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Sunday Bulletin: Apr 28, 2019

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Second Sunday In Easter

April 28, 2019

FOOTPRINTS

Every Sunday 6:00 Fellowship Dinner

7:00 – 8:00 Step Study Downstairs 

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 


RONALD MC DONALD HOUSE DINNERS

Our youth will continue with the program of preparing meals for the families at Ronald McDonald House.                        Contact Grace (908-303-9695) if interested in helping.

Nurture/Outreach Ministry Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1stUNITED 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 10:00 AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1STSUNDAY– 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 Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

People: The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid? 

Leader:  When evildoers assail me, to devour my flesh, my adversaries and foes shall stumble and fall..  

INTRODUCTION            “INTO MY HEART”     (Verse 1)  FWS 2160

HYMN OF INVOCATION                                                          UMH 64 

“Holy, Holy, Holy!  Lord God Almighty”                

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People:  And also with you.

Leader:  Worship reverently the One who is, who was, and who is to come, Sovereign of sovereigns.

People:  We will worship together with the faithful witness, the first-born from the dead, Jesus, our high priest.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Heavenly Sovereign, we approach your throne with awe, but in the company of your Son, Jesus Christ, who speaks for us as our high priest. Receive our worship inspired by the Spirit for the sake of the first-born from the dead, our living Lord, Jesus Christ.  Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING                                          

 “Acts 5:27-32”                                                       Page 1708

HYMN OF PREPARATION                                     UMH 454 

“Open My Eyes, That I May See”

PSALM     150                                                               UMH 862                                                                                    

SECOND READING

“Revelation 1:4-8”                                                     Page 1913        

GOSPEL             

“John 20:19-31”                                                        Page 1643

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  420

“Breathe on Me, Breath of God”                                                       

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH           FWS 2160

“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)   

AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD

Sunday Bulletin: Easter Sunday 2019

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Easter Sunday

April 21, 2019

FOOTPRINTS

Every Sunday 6:00 Fellowship Dinner

7:00 – 8:00 Step Study Downstairs 

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 


RONALD MC DONALD HOUSE DINNERS

Our youth will continue with the program of preparing meals for the families at Ronald McDonald House.                        Contact Grace (908-303-9695) if interested in helping.

Nurture/Outreach Ministry Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1stUNITED 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 10:00 AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1STSUNDAY– 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 Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice, for the many coast lands be glad!

People: Clouds and thick darkness surround the Lord; 

Leader:  Righteousness and justice are the foundation of God’s throne.  

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:  This is the day of the Lord’s victory.

People:  We will celebrate and be happy.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Glorious God, we celebrate the new day not only as the rising of the sun after the darkness of the night, but as the rising of your Son Jesus after the darkness of the valley of the shadow of death.  All glory be given to you: living God, risen Christ, eternal Spirit. Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING                                          

 “Acts 10:34-43”                                                        Page 1708

HYMN OF PREPARATION                                     UMH  

“”

PSALM     118: 1-2 14-24                                           UMH 839                                                                                    

SECOND READING

“1 Corinthians 15:19-26”                                          Page 1788        

GOSPEL             

“Luke 24:1-12”                                                          Page 1643

MESSAGE   MORNING MESSAGE    Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

MOMENT OF SILENCE

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

GLORIA PATRI                                                      UMH 70

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

INVITATION TO COMMUNION                                 UMH 12         

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                  UMH 13

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: Apr 14, 2019

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Palm Sunday 

April 14, 2019

NORTHERN SHORE CLUSTER CHOIR 

Performing today @ 3:30 pm

Lutheran Church of the Reformation

West Long Branch

FOOTPRINTS

Every Sunday 6:00 Fellowship Dinner

7:00 – 8:00 Step Study Downstairs 

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 


RONALD MC DONALD HOUSE DINNERS

Our youth prepared dinner for the families at Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday, April 10.                      Contact Grace (908-303-9695) if interested in helping.

Nurture/Outreach Ministry Barbara Smith (732) 495-1672

1stUNITED 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 10:00 AM

MERIDIAN MINISTRY IN SHREWSBURY

1STSUNDAY– 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 and thanksgiving be to God our maker,

People: Source of all blessing, prodigal creator.

Leader:  Baptized and made your own, now we come before you, while we adore you.

