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PRELUDE “God of Grace, God of Glory” – Jeanine Wheeler, Piano & Dustin Tatro, Organ
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER Rev. Steve Patterson
HYMN UMH No. 529 “How Firm a Foundation”
CALL TO WORSHIP from UMH 887 “Romans 8” Rev. Dr. John Miller
RESPONSE UMH No. 424 “I Must Tell Jesus”
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Claudia Anderson
PASSING THE PEACE
MORNING PRAYER Dr. John
– Join us in prayer for: Jean Kay E., Madlyn F., Ruth G., Shelly S., Billye S., Hoss S., congrats to Katie, Roger, and Oliver E., and sympathy for the family of Janie A.
– Share a new prayer request.
THE LORD’S PRAYER UMH No. 895
ANTHEM “‘Give Me Jesus”- Jeanine Wheeler, Piano & Dustin Tatro, Organ
SCRIPTURE AND SERMON Rev. Steve
Staying Positive: Cure for Complaining
Optimism is the unwavering expectation that our loving God is working every situation, for our future good.
Complain means: to remain or stay overnight.
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart, the spirit is crushed.
Proverbs 15:13 ESV
Gratitude is simply being aware of and being thankful for the good things that are happening in your life.
Gratitude Truths
1) Gratitude eliminates toxic emotions (fear, anger, shame, envy)
2) Gratitude reduces pain
3) Gratitude improves sleep quality
4) Gratitude aids in reducing stress
5) Gratitude reduces anxiety and depression
Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:4-7 ESV
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 881 “Apostles’ Creed” – Rev. Steve
OFFERTORY PRAYER Dr. John
OFFERTORY RESPONSE HYMN FWS No. 2145 “I’ve Got Peace Like a River”
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BENEDICTION Rev. Steve
POSTLUDE “Marching to Zion”- Jeanine Wheeler, Piano & Dustin Tatro, Organ