Worship

8th Grade Confirmation Sunday

This Sunday we recognize our 8th grade students who have gone through the Onward Bound program and have made the committment to become members of this First United Methodist Church. Please join us in worship at 11:00 to support this important step in their lives.

Sunday School for 1st through 6th grade is cancelled at 11:00 as we encourage those children to come to worship and experience the 8th Grade Confirmation service.

Location: 
DGFUMC - Sanctuary
Date: 
Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 11:00am

Sunday Worship

Sunday, April 29, 2012
Third Sunday of Easter
Confirmation Sunday
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
Walking Psalm 23
Scripture: 
Psalm 23

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
Walking Psalm 23
Scripture: 
Psalm 23
Music: 

Chancel Choir

FUMC 4

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.

This morning we will be welcoming our New Members into the congregation. The service will be followed by a reception for the New Members in the Parlor.

11:00am

Worship Service

Confirmation Service
Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Scripture: 
Micah 6:6-8
Isaiah 40:28-31
Romans 12:1-2
Matthew 5:13-16
Music: 

Chancel Choir

FUMC 4

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music performed by the Chancel Choir. 

This Sunday we recognize our 8th grade students who have gone through the Onward Bound program and have made the committment to become members of this United Methodist Church.

Sunday School for 1st through 6th grade is cancelled, we encourage those children to come to worship and experience the 8th Grade Confirmation service.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, April 22, 2012
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
An Easter Blessing
Scripture: 
Luke 4:36b-48

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

A Little Jazz Cantata
Music: 

Chancel Choir performing their Spring Cantata featuring "Songs of Faith" by Paul Basler and "A Little Jazz Mass" by Bob Chilcott, directed by Diane Hires and accompanied by Pattie Barnes. Special guests include: Gary Greene on horn, Nils Higdon on drums, Tim Ipson on bass, and Stuart Seale on piano.

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.

11:00am

Worship Service

A Little Jazz Cantata
Music: 

Chancel Choir performing their Spring Cantata featuring "Songs of Faith" by Paul Basler and " A Little Jazz Mass" by Bob Chilcott, directed by Diane Hires and accompanied by Pattie Barnes. Special guests include: Gary Greene on horn, Nils Higdon on drums, Tim Ipson on bass, and Stuart Seale on piano.

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the beginning of the service to hear a special children's sermon, after which they leave to join Sunday School.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, April 15, 2012
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Beyond Belief
Scripture: 
John 20:19-31

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Beyond Belief
Scripture: 
John 20:19-31
Music: 

Chapel Choir and The Chancel Ringers

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Beyond Belief
Scripture: 
John 20:19-31
Music: 

Chapel Choir and The Chancel Ringers

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the beginning of the service to hear a special children's sermon, after which they leave to join Sunday School.

"Sweet Recipes" from the Spring Tea

April 11, 2012 - 8:46am
Spring Tea

The "Sweet Recipes" Booklet, created from recipes donated by those who attended the Spring Tea 2012 are available for pick up!

If you attended the tea there is no charge. Extra booklets are available for a $2 donation for anyone interested in purchasing one.

You can pick up your copy in the office during the week or on Sundays in the Parlor between services.

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 8, 2012
8:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Rev. Jim McDonald
Scripture: 
Mark 16:1-8
Music: 

Chapel Choir

A celebration of Christ’s Resurrection and the promise of eternal life and a time to remember that Jesus came to heal and provide hope to all.

The service will take place in the Sanctuary.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Rev. Jim McDonald
Scripture: 
Mark 16:1-8
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Brass Ensemble

A celebration of Christ’s Resurrection and the promise of eternal life and a time to remember that Jesus came to heal and provide hope to all.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Rev. Jim McDonald
Scripture: 
Mark 16:1-8
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Brass Ensemble
Angel Choir

A celebration of Christ’s Resurrection and the promise of eternal life and a time to remember that Jesus came to heal and provide hope to all.

Good Friday

Friday, April 6, 2012
7:30pm

Service of Tenebrae

Music: 

Chancel Choir

In stillness, and darkness, we remember Jesus’ death. The Chancel Choir will lead our meditations, and there will be readings and prayers from a variety of traditions and sources.

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, April 5, 2012
6:00pm

Come-and-Go Communion

This is an opportunity to partake in a re-creation of the Last Supper as you gather at the table in small groups to share the body and blood of Jesus. There will also be time for hand and/or foot washing, plus meditation in "The Garden".

The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

How long you spend is up to you. The atmosphere is one of quiet reflection.

All are welcome.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, April 1, 2012
Palm Sunday
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
The Unexpected King
Scripture: 
Philippians 2:5-11

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
The Unexpected King
Scripture: 
Philippians 2:5-11
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Kate Pringle and Abby Uhlar, soloists

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.

11:00am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
The Unexpected King
Scripture: 
Philippians 2:5-11
Music: 

Chancel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the beginning of the service to hear a special children's sermon, after which they leave to join Sunday School.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, March 25, 2012
Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Just Before Jerusalem
Scripture: 
Mark 10:32-34; 46-52
Music: 

Gail Valentine and Michelle Waltmire, flute

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Just Before Jerusalem
Scripture: 
Mark 10:32-34; 46-52
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Guest Director, Brett Goad

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
Just Before Jerusalem
Scripture: 
Mark 10:32-34; 46-52
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Guest Director, Brett Goad

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the beginning of the service to hear a special children's sermon, after which they leave to join Sunday School.

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