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PRELUDE -Dustin Tatro, Organ
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER Rev. Steve Patterson
HYMN UMH 98 “To God Be The Glory”
CALL TO WORSHIP “Psalm 103” Dr. John Miller
RESPONSE FWS 2129 “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Claudia Anderson
PASSING THE PEACE
MORNING PRAYER Dr. John
– Join us in prayer for: Faith J., Sis M., Bob S., Bernie W.
– Share a new prayer request
THE LORD’S PRAYER
ANTHEM “Battle Hymn of the Republic” JT Hauser
SCRIPTURE & SERMON Rev. Steve
Abundant Life:Creating a Culture of Increase | Romans 10:17; Ephesians 5:8-10; Psalm 101:3; 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV); Proverbs 15:14 (NLT)
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17
Steps To Creating A Culture of Increase:
1). Be Aware of What is Influencing You
Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:8-10
2). Eliminate the Worst Offenders
I will set no wicked thing before my eyes.
Psalm 101:3
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)
3). Build Your Day Around Uplifting Content
The wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:14 (NLT)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 881 “Apostles’ Creed” – Rev. Steve
OFFERTORY PRAYER Dr. John
OFFERTORY RESPONSE HYMN CGH 7 “Worthy of Worship”
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BENEDICTION Rev. Steve
POSTLUDE -Jeanine Wheeler, Piano