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PRELUDE – Dustin Tatro, Organ
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER Rev. Steve Patterson
HYMN UMH No. 158 “Come Christians Join to Sing”
CALL TO WORSHIP “Psalm 149” Rev. Dr. John Miller
RESPONSE UMH No. 77 “How Great Thou Art”
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Claudia Anderson
PASSING THE PEACE
MORNING PRAYER Dr. John
– Join us in sympathy for: Dick M. and prayer for: Zela A., Chris B., Ruth G., Ralph M., Glenn R., Shelly S., Billye S., Reba W.
– Share a new prayer request.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
ANTHEM “‘Overflow”- Jack Miller
A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Steve
Be Happy-Philippians 4:2, 6, 8, 11-13
“A person is as happy as they make up their mind to be.”
Abraham Lincoln
Four Choices to Make:
1) Clear Up Conflict
I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
Philippians 4:2
2) Make Everything A Matter Of Prayer
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
3) Think Good Thoughts
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy– think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
4) Practice Saying, “This is Good Enough”
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:11-13
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 881 “Apostles’ Creed” – Rev. Steve
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING -Rev. Steve
OFFERTORY PRAYER Dr. John
OFFERTORY RESPONSE HYMN “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”
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BENEDICTION Rev. Steve
POSTLUDE – Dustin Tatro, Organ