Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for May 4, 2025.
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The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God, and in cherished memory of Chester Standridge on his birthday, with love from Bonnie Standridge.
Chiming of the Hour
Glenn McElroy
Welcome, Announcements and Invocation
Rev. Thomas Long
Prelude
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”
Arr. Mary McDonald
Glenn McElroy
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 30
1 I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.
3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.
4 Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.
5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6 When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.”
7 Lord, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.
8 To you, Lord, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9 “What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10 Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; Lord, be my help.”
11 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.
Choral Response*
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” № 23
Hymn*
“Nothing But the Blood” № 485, v 1,2
“There is a Fountain Filled with Blood” № 486, v 1,2
“Power in the Blood” № 487, v 1,2
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
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“Amazing Grace”
Arr. John Ness Beck
Chancel Choir
Doxology* № 682
Words Thomas Ken; Music Louis Bourgeois CCLI 1152573
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.
HYMN*
“O How I Love Jesus” № 153
Scripture*
Revelation 5:11-14
Yaw Frempong Jr.
11 Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. 12 In a loud voice they were saying:
“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain,
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength
and honor and glory and praise!”
13 Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying:
“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be praise and honor and glory and power,
for ever and ever!”
14 The four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Pg 730
Hymn*
“Love, Mercy and Grace” № 240
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“O Worship the King”
Arr. James Michael Stevens
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, May 4:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
1:30 p.m. Skinner/Smith Wedding Shower
Monday, May 5:
6:30 p.m. SPR Meeting7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, May 6:
7:00 p.m. Administrative Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 7:
5:00 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 62
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
Sunday, May 11:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Children’s Church Available!
We’re excited to offer Children’s Church for our little ones! Children through first grade are invited to join us during worship for a special time of learning, fun, and faith made just for them.
Baseball Day Reminder
If you reserved a ticket for Braves Baseball Day, please submit your $35 payment as soon as possible. Payments may be made through the church office or placed into the offering plate (please label it “Baseball Day”). Thank you!
Glory Quartet Retirement Concert
Sunday, May 18th at 3:00pm
Southwest Christian Church
3836 US 29, Newnan
Family Fun Nights RETURN starting on May 28th from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Join us for a snack-supper and come play games every 2nd and 4th Wednesday through October! All ages are welcomed and encouraged. Invite a friend or neighbor!
Vacation Bible School in on June 23rd – 26th from 6:00 – 8:30pm. Come explore how earth, wind, fire, and a whole lotta water relate to Jesus and the Bible! Call the church office to register.
Bible & Eyeglass Donations Needed
Please bring your donations of Bibles and eyeglasses to the Progressive classroom. The organization we partner with has specifically requested Bibles, and kindly asked that we do not send Guideposts at this time.
Thank you for helping us share the gift of sight and the Word of God with those in need!
— The Progressive Sunday School Class
Scout’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
June 29th after worship service!
Be Still and Know God
GMC Annual Conference
June 5-7th Greensboro Methodist’s
Lake Oconee Campus
Registration for GMC Annual Conference is now available at https://ngagmc.org/AC2025/
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