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November 10, 2002 Bulletin First United
Methodist Church of Wilmington
ORDER OF
WORSHIP
As you prepare your hearts and your minds for worship, reflect on these words: “The source of all wisdom is, of course, God himself. To discover the meaning of life, the Bible tells us, we must be in touch with God…” ENTRANCE
Prelude
Lighting of the Altar Candles Acolytes
Introit No. 328 “Surely the Presence of the
Lord” Chancel Choir Call to Worship: Leader: Good morning! People: Good morning! Leader: Sing a new song to our
God! People: Songs of celebration, songs of joy! Leader: Gather all the melodies
together into one great harmony of praise.
People: Let the music of our hearts become part of God’s
great song, pulsing through all creation.
Sing a new song to our God! *Hymn No. 73 “O
Worship the King” Invocation (Unison) Compassionate God, in your holy presence we
gather. We bless you for your steadfast
love, for your abundant mercy. We thank
you for your forgiveness, for removing the burden of our sins from us. With all your people on earth we sing to you
our praise. In Jesus’ name. Amen. CONFESSION AND AFFIRMATION
Silent Meditation Call to Confession
(Pastor) “God calls us out of isolation to join hands with
our brothers and sisters in this community of faith. God calls us out of our sin to cleanse us through His Son, Jesus
Christ.” Prayer of Confession (Unison) Merciful God, we humbly admit that we need your
help. We confess that we have wandered
away from your way. We have done wrong,
and we have failed to do what is right.
You alone can save us. Have
mercy on us. Wipe out our sins and
teach us to forgive others. Bring forth
in us the fruit of the Spirit that we may live as disciples of Christ. This we ask in the name of Jesus our
Savior. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness
(Pastor) While it is true that we have sinned, it is a
greater truth that we are forgiven through God’s love in Jesus Christ. To all who humbly seek the mercy of God I
say, in Jesus Christ your sin is forgiven.
Thanks be to God. *Gloria Patri No. 70 Time With the Children FRIENDSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP
Parish Life Pastoral PrayerPresentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Invitation “In Christ we have known a love that will not let us
go. Through an offering let us share
this love in our community and to the ends of the earth.” Offertory Offertory Music No. 131 “We Gather Together” Chancel Choir
*The Doxology
No. 95 *Offertory Prayer PROCLAMATION
AND RESPONSE Scripture
Matthew 25:1-13 Anthem “What Wondrous Love Is This”
Chancel Choir Meditation “A Tale of Wise and Foolish
Maidens” Pastor Neil Platon SENDING FORTH
Hymn No. 381 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead
Us” 1st – 3rd Stanzas (Those
who wish to rededicate themselves to God, or give thanks to God for His many
blessings are invited to come forward by the second stanza of this hymn) Prayer of Thanksgiving (Pastor) *Hymn No. 381 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead
Us” 4th Stanza *Benediction (Pastor) May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant
you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Jesus Christ, so
that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ. Amen. Benediction Response “A
Parting Prayer” Chancel Choir Carrying the Light Into the World Postlude  *
If you are able please stand ASSISTING IN THE SERVICE
Offering Steward Schedule
Financial Report – November 3, 2002
Financial
Secretary: Rolando and Jane Mangaoang T O D A Y! Pastor’s Forum – 9:30 to
10 am – Sanctuary – Sermon passage Sunday school for children – theme
“Exploring Faith” Sunday school for adults – Ilocano
and English Toberman canned goods drive –
foyer container Choir Practice after church DEADLINE for
Christmas Institute form TODAY! $20.00 fee payable
to Filipino Caucus should be attached to each application C.I. Counselor’s training event today at
Rosewood UMC at 3 pm Young Adult and Youth Bible study - Friday Young Adult at 7:30 pm – Dealing with Change Youth at 8:30 pm - Worship The Dorothea Anderson Memorial is designated for new choir robes. To date $2,260 has been donated. Total will be $3,583. Pastor Neil’s
office hours Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 am - noon. Choir Practice – November
12 in church at 7 pm LUMPIA – Cooking will be on November 15th and
16th. Proceeds to benefit
Christmas Institute Youth. Faith Festival on Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 am at St. Paul’s UMC in Oxnard. Church love jugs will also be collected that day. Proceeds will go to Philippine missions and projects. Church Web Site – www.wilmingtonfumc.org Call Neva Johnson 310 834-8442
or email secretary@wilmingtonfumc.org
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