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 18, 2008 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY 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

WORSHIP IN SONG: GOD IS IN THE HOUSE (by Russell Fragar & Darlene Zschech)

As for me, God came and found me. As for me He took me home.

As for me, He gave me a family, and I’ll never walk alone.

In my life I’m soaked in blessing and in heaven there’s a great reward.

As for me and my house, we’re gonna serve the Lord.

I’ve got Jesus, Jesus, He calls me for His own. And He lifts me, lifts me above the world I know.

God is in the house, there is no doubt God is in the house can’t keep Him out.

As for me and my house, we’re gonna serve the Lord. (Hillsongs Australia)

HEAR OUR PRAISES (by Reuben Morgan)

May our homes be filled with dancing, may our streets be filled with joy;

May injustice bow to Jesus as the people turn to pray.

Chorus: From the mountain to the valley, hear our praises rise to You;

From the heavens to the nations, hear our singing fill the air.

May a light shine in the darkness, as we walk before the cross;

May Your glory fill the whole earth as the water o’er the seas. Chorus

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! (Repeat 2 x’s) Chorus (1998 Integrity Hosanna Music)

OPENING PRAYER: Jesus, our Savior, in response to your call to be your faithful disciples, we are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Open our lives and teach us how to follow your great commission to make disciples of all nations, to baptize and teach them your ways. Let us know the full blessings of our God – our Creator, our Redeemer, and our Sustainer. Amen.

PURIFY MY HEART (Refiner’s Fire) (by Brian Doerksen)

Purify my heart, let me be as gold and precious silver. Purify my heart, let me be as gold, pure gold.

Chorus: Refiner’s fire my heart’s one desire is to be holy, set apart for You, Lord.

I choose to be holy, set apart for You, my master, ready to do Your will.

Purify my heart, cleanse me from within and make me holy.

Purify my heart, cleanse me from my sin, deep within. (chorus) (1990 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing)

SEEK YE FIRST (by Karen Lafferty)

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,

and all these things shall be added unto you Hallelu, hallelujah!

Ask and it shall be given unto you; Seek and ye shall find.

Knock, and the door shall be opened unto you, Hallelu, hallelujah!

Chorus: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelu, hallelujah!

Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works

and glorify your Father in heaven, Hallelu, hallelujah!

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, He shall direct thy paths,

In all thy ways acknowledge Him, Hallelu, hallelujah! (Chorus) (Maranatha Music)

PRINCE OF PEACE YOU ARE (by Robert Gay)

Prince of Peace You are, You're the Bright and Morning Star;

Wond'rous, royal King, You have made my heart to sing.

I worship You in spirit and in truth, lifting my praise Your name

in song I raise; I give to You my life, I offer up my sacrifice,

I pledge my love to You, my God and King. King, my God and King. (1988 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU (by M. Sweet, R. Sweet, O. Fox, T. Gaines)

I'm always there for you. I'll always stand by you. When the world has closed the door,

and you can't go on anymore, I'm always there for you. I'm always there for you. (1988 Stryper Music)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SPECIAL MUSIC I Could Sing Unending Songs (The Happy Song) by the Confirmation Class

CONSECRATION OF GREENSBURG, KANSAS MISSION TEAM

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Message: “Who We Are” Pastor Steve Donat

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM WILL BE ADMINISTERED TO: Danielle Hunt Bixby,

Christian William Cossaboon, Kenneth Cossaboon, Michael Stephen Estrin, Vada Alexander Mangum

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS AND THE 2008 CONFIRMATION CLASS

Candidates for Confirmation

Samantha Rae Bewley Emily Michelle Finkbinder Zachary Jon Stewart

Danielle Hunt Bixby Rachel Lynn Kazmierski Jason Joseph Suta

Erin Lacey Bodine Vada Alexander Mangum Madeline Elizabeth Talbot-Schuler

Kayla Eileen Bodine Abigail Theresa McGrath Christina Marie Vogt

Bridgette Chandler Bottinelli Ulla Charlotte Emmanuelle Parmentier Jason Paul Witkowski

Rebekah Elizabeth Bryan Christopher Robert Shelley Patrick Woodhead

Christian William Cossaboon Karl Douglas Schute Jeffrey Donald Young

Michael Stephen Estrin Luke Andrew Stewart

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS (New Members, please stand)

RENUNCIATION OF SIN AND PROFESSION OF FAITH

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

Pastor: Do you, as Christ’s Body, the Church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ?

Congregation: We do.

Pastor: Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include these persons now before you in your care?

Congregation: With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround these persons with a community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their trust of God, and be found faithful in their service to others. We will pray for them that they may be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Confirmation Class)

CONFIRMATION OF FAITH (New Members, please come forward at this time)

RECEPTION INTO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

RECEPTION INTO THE LOCAL CONGREGATION

COMMENDATION AND WELCOME

Leader: Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to your love and care.

Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect them in love.

People: We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love.

As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the Church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Amen!

CLOSING SONG REVIVAL (by Robin Mark)

As sure as gold is precious and the honey sweet, so you love this city and You love these streets ;

Ev’ry child out playing by their own front door, ev’ry baby laying on the bedroom floor;

Ev’ry dreamer dreaming in their dead end job, Ev’ry driver driving through the rush hour mob.

I feel it in my spirit feel it in my bones You’re going to send revival bring them all back home.

For I can hear that thunder in the distance like a train on the edge of the town:

I can feel the brooding of Your Spirit, Lay your burdens down lay your burdens down.

From the preacher preaching when the well is dry, to the lost soul reaching for a higher high;

From the young man working through his hopes and fears, to the widow walking through the veil of tears. Ev’ry man and woman, ev’ry old and young, Ev’ry father’s daughter ev’ry mother’s son.

I feel it in my spirit feel it in my bones You’re going to send revival bring them all back home.

For I can hear that thunder in the distance like a train on the edge of the town: I can feel the brooding of Your Spirit, Lay your burdens down lay your burdens down. Revive us revive us revive us with Your fire.

(1998 Daybreak Music, Ltd.)

GOING FORTH: The Benediction

THE PEACE: The Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: Worship: 637 Sunday School: 88 ACOLYTE: Alex Weitzner

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

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Peggy and Jack Weiss, to the Glory of God and in memory of loved ones.

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

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO:Rob & Linda Wanagas & family on the death of Rob’s brother, Tom Wanagas.

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 (CCLI License No. 782839)

Church Office Contacts

Phone: 856-235-0450 Fax: 856-235-2722

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