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
JULY 6, 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 Trumpet Tune Jones
GREETING AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT
*OPENING HYMN 698 God of Ages
*PRAYER OF
CONFESSION: God of loving welcome, we admit that we are not always
as kind and accepting as Christ calls us to be.
We yearn to extend the hand of friendship, but sometimes shy away. We cry for peace on earth but sometimes wage
war in our own cruel ways. We seek community and love, but then offer only
small parts of ourselves. Where we are afraid, strengthen us to bravely reach
out to others. Where we are angry, love us that we may be kind and forgiving.
Where we are sad, comfort us that we may seek new joy. Where we are in doubt,
encourage us with your steadfast faithfulness. Forgive us when we are not the
welcoming disciples you yearn for here on earth. Guide us to walk in your ways, that we may truly love and accept others, even as we
have been loved and accepted by you. AMEN.
MINISTRY OF
MUSIC Scott Earley, soloist
CALL TO PRAYER PERFECT PEACE (by David Winnes)
You will keep those in
perfect peace, whose minds are set on You.
You will keep those in
perfect peace, whose minds are set on You.
Because we trust in You, Oh
Lord, because we trust in You.
You will keep those in
perfect peace, whose minds are set on You. (1978 His
Eye 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 Scott Earley,
soloist
*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
*HYMN OF PREPARATION 697 America
SCRIPTURE
READING Matthew 6:1-8
SERMON “A House of Prayer, I” Pastor Steve Donat
Simple Prayer
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Page 9
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
454 Open my Eyes, That I May See verse 1
472 Near To the Heart of
God verse 1
462 ‘Tis So Sweet To Trust in Jesus verse 1
496 Sweet Hour of
Prayer verse 1
463 Lord, Speak To Me verses 1, 2
PRAYER AFTER
COMMUNION
*CLOSING HYMN 492 Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere
Desire
*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.
CHILD CARE IS AVAILABLE in Room E101 for children up
to age four.
USHERS: Jack Feeley, John Halligan, Wai Law, Dave Shinn,
Sam Townsend
COMMUNION
USHERS: Bill Potter, Glen Haegele,
Paul Gager
ACOLYTE: Olivia Bewley
GREETERS: Bill and
Cheryl Holaday
ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:
Worship: 482
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THE
CHANCEL BOUQUET HAS BEEN GIVEN BY: Gail, Virginia and Grant Moyer, to the Glory of
God and in memory of Ernest D. Moyer. 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), Charlie Stocksdale,
Trevor Grimes (friend of Brad Kenney), Betsy Turchi
(niece of Marjie & Dale Duffin),
Elsie Stoud (friend of Doris Coshland). PRAYERS & SYMPATHY TO: Karen &
John Halligan and family on the death of her father
Vincent Nittoli.
Also to Willene Elliott and family on the
death of her sister, Betty Oser. SERVING IN IRAQ: Joshua Moore (nephew of Carol Veldon),
James Shields (son of Marcia Shields), Michael McMaster, Kim Ortiz (niece of
Ruth Gandek). |
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)