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Sunday worship bulletin for July 5, 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
“One Nation Under God”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. Lani Smith
Hymn*
“Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory”
№ 283
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
Pg. 730
Hymn*
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
№ 15
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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Offertory
“America the Beautiful”
John Gentry & Glenn McElroy
Arr. James Michael Stevens
Doxology*
№ 682
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Words Thomas Ken; Music Louis Bourgeois
CCLI 1152573
Anthem
“God Bless America”
Chancel Choir; Soloist: Glenn McElroy
Arr. Irving Berlin
Scripture*
Bart Arther
Romans 7:15-25
I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!
So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin.
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Rev. Thomas Long
Hymn*
“God of Our Fathers”
№ 59
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
Glenn McElroy
Arr. Mary McDonald
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This Week’s Schedule
Today, July 5:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Monday, July 6:
6:00 p.m. VBS
Tuesday, July 7:
6:00 p.m. VBS
Wednesday, July 8:
4:00 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. VBS
Thursday, July 9:
6:00 p.m. VBS
Friday, July 10:
6:00 p.m. VBS
Sunday, July 12:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
Vacation Bible School Is Underway!
Vacation Bible School began this week and continues through Friday, July 10, from 6:00–8:30 PM each evening. Please be in prayer for our children, volunteers, families, and everyone helping make this week of ministry possible. There is still time to invite children and families to join us! To register a child or volunteer, visit vbs.lithiaspringsmethodist.org. For more information, contact the church office or Jess Arther at 678.761.0744.
Community Night @ LSMC – Thursday, July 23
Join us for Community Night at Lithia Springs Methodist Church on Thursday, July 23, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall! This relaxed, welcoming evening is for all ages. We’ll share supper, enjoy fellowship, and have fun with games and activities inspired by the Kentucky Derby. Whether you come every time or just drop in when you can, we’d love to have you with us. Everyone is invited!
Mobile Food Pantry Ministry
Please mark your calendars for our remaining 2026 Mobile Food Pantry dates: August 15, October 17, and December 19. Distribution begins at 2:00 PM, with volunteers arriving at 12:00 PM. As always, thank you for helping us serve our community and share Christ’s love with our neighbors.
Prayer Requests
Please remember to lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ in your prayers throughout the week:
Sherry & George Walker • Sandra Rodriguez • McCant Hayes • Wanda Wilkerson • Dale Arrington • Steve Gay • David Hutton • Sadie Grace McCoy • Kenneth Bowden • Jane Williams • Angela Hughes • Elsie Turpin • Families in Nigeria and in Venezuela
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
office@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
PastorThomas@lithiaspringsmethodist.org
or call 770.948.5429
Office hours 10am-2pm
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