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

JUNE 1, 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                       Voluntary in G (on a theme of Orlando Gibbons)                      Stanford                       

                                                                                                                                               

  GREETING

 

  INTROIT                    

                

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 580            Lead On, O King Eternal                                                       

 

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God, our refuge, cover us now.

Protect us from the glaring sun, the blasting rain and the gale-like winds.

Forgive us for the many times we stray from your foundation

    and wander away from the cover of your love.

Forgive us when we build our lives on beliefs that shift,

    and on priorities that are like quicksand.

Offer your saving hand, that we may walk away from treacherous places

    and live in the safety of your love.

Help us trust the foundation of your ways, truly believing that love will survive even the

    stormiest waters of life.

In the name of Christ, the rock of our faith, we pray.  Amen.

 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC          Praise the Lord (from “Judas Maccabaeus”)                         Handel

                                                                    Youth Choir

 

  CALL TO PRAYER MY ALL IN ALL   (by Hernandez & Saunders)

You are my strength, O God, You are my help, O God, You are the One on whom I call; You are my shield, O God, my life I yield, O God, for You will ever be my all in all. 

(1975 Sparrow Song)

 

  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                        O Clap Your Hands                              Vaughan Williams           

                                                                   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

 

  RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

 

*HYMN OF PREPARATION 453            More Love to Thee                                                      

 

  SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered to: Falyn Jean McGinley, born

   December 5, 2007 to Thomas & Brenda McGinley.

 

  SCRIPTURE READING                     Romans 1:16-17, 3:22-28

 

  SERMON                                         “God’s Power at Work”                         Pastor Steve Donat

 

 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                                                                                 Page 13

 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

  614  For the Bread Which You Have Broken, vs. 1&2         629  You Satisfy the Hungry Heart, v. 5

  617  I Come with Joy, vs. 1&3                                          630  Become to Us the Living Bread,

  622  There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood, v.1                            vs. 1&2

                                                                            

  PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

 

*CLOSING HYMN 337                             Only Trust Him

 

*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:  Jerry Mengel, Gloria Bahnck, Ellen Edwards, Bob Edwards, Larry Shay

COMMUNION USHERS:  Bill Potter, Glen Haegele, Paul Gager

ACOLYTES:  Aaron Haegele and Samantha Bewley

GREETER:  Joyce Levins

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 461    Sunday School:  143                                                                                    

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUETS HAVE BEEN GIVEN BY: Howard & Elaine Catlett, to the Glory of God and in memory of Eric Olson and in honor of Charles Catlett.  Also, by The Banes Family in honor of Ray who is celebrating his 100th birthday.

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

PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO:  Alice Williams and family on the death of her husband, John Williams.

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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