FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A community of faith committed to sharing the love of
Jesus Christ with a hurting world through words and actions
June 25, 2006 PEACE
WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY 9:30
A.M. Service
We welcome you to this service of praise and
adoration. Let God speak to you through
the songs and the message, and enjoy the fellowship of those who are seeking
the Lord and the spiritual help that we need for daily living.
WELCOME
WORSHIP IN SONG: LET
THE HEAVENS REJOICE (by Don Harris &
Martin Nystrom)
Chorus: Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, let the seas resound with a mighty roar;
Let the trees of the forest clap their hands, let the earth
be filled with the glory of the Lord.
All of creation is boldly proclaiming the wonderful things He has done;
Let's join with all nations in one declaration, proclaiming
the goodness of God. (Chorus)
The heavens above are declaring His splendor, His power can
not be denied; For all of creation is loudly
confessing that Jesus, our Lord, is alive. (chorus) (1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)
OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART (by Paul Baloche)
Chorus: Open the
eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my heart; I want to see You, I want to
see You. Open
the eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my heart; I want to see You, I
want to see you. (Repeat)
To see You high and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your pow’r and love;
As we sing holy, holy, holy.
(Chorus)
To see You high and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your pow’r and love;
As we sing holy, holy, holy. High and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your pow’r and love; As we sing holy, holy, holy. Holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, holy; Holy, holy, holy, I want to see You.
(1997
Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)
SHOUT TO THE LORD (by
Darlene Zschech)
My Jesus, my Savior, Lord, there is none like You, all of my days I want to praise
the wonders of Your mighty love; My Comfort, my Shelter, Tower of refuge and strength;
Let ev’ry breath, all that I am,
never cease to worship You.
Chorus: Shout to
the Lord, all the earth, let us sing power and majesty, praise to the King;
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar at the sound of Your
name. I sing for joy at the work of Your hands,
forever I’ll love You,
forever I’ll stand; nothing compares to the promise I have in You. (1993 Hillsongs Australia)
We believe in the Holy Spirit, through whom we acknowledge God’s gifts, and we repent of our sin in misusing these gifts to idolatrous ends.
We affirm the natural world as God’s handiwork and dedicate ourselves to its preservation, enhancement, and faithful use by humankind.
We joyfully receive for ourselves and others the blessings of community, sexuality, marriage, and the family.
We commit ourselves to the rights of men, women, children, youth, young adults, the aging, and people with disabilities; to improvement of the quality of life; and to the rights and dignity of all persons.
We believe in the right and duty of persons to work for the glory of God and the good of themselves and others and in the protection of their welfare in so doing; in the rights to property as a trust from God, collective bargaining, and responsible consumption; and in the elimination of economic and social distress.
We dedicate ourselves to peace throughout the world, to the rule of justice and law among nations, and to individual freedom for all people of the world.
We believe in the present and final triumph of God’s Word in human affairs and gladly accept our commission to manifest the life of the gospel in the world. Amen.
LORD, I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH (By Rick Founds)
Lord, I lift your name on high, Lord,
I love to sing Your praises;
I'm so glad You're in my life, I'm
so glad You came to save us.
Chorus: You came from heaven to earth to show the way,
from the earth to the cross my debt to pay;
From the cross to the
grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord, I lift Your
name on high. (1989 Marantha!
Music)
JESUS, YOUR NAME (by
Morris Chapman & Claire Cloninger)
Jesus, Your name is power, Jesus, Your name is might. Jesus, Your name will break ev’ry stronghold;
Jesus, Your name is life.
Jesus, Your name of healing, Jesus, Your name gives sight. Jesus, Your name will free ev’ry captive;
Jesus, Your name is life.
Jesus, Your name is holy, Jesus, Your name brings light. Jesus, Your name above ev’ry other,
Jesus, Your name is life.
(1990 Word Music,
Inc.)
