FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

DECEMBER 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 IN SONG YOU SHINE (by Brian Doerksen)

Why should I fear man, when You made the heaven; Why should I be afraid when You put the stars in place; Why should I lose heart when I know how great You are; Why should I give up when Your plans are full of love; In this world we will have trouble but You have overcome the world.

Chorus: You shine brighter than the brightest star; Your love, purer than the purest heart;

You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow You. (Repeat 1^st verse and chorus)

In this world we will have trouble but You have overcome the world, You have overcome the world.

(Chorus 2x’s). (WorshipTogether.com)

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)

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD (by Chris Tomlin)

The splendor of the King clothed in majesty let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice.

He wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide, and trembles at His voice, trembles at His voice.

Chorus: How great is our God! Sing with me: How great is our God! And all will see how great,

how great is our God.

And age to age He stands and time is in his hands, beginning and the End, Beginning and the End.

The God-head, three in one, and Father and Spirit and Son, The Lion and the Lamb, Lion and the Lamb. (chorus)

(bridge)‘Cause You’re the Name above all names, and worthy of all praise. And my heart will sing:

How great is our God. You’re the Name above all names, and worthy of all praise. And my heart will sing:

(repeat chorus)

(bridge) Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art.

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art. (chorus)

(2004 worshiptogether.com Songs)

OPENING PRAYER

O COME LET US ADORE HIM

O Come, let us adore Him, O Come, let us adore Him; O Come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

For You alone are worthy, for You alone are worthy; for You alone are worthy, Christ the Lord.

We give You all the glory, we give You all the glory; we give You all the glory, Christ the Lord.

We'll praise Your name forever, we'll praise Your name forever; we'll praise Your name forever,

Christ the Lord. (1988 Integrity's Hosanna Music)

HERE I AM TO WORSHIP (by Tim Hughes)

Light of the World, You stepped down into darkness, opened my eyes, let me see.

Beauty that made this heart adore You, hope of a life spent with You.

So, here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You’re my God.

And You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me.

King of all days, oh so highly exalted, glorious in heaven above.

Humbly You came to the Earth You created, all for love’s sake became poor.

So, here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You’re my God.

And You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me.

And I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. (Repeat)

So, here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that You’re my God.

And You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me. (2000 Kingsway’s Thankyou Music)

OFFERING (by Paul Baloche)

Over the skies of Bethlehem appeared a star while angels sang to lowly shepherds.

Three wise men seeking truth traveled from afar hoping to find the Child from Heaven.

Falling on their knees they bowed before the humble Prince of Peace.

Chorus: I bring an offering of worship to my King. No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing. Jesus may You receive the honor that You’re due, O Lord, I bring an offering to You, I bring an offering to You.

The sun cannot compare to the glory of Your love; There is no shadow in Your presence.

No mortal man would dare to stand before Your throne, before the Holy One of Heaven.

It’s only by Your blood and it’s only through Your mercy, Lord, I come. (chorus)

Tag: O Lord, I bring an offering to You, O Lord, I bring an offering to You.

O Lord, I bring an offering to You, I bring an offering to You. (2003 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL (by Audrey Mieir)

His name is wonderful, his name is wonderful, his name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.

He is the mighty King, Master of everything; his name is wonderful, Jesus, my Lord.

He's the great Shepherd, the Rock of all ages, almighty God is he;

bow down before him, love and adore him, his name is wonderful, Jesus my Lord. (1987 Manna Music, Inc.)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23; Hebrews 2:10-18

Message: “Where Did Christmas Go?” Pastor HeyYoung Horton

COMMISSIONING OF GULFPORT MISSION TEAM

CLOSING SONG SHINE, JESUS, SHINE (by Graham Kendrick)

Lord, the light of Your love is shining in the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the World,

shine upon us, set us free by the truth You now bring us, Shine on me, shine on me.

Chorus: Shine, Jesus, shine fill this land with the Father's glory; Blaze Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.

Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light.

Lord, I come to Your awesome presence, From the shadows into Your radiance;

By the blood I may enter Your brightness, search me, try me, consume all my darkness, Shine on me,

shine on me. (repeat chorus)

As we gaze on Your kingly brightness, So our faces display Your likeness; Ever changing from glory to glory, Mirror'd here may our lives tell Your story, Shine on me, shine on me. (repeat chorus)

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: 727 Sunday School: 171

USHERS: Ed Florida, Ruth Florida, Barrie Witty, Greg Kincaid, Carlos Mocelo

ACOLYTE: Kelly Hagmaier

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Georgie Jenkins and family, to the Glory of God and in memory of husband and father, Ray.

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), Walter Connor (brother of Grace Immler), Faye Sienkiewicz, Richard Kling (Doug Blackman’s brother-in-law), David Lawrence (brother of Sue Potter), Charlotte O’Toole, Heidi Ramey and son Tommy Jester, Tink Scherer (mother of Martha Oliver), Marisa Wieland, Ruth Allen, Felecia Frugoli, Doris Ball (mother of Sharon Marchiano).

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), Michael McMaster.

Church Office Contacts

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

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

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