Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 28, 2017
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SUNDAY SERVICE STARTS AT 9:30 BEGINNING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, 05/28/17
FOOTPRINTS
Suspended until May.
More information to follow.
BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY
Dinner 6 p.m. – Bible Study 7 p.m.
IN OUR CHURCH FELLOWSHIP AREA
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Sunday School program is held during our regular Sunday service. Our Safe Sanctuary Certified teachers are Reilee Turner and Grace Dakoglou. For ages 2-14 – All Are Welcome.
SEA BRIGHT ANGELS
The Sea Bright Angels meet weekly. Ages 12 to 18 – all are welcome. Sharon Burns – (732) 530-7003 or text (732) 861-9041
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 10AM
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 gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
People: The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
Leader: The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
INTRODUCTION “Into My Heart” (Verse 1) FWS 2160
HYMN OF INVOCATION
“Hymn 1” UMH
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Worship God, the sovereign Lawgiver of Sinai. Worship the One who ascends from the hill called Olive.
People: We receive the Spirit without whom we cannot truly worship.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
We humble ourselves under your mighty hand, O God, that we may be exalted in due season. We seek your protection from the evil that is in the world and gather that we may find new guidance and inner discipline in the company of other Christians; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HEARING OF THE WORD
FIRST READING
“Acts 1:6-14” Page 1690
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Hymn 2” UMH
PSALM “Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35” UMH 792
NEW TESTAMENT READING
“1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11” PAGE 1891
GOSPEL
“John 17:1-11” PAGE 1679
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
“Hymn 3” UMH
Benediction and Sending Forth FWS 2160
“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)
AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD