Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for October 12, 2025.
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The flowers are offered to the glory of Almighty God and in honor of the faithful women of our church and the devoted members of the Sara Bowden Methodist Women’s Group, whose faith, strength, and loving service reflect His grace and embody the spirit of Christian devotion.
Chiming of the Hour
Glenn McElroy
Welcome, Announcements and Invocation
Karen Forehand
Prelude
“Fairest Lord Jesus”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. Gayden Sikes
Responsive Call to Worship*
Pat Smith
Psalm 111
Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
Choral Response*
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
№ 23
Hymn*
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
№ 408
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.
Anthem
“The Promises of God”
Chancel Choir
Arr. Stan Pethel
Pastoral Prayer; Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
Children’s Time
Mary Ann Davis
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“He Made a Change”
Ron Hudson
Earnie Haase and Joel Lindsey
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
Hymn*
“I Love to Tell the Story”
№ 160
The Perfect Hostess
Luke 10:38-42
Margaret Arnold
At the Home of Martha and Mary
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Hymn*
“Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
№ 154
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Members of the Sara Bowden Methodist Women’s Group please meet on the altar for a group photograph following the service.
Postlude
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. Marvin Gaspard
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 12:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Monday, October 13:
5:00 p.m. CE Mitchell Tutoring Services
7:00 p.m. Bible Study
Tuesday, October 14:
10:00 a.m. Bible Study
5:00 p.m. CE Mitchell Tutoring Services
7:00 p.m. Methodist Men’s Group
Wednesday, October 15:
5:00 p.m. Prayer Group
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir/Cantata Choir
Thursday, October 16:
5:00 p.m. CE Mitchell Tutoring Services
6:00 p.m. HFTB Planning Meeting
Saturday, October 18:
10:00 a.m. Women’s Group to Murphy Harpst
Sunday, October 19:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
4:00 p.m. Youth Group
A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to help make our Fall Festival such a success! From setting up and decorating, donating canopies, running games, serving food, welcoming guests, and cleaning up afterward—this event would not have been possible without your dedication and joyful spirit. Because of you, our church family and community were able to enjoy a day filled with fun, fellowship, and the love of Christ in action. We are so grateful for each and every one of you!
The Weary World Rejoices Advent Bible Study
Join us for a new 4-week Bible study on Mondays at 7pm and Tuesdays at 10am beginning October 20th and 21st. Materials will be provided. Please share your interest with the church office so that we have your booklets prepared.
After-School Tutoring at LSMC
We are excited to share that Lithia Springs Methodist Church has partnered with the C.E. Mitchell Services Foundation to provide after-school tutoring right here in our Children’s Building! Tutoring is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00–8:00 PM, offering students extra support in Math and Language Arts. We are grateful for this new opportunity to serve families in our community and help students reach their full potential! Please call the church office for more information.
Youth Group NEXT SUNDAY!
October 19th, 4 PM
Youth ages 10 and up are invited. Meet in the Children’s Building. Bring your Books and invite a friend! Remaining dates for 2025 are: Nov. 2, Nov. 16.
Family Fun Night NEXT WEEK
The last FFN of 2025 is Wednesday, October 22nd, at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Invite a friend or neighbor and join us for supper and fun!
Not My Jesus Bible Study
Monday, October 13th at 7 PM
Tuesday, October 14th at 10 AM.
Trunk or Treat – Friday, October 31st
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 31st! Setup will begin at 6:00 PM, and the event will run from 6:30–8:00 PM. Candy donations are welcome and may be dropped off in the church office. If you plan to decorate a trunk, please call the church office to sign up. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a safe and festive night together!
Save the Date! Soup and Salad Sunday
November 9th at 12:00 p.m.
Save the Date! OCC Shoebox Packing Party
Saturday, November 15th, at 12:00 p.m.
Charge Conference 2025
Sunday, November 23rd, at 3pm
Here, at Lithia Springs Methodist Church!
Save the Date! Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 7th, at 11am
Prayer Requests
Please remember to lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers throughout the week:
Betty Andrews • Mae Ora O’Shields • Sarah & Zach Varnell • Joetta Hayes • Betty McWhorter • Victims of violence throughout our land • Hank Seedorf • Koreen Lail • Diane Dempsey • Linda & Brandy Brackett • Jan Lemke-Springmier • Dave Lemke • Sandra Rodriguez • Rosamary & Danny Johnson • Kenneth Bowden • Mike Arther • Michael Offei • Middle East Peace Agreement
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please send correspondence to
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PastorThomas@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
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