Ada First United Methodist Church: Recent Episodes
Ada First United Methodist Church
This is the weekly audio version of the Ada First United Methodist Church worship service.
Ada FUMC is located in Ada, Ohio. Our worship services can also be live streamed each Sunday morning on YouTube and Facebook Live.
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Order of Worship
September 29, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 187 Rise, Shine, You People
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4: 10-13
Hymn of Grace: No. 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Holy Baptism: Bennett Lee Smith
Song: #611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (vs. 1, 3, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 15: 1-10
Message: Liturgy of the Ordinary: Losing the Keys
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 378 Amazing Grace (vs. 1-3, 6)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
September 22, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 139 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Scripture Reading: Psalm 19: 1-10
Hymn of Grace: No. 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6: 4-9 and Romans 12: 1-2
Message: Liturgy of the Ordinary: Making the Bed
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 382 Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
September 15, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 61 Come, Thou Almighty King
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1: 1-5
Hymn of Grace: No. 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 1: 4-11
Message: “The Everyday Sacred: Waking”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
September 8, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 399 Take My Life, and Let It Be
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5: 15-20
Hymn of Grace: No. 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 2: 10-12; 3: 3-14
Message: “Word vs. World”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 430 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
September 1, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 577 God of Grace, God of Glory
Scripture Reading: Psalm 46: 1-3, 8-11
Hymn of Grace: No. 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56
Message: “The Antidote to Exhaustion”
Special Music
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2202 Come Away with Me (vs. 1, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
August 25, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Bible Presentation
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2236 Gather Us In (vs. 1, 2, 4)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 71: 1-6
Hymn of Grace: No. 2009 O God Beyond All Praising
Blessing of the Backpacks
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 1: 4-10
Message: “Called Beyond Ourselves”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2130 The Summons (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
August 18, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 110 A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Scripture Reading: Psalm 86: 8-13
Hymn of Grace: No. 2009 O God Beyond All Praising
Welcoming a New Member
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 16: 13-20
Message: “A Question for Life”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 438 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
August 11, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3: 14-17
Hymn of Grace: No. 2009 O God Beyond All Praising
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5: 17-20
Message: The Bible Doesn’t Say That: “God said it, I believe it, that settles it”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 601 Thy Word is a Lamp
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
August 4, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 73 O Worship the King (vs. 1, 3, 4, 5)
Scripture Reading: James 2: 14-26
Hymn of Grace: No. 2009 O God Beyond All Praising
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5: 13-16
Message: The Bible Doesn’t Say That: “It’s just me, myself, and Jesus”
Special Music
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 568 Christ for the World We Sing
Benediction
Postlude
Give online at: http://www.adaumc.org/givenow*************************Order of WorshipJuly 28, 2024*************Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude************Call to WorshipOpening Hymn No. 117 O God, Our Help in Ages Past************Scripture Reading: Isaiah 25: 1-9Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)************Children's Moment************Scripture Reading: Romans 5: 1-11Message: The Bible Doesn’t Say That: “The Lord Helps Those Who Help Themselves”************Special Music************Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow************Pastoral PrayerClosing Hymn No. 369 Blessed Assurance************BenedictionPostlude*************
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Order of Worship
July 21, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 61 Come, Thou Almighty King
VBS Highlight Video
VBS Lessons and Songs
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9
Message: "It Starts With Me"
VBS Thank You
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Song: VBS Theme: On Our Way To Mars
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
July 14, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (vs. 1, 2, 3, 5)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 103: 8-12
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Colossians 2: 8-14
Message: The Bible Doesn’t Say That: “Forgive and Forget”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
July 7, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 200 Tell Out, My Soul
Scripture Reading: Romans 8: 3, 9-18
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 7: 1-5
Message: The Bible Doesn’t Say That: “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin”
Special Music
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 549 Where Charity and Love Prevail
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
June 30, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 101 From All That Dwell Below the Skies
Scripture Reading: Psalm 46: 1-11
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 10: 6-13 and 2 Corinthians 12: 7b-10
Message: The Bible Doesn’t Say That: “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 534 Be Still, My Soul
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
June 23, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 88 Maker, in Whom We Live
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 30: 11-20
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Romans 8: 18-28
Message: The Bible Doesn’t Say That - “Everything Happens for a Reason”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
June 16, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 577 God of Grace and God of Glory
Scripture Reading: Psalm 69: 7-18
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 10: 24-39
Message: “Contrast and Clarity”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 377 It Is Well with My Soul
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
June 9, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 139 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Scripture Reading: Mark 2: 23-28
