FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

NOVEMBER 25, 2007 CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY 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 IN SONG: REVIVAL (by Robin Mark) Amaranthine

As sure as gold is precious and the honey sweet, so you love this city and You love these streets ;

Ev’ry child out playing by their own front door, ev’ry baby laying on the bedroom floor ;

Ev’ry dreamer dreaming in their dead end job, Ev’ry driver driving through the rush hour mob.

I feel it in my spirit feel it in my bones You’re going to send revival bring them all back home.

For I can hear that thunder in the distance like a train on the edge of the town:

I can feel the brooding of Your Spirit, Lay your burdens down lay your burdens down.

From the preacher preaching when the well is dry, to the lost soul reaching for a higher high;

From the young man working through his hopes and fears, to the widow walking through the veil of tears. Ev’ry man and woman, ev’ry old and young, Ev’ry father’s daughter ev’ry mother’s son.

I feel it in my spirit feel it in my bones You’re going to send revival bring them all back home.

For I can hear that thunder in the distance like a train on the edge of the town: I can feel the brooding of Your Spirit, Lay your burdens down lay your burdens down. Revive us revive us revive us with Your fire.

(1998 Daybreak Music, Ltd.)

DAYS OF ELIJAH (by Robin Mark)

These are the days of Elijah, declaring the Word of the Lord; And these are the days of Your servant, Moses, righteousness being restored; And though these are days of great trials, of famine and darkness and sword;

Still we are the voice in the desert crying, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”

Chorus: Behold He comes, riding on the clouds, shining like the sun at the trumpet call;

so lift your voice, it’s the year of Jubilee, and out of Zion’s hill salvation comes.

And these are the days of Ezekiel, the dry bones becoming as flesh; and these are the days of Your servant, David, rebuilding a temple of praise; and these are the days of the harvest, the fields are white in the world;

and we are Your laborers in Your vineyard, declaring the Word of the Lord. (Chorus) (1996 Daybreak Music Ltd.)

SPECIAL MUSIC Megan Madara

OPENING PRAYER

BE UNTO YOUR NAME (by Lynn Deshazo & Gary Sadler)

We are a moment, You are forever, Lord of the ages, God before time;

We are a vapor, You are eternal, Love everlasting, reigning on high.

Chorus: Holy, holy Lord God Almighty, worthy is the Lamb Who was slain;

Highest praises honor and glory be unto Your name, be unto Your name.

We are the broken, You are the healer, Jesus, Redeemer, mighty to save;

You are the love song we’ll sing forever, bowing before You, blessing Your name. (Chorus)

(1998 Integrity’s Hosanna)

WHAT CAN I DO (By Paul Baloche)

When I see the beauty of sunset’s glory Amazing artistry across the evening sky.

When I feel the mystery of a distant galaxy it awes and humbles me. To be loved by a God so high.

Chorus: What can I do but thank you. What can I do but give my life to you. Hallelujah, hallelujah.

What can I do but praise you Everyday make everything I do A hallelujah, A hallelujah, hallelujah.

When I hear the story of a God of mercy Who shared humanity and suffered by our side. Of the cross they nailed you to that could not hold you Now you’re making all things new By the pow’r of your risen life (Chorus)

What can I do but thank you. What can I do but give my life to you. Hallelujah, hallelujah.

What can I do but praise you. Everyday make everything I do A hallelujah, hallelujah. (repeat)

(2006 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)

WE ALL BOW DOWN (by Lenny LeBlanc)

Princes and paupers, sons and daughters kneel at the throne of grace.

Losers and winners, saints and sinners one day will see His face.

Chorus: And we’ll all bow down. Kings will surrender their crowns and worship Jesus.

He is the love, unfailing love, He is the love of God.

Summer and winter, the mountains and the rivers whisper the Savior’s name.

Awesome and holy, a friend to the lonely, forever His love will reign. (chorus) (2002 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: HE IS OUR PEACE (by Kandela Groves)

He is our peace, who has broken down ev’ry wall; He is our peace, He is our peace.

Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you; He is our peace, He is our peace. (repeat)

(1975 CCCM Music)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

MINISTRY OF MUSIC Each New Day Sleeth

Junior and Wesley Choirs
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered to: Charles Joseph Hudak, born August 5, 2007 to Charles and Kelly Hudak. Also to: Luke Michael McNally born August 20, 2006 to Luke and Kimberly McNally.

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20

Message: “Rejoice, the Lord is King” Pastor HeyYoung Horton

CLOSING HYMN 715 REJOICE, THE LORD IS KING (by Charles Wesley)

Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore; mortals, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; rejoice; again I say, rejoice.

Jesus the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love; when he had purged our stains, he took his seat above.

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; rejoice; again I say, rejoice.

His kingdom cannot fail; he rules o'er earth and heaven; the keys of earth and hell are to our Jesus given.

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; rejoice; again I say, rejoice.

Rejoice in glorious hope! Jesus the Judge shall come, and take his servants up to their eternal home.

We soon shall hear th'arch angel's voice; the trump of God shall sound, rejoice! (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: 510 Sunday School: 180

ACOLYTE: Stephen Weitzner

USHERS: Paul Toepel, Tom Kulp, Joe Veldon, David & Robin Stepp

THE CHANCEL BOUQUETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY: Alice Smith, to the Glory of God and in memory of loved ones. Also by Pat & Gerry Mengel to honor the entire staff of First UMC.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Steve Greer, Stanton Webb (husband of Barbara Webb), Charlie Stocksdale, Matt & Kelly Petroski (friends of Rick & Linda Young), Janet Coshland (daughter of Alan Coshland), Karen Mapes (cousin of Carol Taylor), Bill Manning, Walter Connor (brother of Grace Immler),

Faye Sienkiewicz, Richard Kling (Doug Blackman’s brother-in-law).

THE ROSEBUD IS TO WELCOME: John Davis Shinn, born November 12, 2007 to Steve & Jen Shinn. The grandparents are Dave and Ellen Shinn.

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

(CCLI License No. 782839)