FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

NOVEMBER 26, 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                                                                                                       Worship Leader, Elmine van den Berg                                    

WORSHIP IN SONG: GREAT IS THE LORD (Michael & Deborah Smith)

Great is the Lord.  He is holy and just, by His power we trust in His love;

Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true, by His mercy He proves He is love. 

Great is the Lord and worthy of glory, great is the Lord and worthy of praise;

Great is the Lord, now lift up your voice, now lift up your voice, great is the Lord, Great is the Lord. 

Great are You, Lord and worthy of glory, Great are You, Lord and worthy of praise; 

Great are You, Lord, I lift up my voice, I lift up my voice, great are You, Lord,  great are You, Lord. 

(1982 Meadowgreen Music Co.)

 

CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS  (Matthew Bridges & George Elvey)

Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne.

Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.

Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee,

and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.

 

Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave,

and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save.

His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high,

who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.

 

Crown him the Lord of Love; behold his hands and side,

those wounds yet visible above, in beauty glorified. 

All hail, Redeemer hail!  For thou has died for me;

thy praise and glory shall not fail through out eternity.             (Public Domain)

 

I WILL PRAISE YOU LORD  (by Robin Brooks)

I will awaken the dawning, I will arise and sing. The fruit of my lips is the sacrifice that I bring.

Father my heart is faithful, I will sing praises to Thee. Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy mercy to me.

Chorus:  I will praise You, Lord; praise You for ever and ever.  I will praise You, Lord;

praise You for evermore.  I will praise You, Lord; praise You for ever and ever.  I will praise You, Lord.

(1986 Integrity's Alleluia! Music)

 

 

OPENING PRAYER

 

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)

 

AS THE DEER   (by Martin Nystrom)

As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after You; You alone are my heart's desire,

and I long to worship You. You alone are my strength, my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield; 

You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship You.

 

You're my friend and You are my brother even though You are a King.  I love You more than any other,

so much more than anything.  You alone are my strength, my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield;

You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship You. (1984 Maranatha! Music)

 

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD (by Chris Tomlin)

The splendor of the King clothed in majesty let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice. 

He wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide, and trembles at His voice, trembles at His voice.

Chorus:  How great is our God!  Sing with me: How great is our God!

And all will see how great, how great is our God.

And age to age He stands and time is in his hands, beginning and the End, Beginning and the End. 

The God-head, three in one, and Father and Spirit and Son, The Lion and the Lamb, Lion and the Lamb.  (Repeat chorus)

(bridge)‘Cause You’re the Name above all names, and worthy of all praise.  And my heart will sing:

How great is our God.  You’re the Name above all names, and worthy of all praise.  And my heart will sing: 

(repeat chorus)

(bridge) Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art. 

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art. (repeat chorus) 

(2004 worshiptogether.com Songs)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)                                                                                       

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  DOXOLOGY (by Jimmy Owens)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;

praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.    (1972 Communique Music)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

 

 SHARING THE WORD:  Scripture:            John 18:33-37

                                                  Message:            “Christ, the King”                                  Pastor Steve Donat

 

CLOSING SONG BIND US TOGETHER   (by Bob Gillman)

Bind us together, Lord;  Bind us together with cords that cannot be broken. 

Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together with love. 

There is only one God. There is only one King.   There is only one body, That is why we can sing: 

(Kingsway Thankyou 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: 570           

ACOLYTE:  Cole Mentzer 

USHERS: Glen Haegele, Barrie Witty, Joe Veldon, Robin Stepp, David Stepp

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY:  Alice Smith, to the Glory of God and in memory of husband, George and grandson, Brian Laman and her parents.  Also by: Pat Mengel, Karen and Mike Graham in honor of a great husband, father, and grandfather.  Happy Birthday Gerry!

PRAYER CONCERNS: Steve Greer, Faye Sienkiewicz,  Mary Louise Shingleton, Kathleen Barnwell (mother of Leslie Proctor), 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),  Christine Crane, Francis Staffieri (Carol Taylor’s father).

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

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