Berkeley United Methodist Church want to be sheep—dependent on a shepherd for everything.

—dependent on a shepherd for everything. We WE PRAY FOR OTHERS You are invited to speak the names of
2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 want to do it alone—to maintain our independence. Forgive us for those you wish to pray for. The congregation will respond: “Lord,
Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 rejecting your shepherding care and your love and guidance. hear our prayer.” After the prayers have been lifted, we will pray
www.berkeleyumc.org Forgive us for our need to do it by ourselves, to be separate from together the Lord’s Prayer:
the flock. Forgive us for doubting your presence in times of
May 15, 2011 +++ 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. trouble. Forgive us our despair in the face of seemingly Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy
Native American Ministries Sunday unrelenting evil and death. Lead us back to the path of life. Amen. kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us
Fourth Sunday of Easter this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we
WORDS OF ASSURANCE forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Leader: Jesus said, I have come that you may have life and have it temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and
abundantly. In so confessing, we have returned to the the power and the glory forever. Amen.
shepherd, the guardian of our souls who welcomes us with
GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD open arms and a glad heart. Know that the shepherd of our OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS
lives never abandons us, is always calling our name, and
GATHERING SONG Welcome unfailingly loves and forgives us. A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD UMH #94
People: Thanks be to God!
Welcome, welcome to this place. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
You’re invited to come and know God’s grace. Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
All are welcome the love of God to share PROCLAIMING GOD’S LOVE Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
‘cause all of us are welcome here; Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
all are welcome in this place. Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
CHILDREN’S TIME (10:50) Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH Where Children Belong TFWS #2233
As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in HOLY COMMUNION (8:30) UMH #15
the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers! This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the
worshiping throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer,
When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so.
and song: This is where children belong.
GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE
PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES
PRAYER FROM THE PSALMS (23) UMH #754 A NEW LIFE
*CALL TO WORSHIP
SPECIAL MUSIC Give Thanks Chancel Choir
Leader: Come, let us worship the Creator with hearts open to all *SENDING SONG Precious Lord, Take My Hand UMH #474
Sherrie Porterfield
peoples, where pride and prejudice once dwelt.
People: Let us worship our Creator with minds open to the If you would like to know more about baptism or becoming a member
BIBLE READINGS Acts 2:42-47
wisdom of Native peoples, where listening and respect of Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith or transfer
John 10:1-10
once had no place. of your current church membership, please speak with Rev. Devine
Leader: Let us honor the One who freely gives by showing honor to today following worship.
Leader: This is the Word of God, for us, the people of God.
those who were once and still remain oppressed.
All: Thanks be to God!
People: Let us worship the God of diversity, who made the world THE BENEDICTION
in colors, in seasons, in endless variety, who created the
SERMON The Good Shepherd Rev. Jeanne Devine
diversity of the earth's peoples in God’s image. You are invited to join hands as we share in the song:
on the Trail of Tears
All: We were created to honor one another, and in so doing we
honor the Creator. Let us honor God today by reflecting Christ the Lord is Risen Today UMH #302
in our worship and in our lives God’s image: love.
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
*OPENING HYMN Many and Great UMH #148 Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
TIME OF REFLECTION Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
Shepherding God, be with us in our need. Like sheep who have *HYMN OF RESPONSE Heleluyan (Alleluia) UMH #78
gone astray we have not heeded your voice, calling us to follow the Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services,
right paths, beckoning us to lie down and be restored; we have WITNESS OF KAIROS TEAM MEMBERS you are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deck—we’d love to
acted as if our salvation lies in busyness and control. We do not get to know you better!
 Announcements
THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Our Worship Leader this Come explore the issues of how poverty impacts people in our community.
morning is John Green. Julie Burns leads our Children’s Time. The Just Neighbors series is an interactive, dynamic way of studying and May 15, 2011
Summer Kaylor is our Media Coordinator. We thank all our acolytes, providing facts about these important issues while fostering dialogue and
greeters and ushers. advocacy in our church community. Peace with Justice will be offering the 9-
session series throughout the next year--you can come to one, come to some,
or come to all of the sessions. The first session, entitled, Who Is My
Neighbor? will be in the CLC's Fellowship Hall on Sunday May 22nd. We
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Upcoming Events This Week will meet after the second service for a brown bag lunch and begin the study
at 12:30. You can RSVP by contacting Jamie Justus at
Sunday, May 15 Wednesday, May 18 jblackwe@hotmail.com or 940-7591.
Native American Ministries Sunday 10:00 am Childcare Chapel
6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 6:00 pm Handbells
8:30 am Worship 7:00 pm Choir
The Stewardship Committee has provided offering envelopes for your use;
9:40 am Sunday School
you can find them inside the front cover of the United Methodist Hymnal.
10:50 am Worship Thursday, May 19
Please use them if: (1) you donate cash and want your gift credited on your
11:15 am Spiritual Care (9) 6:15 pm Childcare Graduation
giving record; or (2) you contribute to a designated or special fund and note
12:00 pm Finance (7) (sanctuary)
that on the envelope. It’s not necessary to use an envelope if you donate by
1:00 pm Piano Recital (outside group-
check, provided you note any special designation on the memo line. Our
sanctuary) Saturday, May 21
counters and Finance Committee appreciate your help.
4:00 pm Evangelism (7) 7:30 am UMW Women in God’s Grace
5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Circle (FH)
5:30 pm UMYF
6:00 pm Peace w/ Justice (7) Sunday, May 22 On Sunday, May 29, we will recognize graduating seniors during the 10:50
6:30 am Work Corner Preparation a.m. worship service. If you know anyone graduating from high school,
Monday, May 16 8:30 am Worship college or beyond, please notify the office.
10:00 am Women’s Group (9) 9:40 am Sunday School
12:00 pm Library Committee (9) 10:50 am Worship
5:30 pm VinCare Services (FH, 7) 12:00 pm Who is My Neighbor? (FH) The Texas Methodist Foundation offers competitive rates on savings. You can
7:00 pm Covenant Group (9) 4:00 pm Education (7) invest with TMF and earn interest rates higher than average. Current rates
5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) (as of 5/9): one year, 1.55%; two years, 1.9%; three years, 2.45%; four
Tuesday, May 17 5:30 pm UMYF years, 2.85%; five years, 3.05%. In addition to higher rates, you can have the
7:00 pm SPRC (7) satisfaction of connecting your financial decisions with spiritual and social
responsibility. You provide seed money for loans to United Methodist
Churches in Texas. Your investment contributes to the moral health of our
economy by empowering God’s mission and ministry. Berkeley’s Permanent
Endowment Fund has chosen to invest with TMF after examining several
options. To learn more, go to www.tmf-fdn.org or call 331-9971.
The newsletter deadline is:
Sunday, May 15, 2011

Ministers: Members of the Congregation

Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net)
Youth Director: Brad Straup (berkeleyyouth@ymail.com)
Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com)
Pianist: Tyler Mabry (tgm@mail.utexas.edu)
Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net)
Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy
(bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)