May 11 Sunday Celebration

 

Greetings by Margo McCreary, Pat Watkins & Jan Werness

 

Communal Singing led by Conrad deFiebre & Dianne O’Donnell

 

Communal Reading:  Our mission is to nurture spirituality, build caring community & work courageously for peace with justice

 

Opening Smudge

 

Children’s Circle with Candle Lighting Reading on page iv of the Walker Songbook

 

Lao Tzu # 17 Joseph Petulla Translation followed by 5 minutes of silence

 

We help people best

When they don’t realize they are being helped.

Rather than acting to show ourselves off

Or to induce return favor or gratitude,

We need to cultivate a deep respect for others,

With the same kind of love we need ourselves.

In helping others it is better not to say much,

So when we act generously,

People feel ennobled, not degraded

 

Welcome & Introduction of Visitors

 

Announcements & Circulation of Clipboards

 

Offering

 

Scripture Reading: Philippians 1: 2-9 by Nancy Larsen

 

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  I thank my God every time I remember you.  In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.  

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me.  God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ,   filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ–to the glory and praise of God.

 

 

 

 

Sermon by Linda Warner

Special Performance by Kent Eklund

 

Circle with Joys & Concerns & sharing of bread & juice

brought by Brita Hansen & Eric Hazen

 

 

Communal Singing of Amazing Grace

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saves a wretch (soul) like me.

I once was lost but now I'm found, was bound but now I'm free.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fear relieved.

How precious did that grace appear, the hour I fist believed?

Through many dangers, toils, and snares we have already come.

'Twas grace that brought us safe thus far and grace will lead us on.

When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun;

we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we've first begun

 

 

Thanks to:

Carla Irwin Kathy Mapes for flowers,

Allyson Hayward for hospitality set-up,

Phil Manz for hospitality food,

Orell Jensen for hospitality clean-up

for sanctuary clean-up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walker Announcements

Call or e-mail the Walker office with announcements.  The deadline is Wednesdays, 9 am.

 

Open Stage “May Day!” hosted by James Livingston:  Friday, May 9, 7 pm

Silent Auction:  Saturday, May 17, 6pm.  Come to a delicious dinner at 6 pm followed by the auction.  To donate to the auction, call Julia Philips 612-374-

Bikes and Brunch: Sat, May 17.  8:30 am.  We'll meet at the church, then head out the Greenway to the river. We'll stop at the Mercado on the way back unless someone has an alternative they want to propose. We'll postpone for rain or snow. One Saturday morning a month, we meet at a prearranged location for a bike ride. Brunch afterwards, for those who want to.  Thanks, everyone, for your interest.  FFI Allyson Hayward 612-384-  allyson.hayward

Peace with Justice Committee Brunch:  Sun, May 18, following celebration & hospitality.  To celebrate the victorious campaigns of the Walker Health Care Workers (AFSCME) and the Security Officers (SEIU). Matt Gladue from Workers Interfaith Network and Javier Morillo from SEIU have said they planned on attending. 

Picture Directory photos:  Tues, May 20, 3 pm to 9:30 pm & Wed, May 21, 4 pm to 7 pm.  Please plan to have your picture taken.  Please sign-up for appointments on the schedule posted on the stage wall during hospitality on Sundays.

Celebration in Powderhorn Park:  Sun, May 25 followed by a potluck picnic

Celebration will be held in Powderhorn Park near 33^rd Street & 14^th Avenue every other Sunday beginning May 25 and ending August 17.  Help is needed.  Volunteers are needed to transport a sign, a table, ground chairs, and items for the circle to and from the park.  These items need to be at the park by 9:45 and then need to be returned to church after the service.  It would be easiest if a couple of people would be responsible for the seven Sundays we will be in the park.  If you are interested please contact Walter.

Tony Wentersdorf’s Farewell Open Stage 20^th Anniversary Concert:  Saturday May 31, 7:30 pm

Courageous Conversations on Race:  Sun, June 1, following celebration.  FFI Bonnie Beckel.

 

 

Monday Morning Coffee Gathering  Join other Walkerites at Dunn Brothers Coffee on Lake Street and Bryant Avenue on Mondays at 10 am.  FFI Wayne Bailey 612-296-3505

 

FOR RENT:  Balcony office at Walker Church.  Sunny 225 square foot room, 20 steps up, built in bookcases, new carpet.  $260 per month includes DSL.  Interested people should call Jennifer at 612-722-6612.