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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 3, 2008
Theme: Faith Sharing by Sharing Life Together
WORSHIP PREPARATION THOUGHT: “ I haven't a clue as to how my story will end. But that's all right. When you set out on a journey and night covers the road, you don't conclude that the road has vanished. And how else could we discover the stars?” …Unknown
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. – MEETING GOD IN MUSIC
WELCOMING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “Lord We Come to Ask Your Blessing” Faith #2230
IN MUSIC “Sanctuary” Faith #2164
CENTERING
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “As We Gather at Your Table” Faith #2268
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Matthew 17:1-9 & Peter 1:16-21
APPLYING “That's My Story” Pastor Joy
THE WORD
HOLY COMMUNION
*MEETING GOD “Walk with Me” Faith #2242
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.
Please join us after worship for a Coffee Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall.
The candles on the altar burn in celebration of the baptism anniversaries
of Alex and Nick Glass, and Meredith and Matthew Malone,
baptized on January 29 th , 2006.
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta , Pastor Richard Boyd, Diaconal Minister of Music
Conrad Steinhoff, Worship Assistant Susan Niederer, Musician
Casey Andrew , Visitation Person Harry Biel, Sound
Geneva Bennet and Ann Zimmerlee , Flowers
Ushers: Dean Heer , Captain; Mike Acheson, Joe Diliberto, Al Doty, Bob Homan, Warren Keller, and Ed Warren