Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

Welcome/Announcements

Prelude

Call to Worship

L: Lost . . .
P: wandering without purpose, meaning,  

     value, acceptance, or place.
L: We wander lost. But the Spirit of God descends like a

    dove upon us. We hear the ancient words that name and

    claim us as children of God.
P: We are cleansed, refreshed, and made new in the love

    of those words.

Hymn:       Wash, O God, Our Son and Daughters          UMH #605

Scripture: Psalm 29

Hymn:       Baptism in Water        TFWS #2248

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Sermon

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn:       Shall We Gather at the River        UMH #723

Benediction Postlude

Prelude (We Three Kings)

Call to Worship

L:     Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations

P:     You are the one true God who reigns forever.

Opening Prayer

Hymn: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing   pg. 57

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Hymn:  O God, Our Help in Ages Past   pg. 117

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Sermon

The Proclamation

The Confession

Words of Assurance and Pardon

Hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross   pg. 298

The Invitation

The Covenant Prayer

Hymn: A Charge to Keep I Have pg. 413

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude (My Hope Is Built pg. 368)

Welcome

Prelude

Call to Worship 

L: Darkness—we who walk in darkness

P: have seen a great light: 

L: a light that is a joy for all the earth,

P: a light that announces new life.

L: In joy we greet this light. 

P: In this light we see that our savior has come.

Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Hymn: Rock-a-Bye, My Dear Little Boy

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Sermon

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn: Go, Tell It On the Mountain

Benediction

Postlude

This Christmas we are reairing the 2016 Christmas Cantata, “Christmas at the Manger.” May this service be a blessing to you and your family. Merry Christmas!

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Please click on the link above to watch Second Sunday of Advent Service

Christ the King Sunday

Thank you to everyone who helped us with our first in-person worship service in several months. Today was my first in-person service with Wesley Memorial and it was a blessing! Thank you to Suzanne Burnett for being our liturgist and H. Steven Walker, Director of Music Ministries for our hymns, prelude, and postlude. Sermon Title: Gentleness. Scripture: John 8:1-11.

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5. Sermon: Faithfulness by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: To God Be the Glory/My Tribute and Postlude: Rock of Ages by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Song: Thank you by Michael Rodgers, soloist.

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36. Sermon: Kindness by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: The Old Rugged Cross, Hymn: What a Friend, and Postlude: Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries.

Sunday Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11 Sermon: Patience by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton; Prelude: Standing on the Promises Hymn: Softly and Tenderly; Postlude: Victory in Jesus by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Song: Soon and Very Soon by Michael Rodgers, Soloist.

Please come to the church at 11:00 am today for drive thru communion. Scripture: Romans 8:1; Sermon: Peace by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Thank you to Lynda Reese for helping with the communion liturgy. Prelude: Sweet Hour of Prayer and Postlude: Hymn of Promise by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Because He Lives and Let Us Break Bread Together by Michael Rodgers, Soloist.

Scripture: Philippians 4:4 Sermon: Joy by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton; Prelude: For the Beauty of the Earth; Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee; Hymn: Shout to the Lord; Postlude: Christ for the World We Sing by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2. Sermon: Fragrance of Love by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: Are Ye Able, Hymn: What Wondrous Love Is This, and Postlude; Glorify Thy Name by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Song: Soon and Very Soon by Michael Rodgers, Soloist.

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 [5:16-21]. Sermon: You Are What You Eat by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: To God Be the Glory/ My Tribute and Postlude: There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood. When We All Get to Heaven and Blessed Assurance by Michael Rodgers, soloist.

***After the song, Let Us Break Bread Together, please come to the church for drive thru Holy Communion at 11:00 AM (Sunday, September 6) outside the church. Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sermon: Restoring Dry Bones by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: Sweet, Sweet Spirit and postlude: Nothing But the Blood by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Michael Rodgers, Soloist, Dem Bones, Let Us Break Bread Together, and Give Thanks.

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:23-24 [1-22], Sermon: Caring Shepherd and Sheep by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee and postlude: Rock of Ages by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries. Michael Rodgers, Soloist, Thou Art Worthy and Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us.

Sunday Morning Service 8/2/20; Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4; Sermon: Who’s to Blame? by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton; Prelude: Victory in Jesus; Postlude: Softly and Tenderly, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministries; Shall We Gather at the River by soloist Michael Rogers

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Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-4 [1-18] Sermon: Temple Inspection by Rev. Dr. Joshua Felton. Prelude: “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” and Postlude: “Rescue the Perishing” by H. Stephen Walker, Director of Music Ministry. “Were It Not for Grace” by soloist Michael Rodgers.