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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 27, 2008
Theme: Why Should I Give Up…Give In…Give Away…?
WORSHIP PREPARATION THOUGHT: “Sometimes we hold on to our possessions because we fear we might run out – life seem scarce. But when we believe that giving is the way to live, we will produce more in the future – life seems abundant.” John C. Maxwell
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. – MEETING GOD IN MUSIC
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “Honor and Praise” Faith #2018
IN MUSIC “What a Mighty God We Serve” Faith #2021
“Clap Your Hands” Faith #2028
As we sing, please hold up completed Prayer Requests Cards so that the ushers may collect them.
CENTERING
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “For One Great Peace” Faith #2185
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Luke 6:36-38 & II Corinthians 9:5-12
APPLYING THE WORD “Inside Out and Upside Down” Pastor Joy
*MEETING GOD “I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” Faith #2153
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 Susan Niederer, Musician
Geneva Bennet and Kay Dunn, Flowers Harry Biel, Sound
Kathy Clayton, Visitation Person
Ushers: Bill Ford, Captain; Scott Abner , Steve Brown, Dave Ehlers, Mike Niederer, and Scott Neil l