September 29, 2024

Each communion Sunday thereafter we will have a basket for those who feel called to give above and beyond their pledge. This "second-mile" giving will help fund the pastor's discretionary fund, which helps meet community needs as they arise, such as gas, lodging, clothing, etc. Feel free to bring your spare cash and change to help make a change in the lives of those in need.

Monday
6:30p Jubilee Bell Rehearsal
7:00p Vocal Fusion Rehearsal
7:30p Peak Experience Barbershop Chorus

Prelude
Cynthia Hibbetts

Welcome
Rev. David Petty

Threshold Moment
Rev. David Petty

*Opening Hymn
Because He Lives
UMH #364
WORDS: Gloria and William J. Gaither, 1971
© 1971 William J. Gaither
 
1. God sent his Son,
they called him Jesus;
he came to love,
heal, and forgive;
 
he lived and died
to buy my pardon,
an empty grave is there
to prove my Savior lives.
 
Refrain
Because he lives,
I can face tomorrow;
because he lives,
all fear is gone;
 
because I know
he holds the future,
and life is worth
the living
just because he lives.
 
2. How sweet to hold
a newborn baby,
and feel the pride
and joy he gives;
 
but greater still
the calm assurance,
this child can face
uncertain days
because he lives.
 
Refrain
Because he lives,
I can face tomorrow;
because he lives,
all fear is gone;
 
because I know
he holds the future,
and life is worth
the living
just because he lives.
 
3. And then one day
I’ll cross the river;
I’ll fight life’s
final war with pain;
 
and then as death
gives way to victory,
I’ll see the lights
of glory
and I’ll know he reigns.
 
Refrain
Because he lives,
I can face tomorrow;
because he lives,
all fear is gone;
 
because I know
he holds the future,
and life is worth
the living
just because he lives.
 
*Worshiping Song
It Is Well with My Soul
UMH #377
WORDS: Horatio G. Spafford, 1873
 
1. When peace, like a river,
attendeth my way,
when sorrows
like sea billows roll;
 
whatever my lot,
thou hast taught
me to say,
It is well,
it is well with my soul.
 
Refrain
It is well (It is well)
with my soul, (with my soul,)
it is well,
it is well with my soul.
 
2. Though Satan
should buffet,
though trials should come,
let this blest
assurance control,
 
that Christ has regarded
my helpless estate,
and hath shed
his own blood
for my soul.
 
Refrain
It is well (It is well)
with my soul, (with my soul,)
it is well,
it is well with my soul.
 
3. My sin, oh, the bliss
of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part
but the whole,
 
is nailed to the cross,
and I bear it no more,
praise the Lord,
praise the Lord,
O my soul!
 
Refrain
It is well (It is well)
with my soul, (with my soul,)
it is well,
it is well with my soul.
 
4. And, Lord, haste the day
when my faith
shall be sight,
the clouds be
rolled back as a scroll;
 
the trump shall resound,
and the Lord shall descend,
even so,
it is well
with my soul.
 
Refrain
It is well (It is well)
with my soul, (with my soul,)
it is well,
it is well with my soul.
 
Greet Your Neighbor – Passing the Peace of Christ
 
Mystery Box

Scripture Reading
Psalm 23
Jackie Fletcher

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
  he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.

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
Freedom to Fear
Rev. David Petty

Prayer
Jackie Fletcher
 
Silent Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

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

Invitation to Offering
Rev. David Petty

Offertory
The Heavens are Telling
by Franz Joseph Haydn
Sanctuary Choir

Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. David Petty

Doxology
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
 
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!

*Closing Hymn
Victory In Jesus
UMH #370
WORDS: Eugene M. Bartlett, 1939
© 1939 Eugene M. Bartlett, renewed 1967 Mrs. Eugene M. Bartlett,
by permission of Albert E. Brumley & Sons, Inc.
 
1. I heard an old, old story,
how a Savior came from glory,
how he gave his life
on Calvary
to save a wretch like me;
 
I heard about his groaning,
of his precious
blood’s atoning,
then I repented of my sins
and won the victory.
 
Refrain
O victory in Jesus,
my Savior forever!
He sought me
and bought me
with his redeeming blood;
 
he loved me
ere I knew him,
and all my love
is due him;
he plunged me to victory
beneath the cleansing flood.
 
2. I heard about his healing,
of his cleansing
power revealing,
how he made the lame
to walk again
and caused the blind to see;
 
and then I cried, “Dear Jesus,
come and heal
my broken spirit,”
and somehow Jesus
came and brought
to me the victory.
 
Refrain
O victory in Jesus, 
my Savior forever!
He sought me
and bought me
with his redeeming blood;
 
he loved me
ere I knew him,
and all my love
is due him;
he plunged me to victory
beneath the cleansing flood.
 
3. I heard about a mansion
he has built
for me in glory,
and I heard about
the streets of gold
beyond the crystal sea;
 
about the angels singing
and the old
redemption story,
and some sweet day
I’ll sing up there
the song of victory.
 
Refrain
O victory in Jesus,
my Savior forever!
He sought me
and bought me
with his redeeming blood;
 
he loved me
ere I knew him,
and all my love
is due him;
he plunged me to victory
beneath the cleansing flood.
 
Benediction
Rev. David Petty
 
Postlude
Cynthia Hibbetts