Worship Service July 28, 2024

Order of Service

Gathering-Lighting the Christ Candle                           

Call to Worship                                                                             Phillip Hawkins/All

The foolish say, “There is no God!  We are alone, on our own.”
We gather to declare the glory of God in our lives.
The foolish say, “It is your life; you are accountable to no one.”
We gather, strengthened by the Spirit,

     trusting that Christ dwells in our hearts.
The foolish say, “Everything I have is mine; I owe nothing to anyone.”
We gather to praise the One who calls us to serve others in love.

~ written by Thom Shuman (2006)

Response to the Call:                     To God Be the Glory                            UMH 098

Welcome, Greeting, Service Introduction                                  Phillip Hawkins/All

Opening Prayer                                                                   Rev. Cindy Lunsford

Hymn of Praise:                       Now Thank We All Our God                        UMH 102

Affirmation of Faith                  Apostles’ Creed UMH 881                 Sheri King/All                                 Gloria Patri                                                                                                      UMH 71

OFFERING OF OURSELVES

Worship with Our Tithes & Offerings                            Cynthia Black instrumental

              Dedication & Offertory                                              Rev. Warren Lunsford

             Doxology                                                                                   UMH 095 

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise him, all creatures here below;

praise him above, ye heavenly host;

praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  Amen

Life of the Church                                                         Phillip Hawkins (see bulletin)

Mission Moment

Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer                                Rev. Warren Lunsford/All

Centering Song:                              Holy Ground                                 Steve Hawkins

PROCLAMATION

Prayer of Illumination                                                                                Gary Seiler

God of mercy, you promised never to break your covenant with us.

In the midst, of the multitude of words in our daily lives,
     speak your eternal Word to us,
that we may respond to your gracious promises

     with faithfulness, service, and love. Amen.

Psalm Reading                                 Psalm14             UMH 746                Gina Elrod

Scripture                                        John 6:1-21                         Rev. Warren Lunsford

Message/Scripture      Genie in a Bottle / Ephesians 3:14-21     Rev. Cindy Lunsford

GOING FORTH WITH CHRIST

Closing Hymn                              I Surrender All                                         UMH 354

Commissioning & Benediction                                                Rev. Warren Lunsford

Depart to Serve, caring for others, as we truly serve God