FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

SEPTEMBER 30, 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: Elmine van den Berg

GATHERING Praise to the Lord arr. McChesney

Adult Handbell Ringers

WORSHIP IN SONG: 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)

BEAUTIFUL ONE (by Tim Hughes)

Wonderful, so wonderful is Your unfailing love, Your cross has spoken mercy over me.

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, No heart could fully know How glorious, how beautiful You are.

(Chorus) Beautiful One I love, Beautiful One I adore, Beautiful One my soul must sing.

Powerful, so powerful, your glory fills the skies, Your mighty works displayed for all to see.

The beauty of Your majesty awakes my heart to sing: How marvelous, how wonderful You are.

(Chorus – 2 x’s)

You opened my eyes to Your wonders anew, You captured my heart with this love

‘cause nothing on earth is as beautiful as You (repeat)

(Chorus)

My soul, my soul must sing. My soul, my soul must sing. My soul, my soul must sing. Beautiful One. (Repeat)

(Chorus – 2x’s) (1992 Thankyou Music)

MY REDEEMER LIVES (by Reuben Morgan)

I know He rescued my soul; His blood has covered my sins. I believe. I believe.

My shame He’s taken away; my pain is healed in His name. I believe. I believe.

I’ll raise the banner ‘cause my Lord has conquered the grave.

My Redeemer lives. My Redeemer lives. (Repeat beginning)

You lift my burdens. I’ll rise with You. I’m dancing on this mountain top to see Your kingdom come.

My Redeemer lives. My Redeemer lives. (1998 Reuben Morgan/Hillsong Pub.)

OPENING PRAYER

MORE LOVE, MORE POWER (by Jude Del Hierro)

More love, more power, more of You in my life; More love, more power, more of You in my life.

And I will worship You with all of my heart, and I will worship You with all of my mind;

And I will worship You with all of my strength, You are my Lord, You are my Lord, You are my Lord.

(1987 Mercy Publishing)

MORE LOVE TO THEE, O CHRIST Verses 1-2 (by Elizabeth Prentiss)

More love to thee, O Christ, more love to thee! Hear thou the prayer I make on bended knee.

This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to thee!

Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest; now thee alone I seek, give what is best.

This all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to thee; more love to thee, more love to thee! (Public Domain)

LET YOUR GLORY FALL (Don Moen)

Let Your glory fall, we are thirsty, Lord. Hear us as we call, fill us now.

Let Your glory fall, let Your glory fall, let Your glory fall.

Ev’ry tongue and tribe, gathered round Your throne with one voice we cry, Holy Lord!

Ev’ry tongue and tribe, ev’ry tongue and tribe, ev’ry tongue and tribe.

Glory to the Lamb, Lamb upon the throne. All the saints proclaim, Jesus reigns! Jesus reigns!

Jesus reigns! Jesus reigns! Glory to the Lamb, glory to the Lamb, glory to the Lamb.

(1998 Integrity Music)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: LORD, WE PRAISE YOU (by Otis Skillings)

Lord, we praise You. Lord, we praise You. Lord, we praise You. We praise You, Lord.

Lord, we love You. Lord, we love You. Lord, we love You. We love You, Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! We give You praise. (1972 Lillenas Publishing Co.)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SPECIAL MUSIC: We Praise You for the Sun Page

Junior and Wesley Choirs

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered to:

Aaron Thomas Wells born June 13, 2007 to Rob and Lelania Wells.

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: I Timothy 6:6-19

Message: “Fight the Good Fight” Pastor HeyYoung Horton

CLOSING HYMN 575 ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS (Sabine Baring-Gould)

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before.

Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe’ forward into battle see his banners go!

Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before.

At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee; on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!

Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise; brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise. (refrain)

Like a mighty army moves the church of God; brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.

We are not divided, all one body we, one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. (refrain)

Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the church of Jesus constant will remain.

Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail; we have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail. (refrain)

Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng, blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.

Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King, this through countless ages men and angels sing. (refrain)

(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: 608 Sunday School: 199

USHERS: Ed Florida, Ruth Florida, David Stepp, Robin Stepp, Joe Veldon

THE CHANCEL BOUQUETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY: Fred and Betsy DeWitt, to the Glory of God and in memory of loved ones. ALSO BY: Rob and Lelania Wells, in honor of the godparents of Aaron Thomas Wells at his baptism.

*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, Matt & Kelly Petroski (friends of Rick & Linda Young), Bob Arenge (friend of Joyce Scheyhing), Louise McMeans, Bobby Murray, Kristina Zapfe (niece of Susan & Reinhard), Ruth Brown (mother of Susan Sulzer), Karen Mates (cousin of Carol Taylor).

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO: Alice Smith and family on the death of her grandson on September 27, 2007. Pray for the entire family.

*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), James Shields (son of Marcia Shields).

Church Office Contacts

Phone: 856-235-0450 Fax: 856-235-2722

E-mail: church@meetwithGod.com Website: www.meetwithGod.com

(CCLI License No. 782839)