February 9, 2025

As we enter the month of February, we're excited to focus our hearts and efforts on a cause that reflects the core values of love, compassion, and community. Our Monthly Mission for February is dedicated to supporting Family Promise of Colorado Springs, with whom we have recently partnered in using Wesley House to provide transitional housing for people who have been experiencing homelessness.
Family Promise is an organization committed to transforming the lives of families experiencing homelessness. They provide more than just shelter and meals – they offer a pathway to stability and self-sufficiency. Through their comprehensive programs and unwavering support, Family Promise helps families regain their footing and create a brighter future.
Throughout February, we have the incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. By raising funds for Family Promise, we're contributing to the essential resources that empower families to overcome adversity and build a better life. As we unite in this endeavor, we embody the spirit of Christ's love and compassion in a tangible way, creating a ripple effect of hope and positive change.
Let's come together as a community to support Family Promise of Colorado Springs and be a source of light and encouragement for families on their journey towards a brighter tomorrow.

First UMC Women's Retreat
Saturday, March 1 8:30-2:30
Soul Care for Yourself

Vivian McWhorter 719-321-9325

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.

5:00p Youth Group at Calvary UMC
Monday
6:30p Jubilee Bell Rehearsal
7:00p Vocal Fusion Rehearsal
7:30p Peak Experience Barbershop Chorus

GATHERING

Prelude
Cynthia Hibbetts

Welcome
Rev. David Petty

Moment for Missions
Family Promise

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD

Threshold Moment
Rev. David Petty

*Worshiping Song
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
UMH #110

1. A mighty fortress
is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.

For still our ancient foe
doth seek to work us woe;
his craft and
power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.

2. Did we in our own
strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right man
on our side,
the man of God’s
own choosing.

Dost ask who
that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth, his name,
from age to age the same,
and he must
win the battle.

3. And though this world,
with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear,
for God hath willed
his truth to triumph
through us.

The Prince of
Darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo, his doom is sure;
one little word
shall fell him.

4. That word above
all earthly powers,
no thanks to them, abideth;
the Spirit and
the gifts are ours,
thru him who
with us sideth.

Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill;
God’s truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever.

*Opening Hymn
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Vs. 1-4 UMH #57
WORDS: Charles Wesley, 1739

1. O for a thousand
tongues to sing
my great Redeemer’s praise,

the glories of
my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!

2. My gracious Master
and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all
the earth abroad
the honors of thy name.

3. Jesus! the name
that charms our fears,
that bids our sorrows cease;
’tis music in
the sinner’s ears,
’tis life, and health,
and peace.

4. He breaks the power
of canceled sin,
he sets the prisoner free;
his blood can
make the foulest clean;
his blood availed for me.

*Greet Your Neighbor – Passing the Peace of Christ

Mystery Box

A WORD OF INSPIRATION

Scripture Reading
Ephesians 5:15-21
Revelations 5:11-13
Jackie Fletcher
 
Ephesians 5:15-21
 
Be careful, then, how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to one another, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Revelations 5:11-13
 
Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!”

Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea and all that is in them, singing, “To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”

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
400 Years of Hymns (and we'll be singing them for hundreds more!)
Rev. David Petty

PRAYER

Prayer Song
Spirit of the Living God
UMH #393
WORDS: Daniel Iverson, 1926 (Acts 11:15)
© 1938, renewal © 1963 Birdwing Music

Spirit of the living God,
fall afresh on me.
Spirit of the living God,
fall afresh on me.

Melt me, mold me,
fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God,
fall afresh on me.

Prayer, Silent Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer
Jackie Fletcher

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

GIVING BACK

Invitation to Offering
Jackie Fletcher

Offertory
Sanctuary Choir

Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. David Petty

Doxology
Praise God from Who 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!

SENDING FORTH

*Closing Hymn
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
UMH #140
WORDS: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1923 (Lam. 3:22-23)
© 1923, renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Co.

1. Great is thy faithfulness,
O God my Father;
there is no shadow
of turning with thee;

thou changest not,
thy compassions,
they fail not;
as thou hast been,
thou forever wilt be.

Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning
new mercies I see;

all I have needed
thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!

2. Summer and winter
and springtime
and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars
in their courses above

join with all nature in
manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness,
mercy, and love.

Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning
new mercies I see;

all I have needed
thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!

3. Pardon for sin and a
peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence
to cheer and to guide;

strength for today
and bright hope
for tomorrow,
blessings all mine,
with ten thousand beside!

Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning
new mercies I see;

all I have needed
thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!

*Benediction
Rev. David Petty

Postlude
Cynthia Hibbetts