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Sunday worship bulletin for February 1, 2026
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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
“Immortal, Invisible”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. Daniel Burton
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 15
Lord, who can live in your sacred tent? Who can stay on your holy mountain?
Anyone who lives without blame and does what is right. They speak the truth from their heart.
They don’t tell lies about other people. They don’t do wrong to their neighbors. They don’t say anything bad about them.
They hate evil people. But they honor those who have respect for the Lord. They keep their promises even when it hurts. They do not change their mind.
They lend their money to poor people without charging interest. They don’t accept money to harm those who aren’t guilty.
Anyone who lives like that will always be secure.
Choral Response*
“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
№ 1
O for a thousand tongues to sing,
my great Redeemer’s praise,
The glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of His grace!
Words by Charles Wesley, music by Carl G. Glaser
CCLI 1152573
Hymn*
“God of Grace and God of Glory”
№ 45
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.
Pastoral Prayer; Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Pg 730
Hymn*
“O Come, Let Us Adore Him”
№ 143
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“Heaven Rejoices”
Chancel Choir
Arr. Dennis and Nan Allen
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
Scripture*
Lucretia Dallas
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
The message of the cross seems foolish to those who are lost and dying. But it is God’s power to us who are being saved. It is written,
“I will destroy the wisdom of those who are wise.
I will do away with the cleverness of those who think they are so smart.”
Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where are the great thinkers of our time? Hasn’t God made the wisdom of the world foolish? God wisely planned that the world would not know him through its own wisdom. It pleased God to use the foolish things we preach to save those who believe. Jews require signs. Greeks look for wisdom. But we preach about Christ and his death on the cross. That is very hard for Jews to accept. And everyone else thinks it’s foolish. But there are those God has chosen, both Jews and Greeks. To them Christ is God’s power and God’s wisdom. The foolish things of God are wiser than human wisdom. The weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when God chose you. Not many of you were considered wise by human standards. Not many of you were powerful. Not many of you belonged to important families. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the things of this world that are common and looked down on. God chose things considered unimportant to do away with things considered important. So no one can boast to God. Because of what God has done, you belong to Christ Jesus. He has become God’s wisdom for us. He makes us right with God. He makes us holy and sets us free. It is written, “The one who boasts should boast about what the Lord has done.”
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“A Charge To Keep I Have”
№ 456
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“Another Year is Dawning”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. Mary McDonald
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 1:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
12:00 p.m. Youth Parent Meeting
Monday, February 2:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
7:00 p.m. Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, February 3:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
Wednesday, February 4:
4:00 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Pack 62
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:45 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, February 5:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
Sunday, February 8:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
12:00 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner
Youth Parent Meeting – Today at 12pm
Following worship today in the Children’s Building, join us for a meeting to discuss 2026 youth group plans. Please bring your family schedules so we can coordinate together.
Easter Cantata Invitation
The choir invites everyone to join us for Easter Cantata rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:45 PM in the Sanctuary. The dress rehearsal will take place on March 25 at 7:15 PM, and the cantata will be presented in worship on March 29. All are welcome to sing—no prior choir experience needed. Come worship with us through music!
Circle Maker Bible Study
Join us for The Circle Maker Bible Study, running February 16–March 10, with sessions offered Mondays at 7:00 PM or Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. The cost is $11 for study materials; please write “The Circle Maker Bible Study” on the memo line of your check. Sign up by providing your name, phone number, and preferred session on the bulletin insert.
Living Faith Sunday School Class
You’re invited to join the Living Faith Sunday School Class as we begin a new 8-week study, God and Spiritual Beings. This engaging series includes video teaching and group discussion and will meet in the Green Room on the 3rd floor. All are welcome to attend—come grow in faith and understanding with us!
Scout Troop 62 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Join us in supporting Scout Troop 62 at their Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, February 8, immediately following the worship service, in the Fellowship Hall.
$10 per plate – $25 for a family of four
Proceeds help offset the cost of Scout camp. Thank you for supporting Scout Troop 62!
After School Tutoring at LSMC
The C.E. Mitchell Foundation offers after school tutoring. Spaces are available through May 2026 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5-8pm. Please call the church office for more information.
FREE – Church Pew Available
One wooden pew from the children’s wing is available for free to anyone who wants it. It is heavy! You’ll need help moving it. Contact the church office if interested. First come, first served!
Prayer Requests
Please remember to lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers throughout the week:
Betty Corrollo • Adrienne Forehand • Susan Bennet • Betty Andrews • Mae Ora O’Shields • Mike & Pam Arther • Sherry & George Walker • Diane Dempsey • Sybil Clower • Lance Gay • Sandra Rodriguez • Harold Staples • Pat Smith • Family of David Schuber • Jacob Kirk • Kim & Danny Wine • Calvin Hembree • The Family of Kathy King Householder • McCant Hayes
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
office@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
PastorThomas@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
or call 770.948.5429
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