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:  Reverence the name of the Lord in the evening

People:  And His glory to the rising of the sun.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

In public worship and in private devotion we hallow your name, God of creation, Christ of the cross, Spirit of love.  Be present to us as we have heeded again your invitation to celebrate your gracious actions inJesus Christ our Savior.  Amen

BLESSING OF THE PALMS – Mark 11:10                   Page 1576

HEARING OF THE WORD

OLD TESTAMENT READING                                            

 “Isaish 50:4-9”                                                         Page 1142

HYMN OF PREPARATION                                     UMH 

“

PSALM     118                                                               UMH 839                                                                                    

NEW TESTAMENT READING

“Philippians 2:5-11”                                                 Page 1824        

GOSPEL             

“Luke 19:28-40”                                                      Page 1633

MESSAGE   MORNING MESSAGE    Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

MOMENT OF SILENCE

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

GLORIA PATRI                                                      UMH 70

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

BAPTISM:    Hudson Grey Hassane                    UMH 39

INVITATION TO COMMUNION                                 UMH 12         

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                                  UMH 13

HYMN OF DEDICATION                                        UMH  

“”                                                            

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH           FWS 2160

“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)   

AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD

Lenten Devotion – 5th Week of Lent

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Weekly Family Prayer 5thWeek of Lent 

Suffering Servant, triumphant Lord, strengthen our resolve to serve you faithfully at the humblest tasks so that we may be prepared for whatever duties you will assign us in the kingdom yet to come, through the power of your resurrection. Amen

We bless you, O Lord, for you have heard our cries for mercy.  You are our strength and shield, and we trust you with all our hearts.  You sustain us, and our hearts leap up for joy.  We praise you with our whole bodies.  You are the strength of your people.  Without you we cannot hope to complete the race and win the prize.  We rejoice in your promised presence with us, now and always. Amen

Sunday Bulletin: Apr 07, 2019

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Fifth Sunday in Lent 

April 7, 2019

NORTHERN SHORE CLUSTER CHOIR 

PERFORMANCE TODAY @ 3:30 PM

Please join us to hear “The Power of the Cross”.

FOOTPRINTS

Every Sunday – 6:00 to 8:00 pm 

6:00 Fellowship Dinner/7:00 – 8:00 Step Study

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.


RONALD MC DONALD HOUSE DINNERS

Our youth will be preparing dinner for the families at Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday, April 10.  Would you be interested in helping or sponsoring a meal?  (Cost $30)                        Contact Grace (908-303-9695)

Nurture/Ourtreach Ministry –Barbara Smith – 732-495-1672

See Lenten Insert

1stUNITED 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

1STSUNDAY– 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 wise son brings joy to his father, 

People: But a foolish son brings grief to his mother!

Leader:  Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.

INTRODUCTION                                                            FWS 2160

“Into My Heart”(Verse 1)

HYMN OF INVOCATION                                             UMH 298 

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People: And also with you.

Leader:  Worship in expectation that God will do new things.

People: That now they may break from the bud into flowers and fruit.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

God unchanging, we are assured of your steadfast love and continuing attention.  Hear our praise, or confessions, our petitions, our thanksgivings and intercessions through your Son, Jesus Christ, and the communion of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.  

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING                                                   PAGE 1128                  

“Isaiah 43:16-21”                                                        

HYMN OF PREPARATION                                  UMH 383   

“This Is a Day of New Beginnings”                          

PSALM          “126”                                             UMH 847

NEWTESTAMENT READING                             PAGE 1825

“Philippians 3:1-14”                                             

GOSPEL                                                                   PAGE 1670

“John 12:1-8”                                              

MESSAGE       

“MORNING MESSAGE”                           Pastor Michael Turner

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

MOMENT OF SILENCE

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

GLORIA PATRI                                                  UMH 70

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

INVITATION TO COMMUNION                            UMH 12         

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING                             UMH 13

HYMN OF DEDICATION                                   UMH  452

“My Faith Looks Up to Thee”                                                       

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH           FWS 2160

“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)   

AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD

Lenten Devotion – 4th week of Lent

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NORTHERN SHORE CLUSTER CHOIR PERFORMANCE

NEXT SUNDAY – APRIL 7 @ 3:30 PM

Please join us, in our church, and listen to the performance of the Northern Shore Cluster Choir.  This is an experience you won’t want to miss.  The title is so appropriate for this Lenten season ‘The Power of the Cross’. Through song you will get to experience the true meaning of the Power of the Crossand what Jesus did for us.  

Following the performance there will be light refreshments served downstairs in our Fellowship hall.  

