January 13, 2008 Bulletin
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
January 13, 2008 Baptism of the Lord
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott
*SONGS OF PRAISE
“How Majestic Is Your Name” (2x)
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. O Lord, we praise Your name. O Lord, we magnify Your name, Prince of Peace, mighty God, O Lord God Almighty..
“Spirit Song” UMH #347
Vs. 1: O let the Son of God enfold you, with his Spirit and his love. Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul. O let him have the things that hold you, and his Spirit like a dove, will descend upon your life and make you whole.
Chorus: Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs. Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
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Vs.2: O come and sing this song with gladness as your hearts are filled with joy. Lift your hands in sweet surrender to his name. O give him all your tears and sadness; give him all your years of pain, and you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name.
Repeat Chorus:
*PSALTER READING Psalm 29 UMH #760 Delbert Dearing
Leader: Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
People: Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the
Lord in holy splendor.
Leader: The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, upon many waters.
People: The voice of the Lord is powerful, the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
Leader: The voice o f the Lord breaks the cedars,
People: the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon.
Leader: The Lord makes Lebanon to skip like a calf, and Sirion likea young wild ox.
People: The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire.
Leader: The voice of the Lord shakes the wilderness,
People: the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
Leader: The voice of the Lord makes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forests bare;
People: and in his temple all cry, “Glory!”
Leader: The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits
enthroned as Ruler forever.
People: May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his peace with peace!
*SONG OF PRAISE “We Will Glorify” (vs. 1,2)
Vs. 1: We will glorify the King of Kings; We will glorify the Lamb. We will glorify the Lord of Lords, Who is the great I AM.
Vs 2: Lord Jehovah reigns in majesty; We will bow before His throne. We will worship Him in righteousness;
We will worship Him alone.
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 42:1-9 Delbert Dearing
JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing
Pastor Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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.
CHILDREN’S TIME Horace Abbott
As the children come forward, join in singing “Jesus Loves Me” #191
As the children return, join in singing “This is the Day” #657
GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Delbert Dearing
*Doxology UMH #95
*SONG OF PRAISE UMH #344
“Lord, You have Come to the Lakeshore”
Vs. 1: Lord, you have come to the lakeshore-
Looking neither, for wealthy nor wise ones;
You only asked me, to follow humbly.
Chorus: O Lord, with your eyes you have searched me, and while smiling have spoken my name; Now my boat’s left, on the shore-line behind me; by your side, I will seek other seas.
Vs. 2: You, know so well my possessions; my boat carries, no gold and no weapons; you will find there, my nets and labor.
Repeat Chorus:
SCRIPTURE READING Delbert Dearing
Matthew 1:18-21 Luke 2:22-38
MESSAGE Called to be God’s People
“God Calls in the Night and at Midday”
*THE HYMN OF INVITATION UMH #398
“Jesus Calls Us” (Vs. 1,2,3,5)
Vs. 1: Jesus calls us o’er the tumult of our life’s wild, restless sea; day by day his sweet voice soundeth, saying, “Christian, follow me!”
Vs. 2: As of old the apostles heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and toil and kindred, leaving all for Jesus’ sake.
Vs. 3: Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world’s golden store, from each idol that would keep us, saying,
“Christian, love me more!”
Vs. 5: Jesus calls us! By thy mercies, Savior, may we hear thy call, give our hearts to thine obedience, serve and love thee best of all.
*BENEDICTION
*DISMISSAL “Shalom to You” UMH #666
Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom..
*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens
*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.
*CCLI #2480835
FOR THE RECORD:
ATTENDANCE: January 6th 2008 66
2008 Budget $124,524.53
Budget needed thru 1/6/08 2394.70
Budget received thru 1/6/08 1558.02
Excess/ Deficit (836.6 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, January 13 9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
12:00 noon 2nd Sunday Lunch 4:00 p.m. Trustee’s Meeting
5:00 p.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback
Monday, January 14 4:00 p.m. Cullins Wedding
Stacye & Rick
Wednesday January 15 10:00 a.m. Ladies Luncheon
7:00 p.m. Joint Ad Board Meeting Finance Committee-with
Presentation by Pastor Greg Kennedy
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Our Men and Women in the Military Service of our Country, Our President, Our Church and All shut-ins.
For: Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David Dumenil, Adam Dorner, Jerry Sebastian, Scott Williams, and Amanda Goodwill.
For: Alyce Carter, Ruby Fay Sipe, Robert Roysden, Vickie Guest, Marie Fisher, Shayla Seymore, Rebecca McInroe, Gene Amerine, Debra Gates, Jack Syfers, Ruth Hogan, Lavern Fortner, Betty Jane Tittle, Walter and Barbara Whisenhunt, Pat Wilburn, and Anthony Williams
Van Transportation: Tony and Sharon Medauer
Acolyte Servers: Josh Bean and Noah Bean
January Ushers: Tony Medauer, Tom Watson, Gary Shipman, Ronny Doan
