Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for March 2, 2025.
A printable PDF version of this bulletin can be downloaded here.
Wi-Fi is available for our guests.
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
“Terra Beata” Arr. Rick Parks
Glenn McElroy
Responsive Call to Worship*
Psalm 99
The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake.
Great is the Lord in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations.
Let them praise your great and awesome name — he is holy.
The King is mighty, he loves justice — you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right.
Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy.
Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel was among those who called on his name; they called on the Lord and he answered them.
He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them.
You answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished their misdeeds.
Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the Lord our God is holy.
Choral Response*
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” № 23
Hymn*
“Majesty” № 63
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
Sacrament of Holy Communion № 49
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“Be Thou My Vision” № 49
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
For online giving visit: https://613e4b45.churchtrac.com/give
Offertory “God Leads Us Along” Arr. Jay Rouse
Chancel 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*
Luke 9:28-42
Susan Savage
28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. 31 They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. 32 Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
34 While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” 36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen.
37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. 38 A man in the crowd called out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 A spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It scarcely ever leaves him and is destroying him. 40 I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they could not.”
41 “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”
42 Even while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father. 43 And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“I Love to Tell the Story” № 160
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“Coronation” Arr. Robert Lau
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 2:
9:15 a.m. Shower Committee Meeting
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Monday, March 3:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, March 4:
10:00 a.m. Fully Devoted Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Admin Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 5:
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service
8:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Thursday, March 6:
7:00 p.m. Hospitality Committee Meeting
Sunday, March 9:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
No Prayer Group Meeting or Handbell Practice this week, March 5th, due to Ash Wednesday service.
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:00p.m.
Hospitality Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 6th at 7p.m. in the Conference Room across from the church office.
Sara Bowden Women’s Group Meeting
Saturday, March 15th, at 10:00a.m. In the children’s building.
Special Guest Performance
Join us on Tuesday, April 1st at 10a.m. in the Sanctuary for a special performance by the Glory Quartet!
Easter Cantata
Join us on Palm Sunday, April 13th during worship for the Chancel and Handbell Choir’s presentation of their 2025 Easter Cantata.
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.
Free Six-Week Nutrition Class
April 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
11:00am – 12:30p.m. at LSMC.
This class focuses on nutrition, physical activity, and food preparation. Each lesson includes a brief physical activity and recipe demonstration. Participants receive a free cookbook upon completion of the course! Please call the church office to register.
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!
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 let the church office know if you are interested.
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
[email protected]
[email protected]
Or call 770.948.5429