Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for May 10, 2026
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The flowers in the chancel area are given in memory of David Cochran by Pat Smith and family, and to the glory of God
Chiming of the Hour
Glenn McElroy
Welcome, Announcements, and Invocation
Rev. Thomas Long
Prelude
“The Prayer”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. Marianne Kim
Responsive Call to Worship*
Author: Kathryn Roelofs
On this day of celebrating mothers, we remember and lift up our mothers to the Lord.
Mothers of young children, first-time mothers, working mothers, and single mothers —
We see you and honor you today.
Grieving mothers who have lost a child too soon, and those who desire to be mothers —
We see you and honor you today.
All those who are missing their mothers, and mothers who are missing their children —
We see you and honor you today.
Mothers who did not give birth to us biologically, but have raised us and brought life to us in countless other ways —
We see you and honor you today.
In times of full joy and abundance, in times of empty nests and empty cradles, in all these God tends his flock like a shepherd and carries the lambs close to his heart.
As a mother comforts her child, so will God comfort us.
Hymn*
“How Great Thou Art”
Men of the Church
№ 32
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
“What a Friend”
Chancel Choir
Arr. Crane, Durksen & Truett
Pastoral Prayer; Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
Children’s Time
Rev. Thomas Long
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Arr. Ovid Young
Duet: Vickie Brubaker & Glenn McElroy
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* (Praise & Worship)
“As the Deer”
№ 200
Scripture*
Susan Savage
John 15:9-17
“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.
I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.
This is my command: Love each other.”
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
№ 88
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. Don Phillips
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 10:
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
Monday, May 11:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
7:00 p.m. Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, May 12:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
7:00 p.m. Men’s Group
Wednesday, May 13:
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
Thursday, May 14:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
Friday, May 15:
7:00 p.m. Braves Game
Saturday, May 16:
10:00 a.m. Women’s Group
Sunday, May 17:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Braves Game Night Out
We are excited to have you with us on Friday, May 15 as we watch the Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox at 7:00 PM! Tickets are approximately $35 per person (tax included). We will meet at the church and travel together by van to the stadium. Additional details will be shared as we get closer to the event.
Quarterly Giving Statements
Quarterly giving statements are now available on the credenza. We invite you to pick yours up at your convenience. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of the church.
Youth Group Meeting – Today at 4pm
Youth ages 10 and up are invited to meet in the Children’s Building at 4:00 PM. We meet every other Sunday. Next meeting is May 17th.
Community Night @ LSMC
Join us for Community Night at Lithia Springs Methodist Church on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall! This is a relaxed, welcoming time for all ages to come together — everyone is invited. We’ll share supper, enjoy games, get creative with crafts, and spend time building community. Whether you come every time or just drop in when you can, we’d love to have you with us!
Mobile Food Pantry Ministry
Our Mobile Food Pantry, in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Good Samaritan Center of Douglasville, provides fresh food through a drive-through distribution at 2:00 PM. Volunteers are needed at 11:00 AM. Held every other month on the third Saturday (June 20, August 15, October 17, December 19). Contact the church office to help.
Children’s Church Volunteers Needed
Our Children’s Ministry is looking for volunteers who would be willing to serve occasionally in Children’s Church. Volunteers will lead the Bible lesson for the day, but all lessons will be provided in advance and all crafts and supplies will be prepared for you. This is a wonderful opportunity to help guide and encourage our children as they grow in their faith. Even serving periodically can make a meaningful difference. If you are interested in helping, please contact the church office or speak with Jess Arther.
Prayer Requests
Please remember to lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers throughout the week:
Susan Bennet • Betty Andrews • Mike & Pam Arther • Sherry & George Walker • Sandra Rodriguez • Kim & Danny Wine • McCant Hayes • Ron Black • Margaret Arnold • Wanda Wilkerson • Adrianne Forehand • Ginger Adams • Dale Arrington • David Hutton • Karen Forehand • Carol Steele
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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