FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

JANUARY 27, 2008                                                                                                                             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: Rick McConnell

 

WORSHIP IN SONG:  BLESSED BE THE ROCK  (by Daniel Gardner)

Blessed be the Rock of my salvation, blessed be the Rock of my salvation;

For the Lord is on my side, and He's made His victory mine, Blessed be the Rock of my salvation!

Blessed be the Rock!  Blessed be the Rock!  Blessed be the Rock!  Blessed be the Rock! 

Blessed be the Rock of my salvation!  (1985 Integrity Music, Inc.)

 

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING (by Tomlin, Redman, Cash)

There is an endless song, echoes in my soul, I hear the music ring. 

And though the storms may come, I am holding on, to the rock I cling. 

 

How can I keep from singing your praise?  How can I ever say enough, how amazing is your love? 

How can I keep from shouting your name?  I know I am loved by the King, and it makes my heart want to sing.

 

I will lift my eyes in the darkest night, for I know my Savior lives. 

And I will walk with you knowing you see me through, and sing the songs you give.

 

How can I keep from singing your praise?  How can I ever say enough, how amazing is your love? 

How can I keep from shouting your name?  I know I am loved by the King, and it makes my heart want to sing.  I can sing in the troubled times.  Sing when I win I can sing when I lose my step and I fall down again. 

I can sing ‘cause you pick me up sing ‘cause you’re there.  I can sing ‘cause you hear me, Lord,

when I call to you in prayer I can sing with my last breath sing for I know that I’ll sing with the angels

and the saints around the throne.  How can I keep from singing your praise?   How can I ever say enough,

how amazing is your love?  How can I keep from shouting your name?  I know I am loved by the King,

and it makes my heart I am loved by the King, and it makes my heart I am loved by the King,

and it makes my heart want to sing.  (c. 2006 Sixsteps Music)

 

YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH  (by Matt Maher)

Great is Your faithfulness, oh God.  You wrestle with the sinner’s heart,

You lead us by still waters into mercy, and nothing can keep us apart. 

 

Chorus:  So, remember Your people, remember Your children, remember Your promise, oh God. 

Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me.

 

Great is Your love and justice, God.  You use the weak to lead the strong,

You lead us in the song of Your salvation, and all Your people sing along. 

 

Chorus:  So, remember Your people, remember Your children, remember Your promise, oh God. 

Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me. Repeat 2x

 

So, remember Your people, remember Your children, remember Your promise, oh God.  Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough for me.  Your grace is enough, Heaven reaching down to us. 

Your grace is enough for me.  Your grace is enough; I’m covered in Your love,

Your grace is enough for me, for me.  (2004 spiritandsong.com/BMI)

 

*OPENING PRAYER

 

UNDER THE SHADOW   (by Kent Henry & John Stevenson)

Chorus: Under the shadow of Your wings I will find a hiding place, You are my refuge, a fortress in whom I can trust; under the shadow of Your wings I will find a hiding place, You are my refuge, my God in whom I trust.

 

You are my strength and my shield, O God, I run to You and I find help; under the shadow of Your wings will I abide, and in Your loving arms I will hide.   (1988 Intregity’s Hosanna! Music)

 

JESUS, LOVER OF MY SOUL  (by Charles Wesley)  VERSES 1 - 2

Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high.

Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past; safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last.

 

Other refuge have I none, hangs my helpless soul on thee; leave, ah! leave me not alone,

still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed, all my help from thee I bring;

cover my defenseless head with the shadow of thy wing.   (Public Domain)

 

YOU ARE MY HIDING PLACE  (by Michael Ledner)

You are my hiding place, You always fill my heart with songs of deliverance; Whenever I am afraid,

I will trust in You. I will trust in You.  Let the weak say, "I am strong in the strength of the Lord!" 

(1981 Maranatha! Music)

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:   GLORIFY THY NAME   (Words & Music Donna Adkins)

Father, we love You, We praise You, we adore You.  Glorify Your Name in all the earth. 

Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name in all the earth.  

Jesus, we love You, We praise You, we adore You. Glorify Your Name in all the earth.

Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name in all the earth. 

Spirit, we love You, We praise You, we adore You. Glorify Your Name in all the earth. 

Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name, Glorify Your Name in all the earth.  (1976,1981 Maranatha! Music)

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                                     More Than a Song                                      Whittemore

                                                                    Youth Choir

 

DRAMA PRESENTATION                        “The Worst Boyfriend Ever”                      By Marsia Mason

                                                              The I Witness News Team

 

SHARING THE WORD   Scripture:             John 11:1-44

                                         Message:     “No Easy Answers, IV”                        Pastor Steve Donat

                                                       Where is God When I’m Hurting?

 

CLOSING SONG JESUS, LOVER OF MY SOUL  (by Charles Wesley) VERSES 3 - 4

Thou, O Christ, art all I want, more than all in thee I find; raise the fallen, cheer the faint,

heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name, I am all unrighteousness;  

false and full of sin I am; thou art full of truth and grace.

 

Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cover all my sin; let the healing streams abound,

make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art, freely let me take of thee;

spring thou up within my heart; rise to all eternity.  (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: 535    Sunday School:  206 

 

ACOLYTE:  Jesse Hamilton

 

USHERS:  Tom Kulp, Joe Veldon, Ed Henry, Valerie Henry, David Stepp

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY:  The Wotring and Brunson families, to the Glory of God and in honor of mother’s (Fran Duffner) 90th Birthday.

PRAYER CONCERNS:  Stanton Webb (husband of Barbara Webb), Charlie Stocksdale, Matt & Kelly Petroski (friends of Rick & Linda Young), Janet Coshland (daughter of Alan Coshland),  Faye Sienkiewicz, David Lawrence (brother of Sue Potter), Frank Scherer (father of Martha Oliver), Grace Oliver (mother of John Oliver), Ruth Allen, Felecia Frugoli, Doris Ball (mother of Sharon Marchiano), Louise McMeans, Lorrie Webb (friend of Jen & Paul McCoy),  Jeanne Janssen (Sue Adams’ sister).

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO: Yvonne Vine and family on the death of her father, Gene Zarrillo.

SERVING IN IRAQ: Robert Woodard (grandson of Bill & Julia Wood), Joshua Moore (nephew of Carol Veldon), James Shields (son of Marcia Shields), Michael McMaster.

 

The Staff of First United Methodist Church

                    Stephen Donat, Senior Pastor                                  Joan Flamini, Administrative Assistant

                    HeyYoung Horton, Associate Pastor                     Karen Halligan, Membership Secretary

                    Glenn Rodgers, Director of Music                          Sue Harris, Parish Nurse

                    Karen Murray, Director of Christian Ed.                Bill McIlmail, Property Maintenance Coordinator

                    Brad Kenney, Youth Director                                

Church Office Contacts

                  Phone: 856-235-0450                                        Fax: 856-235-2722        (CCLI License No. 782839)

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