FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Pleasant Valley and Camden Avenues

Moorestown, New Jersey

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

APRIL 1, 2007                                                      PALM SUNDAY                            11:00 A.M. Service

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX

HEARING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM USHERS

Numbers in the bulletin refer to pages in the United Methodist Hymn book located in the pews

 

 

   PRELUDE                                                   Toccata                                                      Young           

 

  GREETING

 

   INTROIT                                                                                                                              

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 278            Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

 

*PRAYER 281

Almighty God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to suffer death on the cross.  Grant that we may share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and ever.  Amen.

 

   MINISTRY OF MUSIC                 Sing Hosanna in the Highest                              Butler

                                                         Junior and Wesley Choirs

 

  CALL TO PRAYER 174                      His Name is Wonderful   

 

  PASTORAL PRAYER   

 

  WE CELEBRATE OUR LIFE IN CHRIST

We welcome all who are worshiping with us this morning.  Please fill out the blue-colored card that you will find in the bulletin.  Write any special prayer requests on the back, and pass them face down to the center aisle.

 

  PRESENTATION OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES

 

  MINISTRY OF MUSIC                        Antiphonal Hosanna                                               Smith

                                                        Adult and Children’s Choirs                                                

* DOXOLOGY 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia, Alleluia!

Praise God the source of all our Gifts!  Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!  Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

*HYMN OF PREPARATION 463            Lord, Speak to Me

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                           Luke 19:28-40                                                          

 

  SERMON                                                 “The Arrival”                                Pastor Steve Donat

 

  THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                                                                Page 17

 

  GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

        In the United Methodist Church all Christians are welcome to receive Communion.  As you   come forward to receive the Elements, you may stand if you are unable to kneel.  If you are             unable to come forward, let an usher know, and the Elements will be brought to you.

 

  HYMNS DURING COMMUNION

172     My Jesus, I Love Thee  verse 1         273  Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands verses.1 & 2

176     Majesty                                              405  Seek Ye First  verses 1 & 2                                     

189  Fairest Lord Jesus  verses 1 & 2                                                                                      

 

  PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

*RECESSIONAL HYMN 279                Filled With Excitement

 

  DISTRIBUTION OF PALMS

 

*BENEDICTION

 

*POSTLUDE

*While the congregation stands, those who would find this uncomfortable may remain seated.

 

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 2 years old in the Education Building during Sunday school and worship hours. 

 

USHERS: Jack Feeley, John Halligan, Wai Law, Dave Shinn, Sam Townsend

 

COMMUNION USHERS: Bill Potter, Glen Haegele, Paul Gager, Gene Foster

 

GREETERS: Larry and Helga Shay                        

 

ACOLYTES:  Michael Clawges and Josh Haegele

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 597    Sunday School: 203         

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN BY: Julia & Bill Wood, to the Glory of God and in memory of daughter, Barbara Hagmaier, and son Robert.

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, Robin Weitz (friend of Ann Woodworth), Alice McCoy, Bill Madara (brother of Sam Madara), Christopher Nicklen (brother of Fiona Nicklen), Maryellen Martin (sister-in-law of Debra & Ed Vernier), Drew Spinelli, Carolyn Szalkowski, Joan Goralski (Joan Armstrong’s mother).

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO: Lynne Schill family & Ellen Edwards family on the death of their father, Horace Shiplee.

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, Dennis Matulewicz (brother of Kelly Hudak), Josh Soper (son of Betsy Heinz’s cousin).   

 

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

(CCLI License No. 782839)