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Worship Ministry

 

 

 

             Easter Sunday photos
                        March 23, 2008
                          

 

         Confirmation Class 2007
            Sunday - May 13, 2007

 


     Come and Worship

May 4, 2008


Welcome to our worship


Phil updates plans for Stewardship Champaign


Call To Worship read by Carol


Responsive Reading led by Carol


Gospel Lesson read by Rev. Thomas


Barbara talks to the children about mission projects


Sermon by Rev. Thomas,
"Waiting On God - The essence of Spiritual Life"


Senior Choir sings, "Break This Bread" by Natalie Sleeth

Celebration of Holy Communion


Preparation


The Table is ready


Come and be served


The Benediction

April 27, 2008


Welcome to our worship


Introit by Chapel Chimes, "Jacob's Ladder", Peggy A. Thompson


Call To Worship led by Claire


Choral Anthem, "How God to Sing Your Praises", arr. A. Lovelace


First Reading read by Claire


Gospel Lesson read by Pastor Steve


VBS leaders invite the children to the beach here at church this Summer - Signup now, July 28 - August 1


Morning message by Pastor Steve, "Alone? Never!"


Give a blanket to Church World Service
to honor Mom on Mothers Day


Merrillee Ringers play, "With Joyful Hearts", Barbara B. Kinyon


The Benediction

April 20, 2008


Welcome to our worship


The Call To Worship led by Christianne


Choral Anthem, "This Is the Day the Lord Has Made"  M. Hayes


The First Reading read by Christianne


The Gospel Lesson read by Pastor Steve


Pastor Steve talks with the children about their gift to Unity House


The morning message by Pastor Steve


The laying on of hands as we commission Carolyn,
NYAC delegate,  who will attend
The United Methodist General Conference


Offertory: "O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus"  J. Bartsch


The Benediction
 

April 13, 2008


Welcome to our worship


Call To Worship led by Cindy


Choral Anthem, "I Will Serve the Lord All My Days"
Sharon on piano and Meghan on flute


First Reading read by Cindy


Gospel Lesson read by Pastor Steve


Pastor Steve talks with the children


Morning message by Pastor Steve, "Shepherd in Sheep's Clothing"


Phil leads us in the Stewardship Champaign Kick-Off


The Benediction
 

April 6, 2008


Welcome to our worship


The Call to Worship led by Jessy


Processional hymn, "Christ Is Alive"


Jessy reads the First Reading


Pastor Steve reads the Gospel Lesson


Youth Choir sings, "How Majestic is Your Name"


Pastor Steve talks with the children


Morning Message by Pastor Steve, "Escapist Theology"


Kathy Jerin speaks on "Native American Ministries Sunday"

Celebration of Holy Communion

Preparation for Holy Communion


Senior Choir, "Come, Risen Lord" from Lord's Supper by G. Briggs


The Table is ready - Come and be served


The Benediction

March 30, 2008


Welcome to our worship


The Call to Worship led by Dot


Senior Choir sings, "Day of Arising" Carl Schalk


The First Reading read by Dot


The Gospel Lesson read by Pastor Steve


Pastor Steve talks with the children


Morning Message by Pastor Steve, "Right Place, Right Time"


The Benediction

Easter Sunday - March 23, 2008

Additional Easter photos at link above


He Is Alive

Sunday - March 16, 2008


Welcome to our worship


Bell Processional and Processional Hymn by Jubilate Bells
Choir and Congregation, "All Glory Laud, and Honor"


The First Reading read by Janet


Palms Liturgy read by Pastor Steve


Pastor Steve talks with the children


Offertory, "Sonatine" Marcel Tournier - Megan Sesma on Harp


Special offering by Senior - Gabriel Faure's Requiem


with Organ - Harp and Voice


The Benediction

Sunday - March 9, 2008


Welcome to our worship


Prelude played by Jubilate Ringers, "Dona Nobis Pacem"


Call to Worship read by Elizabeth


Liturgical Dancers, "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross"
accompanied by organ and choir


First Reading read by Elizabeth


Gospel Lesson read by Pastor Steve


Pastor Steve talks with the children

Message / Mission Report
from Biloxi, Mississippi

Carol stands with home owner in Biloxi where she
spent a week with the New York Annual Conference,
Volunteers in Mission team
working on this home and other projects.


 


Carol reports the the congregation on her
experiences with the NYAC's VIM team in
Biloxi, Mississippi

 


Pastor Steve welcomes Cornelius into our church on
transfer from Princeton UMC as Lay Leader, Kim looks on.


Choral Offertory, "JS Bach Chorale 'Come Sweetest Death,
Come Soothing Rest'" organ arr. Virgil Fox


The Benediction