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Passing of the Peace and Silent Prayer
*Call to Worship Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall want for nothing.
In meadows of green grass the LORD lets me lie down.
The LORD leads me to waters of peace,
and renews life within me.
For the sake of God's name,
the LORD guides me in the right path.
Even though I walk through a valley as dark as death
I fear no harm, for you are with me
and your rod and staff comfort me.
You spread a banquet before me in the presence of my
enemies, you bathe me in oil and my cup runs over.
Oh, how your goodness and mercy fill my life;
and my home is with the LORD forever!
Lead Me, Guide Me
(Refrain) Lead me, guide me, along the way,
for if you lead me, I cannot stray.
Lord, let me walk each day with thee.
Lead me, O Lord, lead me.
I am weak and I need thy strength and power
to help me over my weakest hour.
Help me through the darkness thy face to see,
Lead me, O Lord, lead me. (Refrain)
Help me tread in the paths of righteousness,
Be my aid when Satan and sin oppress.
I am putting all my trust in thee.
Lead me, O Lord, lead me. (Refrain)
I am lost if you take your hand from me,
I am blind without thy Light to see,
Lord, just always let me thy servant be.
Lead me, O Lord, lead me. (Refrain)
God Will Make a Way
God will make a way where there seems to be no way.
He works in ways we cannot see.
He will make a way for me.
He will be my guide, hold me closely to His side.
With love and strength for each new day,
He will make a way. He will make a way.
Show Me Your Ways
Show me Your ways that I may walk with You.
Show me Your ways, I put my hope in You.
The cry of my heart is to love You more,
To live with the touch of Your hand, stronger each day, show me Your ways.
Telling the Story of God's Love and Grace
1 John 3:16-24 page 240 in the pew Bible
(This is the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God)
Grace Alone
Ev'ry promise we can make, ev'ry prayer and step of faith,
Ev'ry difference we will will make is only by His grace
Ev'ry mountain we climb, ev'ry ray of hope we shine,
Ev'ry blessing left behind is only by His grace.
(chorus) Grace alone which God supplies,
strength unknown He will provide.
Christ in us, our Cornerstone,
we will go forth in grace alone.
Ev'ry soul we long to reach, ev'ry heart we hope to teach,
Ev'rywhere we share His peace is only by His grace.
Ev'ry loving word we say, ev'ry tear wipe away,
Ev'ry sorrow turned to praise is only by His grace. (chorus)
Let It Be Said of Us
Let it be said of us that the Lord was our passion
That with gladness we bore ev'ry cross we were given;
That we fought the good fight, that we finished the course
Knowing within us the pow'r of the risen Lord.
(chorus) Let the cross be our glory and the Lord be our song.
By mercy made holy, by the Spirit made strong.
Let the cross be our glory and the Lord be our song
'Til the likeness of Jesus be through us made known.
Let the cross be our glory and the Lord be our song.
Let it be said of us: we are marked by forgiveness,
We were known by our love and delighted in meekness.
We were ruled by His peace, heeding unity's call,
Joined as one body that Christ would be seen by all. (chorus)
Nothing Can Trouble
Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten.
Those who seek God shall never go wanting.
Nothing can trouble, nothing can frighten.
God alone fills us.
Telling the Story of God's Love and Grace
John 10:11-18 pages 103-104 in the pew Bible
(This is the Word of the Lord, Thanks be to God)
The Good Shepherd
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
"No one takes it from me; I give of my own accord."
Thank you, Lord.
Thanksgiving and Communion
(Please bring offering to the altar as you come forward for Communion)
(*Congregation Standing)
FRIEND OF THE WEEK
Hamilton has a number of members who are unable to regularly attend worship. This week's friends is:
Grace's mom - Mrs. Lois Pugh
118 West End McKenzie, TN 38201
Please reach out in prayer, with cards, a visit,
or a phone call.
