FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

OCTOBER 1, 2006                                      A Service of Holy Communion                                  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, Curt Diehl

 

WORSHIP IN SONG:        WITH OUR HEARTS (by Don Harris)

chorus:  With our hearts we believe, with our mouths we confess “You are Lord, You are Lord”;

from this day till the end we will sing it again and again, “You are Lord, You are Lord.” 

By Your pow’r You’ve made us and by Your grace we’re redeemed;

to walk in the truth that You give us, and minister life in Your name.  (1991 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)

 

LET ALL THE WORLD SING PRAISES (by Chris Falson)

If we keep silent the rocks will cry out, Blessed be the King. 

And if we don’t praise Him the earth will shout: Blessed be the King.  Sing hallelujah, (hallelujah) sing hallelujah, (hallelujah) let all the world sing praises to the King.  Sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah, let all the world sing praises to the King.

 

We call Him Father, we trust in Him, Blessed be the King.  And We are His children, we worship Him,

Blessed be the King.  Sing hallelujah, (hallelujah) sing hallelujah, let all the world sing praises to the King. 

Sing hallelujah, sing hallelujah, let all the world sing praises to the King.  (1996 Marantha! Music)

 

MIGHTY IS OUR GOD (By Greco, Gustafson, Moen)

Mighty is our God, mighty is our King; Mighty is our Lord, ruler of ev'rything.

Glory to our God, glory to our King; Glory to our Lord,  ruler of ev'rything. 

His name is higher, higher than any other name: His pow'r is greater, for He has created ev'rything.

(1989 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION: 

   Response #1 – “We name it and we lay it down”

   Final Response – “Blessed are you, Lord Christ, who makes heavy burdens light.”

 

BE UNTO YOUR NAME (by Lynn Deshazo & Gary Sadler)

We are a moment, You are forever, Lord of the ages, God before time;

We are a vapor, You are eternal, Love everlasting, reigning on high.

Chorus: Holy, holy Lord God Almighty, worthy is the Lamb Who was slain;

Highest praises honor and glory be unto Your name, be unto Your name.

We are the broken, You are the healer, Jesus, Redeemer, mighty to save;

You are the love song we’ll sing forever, bowing before You, blessing Your name. (Chorus) 

(1998 Integrity’s Hosanna)

 

WE ARE ONE BODY (Paul Baloche/Ed Kerr)

Though we are many, we are one body, we are one body in Christ.  (Repeat)

Verse:  One faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, binding us together in one cause;

One hope in the one God, One Father over all.    (1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

O TASTE AND SEE  (by Robert Rhodes)

O taste and see that the Lord is good. O taste and see that the Lord is good.  Blessed is the one that trusteth in him.  Blessed is the one that trusteth in him.  O taste and see that the Lord is good.  O taste and see that the Lord is good.  He is good, He is good,  He is good.  (1973 Robert Rhodes)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  BE STILL AND KNOW (arr. by Tom Fettke)

Be still and know that I am God. (repeat 2x)    (1989 Pilot Point Music)

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                                                                                                                                         Primary Choir

 

SHARING THE WORD:  Scripture:                   James 5:13-18

 

STEPHEN MINISTER TESTIMONY                                                                                                              Pat Cornell

 

CARE RECEIVER’S TESTIMONY

                                                  Message:                       “Confessing”                                             Pastor Steve Donat

 

STEPHEN LEADER COMMISSIONING:                                                                           Kathy Appleton, Jan Pappin

 

RESPONSE TO THE WORD:  The Sacrament of Communion

 

HOLY COMMUNION
The congregation is invited to receive Communion at the Communion rails.  Come forward when you are ready, and receive the Communion elements with joy.  These symbols represent the Body and Blood of Jesus offered for our forgiveness and new life.  The invitation to receive comes from Jesus himself, and is not based on membership in this or any other Church.  While you are waiting for your place at the Communion rail, take advantage of this quiet time to meditate, and offer your personal prayer and praise to God.

 

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: 574   

 

ACOLYTE:  Samantha Bewley

 

USHERS: Bob Klenk, Rose Klenk, Ed Henry, Valerie Henry, Carlos Mocelo

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Scott & Ruth Earley, to the Glory of God and in honor of Dolores Earley and her God inspired recovery.

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, Michael Gala (cousin of Sue Lewis, nephew of Chris Fisher).

 

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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