FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A community of faith committed to sharing the love of
Jesus Christ with a hurting world through words and actions
September 24,
2006 Education
& Youth Covenant 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 Leader, Sue Harris
WORSHIP IN SONG: I WILL CELEBRATE (by Rita Baloche)
Chorus: I will celebrate, sing unto the Lord; sing to the
Lord a new song.
I will celebrate, sing unto the Lord; sing to the Lord a
new song.
With my heart rejoicing within, with my mind focused on Him;
with my hands raised to the
heavens, all I am worshiping Him. (1990 Maranatha! Music)
I SING PRAISES (by
Terry MacAlmon)
I sing praises to Your name, O Lord, praises to Your name, O Lord,
for Your name is great and greatly to be praised. I sing praises to Your name, O Lord,
praises to Your name, O Lord, for
Your name is great and greatly to be praised.
I give glory to Your name, O Lord, glory to Your name, O Lord,
for Your name is great and greatly to be praised. I give glory to Your name, O Lord,
glory to Your name, O Lord, for
Your name is great and greatly to be praised.
(1989 Integrity’s
Hosanna!)
BLESS THE LORD (by Jeff Deyo)
For Your beauty, for Your goodness, and Your wisdom, awesome God,
praise the Lord, oh my soul, praise the Lord!
For Your power, for Your honor, and Your spendor, mighty God, praise the Lord, oh my soul, praise the Lord! And I will worship You; I will bless Your name forever. I will worship You.
Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord.
For Your kindness, for your favor, for Your mercy, gracious One, thank the Lord, oh my soul, thank the Lord. Thank the Lord, oh my soul, thank the Lord.
For Your fire, for Your testing, and Your Spirit, Holy One, thank the Lord, oh my soul, thank the Lord.
And I will worship You; I will bless Your name forever. I will worship You.
Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord.
For Your suff’ring, for Your anguish, and Your sorrow, humble King, bless the Lord,
oh my soul, bless the Lord! Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord!
For Your vict’ry, for Your triumph, and You’ll soon come and reign over us.
And I will worship You; I will bless Your name forever. I will worship You.
Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord. (2004 Emack Music)
INVOCATION
Dear Lord, we thank you for the gift of your son Jesus Christ, who showed us, by his own life, how to live for you. We pray that this congregation may be a place of support and encouragement as together we do our best to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. In our worship, study, fellowship, and service, may we hear your voice and know that you are with us. Please help us to learn to love you more, to serve the people of the world, and to care for ourselves. In the name of Jesus, our Lord, we pray. Amen.
IN CHRIST ALONE (by Stuart Townend)
In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought
and storm. What heights of love, what
depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, here in the love
of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! - who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied –
for every sin on Him was laid; Here
in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious Day
up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
for I am His and He is mine -
brought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death, this is the power of Christ in me; from life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from His hand;
till He returns or calls me home,
here in the power of Christ I’ll stand! (2001
Kingsway Music)
HERE I AM TO WORSHIP (by
Tim Hughes)
Light of the World, You stepped down into darkness, opened my eyes, let me see.
Beauty that made this heart adore You,
hope of a life spent with You.
So, here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You’re my God.
And You’re altogether lovely,
altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me.
King of all days, oh so highly exalted, glorious in heaven above.
Humbly You came to the Earth You
created, all for love’s sake became poor.
So, here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You’re my God.
And You’re altogether lovely,
altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me.
And I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that
cross. (Repeat)
So, here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You’re my God.
And You’re altogether lovely,
altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me.
(2000 Kingsway’s Thankyou
Music)
HE KNOWS MY NAME (by Tommy Walker)
I have a Maker, He formed my heart; before even time began, my life was in His hands.
Chorus: He knows my name, He knows my ev’ry thought; He sees each tear that falls, and hears me when I call.
I have a Father, He calls me His own; He’ll never leave me, no matter where I go. (chorus)
And He knows your name; He knows your ev’ry thought; He sees those tears that fall,
and hears you when you call. (1996 Doulos Publishing)
BRINGING
OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of
the People)
PRAYER RESPONSE: LEAD ME, LORD Psalm 5:8, 4:8
Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness; make thy way plain before my face.
For it is thou, Lord, thou Lord only, that makest me dwell in safety.
(Public Domain)
WORSHIP IN
GIVING: Offering
SPECIAL MUSIC Wow! It’s a Great
Day! Carlson
Junior and Wesley
Choirs
SHARING THE WORD: Scripture: Mark 9:30-37
Message: “Connected and Connecting” Karen Murray, DCE Pastor Steve
A Covenant for Church Educators
PASTOR: Loving God, we thank you for the people who have lovingly presented themselves
for the work of Christian education and formation.
PEOPLE: Gracious God, thank you for this opportunity for growth and
service.
We come first as disciples, seeking wisdom and knowledge from you.
Teach us so that we can teach others.
PASTOR: We covenant to pray for our teachers and leaders and for all the children, youth, and adults who will attend classes this year. Lord, enable all of us to grow spiritually and study diligently. May this year of learning enlighten and transform us.
PEOPLE: Amazing God, grant each of us fresh vision of faith and a new
understanding of your grace.
PASTOR: We pray for those, dear God, being drawn by your love, who will venture into our classrooms
for the first time. We pray especially for those who will come searching for God and for a Christian family.
PEOPLE: Accepting God, show us how to welcome the stranger. Use our
classrooms and small groups
as loving examples of Christian community for persons of all ages.
PASTOR: Help us, loving God, to encourage all in our care to love you with all our hearts, our minds, our souls,
and our strength, and to love our neighbors as we love ourselves.
ALL: Empowering God, help us all to believe what we teach and to
practice what we preach! Amen.
PRESENTATION OF
BIBLES: THIRD GRADERS RECEIVING BIBLES
Max Bixby Caleb
Fritz Ceili O’Donnell Benjamin
Ulrich
Megan Croly Caroline
Haller Matthew
Phillips Sebastian Weigand
Russell Drzik Jessica
Kaminski Declan Sirak Maxwell
Young
Melanie Ebert Maggie
Mlynek Julia
Suta Olivia
Zapfe
Corinne Finkbinder
CLOSING SONG
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: 528 ACOLYTE: Rebekah Bryan
USHERS: Ed Florida, Ruth Florida, Joe Veldon, David Stepp, Robin Stepp
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THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Fred & Betsy
DeWitt, to the glory of God and in memory of loved ones. 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, Tom Langshaw, Jean Janssen (sister of Sue Adams), Edna
Hofmann (Carla McIlmail’s mother). SERVING IN IRAQ:
Mark Dougherty, Jr., grandson of Marilyn McClendon, David Wichmann, friend of Rick & Linda Young, Scott Berner, grandson of Ray & Jean Berner. |
The Staff of First United Methodist Church
Stephen
Donat, Senior Pastor Joan
Armstrong, Administrative Assistant
HeyYoung
Horton, Associate Pastor Karen
Halligan, Membership Secretary
Glenn
Rodgers, Director of Music Sue
Harris, Parish Nurse
Karen
Murray, Director of Christian Ed. Curt
Diehl, Property Maintenance Coordinator
David Ingalls, Dir. Youth & Outreach
Church Office Contacts
Phone:
856-235-0450 Fax:
856-235-2722
E-mail:
church@meetwithGod.com Website:
www.meetwithGod.com
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