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 24, 2007                                                                                                                  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:  STRONG TOWER   (by Peter Furler, Steve Taylor)

Strong and mighty, strong to save us, like a fortress never failing.

Strong in battle, strong in kindness, when we stray, Lord, You’re strong to find us. 

When the winds come hard against us you are steadfast you are true. 

When the ground beneath us trembles, Your foundation never moves.

Refrain: Strong Tower High and Glorious, Strong Tower Mighty in Love,

Our Refuge, Our Defender, Strong Tower, Lord above.

 

Strong to lead us through the shadows, strong to carry all our sorrow.  When the enemy surrounds us,

closing in as darkness falls.  Though his armies rage against us, they can never scale these walls.  Refrain: 

 

You are my shelter, my shield, You are the home I could never deserve. 

Here I will serve, ever under Your gaze, here I will serve, ever singing Your praise.  Refrain:

Strong Tower; Lord above.  Strong Tower; Lord above.   (2004 Ariose Music)

                                                                                                

SHINE (by Matt Redman)

Lord we have seen the rising sun, awakening the early dawn, and we’re rising up to give you praise.

Lord we have seen the sun and moon see how they shine, they shine for you.  And you’re calling us

to do the same, so we rise up with a song, and we rise up with a cry, and we’re giving you our lives. 

We will shine like stars in the universe, holding out your truth in the darkest place. 

We’ll be living for your glory, Jesus we’ll be living for your glory.  (repeat from top)

 

We will burn so bright with your praise oh, God, and declare your light to this broken world. 

We’ll be living for your glory.  Jesus we’ll be living for your glory.  Like the sun so radiantly,

sending light for all to see.  Let your Holy church arise.  Exploding into life, like a supernova’s light,

set your Holy Church on fire like the sun so radiantly sending light for all to see,

let your Holy Church arise exploding into life like a supernova’s light.  Set your holy Church on fire. 

We will shine we will shine we will shine like stars in the universe, holding out your truth in the darkest place.  We’ll be living for your glory, Jesus we’ll be living for your glory. So we rise up with a song,

and we rise up with a cry, and we’re giving you our lives.  Jesus we will shine.   (2006 ThankYou Music)

 

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)

 

OPENING PRAYER                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY (By Bob Fitts)

Father in heaven, how we love You, we lift Your name in all the earth. 

May Your Kingdom be established in our praises as Your people declare Your mighty works.

Blessed be the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come. 

Blessed be the Lord God Almighty, who reigns for ever more.   (1987 Scripture in Song)

 

GLORY, GLORY (By Anne Barbour)

All the saints are gathered ‘round; Come to worship Christ the King.  Having laid our whole hearts down,

at Your feet we sing.  You have saved us; Glory! Glory! Holy Jesus bore our sin.  We proclaim Your glory, glory, You have made us whole again.

 

Full of joy, our heads low down; We approach Your holiness.  By Your grace we are Your crown,

by Your mercy blessed. You have saved us; Glory! Glory! Holy Jesus bore our sin.  We proclaim Your glory, glory, You have made us whole again.   (1993 Maranatha! Music)

 

IN MOMENTS LIKE THESE (by David Graham)

In moments like these, I sing out a song, I sing out a love song to Jesus.  In moments like these,

I lift up my hands, I lift up my hands to the Lord.  Singing I love You, Lord.  Singing I love You, Lord. 

Singing I love You, Lord, I love You.  (1986 C.A. Music)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)                                                                                       

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:   I WANT TO WALK AS A CHILD OF THE LIGHT (by Kathleen Thomerson)       Verse 3

I’m looking for the coming of Christ.  I want to be with Jesus. 

When we have run with patience the race, we shall know the joy of Jesus.

Refrain: In him there is no darkness at all.  The night and the day are both alike. 

The Lamb is the light of the city of God.  Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.   (1975 Celebration)

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering                                                                                                     

 

SHARING THE WORD     Scripture:             1 Kings 19:1-7, 8-15

Message:              “Be Still and Know”                                         Pastor Steve Donat                       

CLOSING SONG BE STILL AND KNOW (arr. by Tom Fettke)

Be still and know that I am God. (repeat 2x)

I am the Lord that healeth thee. (repeat 2x)

In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust. (repeat 2x)  (1989 Pilot Point Music)

 

COMMISSIONING OF MISSION TEAMS

 

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: 584              ACOLYTE:  Samantha Bewley

 

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

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Donna Banes, to the Glory of God and in honor of her parent’s wedding anniversary, Bob and Brenda Banes.

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, Tom Wanagas, (brother-in-law of Linda Wanagas), Nancy Germond (Denise Gatton’s mother), Bruce Gunelson.

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

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