CONFIDENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
May 2, 2021
The Prelude & Lighting Candles
Call to Worship Hymn: He is Lord – Page 177
The Welcome and Invocation: Rev. Dennis Wilkes
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed – Page 881
Announcements
Hymn of Grace: I am Thine, O Lord – Page 419
Hymn of Grace: Rescue the Perishing – Page 591
Responsive Reading: Canticle of Christ’s Obedience – Page 167 – Patricia Ryals
Celebrations, Joys wand Concerns: Rev. Dennis Wilkes
Lord’s Prayer: Congregation
Gloria Patri – Page 70 – (recite)
Doxology
The offering plate is available at the entry of the church (The Narthex).
Sermon: Running the Race
Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24
Closing Hymn: Amazing Grace – Page 378
Closing Prayer and Benediction: Rev. Dennis Wilkes
Prayer List:
Phyllis and Thurman Freels, Tommy Kelly, Chuck Wirth, Rylan Gowder (Roger and Faye Craven grandson), Elizabeth Ivester, Roger Ivester, Bobby Beatty, Lyn Cantrell (Renee’s daughter), The Family of Charles McCollum, Bruce Wilkes, Lucy Wolverton, Rita Dickmann (Gere’s Mother), Aiden Amason (Dennis and Barbaras nephew)
The Pastor and all members of Confidence UMC and all those lifted up in prayer during this time of worship.
Church Calendar and Updates:
- No Adult Sunday School
- No Bible Study
Birthday’s Celebrations for May:
Sharon Yeast 5-17
Anniversaries for May:
None
Sermon Notes: Running the Race
The Christian life is compared to running a race. We must never quit, never give up, we must persevere to the finish line.
Welcome: All are welcome at this worship celebration. We especially welcome our first-time guests. Please visit us again soon.
Home Phone – 706-282-0499
Web site – avalonngumc.org