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

FEBRUARY 17, 2008                                                                                                               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                                                 Prelude in G                                          Mendelssohn           

 

 GREETING

 

 INVITATION TO GNJAC CAMPING MINISTRIES                       Katie Garrett, Director

 

     INTROIT                                               

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 152      I Sing the Almighty Power of God

 

*OPENING PRAYER 

 

*RESPONSIVE READING  844        Psalm 121

 

*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                          Youth Choir

 

  CALL TO PRAYER GLORY TO THE LAMB (By Larry Dempsey)

Glory, glory, glory to the Lamb. Glory, glory, glory to the Lamb.

For He is glorious and worthy to be praised, the Lamb upon the throne;

and unto Him we lift our voice in praise, the Lamb upon the throne.  (1983 Zionsong Music)

 

 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                        Lead Me, Guide Me                                               Ferrin

                                                Adult Choir, Victoria McGrath, soloist

*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 381  Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

 

  SCRIPTURE READING             Genesis 12:1-4a, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17                                                 

 

  SERMON                                            “The Ultimate Questions”                     Pastor Steve Donat

 

*CLOSING HYMN 368                            My Hope Is Built

 

*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, Dave Shinn, Sam Townsend

 

ACOLYTES:  Jessica Hagmaier and Kelly Hagmaier

 

 

GREETER:  Helga and Larry Shay

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 597          Sunday School:  206                                                                              

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY:  Steuart and Brenda McCleaf, to the Glory of God and in memory of her mother, Goldie Detter.  Also by, Bruce Slocum in loving memory of wife, Dorothy.

PRAYER CONCERNS:  Stanton Webb (husband of Barbara Webb), Matt & Kelly Petroski (friends of Rick & Linda Young), Janet Coshland (daughter of Alan Coshland),  Faye Sienkiewicz, David Lawrence (brother of Sue Potter), Ruth Allen,  Doris Ball (mother of Sharon Marchiano),  Lorrie Webb (friend of Jen & Paul McCoy),  Jeanne Janssen (Sue Adams’ sister), Grace Bokma, Grace Oliver (Martha’s Mother-in-Law), Ann Klotz.

PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO:  Eleanor Peterman & family on the death of her husband, George.

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

 

The Staff of First United Methodist Church

               Stephen Donat, Senior Pastor                       Joan Flamini, Office Administrator

               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 Maint. Coordinator

                Brad Kenney, Youth Director                                 

 

Church Office Contacts

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

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

(CCLI License No. 782839)