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 3: 1-6
Message: “Rules, Rest, Relationship”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 395 Take Time to Be Holy
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
May 26, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 569 We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 6: 1-8
Hymn of Grace: No. 389 Freely, Freely
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: John 3: 1-17
Message:“Who Will Go For Us?”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 593 Here I Am, Lord
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
June 2, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2236 Gather Us In (vs. 1, 2, 4)
Scripture Reading: Matthew 22: 1-14
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 14: 12-24
Message: “All Are Invited to This Table”
Special Music
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 617 I Come with Joy (vs. 1, 3, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
May 12, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 213 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Scripture Reading: Luke 24: 44-53
Hymn of Grace: No. 389 Freely, Freely
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Acts 1: 1-11
Message: “Up, Up, and Away”
Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2241 The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
May 5, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 101 From All That Dwell Below the Skies
Scripture Reading: John 15: 9-17
Hymn of Grace: No. 389 Freely, Freely
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: 1 John 5: 1-6
Message: “How Shall We Love?”
Anthem
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2083 My Song Is Love Unknown (vs. 1, 2, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
April 28, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 98 To God Be the Glory
Scripture Reading: John 15: 1-8
Hymn of Grace: No. 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: 1 John 4: 7-19
Message: “Abiding Together”
Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 700 Abide with Me (vs. 1, 3-5)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
April 21, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 173 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Scripture Reading: Psalm 30
Hymn of Grace: No. 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: John 21: 1-19
Message: “Fishing In The Dark”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 707 Hymn of Promise
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
April 14, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 315 Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 34: 1-6
Hymn of Grace: No. 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: John 20: 19-31
Message: “Behind Locked Doors”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 302 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (vs. 1-3, 6)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
April 7, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 261 Lord of the Dance (vs. 1, 4, 5)
Scripture Reading: Luke 24: 13-32
Hymn of Grace: No. 527 Do Lord (vs. 1, 2, 5)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 24: 33-49
Message: “This is a joke, right?”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2282 I’ll Fly Away
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
March 31, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 322 Up From the Grave He Arose
Scripture Reading: Acts 10: 34-43
Hymn of Grace: No. 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 16: 1-8
Message: Resurrection Sunday: “He Is Going Ahead”
Choir Anthem
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 310 He Lives
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
March 24, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 278 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Scripture Reading: Zechariah 9: 9-10
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 21: 1-11
Message: Palm Sunday: “Your King Is Coming”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 280 All Glory, Laud, and Honor (skip vs. 2)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
March 10, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5: 1-12
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 7: 24-29
Message: Lent 4: “Calming the Storm”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 133 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
March 3, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2009 O God Beyond All Praising
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5: 1-12
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 7: 24-29
Message: Lent 3: “Building the Kingdom”
Bell Choir
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 110 A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
February 25, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Scripture Reading: Luke 4: 14-30
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 4: 31-40
Message: Lent 2: “The Healing Ministry”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 375 There Is a Balm in Gilead
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
February 18, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 61 Come, Thou Almighty King
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4: 14-16
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 1: 4-13
Message: Lent 1: “Baptism and Temptation”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 269 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
February 11, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 77 How Great Thou Art
Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 2: 1-12
Hymn of Grace: No. 200 Tell Out My Soul (vs. 1-2)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 9: 2-9
Message: "Growing Pains"
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 173 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
February 4, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 64 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9
Hymn of Grace: No. 200 Tell Out My Soul (vs. 1-2)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 8: 54-61
Message: Wesley Covenant Prayer: “Community and Commitment”
Choir Anthem
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 577 God of Grace and God of Glory
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
January 28, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Scripture Reading: Colossians 3: 12-17
Hymn of Grace: No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God (1, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6: 1-6
Message: Wesley Covenant Prayer: “Honor and Humility”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 399 Take My Life, and Let It Be
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
January 21, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 577 God of Grace and God of Glory
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31: 31-34
Hymn of Grace: No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God (1, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2: 1-10
Message: Wesley Covenant Prayer: “Surrender and Suffering”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 354 I Surrender All (vs. 1-4)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
