Worship Bulletin 9.3.23

The Gathering Lyrics

Pre-song
All The People Said Amen

You are not alone if you are lonely
When you’re feeling frail, you’re not the only
We are all the same in need of mercy
To be forgiven and be free
It’s all you got to lean on
But thank God, it’s all you need

And all the people said Amen, whoa, oh-oh
And all the people said Amen
Give thanks to the Lord, for his love never ends
And all the people said Amen

If you’re rich or poor, well, it don’t matter
Weak or strong, we know love is what we’re after
We’re all broken, but we’re all in this together
God knows we stumble and fall
And he so loved the world he sent his son to save us all

And all the people said Amen, whoa, oh-oh
And all the people said Amen
Give thanks to the Lord, for his love never ends
And all the people said Amen

Blessed are the poor spirits who are torn apart
Blessed are the prosecuted and the pure in heart
Blessed are the people lonely for another start
For this is a kingdom, the kingdom of God

And all the people said Amen, whoa, oh-oh-oh
And all the people said Amen
Give thanks to the Lord, for his love never ends
And all the people said Amen

And all the people said Amen, whoa, oh-oh-oh
And all the people said Amen
Give thanks to the Lord, for his love never ends
And all the people said Amen
And all the people said Amen

Oh Our Lord

Oh, oh, oh, our Lord! Oh, oh, oh, our Lord!!
How majestic is Your name in all the Earth

We behold the rising sun
The earth awakes, Your hope has come
We look to You, we long for You, oh Lord

We behold the breaking dawn
The light that shines over everyone
We look to You, we long for You, oh Lord

Oh, oh, oh, our Lord! Oh, oh, oh, our Lord!
How majestic is Your name in all the Earth

We behold the falling rain
Like waters rise, flood this place
We reach for You, we cling to You, oh Lord!

Oh, oh, oh, our Lord! Oh, oh, oh, our Lord!
How majestic is Your name in all the Earth

Oh Your name is a light in the darkness
Oh Your name is the word of truth
Oh Your name, oh Your name
[Repeat]

Dancing On The Waves

I’m standing at your door
My heart is calling yours
Come fall into My arms
You’re weary from it all
Been running for too long
I’m here to bring you home

I’m reaching out, I’ll chase you down
I dare you to believe how much I love you now
Don’t be afraid, I am your strength
We’ll be walking on the water, dancing on the waves

Look up and lift your eyes
The future’s open wide
I have great plans for you, oh, yes, I do
Your past is dead and gone
Your healing has begun
I’m making all things new, oh

I’m reaching out, I’ll chase you down
I dare you to believe how much I love you now, oh
Don’t be afraid, I am your strength
We’ll be walking on the water, dancing on the waves

Dancing on the waves
Can you see us just dancing?

I set every star into place
So you would remember My name
I made it all for you
You are My masterpiece
You are the reason I sing
This is My song for you
Every star in the sky
I set every star into place
So you would remember my name
I made it all for you (My love, My love)
You are My masterpiece
You are the reason I sing
This is my song for you

I’m reaching out, I’ll chase you down
Come on, I dare you to believe how much I love you, oh, I love you
Don’t be afraid, know that I am your strength
We’ll be walking on the water, dancing on the waves
Oh, we’ll walking on the water, dancing on the waves

Traditional Worship Bulletin

Traditional Service
September 3, 2023 | 11:00 am

“Words from the Wise”
Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7a, 9-13
Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate Pastor preaching
Rev. Lance Marshall – Senior Pastor

Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Brenda Brooks Alexander, Associate Pastor

Prelude: “Festive Prelude on Italian Hymn”
Albert Travis, arranger
Dr. Beverly Howard, guest organist

*Call to Worship
Thomas Williams, Director of Music and Worship Arts
One: Thank you, God, for the gift of worship;
All: and for the many ways we share your love.
One: Your grace brings us together in community;
All: understanding how our lives depend upon others.
One: We are grateful for the integrity of all who labor;
All: May we be mindful of their needs, and grateful for their faithfulness. Amen.

*Hymn 61: “Come Thou Almighty King”
1. Come, thou almighty King,
help us thy name to sing,
help us to praise!
Father all glorious,
o’er all victorious,
come and reign over us, Ancient of Days!

2. Come, thou incarnate Word,
gird on thy mighty sword,
our prayer attend!
Come, and thy people bless,
and give thy word success;
Spirit of holiness, on us descend!

3. Come, holy Comforter,
thy sacred witness bear
in this glad hour.
Thou who almighty art,
now rule in every heart,
and ne’er from us depart, Spirit of power!

4. To thee, great One in Three,
eternal praises be,
hence, evermore.
Thy sovereign majesty
may we in glory see,
and to eternity love and adore!

*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

Faith Like a Child
Amber Shive, Children’s Ministries Assistant

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7a, 9-13
Kimberly Bird, lay reader
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.

Sermon Series: Words From the Wise
Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate Pastor

Service of Holy Communion

Hymnal pages 12-13

Invitation

Confession and Pardon

The Great Thanksgiving

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)

Serving the Bread and Cup

Offertory: “Give Me Jesus”
Mark Patterson, arranger
Quamon Fowler, saxophone
Sylvia Bonniwell, solo
Choral Union
Thomas Williams, director

*Doxology

*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: “Let There Be Peace on Earth”
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.
With God our Creator, children all are we.
Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now,
With every step I take let this be my solemn vow:
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.

*Postlude: “Song of Joy”
Christopher Boodle, 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!

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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 September will support Dementia Friendly Fort Worth.

The Sanctuary flowers are given in loving memory of Monty Moncrief by his wife, Jan Moncrief.

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