FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

June 22, 2008 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 Leader, Sue Harris

WORSHIP IN SONG:

IN THE LORD ALONE (by Walt Harrah)

In the Lord, the Lord alone are righteousness and strength; The height and breadth and length of love

is found in Him. In the Lord, the Lord alone are righteousness and strength; In the Lord, in the Lord alone.

In the Lord, the Lord alone are life and health and peace; His mercies and His loving kindness never cease.

In the Lord, the Lord alone are life and health and peace; In the Lord, in the Lord alone.

In the Lord, the Lord alone is ev'rything I need; The Son of Man now reigning high will intercede.

In the Lord, the Lord alone is ev'rything I need; In the Lord, in the Lord alone. (1990 Maranatha! Music)

SHINE (by Matt Redman)

Lord we have seen the rising sun, awakening the early dawn, and we’re rising up to give you praise.

Lord we have seen the sun and moon see how they shine, they shine for you. And you’re calling us

to do the same, so we rise up with a song, and we rise up with a cry, and we’re giving you our lives.

We will shine like stars in the universe, holding out your truth in the darkest place.

We’ll be living for your glory, Jesus we’ll be living for your glory. (repeat from top)

We will burn so bright with your praise oh, God, and declare your light to this broken world.

We’ll be living for your glory. Jesus we’ll be living for your glory. Like the sun so radiantly,

sending light for all to see. Let your Holy church arise. Exploding into life, like a supernova’s light,

set your Holy Church on fire like the sun so radiantly sending light for all to see, let your Holy Church arise exploding into life like a supernova’s light. Set your holy Church on fire. We will shine we will shine

we will shine like stars in the universe, holding out your truth in the darkest place.

We’ll be living for your glory, Jesus we’ll be living for your glory.

So we rise up with a song, and we rise up with a cry, and we’re giving you our lives. Jesus we will shine.

(2006 ThankYou Music)

STRONG TOWER (by Peter Furler, Steve Taylor)

Strong and mighty, strong to save us, like a fortress never failing. Strong in battle, strong in kindness,

when we stray, Lord, You’re strong to find us. When the winds come hard against us you are steadfast

you are true. When the ground beneath us trembles, Your foundation never moves.

Refrain: Strong Tower High and Glorious, Strong Tower Mighty in Love, Our Refuge,

Our Defender, Strong Tower, Lord above.

Strong to lead us through the shadows, strong to carry all our sorrow. When the enemy surrounds us,

closing in as darkness falls. Though his armies rage against us, they can never scale these walls. Refrain:

You are my shelter, my shield, You are the home I could never deserve. Here I will serve,

ever under Your gaze, here I will serve, ever singing Your praise. Refrain:

Strong Tower; Lord above. Strong Tower; Lord above. (2004 Ariose Music)

*RESPONSIVE READING Romans 6:1-11

Pastor: What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?

People: By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?

Pastor: Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

People: We were buried with him through baptism into death in order that,

just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

Pastor: If we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.

People: For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin – because anyone who has died has been set free from sin.

Pastor: Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once and for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.

People: In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

IN CHRIST ALONE (by Stuart Townend)

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; this Cornerstone, this solid Ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! - who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied - for every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious Day up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, for I am His and He is mine - brought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death, this is the power of Christ in me; from life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from His hand; till He returns or calls me home, here in the power of Christ I’ll stand! (2001 Kingsway Music)

JESUS CALLS US (by Cecil Alexander) (VERSES 1,4,5)

Jesus calls us o'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea;

day by day his sweet voice soundeth, saying, "Christian, follow me!"

In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease,

still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these!"

Jesus calls us! By thy mercies, Savior, may we hear thy call,

give our hearts to thine obedience, serve and love thee best of all. (Public Domain)

THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE (Teresa Muller)

The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." And let him who hears say, "Come," and drink of the water of life. Whoever's thirsty, let him come. Whoever wishes, let him drink.

The water that God freely offers to all. Whoever's thirsty, let him come. Whoever wishes, let him drink.

The water that God freely offers to all. (1993 Maranatha! Music)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE IN HIS TIME (by Diane Ball)

In His time, in His time, He makes all things beautiful in His time.

Lord, please show me ev'ry day, as you're teaching me your way, that you do just what you say, in your time.

In your time, in your time, you make all things beautiful in your time. Lord, my life to you I bring,

may each song I have to sing be to you a lovely thing, in your time. (1983 Maranatha! Music)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Message: “A Healthier Church” Pastor Steve Donat

CLOSING SONG LORD, YOU GIVE THE GREAT COMMISSION (by Jeffery Rowthorn)

Lord, you give the great commission: “Heal the sick and preach the word.” Lest the church neglect its mission, and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity.

Lord, you call us to your service: “In my name baptize and teach.” That the world may trust your promise,

life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community.

Lord, you make the common holy: “This my body, this my blood.” Let us all, for earth’s true glory,

daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children’s liberty.

Lord, you show us love’s true measure: “Father, what they do, forgive.”

Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society.

Lord, you bless with words assuring: “I am with you to the end.” Faith and hope and love restoring,

may we serve as you intend and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity.

(1978 Hope Publishing Co.)

GOING FORTH: The Benediction

THE PEACE

The Peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

USHERS: Paul Toepel, Greg Kincaid, Barrie Witty, Tom Kulp, Carlos Mocelo

CHILD CARE IS AVAILABLE in Room E101

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK: Worship: 590 Sunday School: 118

THE CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Bob, Donna, Steven and Tracy Banes, to the Glory of God and in memory of Brenda.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Stanton Webb (husband of Barbara Webb), Janet Coshland (daughter of Alan Coshland), Faye Sienkiewicz, Ruth Allen, Matt & Kelly Petroski (friends of Rick & Linda Young), David Lawrence (brother of Sue Potter), Shirland Daglian, Charlie Stocksdale, Ken Wedge, Trevor Grimes (friend of Brad Kenney).

SERVING IN IRAQ: Joshua Moore (nephew of Carol Veldon), James Shields (son of Marcia Shields), Michael McMaster

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 E-mail: church@meetwithGod.com Website: www.meetwithGod.com