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

MAY 4, 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                                    Choral (for Ascension Sunday)                                     Jongen

                                                                                                                                               

  GREETING

 

  INTROIT                    

                

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 127      Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

 

*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.

 

*RESPONSIVE READING 813                      Psalm 93

 

*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 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)

 

  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     Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates (from “Messiah”)                     Handel

                                                                   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

 

  SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

    The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered to: Ellene Olivia Warner, born October 7, 2007 to Michael and Amelia Warner.

 

*HYMN OF PREPARATION 638        This Is the Feast of Victory                                              

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                          Ephesians 1:15-23

 

  SERMON                                            “Deeper and Deeper”                           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

325     Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus, verse 1         361  Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me  verses 1&2

327   Crown Him with Many Crowns, vs 1&2         389  Freely, Freely  verse 1

339  Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast, vs 1&2

                                                                          

  PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

*CLOSING HYMN 640                             Take Our 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:  Charles Rudolph, Frank Bendel, Pat Leggoe, Richard Loring, Jack Schweitzer

COMMUNION USHERS:  Bill Potter, Glen Haegele, Paul Gager

ACOLYTES:  Aaron Haegele and Olivia Bewley

GREETERS:  Taylor Ruilova and Monica Wright

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 559    Sunday School: 205                                                                                     

 

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

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