January 14, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 451 Be Thou My Vision
Scripture Reading: Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18
Hymn of Grace: No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God (1, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 3: 1-20
Message: “Can you hear me now?”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2130 The Summons (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
January 7, 2024
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2: 1-11
Hymn of Grace: No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God (1, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 1: 4-11
Message: “A Baptism Epiphany”
Choir Anthem
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 187 Rise, Shine, You People
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
December 31, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 117 O God, Our Help in Ages Past (1, 4-6)
Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 37: 1-14
Hymn of Grace: No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God (1, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Romans 8: 6-11
Message: “Dancing with The Creator”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 261 Lord of the Dance
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
December 24, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 234 O Come, All Ye Faithful (vs. 1, 2, 3)
Scripture Reading: Luke 1: 26-38
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Hymn of Grace: No. 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 1: 46b-55
Message: “The Advent of Love”
Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 184 Of the Father’s Love Begotten
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
December 17, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 211 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Lighting of the Advent Candle: The Salyer Family
Hymn of Grace: No. 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Children's Moments
Children’s Christmas Pageant: “A Very Mixed Up Pageant”
Pastoral Reflection
Special Music: Children's Bell Choir
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
December 10, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude: Choir - The Winter Rose
Call to Worship
Choir: When Will He Come?
Lighting of the Advent Candle: Janet Roll and Connie Fleming
Choir: Advent Cry
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Children's Moment
Word and Song: Narrator and Choir
Every Valley, Carol of Remembrance, Lullaby to a Rose, The Rose Tree Carol, The Winter Rose (reprise)
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
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Order of Worship
December 3, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 200 Tell Out, My Soul
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 64: 1-12
Lighting of the Advent Candle
The Smith Family
Hymn of Grace: No. 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 13: 24-27, 32-37
Message: “In The Meantime”
Bell Choir
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 626 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Benediction
Postlude
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November 26, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 187 Rise, Shine, You People
Scripture Reading: Genesis 3: 1-10
Hymn of Grace: No. 102 Now Thank We All Our God (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: John 1: 9-14
Message: “The First Gospel”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 213 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Benediction
Postlude
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November 19, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 75 All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Scripture Reading: Psalm 103: 1-11
Hymn of Grace: No. 102 Now Thank We All Our God (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4: 4-13
Message: “Lasting Gratitude”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 96 Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship
November 12, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 100 God, Whose Love is Reigning o’er Us
(In Memory of Bishop William Grove)
Scripture Reading: Luke 10: 1-9
Hymn of Grace: No. 102 Now Thank We All Our God (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: John 15: 5-8, 16-17
Message: “Take The Kingdom With You”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2172 We Are Called
Benediction
Postlude
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November 5, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 90 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4: 7-11
Hymn of Grace: No. 102 Now Thank We All Our God (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: John 13: 31-35
Message: “Time is short. Love well.”
Choir Anthem
Holy Communion and Roll Call of The Saints
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2268 As We Gather at Your Table
Benediction
Postlude
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October 29, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Scripture Reading: Luke 12: 13-21
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 12: 22-34
Message: “Fear or Abundance”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
Postlude
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October 22, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 61 Come, Thou Almighty King
Scripture Reading: Psalm 66: 1-9
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Receiving New Members
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 17: 11-19
Message: “Come and See. Go and Show.”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 413 A Charge to Keep I Have
Benediction
Postlude
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October 15, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2087 We Will Glorify the King of Kings
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 6: 17-19
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 16: 19-31
Message: “Gates and Chasms”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 438 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord
Benediction
Postlude
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October 1, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2008 Let All Things Now Living
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 26-30
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2: 4-10
Message: “Mistaken Identity”
Chancel Choir
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 378 Amazing Grace (vs. 1-3, 6)
Benediction
Postlude
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September 24, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2009 O God Beyond All Praising
Scripture Reading: Revelation 3: 14b-15
Hymn of Grace: No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 9: 1-6, 57-62
Message: “Wherever. Whenever. Whatever”
Chancel Choir
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 154 I Surrender All (vs. 1, 3, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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September 17, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 168 At the Name of Jesus
Scripture Reading: John 3: 16-21
Hymn of Grace: No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 9: 23-27
Message: "What Are Your Qualifications?"
