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
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