FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A community of faith committed to sharing the love of Jesus Christ

with a hurting world through words and actions

JANUARY 28, 2007                                                                                                                 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: STRONG TOWER   (by Peter Furler, Steve Taylor)

Strong and mighty, strong to save us, like a fortress never failing.

Strong in battle, strong in kindness, when we stray, Lord, You’re strong to find us. 

When the winds come hard against us you are steadfast you are true. 

When the ground beneath us trembles, Your foundation never moves.

Refrain: Strong Tower High and Glorious, Strong Tower Mighty in Love, Our Refuge,

Our Defender, Strong Tower, Lord above.

 

Strong to lead us through the shadows, strong to carry all our sorrow.  When the enemy surrounds us,

closing in as darkness falls.  Though his armies rage against us, they can never scale these walls.  Refrain: 

 

You are my shelter, my shield, You are the home I could never deserve. 

Here I will serve, ever under Your gaze, here I will serve, ever singing Your praise.  Refrain:

Strong Tower; Lord above.  Strong Tower; Lord above.  (2004 Ariose 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 river 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.)  

 

EVERLASTING GOD (by Brenton Brown & Ken Riley)

Strength rise as we wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord. 

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord. 

Our God, You reign forever.  Our Hope, our strong Deliv’rer You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God.  You do not faint, You won’t grow weary You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need. You lift us up on wings like eagles.  (repeat).

 

Our God, You reign forever.  Our Hope, our strong Deliv’rer. You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God.  You do not faint, You won’t grow weary You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need. You lift us up on wings like eagles.  You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God. 

You do not faint, You won’t grow weary You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need. 

You lift us up on wings like eagles. You do not faint, You won’t grow weary You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need.  You lift us up on wings like eagles.  (Copyright 2005 Thankyou Music)

 

RESPONSIVE READING 794                                   Psalm 71: 1-6

 

 

 

 

LORD, I THIRST FOR YOU (by Gary Sadler)

Lord, I thirst for You, I long to be in Your presence; My soul will wait on You, Father, draw me nearer,

draw me nearer to the beauty of Your holiness.  I will wait for You, Almighty God, in the beauty of

Your holiness; I will worship You, Almighty God, in the beauty of Your holiness.  (1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS (Elisha Hoffman)  Verses 1 & 3

What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; 

what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. 

(Refrain) Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;

leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.

 

What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms?

I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms. (refrain)  (Public Domain)

 

LET MY WORDS BE FEW (by Matt & Beth Redman)

You are God in heaven, and here am I on earth, so I’ll let my words be few. 

Jesus, I am so in love with You.  And I’ll stand in awe of You.  Yes, I’ll stand in awe of You. 

And I’ll let my words be few.  Jesus, I am so in love with You.

 

The simplest of all love songs I want to bring to You, so I’ll let my words be few. 

Jesus, I am so in love with You.  And I’ll stand in awe of You.  Yes, I’ll stand in awe of You. 

And I’ll let my words be few.  Jesus, I am so in love with You.  (2000 Kingsway’s Thank You Music)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE: HYMN 430 VS. 4  O MASTER, LET ME WALK WITH THEE (by Washington Gladden)

In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future’s broadening way,

in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live.   (Public Domain)

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                                                    Blessing and Honor                                                                  Fettke

                                                                                           Youth Choir                              

 

 

SHARING THE WORD:  Scripture:                         Jeremiah 1:4 – 10

                                                  Message:                           “Called!”                                                    Pastor Steve Donat

 

CLOSING SONG 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)

 

GOING FORTH:  The Benediction                                        

 

A NOTE TO PARENTS:  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   Sunday School: 197

 

ACOLYTE: Samantha Bewley

 

USHERS: Tom Kulp, Joe Veldon, Ed Henry, Valerie Henry, David Stepp

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN IN HONOR OF: Gert Krusen’s birthday from her grandchildren, Kyle, Brandon, Julia and Tyler.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Steve Greer, Faye Sienkiewicz, Mary Louise Shingleton, Kathleen Barnwell (mother of Leslie Proctor), Jean Janssen (sister of Sue Adams), Lidio Zezza (Lucy Vogt’s father), Gary Falis (Lucy Vogt’s brother-in-law), Christine Crane, Michael Zayas (friend of The Nachsin’s), Maryellen Martin (Debra & Ed Vernier’s sister-in-law), Pat & Gary Rutledge (niece & nephew of Hugh & Marion Hamilton), Sally Johnson, Virginia Sobolewski, Lillian James, Louise McMeans, Ruth Boren, Dick Immler, Eric Spruel.

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), Phillip Daniels (grandson of Harris Fister), Capt. Heather Schopf (friend of Ruth & Ed Florida), Lt. Col. David Ottignon.

 

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 Maint. Coordinator

                            Karen Sims, Interim Youth Director

 

Church Office Contacts

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

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

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