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Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Worship
July 11, 2021
“What Does ‘Jesus’ Mean in Hebrew?”
Matthew 1:18-21
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Pastor
Please silence your cell phone as we prepare our hearts and minds for worship.
Welcome
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Pastor
Prelude: “All Things Bright and Beautiful”
Carol Troutman Wiggins , arranger
Arthur Busby, violin
Peggy Graff, piano
Choral Call to Worship
*Call to Worship
Nancy Fisher, Director of Stewardship
One: Jesus you are by many names
All: You are known as Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Immanuel, Messiah
One: but there is only one that your mother called you, your friends called you, and we call you still
All: We call you Jesus, the Christ.
One: Jesus means God is Salvation
All: You are our salvation. Amen.
*Hymn 57: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (verses 1, 2, 3, 7)
*Affirmation of Faith 883
Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate
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
Edward Gerard Hackett, III, son of Virginia and Edward Hackett, Jr.
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 Edward Gerard, 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 Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries
Hymn: Jesus Loves the Little Children
Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world,
every nation, every race, all are held in his embrace,
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Announcements
Offertory: “This Is My Father’s World”
Elaine Hagenberg, arranger
Choral Union
Arthur Busby, violin
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.
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “What Does ‘Jesus’ Mean in Hebrew?”
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)
*Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Hymn 500: “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” (verses 1, 5)
*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: “Emmanuel”
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel.
God with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.
*Postlude: “Praise Him! Praise Him!”
Mary McDonald, arranger
Notes from FUMCFW
Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth — we are so glad that you are worshiping with us today!
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Every one dollar bill placed in the black offering boxes (located at each entrance) will go directly to help the First Street Methodist Mission.
The Sanctuary flowers are in loving memory of Michael Patison by his wife Margaret.
“Faith Like a Child” is our FUMCFW children’s sermon for young worshipers of all ages.
Interested in joining FUMCFW? Want more information? Join us for in-person Pastries with the Pastors (minus the pastries) April 11, 11:00 am. For more information contact Lisa Helm at lhelm@myfumc.org.
GROW is the perfect place to get to know others, as well as have discussions about how scripture is meaningful and relevant in everyday life.
6:30 – 7:30 pm | Room 350 & Zoom
To register and for more information click here.
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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 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!