Chancel Choir
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 159 Lift High the Cross
Benediction
Postlude
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September 10, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2128 Come and Find the Quiet Center
Scripture Reading: Luke 9: 18-24
Hymn of Grace: No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 9: 57-62
Message: “DTR: Fan or Follower?”
Chancel Choir
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 581 Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
Benediction
Postlude
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September 3, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 92 For the Beauty of the Earth (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 26: 1-8
Hymn of Grace: No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Romans 12: 9-21
Message: "Show Your Work"
Special Music
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2223 They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Benediction
Postlude
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August 20, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Bible Presentation
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2236 Gather Us In (vs. 1, 2, 4)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 78: 1-8
Hymn of Grace: No. 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Blessing of the Backpacks
Scripture Reading: Judges 2: 6-12
Message: “They Need You!”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2130 The Summons (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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August 20, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 213 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 58: 1-12
Hymn of Grace: No. 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: John 2: 13-22
Message: “Flipping Tables”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 354 I Surrender All (vs. 1, 3, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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August 13, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 577 God of Grace and God of Glory
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8
Hymn of Grace: No. 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 15: 21-28
Message: “Crumbs for Dogs”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 371 I Stand Amazed in the Presence (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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August 6, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2045 Sing a New Song to the Lord
Scripture Reading: John 1: 1-4, 14
Hymn of Grace: No. 176 Majesty, Worship His Majesty
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: John 6: 51-58
Message: “Flesh-Eating Christians”
Special Music
Holy Communion
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 292 What Wondrous Love Is This
Benediction
Postlude
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July 30, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 77 How Great Thou Art
Scripture Reading: Psalm 119: 33-40
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5: 38-48
Message: “Be Perfect”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 382 Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Benediction
Postlude
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July 23, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 101 From All That Dwell Below the Skies
Scripture Reading: Romans 9: 30-32
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 20: 1-16
Message: “The Last Will Be First”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 389 Freely, Freely
Benediction
Postlude
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July 16, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
VBS Video Highlights
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Song: VBS Song
Baptism and Membership: Hugh and Audrey Voisard and Casey Pearson
Baptism Song: #611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
VBS Lessons and Songs
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
Message: “What Is Faith?”
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Song: VBS Song
Benediction
Postlude
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July 9, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 60 I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath (1, 2, 4)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 145: 8-14
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30
Message: “Never Enough”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 480 O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
Benediction
Postlude
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July 2, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 98 To God Be the Glory
Scripture Reading: James 2: 14-26
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9: 35 – 10: 15
Message: “Get It Out of Neutral”
Holy Communion
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 413 A Charge to Keep I Have
Benediction
Postlude
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June 11, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 64 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Scripture Reading: Psalm 95: 1-6
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5: 13-16
Message: “Salty Christians”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2130 The Summons (1, 2, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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June 4, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2103 We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding
Scripture Reading: Gen. 1: 1-15, 26-2:3
