Worship Bulletin 10.3.21

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Traditional Worship Service
October 3, 2021 | 11:00 am
“An Unlimited Partnership”

First in the series
Our Community of Faith
1 Corinthians 3:4-11, 21-23
Dr. Tim Bruster, Senior Pastor

Welcome
Dr. Tim Bruster, Senior Pastor

Prelude: “Trumpet Tune No. 1”
S. Drummond Wolff, arranger
Peggy Graff, organ
Taylor White, trumpet

*Call to Worship
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor
One: Around the world people gather to break bread and pour wine.
All: We gather with them in heart and mind.
One: Around the world the broken body is made whole.
All: As part of that body we join in its unity.
One: Around the world the Banquet of God is prepared for the table.
All: We, who share in the banquet, come eagerly to be fed.
One: Let us worship together, let us share God’s bounty.
Let us pray…

*Hymn 559: “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” (vv. 1, 2, 4)

*Affirmation of Faith 883
Dr. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez, Associate Pastor
We are not alone, we live in God’s world.
We believe in God:
who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new,
who works in us and others by the Spirit.
We trust in God.
We are called to be the church:
to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others,
to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope.
In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us.
We are not alone.
Thanks be to God. 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
Reagan Cantey Ferchill, son of Kathleen and Edward Ferchill

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 Reagan Cantey, 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 (11:00)
Mister Mark, Director of Children’s Ministries

*Hymn: “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:4-11, 21-23
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.

Sermon: “An Unlimited Partnership”

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)
Special Music: “It is Well With My Soul”
Philip P. Bliss, arranger
Arnold Rawls, tenor

Announcements
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Pastor

Offertory: “Bread of the World”
Mark Burrows, arranger
Choral Union
Thomas Williams, director

*Doxology

*Invitation to Christian Discipleship

*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: “Go to the World”
Go to the World! Go into all the Earth.
Go preach the cross where Christ renews life’s worth,
baptizing as the sign of our rebirth,
Alleluia. Alleluia.

*Postlude: “Suite of Marches for Trumpet and Organ I. Maestoso”
Michel Rondeau, arranger

 

Notes from First Church:

Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth — we are so glad that you are worshiping 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.

“Faith Like a Child” is our children’s sermon developed for young worshippers of all ages.

In addition to your regular contribution, every one dollar ($1) bill placed in the offering plate during the month of October will support the clothing bank.

The Sanctuary flowers are in honor of Charlene & Mel Burdorf’s birthdays.

Join us for GROW Bible Study:
Wednesdays
10:00 – 11:00 am
Room 350
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Room 350 & Zoom

To register and for more information click here.

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Discipleship is the process of being shaped by the Holy Spirit through spiritual practices to become more like Jesus. Healthy Plate Discipleship uses a variety of practices to help you more faithfully follow Jesus Christ. Try all six areas to grow strong in faithful discipleship. Learn more at fumcfw.org/healthyplate.

Worship
Gathering to focus onGod together

Serve
Being God’s people in the world

Give
Putting God first in all things

Learn
Discovering and understanding who God is

Play
Enjoying the good life God gives

Pray
Talking and listening to God’s direction

Are you new?

If you would like to find your Worship Plus One, we would love to visit with you and help you explore the FUMCFW groups or ministries of special interest to you! Finding your Worship Plus One will help you meet others, build relationships, and grow stronger in your faith.

For details, please email Lisa Helm (lhelm@myfumc.org), Director of Welcoming Ministries or Dr. Mike Marshall (mmarshall@myfumc.org), Associate Pastor of Leadership Development — and be sure to include your phone number in your email!