Worship Bulletin 6.26.22

Traditional Worship Bulletin

Traditional Service
June 26, 2022 | 9:30 am
Dr. Bruster’s Retirement Sunday

“A New Chapter”
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Dr. Tim Bruster and Rev. Lance Marshall
Co-Senior Pastors

Welcome & Announcements
Dr. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez, Associate Pastor

Prelude: “Rigaudon”
André Campra, composer
Peggy Graff, organist

*Call to Worship
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor
One: One: Come to Christ, that living stone, rejected by the world, but in God’s sight chosen and precious.
All: We have responded to God’s call, and seek to be built into a spiritual house, a living reminder of God’s presence on earth.
One: Once we were no people, but now we are God’s people, Called out of darkness into God’s marvelous light.
All: Blessed be your name, O God, our Redeemer. By your mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Amen

*Hymn 578: “God of Love and God of Power”
God of love and God of power,
grant us in this burning hour
grace to ask these gifts of thee,
daring hearts and spirits free.

Refrain:
God of love and God of power,
thou hast called us for this hour.

We are not the first to be
banished by our fears from thee;
give us courage, let us hear
heaven’s trumpets ringing clear.

Refrain

All our lives belong to thee,
thou our final loyalty;
slaves are we whene’er we share
that devotion anywhere.

Refrain

God of love and God of power,
make us worthy of this hour;
offering lives if it’s thy will,
keeping free our spirits still.

Refrain

*Affirmation of Faith 883
Rev. Linda McDermott, 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

Faith Like a Child
“Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries

*Hymn 555: “Forward Through the Ages”
Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine;
gifts in differing measure,
hearts of one accord,
manifold the service,
one the sure reward.

Refrain:
Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine.

Wider grows the kingdom,
reign of love and light;
for it we must labor,
till our faith is sight.
Prophets have proclaimed it,
martyrs testified,
poets sung its glory,
heroes for it died.

Refrain

Not alone we conquer,
not alone we fall;
in each loss or triumph
lose or triumph all.
Bound by God’s far purpose
in one living whole,
move we on together
to the shining goal.

Refrain

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Senior Pastor
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.

Sermon: “A New Chapter”
Dr. Tim Bruster, Co-Senior 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: “Salvation Is Created”
Pavel Chesnokov, composer
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.

*Choral Benediction: “Gaelic Blessing”
John Rutter, composer

*Postlude: “Toccata” (from Symphony for Organ No. 5)
Charles-Marie Widor, 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!

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 worshipers of all ages.

In addition to your regular contribution, every one dollar ($1) bill placed in the offering plate during the month of May will support start-up kits.

The Sanctuary flowers are given in honor of Thane Arther & Bill Boyd by Daria Alvarez.

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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

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If you would like to find your Worship Plus One, we would love to visit with you and help you explore the First Church 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!

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