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 29, 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:  Karen Murray

WORSHIP IN SONG: ALL HAIL KING JESUS   (Words and Music by Dave Moody)

All hail, King Jesus. All hail,  Emmanuel. King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Bright Morning Star.

Throughout all eternity, I'm going to praise Him; and forevermore, I will reign with Him.

(1979 Glory Alleluia Music)

 

O PRAISE HIM (David Crowder)

Turn your ear to heaven, and hear the noise inside, the sound of angel’s awe, the sound of angel’s songs,

and all this for a King.  We could join and sing all to Christ the King.  How constant, how divine,

this song of ours will rise. O how constant, how divine, this love of ours will rise, will rise. 

O praise Him, O praise Him; He is holy, He is holy, yeah.  Alleluia, alleluia He is holy He is holy, yeah.

 

Turn your gaze to heaven, and raise a joyous noise.  The sound of salvation come, the sound of rescued ones, and all this for a King.  Angels join to sing all for Christ the King.  How infinite and sweet this love so rescuing.  O how constant, how divine, this love of ours will rise.   As one we sing.  O praise Him, O praise Him;

He is holy, He is holy, yeah.  Alleluia, alleluia He is holy He is holy, yeah.  (2003 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)

 

OPENING PRAYER 

 

HOW GREAT IS YOUR GOODNESS (by Ed Kerr)

How great is Your goodness, stored up for those who fear You;

No end to the kindness that comes from You each day.

We count on compassion in the shelter of Your presence;

Hidden away, hidden from harm, how great Your love,

hidden away, hidden from harm, how great Your love.    (1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

A BROKEN SPIRIT (by D. Harris & M. Nystrom)

Chorus:  A broken spirit and a contrite heart You will not despise, You will not despise;

You desire truth in the inward parts, a broken spirit and a contrite heart. 

Lord, my heart is prone to wander, prone to leave the God I love;

Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal it, seal it for your courts above.  (repeat chorus)

(1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

I WILL BLESS THEE  (Words and Music by Esther Watanabe)

With my hands lifted up and my mouth filled with praise,

with a heart of thanksgiving, I will bless Thee, O Lord. 

I will bless Thee, O Lord.  I will bless Thee, O Lord. 

With a heart of thanksgiving I will bless Thee, O Lord.

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  HOW GREAT IS YOUR GOODNESS (by Ed Kerr)

How great is Your goodness, stored up for those who fear You;

No end to the kindness that comes from You each day.

We count on compassion in the shelter of Your presence;

Hidden away, hidden from harm, how great Your love,

hidden away, hidden from harm, how great Your love.   (1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

 

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered to Riannon Sullivan, born October 29, 2006

to Richard and Amy Sullivan.

 

SHARING THE WORD:  Scripture:      Deuteronomy 22:1-4, 2 Corinthians 6:5-7

                                                  Message:                          Try a Little Kindness                            Pastor Steve Donat

                                                                                            “Fruit of the Spirit, V”

 

CLOSING SONG  IN THE LORD ALONE  (by Walt Harrah)

In the Lord, the Lord alone are righteousness and strength; The height and breadth and length of love is found in Him.  In the Lord, the Lord alone are righteousness and strength; In the Lord, in the Lord alone.

 

In the Lord, the Lord alone are life and health and peace; His mercies and His loving kindness never cease. 

In the Lord, the Lord alone are life and health and peace; In the Lord, in the Lord alone.

 

In the Lord, the Lord alone is ev'rything I need; The Son of Man now reigning high will intercede. 

In the Lord, the Lord alone is ev'rything I need; In the Lord, in the Lord alone. 

(1990 Maranatha! Music)

 

 

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:  472             Sunday School: 72

 

ACOLYTE:  Jessica Hagmaier   

 

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

 

CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Garth and Mary Berner, to the Glory of God and in honor of Ray and Jean Berner’s 65th wedding anniversary on August 7th.

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, Dick Boren.

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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