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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 22, 2009 – Transformation Sunday
Theme: Seeking God in the ordinary as well as the extraordinary.
Worship Preparation Thought: “The true call of a Christian is not to do extraordinary things, but to do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.” Dean Stanley
PRELUDE
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “Like a Child” Faith #2092
IN MUSIC “Open Our Eyes” Faith #2086
As we sing, please hold up completed Prayer Requests Cards so that the ushers may collect them.
CENTERING
CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM OF SOPHIA HAUPT
Baptism Song: “ God Claims You Sophia ” Faith #2249
Congregational Response: Child of God by water and the Spirit, we welcome you into God's new creation. Share with us in Christ's royal priesthood. With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you as a member of Christ's church.
With God's help we will live the gospel of Jesus Christ. We will embody faith, hope and love so that Sophia will grow up learning to trust God and live Love's service in the world. We will pray for her journey of discipleship among us. Amen
SPECIAL MUSIC Conrad Steinhoff and Samantha Rogers
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” Faith # 2151
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD II Kings 2:1-14 (Elijah leaves earth)
SPECIAL MUSIC “The Shepherd Psalm” by J. Carter
Duet: Rachel & Rebekah Brown
GOD'S WORD Mark 9:2-10 (Jesus shows God's glory)
APPLYING THE WORD “Campground or Hiking Trail?” Pastor Joy
*MEETING GOD “Shine Jesus Shine” Faith #2173
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.
The candle on the altar celebrates the baptism anniversary of
Quentin Nasir Haupt, baptized on February 22, 2004.
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta, Pastor Richard Boyd , Diaconal Minister of Music
Conrad Steinhoff, Worship Assistant Dr. Stephanie Owen , Musician
Katie Hanley, Worship Assistant Jim Caschetta, Sound
Ann Zimmerlee, Flowers
Ushers: Dean Heer , Captain; Mike Acheson, Joe Diliberto, Al Doty, Bob Homan, Warren Keller and Ed Warren