FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

 

APRIL 8, 2007                                                        EASTER SUNDAY                                            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: CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY  (Charles Wesley)

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!  Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! 

Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!  Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

 

Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!

Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

 

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!  Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! 

Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!  Where’s thy victory, boasting grave?  Alleluia!

 

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!  Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!

Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

 

Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia!  Praise to thee by both be given, Alleluia! 

Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!  Hail the Resurrection, thou, Alleluia!

 

King of glory, soul of bliss, Alleluia!  Everlasting life is this, Alleluia! 

Thee to know, thy power to prove, Alleluia!  Thus to sing, and thus to love, Alleluia!    (Public Domain)

 

SEE WHAT A MORNING (Resurrection Hymn)   (by Stuart Townend & Keith Getty)

See what a morning gloriously bright with the dawning of hope in Jerusalem; folded the grave clothes,

tomb filled with light as the angels announce Christ is risen!  See God’s salvation plan, wrought in love,

borne in pain, paid in sacrifice fulfilled in Christ the Man for He lives Christ is risen from the dead.

 

See Mary weeping, “Where is He laid?” As in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb; hears a voice speaking, calling her name; it’s the Master, the Lord raised to life again!  The voice that spans the years, speaking life, stirring hope, bringing peace to us, will sound till He appears, for He lives, Christ is risen from the dead.

 

One with the Father, Ancient of Days, through the Spirit who clothes faith with certainty, honour and blessing, glory and praise to the King crowned with power and authority!  And we are raised with Him, death is dead, love has won, Christ has conquered; and we shall reign with Him, for He lives, Christ is risen from the dead.

(2002 Thankyou Music)  

 

CELEBRATE JESUS   (by Gary Oliver)

Celebrate Jesus, celebrate.  Celebrate Jesus, celebrate. Celebrate Jesus, celebrate. 

He is risen, He is risen, and He lives forevermore.  

He is risen, He is risen; come on and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.     (1988 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

OPENING PRAYER

 

AGNUS DEI   (By Michael W. Smith)

Alleluia, alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns.  Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns.  Alleluia.

Holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty.  Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb.  You are holy, holy.  Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb.  You are Holy are You, Lord God Almighty. (1990 Sony/ATV Tune LLC)

 

SCRIPTURE READING:                           Revelation 5:6-14                                             Read by Sue Harris

 

HOLY HOLY HOLY (Hosanna)  (by Peter Scholtes)

Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of pow'r and might, heaven and earth are filled with Your glory. (Repeat)

Chorus:  Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest.    (1987 F.E.L. Publications)

 

GLORY TO THE LAMB (By Larry Dempsey)

Glory, glory, glory to the Lamb. Glory, glory, glory to the Lamb.

For He is glorious and worthy to be praised, the Lamb upon the throne;

and unto Him we lift our voice in praise, the Lamb upon the throne.  (1983 Zionsong Music)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  SURELY THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD (By Lanny Wolfe)

Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. 

I can hear the brush of angel's wings, I see glory on each face; surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.      (1977 Lanny Wolfe Music)

 

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

 

SHARING THE WORD:  Scripture:                   Luke 24:1-12

                                                  Message:                           “Words”                                            Pastor Steve Donat

 

CLOSING SONG WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE IN ME   (Reuben Morgan)

Let the weak say I am strong.  Let the poor say I am rich.  Let the blind say I can see. 

It’s what the Lord has done in me. (Repeat)

Hosanna, hosanna to the Lamb that was slain.  Hosanna, hosanna, Jesus died and rose again. (Repeat)

 

Into the river I will wade.  There my sins are washed away,

from the heaven’s mercy stream of the Savior’s love for me.

I will rise from waters deep into the saving arms of God. 

I will sing salvation songs: Jesus Christ has set me free!

 

Hosanna, hosanna to the Lamb that was slain.  Hosanna, hosanna, Jesus died and rose again. (Repeat)

 

Let the weak say I am strong.  Let the poor say I am rich.  Let the blind say I can see. 

It’s what the Lord has done in me. (1998 Hillsong Music)

 

GOING FORTH:  The Benediction

 

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:  726   Sunday School: 217

 

ACOLYTE: Cole Mentzer

 

USHERS: Tom Kulp, Ed Henry, Valerie Henry, Barrie Witty, Carlos Mocelo

 

PRAYER CONCERNS: Steve Greer, Faye Sienkiewicz, Mary Louise Shingleton,  Jean Janssen (sister of Sue Adams), 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, Barrie Witty, Samantha Adams (3 yrs. old - friend of Linda Wanagas).

PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO: The Buford Family on the death of Janice Buford.

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), 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 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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