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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.
July 20, 2008
Theme: Annual Conference Experiences & Encounters
Worship Preparation Thought: “I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America . But, I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And, this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast to the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out.” John Wesley
PRELUDE
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
CONFERENCING “Coming Together” Bob Homan and Casey Andrew
*MEETING GOD “Clap Your Hands” Faith #2028
IN MUSIC “God Is So Good” Faith #2056
As we sing, please hold up completed Prayer Requests Cards so that the ushers may collect them.
VIDEO “Do No Harm”
CENTERING
NAMING AND COMMISSIONING Karen Homan and Casey Andrew
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “They Will Know We Are Christians Faith #2223
IN MUSIC By Our Love”
GOD'S WORD Luke 10:25-28
CONFERENCING “Here and There” Kay Korte and Bob Homan
*MEETING GOD “Bind Us Together” Faith #2226
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
Joy Hamann , Worship Assistant Dr. Stephanie Owen , Musician
Geneva Bennet and Ann Zimmerlee , Flowers Harry Biel, Sound
Bill Ford, Visitation Person
Ushers: Sy Korte, Captain; Frank C. Avry, Mike Bennett, Dean Brewer , Janet Eckert , Rock Schaefer, and Jeff Thornton