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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.
October 26, 2008 – Laity Sunday
Theme: Faith in God's Promises
Worship Preparation Thought: “Laity Sunday focuses on the celebration of the ministry of all lay Christians. All Christians are called by God, through their baptism, to be in ministry in the world. Therefore, the term ‘minister' is appropriately used to describe any Christian who responds to God's call to reach out to the world and its people. The laity are the whole people of God, who serve as ministers witnessing to the work of God in individual lives and in the world.”
The United Methodist Members' Handbook
PRELUDE
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “Awesome God” (x2) Faith #2040
IN MUSIC “Clap Your Hands” Faith #2028
“Glorify Thy Name” Faith #2016
As we sing, please hold up completed Prayer Requests Cards so that the ushers may collect them.
CENTERING
PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “Honor and Praise” Faith #2018
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 34:1-8
APPLYING THE WORD “Commotion for Christ” Jared Evans
*MEETING GOD “Lord, Be Glorified” Faith #2150
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
Samantha Rogers , Worship Assistant Jared Evans, Guest Speaker
Conrad Steinhoff, Worship Assistant Dr. Stephanie Owen , Musician
Geneva Bennet , Flowers Harry Biel, Sound
Mike Bennett, Visitation Person
Ushers: Dean Heer , Captain; Mike Acheson, Joe Diliberto, Al Doty, Bob Homan , Warren Keller, and Ed Warren