September 14, 2008 9:30

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 Education & Youth Covenant 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 Sue Harris, Worship Leader

WORSHIP IN SONG: COME, NOW IS THE TIME TO WORSHIP (by Brian Doerksen)

Come, now is the time to worship; Come, now is the time to give your heart.

Come, just as you are to worship; Come, just as you are before your God . . . Come.

One day ev’ry tongue will confess You are God, one day ev’ry knee will bow;

Still, the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose You now. (1988 Vineyard Songs)

CELEBRATE JESUS (by Gary Oliver)

Celebrate Jesus, celebrate. Celebrate Jesus, celebrate. Celebrate Jesus, celebrate.

He is risen, He is risen, and He lives forevermore. He is risen, He is risen;

come on and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. (1988 Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

JESUS MESSIAH (Chris Tomlin)

He became sin, who knew no sin; that we might become His righteousness;

He humbled Himself, and carried the cross. Love so amazing, love so amazing.

Chorus: Jesus, Messiah; Name above all names; Blessed Redeemer; Emmanuel.

The Rescue for sinners, the Ransom from heaven; Jesus, Messiah, Lord of all.

His body the bread, His blood the wine broken and poured out, all for love.

The whole earth trembled, and the veil was torn. Love so amazing, love so amazing. (Chorus)

All our hope is in You, all our hope is in You; all the glory to You, God, the Light of the word. (Repeat) (Chorus) (2008 sixsteps Music)

*OPENING PRAYER

THY WORD IS A LAMP (by Amy Grant)

(refrain) Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

When I feel afraid think I've lost my way, still you're there right beside me,

and nothing will I fear as long as you are near. Please be near me to the end. (repeat refrain)

Now I will not forget your love for me and yet my heart for ever is wandering.

Jesus, be my guide and hold me to your side, and I will love you to the end. (repeat refrain)

(1984 Meadowgreen Music)

TRUST AND OBEY (By John Sammis)

When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, what a glory he sheds on our way!

While we do his good will, he abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain: Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil he doth richly repay;

not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. (refrain)

But we never can prove the delights of his love until all on the altar we lay;

for the favor he shows, for the joy he bestows, are for them who will trust and obey. (refrain)

Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet, or we'll walk by his side in the way;

what he says we will do, where he sends we will go; never fear, only trust and obey. (refrain)(Public Domain)

BRINGING OUR NEEDS TO GOD (Prayers of the People)

PRAYER RESPONSE: LEAD ME, LORD Psalm 5:8, 4:8

Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness; make thy way plain before my face.

For it is thou, Lord, thou Lord only, that makest me dwell in safety. (Public Domain)

WORSHIP IN GIVING: Offering

SPECIAL MUSIC Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Arranged by McChesney

Adult Handbell Ringers

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered to: Brayden Michael Kelley, born June 26, 2008 to Lisa Anne Kelley.

SHARING THE WORD Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Message: “It Takes a Village and the Cornerstone” Karen Murray, DCE

A Covenant for Church Educators

PASTOR: As the body of Christ we gather on Sunday mornings, on Wednesday nights, and in many other small groups during the week to praise God and to learn together what it means to be the people of God. Today we pause for a moment to celebrate those among us who are our teachers. Our prayer is…