A Medley of Hymns Carillon Ringers. Here, we will rejoice as believers confess their faith in Christ.

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1 Royal Oak First United Methodist Church 320 W Seventh St Royal Oak, Michigan (248) Fax: (248) office@rofum.org Prelude April 24, :00 am Traditional Worship The People of God Gather 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. A Medley of Hymns Carillon Ringers Choral Offering I Will Enter His Gates (He Has Made Me Glad) Leona Von Brethorst Sam Garrett & Grace Huber * Call to Worship: A Celebration of Return to the ROFUM Sanctuary, Reborn Pastor: The time has come for this congregation of Christ s Holy Church, under God s leadership, to enter and dedicate this sanctuary after undergoing renovation. We re-consecrate this place for the ministry of God s Holy Word and Sacraments. Having provided refuge and comfort for God s people, we bless it to resume its use. We now end our short leave of this consecrated space, lifting up our hearts in thanksgiving for the gift it will be in years ahead. Blessed be the name of God, whose Word will be proclaimed within this hallowed place. Generations will pray their prayers and sing your praises here, may your Spirit bless countless worshipers. Our Lord s Supper will be celebrated here and nurture us through our journey in faith. Here, we will rejoice as believers confess their faith in Christ. Here, we will baptize our children and new believers and will mourn our dead. Here, new families will be created through marriage, exchanging vows to live in love. From within these walls many will go out to serve you in the world. As we re-enter this house continuing our shared journey of faith,

2 We lift our hearts, O God, giving thanks for the planners and workers who accomplished this work. The season of exile is now over and we re-enter these sacred walls, praying you will bless us with the renewing life of your Holy Spirit. Let our worship bless you and our efforts to reach the world for Christ be blessed by fruits of effective witness and life-giving mission. Grant that we grow and flourish in the strength of Jesus love. Amen. * Hymn #57 (UMH) O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing **** * Passing of the Peace * Fellowship Hymn Spirit Song (Hymnal #347) (please stand next to someone while we sing) Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs. (repeat) Welcome and Community Notes Musical Offering Why Me Lord? Kris Kirstofferson Bob Prud homme, bass Ritual of Friendship Time with Children Heather Nowak Dismissal to Sunday school will follow Time with Children. For those attending for the first time, parents should accompany children to the Narthex to meet the leaders and sign in. Following Worship, parents may pick up their children from their classrooms. Noisy Bucket Offering to support our partner church in Lithuania Moment for Mission Outreach Lunch Program and Crop Walk Carol Mayer Pastoral Prayer The People of God Speak and Listen to God Unison Prayer of the People God of captives and pilgrims, you brought your people home from despair and gave them a land of freedom and plenty. Look in mercy on us your servants, deliver us from the prison of selfishness and sin, and bring us home to justice, sharing, and compassion, the realm you promised all the world in Jesus Christ the Savior. Amen. From Revised Common Lectionary Prayers 2002 Consultation on Common Texts admin. Augsburg Fortress

3 Moments of Silent Prayer for Others and Ourselves Prayers for our church family: Chris Christopher; Ken Burton; Dori Bridson; Trudy Biskner; Mike Dabney; Cecelia Beachum; Dick Bryan; Vera Miller; Robin Richardson; Nancy Schuman; Mary Nahhat; Eileen Schroeder & Family; Mike Johnson; Gerald Elliot; Christina Smith; Gerald Burgess; Lisa Rye; Cathy Marsh; Anna Cline Prayers for our extended family: Charles Halsig; Marshall Dunlap; Marek Werda; Sherry and Christian Cliffmadden; Carl Gunnels; Joann Marion; Shelly Whipple; Erol Graeber; Loretta Bailey; Brenda Graber; Don Matson (son); Bill Bartley; Bill Kincannon; Denise Nelson; Rachel McClain Homebound Member of the Week: Mary Louise Forester Words of Assurance The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Choral Amen. * Hymn #715 (UMH) Rejoice, the Lord Is King The People of God Renew Commitment Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Old Time Religion Medley arr. Mark Hayes Sanctus Choir; Ben Smith, bass * The Doxology (Hymn #95) * Prayer of Dedication **** The People of God are Met by God s Word Scripture Joshua 3:7, 14-17; 4:8, 11, 14, The Lord said to Joshua, This day I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, so that they may know that I will be with you as I was with Moses... When the people set out from their tents to cross over the Jordan, the priests bearing the ark of the covenant were in front of the people. Now the Jordan overflows all its banks throughout the time of harvest. So when those who bore the ark had come to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests bearing the ark were dipped in the edge of the water, the waters flowing from above stood still, rising up in a single heap far off at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan, while those flowing toward the sea of the Arabah, the Dead Sea, were wholly cut off. Then the people crossed over opposite Jericho. While all Israel were crossing over on dry ground, the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, until the entire nation finished crossing over the Jordan. The Israelites did as Joshua commanded. They took up twelve stones out of the middle of the Jordan, according to the number of the tribes of the Israelites, as the Lord told Joshua, carried them over with them to the place where they camped, and laid them down there.

