Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for January 19, 2025.
A printable PDF version of this bulletin can be downloaded here.
Wi-Fi is available for our guests.
The flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God and in remembrance of Steve Standridge’s birthday, given by his Mom.
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
John Gentry
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INVOCATION
Rev. Thomas Long
PRELUDE
Three Variations on “As With Gladness Men of Old” – John Gentry
Arr. David Lasky
HYMN*
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” № 23
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
“Holy is the Lord”
Chancel Choir, Arr. Knight and Stone
Soloist Vickie Brubaker
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 Eye Is on the Sparrow” – John Gentry
Arr. Charles Callahan
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*
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God” № 304
SCRIPTURE*
John 2:1-11 – Pat Smith
Jesus Changes Water Into Wine
2 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
4 “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
6 Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.
7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.
8 Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”
They did so, 9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”
11 What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
SERMON
Rev. Thomas Long
SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
Please See Insert
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
Please See Insert
HYMN*
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” № 361
BENEDICTION
Rev. Thomas Long
POSTLUDE
“Fanfare Postlude” – John Gentry
Arr. Douglas Wagner
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 19:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, January 20:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, January 21:
7:00 p.m. Trustees
Wednesday, January 22:
4:30 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 62
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
Sunday, January 26:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
To the congregation at Lithia Springs Methodist Church,
Carmen and I would like to thank you for the generous gift during Christmas. We feel very blessed to again be a part of this wonderful family. We look forward to the exciting things God has in store for us in this New Year.
Love,
Pastor Thomas & Carmen Long
GMC IGNITE
Special Called Annual Conference
Saturday, February 1st – 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Church on the Hill
4600 Nelson Brogdon Blvd.
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Join us for this Special Called Annual Conference Event as we IGNITE our local churches to live according to the vision of the Global Methodist Church. We are blessed to have David Watson leading us in exploring scriptural holiness and how we can learn to spread it in our communities. We also hope Bishop John Pena Auta can join us for this special time together. Please register early, as we do have limited seats available. Lunch is included with your registration at www.ngagmc.org/ignite.
Dear Church Family,
I would like to thank everyone for the prayers, visits, calls, cards, gifts, and kindness. May God bless all of you in the New Year 2025.
Your Sister in Christ,
Jean Coffee
GMC Annual Conference June 5-7th 2025
Registration for this event goes live tomorrow, January 20, so be on the lookout for more info! This year, Greensboro Methodist’s Lake Oconee Campus will be our host.
Nursery Volunteers
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.
Eyeglasses Donated
Praise! And thank you for your generosity! We recently shipped twenty-four pairs of used eyeglasses to Glasses for the Masses!
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, 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.
Profit – Loss December 2024
Income/Profit: $29,598.75
Expenses/Loss: $(40,298.87)
LOSS: $(10,700.12)
Profit – Loss January – December 2024
Income/Profit: $334,919.58
Expenses/Loss: $(274,225.51)
PROFIT: $60,694.07
Annual giving statements are available for pick up on the credenza behind the sanctuary. After January 20th, they will be mailed.
To contact the church office:
Please send correspondence to
[email protected]
Or call 770.948.5429