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ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Music Appreciation Sunday June 29, 2014
1441 PINE STREET
NORRISTOWN, PA 19401
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP 10:15 A.M.
PRELUDE “Give Thanks” Henry Smith / Fred Bock
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CENTERING
INTROIT “We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace” Moses Hogan
*CALL TO WORSHIP – (adapted from Psalm 95:1 and “There Has to Be A Song” by Robert Benson)
Leader: There has to be a song.
Congregation: There are too many dark nights, too many troublesome days,
too many wearisome miles.
Leader: There has to be a song.
Congregation: To make our burdens bearable, to make our hopes
believable, to transform our successes into praise, to release
the chains of past defeats.
Leader: Somewhere - down deep in a forgotten corner of each person’s
heart - there has to be a song.
Congregation: Like a cool, clear drink of water, like the gentle warmth of
sunshine, like the tender love of a child, there has to be a
song.
All: O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to
the rock of our salvation.
*OPENING HYMN “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” #158, UMH
OPENING PRAYER
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious Lord, we come with joy to worship you. Forgive our sins that this joy
may be pure. Receive our praise and adoration that you may be blessed by our
worship. Speak to us through your Word, that we may hear your guidance for
our lives. In the name of Christ we pray. Amen
*RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 95 (Response 2) #814, UMH
*GLORIA #71, UMH
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH #881, UMH
A PRAYER FOR THE NATION
*HYMN “This is My Song” (v. 1 & 2) #437, UMH
ANTHEM “America! America!” Lon Beery
THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 52:7-10 Pew Bible – OT #744
THE SECOND LESSON Revelation 5:11-14 Pew Bible – NT #322
THE THIRD LESSON Revelation 7:9-12 Pew Bible – NT #323
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM “Soon and Very Soon” Andrae Crouch
MESSAGE “Why We Sing” William Gildea
*HYMN “My Life Flows On” #2212, FWS
CONCERNS AND PRAYERS Let us name before God those for whom we offer our prayers.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
CHORAL RESPONSE “Praise and Glory” Georg Philipp Telemann
THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY “Be Thou My Vision” Bill Holcombe
Carolyn Linarello, Flute and Justin Zepp, Piano
DOXOLOGY #95, UMH PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Holy God, as we offer our gifts and our very selves to you, receive this offering
as the first measure of our gratitude for all you are and all that you have done
for us, through your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us continue to sing a song of
gratitude each and every day of our lives, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN “For All the Saints” (v. 1, 3, 5, 6) #711, UMH
This hymn is dedicated to the memory of the musical saints
who once shared their talent with the Asbury Choirs.
ANTHEM “His Love Never Fails” Craig Courtney
BENEDICTION Following the blessing you may be seated as the candles are extinguished
POSTLUDE “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” P. Mickelson
Chas. Magnuson
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
*Congregation stands as able
WELCOME TO ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Our Vision is to be the church that displays the love of Christ and connects with people
of all walks of life through our ministry, creative services, discipleship, and outreach.
Our Mission is to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ and share God’s love with others.
If you are visiting with us for the first time we thank you for worshipping with us and
pray that this was a spiritually uplifting experience that will make a difference in the
week to come.
In Memory of: Deceased Choir Members Given By: The Chancel Choir
WORSHIP SERVICE PARTICIPANTS
Readers: Marian Giangiulio
Linda Keenan
Michelle Leddy
Carolyn Linarello
Eileen McCoy
Dennis McCoy
Ed Schulz
Message: Bill Gildea
Organist: Tedd Didden
Offertory: Carolyn Linarello
Guest Musician: Justin Zepp
Chancel Choir
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MUSIC APPRECIATION SUNDAY: Our thanks to all who participated in our service this
morning.
HYMNFEST: First Baptist Church, 445 Burnside Avenue, Norristown, PA will be
having a Hymnfest today, Sunday, June 29, 2014 – 4:00 p.m.. Several Asbury Choir
Members will be singing. Please come and enjoy the beautiful music and prayerful
singing.
WOMEN’S GROUP: The next meeting will be on Wednesday, July 2nd
, 12:30 p.m. in
the Annex.
CHURCH PICNIC: Save the date – September 7, 2014 - Immediately following worship
in the yard. We need a volunteer to coordinate the donations, please contact the Church
Administrator if you are interested. Please invite friends and neighbors to join in on the
fun.
ATTENDANCE FOR LAST WEEK: - 43– Please remember to sign in each Sunday and
include your email so that we may help you keep up with our events.
OFFERING FOR LAST WEEK:
Plate $3.00
Envelope (General) $1,922.00
Envelope (Capital) $0.00
Windows/Building $0.00
Miscellaneous $40.00
Total $1,965.00
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Ed Miller, Spring Meadow Assisted Living, D75, 1800 Walnut Street, Lansdale, PA 19446 Thelma Smee, Cokesbury Village, Healthcare Center, 726 Loveville Rd., Hockessin, DE 19707
PRAYERS FOR ENCOURAGEMENT AND HEALING: Margarita Ayala, Graham
Burrell, Bruce Clauser, Tracey Churchel, Kim Dayoc, Sean Dewees, Jerry Deering,
William & Jaye Eliasson, Rachel Good, Linda Harney, Benita Herrera, Phil Johns, Jessica
Keenan, Sandy Killian, Lee Loeb, Catharine & Tony Maddonni, Nancy Maddonni, Dave
Marley and Family, Chris Matthews, Bill McCarron, Thelma McCaughey, Thad
Pennypacker, Liz & Henry Schlotterer, Hazel Shanaman, Mason Shapiro, Dolores
Shepherd, Linda Swier and Brooke Williamson
Divine Spirit, You are the true and living God, You rule over all things visible and
invisible. You know our rising up and our sitting down. You know when we go out and
when we come in. Lord we ask that You would manifest Yourself as the prince of peace
and great healer to those in need.
PRAYERS FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED SERVICES:
Daniel Fineran, (Marine), Brett Santai, (Navy)
As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy
every day, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior,
Jesus Christ. Please hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them
with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Church Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Phone: 610/272-1233 Fax: 610/279-0488
[email protected] http://www.asbury-unitedmethodist.org
PASTOR: REV CARLOTTA MADISON
H - 215/248-0478 [email protected]
C -267/760-6068
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: LU ANN SALDUTTI
ORGANIST/MUSIC DIRECTOR: TEDD DIDDEN
215/646-0294 [email protected]
INTERIM SEXTON: SUSAN HOLLINGER
LAY LEADER: POSITION IS OPEN YOUTH DIRECTOR – DEB KONTRA - 484/571-8983