Weekly Family Prayer 4thWeek of Lent 

Loving God, You are always with us, guiding us and loving us. We know you hear us when we pray, and you listen to us whenever we talk to you. Thank you. Help us remember to take time every day to talk to you. We know that getting ready for the mystery of Easter is big work. During this season, help us learn how to trust you, love you, and share your love with others! Thank you for being with our family as we travel together, preparing our hearts and minds to enter into the mystery of Easter. Bless us in our work. It’s in your holy name, we pray, Amen..

(732) 337-7015

NORTHERN SHORE CLUSTER CHOIR PERFORMANCE

NEXT SUNDAY – APRIL 7 @ 3:30 PM

Please join us, in our church, and listen to the performance of the Northern Shore Cluster Choir.  This is an experience you won’t want to miss.  The title is so appropriate for this Lenten season ‘The Power of the Cross’. Through song you will get to experience the true meaning of the Power of the Crossand what Jesus did for us.  

Following the performance there will be light refreshments served downstairs in our Fellowship hall.  

Weekly Family Prayer 4thWeek of Lent 

Loving God, You are always with us, guiding us and loving us. We know you hear us when we pray, and you listen to us whenever we talk to you. Thank you. Help us remember to take time every day to talk to you. We know that getting ready for the mystery of Easter is big work. During this season, help us learn how to trust you, love you, and share your love with others! Thank you for being with our family as we travel together, preparing our hearts and minds to enter into the mystery of Easter. Bless us in our work. It’s in your holy name, we pray, Amen..

Discover the Joy of being a Hospice Volunteer

If you have a warm heart, a listening ear, and the gift of compassion, you can make a difference in the life of a hospice patient or family member.  VNA Health Group is offering training for all individuals interested in becoming hospice volunteers in several counties throughout New Jersey.

There are many rewards and opportunities available to hospice volunteers though home visitation, phone calls, companionship, administrative support, pet therapy, or phone calls from our office.

 Training will be provided by members of the VNAHG Hospice team on 3 consecutive : Thursdays,  April 18th,  25th , and May 2 from 10 am till 3:pm at VNA Health Group, 23 Main Street, Suite D1 Holmdel, NJ. Volunteers must attend all 3 sessions.To register, please contact Pauline De Palma, BSW (732) 224-6933 

Sunday Bulletin: Mar 31, 2019

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Fourth Sunday of Lent

03/31/2019

FOOTPRINTS

Every Sunday 6:00 Fellowship Dinner

7:00 – 8:00 Step Study Downstairs 

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.

RONALD MC DONALD HOUSE DINNERS

The next scheduled dinner for the Youth Group to prepare will be on April 10.  Would you be interested in sponsoring a meal?  (Cost $30)    We are always looking for people to help.                             Contact Grace (908-303-9695

SUNDAY APRIL 7 – 3:30 PM – CLUSTER CHOIR

Performing ‘Power Of The Cross’  All are welcome.  An opportunity to hear the majesty of Easter through music and song.

Nurture/.Outreach– Barbara Smith 732-495-1672

See Lenten Insert

1stUNITED 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

1STSUNDAY– 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:  Give thanks to the Lord,for he is good.,

People: His love endures forever.  

Leader:  Give thanks to the God of gods.

People: His love endures forever.  

INTRODUCTION                                                            FWS 2160

“Into My Heart”(Verse 1)

HYMN OF INVOCATION                                             UMH 160

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”

CALL TO WORSHIP

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

People: And also with you.

Leader:  Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous,

People: We shout for joy for our heart is in the right place.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

Holy, Holy, Holy God, we are righteous only as you see us in the likeness of Jesus Christ your perfect Child and our brother. Receive the worship we offer you in his name.  Amen.

HEARING OF THE WORD

FIRST READING                                                    Page 336               

“Joshua 5:9-12”                                                  

HYMN OF PREPARATION                                   UMH 294

“Alas! And Did My SaviorBleed”

PSALM          “Psalm 32”                                        UMH  766 

NEW TESTAMENT              READING                          Page1792            

“2 Corinthians 5: 15-21”                                                  

GOSPEL                                                                    Page

“Luke 15:1-3, 11-32”                                                  

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 292                     

“What Wondrous Love Is This”                     

BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH           FWS 2160

“Into My Heart” (Verse 2)   

AS YOU ARE ABLE – PLEASE STAND TO PRAISE GOD