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Traditional Worship Service
August 22, 2021 | 11:00 am
“Come See For Yourself”
Fifth in the series
Where No One Walks Alone
John 1:40-42
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Pastor
Welcome
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Pastor
Prelude: “O Sing to the Lord” (CANTAD AL SEÑOR)
Jeffrey Blersch, arranger
Peggy Graff, organist
*Call to Worship
Zhenya Gurina-rodriguez, Associate Pastor
One: In the midst of strife, God is with us!
All: Come, O Lord, and pour your word into our hearts.
One: In the anguish and grief of everyday living, God is with us!
All: Hear our cries, O Lord, and quiet our spirits!
One: Come, let us open our hearts and spirits to the Lord.
All: We come, with confidence and hope in the presence of God. AMEN.
*Hymn 173: “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”
*Affirmation of Faith 883
We are not alone, we live in God’s world.
We believe in God:
who has created and is creating,
who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh,
to reconcile and make new,
who works in us and others by the Spirit.
We trust in God.
We are called to be the church:
to celebrate God’s presence,
to love and serve others,
to seek justice and resist evil,
to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.
In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us.
We are not alone.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
*Gloria Patri 70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
**Please be seated
Sacrament of Baptism
Henry Patrick McElroy, son of Natalie and Trent McElroy
Baptismal Hymn 191: “Jesus Loves Me” (vs. 1)
Congregational Response
With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example
of Christ that Henry Patrick, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
Faith Like a Child
“Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries
*Hymn 580: “Lead On, O King Eternal”
Scripture: John 1:40-42
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Come See For Yourself”
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)
Announcements
Offertory: “We Are Not Alone”
Pepper Choplin, composer
Choral Union
Thomas Williams, director
Wes Griffen, percussionist
*Doxology 95
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Benediction
One: Our gathering will soon be ended. Where will we go, and what will we do?
All: We will go out to be God’s people in the world.
One: May grace, peace, hope, love, and joy forever accompany you. Amen.
*Congregational Benediction: “God Be with You Till We Meet Again”
God be with you till we meet again;
by his counsels guide, uphold you,
with his sheep securely fold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.
*Postlude: “Festive Voluntary”
Robert Lau, composer
Notes from First Church:
Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth — we are so glad that you are worshiping with us today!
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Every one dollar bill placed in the black offering boxes (located at each entrance) will go directly to help the First Street Methodist Mission.
The Sanctuary flowers are in loving memory of Michael Patison by his wife Margaret.
“Faith Like a Child” is our FUMCFW children’s sermon for young worshipers of all ages.
Interested in joining FUMCFW? Want more information? Join us for in-person Pastries with the Pastors (minus the pastries) April 11, 11:00 am. For more information contact Lisa Helm at lhelm@myfumc.org.
GROW is the perfect place to get to know others, as well as have discussions about how scripture is meaningful and relevant in everyday life.
6:30 – 7:30 pm | Room 350 & Zoom
To register and for more information click here.
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