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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 23, 2008
Theme: 3 rd Rule – Stay in Love With God
Worship Preparation Thought: “One who is deeply in love will be constantly formed and transformed by that relationship.” Bishop Ruben Job
PRELUDE “How I Love to Proclaim It”
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “O How He Loves You and Me” Faith #2108
IN MUSIC “In the Lord, I'll Be Ever Thankful” Faith #2195
“There's a Song” Faith #2141
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 “Grace Alone” Faith #2162
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Joshua 22:4-6 (at the end of the battle)
John 21:15-19 (Do you love me?)
APPLYING THE WORD “Worth Repeating” Pastor Joy
*MEETING GOD “Bind Us Together” Faith #2226
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.
There are two baptism anniversary candles on the altar this morning.
One celebrates the baptism anniversary of Anthony Fencl , baptized on
November 26, 2000 . The other celebrates the baptism anniversary
of Tristan Darby , baptized on November 27, 2005 .
OUR WORSHIP LEADERS
Joy Caschetta, Pastor Richard Boyd , Diaconal Minister of Music
Samantha Rogers , Worship Assistant Dr. Stephanie Owen , Musician
Mike Bennett, Visitation Person Harry Biel, Sound
Geneva Bennet , Flowers
Ushers: Sy Korte, Captain; Frank C. Avry, Mike Bennett, Dean Brewer , Janet Eckert , Rock Schaefer, and Jeff Thornton