Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for November 17, 2024.
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CHIMING OF THE HOUR
Glenn McElroy
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND INVOCATION
Rev. Thomas Long
PRELUDE
“Unto Thee, O Lord” Arr. Gayden Sikes
Glenn McElroy
OPENING HYMN*
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” #3
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
“Be Thou My Vision” Arr. Luke Woodard
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
“Fairest, Lord Jesus” Arr. Smith-Hustad
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*
“Come, Holy Spirit” #307
SCRIPTURE* Mark 13:1-13
Georgia Deakin
The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times
As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!”
2 “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?”
5 Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
9 “You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
12 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 13 Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON
Rev. Thomas Long
HYMN*
“Open My Eyes, That I May See” #311
BENEDICTION*
Rev. Thomas Long
POSTLUDE
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Arr. James Michael Stevens
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, November 17:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, November 18:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, November 19:
7:00 p.m. Trustees
Wednesday, November 20:
11:00 a.m. Nutrition Class
5:30 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 62
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, November 14:
6:30 p.m. Kitchen Committee
Saturday, November 23:
6:00 p.m. Youth Movie Night
Sunday, November 24:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
The Church Office will be closed in Observance of Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 27th and Thursday, November 28th.
Hurricane Relief
We’re organizing another trip to Augusta and are collecting non-perishable foods, diapers, wipes, cleaning products, water, or other essentials you can share. If you’d like to contribute, please drop your donations off in the music room of the Children’s Wing.
Youth Movie Night Nov. 23rd
Join us from 6-8:30pm in the Children’s Wing for pizza, popcorn, and a movie!
Poinsettia Orders
Beginning next Sunday we will accept poinsettia orders for the Christmas season! $10 each.
Free Nutrition Classes Oct. 16th—Nov. 20th
The Georgia Department of Public Health is offering a free 6-week course in the Fellowship Hall to promote good health and the prevention of nutrition-related chronic diseases. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 11-1pm in the Fellowship Hall, starting on October 16th and ending on November 20th. The curriculum focuses on nutrition, physical activity, and food preparation. Each lesson includes a brief physical activity and a recipe demonstration. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate and a cookbook. Please contact the church office to sign up!
Operation Christmas Child Douglas County
New, unwrapped Christmas gifts for children of all ages who are in need within Douglas County can be dropped off in the collection boxes located behind the Sanctuary and in the Children’s Wing. Gifts will be distributed to families on December 7th.
How Far to Bethlehem
Our annual live nativity drive-thru is being held on December 13, 14, 15 from 7pm-9pm. If you would like to volunteer as an actor or in another capacity, please call the church office, as it takes many hands to make this happen. It is a truly moving experience that shares the hope, peace, and fulfillment that Christ’s birth brings with the community and is a powerful reminder of God’s love and the promise of salvation.
A meal is served every evening of HFTB at 5pm before actors must dress at 6pm and take the stage at 7pm, when the community arrives. Donations of apple juice, homemade desserts, cookies, or snack cakes to help make HFTB a special event may be dropped off from Sunday, December 8, through Friday, December 13, in the conference room across from the church office or in the kitchen. Please clearly label your contributions with “HFTB.” Monetary donations are welcomed. Thank you all, once again, for your generosity and support of our programs!
The Brotherhood of Methodist Men is seeking volunteers!
Join them on Friday, December 6th at 3pm to sort out the HFTB parts, by scene, on the basketball court. Next, bring your cordless drills, pickup trucks, and trailers on Saturday, December 7th at 9am to help set up the scenes. Meet up at Tiffany’s on Lee Rd. at 8am Saturday, December 7th for breakfast!
LSMC Christmas Party
Immediately following worship service on December 22nd we will head down to the Fellowship Hall for a fun and festive celebration! Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks.
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
[email protected]
Or call 770.948.5429