August 2, 2015 Choir Camp Sunday Order of Worship for 11:00 a.m.

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1 First United Methodist Church 320 W Seventh St Royal Oak, Michigan (248) Fax: (248) office@rofum.org August 2, 2015 Choir Camp Sunday Order of Worship for 11:00 a.m. THE COMMUNITY GATHERS Welcome in the name of our Lord. As the Prelude begins, let us quiet our voices and cell phones as we prepare our hearts and spirits for worship. * Opening Hymn #2190 (FWS) Bring Forth the Kingdom * Call to Worship Camp Dean: Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary Assistant: Pure and holy, tried and true. People: With thanksgiving, we ll be a living sanctuary for you. * Passing of the Peace Welcome and Community Notes Ritual of Friendship The ushers will hand out the Friendship Folders; please fill out the form completely, pass the folder down the row and back again so that our records are accurate and we can all greet each other by name following worship. Campwide Anthem Build Your Kingdom Here Rend Collective Experiment A Word from the Camp Dean Witness from the Revelation Choir All Choirs arr. Jennifer Semivan Jennifer Tripoli Grace Huber, Brendan Murray Anthem Train Me Up Cathy Spurr Revelation Choir Emily Martin, Ben Huber Witness of the Angelus Choir Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Shut de Dō arr. Mark Hayes Awesome God arr. Steven Taylor Angelus Choir * The Doxology (Hymn #95) * Prayer of Dedication

2 Witness of the Canticle Choir Nora Sleeman, Elliot Nielander Anthem Gonna Sing to the Lord Douglas E. Wagner Canticle Choir A Word From the Christian Ed/Youth Director Scripture Heather Nowak I Timothy 4:7b-12 Read by Quinn Fall Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. These are the things you must insist on and teach. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. [New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)] Question for reflection: If you are God s instrument for change, are you a piccolo, a tuba, or what? Why? A Word from The Pastor Rev. John H. Hice The Celebration of the Lord s Supper Invitation Please continue on page 13 of the United Methodist Hymnal. Unison Prayer of the People Merciful and loving God: your Spirit has touched us and made us alive; you have fashioned us into a community of faith. You have awakened us to love you, discern your ways and live in obedience, love our neighbors, and hear the cry of the needy. In-as-much as we have lived this out, you have made us a witness to the people and a catalyst to transform this world into a place of love and peace. For all this, we give you thanks. Where we have fallen short: we ask forgiveness and turn to you for help. We yearn for the completion of your work in us. In the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord, let it be so. Anthem By Our Love arr. Gregg Sewell Revelation Choir Prayer after Communion All: O God, you have bound us together in common life, which we have celebrated at your holy table. Help us, in the midst of our struggles for justice and truth, to confront one another without hatred or bitterness. Empower us to stand together, to walk together, and to work together with mutual forbearance and respect. Teach us to abide in your love. We pray this as members of the Body and the name of Jesus Christ. Amen * Hymn #593 (FWS) Here I Am Lord * Sending Forth

3 * Congregational Response (FWS #2164) Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving we ll be a living sanctuary for you. Postlude Sonatina in G Ludwig von Beethoven, Aiden Gibson, cello and Andrew Gibson, viola arr. Samuel Applebaum Opportunity for Fellowship After worship, you are invited to Fellowship Hall where everyone is encouraged to gather for refreshments and continue our spirit of celebration. Approximately 15 minutes after the end of the service, all who are willing and physically able are encouraged to gather at the Tower Entrance to help unload the truck that carried our camp supplies to and from the camp. With the help of many, this task is accomplished so much faster. Thanks, in advance, to so many of you who will help again this year! * All who choose may stand Head Usher Andy Harmon; Assistant Head Usher Brian Semivan; Ushers Chris Christopher, Mike Dabney; PA Operator Merrill Milewski; Fellowship Time Hosts Joyce Negrich, Ken Burton, Dan Holcomb, Bonnie Barber, Karen Parke; Mug Ministry Team Angela Johnson, Elsie Consolacion, Megan Bell The flowers in front of the Altar are in celebration of Chris Marsh s birthday given by Cathy and John Marsh. The flowers in front of the pulpit are in celebration of Barbara Simmons birthday given by Margaret and Al Simmons. The flowers in front of the lectern wish a Happy Birthday to our mom, Josephine Beach, given with love by your three daughters, Nancy, Marcia, and Janice and their families. This Week s Prayer Concerns Prayers for our church family: Jean MacIntyre; The Dombrowski Family; Michael Sharpe; Dan Holcomb; Bruce Baker; Vel Lowman; Virginia Hassberger; Shirley Shafer; Patti Koerner; Bonnie Barber; Joe Gardner; Karen Parke; The Skelton Family; Dick Bryan; Audrey Russell; The Kubacki Family; Ken Zryd; Cathy Marsh; Anna Cline; Elsa Reynolds; Dian Wurdock Prayers for our extended family: Michelle Matthee; Sophia Courtney; Jerry Bosacker; Michael & Marilynn Tovarez; Cora Yee; Chuck Roberts; Louise Yee; Jessica Peck; Rev. Sam Seizert; Ed Cline; Jim & Nora Smith; Rachel McClain; Jody Baker; Fred Cady; Kelly Haley; Mark Hedrick; Kirk Munzinger; Mary Springstead; Dave Stewart; Patti Merte; Mary Moore; Lisa Preckel; Charles Halsig Hospitalized: Cordelia Rose Dombrowski, Children s Hospital Hospitalized: Marie Dunstan, Royal Oak Beaumont Hospitalized: Dorthella Kreger, Troy Beaumont Homebound Member of the Week: Mary Tata

