Weekly Bulletin: 2/1/26
FEB 1, 2026 ORDER OF WORSHIP
Speaker: Dr. Troy Banks
Worship Leader: April Rosamilia
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER Worship Leader
Gracious and loving God,
We come into this space of worship and you welcome us just as we are. Still our hearts, steady our minds, and draw us into your presence. As we gather, remind us that our truest peace is found not in what we chase, but in trusting you, our steady Rock. Be with us now, and make us aware of your nearness.
Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Worship Leader
PRELUDE Dr. Banks
INVOCATION (Remain Seated) Worship Leader
Faithful God,
You promise perfect peace to those whose minds are stayed on you. Set our hearts on things above, where Christ reigns in love and mercy. Shape this time of worship so that it centers us, grounds us, and reorients our lives toward what truly matters.
Amen.
**CALL TO WORSHIP Worship Leader
Leader: Come, all who are weary of striving and wanting more.
People: We come to the One who gives lasting peace.
Leader: Set your minds on things above, not on what fades or fails.
People: We fix our hearts on God, our eternal Rock.
Leader: Trust in the Lord forever.
People: For in God, we find strength, peace, and life.
**UM HYMN #462 “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
And to take him at his word;
Just to rest upon his promise,
And to know, thus saith the Lord.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust his cleansing blood;
And in simple faith to plunge me
Neath the healing, cleansing flood!.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
Yes, tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
I’m so glad I learned to trust thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, friend;
And I know that thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
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.
OFFERTORY PRAYER Worship Leader
Generous God,
Everything we have comes from you. In a world that teaches us to want more and hold tighter, you invite us to trust more and open our hands.
As we offer these gifts, remind us that you are our provider. Use what is given to meet real needs, to bring hope, and to reflect your love. Shape us into people who seek not more for ourselves, but more of you in our lives.
Amen.
JOYS AND CONCERNS Worship Leader
PASTORAL PRAYER Worship Leader
God of peace,
You know the joys we celebrate today. The moments of gratitude, healing, love, and new beginnings that lift our spirits. We thank you for every sign of your goodness among us. We thank you for [joy, joy, joy…]
You also know the concerns we carry. The worries we name aloud and the burdens we hold quietly in our hearts. We lift to you the prayers spoken and unspoken, trusting that you hear every one. We trust into your care [concern, concern, concern…]
Help us, Lord, to discern between what we want and what we truly need. When our hearts are restless, steady us. When our focus drifts, lift our eyes toward you. Teach us to trust you not only in abundance, but in uncertainty as well.
Gather all our prayers together now as we pray the words Jesus taught us, saying:
Our Father…
LORD’S PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV Worship Leader
3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
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4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.
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 Worship Leader
3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
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2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
RESPONSE TO SCRIPTURE Worship Leader
L: The Word of God for the people of God.
C: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Everyone Wants It, Few Have It, We All Need It” Dr. Troy Banks
**TFWS HYMN #2032 “My Life is in You Lord”
My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You
My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You
I will praise You with all of my life
I will praise You with all of my strength
With all of my life, With all of my strength
All of my hope is in You
My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You
My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You
I will praise You with all of my life
I will praise You with all of my strength
With all of my life, With all of my strength
All of my hope is in You
My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You
My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You
In You, it's in You
In You, it's in You
FELLOWSHIP BLESSING Youth Representative
God of community and grace,
As we move from worship into fellowship, help us carry your peace with us. Let our conversations be filled with kindness, our laughter be generous, and our presence with one another be a reminder that we are not alone.
Amen.
**BENEDICTION Dr. Troy Banks
POSTLUDE Dr. Banks
(Please be seated as the postlude closes our service)