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 20, 2007 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. Service
LARGE
PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX
HEARING
DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM USHERS
PRELUDE Canon in D Pachelbel
GREETING AND
ANNOUNCEMENT
INTROIT Youth Choir
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
INVOCATION
RESPONSIVE
READING 781 Psalm 47
*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 As Long
As I Have Breath Farrar
Adult
Choir
PRAYER
CONCERNS
CALL TO
PRAYER WE ARE AN OFFERING (by Dwight Liles)
We
lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives up to You;
we are an offering,
we are an
offering. (1984 Bug and Bear Music)
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 Heavenly Sunlight arr.
Red
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 557 Blest Be the Tie that Binds
SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 6:1-9
MESSAGE “Our
Heritage” Pastor
HeyYoung Horton
SERVICE OF
CONFIRMATION AND RECEPTION INTO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, AND INTO THIS
CONGREGATION
PRESENTATION
OF CANDIDATES FOR CONFIRMATION
Candidates for Confirmation
Kendrick Michael Carr Meghan Leigh Henry Daniel
Kurt Schurer
Amanda Erin Ciavaglia
Deborah Christine Machamer Aliyah
Janice Sullivan
Kathryn Lillian Clawges Matthew
David Murray Kristin
Brooke Svitak
Jessica Leigh Hagmaier Nicholas
Elijah Nerestant Brett
Anthony VanDyke
Jesse Daniel Hamilton
RENUNCIATION
OF SIN AND PROFESSION OF FAITH
CONGREGATIONAL
RESPONSE
Pastor: Do you, as
Christ’s body, the Church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your
commitment to Christ?
Congregation: We do.
Pastor: Will you
nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include these persons
now before you in your care?
Congregation:
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the
example of Christ. We will surround
these persons with a community of love and forgiveness, that
they may grow in their trust of God, and be found faithful in their service to
others. We will pray for them, that they
may be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Confirmation Class)
CONFIRMATION OF FAITH
RECEPTION INTO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
RECEPTION INTO THE LOCAL CONGREGATION
COMMENDATION AND WELCOME
Leader: Members of the household of God, I commend these
persons to your love and care. Do all in
your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect them in
love.
People: We give thanks for all that God has already
given you and we welcome you in Christian love.
As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this
congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully
to participate in the ministries of the Church by our prayers, our presence,
our gifts, and our service, that in everything God may be glorified through
Jesus Christ.
*CLOSING HYMN 370 Victory in Jesus
*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
ACOLYTES: Josh Haegele,
Stephen Machamer
GREETER: Joyce Levins
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:
Worship: 707 Sunday
School: 121
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THE
CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Peggy and Jack Weiss, to the Glory of God and in
memory of loved ones. 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, Lisa Kelley. PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO: Joan Leswing and family
on the death of her husband, Dick. 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)