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 23, 2008                                     EASTER SUNDAY                                                          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:  CELEBRATE JESUS   (by Gary Oliver)

Celebrate Jesus, celebrate.  Celebrate Jesus, celebrate. Celebrate Jesus, celebrate.

He is risen, He is risen, and He lives forevermore. He is risen, He is risen;

come on and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.     (1988 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

 

CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY  (Charles Wesley)   Verses 1-4

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!  Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! 

Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!  Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

 

Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!

Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

 

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!  Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! 

Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!  Where’s thy victory, boasting grave?  Alleluia!

 

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!  Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!

Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!   (Public Domain)

 

SEE WHAT A MORNING (Resurrection Hymn)    (by Stuart Townend & Keith Getty)    (2002 Thankyou Music)  

See what a morning gloriously bright with the dawning of hope in Jerusalem;

folded the grave clothes, tomb filled with light as the angels announce Christ is risen! 

See God’s salvation plan, wrought in love, borne in pain, paid in sacrifice fulfilled in Christ the Man for He lives Christ is risen from the dead.

 

See Mary weeping, “Where is He laid?” As in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb;

hears a voice speaking, calling her name; it’s the Master, the Lord raised to life again! 

The voice that spans the years, speaking life, stirring hope, bringing peace to us,

will sound till He appears, for He lives, Christ is risen from the dead.

 

One with the Father, Ancient of Days, through the Spirit who clothes faith with certainty,

honour and blessing, glory and praise to the King crowned with power and authority! 

And we are raised with Him, death is dead, love has won, Christ has conquered;

and we shall reign with Him, for He lives, Christ is risen from the dead.

 

*OPENING PRAYER

Lord, this is what we’ve come here for today: as those first people who arrived at your empty tomb, to rise from our sorrows to find you standing there, comforting, welcoming, and amazing us;

to find you powerfully present – alive in our midst.  Fill our souls so full of your Holy Spirit, Lord, that our lives will shine as bright beacons to those who still seek you.  Halleluia! Amen.

 

BE STILL FOR THE PRESENCE (by David Evans)          (1986 Thankyou Music)

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.  Come, bow before Him now,

with reverence and fear.  In Him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground. 

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.

 

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.  He burns with holy fire,

with splendour He is crowned.  How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of Light! 

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.

 

Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.  He comes to cleanse and heal,

to minister His grace.  No work too hard for Him, in faith receive from Him,

Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

 

ALL HEAVEN DECLARES (By Noel & Tricia Richards)             (1987,1997 Thankyou Music)

All heav’n declares the glory of the risen Lord. Who can compare with the beauty of the Lord?

Forever He will be the Lamb upon the throne; I gladly bow my knee and worship Him alone.

 

I will proclaim the glory of the risen Lord. Who once was slain to reconcile us to God;

Forever You will be the Lamb upon the throne; I gladly bow my knee and worship You alone.

 

AGNUS DEI   (By Michael W. Smith)             (1990 Sony/ATV Tune LLC)

Alleluia, alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns.  Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns.  Alleluia. Holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty.  Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb.  You are holy, holy.  Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb.  You are Holy are You, Lord God Almighty

 

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

 

PRAYER RESPONSE:  ALLELUIA (by Jerry Sinclair)

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.    (1972 Manna Music, Inc.)

 

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering 

SHARING THE WORD  Scripture:     John 20:1-18 

                                                     Message:  “He Knows My Name ”                                   Pastor Steve Donat

CLOSING SONGS:  HE KNOWS MY NAME (by Tommy Walker)

I have a Maker, He formed my heart; before even time began, my life was in His hands.

Chorus:  He knows my name, He knows my ev’ry thought;

He sees each tear that falls, and hears me when I call.

 

I have a Father, He calls me His own; He’ll never leave me, no matter where I go.  (chorus)

 

And He knows your name; He knows your ev’ry thought;

He sees those tears that fall, and hears you when you call.   (1996 Doulos Publishing)

 

MY REDEEMER LIVES (by Reuben Morgan)

I know He rescued my soul; His blood has covered my sins.  I believe.  I believe.  My shame He’s taken away; my pain is healed in His name.  I believe.  I believe.  I’ll raise the banner ‘cause my Lord has conquered the grave.  My Redeemer lives.  My Redeemer lives.  (Repeat beginning)

You lift my burdens.  I’ll rise with You.  I’m dancing on this mountain top to see Your kingdom come.  My Redeemer lives.  My Redeemer lives.  (1998 Reuben Morgan/Hillsong Pub.)

 

*GOING FORTH:  The Benediction

 

*THE PEACE

            The Peace of the Lord be with you.

            And also with you.

 

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: 723    Sunday School:  235 

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

ACOLYTE: Katie Clawges

 

PRAYER CONCERNS: Janet Coshland (daughter of Alan Coshland),  Faye Sienkiewicz, David Lawrence (brother of Sue Potter), Ruth Allen,  Lorrie Webb (friend of Jen & Paul McCoy),  Grace Bokma, Grace Oliver (Martha’s Mother-in-Law), Ann Klotz, Gary Horton, Bill Manning, John Williams, Carroll Makemson (sister of Margie Morgan).

SERVING IN IRAQ:  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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