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Sunday worship bulletin for June 21, 2026
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Chiming of the Hour
John Gentry
Welcome, Announcements, and Invocation
Rev. Thomas Long
Prelude
“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
John Gentry
Arr. Albin Whitworth
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 17:1-7, 15
Hear me, Lord, my plea is just; listen to my cry. Hear my prayer—it does not rise from deceitful lips.
Let my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.
Though you probe my heart, though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil; my mouth has not transgressed.
Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded.
My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.
Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.
As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
Hymn*
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Ladies of the Church
№ 44
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
“When We All Get to Heaven”
Chancel Choir
Arr. Allen
Pastoral Prayer; Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
Children’s Time
Rev. Thomas Long
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“How Great Thou Art”
John Gentry
Arr. Albin Whitworth
Doxology*
№ 682
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Words Thomas Ken; Music Louis Bourgeois
CCLI 1152573
Hymn*
“When Peace Like a River”
№ 344
Scripture*
Luke 15:11-32
Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.
“Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.
“When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ So he got up and went to his father.
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
“Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’
“The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’
“‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“God Will Take Care of You”
№ 358
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“Paean”
John Gentry
Gordon Young
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This Week’s Schedule
Today, June 21:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Tuesday, June 23:
6:00 p.m. Finance Committee
Wednesday, June 24:
4:00 p.m. Prayer Group
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, June 25:
6:00 p.m. Community Night
Sunday, June 28:
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
Mobile Food Pantry Ministry
Thank you to everyone who helped make our June Mobile Food Pantry a success! Please mark your calendars for our remaining 2026 Mobile Food Pantry dates: August 15, October 17, and December 19. Distribution begins at 2:00 PM, with volunteers arriving at 12:00 PM. As always, thank you for helping us serve our community and share Christ’s love with our neighbors.
Vacation Bible School is NEAR!
VBS is almost here, and it’s go time! Vacation Bible School is July 6–10 from 6:00–8:30 PM, and we need all hands on deck as we prepare for this exciting week of ministry. Stop by the church June 29 – July 3 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday only. Please note: there will be no VBS prep on Thursday. We’ll be working on crafts, recreation, decorations, and other VBS prep. Please also make sure you are signed up to serve! To register your child or volunteer, visit vbs.lithiaspringsmethodist.org. For more information, contact the church office or Jess Arther at 678.761.0744.
Prayer Requests
Please remember to lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers throughout the week:
Family of Betty Andrews • Sherry & George Walker • Sandra Rodriguez • McCant Hayes • Margaret Arnold • Wanda Wilkerson • Dale Arrington • Steve Gay • David Hutton • Karen Forehand • Sadie Grace McCoy • Kenneth Bowden • Jane Williams • Angela Hughes • Family of Mike Arther • Victims of LS Apt. Fire • Families in Nigeria • Ginger Adams • Margie Lang
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please send correspondence to
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PastorThomas@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
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