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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.

8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Sunday Services

Announcements
Hear news about current happenings.
Passing of the Peace
Shake hands with your neighbors.
Hymn
Everyone joins in song; accompanied by piano or keyboard.
Call to Worship
Responsive reading.
Opening Prayer
A brief conversation with God; in unison.
Prayers of the People
Pastor leads the people in prayer.
Offering / Prayer of Dedication
Ushers present the collection plate.
Scripture Reading
Hear the words of God.
Message
Words of enlightenment from the Pastor.
Lord's Supper & Prayer
Holy Communion; includes the Lord's Prayer.
Hymn
Everyone joins in song; accompanied by piano or keyboard.
Blessing and Dismissal
Some final words from the Pastor.

10 a.m. Sunday Service

Announcements
Hear news about current happenings.
Passing of the Peace
Shake hands with your neighbors.
Musical Prelude
A time of quiet meditation.
Hymn
Everyone joins in song; accompanied by organ.
Call to Worship
Responsive reading.
Opening Prayer
A brief conversation with God; in unison.
Silent Prayer of Confession / Words of Hope
Talk silently with God and receive His grace.
First Scripture Reading
Hear the word of God.
Special Music
Listen to an anthem sung by the choir.
Presentation of Tithes and Offering
Ushers present the collection plate.
Doxology / Prayer of Dedication
The people praise God for blessings.
Hymn
Everyone joins in song; accompanied by organ.
Morning Prayer / Lords Prayer
Pastor leads us in prayer.
Second Scripture Reading
Hear the word of God.
Message
Words of enlightenment from the Pastor.
Hymn
Everyone joins in song; accompanied by organ.
Blessing and Dismissal
Some final words from the Pastor.
Closing
A brief hymn sung by all.