CONFIDENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
October 22, 2023
The Prelude & Lighting Candle
Call to Worship Hymn: Bless Be the Tie That Binds – Page 557
The Welcome and Invocation: Dennis Wilkes
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed – Page 881
Announcements
Hymn of Grace: Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross – Page 301
Hymn of Grace: Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Page 140
Responsive Reading: Psalm 138 – Pages 853-854 – Clifford McKenzie
Celebrations, Joys and Concerns: Dennis Wilkes
Lord’s Prayer: Congregation
Gloria Patri – Page 70
Doxology
The offering plate is available at the entry of the church (The Narthex).
Sermon: Waiting for the Lord
Psalm 40:1-5
Closing: God Will Take Care of You – Page 130
Closing Prayer and Benediction: Dennis Wilkes
Prayer List:
Chuck Wirth, Rylan Gowder (Roger and Faye Craven grandson),
Austin Ivester, Elizabeth Ivester, Roger Ivester, Rita Dickmann, Linda Dean, Ricky Hewell, Logan,Tine Beatty, Nell Akin (Patricia’s Aunt), Crystal Teague, Kathy Cothran, the Family of Zack Cothran,
Al Adams (Melody’s Brother), Lynn Phinney(Clifford’s daughter)
The Pastor and all members of Confidence UMC lift up all those in prayer during this time of worship.
Church Calendar and Updates:
- Adult Sunday School @ 10:00 AM
- Bible Study – Wednesday October 25 @ 11:00 AM
- Sunday October 22 Pastor Appreciation Lunch after church
- Samaritan’s Purse – Children Christmas Shoe Boxes – collection starts now until November 19th. Clifford will take boxes to Ebenezer Baptist Church on November 19th.
- Remember Stephens County Food2Kids
Birthday’s Celebrations for October:
Geri Schauer 10/1
Anniversaries for October:
Joe and Sue Caples 10/17
Notes: Waiting for the Lord
We must TRUST God and patiently WAIT for needed changes in our negative circumstances. He WILL intervene.
Home Phone – 706-282-0499
Web site – avalonngumc.org