March 2, 2008 9:30

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

MARCH 2, 2008 HOLY COMMUNION 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 Karen Murray, Worship Leader

WORSHIP IN SONG: LET GOD ARISE (by John Sellers)

Let God arise, let God arise. Let God arise, let God arise.

Let His enemies be scattered, but let the righteous be glad.

Yes, let them rejoice with gladness, God has triumphed mightily. (1984 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

SING A SONG (by Third Day)

I want to sing a song for you, Lord. Lord, for you, I want to sing a song. And I want to lift my voice to heaven and listen to the angels sing along. A song of your faithfulness, a song of your grace, and of your loving kindness to the glory of your name. With ev’ry thing that’s in me, Lord, listen to me say:

I want to sing a song for you, I want to sing a song.

I want to live my life for you, Lord. Lord, for you, I want to live my life. And I want to praise the name of Jesus, pray above all things you’re glorified. A song of your faithfulness, a song of your grace,

and of your loving kindness to the glory of your name. With ev’ry thing that’s in me, Lord, listen to me say:

I want to sing a song for you, I want to sing a song.

And I sing about your mercy and I sing about your love; your goodness, Lord, your righteousness

I want to sing a song of your faithfulness, a song of your grace, and of your loving kindness

to the glory of your name. With ev’ry thing that’s in me, Lord, listen to me say:

I want to sing a song for you, I want to sing a song.

And we’ll sing, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” We’ll sing “Holy, Holy, Holy.” We’ll shout, “Holy, Holy, are you,

Lord Almighty!” (and we’ll sing) “Holy, Holy, Holy.” We’ll sing “Holy, Holy, Holy.”

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. (Repeat 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. (repeat chorus)

(2004 worshiptogether.com Songs)

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:

God of amazing grace, forgive our blind spots that keep us from seeing you;

forgive our blind spots that keep us from seeing others as you see them;

Forgive our avoidance of your healing touch and your revealing Spirit.

Touch us with your healing hands of love. Help us sing of your amazing grace,

knowing that we who once were blind can now truly see. Help us know your amazing grace,

trusting that we who once were lost are now forever found by your love.

In the name of your gracious love, we pray. AMEN.

LORD, I THIRST FOR YOU (by Gary Sadler)

Lord, I thirst for You, I long to be in Your presence; My soul will wait on You, Father, draw me nearer,

draw me nearer to the beauty of Your holiness. I will wait for You, Almighty God, in the beauty of

Your holiness; I will worship You, Almighty God, in the beauty of Your holiness. (1993 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

JESUS, LOVER OF MY SOUL (It’s All About You) (by Paul Oakley)

Chorus: It’s all about You, Jesus, and all this is for You, for Your glory and Your fame.

It’s not about me, as if You should do things my way; You alone are God, and I surrender to Your ways.

Jesus, lover of my soul, all consuming fire is in Your gaze. Jesus, I want You to know I will follow You

all my days. For no one else in history is like You, and history itself belongs to You.

Alpha and Omega, You have loved me, and I will share eternity with You. (WorshipTogether.com)

LORD, WE PRAISE YOU (by Otis Skillings)

Lord, we praise You. Lord, we praise You. Lord, we praise You. We praise You, Lord.

Lord, we love You. Lord, we love You. Lord, we love You. We love You, Lord.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! We give You praise. (1972 Lillenas Publishing Co.)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: LEAD ME, LORD Psalm 5:8, 4:8

Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness; make thy way plain before my face.

For it is thou, Lord, thou Lord only, that makest me dwell in safety. (Public Domain)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SPECIAL MUSIC Primary Choir

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Message: “As God Sees Us” Pastor Steve Donat

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION - The congregation is invited to receive Communion at the Communion rails. Come forward when you are ready, and receive the Communion elements with joy.

These symbols represent the Body and Blood of Jesus offered for our forgiveness and new life. The invitation to receive comes from Jesus himself, and is not based on membership in this or any other Church.

While you are waiting for your place at the Communion rail, take advantage of this quiet time to meditate,

and offer your personal prayer and praise to God.

(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.

CLOSING SONG AS THE DEER (by Martin Nystrom)

As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after You;

You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship You.

You alone are my strength, my shield, to You alone may my spirit yield;

You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship You. (1984 Maranatha! Music)

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: 628 Sunday School: 233

USHERS: Robert Klenk, Rose Klenk, Greg Kincaid, Robin Stepp, David Stepp

ACOLYTE: Michelle Machamer

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, Gary Horton, Bill Manning, Linda Wanagas, John Williams.

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO: Helen Stubbs and family on the death of her son-in-law Donald Handart. ALSO to Benita Thompson and family on the death of her father, A.C. Brown.

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, 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

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

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