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 16, 2008                             PALM SUNDAY                       11:00 A.M. SERVICE

 

GATHERING TO WORSHIP

During these moments before worship we encourage you to greet those around you and to extend a warm and friendly welcome to those whom you may not know.  When the music begins, please join in silent prayer and preparation to worship God.

 

  PRELUDE                             Allegro Maestoso from Sonata II                         Mendelssohn

 

  GREETING

 

  FAITH PROMISE PREVIEW                                                                         Arch Fisher

 

  INTROIT

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 280         All Glory, Laud, and Honor

                                                                                

*OPENING PRAYER

Almighty God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to suffer death on the cross. 

Grant that we may share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,  One God, now and ever.  Amen.

 

*RESPONSIVE READING 839                  Psalm 118:14-29                                 

 

*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                       Little Grey Donkey                         Sleeth

            Junior and Wesley Choirs

 

  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                Hosanna! Sing Praises                                           Pethel                        Adult Choir

 

*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 277     Tell Me the Stories of Jesus    

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                    Matthew 21:1-11

 

  SERMON                                      “Our Eyes Are On You ”                      Pastor Steve Donat

 

*CLOSING HYMN 278                Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

 

  DISTRIBUTION OF PALMS

 

*BENEDICTION

 

*POSTLUDE

 

 

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. 

 

USHERS:  Ed White, Ralph Adamson, Garth Berner, Rob Kazmierski, Ken Moyer

 

ACOLYTES:  Aaron Haegele, Alex Weitzner

 

 

GREETERS:  Harvey and Bonnie Weiskittel

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 500          Sunday School:  200

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Sue and Dave Harris, to the Glory of God and in honor of her father, Dick Boren in celebration of his 87th birthday.

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), Grace Bokma, Grace Oliver (Martha’s Mother-in-Law), Ann Klotz, Gary Horton, Bill Manning, Linda Wanagas, John Williams, Carroll Makemson (sister of Margie Morgan).

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO: The Janssen and Adams families on the death of Jean Janssen.

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 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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