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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.
March 29, 2009 – 5 th Sunday of Lent
Theme: When and What to Let Go
Worship Preparation Thought: “Even though you may want to move forward in your life, you may have one foot on the brakes. In order to be free, we must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding you back from a new life. What is it you would let go of today?” Mary Manin Morrissey
PRELUDE “Open the Eyes of My Heart” P. Baloche
Ben Hanley, Piano
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “My Life is In You, Lord” Faith #2032
IN MUSIC “Wade in the Water” Faith #2107
“In His Time” Faith #2203
As we sing, please hold up completed Prayer Requests Cards so that the ushers may collect them.
DRAMATIC READING “Old Sock” Tina Freeman
CENTERING
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAY Page #895
*MEETING GOD “Star-Child” Faith #2095
IN MUSIC (substituting “Easter” for “Christmas”)
GOD'S WORD John 12:20-33 (Troubled Soul)
Psalm 51:1-12 (Acceptable Sacrifice)
APPLYING THE WORD “More Than a Handful” 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.
The flowers on the altar are in honor of Eldon (95 th ) and Dean Heer's birthdays, given by Mike and Linda Erwin.
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta, Pastor Richard Boyd , Diaconal Minister of Music
Katie Hanley, Worship Assistant Dr. Stephanie Owen , Musician
Ann Zimmerlee, Flowers Harry Biel, Sound
Ushers: Sy Korte , Captain, Frank C. Avry, Mike Bennett, Dean Brewer, Janet Eckert, Rock Schaefer, and Jeff Thornton