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At First United Methodist Church, Mays Landing, NJ, the order of our service is printed in the bulletin that you receive as you arrive for worship. The services outlined below are based on bulletins from a typical Sunday.

Text for most of the prayers and responsive readings are printed in the bulletin.

Typical Sunday Morning Service

Musical Prelude
Inviting background music as people gather.
Announcements
Hear news about current happenings.
Passing of the Peace
Shake hands with your neighbors.
Call to Worship
Responsive reading.
Precious Moments Children's Message
A lesson for the kids (during Sunday School season).
Hymn
Everyone joins in song; accompanied by piano or organ.
Opening Prayer
A brief conversation with God; in unison.
Silent Prayer of Confession / Words of Hope
Talk silently with God and receive His grace.
Scripture Reading
Hear the word of God.
Offering
Ushers present the collection plate.
Doxology / Prayer of Dedication
The people praise God for blessings.
Hymn
Everyone joins in song; accompanied by piano or organ.
Prayers of the People / Lords Prayer
Pastor leads the people in prayer.
Scripture Reading
Hear the words of God.
Message
Words of enlightenment from the Pastor.
Hymn
Everyone joins in song; accompanied by piano or organ.
Blessing and Dismissal
Some final words from the Pastor.
Closing
A brief hymn sung by all.