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 20, 2008                                                                                                                         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                                               A Jubilant Song                                               Wagner

                                                           Adult Handbell Ringers

 

 GREETING

 

    INTROIT                                               

 

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 102        Now Thank We All Our God

 

*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)

 

*RESPONSIVE READING 764         Psalm 31:1-16

 

*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                       All to Praise the Risen Lord                                       Leaf

                                                              Junior and Wesley Choirs

  

 

 CALL TO PRAYER                                         Lead Me, Lord                  arranged by McChesney

                                                               Adult Handbell Ringers

 

 

  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               Behold! I Make All Things New                                        Pote

                                                                   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 549     Where Charity and Love Prevail

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                           1 Peter 2:1-10                                                                      

 

  SERMON                                           “Community of Faith”                  Pastor HeyYoung Horton

 

*CLOSING HYMN 555       Forward Through the Ages

 

*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

 

 

GREETERS:  Rick and Beth Stewart

 

ACOLYTES:  Aaron Haegele, Alex Weitzner

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 597          Sunday School:  178                                                                              

 

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, 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 Maint. 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)