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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.
Casual Worship – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship – 10:45 a.m.
April 6, 2008
Theme: Puzzling Questions – How Can I Say No?
WORSHIP PREPARATION THOUGHT: “The art of leadership is saying no, not say yes. It is very easy to say yes.” Tony Blair
GATHERING
CALL OF THE CHURCH BELL
REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING VOLUNTARY
CHORAL INTROIT “Lead Me Lord” By Samuel S. Wesley
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Gracious God, shepherd us to life-giving places and live-giving attitudes.
Many: Lead us away from paths of unwarranted self-importance. Deliver us from unneeded self-abasement.
One: Remind us, we are your flock whom you love.
Many: Remind us, we are called to love those you have fashioned in your image.
One: That all may find the freedom and encouragement to follow you alone.
Many: And, that our worship and our lives may reflect your will and way.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “God of Love and God of Power” Hymn #578
During the hymn, please hold up completed Prayer Request Cards
so the ushers may collect them.
*OPENING PRAYER
God of all creation and time, walk beside us and before us always. Grace us with what we truly need. Empower us to hear your voice and to allow your spirit to form our words. May we find wisdom in your presence now, and hope for the times to come. In Jesus' name. Amen.
PRAYER & PROCLAMATION
ANTHEM “Bread of the World” By Newlin
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Dismissal for Children's Worship
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:33-37
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER
*HYMN OF PREPARATION “Spirit of the Living God” Hymn #393
SCRIPTURE READING James 5:12-14
SERMON “Yes or No?” Conrad Steinhoff
RESPONSE
*HYMN “Fill My Cup Lord” Hymn #641
HOLY COMMUNION Page #13
OFFERING
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Page #95
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” Hymn #302
BENEDICTION (4 th verse only)
*CLOSING VOLUNTARY
* Indicates those in the congregation who are able will please stand.
Following worship, our Stephen Ministers are available for one-on-one prayer.
Please come to the communion area, and someone will meet you.
Today is Native American Sunday. On our altar are five colorful Indian headdress commemoratives, issued August 17, 1990 , in Cody , Wyoming . They picture examples that were handcrafted by Native Americans about 70 to 140 years ago. Indian headdresses, also called warbonnets , were worn by men as badges of their honor and prestige, and were sometimes worn by women, for special religious ceremonies.
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta, Pastor Richard Boyd , Diaconal Minister of Music
Susan Eckert, Liturgist Susan Niederer, Musician
Bob and Karen Homan , Greeters Bob Homan , Sound
Geneva Bennet and Joyce Clem, Flowers Hartley Abner and Grace Moore, Acolytes
Casey Andrew , Visitation Person
Ushers: Bill Ford, Captain; Scott Abner , Steve Brown, Dave Ehlers, Mike Niederer, and Scott Neill