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

NOVEMBER 4, 2007                                     ALL SAINT’S SUNDAY                               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       Then Shall the Righteous Shine Forth in their Heavenly Father’s Realms

                                                                 (from “Elijah”)                                        Mendelssohn           

 

 GREETING

 

    INTROIT                                     

 

*OPENING HYMN 110                            A Mighty Fortress

 

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:  (From Matthew 22)

Eternal God,

   your patient love is like a mighty glacier,

   slowly pushing aside all that stands before it.

Be patient with us As we learn to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. 

For we carry deep wounds and ugly scars

   from offering love to those who would hurt us. 

Nurture us in your healing love, that we may be known as a people

   whose love for others knows no bounds, and whose fear holds no sway,

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC                Primary Choir

 

CALL TO PRAYER   OH THE GLORY OF YOUR PRESENCE   (Words & Music by Steven Fry)

Oh the glory of Your presence. We Your temple give you rev'rence. 

So arise to Your rest and be blessed by our praise as we glory in Your embrace

as Your presence now fills this place.     (1983 Birdwing Music)

 

PASTORAL PRAYER  

 

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            Who Are These Like Stars Appearing                                   Greer

                                                                   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 640              Take Our Bread

 

  DEDICATION OF MEMORIALS

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                        Philippians 3:12-21                                                                   

 

  SERMON                                             “Planning to Grow”                            Pastor Steve Donat

                                                                          

  THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                                                                Page 13

  GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

        In the United Methodist Church all Christians are welcome to receive Communion.  As you   come forward to receive the Elements, you may stand if you are unable to kneel.  If you are             unable to come forward, let an usher know, and the Elements will be brought to you.

For those members with grape juice allergies, whole grapes are available.

 

  HYMNS DURING COMMUNION

452    My Faith Looks Up to Thee                          480 O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go  vs. 1 & 2

453    Open My Eyes, That I May See                     526  What a Friend We Have In Jesus

472     Near to the Heart of God                              640  Take Our Bread

 

  PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

*CLOSING HYMN 399                     Take My Life and Let It Be

 

*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:  John Daglian, David Madara, Zolton Nemeth, Bill Thompson, Bruce Van Dyke

 

COMMUNION USHERS:  Bill Potter, Glen Haegele, Paul Gager, Gene Foster

 

ACOLYTES:    Michelle Machamer and Aaron Haegele

 

GREETERS:  Lisa Muller

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 539             Sunday School: 221                                                                            

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY:  Helen Stubbs, to the Glory of God and in memory of husband, Fred Stubbs.

PRAYER CONCERNS:  Steve Greer, Stanton Webb (husband of Barbara Webb),

Charlie Stocksdale, Matt & Kelly Petroski (friends of Rick & Linda Young), Louise McMeans,  Karen Mapes (cousin of Carol Taylor), Bill Manning, Walter Connor (brother of Grace Immler).

PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO:  Fran Ralff and family on the death of her husband, Rudy.  Also to Jane Burgess and family on the death of her husband, Lester.

SERVING IN IRAQ:  Lt. Col. David Ottignon, 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), Jacob Friedman (nephew of Catherine Friedman).

 

                                                                                                             

Church Office Contacts

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

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

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