FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MARCH 11, 2007                                                Third Sunday in Lent                                          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

 

PRIMARY CHOIR

 

WORSHIP IN SONG: 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.)  

 

SUCH JOY (by Don Harris)

Such joy!  Such unspeakable joy, such peace, an everlasting peace; such love, a pure and holy love,

Spirit, have Your way in me.  There's a peace that floods my soul when the Spirit of the Lord is in control;

and there's a joy no bounds can hold, when the Spirit blows a fresh wind through my soul. 

Holy Spirit flow through me; touch my heart and there will, there will be...   (1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

LORD, I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH (By Rick Founds)

Lord, I lift your name on high, Lord, I love to sing Your praises;

I'm so glad You're in my life, I'm so glad You came to save us.

Chorus:  You came from heaven to earth to show the way,

from the earth to the cross my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord, I lift Your name on high.

(1989 Marantha! Music)

 

MY LIFE IS IN YOU, LORD  (by Daniel Gardner)

Chorus:  My Life is in You, Lord, My strength is in You, Lord, My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You.

My Life is in You, Lord, My strength is in You, Lord, My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You.

I will praise You with all of my life, I will praise You with all of my strength;  with all of my life,

with all of my strength, all of my hope is in You.  (chorus)  (1986 Integrity's Hosanna!)

 

OPENING PRAYER

 

WE ARE AN OFFERING (by Dwight Liles)

We lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives up to You; we are an offering. 

Lord, use our voices; Lord, use our hands; Lord, use our lives, they are Yours; We are an offering.

All that we have, all that we are, All that we hope to be we give to You, we give to You. 

We lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives up to You; we are an offering, we are an offering.

(1984 Bug and Bear Music)

 

 

THESE THINGS ARE TRUE OF YOU (by Tommy Walker)

Unshakable, immovable, faithful and true; Full of wisdom, strength and beauty: These things are true of You.  Fearless, courageous, righteousness shines thru in all You do; Yet You’re so humble, You laid down Your life: These things are true of You. 

 

Chorus:  And as I turn my face to You, oh Lord, I ask and pray, by the power of Your love and grace,

make these things true of me, too.  Make these things true of me, too.

 

Patient, compassionate, love flows thru You; You never give up on the hopeless ones:

these things are true of You.  Holy and blameless, You stand up for justice and truth;

Yet You love mercy and forgiveness: These things are true of You.  (1997 Doulos Pub)

 

THERE IS A REDEEMER (by Melody Green)

There is a Redeemer Jesus, God's own Son.  Precious Lamb of God, Messiah Holy One. 

Jesus my Redeemer Name above all names, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, oh for Sinners slain.

Thank you, oh my Father, for giving us your Son,  and leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on Earth is done.

 

When I stand in Glory I will see His face.  There I'll serve my King forever in that Holy place. 

Thank you, oh my Father, for giving us your Son,  and leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on earth is done.

 

There is a Redeemer:  Jesus, God's own Son.  Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy, Holy One. 

Thank you, oh my Father, for giving us your Son, and leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on earth is done; 

and leaving Your Spirit 'til the work on earth is done.   (1982 Birdwing Music)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  CARES CHORUS  (by Kelly Willard)

I cast all my cares upon You. I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet;

And anytime that I don't know what to do, I will cast all my cares upon You.   (1978 Maranatha! Music)

 

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                                                  St. Anthony’s Chorale                                            Haydn/Brahms

                                                                                 Adult Handbell Ringers

 

SHARING THE WORD:  Scripture:                   Luke 13:1-9

                                                  Message:                  “Freed From Fear”                              Pastor HeyYoung Horton

 

CLOSING HYMN 419   I AM THINE, O LORD (by Fanny Crosby)

I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me;

but I long to rise in the arms of faith and be closer drawn to thee.

Refrain:  Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died. 

Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side.

 

Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, by the power of grace divine;

let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in thine. (refrain)

 

O the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer,

and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend!  (refrain)

 

There are depths of love that I cannot know till I cross the narrow sea;

there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with thee.  (refrain) (Public Domain) 

 

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:  584   Sunday School: 234

 

ACOLYTE: Samantha Bewley

 

USHERS: Robert Klenk, Rose Klenk, Greg Kincaid, Robin Stepp, David Stepp

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUETS HAVE BEEN BY: Robert Kessler, to the Glory of God and in loving memory of wife, Sylvia.

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),  Pat & Gary Rutledge (niece & nephew of Hugh & Marion Hamilton),  Eric Spruel, Barbara Baker (wife of Jeff Baker), Helga Shay, Robin Weitz (friend of Ann Woodworth), Camelia Peguero, Alice McCoy, Marie Burns & family (friend of Sandra Johnson), Bill Madara (brother of Sam Madara), Tom Brown (step-dad of Susan Sulzer), Christopher Nicklen (brother of Fiona Nicklen).

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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