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.