JAN 4, 2026 ORDER OF WORSHIP

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Troy Banks

Worship Leader:  Linda Moran

 

WELCOME                Worship Leader

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS             Worship Leader

 

PRELUDE                    Dr. Banks

 

INVOCATION (Remain Seated)                         Worship Leader

 

All of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ
with a resounding “Yes!”
And through Christ,
our “Amen” ascends to God for his glory.
He has anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us,
and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit,
guaranteeing what is to come. Amen!

**CALL TO WORSHIP          Worship Leader

 

A new day has dawned, a new year begun
O Lord, call us so we may hear Your voice

The world turns to hopes and dreams of the future
O Lord, keep us in Your ways and on Your path

We enter this new year with hope and excitement
O Lord, remind us that You lead us
O Lord, guide us as we look to You and worship You.
Amen.

**UM HYMN #462   “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

 

OFFERING & OFFERTORY  

 

**DOXOLOGY                  

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above ye heav’nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

 

JOYS AND CONCERNS     Worship Leader     

PASTORAL PRAYER

LORD’S PRAYER      

 

SCRIPTURE READING                      Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV                Worship Leader

           

RESPONSE TO SCRIPTURE              Worship Leader

Liturgist:  The Word of God for the people of God.

Congregation:  Thanks be to God.

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                               Dr. Banks

 

SCRIPTURE READING                      Colossians 3:1-2 NIV        

           

RESPONSE TO SCRIPTURE             

Guest Speaker:  The Word of God for the people of God.

Congregation:  Thanks be to God.

 

SERMON        “Everyone Wants It, Few Have It, We All Need It”   Dr. Troy Banks

 

**TFWS HYMN #2232                      “My Life is in You Lord”

 

FELLOWSHIP BLESSING      Youth Representative

Faithful God,

We thank You for the year behind us

And the new beginnings before us.

As we share this time together,

Renew our hope, our strength, and our love.

Bless this fellowship as we step forward with You.

Amen.

**BENEDICTION                   Dr. Troy Banks

 

POSTLUDE                 Dr. Banks

(Please be seated as the postlude closes our service)