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

MAY 6, 2007                                 “EMBRACE THE FUTURE”                       11:00 A.M. Service

AND HOLY COMMUNION

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 on “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun”                         Martin

 

  GREETING

 

  INTROIT                                                                                                                               

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 577      God of Grace and God of Glory

 

*OPENING PRAYER

                 

  AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 889          From I Timothy

 

*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.

 

  CALL TO PRAYER I LOVE YOU, LORD   (by Laurie Klein)

I love You, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You. O my soul, rejoice! 

Take joy, my King, in what You hear: may it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear. 

(1980 House of Mercy Music)

 

  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             O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings                   Vaughan Williams

                                                                   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

 

“EMBRACE THE FUTURE” DVD PRESENTATION

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                        Ephesians 3:14-21                                                       

 

  SERMON                                       “A Celebration of Ministry”                      Pastor Steve Donat

 

  THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                                                                  Page 8

 

  PRESENTATION OF PLEDGE CARDS

 

  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

381    Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us, vs. 1       628  Eat This Bread

   393  Spirit of the Living God                              629  You Satisfy the Hungry Heart vs. 1

   617  I Come with Joy  verses 1 & 2                   641  Fill My Cup, Lord

 

  PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

*RECESSIONAL HYMN 578         God of Love and God of Power

 

*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: Ed White, Ralph Adamson, Garth Berner, Gene Foster, Rob Kazmierski

 

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

 

ACOLYTES:  Jessica Hagmaier, Michelle Machamer

 

GREETERS: Bill and Norma Wright                       

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 481                    Sunday School: 180                                             

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Jim Ottignon, to the Glory of God and in memory of wife, Ruth and his father James A. Ottignon.

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.

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

(CCLI License No. 782839)