Plymouth United Methodist Church

Plymouth United Methodist Church Interim Pastors: Rev. Donald M. Thomas, Dmin Rev. Mary Elise Thomas Lay Leader: Debbie Welch Organist: Maestro Peter Ole Resident Bishop: Rev. Susan Wolfe Hassinger District Superintendent: Janet Smith-Rushton Church Office: 536-1941 Mission Statement "The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ."

--The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church

February 1,1997 Visitors Welcome to this house of worship! Please fill out the Visitor's Card and place it in the offering plate. Thank you! Order of Worship

Prelude

Gathering- Welcome & Announcement

Praise Chorus: 657 "This Is the Day"

*Hymn of Praise: 64 "Holy, Holy, Holy"

*Call to Worship (responsively):
Leader: Praise to the God who reigns above the heavens.
People: Praise God, who dwells within our hearts.
Leader: Let All who come before God worship in reverence.
People: Let us each, and all together, praise the Lord.

*Unison Opening Prayer:
We thank you, gracious God, that you answer all who call upon you. Give us courage and insight, into our deepest needs, to ask for your help, and to persist beyond all discouragement. May our faith in you transform our lives, so we witness to your love and power; through the grace of Jesus Christ. Amen.

*Greet One Another: Pass the peace of God to those around you.

Time with the Children:

Scripture Reading: Joshua 1; 1-2, 7-9

Sermon: "The Lord with us" Pastor Donald Thomas

Morning Prayers:

Silent Prayer;

Morning Prayer;

The Lords Prayer;

Stewardship Announcement:

*Offertory:

*Doxology: 94 ('With 'Alleluias')

Unison Prayer of Dedication:
Our lives are in your hands. O God. It is you who surround us with a world of wonder and blessings. Accept these gifts as our act of thanksgiving, and use them through your church to bring hope and healing to a hurting world. Amen.

*Hymn: 640 "Take our Bread"

Invitation to the Lord's Table:

Prayer of Consecration:

Sharing of the Bread and Cup:

*Hymn: 664 "Sent forth By God's Blessing"

*Benediction

Response: 672 "God Be With You" (Verse 1)

*Indicates standing Announcements

Stewardship Sunday:
February 15^th Will be our "Consecration Sunday" in our stewardship program. Following our worship service, we will have a celebration luncheon. Please try to attend that day. Get your reservations returned, so we will know to plan for your participation.

Church Council today:
Following worship today we will hold a church Council Meeting. After a pot-luck luncheon, we will plan the details of our "Consecration Sunday", receive financial trustees reports, and schedule activities for Lent.

Sunday School Teacher Meeting: Feb. 22 immediately after Church. Bring a Sack Lunch.

Youth Announcements

Youth Meeting: Today 12:30-2:00 with youth from Shepherd of the Valley RI

Swimming Party: Feb. 7 - Meet At Church at 4:30- Swimming 5-7, Supper at Church

Valentine Baking: Feb. 14 - meet at Church at 9:30 with baked goods to wrap & deliver.

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