4 As soon as all the people had finished crossing over, the ark of the Lord, and the priests, crossed over in front of the people. On that day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they stood in awe of him, as they had stood in awe of Moses, all the days of his life. The people came up out of the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they camped in Gilgal on the east border of Jericho. Those twelve stones, which they had taken out of the Jordan, Joshua set up in Gilgal, saying to the Israelites, When your children ask their parents in time to come, What do these stones mean? then you shall let your children know, Israel crossed over the Jordan here on dry ground. For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan for you until you crossed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up for us until we crossed over, so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, and so that you may fear the Lord your God forever. (Translation: New Revised Standard Version) Sermon Crossing Jordan Rev. John Hice * Hymn #545 (UMH) The Church s One Foundation * Benediction The People of God are Sent into the World * Congregational Response (TFWS #2164) Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I ll be a living sanctuary for you. * Postlude Ritmo Dan Davison Chloe Johnson & Jennifer Semivan Opportunity for Fellowship Everyone is encouraged to join us in the Fellowship Hall. Come, greet one another in Christian fellowship and support. * All who choose may stand **** Late arrivals may be seated Liturgist Mary Lou Graeber; Head Usher Andy Harmon; Assistant Head Usher Brian Semivan; PA Operator Merrill Milewski; Information Center Host Kay LaCombe; Fellowship Time Hosts Mary Anne & Jim Tempest, Ruth Kalter; Mug Ministry Team Angela Johnson, Sue Buxton, Sandra Prokopp

5 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 Welcome Table in the back of our worship space where you will find information about us. Please come again! Large print bulletins may be obtained from an usher. 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 ( See ROFUM s website ( Church Life, Facebook, and the weekly Happenings flyer (available at weekly worship services) for events and announcements. Crossing Jordan Question for Reflection: How has God led you into new places in life? How have you responded? 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 Manager & Bookkeeper... Laurie O Donnell Pastor of Visitation... Rev. Bob Goudie Building Manager... Fred Bowden Royal Oak Police Chaplain...Rev. Chuck Sonquist Communications Secretary... Sam Garrett Congregational Care Assistant... Peggy Gill Nursery Attendant... Kim Roman Director of Music/Organist... Alayna Young Kitchen Supervisor... Shirley Harris Youth/Children s Choir Director... Jennifer Semivan Sunday Custodian... Jeff Kallmeyer Christian Ed & Youth Director/Saturday Worship Leader... Heather Nowak Partner Church: Eiguliai United Methodist Church in Kaunas, Lithuania... Rev. Rosita Januskeviciute Calendar for the Week

6 Sunday, April 24 9:00 am Arise! Worship... Sanctuary 9:15 am Bereans Class... Youth Room 10:00 am Angelus Choir Rehearsal... Room #403 11:00 am Worship... Sanctuary Nursery & Preschool #304; Crib Nursery Room #302; Pre-K/K #304; Sunday School (1-2) #405; Sunday School (3-5) #403 12:00 pm Fellowship Time... Fellowship Hall 12:30 pm Special Church Conference... Sanctuary 5:00 pm Youth Group... Youth Room 7:30 pm Choir Camp Meeting... Youth Room Monday, April 25 9:30 am Crafty Ladies... Youth Room 10:30 am Lunch Program Clothing Day... Chapel 7:00 pm BSA Troop Fellowship Hall Soul Stretch Yoga... Chapel Tuesday, April 26 10:00 am Bible Study... Parlor 7:00 pm Men s Basketball... Addams Elementary Wednesday, April 27 10:00 am Program Staff Meeting... Sr. Pastor s Office 12:00 pm Full Staff Meeting... Parlor 5:45 pm Holy COW... Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Confirmation Class... Youth Room Soul Stretch Yoga... Chapel 7:30 pm Motown Missions Informational Meeting... Fellowship Hall Thursday, April 28 11:00 am As We Gather Service... Parlor 6:30 pm Carillon Ringers... Room #301 7:30 pm Sanctus Choir... Choir Room Friday, April 29 9:30 am As We Gather Bible Study... Fellowship Hall Saturday, April 30 4:00 pm Saturday Afternoon Worship... Parlor