflect on a hard subject, “Forgiveness“.
Come and join us in person or via Zoom or FaceBook Live.
Bulletin Link
09.25.2022 Updated
Open My Eyes That I May See
Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart
Sent Out In Jesus’ Name
You may give your Tithes & Offerings by mail or click here.
Worship begins at 10:15 AM (Come early for check-in and get your worship supplies. Fellowship follows worship for as long as you would like to stay. We have Nursery and Children’s Godly Play School with enhanced safety and fun for your children. Everyone over age 2, please wear masks (for everyone’s safety and comfort). We have masks in case you drop or forget yours!
Bulletins will not be handed out in person, and you are welcome to bring your own printed bulletin, use your electronic devices, or follow along on the screen as we project the order of service
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September 18th is Rally Sunday!
As our children go back to school and fall is in full swing, we gather to celebrate a new start and a renewed effort in involving children, youth, and adults in Sunday morning classes for Christian faith formation opportunities.
We lift up our children, youth, and all learners!
We also gather this Sunday to remember our role as teachers or helpers to help our children
and all learners to find passion and calling and deepen our relationship with God,
self, and each other.
We will bless our times of prayer and worship so that we may be enriched in our spirits.
Come and join us in person or via Zoom or FaceBook Live.
RALLY SUNDAY:
“Look For The Helpers”
Bulletin Link
9.18.2022
The Servant Song (TFWS 2222)
Seek Ye First First (UMH 405)
Give Thanks (TTFWS 2036)
We are called (TFWS 2172)
You may give your Tithes & Offerings by mail or click here.
Worship begins at 10:15 AM (Come early for check-in and get your worship supplies. Fellowship follows worship for as long as you would like to stay. We have Nursery and Children’s Godly Play School with enhanced safety and fun for your children. Everyone over age 2, please wear masks (for everyone’s safety and comfort). We have masks in case you drop or forget yours!
Bulletins will not be handed out in person, and you are welcome to bring your own printed bulletin, use your electronic devices, or follow along on the screen as we project the order of service
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 868 2447 3010
Passcode: 326043
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This Week’s Sermon Leader
Welcome to Pride Sunday worship at Lake Merritt and Lake Park UMC. We have a guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Israel (Izzy) Alvaran from the Reconciling Ministry Networks and his short bio is described below. As a reconciling congregation, we follow Jesus Christ by loving and accepting: all ages, all races, all abilities, all culture, all ethnicities, all national origins, all education levels, all gender identities, all sexual orientations, all socioeconomic statues, all family and marital statuses. Come celebrate Pride Sunday with us this Sunday.
Rev. Dr. Israel (Izzy) Alvaran
Pronouns: he/him
Izzy is a self-avowed gay United Methodist elder from the Philippines appointed as RMN’s Organizer in the Western and North Central jurisdictions.
He has also served as pastor, conference youth director, faculty in United Methodist educational institutions, labor union organizer, and economic justice organizer with the General Board of Church and Society. He earned his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees in the Philippines and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA. A former political refugee, he is passionate about human rights and believes that queer justice is inherently intersectional.
Godly Play Teachers
Grant Tompkins, the father of Dorothea, Vera, and Johnie, volunteered to teach our children this Sunday.
Please join the main worship service at 10:15 am and the Children’s moment,
then the children will be blessed to go to the Godly Play time with Grant.
For those joining from home, please use this link to join the worship service
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86824473010?pwd=Z29RUE9IanVyaC9YaUlRUEIzQm1hUT09,
}and then log on to the regular Godly Play link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81568127910?pwd=23w,o4VxASucp2IlfTUawcAfxSdvaln.1.
We need your presence, prayer, and help to teach our children in Godly Play Sunday school.
If you love telling stories of faith to our children, please talk to any of the Godly play teachers and Pastor Sunae.
Want to be a part of the Audio/Visual team? Sign Up Today!
Please email Neil Wade at the office office@lakemerrittumc.org to sign up and learn to operate the live stream program and PowerPoint.
LMUMC Choirs Information
To join the voice choir, contact the Music Director,
Jim Meredith jimmeredith@mac.com
To join the handbell choir, contact the Handbell Director,
Margaret LeWright margaretlewright@gmail.com
PRIDE SUNDAY:
“Do No Harm”
Bulletin Link
09.11.2022
Singing For Our Lives
Help Us Accept Each Other
A Place at the Table
Give Thanks
In the Midst of New Dimensions
You may give your Tithes & Offerings by mail or click here.
Worship begins at 10:15 AM (Come early for check-in and get your worship supplies. Fellowship follows worship for as long as you would like to stay. We have Nursery and Children’s Godly Play School with enhanced safety and fun for your children. Everyone over age 2, please wear masks (for everyone’s safety and comfort). We have masks in case you drop or forget yours!
After “Children’s Moment” during Sunday Worship, they are welcome to join
in Sunday School “Godly Play” for the remainder of the service.
Bulletins will not be handed out in person, and you are welcome to bring your own printed bulletin, use your electronic devices, or follow along on the screen as we project the order of service
ZOOM Link
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 868 2447 3010
Passcode: 326043
To join via Telephone (no computer or smart device) please dial the number below then, when asked, dial the meeting ID & Password provided.
1(669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 868 2447 3010
Passcode: 326043
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