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You are always welcome at this church
Looking for words to honor the fathers and father figures whose love and example have made a difference in our lives? This short prayer is an excerpt from “A Litany of Peace for Father’s Day” by the Rev Jane Sommers and shared by Discipleship Ministries.
“Loving God,
We give thanks for the men of virtue who have touched our lives.
Those who have shown us kindness, courage, generosity, truth, compassion, faith, and love.
Bless all sons and brothers and fathers and grandfathers who reveal a glimpse of your loving presence on earth.
Amen.”
We hope you will join us to celebrate Father’s Day.
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin below or visit the This Sunday link at GPUMC page on our website every week.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
Order of Worship for Sunday, June 21
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Marcia Wright
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| Chimes Hymn | “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee” | UMH 142 |
| Welcome | Marcia Wright | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 1 (UMH 738) | Marcia Wright |
| Prelude | “Ave Verum” W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) | Eric Winter |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “For the Beauty of the Earth” | UMH 92 |
| Sacrament of Baptism | Barrett Alexander Jones Parents: Dylan & Melanie Jones | |
| Scripture Reading | Philippians 4:4-9 (NT. p.187) | Marcia Wright |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory Invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory | “Somewhere in Time” | Sara Sessions |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| Hymn of Preparation | “Faith of Our Fathers” | UMH 710 |
| Scripture Reading | Micah 6:6-8 (OT.p.816) | Marcia Wright |
| The Message | “Living the Good Life” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Help Us Accept Each Other” | UMH 560 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Postlude | “Prelude #3 Eight Short Preludes and Fugues” J.S.Bach (1685-1750) | Eric Winter |
Dr. Lisa Hancock, Director of Worship Arts Ministries, served as an organist and music minister in United Methodist congregations in the legacy Northwest Texas and North Texas Annual Conferences.