Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for April 20, 2025.
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The lilies in the chancel area are given to the glory of God.
Chiming of the Hour
John Gentry
Welcome, Announcements and Invocation
Rev. Thomas Long
Prelude
“Festive Trumpet Tune”
David German
John Gentry
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.”
The Lord is my strength and my defense, he has become my salvation.
Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!”
I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
The Lord has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.
Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord through which the righteous may enter.
I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;
The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
Special Music
“All Glory, Laud and Honor”
Arr. Dobrinski
Handbell Choir
Hymn*
“Christ the Lord is Risen Today” № 251
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
“The Power of the Cross”
Arr. Mark Hayes
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
“Were You There When They Crucified My Lord”
Arr. David Lasky
John Gentry
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.
Scripture*
Luke 24:1-12
Rev. Thomas Long
24 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words.
9 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. 12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“He Lives” № 257
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“Hallelujah Chorus”
G.F. Handel
John Gentry
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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, April 20:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Easter Worship Service
Monday, April 21:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, April 22:
7:00 p.m. Outreach Task Force
Wednesday, April 23:
5:00 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 62
Saturday, April 26:
10:00 a.m. Sara Bowden Women’s Group
Sunday, April 27:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
1:30 p.m. Livingston Baby Shower
Join us next Sunday, April 27th at 1:30 PM in the Children’s Building for a baby shower honoring Katie Livingston. Please RSVP to Margaret Arnold.
National Day of Prayer Gathering
Join us at the Douglas County Courthouse on Thursday, May 1st at 12:00 PM for a special time of community prayer. The gathering will take place outside around the flagpole, and seating is limited, so please arrive early or consider bringing your own chair.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of this meaningful event, and we’ll be joined by special guest speakers. Let’s come together in faith and unity as we lift up our community, our nation, and one another in prayer.
Brotherhood of Methodist Men’s Yard Sale
Support the LSMC Men’s group by donating items in good condition to be sold on Saturday, May 3rd From 8am-4pm. Donations can be dropped off in the Children’s Building or call the church office to schedule a pick up!
Family Fun Nights RETURN starting on May 28th from 6:00 – 8:00pm. 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.
Please Donate Used Religious Literature & Eyeglasses in the Progressive classroom.
Scout’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
When kitchen renovations near completion we will have a better idea of when the world’s best spaghetti can be shared by all. TBD.
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/
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