Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for June 1, 2025.
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The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God.
Chiming of the Hour
Glenn McElroy
Welcome, Announcements and Invocation
Rev. Thomas Long
Prelude
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Arr. Sharon Elery Rogers
Handchime Choir
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 97
The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.
Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Fire goes before him and consumes his foes on every side.
His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols—worship him, all you gods!
Zion hears and rejoices, and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, Lord.
For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
Choral Response*
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” № 23
Hymn*
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” № 278
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
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“All Hail King Jesus”
All hail King Jesus! All hail Emmanuel; King of kings, Lord of lords, Bright Morning Star.
And throughout eternity I’ll sing His praises, And I’ll reign with Him throughout eternity.
Dave Moody / CCLI 1152573
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“I Love to Tell the Story”
Arr. Bill Ingram
Handchime Choir
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*
1 Chronicles 29:10-20
Scott Bragg
10 David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,
“Praise be to you, Lord, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.
11 Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
13 Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
14 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. 15 We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. 16 Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you. 17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things I have given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you. 18 Lord, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel, keep these desires and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and keep their hearts loyal to you. 19 And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided.”
20 Then David said to the whole assembly, “Praise the Lord your God.” So they all praised the Lord, the God of their fathers; they bowed down, prostrating themselves before the Lord and the king.
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“Victory in Jesus” № 119
The congregation moves to the Fellowship Hall for the dedication of the kitchen and Fellowship Hall.
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, June 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. Kitchen/FH Dedication
Monday, June 2:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Wednesday, June 4:
5:00 p.m. Prayer Group
6:45 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:35 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, June 5:
6:00 p.m. GMC Annual Conference
Friday, June 6:
7:00 a.m. GMC Annual Conference
Saturday, June 7:
8:00 a.m. GMC Annual Conference
Sunday, June 8:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Chapel Open for Prayer
The chapel will be open each Sunday beginning at 9:00 AM for a time of quiet prayer and reflection. All are welcome to come and prepare their hearts before worship.
Children’s Church Available!
We’re excited to offer Children’s Church for our little ones! Children through first grade are invited to join us during worship for a special time of learning, fun, and faith made just for them.
Pentecost is Next Sunday, June 8th
As we prepare our hearts for Pentecost, we invite you to take a “ribbon” and write down your prayers, whether they are prayers for yourself, for others, or for the world. These “ribbons” will be a visible expression of our hopes, needs, and trust in the Holy Spirit. Please add to these prayers each week as we will be creating a prayer wall over the next weeks prior to Pentecost. Write on the ribbon and place in the collection plate. We will display and grow our wall as a symbol of our shared prayer and expectation for the Spirit’s presence and power among and within each of us.
“They all joined together constantly in prayer…”Acts1:14
District 8 Gathering with Bishop Auta – June 10th
Join us for a special evening of fellowship and supper with Bishop John Pena Auta on Tuesday, June 10! Doors open at 6:30 PM at Covenant GMC of Newnan (311 Smokey Rd., Newnan, GA 30263). This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our Bishop before he returns to Nigeria. Please RSVP by Friday, June 6, to the LSMC church office so we can plan accordingly for supper.
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! Fill out and submit your registration forms on our website! Mr. Kevin is looking for volunteers to help make this year’s VBS a success! If you would like to help, please call the church office.
Scout Sunday Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
June 29th after worship service!
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
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Or call 770.948.5429
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