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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 2, 2008
Theme: We need to hear God speaking to our situations & circumstances.
WORSHIP PREPARATION THOUGHT: “Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory…Give him humility, so that he may always remember the simplicity of true greatness, the open mind of true wisdom, and the meekness of true strength. Then, I, his father, will dare to whisper, ‘I have not lived in vain.'” General Douglas
8:15 – 8:30 a.m. – MEETING GOD IN MUSIC
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “Come and Find the Quiet Center ” Faith #2128
IN MUSIC “I Love You, Lord” Faith #2068
As we sing, please hold up completed Prayer Requests Cards so that the ushers may collect them.
CENTERING
ANNOUNCING THE BAPTISM OF KENNEDY TOENNIES
BAPTISMAL HYMN “God Claims You” Faith #2249
CONGREGATIONAL PLEDGE: With God's help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. Through baptism, Kennedy is incorporated by the Holy Spirit into God's new creation and made to share in Christ's royal priesthood. We are all one in Christ Jesus. With joy and thanksgiving we welcome Kennedy as a member of the family of Christ!
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “ Time Now to Gather” Faith #2265
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD John 3:1-17 (Alone with Nicodemus) & James 15:13-20 (When prayer is needed)
APPLYING “The Here and Now in Light of Eternity” Pastor Joy
THE WORD
*MEETING GOD “Change My Heart, O God” Faith #2152
IN MUSIC
RESPONDING
THROUGH HOLY COMMUNION
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
Joyce Clem and Kay Dunn, Flowers Joe Diliberto, Sound
Casey Andrew , Visitation Person Julie Acheson, Communion Steward
Ushers: Vernon Snead, Captain; Frank C. Avry, Mike Bennett, Dean Brewer , Janet Eckert , Sy Korte, Rock Schaefer, and Jeff Thornton