Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Worship Service
February 8, 2026 | 11:00 am
Ephesians 4:1–7
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
Rev. Brenda Brooks Alexander, preaching
Welcome
Rev. Jenn Pick, Associate Pastor
Opening Prayer
Organ Voluntary: “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether”
Edwin T. Childs, arranger
Peggy Graff, organist
*Call to Worship
One: God’s grace is always moving—before us, beside us, within us—drawing us toward new life.
All: We bring our tangled places, trusting that love can reweave them into beauty.
One: Transformation is not instant but continual, a holy work of mercy stitching us together.
All: We open our hearts to the mending, renewing Spirit of God.
One: May kindness, humility, and forgiveness pattern our living.
All: Artist of Grace, shape us. Form us. Transform us into reflections of your love. Amen.
*Hymn 545: “The Church’s One Foundation” (verses 1, 2, 4, 5)
Sacrament of Baptism
Canon Eloise Watts, daughter of Caroline and Marshall Watts.
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 Canon Eloise, 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
New Member Vows
Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate Pastor
*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.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7
Tracey Smith, lay reader
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Series: Weave: The Art of Believing Together
Rev. Brenda Brooks Alexander, Associate Pastor
Pastoral Prayer
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: “Here, I am Lord”
Craig Courtney, arranger
Choral Union
Thomas Williams, director
*Doxology 95
*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: “Will You Come and Follow Me?”
Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?
*Postlude: “Praise to the Lord”
David Cherwien arranger
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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 February will support Dimentia Friendly Fort Worth.
The flowers in the sanctuary are in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Gathering.
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