February 4, 2007 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

FEBRUARY 4, 2007 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: Sue Harris

WORSHIP IN SONG: LET THERE BE PRAISE (by Dick & Mel Tunney)

Chorus: Let there be praise, let there be joy in our hearts. Sing to the Lord, give Him the glory.

Let there be praise, let there be joy in our hearts. For evermore let His love fill the air,

and let there be praise.

He inhabits the praise of His people, and dwells deep within. The peace that He gives none can equal;

His love, it knows no end. So lift your voices; with gladness sing.

Proclaim through all the earth that Jesus Christ is King! (chorus)

When the Spirit of God is within us, we will overcome. In our weakness His strength will defend us

when His praise is on our tongue. So lift your voices; with gladness sing.

Proclaim through all the earth that Jesus Christ is King! (chorus) (1985 Laurel Press)

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)

EVERLASTING GOD (by Brenton Brown & Ken Riley)

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.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION:

Holy and awesome God, we stand in your presence filled with regret for our many sins and failings.

Though there is greatness in us, and a deep longing for goodness, we have often denied our better selves

and refused to hear your voice. Calling us to rise to the full height of our humanity for there is weakness in us

as well as strength. At times we choose to walk in darkness, our vision obscured we do not care to look within, and we are unwilling to look beyond at those who need our help. O God, we are too weak to walk unaided.

Be with us as a strong and wise friend, and teach us to walk by the light of your truth. Amen.

MORE LOVE, MORE POWER (by Jude Del Hierro)

More love, more power, more of You in my life; More love, more power, more of You in my life.

And I will worship You with all of my heart, and I will worship You with all of my mind;

And I will worship You with all of my strength, You are my Lord, You are my Lord, You are my Lord.

(1987 Mercy Publishing)

LET US ADORE (by Julius Chajes)

Let us adore the ever living God and render praise unto Him who spread out the heavens

and established the earth, and whose glory is revealed in the heavens above, and whose greatness

is manifest throughout all the earth. He is our God. There is none else. (1952 Transcontinental Music Pub.)

MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE (By Wm. Featherstone)

My Jesus I love thee I know thou art mine; for thee all the folly of sin I resign.

My gracious Redeemer my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus 'tis now.

I love thee because thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;

I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;

I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. (Public Domain)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: NEAR TO THE HEART OF GOD (by C.B. McAfee)

There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God;

a place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God.

(refrain) O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God,

hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God. (Public Domain)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SPECIAL MUSIC Primary Choir

SHARING THE WORD: Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Message: “Hold My Hand” Pastor Steve Donat

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.

CLOSING HYMN 547 O CHURCH OF GOD, UNITED (Frederick Morley)

O church of God, united to serve one common Lord, proclaim to all one message, with hearts in glad accord. Christ ever goes before us. We follow day by day with strong and eager footsteps along the upward way.

From every land and nation the ordered ranks appear; to serve one valiant leader they come from far and near. They chant their one confession, they praise one living Lord, and place their sure dependence upon his saving word.

Though creeds and tongues may differ, they speak O Christ, of thee; and in thy loving spirit we shall one people be. Lord, may our faithful service and singleness of aim proclaim to all the power of thy redeeming name.

May thy great prayer be answered that we may all be one, close bound, by love united in thee, God’s blessed Son: to bring a single witness, to make the pathway bright, that souls which grope in darkness may find the one true light. (1954 They Hymn Society of America)

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: 520 Sunday School: 217

ACOLYTE: Katie Clawges

USHERS: Paul Toepel, John Clawges, Kathy Clawges, Darlene Mocelo, Carlos Mocelo

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN BY: The Bill Wright Family, to the Glory of God and in loving memory of their son, Eric.

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), Virginia Sobolewski, Louise McMeans, Ruth Boren, Dick Immler, Eric Spruel, Sally Johnson.

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 Maintenance 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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