Hymn of Grace: No. 347 Spirit Song
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28: 16-20
Message: “Go Therefore”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 144 This Is My Father’s World
Benediction
Postlude
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May 28, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn
Scripture Reading
Hymn of Grace
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading
Message
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Postlude
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May 21, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 308 Thine Be the Glory
Scripture Reading: Luke 24: 44-53
Hymn of Grace: No. 173 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Acts 1: 6-11
Message: “Why are you looking up?”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2241 The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve
Benediction
Postlude
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May 14, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 88 Maker, in Whom We Live
Scripture Reading: Acts 17: 24-31
Hymn of Grace: No. 173 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: John 14: 15-21
Message: “With You. Among You. For You.”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Benediction
Postlude
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May 7, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 145 Morning Has Broken
Scripture Reading: Acts 9: 1-6
Hymn of Grace: No. 173 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: John 21: 1-19
Message: “Fish and Sheep”
Holy Communion
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 438 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord
Benediction
Postlude
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April 30, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 98 To God Be the Glory
Scripture Reading: 1 John 3: 16-24
Hymn of Grace: No. 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: John 10: 11-18
Message: “The Shepherd’s Voice”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 474 Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Benediction
Postlude
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April 23, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2128 Come and Find the Quiet Center
Scripture Reading: Psalm 130
Hymn of Grace: No. 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 24: 13-35
Message: “A New Way of Seeing”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 707 Hymn of Promise
Benediction
Postlude
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April 16, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2270 He Has Made Me Glad
Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31
Hymn of Grace: No. 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: John 20: 19-31
Message: “Ta-Da!”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 261 Lord of the Dance (vs. 1, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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April 9, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 302 Christ the Lord is Risen Today (1, 3, 5, 6)
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21
Hymn of Grace: No. 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: John 20: 1-18
Message: “Don’t Hold On To Me”
Holy Communion
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 310 He Lives
Benediction
Postlude
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April 9, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 657 This Is the Day
Prayer
Scripture Reading: John 20: 1-18
Message: “While It Was Still Dark”
Hymn of Preparation: No. 393 Spirit of the Living God
Holy Communion
Closing Hymn No. 322 Up from the Grave He Arose
Benediction
Postlude
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April 7, 2023
Greeting and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn: No. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (vs. 1-3)
Prayer
THE PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST
Readings and Songs 1-3: (After each scripture reading the following chorus is sung together one time)
Chorus: Our darkness is never darkness in your sight. The deepest night is clear as the day light.
Readings and Songs 4-6: (After each scripture reading the following chorus is sung together one time)
Chorus: Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away.
Readings and Songs 7-10: (After each scripture reading the following chorus is sung together one time)
Chorus: Stay with us, O Lord Jesus Christ, night will soon fall. Then, stay with us, O Lord Jesus Christ, light in our darkness.
Readings and Songs 11-13: (After each scripture reading the following chorus is sung together one time)
Chorus: In God Alone my soul can find rest and peace, in God my peace and joy.
Only in God my soul can find its rest, find its rest and peace.
Reading 14
Choir Anthem: This Lonesome Valley
Readings 15-16 (After both readings the following chorus is sung together one time)
Chorus: Where you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Silent Recessional: Please exit in silence
Copyright: “A Service of Tenebrae (including Dismissal by Don Saliers)” Copyright © 1979, 1986 by Abingdon Press; Copyright 1992 UMPH. English translation of The Passion of Jesus Christ by J. H. Charlesworth, based upon the 2nd Edition of the Revised Standard Version with permission of the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches in Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission of Dr. Charlesworth, who extends permission to GBOD to publish his translation, and to all end users of this version to make copies as necessary for use in worship.
