FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Pleasant Valley and Camden Avenues

Moorestown, New Jersey

A community of faith committed to sharing the love of Jesus Christ

with a hurting world through words and actions

 

August 27, 2006                                                                                                                               11:00 A.M. Service

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX

HEARING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM USHERS

Numbers in the bulletin refer to pages in the United Methodist Hymn book located in the pews

 

   GATHERING TO WORSHIP

Welcome to this Service of Worship.  During these moments before worship begins, we invite you to greet those around you and to enjoy the friendliness for which this church is noted. When the music begins, we shall join in silent prayer and preparation to worship God

 

   PRELUDE                                      This Is My Father’s World                        arranged by Pethel                       

 

   GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

* OPENING HYMN 89                    Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

 

* OPENING PRAYER

 

* RESPONSIVE READING 769                      Psalm 34

 

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881          The Apostles’ Creed

 

*GLORIA PATRI 70

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen.  Amen.

 

   MINISTRY OF MUSIC                          Holy, Holy, Holy                                                                    

                                                                 Men’s Chorus

   PRAYER CONCERNS

 

   CALL TO PRAYER HYMN 349     Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus                                      

 

   PASTORAL PRAYER

 

   THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread.  And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.  Amen

 

   WE CELEBRATE OUR LIFE IN CHRIST

We welcome all who are worshiping with us this morning.  Please fill out the blue-colored card that you will find in the bulletin.  Write any special prayer requests on the back, and pass them face down to the center aisle.

 

   PRESENTATION OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES

 

   MINISTRY OF MUSIC              What a Friend We Have In Jesus                    arranged by Lister                       

                                                                 Men’s Chorus

* DOXOLOGY 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia, Alleluia!

Praise God the source of all our Gifts!  Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!  Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

* PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

* HYMN OF PREPARATION 380    There’s Within My Heart A Melody

 

  SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

        The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered to Isabella Gianna Olivo, born May 3, 2006 to Joseph and Shelly Olivo.

  

   SCRIPTURE READING                    1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14

 

   SERMON                                          “Asking For Wisdom”                          Pastor Steve Donat

 

* CLOSING HYMN 577                 God of Grace and God of Glory

 

* BENEDICTION

 

* POSTLUDE

 

*While the congregation stands, those who would find this uncomfortable may remain seated.

 

 

 

A NOTE TO PARENTS

We love children and your little ones are welcome in our worship service.  On those days when your child is fussy, the parlor located behind the sanctuary provides an excellent place to care for your child and still participate in the worship service.

 

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES through August 27th, 9:30 a.m. only.

Preschool class (3 yr old – Kind.) Room E104.

Elementary class (1st – 6th grades) Room F105.

Nursery care is available for younger children during all Sunday and Saturday services.

 

GREETERS:    Pleasant Valley:  Bill and Norma Wright

                       Camden Avenue: Craig and Andrea Nachsin

 

USHERS: John Daglian, Dave Madara, Zollie Nemeth, Bill Thompson, Bill VanFossen

ACOLYTE: Jesse Hamilton

 

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:  Worship: 393

 

 

THE CHANCEL BOUQUETS have been given by: Jane Breuer, to the Glory of God and in memory of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ross Davis.  Also by: The Staff at First UMC in honor of Pastor Steve & Dianna Donat on their 30th Wedding Anniversary

THE ROSEBUD IS TO WELCOME: Brooke Taylor Holland, born August 18, 2006 to Cheryl and Jim Holland.  The grandparents are Bob and Susan Nichols.

PRAYER CONCERNS:  Steve Greer, Faye Sienkiewicz,  Mary Louise Shingleton,  Barbara Lynn Pulcinella (friend of Sue & Ruth Oppelt), Kathleen Barnwell (mother of Leslie Proctor), Janice Buford, Betty Breish, Sandy Johnson, Eileen Carney, Tom Langshaw.

SERVING IN IRAQ:  Mark Dougherty, Jr., grandson of Marilyn McClendon.

 

 

The Staff of First United Methodist Church

                            Stephen Donat, Senior Pastor                              Joan Armstrong, Administrative Assistant

                            HeyYoung Horton, Associate Pastor                 Karen Halligan, Membership Secretary

                            Glenn Rodgers, Director of Music                      Sue Harris, Parish Nurse

                            Karen Murray, Director of Christian Ed.            Curt Diehl, Property Maintenance Coordinator

                                                                                                             

Church Office Contacts

                                  Phone: 856-235-0450                                        Fax: 856-235-2722

                                  E-mail: church@meetwithGod.com               Website: www.meetwithGod.com

(CCLI License No. 782839)