What Now?

Prelude
Stephanie Shorden

Greeting
Rev. David Petty

*Threshold Song
Word of God Speak
Mercy Me
Peter Kipley and Bart Millard
© 2002 Wordspring Music, LLC, Songs From the Indigo Room and Simpleville Music

1. I’m finding myself
at a loss for words
and the funny thing is
it’s okay.
 
The last thing I need
is to be heard,
but to hear
what You would say.
 
Word of God, speak.
Would you pour down like rain, washing my eyes to see
your majesty,
to be still and know,
that you’re in this place?
 
Please let me stay and rest
in your holiness.
Word of God, speak.
 
2. I’m finding myself
in the midst of you,
beyond the music,
beyond the noise.
 
All that I need
is to be with you,
and in the quiet,
I hear your voice.
 
Word of God, speak.
Would you pour down like rain, washing my eyes to see
your majesty,
to be still and know,
that you’re in this place?
 
Please let me stay and rest
in your holiness.
Word of God, speak.
 
Would you pour down like rain, washing my eyes to see
your majesty,
to be still and know,
that you’re in this place?
 
Please let me stay and rest
in your holiness.
Word of God, speak.
Word of God, speak.

*Call To Worship
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Leader: The bible is our guidebook
People: We look to scripture for guidance.
Leader:Where do we go from here?
People: We go where God is leading, to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, mind, and strength, and our neighbor as our-selves.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: We shall rejoice and be glad in it!

*Gathering Song
How Great Thou Art
UMH #77
WORDS: Stuart K. Hine, 1953
© 1953, renewed 1981 Manna Music, Inc.
 
1. O Lord my God!
when I in awesome wonder
consider all
the worlds thy hands
have made,
 
I see the stars,
I hear the rolling thunder,
thy power throughout
the universe displayed.
 
Refrain
Then sings my soul,
my Savior God to thee;
how great thou art,
how great thou art!
 
Then sings my soul,
my Savior God to thee;
how great thou art,
how great thou art!
 
2. When through the woods
and forest glades I wander,
and hear the birds
sing sweetly in the trees;
 
when I look down
from lofty mountain
grandeur
and hear the brook,
and feel the gentle breeze;
 
Refrain
Then sings my soul,
my Savior God to thee;
how great thou art,
how great thou art!
 
Then sings my soul,
my Savior God to thee;
how great thou art,
how great thou art!
 
3. And when I think
that God, his Son
not sparing,
sent him to die,
I scarce can take it in;
 
that on the cross,
my burden gladly bearing,
he bled and died
to take away my sin;
 
Refrain
Then sings my soul,
my Savior God to thee;
how great thou art,
how great thou art!
 
Then sings my soul,
my Savior God to thee;
how great thou art,
how great thou art!
 
4. When Christ shall come
with shout of acclamation
and take me home,
what joy shall fill my heart.
 
Then I shall bow
in humble adoration,
and there proclaim,
my God,
how great thou art!
 
Refrain
Then sings my soul,
my Savior God to thee;
how great thou art,
how great thou art!
 
Then sings my soul,
my Savior God to thee;
how great thou art,
how great thou art!
 
Mystery Box

Prayer Song
O Come and Dwell in Me
UMH #388
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1762 (2 Cor. 3:17; 5:17; Heb. 11:5)
 
1. O come and dwell in me,
Spirit of power within,
and bring the
glorious liberty
from sorrow, fear, and sin.
 
Pastoral, Silent and, The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor Donnie Sturgill

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power and the Glory forever.
Amen

Prayer Response
O Come and Dwell in Me
UMH #388
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1762 (2 Cor. 3:17; 5:17; Heb. 11:5)
 
1. O come and dwell in me,
Spirit of power within,
and bring the
glorious liberty
from sorrow, fear, and sin.

Invitation to Offering
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Offertory

The Majesty and Glory of Your Name
by Tome Fettke
Sanctuary Choir

Prayer of Thanks and Dedication
Rev. David Petty

*Doxology
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
 
Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures
here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
 
Praise God, the source
of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ,
whose power uplifts!
 
Praise the Spirit,
Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!

Scripture Reading
Romans 12:9-21
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Instead, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Prayer for Illumination

Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14

Message
Rev. David Petty

Communion

Communion Hymn
Eat This Bread
UMH #628
WORDS: Robert Batastini and the Taizé Community, 1982 (Jn. 6:35)
© 1984 Les Presses de Taizé France; by permission of G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Eat this bread,
drink this cup,
come to me
and never be hungry.
 
Eat this bread,
drink this cup,
trust in me and
you will not thirst.
 
*Hymn
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
UMH #133
WORDS: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1887 (Dt. 33:27)

1. What a fellowship,
what a joy divine,
leaning on the
everlasting arms;
 
what a blessedness,
what a peace is mine,
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
 
Refrain
Lean - - - ing,
(Leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
safe and secure
from all alarms;
 
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus.)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
 
2. O how sweet to walk
in this pilgrim way,
leaning on the
everlasting arms;
 
O how bright the path
grows from day to day,
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
 
Refrain
Lean - - - ing,
(Leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
safe and secure
from all alarms;
 
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
 
3. What have I to dread,
what have I to fear,
leaning on the
everlasting arms?
 
I have blessed peace
with my Lord so near,
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
 
Refrain
Lean - - - ing,
(Leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
safe and secure
from all alarms;
 
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
 
*Benediction

Postlude
Stephanie Shorden