Call to Worship - You are invited to light a candle in your home to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit
Passing of the Peace: Through the act of passing the peace of Christ, we offer our sincere desire to love our neighbor.
You are invited to greet one another in the live stream chat on YouTube, X, and Facebook.
Lenten Practice of Praying the Lord’s Prayer at Noon Pacific Time
Each day during Lent, we will go live on Facebook at (or just prior to) noon to pray the Lord’s Prayer together with any who might want to join.
VENMO: You can find us here: https://venmo.com/LAFirstUMC
PAYPAL: https://paypal.me/LAFirstUMC
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2024 CAL-PAC UMC Lent Prayer Calendar
Embark on a spiritual journey this Lenten season with our prayer calendar, dedicated to uplifting those struggling with physical and spiritual hunger. Join us in daily reflection and prayer as we extend compassion and support to those facing challenges in their rhythms of life. Together, let's create a powerful wave of positive energy, practicing being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did. May our collective prayers bring healing and blessing, and inspire us to consider specific ways we can serve our communities: PDFs available in English | Spanish | Chinese | Japanese | Korean | Tagalog | Vietnamese
COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
Assistance Navigating Healthcare Systems for Those Who Are Uninsured or Underinsured
Students from Southern California Healthcare Outreach (SCHO) at USC are attending our Breakfast Ministry on Sunday April 14th to answer any questions you might have about health insurance!
They provided us with a Medi-Cal and CHIP (insurance for children) Handout. They can also be reached at schealthcareoutreach@gmail.com and https://schealthcareoutreach.wixsite.com/home
The Seasonal Winter Shelter Program (SWSP) is now in effect!
Contact 2-1-1 LA County (dial 2-1-1) or 1-800-548-6047 . SWSP is available until March 31, 2024. These shelters help to keep our unhoused neighbors safe and warm during the coldest months in our region. lahsa.org/winter-shelter
Free Tax Prep from LA County
Tax season is starting, and you could qualify for more than $11,000 in refunds regardless of your immigration status. At FreeTaxPrepLA.org, you can learn more about the tax refunds available and get support from IRS-certified tax preparers who can help you file for free.
Under the state of emergency declared to help the housing crisis, LA County is creating more job opportunities and making the application process easier than ever.
Learn more at homeless.lacounty.gov/emergency
Access to internet service is crucial.
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 dollar monthly benefit for internet service. Find out how you can get your home connected at: Getconnectedlosangeles.lacity.org.
Joys and Concerns: We believe that the best way to bear our burdens is to share them with one another. You are invited to share your joys and concerns so that our community can hold these things in our hearts as we lift them to God together.
You are invited to share your prayers in the Facebook Live Chat, or on the YouTube Live chat.
Reader 1: Narrator………………………………….…………………….Tom Grode
Reader 2: Narrator………………………..…………………...………..Byron Hayes
Reader 3: Narrator/Servant Girl………….………………… …..Ashley Woods
Reader 4: Narrator………………………………………………………Elaine Livingston
Reader 5: Judas Iscariot…………………………………………….ALL OF US
Reader 6: Mary Magdalene……………………………….…… Mandy McDow
Reader 7: Pharisee/Leper………………………………………….Marshall Wade
Reader 8: Jesus (J.C.)…………………………………………………. Jake Barcelona
Reader 9: Centurion………………………….....................……….Oscar Gomez
Reader 10: Simon Peter…………………………………………… Brent Mayberry
Reader 11: Caiaphas…………………………………………………Oscar Gomez
Reader 12: Pilate..........……………………………….………………… Oscar Gomez
Script written, edited, and arranged by Rev. Mandy McDow, 2018. Please do not use, without permission of the author.
Music written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, arranged by Stephen Folds, 2018.
Directed by: Stephen Folds
Written by: Mandy McDow
Video Production: Jackson Flemming
Original Lyrics: Tim Rice
Original Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Judas’ Requiem composed by: Stephen Folds & Salvador Villanueva
Music Performed by: El Dorado
Stephen Folds - Vocals (Jesus, Caiaphas), Piano, & Synth
Salvador Villanueva - Vocals (Judas), Electric Guitar
Mandy McDow - Vocals (Mary Magdalene)
Sean Alexander - Bass
Diego Ruvalcaba- Sound Design
Jorge Villanueva - Vocals and Drums & Percussion
Jesus Christ Superstar - El Dorado and Readers
Overture
Heaven On Their Minds- Judas
What’s the Buzz- Judas, Disciples, & Congregation
Everything’s Alright- Mary Magdalene, Judas, & Jesus
Hosanna- Disciples, Jesus, & Congregation
REPRISE: Everything’s Alright- Mary Magdalene & Jesus
I Don’t Know How to Love Him- Mary Magdalene
The Last Supper - Jesus and Disciples
All are welcome to share in this meal.
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,
for ever and ever. Amen.
REPRISE: What’s the Buzz- Jesus, Disciples, & Congregation
REPRISE: I Don’t Know How to Love Him- Judas
Judas Requiem
Superstar- Disciples, Judas, Jesus, & Congregation
Benediction Remember:
God is with you,
God is for you,
God refuses to be God without you.
And may all of God’s people say: Amen.
