Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for February 16, 2025.
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The flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God.
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
Glenn McElroy
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVOCATION
Rev. Thomas Long
PRELUDE
“I Trust in Thee” Arr. Mary McDonald
Glenn McElroy
RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose
leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.
4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
HYMN*
“Come, We That Love the Lord” № 626
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
“With All My Heart” Arr. Camp Kirkland
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
“His Name Is Wonderful” Arr. James Pethel & Stan Pethel
John Gentry; 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*
“Only Trust Him” № 506
SCRIPTURE*
Luke 6:17-26 – Jim Lantz
17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coastal region around Tyre and Sidon, 18 who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by impure spirits were cured, 19 and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all. 20 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. 23 “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets. 24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. 26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.”
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON
Rev. Thomas Long
HYMN*
“Living For Jesus” № 595
BENEDICTION
Rev. Thomas Long
POSTLUDE
“Rejoice, the Lord Is King!” Arr. Anna Laura Page
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, February 16:
9:00 a.m. Visit to Grace Methodist Church
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, February 17:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, February 18:
10:00 a.m. Fully Devoted Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Trustees
Wednesday, February 19:
4:30 p.m. Prayer Group
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
Sunday, February 23:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Join the Chancel Choir for our Easter Cantata
We began rehearsing for our Easter cantata last Wednesday, February 12, at 7:45 p.m. The cantata will be presented during the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, April 13. We welcome anyone who would like to sing with us on a “part-time” basis, specifically for the Cantata, or to join us full-time for our regular worship schedule. Cantata rehearsals take place at the beginning of our weekly choir practice at 7:45. For more information, please see Cindy or any choir member.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:00 p.m.
Baseball Day!
Saturday, March 29th. Stay tuned for updates!
Scout’s Spaghetti Dinner
April 6th after worship!
Free Six-Week Nutrition Class
April 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at LSMC.
Please call the church office to register.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
It will be here before we know it! Please consider donating candy and small toys with which to stuff eggs for the hunt, as well as themed baskets to give away at the event. These can be dropped off in the church office or in the Children’s Wing.
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/
Nursery Volunteers Needed
If you love children and have a heart to serve, we are seeking a group of volunteers that can rotate as nursery attendants on Sunday mornings. Please let the church office know if you are interested.
Donate Used Religious Literature
The Progressive Class is carrying on the legacy of Nancy Morgan, who made it her mission to send used religious literature to an organization called Love Packages in Decatur, Alabama. Used Upper Rooms, Sunday School lesson books, and other Bible study books are all accepted. Please drop off your donations in the Progressive classroom to help share the Good News!
Website & YouTube Channel Launch
Visit our website at lithiaspringsmethodist.org for the latest news, events, and resources.
Check out our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@LithiaSpringsMethodistChurch to enjoy recordings of our Sunday worship services.