Kemble Memorial UMC
Rev. Dr. Larry Oksten - Pastor
Amy Flynn - Director of Music
19 South Broad St.
Woodbury, NJ 08096
April 19th, 2026
Worship – 9:30 a.m.
We Gather
Prelude: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Alleluia (H. Willan)
Greeting
Opening Prayer
Opening Hymn: UMH #368 My Hope is Built
Call to Worship:
L: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
ALL: God has given us a new beginning, A living hope.
L: Life is not always easy.
We carry things. We face trials. We walk through hard moments.
ALL: But even there… We rejoice
L: Because even when we don’t see him, we love him.
ALL: Even when we can’t quite name what God is doing, we trust
L: So come, Come as you are.
ALL: Come with your questions, your hopes, your burdens, your joy.
Let’s worship God together
We Grow
Kids’ Corner
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Sharing in Peace
Offering
Doxology: UMH #95
Communion
Communion Song: Communion (A. Guilmant) (arr. Asper)
Communion Prayer
Scripture: 1 Peter 1: 3-9
Song of Preparation: Child of God (Mark Miller) Chuck Delcamp
Message : What does the fire reveal ?
Song of Response : UMH #362 Nothing But the Blood
We Go
Benediction
Postlude: Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow (J.C. Bach)
Important Notes:
Women’s Bible Study 10 am Tuesdays
Special Charge Conference - May 3rd 10:45
Scholarship applications will be available from the church office or from Jill Magill as of April 17, 2026. Completed applications are due back on or before May 24, 2026 and must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Scholarship Committee.
The Altar Flowers:
In loving memory of my wife Charlotte By: Jim Johnson
In loving memory of Mary Super By: Bunny Wilson
A birthday memory for Margaret H. Jorrett By: The Green Family
Coffee Hour: We would love for you to sign up to take a turn at Coffee Hour. Your support helps make this after worship gathering possible. Thank you!!
Please email or call the office if you would like to set up any type of meeting or visit to the church during the weekday.