Where + is indicated, standing or sitting, we praise God.You are invited to read aloud the bold text.

We Gather to Worship God

Prelude Silent Night arr. Andrew Hackett Andrew Hackett, organ

Centering

+ Celebration in Song

Hymn No. 246 Joy to the World Antioch verses 1, 2

Hymn No. 238 Angels We Have Heard on High Gloria verses 1, 3

Hymn No. 224 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice In Dulci Jubilo verses 1, 2

+ Responsive Reflection Steve Blons

What does it take to be a superhero?God sees the potential in us all.

It doesn’t take a mask or a cape, just the ability to say yes.To say yes, and to go on God’s adventure.

We claim our methods and focus on our mission.With great power comes great responsibility.

+ Hymn No. 187 Rise, Shine, You People Wojtkiewiecz

10:00am Traditional WorshipSanctuary

December 30, 2018

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Pray!

Prayer of Confession Rev. Nate Melcher

Gracious and loving God, you are a beacon in the sky to point us toward the brokenness of this world. You are the cry that calls us to assemble for just such a time as this. With your strength at our call, we are your guardians of peace and justice. We confess we feel the urge to walk away and be your servant no more. We confess we are not always the true believers you give us the power to be. Grant us an iron will to live in the ways that guard each one’s dignity and saves each one’s pride. Put flame on our hearts as you hear our silent prayer of confession...

Silent Prayer

Words of Assurance

Blessing of Creation Kent Peterson

Welcome & Announcements Rev. Nate Melcher

Children are invited forward for the Time with Children.

Time with Children Rev. Nate Melcher

+ Sharing the Peace

May the peace of God be with you.And also with you.

Please greet each other by name and with a sign of reconciliation and peace.

We Hear the Word

Congregational Song Within Our Heart

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A six-week sermon series beginning Jan 6based on the book America’s Original Sin

by Jim Wallis

Dec 30 Superheroes of Faith Luke 5:1-11 Rev. Nate Melcher

Jan 6 Epiphany Sunday America’s Original Sin, Embedded Racism Isaiah 58:1-14 Rev. Nate Melcher

Jan 13 Jim Wallis Guest Preaching The Idolatry of Whiteness Matthew 25:31-46

Jan 20 Sabbath to End Homelessness Repentance and the Beloved Community Ezekiel 18:26-32; Matthew 3:1- 12; Acts 2:1-47; Galatians 3:23- 29 Rev. Judy Zabel

Jan 27 From Warriors to Guardians: Reforming the Criminal Justice System Amos 5:6-24 Rev. Nate Melcher

Feb 3 Welcoming the Stranger: Immigration Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Luke 10: 25-37; Hebrews 13:1-3 Rev. Frenchye Magee

B u i l di ng B r i d g e s , Di s m a n t l i ng R a c i s m

Text: Michael Joncas, b. 1951Tune: BEDFORD ABBEY, 11 10 11 10 10; Michael Joncas, b. 1951 © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc. Used with permission under OneLicense.net A-704046.

+Gospel Reading Luke 5:1-11 (The Message) Kay Nelson

The Word of God for the people of God.Thanks be to God.

Sermon Superheroes of Faith Rev. Nate Melcher Congregational Song of Reflection God’s Surprise

Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949Tune: SCARLET RIBBONS, 87 87 D; English traditional; arr. by John L. Bell, b. 1949 © 1987, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc., agent Used with permission under OneLicense.net A-704046.

In Our Prayers This Week

BirthsKai Tune (grandson of Tony

Lawrence & Jean Anderson)

HospiceDoug Jeranson

In HospitalKai Tune

Care CenterLaVonne Grover

Prayer RequestsE. Sharon HayengaKate LewisMichelle and Debbie MaloufBob BeachPaul and Elizabeth Steiner (death

of Paul’s mother, LindaAngie Manbeck (death of her

father, Paul Swedberg)Meg McChesney

Prayer for Our Koinonia GuestNew Year’s at Koinonia Retreat

Prayer of ThanksgivingOur Superheroes of Faith

Prayers for Our WorldA just and compassionate

response to asylum seekers, especially women and children

Local, state and national leadersFirst responders and their familiesU.S. military active duty and

military familiesAll who are homeless, especially

those in the Hiawatha encampment

World leaders and the international peace process

The country and people of YemenThe country and people of Syria

Prayers for Our ChurchYou are invited to pray from 2:23-

2:26 pm each day for the 864 delegates and 200 alternates who will attend the 2019 General Conference, and for the mission, ministry, and unity of the United Methodist Church as we discern the way forward.

ClergyFrenchye Magee, Associate Pastor of

Congregational Care & Invitational Discipleship

Nate Melcher, Associate Pastor of Faith Development

Judy Zabel, Senior PastorJim McChesney, Pastoral Care/Visitation

Twin Cities District Superintendent

Dan Johnson

Minnesota Area BishopBruce R. Ough

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church511 Groveland Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55403www.haumc.org

612-871-5303

We Respond to the Word

Prayers of the People Kent Peterson Steve BlonsSharing Our Joys & Concerns

Pastoral Prayer

Praying Together & The Lord’s Prayer

Giving Our Tithes, Offerings & Ourselves

Musical Offering O frondens virga Hildegard von Bingen

(Psalm Antiphon) Anika Kildegaard, Soprano

O blooming branch,you stand upright in your nobility,

as breaks the dawn on high;Rejoice how and be glad,

and deign to free us, frail and weakened,from the wicked habits of our age;

Stretch forth your handto lift us up aright.

+ Presentation of Our Gifts & Doxology (No. 95)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Maker, Son, and Holy Ghost.

+ Prayer of Dedication Rev. Nate Melcher

We Take the Word Into the World

The Acolytes lead us in carrying the light of Christ into the world.

+ Hymn No. 251 Go Tell it on the Mountain Go Tell it on the Mountain + Benediction + Postlude Theme from Superman John Williams Andrew Hackett, Organ

Today’s sanctuary flowers are given in great appreciation of HAUMC’s

monthly community meal’s wonderful guests and volunteers by

Kristy Barnes.