SUPERMARKET GIFT CARD PROGRAM
You can do your regular weekly shopping and help the church at the same time! Purchase supermarket gift cards from the church, and the church gets a small percentage of your purchase. Shop Rite, Foodtown and Pathmark gift cards are available for purchase on Sunday morning between services in the Fellowship Hall or at the church office (M-F, 8:30 AM -1:30 PM).
See or call Garry Smith (732) 681-4419
with any questions.
RED BIRD MISSION
For any adults (age 25 & older) and youth interested in going on the Kentucky Red Bird Mission trip on July 1st- July 8th, please see Bret or contact the church office immediately. The $100 deposit is due no later than May 14th.
GAP LOCAL MISSIONS For all GAP Kids and Youth interested in going on the Local Mini Missions - your deposits are due no later than June 4th. If you have any questions, please see Bret or call the church office.
MOTHER & DAUGTHER BANQUET Wednesday, May 17th at 6:30 PM. Entertainment by The Dancers Workshop and a delicious dinner from Hincks. Tickets will be on sale in the church lobby on April 30th and May 7th or see Pat Fleming. The cost is $7.00 for an adult and $4.00 a child.
CHURCH COUNCIL
Per the requirements of 2004 Book of Discipline - a Special Church Conference for the sole purpose of electing one member to the SPRC, one member to the Board of Trustees, an Alternate Member to the Annual Conference, one at-large member to the Church Council, a Chair for the Memorial Committee, and voting to recommend a candidate for ordained ministry. No other business will be transacted during this conference.
This meeting will be held on May 16th at 7:30 PM
COMMUNION OFFERING Our special Communion Offering will be given to NEAR (Neptune Emergency Assistance Relief).
The Needs of God's Children
Please use this daily in your personal devotions and prayers each day.
Family & Friends in Need
4/23 Al, Christine & Rob, Michael & Michelle, Ritz family, Dawn Ciaramella, Lori Frye, Bill & Rhea Bomberger, Nancy & John, Debbie & Pat, Grace & family, Warren, Youth Group, Confirmation class, Josephine DiGuilmi, Mattie & family, Joanna, Jeffy, Walter A. Ruby, Walter E. Ruby,. Provence family, Ann Dermond, Maxine & Earl Zea, Mary Beth, Grace & Dennis, Alysha & Samara, Charles, Lewis, Bret Wilson 4/30 The Hubbard-Smith family, Gil Schwarz, Amadio Nardini, Lois Pugh, Katie V, Laurie, Adelade Harmon's family, Dick & Helen, Parents & family of Vets, Youth Group, Amanda, Mike, Matt Hayduk, K.C., Linda, Marc Roland, Rod, Charles, Lewis, Sammy, Rosemary, Yotka family, Sean Sims, Chris, Chelsea, Carly, Colin, Mr. Zoppi, Christine & Rob, Michael & Michelle, Eileen, Adrianne & Chuck, Rob, Nicole, Jim Reynolds, Reynolds family, Donna McKnight
Our Missionaries
The Neighborhood Center, Compassion International, Madonna House, ASLAN Coastal Habitat for Humanity, Red Bird Mission, Stephanie & Kim Crutchfield, The Mercy Center, Ranch Hope, C.H.A.N.T., Rich and Rebecca Nichols, Our Father's Persistent Love.
Our Community
The People of Neptune and Wall Townships; The Churches of Neptune - their people and their pastors;
Our Nation & World
The leaders of all our nations; the women & men in the armed services; the people and leaders of Afghanistan & Iraq; the people of Haiti; the people of West Africa; Pakistan; El Salvador; the Phillipines; and the Gulf states.
Our Church
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar; The Rev. Diane Koob; the mission and ministry of Hamilton; Pastor Bruce and family; our church leaders & members; Pastor Joel and family.
To be responsible in our praying, we will keep the names on the prayer list for two weeks. Please resubmit the name(s) if there is a continued need.
Our Common Prayer
Almighty God, shield of the oppressed, hear us as we pray for the friendless and the lonely, the tempted and the unbelieving. Be merciful to those who suffer, in body or in mind, to those who are in danger or distress, and who have suffered loss. Let your love surround the infirm of the aged. Be especially near to those who are passing through the valley of death. May they find eternal rest, and light at evening time; Hear our prayer Lord for......
