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 30, 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                                        Jubilation Fanfare                                            Eithun

                                                        Adult Handbell Ringers                                                   

  GREETING

  

   INTROIT                                      Praise to the Lord                              arr. McChesney     a

                                                        Adult Handbell Ringers

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 514    Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

 

  INVOCATION

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

*RESPONSIVE READING 810               Psalm 91

 

*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                            Forever                                             Rosasco

                                                                   Youth Choir                                                      

 

  CALL TO PRAYER 507                    Through it All      

 

  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                 Fight the Good Fight

                                                                  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 453  More Love to Thee, O Christ

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                   1 Timothy 6:6-19     

 

  MESSAGE                                      “Fight the Good Fight”            Pastor HeyYoung Horton                 

 

*CLOSING HYMN 575             Onward, Christian Soldiers                                              

 

*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

 

GREETERS:  Eduardo and Lauren Munilla        

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 608    Sunday School: 199                                                 

 

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

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