Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Worship Service
September 21, 2025 | 11:00 am
Christ @ Work
Mark 10:35-45
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor Preaching
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
Welcome
Kylie Campbell, Director of Youth Discipleship
Opening Prayer
Orchestra Voluntary: “You are My All in All”
Clydesdale, arranger
*Call to Worship
One: In a world chasing power and status, Christ calls us to a different path.
All: Whoever wants to be great must become a servant.
One: Jesus showed us that true leadership comes not from control, but from compassion.
All: He came not to be served, but to serve; and calls us to do the same.
One: The world honors titles and authority.
All: But in God’s kingdom, we lead through love, humility, and service. Let us worship the Servant Savior, who became least so that we might be made whole. Amen.
*Hymn 181: “Ye Servants Of God”
*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.
Sacrament of Baptism
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
Wyatt Hamel Wilson, son of Casey Hamel-Wilson and Jack Wilson
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 Wyatt Hamel, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
Ministry Moment: United Methodist Women
Anne Paup, President of United Methodist Women
Faith Like a Child
“Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries
*Hymn: “Make Me A Servant”
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45
Joy Brandon, lay reader
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Series: Christ @ Work
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Offertory: “A Servant’s Blessing”
Patti Drennan, arranger
Choral Union
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: “We are Called” refrain
We are called to act with justice,
we are called to love tenderly,
we are called to serve one another,
to walk humbly with God.
*Postlude: “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
Franklin Ritter, arranger
Peggy Graff, organist
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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 or registering online.
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 the First Street Methodist Mission clothing bank.
The Sanctuary Flowers are given in loving memory of my sister, Janet Kirby, for her birthday, by Sharon Wynn.
The Flowers in the Narthex are given by Anne & Henry B. Paup in honor of UMW Sunday.
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