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PRELUDE – Jeanine Wheeler, Piano
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER Rev. Steve Patterson
HYMN UMH No. 715 “Rejoice the Lord is King”
CALL TO WORSHIP “Psalm 19” Rev. Dr. John Miller
RESPONSE CGH No. 641 “Higher Ground”
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Claudia Anderson
PASSING THE PEACE
MORNING PRAYER Dr. John
– Join us in sympathy for: Zela A., Chris B., Ruth G., Ralph M., Dick M., Glenn R., Shelly S., Billye S.
– Share a new prayer request.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
ANTHEM “‘Andante Cantabile’ from Sonata in F Minor”- Emily Amthauer, Bassoon
SCRIPTURE AND SERMON Rev. Steve
Be Happy:The Pursuit of Happiness-Philippians 3:1-2, 13-14, 17; Proverbs 13:20 (ESV)
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
Philippians 3:1 ESV
1) Make sure you’re heading in the right direction
Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh.
Philippians 3:2 ESV
2) Close the door on the past
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14 ESV
3) Get with the in-crowd
Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.
Philippians 3:17 ESV
He who talks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20 ESV
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 881 “Apostles’ Creed” – Rev. Steve
OFFERTORY PRAYER Dr. John
OFFERTORY RESPONSE HYMN UMH No. 701 “When We All Get To Heaven”
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BENEDICTION Rev. Steve
POSTLUDE – Dustin Tatro, Organ
Today’s flowers were provided for Susan and Pat Mouser in honor of their 50th anniversary!