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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
CALL OF CHURCH BELL
REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING VOLUNTARY
CHORAL INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 99 (responsively) Page #819 UMH
OPENING PRAYER
O God, we open our eyes and we see Jesus, the months of ministry transfigured to a beam of light, the light of the world, your light. May your light shine upon us.
We open our eyes and we see Moses and Elijah, your word restoring us, showing us the way, telling a story, your story, his story, our story. May your word speak to us.
We open our eyes and we see Jesus, not casting us off, but leading us down, leading us out – to ministry, to people. Your love endures forever.
We open our ears and we hear your voice. “This is my beloved Son, listen to him!” And we give you thanks. Amen.
*HYMN “Blessed Assurance” Hymn #369
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 17:1-9
(Jesus transfigured on mountain top)
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER
OFFERING
OFFERTORY “Lord, I stretch My Hand to You” by Jay Althouse
*DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Page #95
SCRIPTURE READING II Peter 1:16-21
(Peter recalls transfiguration)
SERMON “That's My Story” Pastor Joy
*HYMN “On Bread, One Body” Hymn #620
HOLY COMMUNION Page #13 UMH
*HYMN “Something Beautiful” Hymn #394
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL “Lord, Make My Life a Window” Back of Hymnal
BENEDICTION
*CLOSING VOLUNTARY
* Indicates those in the congregation who are able will please stand.
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
Mike Niederer, Liturgist Susan Niederer, Musician
Jim and Kay Dunn, Greeters Bob Homan, Sound
Casey Andrew , Visitation Person Nick Glass and Darion Meeks, Acolytes
Geneva Bennet and Ann Zimmerlee , Flowers
Ushers: Dean Heer , Captain ; Mike Acheson, Joe Diliberto, Al Doty, Bob Homan, Warren Keller, and Ed Warren