Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Worship Service
September 22, 2024 | 11:00 am
Do Unto Others
1 Corinthians 12:12-26
Rev. Lance Marshall
Senior Pastor
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor, preaching
Welcome
Rev. Zhenya Gurina Rodriguez, PhD, Associate Pastor
Choral Voluntary: “No Time”
Susan Brumfield, arranger
Adoramus Chamber Choir
Alison Haygood, director
Opening Prayer
Choral Call to Worship “Christ has broken down the wall”
*Call to Worship
One: We are accepted as we are.
All: Through God’s power, all is reconciled;
One: Cast aside your doubts and fears.
All: Peace and love are freely offered here.
*Passing of the Peace
*Hymn 540: “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”
1. I love thy kingdom, Lord,
the house of thine abode,
the church our blest Redeemer saved
with his own precious blood.
2. I love thy church, O God!
Her walls before thee stand
dear as the apple of thine eye,
and graven on thy hand.
3. For her my tears shall fall,
for her my prayers ascend,
to her my cares and toils be given,
till toils and cares shall end.
4. Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
her sweet communion, solemn vows,
her hymns of love and praise.
5. Sure as thy truth shall last,
to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield,
and brighter bliss of heaven.
*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.
**Please be seated
Faith Like a Child
Amber Shive, children’s ministries staff
Ministry Moment: United Methodist Women
*Hymn: “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”
1. We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord;
We are one int he Spirit, we are one in the Lord;
And we pray that all unity will one day be restored.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
2. We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand;
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand;
And together we’ll spread the news that God is in our land.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
3. We Will work with each other, we will work side by side;
We will work with each other, we will work side by side;
And we’ll guard human dignity and save human pride.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
4. All praise to the Father, from whom all things come;
And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son.
And all praise to the Spirit who makes us one.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
Natalie McElroy, lay reader
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Series: Do Unto Others
Rev. Phyllis Barren, 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: “Zion’s Walls”
Aaron Copland, composer
*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: “Christ Has Broken Down the Wall”
We will tear down the wall
We will tear down every wall
God has called us one and all
Christ has broken down the wall.
*Postlude: “How Firm a Foundation”
Gordon Young, arranger
The altar flowers today are given by UMW in memory of the members who have passed away in the past year. They were cherished members who will be deeply missed.
Rita Baker – March 5, 1952 – July 23, 2024
Ida Black – July 15, 1913 – May 22, 2023
Virginia Bradfield – September 5, 1930 – November 30, 2023
Gaye Fuller – December 13, 1933 – September 4, 2023
Helen Horah – September 15, 1924 – October 23, 2023
Bettye McDaniel – August 3, 1933 – January 11, 2024
Shirley Armour – June 9, 1933 – July 24, 2024.
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