4 Welcome to Royal Oak First We are glad you chose to worship the Lord with us this morning. If you are visiting with us, we invite you to stop by the table in the Narthex where you will find information about us. Please come again! Our Nursery/Preschool is located on the third level (Room 304) near the balcony. Pagers are available for parents leaving their little ones in our care. Large print hymnals, bulletins, and portable speakers for the hearing impaired may be obtained from an usher. Prayer request cards are available in the pew racks. Please fill out the card and place it in the offering plate or in the church office. Your request will be prayed for this week. Free parking is available each Sunday morning in the Royal Oak parking structure located across the street from our parking lot. Street parking on the north side of Seventh and around the corner on Lafayette is designated Handicapped Parking. Printed copies of Rev. Hice s sermons are available in the church office (at no charge) and in both pdf and audio format on our web site ( CD s of the 11 am worship service are available from the office for $2.00. The mission of Royal Oak First United Methodist Church is to be an inclusive Christian community in the heart of Royal Oak serving God, one another, and the world. STAFF Senior Pastor... Rev. John H. Hice Office Administrator... Katrina Davis Saturday Worship Leader... Anthony Saunders Office Assistant... Sam Garrett Pastor of Visitation... Rev. Bob Goudie Congregational Care Assistant... Peggy Gill Director of Christian Ed & Youth... Heather Nowak Nursery Attendant... Kim Roman Director of Music/Organist... Alayna Young Kitchen Supervisors... Marie Dunstan, Shirley Harris Youth/Children s Choir Director... Jennifer Semivan Building Manager... Fred Bowden Bookkeeper... Laurie O Donnell Sunday Custodian... Partner Church: Eiguliai United Methodist Church in Kaunas, Lithuania... Rev. Rosita Januskeviciute

5 Calendar for the Week Sunday, August 2 9:15 am Arise! Worship... Parlor 11:00 am Worship... Sanctuary Summer Sunday School Small Dining Room (1-5) Nursery & Preschool Room :00 pm Fellowship Time... Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Debtors Anonymous... Small Dining Room Monday, August 3 9:30 am Crafty Ladies... Breakfast at National 5:00 pm Web Team... Sr. Pastor s Office 7:00 pm Soul Stretch Yoga... Chapel Tuesday, August 4 10:00 am Weight Loss as a Spiritual Journey... Parlor 12:00 pm AA... Youth Room 6:30 pm Pre-Work Area Meeting... Parlor 7:20 pm Education Work Area Conference Room; Finance Parlor; Ignite & Care Library; Missions Parlor; Stewardship Room #303; Trustees Small Dining Room; Worship & Music Chapel; SPRC Sr. Pastor s Office 8:25 pm Church Council... Parlor Wednesday, August 5 10:00 am Program Staff Meeting... Sr. Pastor s Office 10:30 am Parent/Tot Yoga... #304 12:00 pm Full Staff Meeting... Parlor 6:30 pm Building Improvement Committee... Parlor 7:00 pm Soul Stretch Yoga... Chapel Thursday, August 6 5:30 pm AA... Youth Room 8:00 pm Al-Anon... Youth Room Alateen... Preschool Room #303 Friday, August 7 Angelus Choir Tour... Lake Louise Retreat Center Saturday, August 8 Angelus Choir Tour... Lake Louise Retreat Center and Petoskey 5:30 pm Saturday Evening Worship... Parlor