Third Sunday in Lent
March 19, 2017
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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: My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.
People: Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Leader: I will praise you, Lord, among the nations.
People: I will sing of you among the peoples.
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: By the power of God’s Spirit, worship the Eternal who truly exists.
People: We will offer God the genuine worship that is desirable.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
Unfathomable Source of life, generous Giver of life, outflowing Spirit of God, we come to worship as those who have found a spring of water and return to satisfy their thirst again. Refresh our spirits by your Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HEARING OF THE WORD
FIRST READING
“Exodus 17:1-7” Page 112
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Hymn 2” UMH
PSALM “Psalm 95” UMH 814
NEW TESTAMENT READING
“Romans 5:1-11” PAGE 1750
GOSPEL
“John 4:5-42” PAGE 1652
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