FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A community of faith committed to sharing the love of Jesus Christ with a hurting world through words and actions

July 30, 2006                                                                                                                                            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                                                                                                                               Sue Harris, Worship Leader

WORSHIP IN SONG:  I WILL REJOICE  (by Jill LeBlanc)

I will rejoice and be glad in the God of my salvation;

I will rejoice and be glad all days, all the days of my life.

For you, O Lord, have made me glad by all that You have done;

You've given me the victory, my battles all are won.  (1987 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

LET THE RIVER FLOW  (by Darrell Evans)

Let the poor man say, “I am rich in Him,” let the lost man say, “I am found in Him,” and let the river flow;

Let the blind man say, “I can see again,” let the dead man say, “I am born again,” and let the fiver flow,

let the river flow.

 

Chorus: Let the river flow, let the river flow; Holy Spirit, come, move in power. 

Let the river flow, let the river flow; Holy Spirit, come, move in power. 

Let the river flow, let the river flow, let the river flow.   (1995 Mercy/Vineyard Pub.)  

 

MY REDEEMER LIVES (by Reuben Morgan)

I know He rescued my soul; His blood has covered my sins.  I believe.  I believe.  My shame He’s taken away; my pain is healed in His name.  I believe.  I believe.  I’ll raise the banner ‘cause my Lord has conquered the grave.  My Redeemer lives.  My Redeemer lives.  (Repeat beginning)

You lift my burdens.  I’ll rise with You.  I’m dancing on this mountain top to see Your kingdom come. 

My Redeemer lives.  My Redeemer lives.  (1998 Reuben Morgan/Hillsong Pub.)

 

OPENING PRAYER

 

GREAT HOPE (by Amick Byram, Rick Logan)

There is great hope in His name, There is pow'r to heal the lame. 

He will mend the broken reed, nurse a dying wick to flame, there is great hope and pow'r in His name.

 

There is great hope in His name, we will never be the same. 

We have vict'ry over sin because Jesus lives within, there is great hope and pow'r in His name.

 

There is great hope in His name, we will never be the same. 

'Cause the love that conquers fear will bring the joy of Heaven here, there is great hope and pow'r in His name.

(1990 Maranatha! Music)

 

GLORIFY THY NAME   (Words & Music Donna Adkins)

Father, we love You, We praise You, we adore You.  Glorify Your Name in all the earth. 

Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name in all the earth.  

Jesus, we love You, We praise You, we adore You. Glorify Your Name in all the earth.

Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name in all the earth. 

Spirit, we love You, We praise You, we adore You. Glorify Your Name in all the earth. 

Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name in all the earth.  (1976,1981 Maranatha! Music)

THERE IS A REDEEMER (by Melody Green)

There is a Redeemer Jesus, God's own Son.  Precious Lamb of God, Messiah Holy One. 

Jesus my Redeemer Name above all names, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, oh for Sinners slain.

Thank you, oh my Father, for giving us your Son,  and leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on Earth is done.

 

When I stand in Glory I will see His face.  There I'll serve my King forever in that Holy place. 

Thank you, oh my Father, for giving us your Son,  and leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on earth is done.

 

There is a Redeemer:  Jesus, God's own Son.  Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy, Holy One. 

Thank you, oh my Father, for giving us your Son, and leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on earth is done; 

and leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on earth is done.  (1982 Birdwing Music)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD:  Prayers of the People 

Prayer Response:  I LOVE YOU, LORD   (by Laurie Klein)

I love You, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You. O my soul, rejoice! 

Take joy, my King, in what You hear: may it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.  (1980 House of Mercy Music)

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

SHARING THE WORD:      Scripture:                    Ephesians 5:1-10                                    Read by Anne Langshaw

                                     Message:             “The Colors of Love, IV”                                      Pastor Steve Donat

                                                                                      Love as Sacrifice

 

SPECIAL PRAYERS/SENDING FORTH: Jan Pappin, Kathy Appleton, Anne Langshaw

 

CLOSING PRAYER

 

CLOSING HYMN 92 FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH (by Folliot Pierpoint)

For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,

for the love which from our birth over and around us lies;

Lord of  all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

 

For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night,

hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light;

Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

 

For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind's delight,

for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight;

Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

 

For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent,

child friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild;

Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

 

For thy church, that evermore lifteth holy hands above,

offering upon every shore her pure sacrifice of love;

Love of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

 

For thyself, best Gift Divine, to the world so freely given,

for that great, great love of thine, peace on earth, and joy in heaven: 

Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.    (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. 

 

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES through August 27th, 9:30 a.m. only.

Preschool class (3 yr old – Kind.) Room E104.

Elementary class (1st – 6th grades) Room F105.

Nursery care is available for younger children during all Sunday and Saturday services.

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:          Worship: 449   ACOLYTE:  Katie Clawges 

USHERS: Robert Klenk, Rose Klenk, John Clawges, Kathryn Clawges, David Stepp

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET has been given by: Sally Johnson, to the Glory of God and in memory of husband, Rudy.

PRAYER CONCERNS:  Steve Greer, Faye Sienkiewicz,  Mary Louise Shingleton,  Barbara Lynn Pulcinella (friend of Sue & Ruth Oppelt), Kathleen Barnwell (mother of Leslie Proctor), Janice Buford, Betty Breish,  Sandy Johnson, Eileen Carney.

PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO:  Chris Chichester & family on the death of her mother, Suzy, Harris Fister and family on the death of his sister, Merle Thiemich , Sam & Connie Madara & Family on the death of their son-in-law, Scott Coffee, Linda Whittendale & family on the death of her father Roland Whittendale, and Linda Jirinec and family on the death of her father.

 

 

The Staff of First United Methodist Church

                            Stephen Donat, Senior Pastor                              Joan Armstrong, Administrative Assistant

                            HeyYoung Horton, Associate Pastor                 Karen Halligan, Membership Secretary

                            Karen Murray, Director of Christian Ed.            Sue Harris, Parish Nurse

                            Glenn Rodgers, Director of Music                      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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