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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 9, 2008
Theme: We need to allow God to place us in the lives of others.
WORSHIP PREPARATION THOUGHT: “None of us knows what the next change is going to be, what unexpected opportunity is just around the corner, waiting a few months or a few years to change all the tenor of our lives.” Kathleen Norris
GATHERING
CALL OF CHURCH BELL
REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING VOLUNTARY
CHORAL INTROIT “Heal Me, Hands of Jesus” By Norman L. Warren
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Many: The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Psalm 46:10-11
*HYMN OF PRAISE “God of Grace and God of Glory” Hymn #577
During the hymn, please hold up completed Prayer Request Cards so the ushers may collect them.
PRAYER & PROCLAMATION
*OPENING PRAYER
Lord of light and love, we know that you are here with us now. As we contemplate the life of Jesus, help us to become aware of your Spirit within us. Speak to us through the words of Scripture. Enlighten our minds and hearts so that we may see this world, ourselves, and others as you see them, and having seen, worship you through this service and through all our relationships. Amen.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Dismissal for Children's Church
SCRIPTURE READING John 4:5-7, 27-42
(Jesus at well in Samaria )
PRAYERS
THE LORD'S PRAYER
*HYMN OF PREPARATION “When the Church of Jesus ” Hymn #592
SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 13:1-13
( entertaining angels unaware)
SERMON “What in the World Was He Doing There?” Pastor Joy
RESPONSE
OFFERING
OFFERTORY “It is a Precious Thing” By Johann F. Peter
*DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Page #95
*HYMN “ Jesu , Jesu ” Hymn #432
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL “Be Still and Know That I am God” Bookmark
BENEDICTION
*CLOSING VOLUNTARY
* 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.
The candle on the altar celebrates the baptism anniversary
of Veronica Bryant, baptized on March 13, 2005 .
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta , Pastor Richard Boyd , Diaconal Minister of Music
Dee Hermanson , Liturgist Susan Niederer, Musician
Melody Diliberto and Walt Lane , Greeters Joe Diliberto, Sound
Geneva Bennet , Flowers Dustin Brown and Victoria Symonds, Acolytes
Mike Bennett, Visitation Person
Ushers: Vernon Snead, Captain; Frank C. Avry, Mike Bennett, Dean Brewer , Janet Eckert , Sy Korte, Rock Schaefer, and Jeff Thornton