FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A community of faith committed to sharing the love of Jesus Christ with a hurting world through words and actions

MAY 4, 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 Sue Harris, Worship Leader

WORSHIP IN SONG: MY LIFE IS IN YOU, LORD (by Daniel Gardner)

Chorus: My Life is in You, Lord, My strength is in You, Lord, My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You.

My Life is in You, Lord, My strength is in You, Lord, My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You.

I will praise You with all of my life, I will praise You with all of my strength; with all of my life,

with all of my strength, all of my hope is in You. (chorus) (1986 Integrity's Hosanna!)

SO GOOD TO ME (Darrell Evans, Matt Jones)

O God, You’ve been so good to me, You came and found this orphan and You brought me right into Your family; O God, You’ve been so good to me, You threw away my past and You never count my sins against me. Oh thank You, Lord. You got me dancing and now I’m shouting, You got me leaping and now I’m spinning hallelujah, You’re so good to me, nah nah nah nah, You’re so good to me, nah, nah nah nah, You’re so good to me.

O God, You’ve been so good to me, and every day I wake up I breathe another breath of Your mercy; O God, You’ve been so good to me, And my delight is in You ‘cause I know that Your hand is upon me. Oh thank You. You got me dancing and now I’m shouting, You got me leaping and now I’m spinning hallelujah, You’re so good to me, Nah, nah nah nah, You’re so good to me. You’re so good to me. You’re so good to me.

(1998 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)

OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART (by Paul Baloche)

Chorus: Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my heart; I want to see You, I want to see You. Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, open the eyes of my heart; I want to see You, I want to see you. (Repeat)

To see You high and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your pow’r and love;

As we sing holy, holy, holy. (Chorus)

To see You high and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your pow’r and love;

As we sing holy, holy, holy. High and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your pow’r

and love; As we sing holy, holy, holy. Holy, holy, holy, holy, holy, holy; Holy, holy, holy, I want to see You.

(1997 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music)

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:

Loving God, once again we come to you troubled, seeking your forgiveness. In this place full of the promise of Christ’s love, we know you are here, supporting us through the gifts of those around us. We feel a mother’s love in the hug from a friend, a brother’s care in the offer of prayer. Yet there are times during the week when we feel empty. Help us see, hear, and feel the riches of our inheritance among your saints. Help us nurture each other to grow together in faith, hope and love. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

O LORD, MY ROCK (by John S. Miller)

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight. (Repeat)

Oh Lord, my rock, You are my Redeemer. (1997 John S. Miller Pub.)

THERE'S GLORY ALL AROUND (By Gerrit Gustafson)

How lovely is Your dwelling place, how beautiful Your throne;

Amazing love shines from Your face, and there's glory all around, there's glory all around.

Your temple's filled with majesty, in splendor You're adorned;

Your presence makes the blind to see, for there's glory all around, there's glory all around.

Son of God, find in us Your home, may our hearts become Your throne;

Build in us a house of living stones, where there's glory all around, there's glory all around.

How lovely is Your dwelling place, how beautiful Your throne;

Amazing love shines from Your face, and there's glory all around, there's glory all around.

Your temple's filled with majesty, in splendor You're adorned;

Your presence makes the blind to see, for there's glory all around, there's glory all around.

(1989 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: WHO IS LIKE UNTO THEE (by Judy Horner Montemayor)

Who is like unto Thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like unto Thee; glorious in holiness,

Fearful in praises, doing wonders, Who is like unto Thee? (1975 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SPECIAL MUSIC All to Praise the Risen Lord Leaf

Junior and Wesley Choirs

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Message: “Deeper and Deeper” 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 TAKE OUR BREAD (by Joe Wise)

Refrain: Take our bread, we ask you; take our hearts, we love you.

Take our lives, O Father, we are yours, we are yours.

Yours as we stand at the table you set; yours as we eat the bread our hearts can't forget.

We are the sign of your life with us yet, we are yours, we are yours. (repeat refrain)

Your holy people standing washed in your blood, Spirit filled yet hungry we await your food.

We are poor, but we've brought ourselves the best we could; we are yours, we are yours. (repeat refrain)

(1966 Joe Wise, GIA 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: 559 Sunday School: 205

ACOLYTE: Michelle Machamer

USHERS: Robert Klenk, Rose Klenk, John Clawges, Kathy Clawges, David Stepp

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Jim Ottignon, to the Glory of God and in memory of wife, Ruth and his father James A. Ottignon.

THE ROSEBUD IS TO WELCOME: Kezia Grace Biben, born April 24, 2008 to Kathlin and Errol Biben. Great-granddaughter of Sue & Lindsay Mitchell, and the Granddaughter of Linda & Tim Looney.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Stanton Webb (husband of Barbara Webb), Janet Coshland (daughter of Alan Coshland), Faye Sienkiewicz, Ruth Allen, Grace Bokma, Ann Klotz, John Williams, Matt & Kelly Petroski (friends of Rick & Linda Young), David Lawrence (brother of Sue Potter).

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)