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 27, 2007                                                             PENTECOST                                                 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: Sue Harris      

 

WORSHIP IN SONG: COME, CHRISTIANS JOIN TO SING  (Christian Henry Bateman)

Come, Christians, join to sing: Alleluia! Amen!  loud praise to Christ our King: Alleluia! Amen! 

Let all, with heart and voice, before his throne rejoice; praise is his gracious choice.   Alleluia! Amen! 

Come, lift your hearts on high; Alleluia! Amen!  Let praises fill the sky: Alleluia! Amen!

He is our guide and friend; to us he'll condescend; his love shall never end: Alleluia! Amen!

Praise yet the Lord again: Alleluia! Amen!  Life shall not end the strain: Alleluia! Amen!

On heaven's blissful shore his goodness we'll  adore, singing for evermore: Alleluia! Amen!   (1964 Abingdon Press)

 

GREAT HOPE (by Amick Byram, Rick Logan)

There is great hope in His name, There is pow'r to heal the lame. 

He will mend the broken reed, nurse a dying wick to flame, there is great hope and pow'r in His name.

 

There is great hope in His name, we will never be the same. 

We have vict'ry over sin because Jesus lives within, there is great hope and pow'r in His name.

 

There is great hope in His name, we will never be the same. 

'Cause the love that conquers fear will bring the joy of Heaven here, there is great hope and pow'r in His name.

(1990 Maranatha! Music)

 

SHOUT JOYFULLY  (by Tom Brooks)

Shout! Shout joyfully unto God, all the earth.  Shout! Shout joyfully unto God, all the earth. 

Sing the glory of His name and make His praises glorious. Shout! Shout joyfully unto God, all the earth. Joyfully, joyfully, all the earth shall worship Thee. Joyfully, joyfully, we will sing our praise to Thee,

singing praises to Thy name.  (1985 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

TRADING MY SORROWS (Darrell Evans)

I’m trading my sorrows. I’m trading my shame. I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord.

I’m trading my sickness.  I’m trading my pain.  I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord.

Yes, Lord, yes, Lord, yes, yes, Lord.  Yes, Lord, yes, Lord, yes, yes, Lord. 

Yes, Lord, yes, Lord, yes, yes, Lord.  Amen

 

I am pressed but not crushed, persecuted not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed. 

I am blessed beyond the curse, for His promise will endure, that His joy’s gonna be my strength. 

Though the sorrow may last for the night, His joy comes in the morning.

(1988 Integrity’s Hosanna!)

 

OPENING PRAYER: God of grace, You sent the promised gift of the Holy Spirit

     upon the apostles and the women, upon Mary the mother of Jesus and upon his brothers. 

     Fill your church with power, kindle flaming hearts within us,

         and cause us to proclaim your mighty works in every tongue,

         that all may call on you and be saved; Through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

COME INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES (by John Sellers)

Come into the Holy of Holies, enter by the blood of the Lamb; Come into His presence with singing,

worship at the throne of God.  Lifting holy hands to the King of kings, worship Jesus.

(1984 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)

 

HOLY IS THE LORD OF HOSTS  (by Nolene Prince)

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of his glory, The whole earth is full of his glory, The whole earth is full of his glory; holy is the Lord.

Holy is the Lord, Holy is the Lord.   (1976 Scripture in Song)

 

ALL HEAVEN DECLARES (By Noel & Tricia Richards)

All heav’n declares the glory of the risen Lord.  Who can compare with the beauty of the Lord?

Forever He will be the Lamb upon the throne; I gladly bow my knee and worship Him alone.

 

I will proclaim the glory of the risen Lord. Who once was slain to reconcile us to God;

Forever You will be the Lamb upon the throne; I gladly bow my knee and worship You alone.

 (1987,1997 Thankyou Music)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

On this Memorial Day Weekend we invite those who have served in the armed forces,

and families of our veterans to stand during our prayer time.  Along with a grateful nation

we express our thanks to you along with our prayers for peace.

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  TIMES OF REFRESHING (by Don Harris, Martin Nystrom)

Times of refreshing, here in Your presence; no greater blessing than being with You. 

My soul is restored, my mind is renewed; there’s no greater joy, Lord, than being with you.

(1993 Integrity’s Hosanna!)

 

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

SHARING THE WORD:  Scripture:                             Acts 2:1-21

                                                  Message:                 “Finding Our Voice”                                     Pastor Steve Donat

                                                        

CLOSING HYMN 331 HOLY SPIRIT, COME, CONFIRM US  (by Brian Foley)

Holy Spirit, come, confirm us in the truth that Christ makes known;

we have faith and understanding through your helping gifts alone.

 

Holy Spirit, come, console us, come as advocate to plead;

loving Spirit from the Father, grant in Christ the help we need.

 

Holy Spirit, come, renew us, come yourself to make us live;

holy through your loving presence, holy through the gifts you give.

 

Holy Spirit, come, possess us, you the love of Three in One, Holy Spirit of the Father, Holy Spirit of the Son.  (1988 Hope Publishing Co)

 

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:  599             Sunday School: 166  

 

ACOLYTE:  Katie Clawges

 

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

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Sarah Buchanan, to the Glory of God and in memory of husband Don and son, Don.

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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