FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

 

MAY 13, 2007                     FESTIVAL OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME                      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.

 

PRELUDE                                               Jesus Shall Reign arranged by Dobrinski                                                                    Jubilation Chimers

WELCOME                                                                                                          

WORSHIP IN SONG: 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)

 

SUCH JOY (by Don Harris)

Such joy!  Such unspeakable joy, such peace, an everlasting peace; such love, a pure and holy love,

Spirit, have Your way in me.  There's a peace that floods my soul when the Spirit of the Lord is in control;

and there's a joy no bounds can hold, when the Spirit blows a fresh wind through my soul. 

Holy Spirit flow through me; touch my heart and there will, there will be...    (1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

OPENING PRAYER

 

BE STILL FOR THE PRESENCE (by David Evans)

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.  Come, bow before Him now,

with reverence and fear.  In Him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground.  Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.

 

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.  He burns with holy fire, with splendour He is crowned.  How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of Light!  Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.

 

Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.  He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace.  No work too hard for Him, in faith receive from Him, Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. (1986 Thankyou Music)

 

GLORIFY THY NAME   (Words & Music Donna Adkins)

Father, we love You, We praise You, we adore You.  Glorify Your Name in all the earth. 

Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name in all the earth.  

Jesus, we love You, We praise You, we adore You. Glorify Your Name in all the earth.

Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name in all the earth. 

Spirit, we love You, We praise You, we adore You. Glorify Your Name in all the earth. 

Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name in all the earth.   (1976,1981 Maranatha! Music)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  LORD, LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN PRAYING (by Ken Medema)

Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your spirit in this place;

Lord, listen to your children praying send us love, send us pow'r, send us grace.    (1973 Hope Pub. Co.)

 

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 


SPECIAL MUSIC                                                                                                                        Primary Choir

 

SHARING THE WORD:        

                                                  Message:             Life of the Party

                                                                  The Story of Mary and Martha

                                                              Words by Tom S. Long, Music by Allen Pote

 

                                                             Part I      When We All Get Together

                                                                                   A Very Special Guest

                                                                                      Two Peas In a Pod

 

                                                             Part II     You’ve Got the Word (1,2,3,&4)

                                                                                       Lilies In the Field

                                                                                  The Raising of Lazarus

 

                                                             Finale            Hand in Hand

 

                                                                                           THE CAST:

                                                                 Members of the Junior and Wesley Choirs

 

Alex Bewley                            Emily Cope                       Caroline Haller                         Jordan Read

Olivia Bewley                          Megan Croly                    Rachel Kazmierski                   Rebecca Rovins

Samantha Bewley                   Bobby Daglian                Charlotte Lewis                       Sarah Rovins

Danielle Bixby                         Dominique Damerjian     Harry Lewis                              Madeline Schuler

Max Bixby                               Kimberly Dole                  Kaitlyn Madara                       Britney Sims

Monique Braxton                   David Estrin                     Kaitlyn Maines                        Ben Vogt

Colby Brooks                          Melanie Ebert                  Morgan Maines                      Christina Vogt

Rebekah Bryan                       Caleb Fritz                        Abby McGrath                        Olivia Zapfe

Phoebe Charernsook             Aaron Haegele                Ceili O’Donnell

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                             Martha (Part I):  Christina Vogt

                                                             Mary (Part I):  Abby McGrath

                                                             Martha (Part II): Samantha Bewley

                                                             Mary (Part II): Madeline Schuler

                                                             Lazarus:  Danielle Bixby

                                                             Peter:  David Estrin

                                                             Jesus:  Harry Lewis

                                                             Directors: Glenn Rodgers, Victoria McGrath

                                                             Assistants: Joyce Scheyhing, Suanne Bryan

                                                             Choreography:  Donna Banes 

 

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:  462             Sunday School: 195  

 

ACOLYTE:  Jesse Hamilton

 

USHERS: Ed Florida, Ruth Florida, John Clawges, Kathy Clawges, David Stepp

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Sue Adams, to the Glory of God and in memory of her mother, Ruth Griffith.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Steve Greer, Faye Sienkiewicz, Mary Louise Shingleton,   Michael Zayas, Julia Rowe (friends of The Nachsin’s),  Robin Weitz (friend of Ann Woodworth), Pat & Gary Rutledge (niece & nephew of Hugh & Marion Hamilton)  Christopher Nicklen (brother of Fiona Nicklen), Maryellen Martin (sister-in-law of Debra & Ed Vernier), Drew Spinelli, Carolyn Szalkowski, William Schill (father of Dave Schill), Rev. Dan Hulitt, Benita Thompson.

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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