Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for October 6, 2024.
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CHIMING OF THE HOUR
Glenn McElroy
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND INVOCATION
Rev. Thomas Long
PRELUDE
“He Leadeth Me” Arr. Jason D. Payne
Glenn McElroy
OPENING HYMN*
“Let Us Break Bread Together” #418
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH* The Apostles’ Creed #691 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
PASTORAL PRAYER; LORD’S PRAYER
Rev. Thomas Long
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Rev. Thomas Long; #730
HYMN*
“Jesus Loves Me! This I Know” #155
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Rev. Thomas Long
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OFFERTORY
“The Love of Christ” Arr. Sterling
Chancel Choir
DOXOLOGY* #682
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Words Thomas Ken, Music Louis Bourgeois CCLI 1152573
SCRIPTURE* Psalm 29:1-11
Lucretia Dallas
A psalm of David.
1 Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the Lord thunders over the mighty waters.
4 The voice of the Lord is powerful;
the voice of the Lord is majestic.
5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars;
the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
6 He makes Lebanon leap like a calf,
Sirion like a young wild ox.
7 The voice of the Lord strikes
with flashes of lightning.
8 The voice of the Lord shakes the desert;
the Lord shakes the Desert of Kadesh.
9 The voice of the Lord twists the oaks
and strips the forests bare.
And in his temple all cry, “Glory!”
10 The Lord sits enthroned over the flood;
the Lord is enthroned as King forever.
11 The Lord gives strength to his people;
the Lord blesses his people with peace.
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON
Rev. Thomas Long
HYMN*
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” #351
BENEDICTION*
Rev. Thomas Long
POSTLUDE
“Coronation” Fanfares; Arr. Robert Lau
Glenn McElroy
If you have been visiting with us, we would love to be able to connect with you! Please take a Visitor’s Card from the pew, complete it, and place it in the offering plate.
Thank you for worshiping with us!
This Week’s Schedule
Today, October 6:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, October 7:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, October 8:
7:00 p.m. Men’s Group
Wednesday, October 9:
5:30 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 62
6:00 p.m Family Fun Night
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
Sunday, October 13:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Walk-for-Life Success
We are thrilled to announce that the recent Walk for Life campaign raised an incredible $130,000 to support at-risk babies and families in our community! Your efforts will directly impact the lives of countless families in need. Together, we are making a difference!
Family Fun Night October 9th
Our Next Family Fun Night is THIS WEEK on Wednesday, October 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will share a snack supper and play games. Invite a friend or neighbor!
Eating Smart, Being Active Free Classes
The Georgia Department of Public Health will be offering a free 6-week course at LSMC in the Fellowship Hall to promote good health and the prevention of nutrition-related chronic diseases. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, starting on October 16th and ending on November 20th. The curriculum focuses on nutrition, physical activity, and food preparation. Each lesson includes a brief physical activity and a recipe demonstration. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate and a cookbook. Please contact the church office to reserve your spot!
Charge Conference October 20th at 4pm
Please join us at Dog River GMC for a time of worship and celebration for our first Charge Conference as a Global Methodist Church! Reverend Andy Postell will deliver the message and they are looking for churches to lead a congregation hymn or special chorus. If you feel called to serve in this way, please contact the church office. Refreshments will be served and we are asked to help provide foods such as cookies, brownies, finger sandwiches, or beverages. Please get in touch with the church office if you are able to contribute in this way. We look forward to seeing you there as we hear testimonies and join together in celebration of all God is doing in our church and in our district.
Trunk or Treat Oct. 31st
The Children’s Department would like to announce that Trunk or Treat 2024 will be held on Thursday, October 31st. Setup will begin at 6pm and from 6:30pm-8:00pm we will hand out candy to children of the community outside the Children’s Wing. Please contact the church office if you plan to decorate a trunk and candy donations can be dropped of there, as well. Let’s get creative and have some fun!
Profit Loss Summary for September 2024
Income: $27,348
Expenses: $22,611
PROFIT: $4,737
Quarterly Giving Statements are available for pickup on the credenza behind the sanctuary.
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
[email protected]
Or call 770.948.5429