The Gathering Lyrics
Sing Wherever I Go
Sing wherever I go
All my life, all I know
God’s been good, good to my soul
Mountain high, valley low
I’m gonna sing wherever I go
Said all my life, all I know
God’s been good, good to my soul
Mountain high, valley low
I’m gonna sing wherever I go
God is for me, He’s not against me
I will hold to the plans He has for me
When I’m broken, He will fix me
I will call on the name of the Lord
Said all my life, all I know
God’s been good, good to my soul
Mountain high, valley low
I’m gonna sing wherever I go
He’s my heart song in my sorrow
He’s my hope and my strength for tomorrow
And when the storms rise all around me
I will call on the name of the Lord (here we go)
All my life, all I know
God’s been good, good to my soul
Mountain high, valley low
I’m gonna sing wherever I go
Said all my life, all I know
God’s been good, good to my soul
Mountain high, valley low
I’m gonna sing wherever I go
I got joy, joy, joy
Deep in my soul
I will sing, sing, sing
Wherever I go
All my life, all I know
God’s been good, good to my soul
Mountain high, valley low
I’m gonna sing wherever I go
All my life, all I know
God’s been good, good to my soul
Mountain high, valley low
I’m gonna sing wherever I go
Heart of God
I know you’re hurtin’, I can see it in your eyes
So pull back the curtain and take off your disguise
Whoever told you, you ain’t worth the fight
The cross tells a story that’ll change your mind
‘Cause there’s only love in the heart of God
No room for shame in His open arms
There’s beauty from ashes, so come as you are
And there’s only love in the heart of God
Come, prodigal children, it’s never too late
Run home to the Father, let Him clothe you with grace
And bury your burdens, break free from your fear
Step out of the shadows, there’s no judgment here
There’s only love in the heart of God
No room for shame in His open arms
There’s beauty from ashes, so come as you are
And there’s only love in the heart of God
No, He’s not sittin’ there shakin’ His head
Writin’ you off, leavin’ you lost
He’s not sittin’ there shakin’ His head
Wishin’ He’d never went to that cross
He’s not sittin’ there shakin’ His head
Writin’ you off, leavin’ you lost
He’s not sittin’ there shakin’ His head
He went to that cross, He went to that cross
‘Cause He loves you so much
Ooh-ooh, yeah
There’s only love in the heart of God
No room for shame in His open arms
He makes beauty from ashes, so come as you are (come as you are)
‘Cause there’s only love in the heart of God (heart of God)
No room for shame in His open arms
There’s beauty from ashes, so come as you are (come as you are)
‘Cause there’s only love in the heart of God (heart of God)
‘Cause there’s only love in the heart of God
Here’s My Heart
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Speak what is true
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Speak what is true
I am found, I am Yours
I am loved, I’m made pure
I have life, I can breathe
I am healed, I am free
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Speak what is true
‘Cause I am found, I am Yours
I am loved, I’m made pure
I have life, I can breathe
I am healed, I am free
‘Cause You are strong, You are sure
You are life, You endure
You are good, always true
You are life breaking through
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Speak what is true
Here’s my life Lord
Here’s my life Lord
Here’s my life Lord
Speak what is true
Speak what is true
‘Cause You are more than enough
You are here, You are love
You are hope, You are grace
You’re all I have, You’re everything
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Speak what is true
Here’s my life Lord
Here’s my life Lord
Here’s my life Lord
Speak what is true
Speak what is true
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Here’s my heart Lord
Speak what is true
Speak what is true
Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Service
July 23, 2023 | 11:00 am
“Words from the Wise”
Proverbs 1:1-7
Rev. Lance Marshall
Senior Pastor
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor
Prelude: Prelude on “SLANE”
Craig Phillips, arranger
Peggy Graff, organist
*Call to Worship
Rev. Brenda Brooks Alexander, Associate Pastor
One: Who among you is seeking the wisdom of God?
All: We long to hear God’s Word spoken to our hearts.
One: Who among you is seeking God’s bright and holy truth?
All: We long to learn the ways of wisdom and righteousness.
One: Who among you is seeking a Spirit-filled life?
All: We long to live lives of holiness and light.
One: God grants God’s wisdom generously to all who ask.
Come near, people of God!
All: Let us worship in wisdom and truth. Amen.
*Hymn 62: “All Creatures of our God and King” (verses 1-3, 5)
1. All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing,
O praise ye! Alleluia!
O brother sun with golden beam,
O sister moon with silver gleam!
O praise ye! O praise ye!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. O brother wind, air, clouds, and rain,
by which all creatures ye sustain,
O praise ye! Alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
ye lights of evening, find a voice!
O praise ye! O praise ye!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
3. O sister water, flowing clear,
make music for thy Lord to hear,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
O brother fire who lights the night,
providing warmth, enhancing sight,
O praise ye! O praise ye!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
5. All ye who are of tender heart,
forgiving others, take your part,
O praise ye! Alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
praise God and on him cast your care!
O praise ye! O praise ye!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Affirmation of Faith 881
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. 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
Madelyn Fay Dupre, daughter of Katie and Scott Dupre
Brett Walker Biering, son of Taylor and Joshua Biering
Baptismal Hymn 191: “Jesus Loves Me” (vs. 1)
Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Congregational Response
With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example
of Christ that Madelyn Fay and Brett Walker, 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
Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate Pastor
*Hymn 382: “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”
1 Have thine own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Thou art the potter,
I am the clay.
Mold me and make me
after thy will,
while I am waiting,
yielded and still.
2 Have thine own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Search me and try me,
Savior today!
Wash me just now, Lord,
wash me just now,
as in thy presence
humbly I bow.
3 Have thine own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Wounded and weary,
help me I pray!
Power, all power,
surely is thine!
Touch me and heal me,
Savior divine!
4 Have thine own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Hold o’er my being
absolute sway.
Fill with thy Spirit
till all shall see
Christ only, always,
living in me!
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Series: Words from the Wise
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
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)
Offertory: “You Are Mine”
David Haas, arranger
MorningSong
Thomas Williams, director
*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: “Here I Am, Lord” (refrain)
Here I am, Lord. Is It I ,Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
*Postlude: “Trumpet Tune”
Charles Callahan, composer
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Notes from First Church
Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth – we are glad you’re here to worship with us today!
Please let us know you are here by filling out the attendance pad as it comes by.
Asterisks (*) indicate times when you are invited to stand as you are able.
In addition to your regular contribution, every one dollar ($1) bill placed in the offering plate for the month of July will support the rental assistance and mission clients.
Today’s flowers are given to thank God on the 50th Anniversary of the Wedding of Michael T. and Jane Mast Smith on July 21, 1973.
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