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
SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 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 Processional Lang
GREETING
INTROIT
*OPENING HYMN 108 God Hath Spoken By the Prophets
*OPENING PRAYER
*RESPONSIVE
READING 854 Psalm 139, vs.1-6, 13-18
only With
response
*AFFIRMATION
OF FAITH 881 The
Apostles’ Creed
*GLORIA PATRI 70
Glory
be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Amen.
MINISTRY OF MUSIC Let This
Mind Be In You Courtney
(words from Philippians 2:5-11)
Adult
Choir
CALL
TO PRAYER 174 His Name Is Wonderful
PASTORAL
PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in
heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy
kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive
those who trespass against us. And lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
CHORAL
AMEN
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 Redeemed Red
Adult
Choir
*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 369 Blessed Assurance
SCRIPTURE
READING Luke 14:15-33
MESSAGE Invitations Pastor Steve Donat
*CLOSING HYMN 415 Take Up
Thy Cross
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*While the congregation stands, those who would find
this uncomfortable may remain seated.
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: Jack Feeley, John
Halligan, Wai Law, David Shinn, Sam Townsend
ACOLYTES: Samantha Bewley,
Jessica Hagmaier
GREETERS: Bill & Norma Wright
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:
Worship: 441
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THE
CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Marion Stepp,
to the Glory of God and in memory of husband and father, William Stepp. PRAYERS
AND SYMPATHY TO: Doug Ferrie
& family on the death of his grandmother, Grace. *PRAYER
CONCERNS: Steve Greer, Mary Louise Shingleton,
Anne Chandler (friend of Doug & Amy Hamilton), Janet Coshland
(daughter of Alan Coshland), Stanton Webb (husband
of Barbara Webb), Charlie Stocksdale, Nan Scheyhing,
Matt & Kelly Petroski (friends of Rick &
Linda Young), Irv Elliott, Bob Arenge
(friend of Joyce Scheyhing), Louise McMeans. *At the
beginning of each month, names printed in the above list will be reviewed for
omission. Names listed above will only
be printed for one month. If you
desire a name to be listed longer, call Joan in the church office. Names may
be added to the prayer chain or given to the Prayer Committee. Thank you!
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), Robert Woodard (grandson of Bill & Julia
Wood), Joshua Moore (nephew of Carol Veldon). |
Church Office Contacts
Phone:
856-235-0450 Fax:
856-235-2722
E-mail:
church@meetwithGod.com Website:
www.meetwithGod.com
(CCLI License No. 782839)