Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Worship Service
August 9, 2026 | 11:00 am
Psalm 84: 1-11 and Romans 12:9-13
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Mike Marshall, preaching
Prelude: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty ”
John Behnke, arranger
Dr. Beverly Howard, guest organist
Welcome
Rev. Brenda Brooks Alexander, Associate Pastor
Opening Prayer
*Call to Worship
One: The love of God shines like the sun,
All: steady, generous, and near.
One: Its warmth softens what has grown cold
All: and awakens life within us.
One: Come, receive this radiant love
All: and carry its warmth into the world. Amen.
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn 384: “Love Divine All Loves Excelling”
New Member Vows and Baptism
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
*Affirmation of Faith 881
Rev. Brenda Brooks-Alexander, Associate Pastor
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.
Faith Like a Child/Blessing the Backpacks
“Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries
*Hymn 181: “Ye Servants of God ”
Scripture: Psalm 84:1-11 and Romans 12:9-13
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Series: Summer of Wonder
Rev. Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate 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: “Draw the Circle”
Mark A. Miller, composer
Summer Choir
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: UMH 733 “Marching to Zion (Refrain)
We’re Marching to Zion,
beautiful, beautiful Zion;
we’re marching upward to Zion,
the beautiful city of God”
*Postlude: “Jubilation”
Jason Payne, composer
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Notes from First Church
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In addition to your regular contribution, every one-dollar ($1) bill placed in the offering plate for the month of August will support the Food 4 Kids program.
The Sanctuary Flowers are given in loving memory of Jan Snell Dixon by Michael Dixon & Family.
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