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

JULY 1, 2007                                     HOLY COMMUNION                       11:00 A.M. Service

 

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX

HEARING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM USHERS

Numbers in the bulletin refer to pages in the United Methodist Hymn book located in the pews

 

 

  PRELUDE                                            America! America!                                             Hughes

                                                       Battle Hymn of the Republic                                       Wilson

  GREETING

 

  INTROIT                                                                                                                               

 

*OPENING HYMN 79                    Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

 

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:

Creator God,

When faced with your miraculous love,

   we often question our worthiness to receive it;

     when faced with opportunities to share your grace, we often retreat out of fear. 

When faced with your invitation to join the harvest,

   we often close our doors to the needy. 

We focus our ministries inward to serve our own needs,

   rather than outward to meet the needs of others. 

We ask for your forgiveness,

   and for the strength to turn away from fear and selfish motives. 

Bless us so that we may open our hearts anew 

   and have the courage to serve you.  Amen.

                 

   MINISTRY OF MUSIC                       Intercessory Hymn                                            German

                                                                Choir for a day

 

  CALL TO PRAYER GLORY TO THE LAMB (By Larry Dempsey)

Glory, glory, glory to the Lamb. Glory, glory, glory to the Lamb.

For He is glorious and worthy to be praised, the Lamb upon the throne;

and unto Him we lift our voice in praise, the Lamb upon the throne.  (1983 Zionsong Music)

 

  PASTORAL PRAYER  

  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                       America the Beautiful                                              Ward

                                                                Choir for a day

*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 408             The Gift of Love

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                          1 Corinthians 13                                                        

 

  SERMON                                         “The Greatest of These”                        Pastor Steve Donat

 

  THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                                                                  Page 9

 

  GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

        In the United Methodist Church all Christians are welcome to receive Communion.  As you   come forward to receive the Elements, you may stand if you are unable to kneel.  If you are             unable to come forward, let an usher know, and the Elements will be brought to you.

For those members with grape juice allergies, whole grapes are available.

 

  HYMNS DURING COMMUNION

337    Only Trust Him                                             378  Amazing Grace, vs. 1 & 2

357  Just As I Am, vs. 1 & 5                                389  Freely, Freely  

365  Grace Greater Than Our Sin                          462  ‘Tis So Sweet

 

  PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

*CLOSING HYMN 92                       For the Beauty of the Earth

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE

 

*While the congregation stands, those who would find this uncomfortable may remain seated.

SPECIAL THANK YOU - to Donna Banes, today’s substitute Organist and Music Director, who is filling in for Glenn Rodgers while he attends a Continuing Education Workshop for the American Guild of Organists.  We thank Donna for her gifts, talents and dedication to serve our Lord.

 

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.

 

USHERS: Charles Rudolph, Frank Bendel, Richard Loring, Jack Schweitzer, Pat Leggoe

 

COMMUNION USHERS:  Bill Potter, Glen Haegele, Paul Gager, Gene Foster

 

ACOLYTE:  Jessica Hagmaier  GREETERS: David, Susan, Kyle and Kevin Wilson 

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 497                                                                                              

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Gail, Virginia and Grant Moyer, to the Glory of God and in memory of Ernest D. Moyer.

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), 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).

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

                            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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