Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 (NRSV) The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the LORD; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fed beasts; I do not delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs, or of goats. When you come to appear before me, who asked this from your hand? Trample my courts no more; bringing offerings is futile; incense is an abomination to me. New moon and sabbath and calling of convocation-- I cannot endure solemn assemblies with iniquity. Your new moons and your appointed festivals my soul hates; they have become a burden to me, I am weary of bearing them. When you stretch out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood. Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Come now, let us argue it out, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 (NRSV) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. (continued)

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Attendance Last Sunday: 84 Offering: $ 3,193.00 Offering amount needed each week: $3,086.00 Calendar for this week: Today, Aug. 8: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 8:00 p.m. AA Monday, Aug. 9: 6:30 p.m. Scouts Thursday, Aug. 12: Set up for Trash & Treasure Sale 8:00 p.m. AA Friday, Aug. 13: Set up for Trash & Treasure Sale 8:00 p.m. AA Saturday Aug. 14: 8:00 a.m. Trash & Treasure Sale Sunday , Aug. 15: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service (Food Pantry Offering will be received.) 11:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 8:00 p.m. AA Two persons are needed to staff the nursery during our Sunday morning worship services. This is a volunteer position. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Kathy or Debbie McCloney. Do you have an interest in Praise Music? Would you have an hour per week to rehearse? Our fledgling Praise Band needs a “director.” If you are interested in this volunteer position, please see Lu Yang or Pastor Kathy. Would you like to be Youth Group advisor? In addition to meeting on Sunday mornings for Sunday School, the amount of activities would be up to you and the Youth Group. If you are interested in serving your church family through this volunteer position, contact Pastor Kathy. Sunday School classes will resume on September 12. If you would like to be involved on the Parish Education Committee, teach a class or assist in some other way, please contact Pastor Kathy. You can reach Pastor Kathy by calling 515-201-3634 (cell), 401-5290 (home) or the office at 285-6545. Her email address is kathysides@hotmail.com. 7

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he stayed for a time in the land he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old--and Sarah herself was barren--because he considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, "as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore." All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them. Luke 12:13-21 (NRSV) "Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. "Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. Blessed are those slaves whom the master 5

finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves. "But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour." Prayer Concerns: Pray for the safety of all military personnel wherever they may be serving. Pray also for Rose Halverson, Janice Schisel, Lois Ipsen, Charlie Cantrell, Pat Cateron and Cheryl Smith. Joy and Concern: Congratulations to Michael Scapecchi and Ashley Cole on the birth of their daughter, Ellie Cole. A traffic accident made it necessary for Ellie to arrive much earlier than expected, and she arrived at only 2 lbs, 3 oz.. She is doing well, but will need lots of time and care before being able to leave the hospital. Since this is a time of both welcome and worry, please keep Ellie and her parents in your prayers, as well as grandparents Bruce and Judy Scapecchi and great-grandma Marlene Lierow. “The many cards, calls, visits, prayers and words or encouragement have been greatly appreciated as I recover from my surgery. Thanks to everyone for remembering me.” Cheryl Smith Thanks to the Praise Band for providing special music during today’s worship service. August 14, 2010: 8:00 a.m. Trash & Treasure Sale. Please save your items for the sale. We will be collecting them Aug. 9 - 13. We also need volunteers to help the day of the sale and on Friday the 13th to set up and get ready for the sale. The sign-up sheets will be hanging in the Fellowship Hall. Please help if you can. Food Pantry Offering will be received next Sunday. Please be generous as you give non-perishable food items, cash, diapers, and/or formula. Reminder: brown paper grocery bags are always needed, too. They can be brought to the church with your donation. Thank you. 6

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost August 8, 2010

*Please stand as you are able

Prelude “Jesus Shall Reign” Mildred Zeliadt

Welcome, Announcements, Joys & Concerns

*Call to Worship Leader: In faith, Abraham and Sarah set out for a new land. People: In faith, we seek to follow God in our lives. Leader: In faith, the church seeks to discern the future to which God calls us in our age. People: In faith, we gather now to worship, seeking new life in Christ. *Hymn: UMH #529 “How Firm a Foundation”

*Unison Prayer: God of Abraham and Sarah, God of Jesus Christ, God of our mothers and fathers, you are God who acts in history. Yet sometimes we are so busy with our own lives that we do not perceive you at work in our time. Help us not fall into fear and despair about our troubled world, as if you had no care for us. Forgive our lack of faith and help us to join you as you labor to bring new life on earth; in the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Children’s Time

Special Music Scripture Readings Old Testament Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Epistle Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

*Hymn: FWS #2196 “We Walk by Faith”

*Gospel Reading: Luke 12:32-40 2

Message:“Of Things Unseen” Rev. Kathy Sides

Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Offering “Prayer” Doxology UMH #94

Prayer of Dedication Thank you, God, for welcoming us into your caring realm where we claim the needs of others as our concern. Help us to be grateful for all you have given. May our offerings be an outpouring of thanksgiving for a God who does not forget us. Amen. *Hymn: UMH #707 “Hymn of Promise”

Benediction Leader: Go with faith in a God who loves and leads us. Trust that God will guide and direct your steps People: In faith we go, sure of God’s presence. In trust we serve, sure of God’s blessing. Amen. Benediction Response: UMH #664 (vs.1) “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” Postlude “Chorus of Praise” Mildred Zeliadt

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Welcome! With gratitude we come to give thanks to the Lord for God’s boundless grace. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we extend the hand of friend-ship and love to all who have come. We encourage everyone to sign the friendship pad in the pew. A cry room is located to the left at the top of the stairs and a nursery is located to the right (4th doorway) at the top of the stairs. The nursery is staffed, however the cry room is not so you will need to remain in the company of your child(ren) if you take them to the cry room. Thank you. Everyone is invited to stay for coffee hour following the worship service.

We are a community of faith in worship and action, open to all in the spirit and love of God.

Worship Assistants

Liturgist - Coralie Cherry Choir Director - Pamela Schisel

Ushers - Jim Keller Sound - Rod Kent

Nursery - Payong Yang

Staff Rev. Kathy Sides, pastor

Mildred Zeliadt, Organist Jane White, Administrative Assistant

Benny Hotopp, Custodian

Sunday Schedule Worship at 9:45 a.m.

Coffee Hour at 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the month

Sunday School (11:00—11:45) Sunday School classes will be held Sept. 12, 2010 thru May 22, 2011

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 8, 2010

Fort Des Moines

United Methodist Church

6205 SW 9th St. Des Moines, IA 50315-5516 Office phone: 515-285-6545

church_ftdsmumc@msn.com (Jane) kathysides@hotmail.com (Pastor Kathy)

web site: www.fdmumc.org