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 29, 2007                                                                                                                                    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: Karen Murray

  

WORSHIP IN SONG: SON OF GOD  (by Neufeld, Cash & Cochran)

Son of God, shaper of the stars, You alone, the dweller of my heart.  Mighty king, how beautiful You are,

how beautiful.  Son of God, the Father’s gift to us, you alone, were broken on the altar of love. 

Precious lamb, our freedom’s in Your blood, it’s in Your blood. 

Chorus:  Jesus, oh holy one, I sing to You, forgiven.  Savior, I’m overcome with Your great love for me.

 

Son of God, strength beyond compare, You alone the darkness cannot bear.  Lord of all,

Your kindness draws me near, it draws me.  Son of God, prophecy of old, You alone, redeemer of my soul.  Come again and lead Your people home, come lead us home.  (chorus)

 

You are worthy, You are worthy, You are worthy of all my praise. 

You are beautiful, You are beautiful, I will lift up my hands and sing.  (repeat)   (chorus)    (worshiptogether.com)

 

YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER  (by Vicky Beeching)

Everlasting God, the years go by, but You’re unchanging. 

In this fragile world, You are the only firm foundation. 

 

Chorus:  Always loving, always true, always merciful and good, so good.  Yesterday, today, and forever. 

You are the same, You never change.  Yesterday, today, and forever;

You are faithful, and we will trust in You.  We will trust in You.

 

Uncreated One, You have no end and no beginning, earthly powers fade, but there is no end to Your kingdom. 

 

Chorus:  Always loving, always true, always merciful and good, so good.  Yesterday, today, and forever. 

You are the same, You never change.  Yesterday, today, and forever; You are faithful, and we will trust in You.  We will trust in You.  We will trust in You.   (2002 Thankyou Music)

 

YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH  (by Matt Maher)

Great is Your faithfulness, oh God.  You wrestle with the sinner’s heart,

You lead us by still waters into mercy, and nothing can keep us apart. 

 

Chorus:  So, remember Your people, remember Your children, remember Your promise, oh God. 

Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me.

 

Great is Your love and justice, God.  You use the weak to lead the strong,

You lead us in the song of Your salvation, and all Your people sing along. 

 

Chorus:  So, remember Your people, remember Your children, remember Your promise, oh God. 

Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me. Repeat 2x

 

So, remember Your people, remember Your children, remember Your promise, oh God. 

Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me. 

Your grace is enough, Heaven reaching down to us.  Your grace is enough for me.

Your grace is enough; I’m covered in Your love, Your grace is enough for me, for me. 

(2004 spiritandsong.com/BMI)

OPENING PRAYER

 

 

YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING  (Gerrit Gustafson)

You are my ev'rything, You are my all in all;  The song that I sing, the answer when I call. 

You are my ev'rything, You are my all in all;   It's in You that my life is blessed,

You are my righteousness You are my all in all. You are my ev'rything, You are my all in all;

The strength of my life, You lift me when I fall.  You are my ev'rything, You are my all in all; 

You're my Father who cares for me, You have created me; You are my all in all.  (1988 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

I SING PRAISES (by Terry MacAlmon)

I sing praises to Your name, O Lord, praises to Your name, O Lord, for Your name is great

and greatly to be praised.  I sing praises to Your name, O Lord, praises to Your name, O Lord,

for Your name is great and greatly to be praised.

 

I give glory to Your name, O Lord, glory to Your name, O Lord, for Your name is great

and greatly to be praised.  I give glory to Your name, O Lord, glory to Your name, O Lord,

for Your name is great and greatly to be praised.   (1989 Integrity’s Hosanna!)

 

LET YOUR SPIRIT COME (By John Chisum)

Let Your Spirit come, fall upon me now; Let Your Spirit come, fall upon me now.

Let the rain fall down, pour upon my soul; Come and wash me now, come and make me whole. 

(1989 Ariose Music)

 

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS (Author unknown)

I have decided to follow Jesus I have decided to follow Jesus

I have decided to follow Jesus No turning back.  No turning back.     (Public Domain)

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                                                Humble Me, Lord Jesus

                                                                                         Youth Choir

 

 

SHARING THE WORD:  Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

                                                  Message:       “The Deceitfulness of Wealth”                                Pastor Steve Donat

                                                                          

 

CLOSING SONG MORE LOVE TO THEE, O CHRIST (by Elizabeth Prentiss)

More love to thee, O Christ, more love to thee!  Hear thou the prayer I make on bended knee. 

This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to thee!

 

Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest; now thee alone I seek, give what is best. 

This all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to thee!

 

Let sorrow do its work, come grief and pain; sweet are thy messengers, sweet their refrain,

when they can sing with me: More love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to thee!

 

Then shall my latest breath whisper thy praise; this be the parting cry my heart shall raise;

this still its prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to thee! (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:  553             Sunday School: 213  

 

ACOLYTE:  Jesse Hamilton

 

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

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Clara Norcross Goodhart, to the Glory of God and in memory of Frank P. Norcross and William H. Goodhart.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Steve Greer, Faye Sienkiewicz, Mary Louise Shingleton,  Christine Crane, Michael Zayas, Julia Rowe (friends of The Nachsin’s),  Pat & Gary Rutledge (niece & nephew of Hugh & Marion Hamilton),  Eric Spruel, Robin Weitz (friend of Ann Woodworth),  Christopher Nicklen (brother of Fiona Nicklen), Maryellen Martin (sister-in-law of Debra & Ed Vernier), Drew Spinelli, Carolyn Szalkowski, Samantha Adams (3 yrs. old - friend of Linda Wanagas), William Schill (father of Dave Schill), Mariana Peguero.

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO:  Dick & Grace Immler & Family on the death of Dick’s sister-in-law, Hazel Immler, Sam & Connie Madara & Family (Dave, Lisa, Megan & Kate) on the death of Sam’s brother, Bill Madara.  Also, the Dick Boren Family on the death of his sister, Peg (aunt of Sue Harris).

SERVING IN IRAQ:  Mark Dougherty, Jr., grandson of Marilyn McClendon, David Wichmann, friend of Rick & Linda Young, Scott Berner, grandson of Ray & Jean Berner,  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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