First United Methodist Church
July 24, 2011
* Please Stand If Able
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Delbert Dearing
*SONG OF PRAISE
“I am Thine, O Lord” UMH 419
*PASSING THE PEACE
(gathering) “Sanctuary”
Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living, sanctuary for You.
*THE WORDS OF PRAISE Delbert Dearing
“Apostles Creed” UMH 881
*THE GLORIA PATRI UMH 70
Glo-ry be to the Fa-ther, and to the Son and to the Ho-ly
Ghost; as it was in the be-gin-ning, is now, and ev-er shall be,
world with-out end. A-men. A-men.
THE GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Offertory Prayer Delbert Dearing
*Doxology UMH 95
*SONG OF PRAISE
“Seek Ye First” UMH 405
*THE SPECIAL MUSIC
OR CONGREGATIONAL PICKS
JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing
Pastoral/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
*SONG OF PRAISE “Jesus Loves Me” UMH 191
As we are singing, all children are invted to the
front for Children’s time with Brad Banner.
SONG OF PRAISE “More Precious Than Silver”
Lord, you are more precious than silver. Lord, you are more costly than gold. Lord, you are more beautiful than diamonds, and nothing I desire compares with you.
Psalm Reading Delbert Dearing
“Psalm105:1-11, 45b”
SERMON “Faith Growing Kingdom” Matt. 13:31-33, 44-52
*INVITATIONAL “Change My Heart, O God”
Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my
heart, O God, may I be like you. Your are the Potter, I am the
clay. Mold me and make me, that is what I pray. Change my
heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God,
may I be like you.
*BENEDICTION Rhonda Greenwood
*DISMISSAL
“The Family of God’
“I’m so glad, I’m a part, of the fam-ily of God—I’ve been
washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs
with Je-sus as we travel this sod, for I’m part of the fam-ily, the fam-ily of God.”
POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens
*CCLI #2480835
Thank you for worshipping with us. Please come again!
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THIS WEEK:
Say something good about Jesus!
Say something good about the church!
Invite someone to come with you next week!
God bless you and be safe!
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FROGS: today at 5:30 p.m.
ROUND-UP, August 6th in Lubbock 9:30-3:30
Pre-registration $30
At the door $35
More information on the information rack.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Sunday, July 10th:
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
6:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth
7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth
Wednesday, July13th:
6:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth
7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth
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This Week’s Birthdays:
July 25: Corky Cox
This Week’s Anniversaries:
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PRAYERS
God is our strength for today and our hope for tomorrow.
Pray For:
Our Church Our Families Our Community Our Country Our Servicemen Public Servants
Losses Due to Fires Rain
Cancer:
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Physical Health:
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Loss of a Loved One:
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Other Needs:
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Worship Attendance (7/17/2011): 71
Sunday Morning Offering: $1434.09
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Piano/Organist: Kenny Stephens
Song Leader: Donna Carter
Acolytes: Brooke Jones & Jacob Dearing
Nursery: Lillian Jones
Ushers: Tom Watson, Ronny Doan,
Mac Sipe, Darryl Schriver
Children’s Church Leader: Donna Carter
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This Weeks Lectionary Readings:
Genesis 29: 15-28
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
