Traditional Worship
May 16, 2021

Veneration
Matthew 25:31-36
Dr. Tim Bruster, Senior Pastor

Welcome
Dr. Tim Bruster, Senior Pastor

Prelude: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Heinrich Fleisher, arranger
Peggy Graff, organist
Acolyte: Henry Holman

Choral Call to Worship

*Call to Worship
Rev. Linda McDermott, Associate Pastor
One: Come to worship Jesus Christ, Alpha and Omega, the one who is, who was, and is to come.
All: We come to worship the one who rules justly.
One: Come to worship Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the ruler of the kings of the earth!
All: We come to worship Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords! To him be the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever! Amen.

*Hymn 157: “Jesus Shall Reign” (stanzas 1, 3, 5)

*Affirmation of Faith 883
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
Wynne Elizabeth Evans, daughter of Sterling and Robert Evans
Jack Whitney Neal, Emma Maye Neal, and Penn McCue Neal,
triplets of Lauren and Whitney Neal

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 Wynne Elizabeth, Jack Whitney, Emma Maye, and Penn McCue, 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.

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-36
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.

Announcements

Offertory: “Like a River in My Soul”
Tom Osiek, composer/Dan Forrest, editor

Sermon: Veneration

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 463: “Lord, Speak to Me” (stanzas 1, 2, 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: “Go Walk With God”
Go walk with God in all you do, and may God’s love bring joy to you.
May gifts of peace fill all your days, and may God’s truth guide you always.

*Postlude: “Lift High the Cross”
John Leavitt, arranger

Notes from FUMCFW

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 clicking on the attendance button or leaving a comment on Facebook.

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.
Wednesdays | 9:00 – 10:00 am | Room 350
10:00 – 11:00 am | In-person
6:30 – 7:30 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!