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April 2, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 278 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Scripture Reading: Matthew 21: 1-11
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 27: 11-26
Message: “Jesus or Barabbas?”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2111 We Sang Our Glad Hosannas (vs. 1-4)
Benediction
Postlude
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March 26, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 101 From All That Dwell Below the Skies
Scripture Reading: Luke 2: 33-40
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: John 19: 25-30
Message: Lent 5: “His Mother’s Love”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 292 What Wondrous Love Is This
Benediction
Postlude
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March 12, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 354 I Surrender All
Scripture Reading: Matthew 16: 24-25
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 15: 19-21 and Matthew 27: 30-32
Message: “The Bystander: Simon of Cyrene”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 415 Take Up Thy Cross
Benediction
Postlude
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March 5, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Scripture Reading: Luke 22: 47-51
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: John 18: 1-12
Message: Reset: On The Road to the Cross: “The Walking Wounded”
Holy Communion
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
Benediction
Postlude
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February 26, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 140 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Scripture Reading: Mark 14: 1-11
Hymn of Grace: No. 2152 Change My Heart, O God
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 7: 36-50
Message: Reset: On The Road to the Cross: “A Leper and A Sinner”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 357 Just as I Am, Without One Plea (vs. 1, 3, 5, 6)
Benediction
Postlude
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February 12, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (vs. 1, 2, 3, 5)
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43: 15-19
Hymn of Grace: No. 98 To God Be the Glory (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Acts 9: 1-20
Message: Reset: “Resetting Our Direction”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 593 Here I Am, Lord
Benediction
Postlude
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February 5, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 200 Tell Out, My Soul
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4: 4-10
Hymn of Grace: No. 98 To God Be the Glory (vs. 1, 3)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:24 – 6:10
Message: Soul Reset: “Resetting Our Values”
Holy Communion
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 451 Be Thou My Vision
Benediction
Postlude
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January 29, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 380 There’s Within My Heart a Melody (vs. 1-4)
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40: 21-31
Hymn of Grace: No. 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (vs. 1, 4)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 1: 29-39
Message: Soul Reset: “When Life Comes At You”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 399 Take My Life and Let It Be
Benediction
Postlude
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January 22, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 369 Blessed Assurance
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43: 1-4
Hymn of Grace: No. 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (vs. 1, 4)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: 1 John 3: 1-9
Message: Soul Reset: “Remember Who You Are”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 389 Freely, Freely
Benediction
Postlude
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January 15, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 347 Spirit Song
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-9
Hymn of Grace: No. 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (vs. 1, 4)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 3: 13-17
Message: "Remembering Our Baptism"
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2130 The Summons (vs. 1, 2, 4, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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January 8, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 187 Rise, Shine You People
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 60: 1-6
Hymn of Grace: No. 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (vs. 1, 4)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2: 1-12
Message: Epiphany: “Arise! Shine!”
Holy Communion
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 254 We Three Kings (vs. 1-3, 5)
Benediction
Postlude
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January 1, 2023
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 223 Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Scripture Reading: Romans 10: 13-15
Hymn of Grace: No. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (vs. 1, 4)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 2: 8-20
Message: Songs of the Season: “Go Tell It on the Mountain”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 251 Go Tell It on the Mountain
Benediction
Postlude
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December 25, 2022 (Livestream only)
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Hymn: #240 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 52: 7-10
Hymn of Grace: #216 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Children’s Moment: Wendy Daugherty
Scripture Reading: Psalm 98
Message: Songs of the Season: Joy to the World
Special Music: Dave Lusk (Mary Did You Know)
Closing Prayer: Pastor Brandi
Hymn: #246 Joy to the World
Benediction: Pastor Brandi
Postlude: Kim Broekemeier
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December 18, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 213 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Lighting of the Advent Candle: The Raines Family
Hymn of Grace: No. 216 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Scripture Reading: Luke 1: 39-55
Message: Songs of the Season: “A Mother’s Love”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 272 Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly
Benediction
Postlude
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December 11, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude: Choir - On This Shining Night
Call to Worship
Choir: O Holy Night
Lighting of the Advent Candle: The Tyll Family
Hymn of Grace: #216 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Children's Moment
Word and Song: Narrators and Choir
The Wondrous News, The Journey, On This Shining Night, High in the Heavens, Rise Up Shepherd and Follow
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Narration
Choir and Congregation: Carols of Adoration
Benediction
Ada First United Methodist Church Choir Christmas Cantata
On This Shining Night
A Cantata for Christmas
Lee Dengler and Susan Naus Dengler
Orchestrated by Phillip Keveren
