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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.
January 4, 2009 - Epiphany
Theme: We are a group of people striving to be the family of God. We are excited by the dreams and visions placed on each heart, and know each who comes is a blessing.
Worship Preparation Thought:
You don't have to hold a position in order to be a leader. -- A nthony J. D'Angelo
PRELUDE
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMPLETION OF PRAYER CARDS
GATHERING
OPENING PRAYER
*MEETING GOD “ Make Us One” Faith #2224
IN MUSIC “ Bind Us Together ” Faith #2226
“ Lord, We Come to Ask You Blessing ” Faith #2230
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
CONSECRATION OF LAY LEADERSHIP FOR 2009
*MEETING GOD “ For One Great Peace ” Faith #2185
IN MUSIC
GOD'S WORD Isaiah 60:1-9 (A light has come)
& Matthew 2:1-12 (Magi visit Jesus)
APPLYING THE WORD “3 Or More, Give or Take” Pastor Joy
*MEETING GOD Here I Am Lord” (end singing the chorus as “We”) U MH #593
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
Conrad Steinhoff, Worship Assistant Dr. Stephanie Owen , Musician
Mike Bennett, Visitation Person Harry Biel, Sound
Ushers: Sy Korte, Captain; Frank C. Avry, Mike Bennett, Dean Brewer , Janet Eckert , Rock Schaefer, and Jeff Thornton