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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.
November 16, 2008
Theme: 2 nd Rule – Do Good
Worship Preparation Thought: “John Wesley anticipated times like these, and he knew that everyone needs help to live a holy and good life in a world like ours.”
Bishop Ruben
PRELUDE “Every Time I Hear the Spirit”
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “In The Lord, I'll Be Ever Thankful” Faith #2195
IN MUSIC “In His Time” Faith #2203
“For One Great Peace” Faith #2185
As we sing, please hold up completed Prayer Requests Cards so that the ushers may collect them.
CENTERING
MINISTRY MOMENT Bob Homan
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAYER Page #895
*MEETING GOD “ Jesu , Jesu ” Hymn #432
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Acts 6:1-7 (Appointment of Stephen)
Ephesians 4:11-16 (We are to “grow up”)
APPLYING THE WORD “The Best I Can Do, Pastor Joy
Is the Best I Can Do … and I'm Doing the Best That I Can”
*MEETING GOD “The Summons” Faith #2130
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 Dr. Stephanie Owen , Musician
Mike Bennett, Visitation Person Jim Caschetta, Sound
Geneva Bennet , Flowers
Ushers: Sy Korte, Captain; Frank C. Avry, Mike Bennett, Dean Brewer , Janet Eckert , Rock Schaefer, and Jeff Thornton