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Sunday worship bulletin for January 11, 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
“Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. James Michael Stevens
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 29
Praise the Lord, you angels in heaven. Praise the Lord for his glory and strength.
Praise the Lord for the glory that belongs to him. Worship the Lord because of his beauty and holiness.
The voice of the Lord is heard over the waters. The God of glory thunders. The Lord thunders over the mighty waters.
The voice of the Lord is powerful. The voice of the Lord is majestic.
The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar trees. The Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon into pieces.
He makes the mountains of Lebanon leap like a calf. He makes Mount Hermon jump like a young wild ox.
The voice of the Lord strikes with flashes of lightning.
The voice of the Lord shakes the desert. The Lord shakes the Desert of Kadesh.
The voice of the Lord twists the oak trees. It strips the forests bare. And in his temple everyone cries out, “Glory!”
The Lord on his throne rules over the flood.
The Lord rules from his throne as King forever.
The Lord gives strength to his people. The Lord blesses his people with peace.
Choral Response*
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
№ 23
Hymn*
“Come, Thou Almighty King”
№ 27
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”
Chancel Choir
Arr. Mark Andrew
Pastoral Prayer; Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
Children’s Time
Rev. Thomas Long
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“God Is So Good”
John Gentry
Arr. Douglas Wagner
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*
“Fairest Lord Jesus”
№ 113
Scripture*
Harriett Frempong
Matthew 3:13-17
Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River. He wanted to be baptized by John. But John tried to stop him. So he told Jesus, “I need to be baptized by you. So why do you come to me?”
Jesus replied, “Let it be this way for now. It is right for us to do this. It carries out God’s holy plan.” Then John agreed.
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he came up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened. Jesus saw the Spirit of God coming down on him like a dove. A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him.”
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“My Jesus, My Savior”
№ 124
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“Lift Up Your Heads”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. Robert MacDonald
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, January 11:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Monday, January 12:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
7:00 p.m. Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, January 13:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
7:00 p.m. Admin Council
Wednesday, January 14:
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, January 15:
5:00 p.m. Tutoring
6:00 p.m. HVAC Meeting
Saturday, January 17:
10:00 a.m. Women’s Meeting
Sunday, January 18:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Thank You to Our Faithful Servants
Thank you to our acolytes, communion stewards, and ushers for the faithful work you do to enhance our worship and for your service to our Savior, Jesus Christ, and Lithia Springs Methodist Church.
Acolytes:
Ibrahim Taye, Jamal Taye, Aminata Taye, Elizabeth Frempong, Yaw Frempong, Esmeralda Hernandez, Sam Arther, Vickie Brubaker
Communion Stewards:
Patsy Bowzard, Michael Barrett, Harriet Frempong
Ushers:
Phil Williams, Bonnie Stanbridge, Jim Smith, Mustafa Taye
We also extend our gratitude to Alexander Hernandez, Miss Harriet and Olivia Frempong, Braxton Esancy, and Margaret Jackson for their service during the previous year, and to the parents who faithfully support their children in serving as acolytes.
A gift has been received in honor of these faithful servants.
Methodist Women’s Group – Jan. 17th
All women of the church are warmly invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Methodist Women’s Group. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month in the Fellowship Hall. Our next meeting will be Saturday, January 17, at 10:00 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to a time of fellowship and encouragement together!
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!
Annual Giving Statements
Annual giving statements are available on the credenza behind the sanctuary. After Jan 18, statements that are not picked up will be mailed.
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 • Rosamary & Danny Johnson • Kenneth Bowden • Mike & Pam Arther • Sherry & George Walker • Diane Dempsey • Sybil Clower • Lance Gay • John Gentry • Sandra Rodriguez • Mike & Linda Lipe • Harold Staples • Pat Smith
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
office@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
PastorThomas@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
or call 770.948.5429
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