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Traditional Worship Service
September 12, 2021 | 11:00 am
“Opening Up Your Lives to Each Other”
First in the series
The First Big Step
1 Peter 4:8-11
Dr. Tim Bruster, Senior Pastor
Welcome
Dr. Tim Bruster, Senior Pastor
Prelude: “Slovanic Dance”
Antonin Dvořák, composer; Fritz Kreisler, arranger
Dace Sultanov, cello
Peggy Graff, piano
*Call to Worship
Felicia Moran, Clergy Intern
One: Here in this place, there are no strangers,
All: for all are welcome in God’s house.
One: Here in this worship, there is only acceptance,
All: for love is the language of faith.
One: Here in our lives, there are no divisions,
for God dwells in each of us.
All: Come, let us worship in unity and love.
*Hymn 181: “Ye Servants of God” (vv. 1, 2, 4)
*Affirmation of Faith 883
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-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
Madeline Reid Hegeler, daughter of Ward and Alicia Hegeler
Carlisle Ivy Kramer, daughter of Kevin and Lesley Kramer
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 Madeline Reid and Carlisle Ivy, 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, Director of Children’s Ministries
*Hymn 172: “My Jesus, I Love Thee”
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “Opening Up Your Lives to Each Other”
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)
Announcements
Ministry Moment
Linda Murphy, Director of First Street Methodist Mission
Offertory: “Sacrifice of Praise”
Taylor Davis, 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.
*Congregational Benediction: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”
Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,
the people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended, O now be extended
the fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching,
shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us
To work for God’s kingdom and answer the call.
*Postlude: “Prelude and Fugue in C Major” (BWV 553)
J. S. Bach, composer
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 August will support the sack lunch program.
The Sanctuary flowers are in memory of Jim Kent by Jean Kent and family.
Lance’s Daily Devotional and Prayer Meeting is at 9:00 am weekdays on Facebook Live.
Tim’s Daily Devotional arrives in your inbox early each morning and on our home page at fumcfw.org.
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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Serve
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Give
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Learn
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Play
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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!