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 8, 2007                                                   EASTER 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                              Worthy Is the Lamb (from “Messiah”)                                Handel

                                                         Organ, Brass and Timpani                                                              

 

   GREETING

 

 *CALL TO WORSHIP 384     

   Since  then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens,

     Jesus, the Son of God,

   let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness,

     so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.                                                                                                      (Hebrews 4:14a, 16)  UM Book of Worship

 

   INTROIT                                                                                                                              

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 302       Christ the Lord is Risen Today                                Verses 1-4

 

*OPENING PRAYER

 

  RESPONSIVE READING 839              Psalm 118:14-29

 

  AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881           The Apostles’ Creed                                                      

 

*GLORIA PATRI 70

     Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

     As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

 

   MINISTRY OF MUSIC                  That Blessed Easter Morn                                      Caldwell

                                                                  Adult Choir

 

  CALL TO PRAYER 328           Surely the Presence of the Lord

 

  PASTORAL PRAYER   

  THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                                                         

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on     earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread.  And forgive us our trespasses, as we      forgive those who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from            evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.  Amen.

 

 CHORAL AMEN

 

  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                     Life is Given, Hallelujah!                                            Nagy

                                                                   Adult Choir                                                            

*DOXOLOGY 95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise him, all creatures here below:

praise him above, ye heavenly host;

praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

 

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

*HYMN OF PREPARATION 318                Christ is Alive

 

  SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

    The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered Olivia Katherine Asay, born October 3, 2006 to Nathan and Katherine Asay.

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                            Luke 24:1-12                                                           

 

  SERMON                                                    “Words”                                    Pastor Steve Donat

 

*RECESSIONAL HYMN 702         Sing With All the Saints in Glory

 

*BENEDICTION

 

*BENEDICTION RESPONSE           Hallelujah! (from “Messiah”)                                       Handel

                                                          Choir and Congregation                                                               

*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

 

GREETERS: Bill and Jane Breuer                           

 

ACOLYTES:  Stephen Machamer, Michelle Machamer

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 726    Sunday School: 217

 

INSTRUMENTALISTS:  Fred Reimers, Steve Uibel, trumpets; Andrei Shidlowski,

                                            Jim Wehner, trombones; Donna Banes, timpani       

 

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 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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