October 29, 2006 9:30

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 29, 2006 ALL SAINT’S 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

LITURGICAL DANCE “Day by Day”

WORSHIP IN SONG: SING WITH ALL THE SAINTS IN GLORY (by Wm. Irons)

Sing with all the saints in glory, sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth's dark story,

to the former days belong. All around the clouds are breaking, soon the storms of time shall cease;

in God's likeness we, awaking, know the everlasting peace.

O what glory, far exceeding all that eye has yet perceived! Holiest hearts, for ages pleading,

never that full joy conceived. God has promised, Christ prepares it, there on high our welcome waits.

Every humble spirit shares it; Christ has passed th'eternal gates.

Life eternal! heaven rejoices: Jesus lives, who once was dead. Join we now the deathless voices;

child of God, lift up your head! Patriarchs from the distant ages, saints all longing for their heaven,

prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages, all await the glory given.

Life eternal! O what wonders crowd on faith; what joy unknown, when, amidst earth's closing thunders,

saints shall stand before the throne! O to enter that bright portal, see that glowing firmament;

know, with thee, O God Immortal, "Jesus Christ whom thou has sent!" (Public Domain)

SOON AND VERY SOON (By Andre Crouch)

Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King; soon and very soon, we are going to see the King;

soon and very soon, we are going to see the King. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We're going to see the King.

No more dying there...

No more crying there... (1978 Communique Music)

I'LL FLY AWAY (by Albert E. Brumley)

Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away. To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away.

I'll fly away O glory I'll fly away. When I die Hallelujah by and by I'll fly away!

When the shadows of this life have grown, I'll fly away. Like a bird from Prison bars has flown, I'll fly away.

I'll fly away O glory I'll fly away. When I die Hallelujah by and by I'll fly away!

Just a few more wary days and then I'll fly away. To a land where joys shall never end, I'll fly away.

I'll fly away O glory I'll fly away. When I die Hallelujah by and by I'll fly away! (1932 Hartford Music Co.)

OPENING PRAYER

THE STEADFAST LOVE OF THE LORD (by Edith McNeill)

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies never come to an end.

They are new every morning, new every morning. Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord. Great is Thy faithfulness.

(1974, 1975 Celebration)

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)

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)

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)

BE STILL, MY SOUL (by Katharina von Schlegel)

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;

leave to your God to order and provide; in every change God faithful will remain.

Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: your God will undertake to guide the future, as in ages past.

Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last.

Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know the Christ who ruled them while he dwelt below.

Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord,

when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.

Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

(1961 Presbyterian Board of Christian Educationl)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: JESUS, REMEMBER ME (by Jacques Berthier)

Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.

Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. (1981 Les Presses de Taizé)

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WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SPECIAL MUSIC Blessed Malchow

Junior & Wesley Choirs

SHARING THE WORD: Scripture: John 4:19-24

Message: “The Four Pillars of Discipleship, II” Pastor Steve Donat Worship

DEDICATION OF MEMORIALS (see insert)

CLOSING SONG WHEN I LOOK INTO YOUR HOLINESS (Wayne & Cathy Perrin)

When I look into Your holiness, when I gaze into your loveliness,

When all things that surround become shadows in the light of You.

When I've found the joy of reaching Your heart, when my will becomes enthralled in Your love,

When all things that surround become shadows in the light of You.

Chorus: I worship You, I worship You. The reason I live is to worship You. (1981 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

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: 481 Sunday School: 197

ACOLYTE: Jesse Hamilton

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

THE CHANCEL BOUQUETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY: Harris Fister, to the Glory of God and in memory of wife, M. Jane Fister. Also by John and Judy Young in memory of son, Sgt. Jeffery D. Young.

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), Lidio Zezza (Lucy Vogt’s father), Gary Falis (Lucy Vogt’s brother-in-law)

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO: Mitzi Adamson & family on the death of her mother, Elizabeth Houseknecht.

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

Church Office Contacts

Phone: 856-235-0450 Fax: 856-235-2722

E-mail: church@meetwithGod.com Website: www.meetwithGod.com

(CCLI License No. 782839)