April 6, 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

APRIL 6, 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 Rick McConnell, Worship Leader

WORSHIP IN SONG: 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.”

YOU SHINE (by Brian Doerksen)

Why should I fear man, when You made the heavens; Why should I be afraid when You put the stars in place; Why should I lose heart when I know how great You are; Why should I give up when Your plans are full of love; In this world we will have trouble but You have overcome the world.

Chorus: You shine brighter than the brightest star; Your love, purer than the purest heart;

You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow You. (Repeat 1^st verse and chorus)

In this world we will have trouble but You have overcome the world, You have overcome the world.

(Chorus 2x’s). (WorshipTogether.com)

BLESS THE LORD (by Jeff Deyo)

For Your beauty, for Your goodness, and Your wisdom, awesome God, praise the Lord,

oh my soul, praise the Lord!

For Your power, for Your honor, and Your spendor, mighty God, praise the Lord, oh my soul, praise the Lord! And I will worship You; I will bless Your name forever. I will worship You. Bless the Lord, oh my soul,

bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord.

For Your kindness, for your favor, for Your mercy, gracious One, thank the Lord, oh my soul, thank the Lord. Thank the Lord, oh my soul, thank the Lord.

For Your fire, for Your testing, and Your Spirit, Holy One, thank the Lord, oh my soul, thank the Lord.

And I will worship You; I will bless Your name forever. I will worship You. Bless the Lord, oh my soul,

bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord.

For Your suff’ring, for Your anguish, and Your sorrow, humble King, bless the Lord, oh my soul,

bless the Lord! Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord!

For Your vict’ry, for Your triumph, and You’ll soon come and reign over us. And I will worship You;

I will bless Your name forever. I will worship You. Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, oh my soul, bless the Lord. (2004 Emack Music)

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:

God of Easter hope, grant us the courage to believe in your resurrection miracles. Forgive us when we fall into despair or blindness. Give us new eyes to truly see you walking with us, standing beside us, living in our neighborhoods, and speaking through our friends and our enemies. Forgive us when we prefer simple answers to prophetic challenges. Forgive us when we cling to old, familiar ways, and refuse to see the extraordinary miracles you set before us. Open our eyes, that we might see you standing before us in your resurrected glory, proclaiming the miracle of life and love that never ends. Amen.

AMAZING GRACE (My Chains Are Gone) (arr. by Chris Tomlin)

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.

I once was lost but now am found; was blind but now I see.

‘Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear, and Grace my fears relieved.

How precious did that Grace appear, the hour I first believed.

Chorus: My chains are gone, I’ve been set free; my God, my Savior has ransomed me.

And like a flood, His mercy reigns unending love Amazing Grace.

The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures.

He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. (repeat chorus 2x)

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine;

but God who called me here below will be forever mine, will be forever mine, You are forever mine.

BURN IN ME (by Jerry Holman)

(chorus) Burn in me, burn in me, let the fire of the Holy One burn in me;

Burn in me, burn in me, let the fire of the Holy One burn in me.

Your words, like a fire, burning in my soul; Burn out the dross, bring forth the gold. (chorus)

You feel like a fire shut up in my bones; Consume me, Lord, make me Your own. (chorus)

(1994 Jerry Holman/BMI)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS (by Helen Lemmel)

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face,

and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace. (1950 Singspiration Music)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SPECIAL MUSIC Christ Be My Song

Junior and Wesley Choir

MISSIONS WEEKEND PREVIEW Elmine van den Berg

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Message: “Communion Revelation” 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

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: 594 Sunday School: 197

USHERS: Tom Kulp, Ed Henry, Valerie Henry, Barrie Witty, Carlos Mocelo

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Bill and Julia Wood, to the Glory of God and in memory of daughter, Barbara Hagmaier and son Robert.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Stanton Webb (husband of Barbara Webb), Janet Coshland (daughter of Alan Coshland), Faye Sienkiewicz, Ruth Allen, Grace Bokma, Grace Oliver (Martha’s Mother-in-Law), Ann Klotz, 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, 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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