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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.
April 5, 2009 – Palm/Passion Sunday
Theme: Disregarding the Crowds
Worship Preparation Thought: If the pace and the push, the noise and the crowds are getting to you, it's time to stop the nonsense and find a place of solace to refresh your spirit.
Charles Swindoll
PRELUDE “ The Rose of Sharon” by Matthew Armstrong
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “Clap Your Hands” Faith #2028
IN MUSIC “My Life Is in You, Lord” Faith #2032
“Wade in The Water” Faith #2107
As we sing, please hold up completed Prayer Requests Cards so that the ushers may collect them.
CENTERING
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “Oh How He Loves Your and Me” Faith #2108
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Mark 11:1-11 (Waving branches)
Mark 15:1-39 (Jesus on trial)
APPLYING THE WORD “Stopping the Nonsense” Pastor Joy
*MEETING GOD “Broken for Me” Faith #2263
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 Dr. Stephanie Owen , Musician
Samantha Rogers, Worship Assistant Jim Caschetta, Sound
Ann Zimmerlee, Flowers
Ushers: Scott Abner, Captain; Steve Brown, Dave Ehlers, Rick Gale, Scott Neill