This Week's Worship Scriptures
Psalm 22:25-31; Acts 8:26-40; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
WELCOME
In the name of Jesus Christ, we welcome you and invite you to continue to join us for worship and ministry in the weeks to come. It is our prayer that you will be blessed and strengthened by the Holy Spirit in our time together. Please use the attendance pads to provide us with a record of your presence and indicate any way we can be of assistance to you and your family.
SERVING YOU TODAY
Greeters: Chelsea Richard & Kyle Sawicki
Acolyte: Zechariah Hubbard
Worship Leader: Nicole Tilton
Communion Assistants
Bret Cowell Alice Tamarro
Lizzy Toth Robby Toth
A Nursery is available for newborn children - age 2.
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP
Attendance: 9 AM - 112 11 AM - 55
Tithes & Offerings: $4,195
Total received as of April 30, 2003 - $68,330
Needed for ministry through June 30, 2006 - $135,000
CHURCH STAFF
Ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ:..The People of Hamilton
Hamilton's Lay Leader:...............................Holly Beekman
Director of Children &Youth Ministries..................Bret Cowell
Administrative Assistant:...............................Tina DeChiara
Minister of Visitation:.....................................Larry Dellett
Minister of Outreach/Mission:............The Rev. Bruce Hoffman
Director of Music:...............................Grace Pugh Hubbard
Minister of Senior Adult Care.........................Mary Jane Perry
Sexton:..................................................James Robinson
Sunday School Superintendent:.............................Dee Strollo
Resident Bishop of New Jersey:...............Sudarshana Devadhar
Northern Shore District Superintendent:....The Rev. Diane Koob
Pastor of the Hamilton United Methodist Church:..................
................................The Reverend Joel Daniel Hubbard, III
Office Phone: (732) 922-2069 Hours 8:30AM -1:30PM, Mon.-Fri.
e-mail: hamumc1@verizon.net fax: 732-922-9277
Hamilton UMC Website: www.gbgm-umc.org/humc1
This Week at Hamilton
Sunday
Contemporary Worship, 9 AM
Traditional Worship, 11 AM
GAP Christian Education, 11 AM
Inquirer's Class, 5 PM
DISCIPLE I, 6 PM
DISCIPLE III, 6 PM
Thursday -
Daisy Troop, 5:30 PM
GAP Youth, 6 PM
Praise Band Rehearsal, 6 PM
Praise Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 PM
Monday -
Literacy Volunteers, 7 PM
Women of Prayer, 7 PM
Friday -
Tuesday -
DISCIPLE III, 9:30 AM
Griefshare, 6:30 PM
Hope Circle, 7:30 PM
Saturday -
Wednesday -
Men's Work Crew, 9 AM
GAP Kids, 5:30 PM
Liturgical Dance, 5:30 PM
Children's Choir, 6 PM
Boy Scouts, 7 PM
Finance Committee, 7:30 PM
Sunday -
Contemporary Worship, 9 AM
Traditional Worship, 11 AM
GAP Christian Education, 11 AM
Medi-Center, 2:15 PM
DISCIPLE I, 6 PM
DISCIPLE III, 6 PM
All music is used by permission, CCLI License #1476651
Children's Bulletins with clipboards and crayons are available in the back of the Sanctuary.
Headphones are available for use in the Hearing Impaired pews. Please see the ushers for assistance.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The basket on the altar is given with thanks and in honor of
Joe Valencia, for his dedication to the design and maintenance of the Hamilton website
Given by his friends at Hamilton
The pink carnation on the altar is in celebration of the birth of
Lydia Jean Ann Smith
Proud parents Jill and Garry Smith, brother and sister Adam and Hannah, Grandparents Virginia Stein Hubbard, Dot and Jim Fry, Dan and Marge Hubbard. Great-grandparents Mae Stein and Elsie Hubbard