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 20, 2008 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: LIFT YOUR VOICE (by Otis Skillings)

Lift your voice, Lift your voice to Jesus; Lift your voice, Lift your voice to Him.

Lift your voice, Lift your voice to Jesus; Ev'rybody praise the matchless King of kings.

Raise your hands, Raise your hands to Jesus; Raise your hands, Raise your hands to Him.

Raise your hands, Raise your hands to Jesus; Ev'rybody praise the matchless King of kings.

Clap your hands, Clap your hands to Jesus; Clap your hands, Clap your hands to Him.

Clap your hands, Clap your hands to Jesus; Ev'rybody praise the matchless King of kings.

(1978-80 Lillenas Publishing Co.)

YES, LORD, YES (by Lynn Keesecker)

Yes, Lord, yes! to Your will and to Your way. Yes, Lord, yes! I will trust You and obey.

When Your Spirit speaks to me, with my whole heart I’ll agree and my answer will be yes, Lord, yes!

(1983 Manna Music, Inc.)

LIFT YOUR VOICE (by Otis Skillings)

Lift your voice, Lift your voice to Jesus; Lift your voice, Lift your voice to Him.

Lift your voice, Lift your voice to Jesus; Ev'rybody praise the matchless King of kings.

LOOK AND SEE THE GLORY OF THE KING (by Martin Ball)

Chorus: Look, and see the glory of the King, sense the presence of the Lord amongst His people;

feel Him fill the temple of our lives as He sits upon the throne of our praise.

We are His church, we are all God’s own people; we all proclaim that He is King, He is King. (chorus)

At God’s right hand, Jesus Christ is exalted; His rule is now and shall be forever more. (chorus)

(1982 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)

WE BRING THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE (Words & Music by K. Dearman)

We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord. We bring the sacrifice of praise

into the house of the Lord. And we offer up to You the sacrifices of thanksgiving

And we offer up to You the sacrifices of joy. (1984-87 J.T. Benson Pub. Co.)

*OPENING PRAYER (Psalm 31, 1 Peter 2)

O God of all creation, become for us once again the solid foundation upon which we build our daily lives.

We gather before you, today to align our lives to the strong teaching and life of Jesus Christ, our Cornerstone. Receive our praise and thanksgiving as expressions of faith and love. We come to you, O Lord, as people who desire to learn and serve like Christ. We are ready to receive your blessing and direction today. Amen

(The Abingdon Worship Annual 2008)

WONDERFUL, MERCIFUL SAVIOR (by D. Rodgers, Eric Wyse)

Wonderful, merciful Savior, precious Redeemer and Friend;

Who would have thought that a Lamb could rescue the souls of men? Oh, You rescue the souls of men.

Chorus: You are the One that we praise, You are the One we adore,

You give the healing and grace our hearts always hunger for; Oh, our hearts always hunger for.

Counselor, Comforter, Keeper; Spirit we long to embrace;

You offer hope when our hearts have hopelessly lost the way, Oh, we hopelessly lost the way. (chorus)

Almighty, infinite Father; faithfully loving Your own; Here in our weakness You find us

falling before Your throne, Oh, we’re falling before Your throne. (Chorus) (WorshipTogether.com)

WHEN I LOOK INTO YOUR HOLINESS (Wayne & Cathy Perrin)

When I look into Your holiness, when I gaze into your loveliness,

When all things that surround become shadows in the light of You.

When I've found the joy of reaching Your heart, when my will becomes enthralled in Your love,

When all things that surround become shadows in the light of You.

Chorus: I worship You, I worship You. The reason I live is to worship You. (1981 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

MAJESTY, WORSHIP HIS MAJESTY (by Jack Hayford)

Majesty, worship his majesty; unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise.

Majesty, kingdom authority, flow from his throne unto his own; his anthem raise.

So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus. Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King.

Majesty, worship his majesty, Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings. (1981 Rocksmith Music)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD (by Daniel Iverson)

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. (1963 BMW Songs, Inc.)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SPECIAL MUSIC Lead Me, Lord arranged by McChesney Adult Handbell Ringers

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Message: “Community of Faith” Pastor HeyYoung Horton

CLOSING SONG SENT FORTH BY GOD'S BLESSING (by Omer Westendorf)

Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing, the people of God from this dwelling take leave.

The service is ended, O now be extended the fruits of our worship in all who believe.

The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching, shall blossom in action for God and for all.

God's grace did invite us, and love shall unite us to work for God's kingdom and answer the call.

With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living, the tasks of our every day life we will face.

Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring, embracing God's children of each tribe and race.

With your grace you feed us, with your light now lead us, unite us as one in this life that we share.

Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving give honor to Christ and that name which we bear.

(1964 World Library Pub., Inc.)

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: 597 Sunday School: 178

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

ACOLYTE: Jesse Hamilton

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Sue Adams, to the Glory of God and in loving memory of her sister, Jean Janssen.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Stanton Webb (husband of Barbara Webb), Janet Coshland (daughter of Alan Coshland), Faye Sienkiewicz, Ruth Allen, Grace Bokma, Ann Klotz, John Williams, Carroll Makemson (sister of Margie Morgan).

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO: Henry Prouse and family on the death of his wife, Joan who passed away April 16, 2008.

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

(CCLI License No. 782839)