FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

 

JULY 22, 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: HOLY IS THE LORD (Chris Tomlin & Louis Giglio)

We stand and lift up our hands for the joy of the Lord is our strength.  We bow down and worship Him now; how great how awesome is He.  And together we sing, ev’ryone sing:

Holy is the Lord God Almighty; the earth is filled with His glory.  Holy is the Lord God Almighty;

the earth is filled with his glory, the earth is filled with His glory. (repeat)

 

It is rising up all around; it’s the anthem of the Lord’s renown.  It’s rising up all around;

it’s the anthem of the Lord’s renown.  It is rising up all around; it’s the anthem of the Lord’s renown. 

And together we sing, ev’ryone sing: Holy is the Lord God Almighty; the earth is filled with His glory. 

Holy is the Lord God Almighty; the earth is filled with His glory, the earth is filled with His glory.

(2003 worshiptogether.com/sixsteps music)

 

ALMIGHTY GOD (Tim Hughes)

The rising sun that fills the sky, the starry host that lights the night, reflecting your glory. 

The mountain heights, forever stand, the rain that falls to soak the land respond to your glory. 

Almighty God in ev’ry way You are above and beyond understanding; if we did not praise,

the rocks would cry out, Glorious God, high above understanding.  Yeah.

 

The vast expanse of earth and sea, held by You in harmony, speaks of Your glory all You’ve made,

since time began.  Life itself; Your perfect plan, and its all for Your glory. 

Almighty God in ev’ry way You are above and beyond understanding; if we did not praise,

the rocks would cry out, Glorious God, high above understanding.

 

Creation joins as one to sing “Glorious God,” so far above all earthly things. 

Almighty God, in ev’ry way, you are above and beyond understanding;

if we did not praise the rocks would cry out, Glorious God, high above understanding. 

Almighty God in ev’ry way, You are above and beyond understanding;

if we did not praise the rocks would cry out Glorious God, high above understanding.  Yes Lord. 

(2005 ThankYou Music)

 

DAYS OF ELIJAH   (by Robin Mark)

These are the days of Elijah, declaring the Word of the Lord; And these are the days of Your servant, Moses, righteousness being restored; And though these are days of great trials, of famine and darkness and sword;

Still we are the voice in the desert crying, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.” 

 

Chorus:  Behold He comes, riding on the clouds, shining like the sun at the trumpet call;

so lift your voice, it’s the year of Jubilee, and out of Zion’s hill salvation comes.  

 

And these are the days of Ezekiel, the dry bones becoming as flesh; and these are the days of Your servant, David, rebuilding a temple of praise; and these are the days of the harvest, the fields are white in the world;

and we are Your laborers in Your vineyard, declaring the Word of the Lord.  (Chorus)   (1996 Daybreak Music Ltd.)

 

OPENING PRAYER 

ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU   (by M. Sweet, R. Sweet, O. Fox, T. Gaines)

I'm always there for you. I'll always stand by you.  When the world has closed the door,

and you can't go on anymore, I'm always there for you.  I'm there for you. I'm always there for you.

(1988 Stryper Music)

 

LORD, I THIRST FOR YOU (by Gary Sadler)

Lord, I thirst for You, I long to be in Your presence; My soul will wait on You, Father, draw me nearer,

draw me nearer to the beauty of Your holiness. I will wait for You, Almighty God,

in the beauty of Your holiness; I will worship You, Almighty God, in the beauty of Your holiness. 

(1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

BE THOU MY VISION (by Mary Byrne)

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art. 

Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

 

Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;

thou and thou only, first in my heart, great God of heaven, my treasure thou art.

 

Great God of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! 

Heart of my own heart, what ever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.  (1989 UM Pub. House)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD  VERSE 1   (By Adelaide Pollard)

Have thine own way, Lord!  Have thine own way! Thou art the potter; I am the clay.

Mold me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still.   (Public Domain)

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 


SPECIAL MUSIC                                                    Brian Donat

 

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered to Luke David Sweely born March 6, 2007 to David and Wendy Sweely.

 

SHARING THE WORD:  Scripture:      Ecclesiastes 7:8; James 5:7-12

                                                  Message:                          Patience                                                  Pastor Steve Donat

                                                                                 “Fruit of the Spirit, IV”

 

CLOSING HYMN 430 O MASTER, LET ME WALK WITH THEE (by Washington Gladden)

O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free;

tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care.

 

Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love;

teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way.

 

Teach me thy patience; still with thee in closer, dearer company,

in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong;

 

In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future’s broadening way,

in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live.   (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:  469

ACOLYTE:  Stephen Machamer   

USHERS: Robert Klenk, Rose Klenk, John Clawges, Kathy Clawges, David Stepp

 

CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Gene Kindig, to the Glory of God and in memory of wife, Gerry.

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), Tom Wanagas, (brother-in-law of Linda Wanagas), Nancy Germond (Denise Gatton’s mother), Joe Veldon, Paul Pavlishin (Ada Campanile’s grandson),

Carol LaFon, Richard Loring, Jr., Walter Gandek, Tom Bitzer, Bob Lobe, Alice Prestwich.

PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO: Susan DeCesari and family on the passing of her mother, Mary.

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), Joshua Moore (nephew of Joe & Carol Veldon).   

 

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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