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

APRIL 6, 2008                                    HOLY COMMUNION                               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                        Two Preludes on Hymn Tunes by Leo Sowerby                         Stearns

                                                            “Come, Risen Christ”

                                                      “Peace In Our Time, O Lord”                                                           

 

  GREETING

 

  MISSIONS WEEKEND PREVIEW                                                          Elmine van den Berg

 

     INTROIT                                     

 

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 325      Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus

 

*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.

 

*RESPONSIVE READING 837                      Psalm 116

 

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881           The Apostle’s 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.

 

 

  CALL TO PRAYER 349                  Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

 

  PASTORAL PRAYER  

 

  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             He is Here In the Breaking of Bread                                  Larson

                                                                   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 526     What a Friend We Have in Jesus                                           

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                            Luke 24:13-35

 

  SERMON                                         “Communion Revelation”                        Pastor Steve Donat

 

 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                                                                 Page 17

 

  GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

        In the United Methodist Church all Christians are welcome to receive Communion.  As you   come forward to receive the Elements, you may stand if you are unable to kneel.  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.

 

  HYMNS DURING COMMUNION

398    Jesus Calls Us  verses 1,2                                   536  Precious Name                                  

407     Close to Thee  verse 1                                        623  Here, O My Lord, I See Thee  vs. 1

430  O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee v. 1,4         635  Because Thou Hast Said  

 

  PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

*CLOSING HYMN 613              O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread

 

 

*BENEDICTION

 

*THE PEACE

            The Peace of the Lord be with you.

            And also with you.

 

*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:  John Daglian, David Madara, Zolton Nemeth, Bill Thompson, Bruce Van Dyke

COMMUNION USHERS:  Bill Potter, Glen Haegele, Paul Gager

 

GREETER:  Joyce Levins

 

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 594    Sunday School: 197                                                                                     

 

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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