Worship Bulletin
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February 8, 2026
WE GATHER
Welcome & Announcements (Elder Mary Ann Matchett)
Invitation to Worship (Rev. Eric Brotheridge)
Prelude: Amazing Grace arr. by Dino Kartsonakis (Lori Rhoden)
Call to Worship (Elder Mary Ann)
One: Lord, we come before You, knowing that we are called to love one another deeply.
ALL: Help us to grow in love that reflects Your heart.
One: As we worship today, let us be filled with the love that is from God.
ALL: Let us open our hearts to one another, seeing the image of God in each person. Amen.
Opening Praise (Praise Band)
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
The Church Where Love Lives
Young Disciples Time (Rev. Eric)
Prayer Song: Step by Step (Praise Band)
Moment of Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer (Rev. Eric)
WE HEAR THE WORD
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 NRSVUE (Marianna Gill)
Special Music: God Is Love by Timothy Rees & Robert Lind (Choir)
Message: The Lived Christian Life: Godliness with Mutual Affection (Rev. Eric)
WE COME TO THE TABLE
Communion Hymn #400 (1, 2, 4): When You Do This, Remember Me
Invitation to Communion & Words of Institution (Rev. Eric)
Prayer of Blessing for Elements (Elder Ann Wolfe)
The Lord’s Prayer (in unison)
Our Father, who 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL
Invitation to Offering (Rev. Eric)
Prayer of Blessing for Offering (Elder Mary Ann)
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Sending Forth, Hymn #494 (1-3): They’ll Know We Are Christians
Benediction: Aaron’s Blessing (Rev. Eric)
Postlude: How Can I Keep from Singing arr. by Victor Labenske (Marianna Gill)
CALENDAR
Sun., February 8: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary
Tues., February 10: Mission & Benevolence, 10:30am, Room 108; Preschool Team, 2pm, Room 108 & Zoom; Prayer Vigil, 6pm, High Street UMC
Wed., February 11: Bible Study, 10am, Room 108 & Zoom; Choir Rehearsal, 8pm, Sanctuary
Thurs., February 12: Ministerial Relations Team, 7pm, Zoom
Sun., February 15: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary; Chapel Service at Morrison Woods, 1:30pm; Choral Concert, 4pm, Sanctuary
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