IN YOUR PRESENCE, O GOD (by Lynn DeShazo)
Chorus: In Your
presence, that’s where I am strong, in Your presence,
O Lord, my God;
In Your presence, that’s where I belong, seeking Your face, touching Your grace,
in
the cleft of the Rock in Your presence, O God.
I want to go where the rivers cannot overflow me, where my feet are on a Rock;
I want to hide where the blazing fire cannot burn me, in Your presence, O God.
Chorus: In Your
presence, that’s where I am strong, in Your presence,
O Lord, my God;
In Your presence, that’s where I belong, seeking Your face, touching Your grace,
in
the cleft of the Rock in Your presence, O God.
I want to hide where the flood of evil cannot reach me, where I’m covered by Your blood;
I want to be where the schemes of darkness cannot touch me,
in Your presence, O God.
Chorus: In Your
presence, that’s where I am strong, in Your presence,
O Lord, my God;
In Your presence, that’s where I belong, seeking Your face, touching Your grace,
in the cleft of the Rock
in Your presence, O God.
Bridge: You are my firm foundation, I trust in You all day long; I am Your child and Your servant,
and You are my strength and my son,
You’re my song. (1995 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)
BRINGING
OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of
the People)
PRAYER RESPONSE: GLORY TO THE LAMB (By Larry Dempsey)
Glory, glory, glory to the Lamb. Glory, glory, glory to the Lamb. For He is glorious and worthy
to be praised, the Lamb upon the throne; and unto Him we lift our voice in
praise, the Lamb upon the throne. (Zionsong Music)
WORSHIP IN GIVING:
Offering
SHARING
THE WORD: Scripture: 1
John 4:7-21
Message: “Three Colors of Love” Pastor Steve
Donat
CLOSING HYMN
577 GOD
OF GRACE AND GOD OF GLORY (by Harry Fosdick)
God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power;
crown thine ancient church's story; bring her bud to
glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for
the facing of this hour.
Lo! the hosts of evil round us
scorn thy Christ, assail his ways! Fears
and doubts too long have bound us; free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom,
grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days.
Cure thy children's warring madness, bend our pride to thy
control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom,
grant us courage, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal, lest we miss thy kingdom's
goal.
Save us from weakness resignation to the evils we deplore;
let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving
thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore.
(Public Domain)
GOING FORTH: The Benediction
A NOTE
TO PARENTS
We love children and
your little ones are welcome in our worship service. On those days when your child is fussy, the
parlor located behind the sanctuary provides an excellent place to care for
your child and still participate in the worship service. Child care is provided for infants and
children up to 4 years old in the Education Building during Sunday school and
worship hours.
ATTENDANCE LAST
WEEK: Worship: 616 ACOLYTE: Chris Clawges
USHERS: Glen Haegele, Greg
Kincaid, Barrie Witty, Darlene Mocelo, Carlos Mocelo
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THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Janet Barry, to
the Glory of God and in memory of her husband, Melvin PRAYER
CONCERNS: Steve Greer,
Mary Louise Shingleton, Donna Pontani
(mother of Andrea Nachsin), Rev. Charles Marker, Kathleen Barnwell
(mother of Leslie Proctor), Suzy Chichester (mother
of Chris Chichester), Janice Buford, Dee Ingles,
Betty Breish, Bob Edwards, Ed Smith. |
The Staff of First United Methodist Church
Stephen
Donat, Senior Pastor Karen
Murray, Youth Director
HeyYoung
Horton, Associate Pastor Joan
Armstrong, Administrative Assistant
Linda Tocher, Deacon, Dir. Christian Ed. Karen Halligan, Membership
Secretary
Glenn
Rodgers, Director of Music Sue
Harris, Parish Nurse
Curt
Diehl, Property Maintenance Coordinator
Church Office Contacts
Phone:
856-235-0450 Fax:
856-235-2722
E-mail:
church@meetwithGod.com Website:
www.meetwithGod.com
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