Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for September 29, 2024.
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CHIMING OF THE HOUR
Glenn McElroy
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND INVOCATION
Rev. Thomas Long
PRELUDE
“Be Still, My Soul” Arr. Marvin Gaspard
Glenn McElroy
OPENING HYMN*
“I Stand Amazed in the Presence” #122
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
“O Magnify the Lord” Arr. Mark Andrew
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
“The Wonder of It All” Arr. George Beverly Shea
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*
“Majesty” #63
SCRIPTURE* Jonah 2:1-10
Bart Arther
Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, 2 saying,
“I called out to the Lord, out of my distress,
and he answered me;
out of the belly of Sheol I cried,
and you heard my voice.
3 For you cast me into the deep,
into the heart of the seas,
and the flood surrounded me;
all your waves and your billows
passed over me.
4 Then I said, ‘I am driven away
from your sight;
yet I shall again look
upon your holy temple.’
5 The waters closed in over me to take my life;
the deep surrounded me;
weeds were wrapped about my head
6 at the roots of the mountains.
I went down to the land
whose bars closed upon me forever;
yet you brought up my life from the pit,
O Lord my God.
7 When my life was fainting away,
I remembered the Lord,
and my prayer came to you,
into your holy temple.
8 Those who pay regard to vain idols
forsake their hope of steadfast love.
9 But I with the voice of thanksgiving
will sacrifice to you;
what I have vowed I will pay.
Salvation belongs to the Lord!”
10 And the Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land.
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON
Rev. Thomas Long
HYMN*
“Rescue the Perishing” #457
BENEDICTION*
Rev. Thomas Long
POSTLUDE
“A Mighty Fortress” Arr. David Cherwien
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, September 29:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, September 30:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, October 1:
7:00 p.m. Admin Council
Wednesday, October 2:
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
Sunday, October 6:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the many volunteers who came out last Friday and Saturday and helped prepare for and who worked our Fall Festival. We couldn’t have done it without you! From setting up tables, organizing craft kits, preparing food, and manning stations, your dedication to our church and your enthusiasm allowed us to present ourselves to the community in the way that we had envisioned, despite the rain. Thank you again, for your generosity of time, spirit, and resources. We really do have an amazing and loving church family.
“I want to express my sincere appreciation to each and every one of you for your generous support of the Pregnancy Resource Center’s Walk For Life campaign. Together, our church raised an incredible $1,630, which will make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families the PRC serves. Your commitment to this cause reflects the love and compassion we share as a community. It’s inspiring to see how we can come together to support those in need and advocate for life. Thank you once again for your generosity, kindness, dedication, and love. Together, we are making a positive impact!”
– With Gratitude, Beverly Kitchens
Family Fun Night October 9th
Our Next Family Fun Night is on Wednesday, October 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will share a snack supper and play games. Invite a friend or neighbor!
Eating Smart, Being Active Free Classes
The Georgia Department of Public Health will be offering a free 6-week course at LSMC 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 reserve your spot!
Charge Conference October 20th at 4pm
Please join us at Dog River GMC for a time of worship and celebration for our first Charge Conference as a Global Methodist Church! Reverend Andy Postell will deliver the message and they are looking for churches to lead a congregation hymn or special chorus. If you feel called to serve in this way, please contact the church office. Refreshments will be served and we are asked to help provide foods such as cookies, brownies, finger sandwiches, or beverages. Please get in touch with the church office if you are able to contribute in this way. We look forward to seeing you there as we hear testimonies and join together in celebration of all God is doing in our church and in our district.
Trunk or Treat Oct. 31st
The Children’s Department would like to announce that Trunk or Treat 2024 will be held on Thursday, October 31st. Setup will begin at 6pm and from 6:30pm-8:00pm we will hand out candy to children of the community outside the Children’s Wing. Please contact the church office if you plan to decorate a trunk and candy donations can be dropped of there, as well. Let’s get creative and have some fun!
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
[email protected]
Or call 770.948.5429