Monthly Archives: January 2016

Sunday Bulletin: Jan 24, 2016

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Third Sunday After the Epiphany

January 24, 2016

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.seabrightumc.org

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOTPRINTS

Dinner 6 p.m. – Christian Recovery meeting 7 p.m.

Downstairs fellowship hall 

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY

Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.

IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA 

MINISTRIES

Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT

1104 OCEAN AVENUE

SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760

CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003

E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net

Web: www.seabrightumc.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10 AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

 

WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

A Service of Word & Music

RINGING OF THE BELL

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

 PRELUDE     (A time to relax and enter the mindset of worship)

 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leader: A good name is more desirable than great riches;

People: To be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

INTRODUCTION   “Into My Heart” (Verse 1)             FWS 2160

 

HYMN OF INVOCATION                                             UMH

       “”          

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all..

People: And also with you.

Leader: Strive after better gifts. Christ will show you a still more excellent way.

People: We are the body of Christ, member for member, and will follow the more excellent way.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Creator of planets and stars, we come to worship you and to seek the guidance we need to keep our lives in the more excellent way. Guide us in our worship and in our daily life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

 

HEARING OF THE WORD

OLD TESTAMENT READING                                           

“Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-6,8-10”                   SP 347 lp 761 or

HYMN OF PREPARATION

     “”

 Psalm            “19”                                                        UMH 750

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“1 Corinthians 12:12-31a”                      SP 813 LP 1785 or 17

GOSPEL

“Luke 4:14-21”                                    SP 727 LP 1596 or

   MESSAGE      

“MORNING MESSAGE”                          Pastor Michael Turner

 

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

 Moment of silence

 

*Affirmation of Faith

 

Gloria Patri                                                             UMH 70

 

Prayers of the people

 

Passing of the Peace  

 

Offering of self and resources

 

Hymn of Dedication                                               UMH

     “”

 

Benediction and Sending Forth                   FWS 2160

     “Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

 

As you are able – please stand to Praise God

Sunday Bulletin: Jan 17, 2016

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Second Sunday After the Epiphany

January 17, 2016

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.seabrightumc.org

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOOTPRINTS

Dinner 6 p.m. – Christian Recovery meeting 7 p.m.

Downstairs fellowship hall

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY

Dinner 6 p.m.  – Bible Study 7 p.m.

IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

MINISTRIES

Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

 

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT

1104 OCEAN AVENUE

SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760

CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003

E-mail:  seabrightumc1@verizon.net

Web:  www.seabrightumc.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10 AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

A Service of Word & Music

RINGING OF THE BELL

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

PRELUDE      (A time to relax and enter the mindset of worship)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Leader:  Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths;

People:  Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. 

INTRODUCTION   “Into My Heart” (Verse 1)             FWS 2160

HYMN OF INVOCATION                                             UMH  

       “”            

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all..

People:  And also with you.

Leader:  Come, Christians, worship the One who delights in you.

People:  We are not forsaken and desolate.  We are called by the new name of Jesus Christ.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Loving God, we should worship you with the joy of the newlywed for your love is unfailing and unfading, stronger than death, larger than life.  We are worthy to worship you only through Jesus Christ in whose church we are his bridge.  By your Holy Spirit may we always be your holy church to the glory of your name.  Amen

HEARING OF THE WORD

OLD TESTAMENT READING                           

“Isaiah 62:1-5”                                  SP 529 lp 1159 or 

HYMN OF PREPARATION

     “”

Psalm “36:5-10”                                           UMH 771

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“1 Corinthians 12:1-11”                       SP 813 LP 1785 or 17 

GOSPEL 

“John 2:1-11”                                      SP 751 LP 1648 or  

   

MESSAGE       

“MORNING MESSAGE”                 Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

moment of silence

*Affirmation of faith

Gloria Patri                                                              UMH 70

Prayers of the People

Passing of the Peace

Offering of Self and Resources

Hymn of Dedication                                               UMH 

     “”

Benediction and Sending Forth                    FWS 2160

     “Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

As you are able – please stand to Praise God

Sunday Bulletin: Jan 10, 2016

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First Sunday After the Epiphany

January 10, 2016

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE

www.seabrightumc.org

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

FOOTPRINTS

Dinner 6 p.m. – Christian Recovery meeting 7 p.m.

Downstairs fellowship hall

BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY

Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.

IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA

Thanks to Winn & Charlie Shapiro for the Christmas decorations, and the donation for the Christmas Tree & Wreaths in memory of Sissie. 

