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 29, 2007                                                                                                            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                                         Meditation on Psalm 23                                       Ashdown

 

  GREETING

 

  INTROIT                                                                                                                               

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 64   Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

 

*OPENING PRAYER

 

  RESPONSIVE READING 754           Psalm 23                                              Response 1

                   

 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                          By Your Hand                                     Kee

                                                                 Adult Choir

 

  CALL TO PRAYER 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)

 

  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                    Heaven Arise In My Soul                                            Lantz

                                                    Adult Choir, Scott Earley, Soloist

 

*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 153 Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                     Matthew 13:1-9. 18-23                                                    

 

  SERMON                                     “The Deceitfulness of Wealth”                    Pastor Steve Donat

 

*RECESSIONAL HYMN 453           More Love to Thee, O Christ

 

*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

 

ACOLYTES:  Mike Clawges, Rebekah Bryan

 

GREETERS: David, Susan, Kyle and Kevin Wilson  

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 553                    Sunday School: 213                                             

 

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 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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