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Sunday worship bulletin for January 18, 2026
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Chiming of the Hour
John Gentry
Welcome, Announcements and Invocation
Rev. Thomas Long
Prelude
“Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen”
John Gentry
Arr. Marianne Kim
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 40:1-11
I was patient while I waited for the Lord. He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
I was sliding down into the pit of death, and he pulled me out. He brought me up out of the mud and dirt. He set my feet on a rock. He gave me a firm place to stand on.
He gave me a new song to sing. It is a hymn of praise to our God. Many people will see and have respect for the Lord. They will put their trust in him.
Blessed is the person who trusts in the Lord. They don’t trust in proud people. Those proud people worship statues of gods.
Lord my God, no one can compare with you. You have done many wonderful things. You have planned to do these things for us. There are too many of them for me to talk about.
You didn’t want sacrifices and offerings. You didn’t require burnt offerings and sin offerings. You opened my ears so that I could hear you and obey you.
Then I said, “Here I am. It is written about me in the book.
My God, I have come to do what you want. Your law is in my heart.”
I have told the whole community of those who worship you. I have told them what you have done to save me. Lord, you know that I haven’t kept quiet.
I haven’t kept to myself that what you did for me was right. I have spoken about how faithful you were when you saved me.
I haven’t hidden your love and your faithfulness from the whole community.
Lord, don’t hold back your mercy from me. May your love and faithfulness always keep me safe.
Choral Response*
“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
№ 1
O for a thousand tongues to sing,
my great Redeemer’s praise,
The glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of His grace!
Words by Charles Wesley; Music by Carl G. Glaser
CCLI 1152573
Hymn*
“To God Be the Glory”
№ 531
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
“Sing of His Mercies”
Chancel Choir
Arr. Tom Fettke
Pastoral Prayer; Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
Children’s Time
Rev. Thomas Long
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”
Ron Hudson
Arr. Anonymous
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*
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee”
№ 351
Scripture*
Paul Wilkerson
John 1:29-42
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him. John said, “Look! The Lamb of God! He takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I was talking about. I said, ‘A man who comes after me is more important than I am. That’s because he existed before I was born.’ I did not know him. But God wants to make it clear to Israel who this person is. That’s the reason I came baptizing with water.”
Then John told them, “I saw the Holy Spirit come down from heaven like a dove. The Spirit remained on Jesus. I myself did not know him. But the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘You will see the Spirit come down and remain on someone. He is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I have seen it happen. I am a witness that this is God’s Chosen One.”
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. He saw Jesus walking by. John said, “Look! The Lamb of God!”
The two disciples heard him say this. So they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned around and saw them following. He asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi, where are you staying?” Rabbi means Teacher. “Come,” he replied. “You will see.”
So they went and saw where he was staying. They spent the rest of the day with him. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon.
Andrew was Simon Peter’s brother. Andrew was one of the two disciples who heard what John had said. He had also followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon. He told him, “We have found the Messiah.” Messiah means Christ. And he brought Simon to Jesus.
Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon, son of John. You will be called Cephas.” Cephas means Peter, or Rock.
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“Here I Am, Lord”
№ 589
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho”
John Gentry
Arr. Ron Boud
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, January 18:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Monday, January 19:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
7:00 p.m. Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, January 20:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
6:00 p.m. Trustees
Wednesday, January 21:
4:00 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 62
6:30 p.m. Night of Worship
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, January 22:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
Sunday, January 25:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
12:00 p.m. Youth Parent Mtg.
Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for your prayers, cards, and flowers we received when my brother, David, passed away unexpectedly. We love you all!
Pat Smith and Family
Night of Worship – Jan 21, 6:30pm
Rev. Tim Constien of Dog River Methodist Church has invited LSMC to attend their watch party of The Night of Worship Livestream where Bishop Auta will preach. Please join us for a night of worship and fellowship. 5960 Highway 5 Douglasville 30135
Youth Parent Meeting – Jan 25, 12pm
Following worship on Sunday, January 25, in the Children’s Building to discuss 2026 youth group plans. Please bring your family schedule so we can coordinate together.
Scout Troop 62 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Join us in supporting Scout Troop 62 at their Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, February 8, immediately following the worship service, in the Fellowship Hall.
$10 per plate – $25 for a family of four
Proceeds help offset the cost of Scout camp. Thank you for supporting Scout Troop 62!
After School Tutoring at LSMC
The C.E. Mitchell Foundation offers after school tutoring. Spaces are available through May 2026 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5-8pm. Please call the church office for more information.
FREE – Church Pew Available
One wooden pew from the children’s wing is available for free to anyone who wants it. It is heavy! You’ll need help moving it. Contact the church office if interested. First come, first served!
Annual Giving Statements
Annual giving statements are available on the credenza behind the sanctuary. After Jan 18, statements that are not picked up will be mailed.
Prayer Requests
Please remember to lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers throughout the week:
Betty Corrollo • Adrienne Forehand • Susan Bennet • Betty Andrews • Mae Ora O’Shields • Rosamary & Danny Johnson • Kenneth Bowden • Mike & Pam Arther • Sherry & George Walker • Diane Dempsey • Sybil Clower • Lance Gay • John Gentry • Sandra Rodriguez • Mike & Linda Lipe • Harold Staples • Pat Smith • David Schuber
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
office@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
PastorThomas@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
or call 770.948.5429
Office hours 10am-2pm
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