MINISTRIES

Nurture Ministry – Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT

1104 OCEAN AVENUE

SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760

CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003

E-mail: seabrightumc1@verizon.net

Web: www.seabrightumc.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10 AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1ST SUNDAY– 2PM

WELCOME TO SEA BRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

WHERE JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

A Service of Word & Music

RINGING OF THE BELL

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

PRELUDE     (A time to relax and enter the mindset of worship)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Leader: Praise the Lord, all you nations: extol him, all you peoples.

People: For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.

INTRODUCTION   “Into My Heart” (Verse 1)             FWS 2160

HYMN OF INVOCATION                                             UMH 139

       “Praise To The Lord, The Almighty”          

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all..

People: And also with you.

Leader: Praise God’s glorious name.

People: We will bow down before the Holy One when Christ appears.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

 Strip away inattention and fuzzy-mindedness, O God, that our worship may be attentive and thoughtful and your word heard in clarity and decisiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

HEARING OF THE WORD 

OLD TESTAMENT READING                                           

“ Isaiah 43:1-7”                                            SP 514 lp 1126 or 1127

HYMN OF PREPARATION                                         FWS 347

     “Spirit Song”

Psalm            “29”                                                        UMH 761                   

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“Acts 8:14-17”                                    SP 777 LP 1703 or 1705

GOSPEL

“Luke 3:15-17, 21-22”                      SP 726 LP 1594 or 1596

   MESSAGE      

“MORNING MESSAGE”               Lay Leader George Finegan

 

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

 

Moment of silence

 

*Affirmation of faith

 

Gloria Patri                                                             UMH 70

 

Prayers of the People

 

Passing of the Peace  

 

Offering of Self and Resources

 

Hymn of Dedication                                               UMH 122

     “God of The Sparrow, God of The Whale”

 

Benediction and Sending Forth                   FWS 2160

     “Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

 

As you are able – Please stand to praise God

Prayer Request: Dec 27, 2015

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OFFERTORY PRAYER

January 3, 2016

Epiphany Sunday

Living God, your radiance shines in the beauty of creation. In Christ your Son, you have given the world eternal light that burns brightly in the midst of darkness. Like the magi, when you draw us near, we are overwhelmed with joy! Lead us by your Spirit to share your warmth and grace with our neighbors. Let our lives in this new year be an offering. We pray through Christ, the light of the world. Amen. (Matthew 2:1-12) 

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

GET WELL & SPECIAL OCCASION CARDS 

Sent by the Nurture & Outreach Ministry. Please give names & addresses of anyone you think would like to receive a card from us to; Pat Liegel (732) 687-2153 or write a note on the Prayer Request form and place in offertory plate.

 

“We’re Glad You’re Here” Cards                          

The cards are located at the back of the Sanctuary on the table by the bulletins. If you are a visitor, or if you have not already done so, please complete the information on the card so we can get to know you. Please indicate if are interested in sharing your gifts/talents with God through our congregation, or if you would like to become a member. 

 

Prayer Requests

December 27, 2015

Pastor Michael: God is listening. Knock and it shall be opened. Seek and it will be found. We must shift our view. Praise God. Hardship will encourage us to endure and bring us closer to God. Prayer is a solution. Blessings for those that are serving our nation Blessings for those that are without homes or shelter. Lord hear our prayers.

George: Prayers for people in the Southern States going through natural disasters.

Barbara: Prayers for Claire’s cousin, Vaughn and his wife Colleen, on the loss of their child. Prayers of thanks for my family all being together for this wonderful Holiday Season. Prayers for healing mercies for all those suffering. Prayers for safe travel mercies for my family as they return home.

Emily: I pray my Dad is fine in New York.

Natalie: Prayers asking the Lord to help my Mom with relief from pain. Prayers of gratitude for all my blessings.

Tom: I thank God for a good church. Prayers for my family.

Marie: Praise and gratitude for all my blessings. Healing mercies for my sister-in-law and my Mom and all those that need God’s healing touch.

Reilee: Prayers of gratitude. Prayers for my friends Jason and Robin.

Geoff: Prayers for faith for my family.

Kathleen: Prayers of gratitude for my many blessings. I look back to the many miracles I’ve witnessed. Prayers for those who are struggling. May God continue to perform miracles.

Ruth: Prayers for God to go into the hearts of government and for the officials.

Prayers for people. Prayers for healing mercies.

Prayers of thanks for this good church.

Prayers for friends and family.

Prayers that our nation comes together.

Skylar: I want Santa to get home safely.