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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.
February 15, 2009 – 6th Sunday After Epiphany
Theme: Miracles are not the only sign of God in our lives.
Worship Preparation Thought: “There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; or you can live as if everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein
PRELUDE
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “O How He Loves You and Me” Faith # 2108
IN MUSIC “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” Faith # 2140
As we sing, please hold up completed Prayer Requests Cards
so that the ushers may collect them.
CENTERING
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAY Page #895
*MEETING GOD “I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” Faith # 2151
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD II Kings 5:1-14 (Leprosy healed) and
Mark 1:40-45 (Leprosy healed)
APPLYING THE WORD “What About Me??” Pastor Joy
*MEETING GOD “Grace Alone” Faith # 2162
IN MUSIC
RESPONDING
THROUGH MUSIC “Give Thanks” Faith #2036
THROUGH OFFERING
THROUGH PRAISE “We Bring a Sacrifice of Praise” Faith #2031
SENDING FORTH
*BLESSING AND COMMISSION
*CLOSING SONG “Shout to the Lord” Faith #2074
* 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.
Please join us after worship for a Coffee Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall.
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta, Pastor Richard Boyd , Diaconal Minister of Music
Conrad Steinhoff, Worship Assistant Dr. Stephanie Owen , Musician
Samantha Rogers, Worship Assistant Harry Biel, Sound
Ann Zimmerlee, Flowers
Ushers: Dean Heer , Captain; Mike Acheson, Joe Diliberto, Al Doty, Bob Homan, Warren Keller and Ed Warren