June 10, 2007 9:30

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

JUNE 10, 2007 MUSIC MINISTRY CELEBRATION 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: EVERLASTING GOD (by Brenton Brown & Ken Riley)

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord.

Our God, You reign forever. Our Hope, our strong Deliv’rer You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God. You do not faint, You won’t grow weary You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need.

You lift us up on wings like eagles. (repeat).

Our God, You reign forever. Our Hope, our strong Deliv’rer.

You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God. You do not faint, You won’t grow weary

You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need. You lift us up on wings like eagles.

You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God. You do not faint, You won’t grow weary

You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need. You lift us up on wings like eagles.

You do not faint, You won’t grow weary You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need.

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING (by Tomlin, Redman, Cash)

There is an endless song, echoes in my soul, I hear the music ring.

And though the storms may come, I am holding on, to the rock I cling.

How can I keep from singing your praise? How can I ever say enough, how amazing is your love?

How can I keep from shouting your name? I know I am loved by the King, and it makes my heart want to sing.

I will lift my eyes in the darkest night, for I know my Savior lives.

And I will walk with you knowing you see me through, and sing the songs you give.

How can I keep from singing your praise? How can I ever say enough, how amazing is your love?

How can I keep from shouting your name? I know I am loved by the King, and it makes my heart want to sing. I can sing in the troubled times. Sing when I win I can sing when I lose my step and I fall down again.

I can sing ‘cause you pick me up sing ‘cause you’re there. I can sing ‘cause you hear me, Lord,

when I call to you in prayer I can sing with my last breath sing for I know that I’ll sing with the angels

and the saints around the throne. How can I keep from singing your praise? How can I ever say enough,

how amazing is your love? How can I keep from shouting your name? I know I am loved by the King,

and it makes my heart I am loved by the King, and it makes my heart I am loved by the King,

and it makes my heart want to sing. (c. 2006 Sixsteps Music)

THE NAME OF THE LORD (by Clinton Utterbach)

Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be the name of the Lord; Blessed be the name of the Lord Most High! Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be the name of the Lord; Blessed be the name of the Lord Most High!

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it, and they are saved. (Sing twice)

Glory to the name of the Lord, Glory to the name of the Lord; Glory to the name of the Lord Most High! (2x’s)

Holy is the name of the Lord, Holy is the name of the Lord; Holy is the name of the Lord Most High! (2x’s)

(1988 Utterbach Music Inc.)

UNISON PRAYER

We lift our voices, we lift our hands, we lift our lives to you; we are an offering. Lord use our offering.

O God, who inspired David the King both to write songs and appoint singers to your worship;

Give grace to the singers in your Church, that with psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs

we may sing and make music to the glory of your Name.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord. Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into God’s presence with singing!

We praise you for the voices of children that, through your power, brought down the walls of Jericho;

that welcomed the Lord to Jerusalem with loud hosannas;

and that touch our hearts today with their purity of faith.

May we, like the disciples sing songs of devotion and fellowship that remind us that we are children of yours.

May we, like the musicians in the Temple of old, seek to make music

that results in the overwhelming presence of your glory.

Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!

And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia!

HOW DEEP THE FATHER’S LOVE FOR US (by Stuart Townend)

How deep the Father’s love for us. How vast beyond all measure

that He should give His only son to make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss.

The Father turns His face away as wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory.

Behold the man upon a cross, my sin upon His shoulders.

Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers.

It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished; His dying breath has brought me life.

I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything: no gifts, no pow’r, no wisdom. But I will boast in Jesus Christ:

His death and resurrection. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer.

But this I know with all my heart: His wounds have paid my ransom. (1995 ThankYou Music)

SWEET INCENSE (by Ted Sandquist)

Chorus: Let me be sweet incense burning before you burning before you.

Let me be sweet incense burning before my Lord.

Now there is no veil that can stand between your holy throne and my offering.

Let my sacrifice and my living be acceptable unto my king.

You are my great desire you are consuming fire, let not this flame expire before you. (chorus)

I would be a Psalm, I would be writing the highest praises of my king.

I would rise in song ever mingling with the cries of seraph on the wing and to this I aspire

ever to be a fire joining with heavenly choirs before you. You are my great desire, O thou consuming fire.

Let not this flame expire before you.

Let me be sweet incense burning before you burning before you.

Let me be a fragrant incense burning before my Lord. (1988 Psalm of Life 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 Love Bears All Things Buckwalter

1^st UMC Handbell Ringers

(composed in 2003 for this church and in memory of Susan Rodgers)

SHARING THE WORD: Scripture: Psalm 146

Message: “Praise the Lord” Pastor HeyYoung Horton

CLOSING HYMN 98 TO GOD BE THE GLORY (by Fannie J. Crosby)

To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son,

who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life gate that all may go in.

Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son,

and give him the glory, great things he hath done!

O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God;

the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. (repeat refrain)

Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done, and great our rejoicing thru Jesus the Son;

but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. (refrain) (Public Domain)

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: 460 ACOLYTE: Michelle Machamer

USHERS: Paul Toepel, Greg Kincaid, Barrie Witty, Darlene Mocelo, Carlos Mocelo

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Sue & Lindsay Mitchell, to the Glory of God and in memory of Florence & Joseph Mangeng and Grace & Maurice Mitchell.

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, William Schill (father of Dave Schill), Rev. Dan Hulitt, Benita Thompson, Tom Wanagas, (brother-in-law of Linda Wanagas).

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

Brad Kenney, 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)