Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for March 16, 2025.
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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
“Softly and Tenderly”
Arr. Douglas E. Wagner
Glenn McElroy
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 27:1-14
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
4 One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: all the days of my life,
5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be exalted at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.
7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.
13 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Choral Response*
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” № 23
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.
Anthem
“Holy Ground”
Arr. Paul Ferin
Chancel Choir
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
“The Blood of Jesus Medley”
Arr. Marilynn Ham
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.
Hymn*
“In Shady Green Pastures” № 372
Scripture*
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Bonnie Standridge
17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. 4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“Great is Thy Faithfulness” № 44
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“O Worship the King”
Arr. Douglas E. Wagner
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, March 16:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, March 17:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, March 18:
10:00 a.m. Fully Devoted Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Trustees
Wednesday, March 19:
4:30 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 62
6:45 p.m. Handbell Practice
7:45 p.m. Choir Practice
Sunday, March 23:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Special Guest Performance
Join us on Tuesday, April 1st at 10a.m. in the Sanctuary for a special performance by the Glory Quartet! RSVP to the church office.
LSMC Community Garden Workday
Saturday, April 5th from 9-12pm. Come out and help prepare the garden for the growing season!
Easter Cantata
Join us on Palm Sunday, April 13th during worship for the Chancel and Handbell Choir’s presentation of their 2025 Easter Cantata.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 2:00p.m.
It will be here before we know it! Please consider donating candy and small toys with which to stuff eggs for the hunt, as well as themed baskets to give away at the event. These can be dropped off in the church office or in the Children’s Wing. Thank you!
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! Donations can be dropped off in the Fellowship Hall.
Nutrition Class Postponed
This course has been postponed until we confirm schedules and programming with the new instructor.
Baseball Day!
We are still working out the details for this event so stay tuned for further info in the coming weeks. TBD.
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/
Nursery Volunteers Needed
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 share your interest with the church office.
Donate Used Religious Literature & Eyeglasses
Please drop off donations in the Progressive classroom.
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.
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
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Or call 770.948.5429