ORDER OF WORSHIP
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
43rd ANNIVERSARY HOMECOMING
Large print Hymnals, Bibles, bulletins, and hearing assistance aids are available in the
Narthex. Nursery Care provided.
*****Ushers will seat late arrivals.
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
SPECIAL MUSIC
UMH#95
*DOXOLOGY
The Acolyte
Besig and Price
Lord, Let Your Light Shine Down on Me
Bill Ridgley, Tom Taylor, and Terry Ridgley
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Please sign the registration pad. Visitors, please fill out the visitor cards)
*CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to thy name ascribe the glory, for
thy true love and for thy constancy.
P: Those who fear the Lord trust in the Lord; He is their helper and
their shield.
L: O praise the Lord.
ALL: Amen.
*OPENING HYMN
How Firm a Foundation (v. 1, 2 & 5)
UMH#529
*****
UNISON PRAYER
Your faithfulness and steadfast love surround us, O God, providing a
shield against whatever would harm us. Jesus Christ has come to show us
your way, and has delivered us from death to walk humbly with you. We
gather this day to sing your praises and to hear your commandments.
Look with favor on us as in Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
*****
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
arr. Stephenson
Open Our Eyes, Lord/Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord
Handbell Choir
THE WORD FOR THE CHILD IN EACH OF US
Then God Made Me and You
John and Carter Rogers
John Carter
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
A LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE, PENITENCE AND HOPE
ANTHEM
arr. Emerson
Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel
Sanctuary Choir
READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE
(Insert)
Isaiah 51:1 - 8, page 681 O.T.
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
ANTHEM
Soon and Very Soon
Gospel Choir
Freddie Payton, Director and Esther Lyons, accompanist
SERMON
Bishop Kenneth L. Carder
The Rock from Which You Were Hewn
*INVITATIONAL HYMN
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
UMH#140
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING
*HYMN OF DEPARTURE
UMH#672
God Be with You till We Meet Again (v. 1)
THE ACOLYTE CARRIES THE FLAME INTO THE WORLD
POSTLUDE
Flourish
(*Please stand with your heart.) (UMH: United Methodist Hymnal)
Young
Participating in this morning’s services:
Acolyte – Kenny Lang and Kai Lang
Lay Reader – Jacquee Strawther
Ushers – Judy Ann Lee and Delores Ford
Homecoming Celebration – Lovingly provided by the Homecoming
Committee, Fairhaven’s Congregation,
family, friends and guests.
Flowers – Provided by the Homecoming Committee.
Bulletin Cover – Created by Ingrid Gooch.
OUR CHRISTIAN OPPORTUNITIES:
Sunday, September 11
10:30am
Worship Service
11:30am
Homecoming Celebration
FAIRHAVEN
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Reverend J.W. Park, Minister
Julia Outhwaite, Music Director
September 11, 2011
OFFICE HOURS
Pastor: Rev. J.W. Park, Monday thru Thursday from 9:30-12:30.
Please call before you come to see him. After office hours please leave a
message on voice mail. In case of emergency call 410-599-7926.
Church Secretary: Liz Carrick, Tuesday thru Thursday from 9:00-12:00.
The church office will be closed when Montgomery County Schools are closed
for holidays and due to inclement weather.
Office phone number: 301-330-5433
Church email: fairhavenumc@gmail.com
Church web site: fairhavenumc.net
Church address: 12801 Darnestown Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878