On Sunday, Jan. 3, the order of services at the Freedom United Methodist Church was:
Prelude – Janell Reutlinger
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Invocation by Pastor Todd Finley
Call to Worship – Psalm 98 led by Shirley Wagner
The Lord’s Prayer
Opening Hymn – “Standing On the Promises,” led by Jennifer Finley
Affirmation of Faith
The Lord’s Prayer
Gloria Patri
Hymn of Justifying Grace – “My Hope is Built”
Offertory Prayer by Pastor Todd
Doxology
Special Music – “Real,” sung by Jennifer Finley
Holy Scripture – Psalm 23: 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 paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will 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 forever.
The Morning Message – “God’s Promises” – Pastor Todd Finley
Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Todd served Holy Communion assisted by Dixie Stansberry
Hymn of Invitation – “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”
Benediction: Go now as a light to the nations. Honor the Lord; preach what you know of the risen Christ, and fulfil all righteousness. And may God strengthen you and bless you with peace; May Christ Jesus bring forth justice for you and among you; And may the Holy Spirit alight on you and affirm you as God’s beloved ones. We go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.
Closing Musical Response – “Standing On the Promises” (refrain)
Postlude – Janell Reutlinger
Please remember those on our prayer list including: Donna Smith (medical issue), John Martin (Dixie’s cousin, medical issue), Bob Seivert (medical issue), the E.F. Wise family, the Islia Barnes Whitaker family, the Anthony Lovelace family, those affected by Covid-19(there are several in our community), Becky Hill (medical issue), Payne Louthan (military), nursing home residents, Dale Martin (Debbie Brown’s father), our elected officials, our country, Don and Reia Lenhart, Isaac Hansen (deployed), Betty Kirkwood, EMT services in northwest Oklahoma (a need for EMTs), Christians worldwide, Bonita Stewart, J.J. Louthan, Rick Wallace (Regina Wilson’s brother, medical issue), Lisa Hughes, and Kinsey Didier. Please keep our first responders – EMTs, firefighters, and law enforcement in your prayers.
Services at Freedom UMC are Sunday school/Bible study starting at 10 a.m.; Sunday service is at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Please join us as we worship the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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