Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for May 18, 2025.
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The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God.
Chiming of the Hour
Ben Weaver
Welcome, Announcements and Invocation
Rev. Thomas Long
Prelude
“Andante Tranquillo”
Felix Mendelssohn
Ben Weaver
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 148
Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.
Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created,
And he established them forever and ever—he issued a decree that will never pass away.
Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,
You mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,
Kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, young men and women, old men and children.
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the Lord.
Choral Response*
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” № 23
Hymn*
“I Sing the Almighty Power of God” № 4
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
“I Quiet Myself in Your Love”
Arr. Kyle Hill
Chancel Choir
Pastoral Prayer; Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
Children’s Time
Rev. Thomas Long
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“III. Priere a Notre Dame”
Arr. Leon Boellmann
Ben Weaver
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 God, Our Help in Ages Past” № 15
Scripture*
John 13:31-35
Lucretia Dallas
31 When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once.
33 “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Reception of New Members
Those wishing to become professing members of the Global Methodist Church shall be asked the following questions before being received into the church:
Do you believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit?
I do.
Do you confess Jesus Christ as Savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord?
I do.
Do you receive and profess the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures?
I do.
Do you promise, according to the grace given you, to keep God’s holy will and commandments and walk in the same all the days of your life as a faithful member of Christ’s holy church?
I do.
Will you be loyal to Christ through the Global Methodist Church and joining with your brothers and sisters around the world do all in your power to fulfill its mission?
I will.
Will you be a faithful member of Lithia Springs Methodist Church, doing all in your power to strengthen its ministries through your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness as Christ’s representative in this world?
I will.
Hymn*
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” № 351
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“Toccata Brevis”
Daniel E. Gawthrop
Ben Weaver
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 18:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Monday, May 19:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, May 20:
7:00 p.m. Trustees
Wednesday, May 21:
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
Saturday, May 24:
2:00 p.m. Julien Livingston Graduation Party
Sunday, May 25:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
As we prepare our hearts for Pentecost, we invite you to take a “ribbon” and write down your prayers, whether they are prayers for yourself, for others, or for the world. These “ribbons” will be a visible expression of our hopes, needs, and trust in the Holy Spirit. Please add to these prayers each week as we will be creating a prayer wall over the next weeks prior to Pentecost. Write on the ribbon and place in the collection plate. We will display and grow our wall as a symbol of our shared prayer and expectation for the Spirit’s presence and power among and within each of us.
“They all joined together constantly in prayer…”
Acts 1:14
Chapel Open for Prayer
The chapel will be open each Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM for a time of quiet prayer and reflection. All are welcome to come and prepare their hearts before worship.
You’re Invited to a Graduation Celebration!
Join us as we celebrate Julien Livingston, our 2025 Alexander High School graduate! Saturday, May 24th, 2:00–4:00 PM in the Children’s Building. Let’s come together to honor Julien’s achievement and wish him well in this exciting new chapter. Please RSVP to Debra Livingston at 770.366.1342.
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 (labeled Baseball Day).
Glory Quartet Retirement Concert
Sunday, May 18th at 3:00pm
Southwest Christian Church
3836 US 29, Newnan
Family Fun Nights RETURN NEXT WEEK Starting on May 28th from 6:00 – 8:00pm in the Children’s Building. 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.
Mr. Kevin is looking for volunteers to help make this year’s VBS a success! If you would like to help, please let him know or call the church office.
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/
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
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Or call 770.948.5429
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