Monthly Archives: July 2017

SUNDAY SERVICE STARTS AT 9:30

FOOTPRINTS

Every SATURDAY – 6:30 to 8:30 pm

BEFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

108 Church St., Belford

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

1^st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT

1104 OCEAN AVENUE

SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760

CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1^ST 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: You have searched me, LORD, and you know me.

People: You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.

Leader: You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.

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

HYMN OF INVOCATION UMH 546

”The Church’s One Foundation”

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us bless God from our innermost hearts, forgetting none of the benefits of God’s compassion.

People: Let us bless God for God’s pardon for our guilt.

Leader: God’s healing for our suffering.

People: God’s constant love and renewal of our strength.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

We bless you, O God, in all sincerity for the many benefits you have granted to us. In Christ we are rich indeed. Your Spirit is poured out in generous measure on your church. Receive the worship we offer you in the Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING

“Genesis 25:19-34” Page 37

HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH 393

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

PSALM “Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24” UMH 854

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“Romans 8:12-25” PAGE 1755

GOSPEL

“Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43” PAGE 1521

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 418

“We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”

Benediction and Sending Forth FWS 2160

“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

As you are able – Please stand to Praise God

Sunday Bulletin: Jul 23, 2017

Posted on July 30, 2017July 30, 2017 by Rao

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

July 23, 2017

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

SUNDAY SERVICE STARTS AT 9:30

FOOTPRINTS

Every SATURDAY – 6:30 to 8:30 pm

BEFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

108 Church St., Belford

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

1^st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT

1104 OCEAN AVENUE

SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760

CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1^ST 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: You have searched me, LORD, and you know me.

People: You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.

Leader: You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.

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

HYMN OF INVOCATION UMH 546

”The Church’s One Foundation”

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us bless God from our innermost hearts, forgetting none of the benefits of God’s compassion.

People: Let us bless God for God’s pardon for our guilt.

Leader: God’s healing for our suffering.

People: God’s constant love and renewal of our strength.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING

“Genesis 25:19-34” Page 37

HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH 393

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

PSALM “Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24” UMH 854

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“Romans 8:12-25” PAGE 1755

GOSPEL

“Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43” PAGE 1521

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 418

“We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”

Benediction and Sending Forth FWS 2160

“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

As you are able – Please stand to Praise God

Sunday Bulletin: Jul 16, 2017

Posted on July 16, 2017July 16, 2017 by Rao

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

July 16, 2017

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

SUNDAY SERVICE STARTS AT 9:30

FOOTPRINTS

Every SATURDAY – 6:30 to 8:30 pm

BEFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

108 Church St., Belford

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

1^st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT

1104 OCEAN AVENUE

SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760

CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1^ST 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: The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

People: Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Leader: Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

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

HYMN OF INVOCATION UMH

”Hymn 1”

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People: And also with you.

Leader: Pray as a little child. The Spirit who adopts us as children of God enables us to pray with confidence to our heavenly Parent.

People: We will pray with all the ease and familiarity of small children to earthly parents.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

“Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, Look upon a little child; Pity my simplicity, Suffer me to come to thee.” Heav’nly Parent, hear my prayer, Grant me only what is fair As to others you would give: Life eternal let me live. Holy Spirit, fresh’ning wind, Blow away all thoughts of sin, Mind of Christ within me leave; Childlike innocence retrieve.” Amen. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING

“Genesis 25:19-34” Page 37

HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH

“Hymn 2”

PSALM “Psalm 25” UMH 757

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“Romans 8:1-11” PAGE 1754

GOSPEL

“Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23” PAGE 1520

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

“Hymn 3”

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH FWS 2160

“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD

Sunday Bulletin: Jul 09, 2017

Posted on July 8, 2017July 8, 2017 by Rao

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

July 9, 2017

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

SUNDAY SERVICE STARTS AT 9:30

FOOTPRINTS

Every SATURDAY – 6:30 to 8:30 pm

BEFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

108 Church St., Belford

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

1^st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT

1104 OCEAN AVENUE

SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760

CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1^ST 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: Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.

People: Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

Leader: Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

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

HYMN OF INVOCATION UMH 400

”Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People: And also with you.

Leader: Hear the invitation of Jesus: Come to me, all those whose work is hard, whose load is heavy; and I will give you relief.

People: We will bend our necks to your yoke and learn from you, for you are gentle and humble-hearted.

Leader: Your souls will find relief.

People: For his yoke is good to bear, and his load is light.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Compassionate Christ, we have come to learn from you who are gentle and humble in heart. As we seek to emulate you in our worship, prepare us for your service as true and loyal companions. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING

“Genesis 24:34-38” Page 35

HYMN OF PREPARATION FWS 2158

“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

PSALM “Psalm 72” UMH 795

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“Romans 7:15-25a” PAGE 1753

GOSPEL

“Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30” PAGE 1517

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 FWS 451

“Be Thou My Vision”

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH FWS 2160

“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)

AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD

Sunday Bulletin: Jul 02, 2017

Posted on July 2, 2017July 2, 2017 by Rao

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

07/02/2017

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

SUNDAY SERVICE STARTS AT 9:30

FOOTPRINTS

Every SATURDAY – 6:30 to 8:30 pm

BEFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

108 Church St., Belford

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

1^st UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SEA BRIGHT

1104 OCEAN AVENUE

SEA BRIGHT, NEW JERSEY 07760

CHURCH OFFICE (732) 530-7003