Music and Words used with Permission/Streamed with Permission using Christian Copyright Licensing International
© 2013 Word Music, LLC
CCLI License #700880 and #20865714
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December 4, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory
Lighting of the Advent Candle: Myers Family
Hymn of Grace: No. 216 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 7: 13-14 and Matthew 1: 20-23, 2: 13-23
Message: Songs of the Season: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Holy Communion
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 211 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (vs. 1-4)
Benediction
Postlude
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November 20, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 75 All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Scripture Reading: Psalm 95: 1-7a
Hymn of Grace: No. 2087 We Will Glorify the King of Kings (vs. 1, 3, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Matthew 25: 31-46
Message: “ThanksGIVING”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 102 Now Thank We All Our God
Benediction
Postlude
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November 13, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 61 Come, Thou Almighty King
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15
Hymn of Grace: No. 2087 We Will Glorify the King of Kings (vs. 1, 3, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 6: 33-44
Message: “A Generous Life”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 181 Ye Servants of God
Benediction
Postlude
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November 6, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude: Bell Choir
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 90 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
Scripture Reading: Psalm 24: 1-6
Hymn of Grace: No. 2087 We Will Glorify the King of Kings (vs. 1, 3, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11: 32-35, 12: 1-3
Message: Stewardship of the Saints - “A Faithful Life”
Holy Communion and Roll Call of the Saints
Bell Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 711 For All the Saints (vs. 1, 2, 4, 6)
Benediction
Postlude
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October 30, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (vs. 1, 3, 4)
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4: 10-13
Hymn of Grace: No. 121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (vs. 1, 3)
Sacrament of Holy Baptism – Archer Tyll (Ken, Emily, and Evelyn Tyll)
Baptism Hymn: #611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (vs. 1, 3, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 17: 11-19
Message: “A Thankful Life”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 92 For the Beauty of the Earth (vs. 1, 2, 5, 6)
Benediction
Postlude
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October 23, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 2022 Great Is the Lord
Scripture Reading: Psalm 51: 1-10
Hymn of Grace: No. 121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 15: 1-10
Message: “A Whole Life”
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 357 Just as I Am, Without One Plea (vs. 1, 3, 5, 6)
Benediction
Postlude
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October 16, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Choral Introit
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 369 Blessed Assurance
Scripture Reading: Luke 9: 23-25
Hymn of Grace: No. 121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (vs. 1, 3)
Baptism and Membership: Aaron, Sasha, Maddie and Charlotte Morford
Baptism Hymn: #611 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (vs. 1, 3, 4)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: John 13: 1-17, 34-35
Message: “Emulate Christ”
A Fireside Chat with Nancy Wood Allison and Kathy Reese
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 298 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (vs. 1, 2, 4)
Benediction
Postlude
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Order of Worship October 9, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude Choral Introit
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 480 O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
Scripture Reading: Luke 15: 3-7
Hymn of Grace: No. 121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (vs. 1, 3)
Holy Baptism: Jay Judy, Annalisa Hughes, Brandon and Cora Peeler
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 5: 1-20 Message: “Value the Vulnerable”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 378 Amazing Grace (vs. 1-3, 6)
Benediction
Postlude
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October 2, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Choral Introit
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 617 I Come with Joy (vs. 1, 3, 4)
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5: 18-21
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: John 4: 4-10, 16-30, 40
Message: “Openhearted Love"
Sacrament of Holy Communion – World Communion Sunday
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 672 God Be with You till We Meet Again (vs. 1-3)
Benediction
Postlude
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September 25, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Choral Introit
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 198 My Soul Gives Glory to My God (vs. 1, 3, 5)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 103: 1-14
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Welcoming a New Member: Sarah Gracy
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 6: 27-38
Message: “Lavish Love"
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 399 Take My Life, and Let It Be
Benediction
Postlude
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September 18, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 126 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
Scripture Reading: Luke 5: 1-11
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 5: 27-32
Message: “Expand the Circle”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 549 Where Charity and Love Prevail (vs. 1, 3, 5, 6)
Benediction
Postlude
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September 11, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn No. 551 Awake, O Sleeper (vs. 1-4)
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6: 1-9
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 12: 28-34
Message: “Begin with Love”
Choir Anthem
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2171 Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
Benediction
Postlude
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September 4, 2022
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship Opening Hymn No. 2236 Gather Us In
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 25: 6-7
Hymn of Grace: No. 400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (vs. 1, 3)
Children's Moment
Scripture Reading: Luke 14: 1, 7-14
Message: “An Open Table”
Holy Communion
Special Music
Offering and Doxology: No. 95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Pastoral Prayer
Closing Hymn No. 2222 The Servant Song (vs. 1-4)
Benediction
Postlude