Order of Worship
June 21, 2026 |
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Welcome to Worship |
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| Call to Worship | Hymn 516 When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder |
| Singing Together | What a Day That Will Be |
| Welcome | |
| Ministry Updates | |
| Scripture Reading | Student |
| Singing Together | Hymn 3 Worthy of Worship |
| Offertory Song | The Heart of Worship |
| Offertory Prayer | Bubba Martin |
| Offertory | Nan Decker |
| A Father's Day Blessing | 231 Worship |
| Message | Dr. Ray Meador Our Legacy: Loving Jesus Revelation 2:1-7 |
| Invitation | Hymn 285 Wherever He Leads I'll Go |
| Closing Song | Hymn 345 Now I Belong to Jesus |
Announcements
| Scholarship Donations are Gladly Welcomed for Summer Camps! Mark your offering envelope “Boys Camp”, “Girls Camp”, or “Youth Camp” to specify which camp(s) you’d like to support with your scholarship. |
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| Homebound Outreach Ministry—Tuesday, June 23 in Fellowship Hall at 4 p.m. Help us spread some love through our Homebound Ministry by connecting with our members via cards, letters, and good old-fashioned visits! Join the fun at our next meeting on June 23 at 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. |
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| Plan For Our Patriotic Service and Churchwide Picnic—Sunday, June 28 You don’t want to miss our Patriotic program, In God We Trust, on Sunday, June 28! Then, join us immediately after Morning Worship for our church picnic in the Great Room! You can drop off your dish(es) before Bible Fellowship or Morning Worship. We will have a big crowd, and we need your help! Fried chicken, tea, and water are provided. Begin planning a dish to feed 10+ people:
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| Brazil Mission Trip—Friday, July 10–Saturday, July 18 We have two members of our fellowship, Connie Collins and Jim Crain, traveling to Brazil to serve along the Amazon River on a medical mission trip. Along with providing medical care, the team is ministering to local villages through VBS, youth, women’s, and men’s ministries. To help support this mission, Jim has created an Amazon Wish List with supplies needed for these outreach efforts. If you’d like to be part of what God is doing on this trip, this is a simple and meaningful way to contribute. Thank you for your prayers and support! |
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| Vacation Bible School—Illumination Station—Sunday, July 12–Thursday, July 16—at 6 p.m. It’s that time of year! Vacation Bible School is Sunday, July 12—Thursday, July 16 and we still have a few positions we need filled to help make it a success!! Our theme this year is Illumination Station! Our kids will have the brightest week of the year! They will be learning how to shine bright in a dark world. While many people claim to know Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. During VBS our kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects and reveals! Contact Chance at (409) 718-0525 or Tammy at (409) 749-4861 and let them know where YOU can help! We have several places you could volunteer in. We have the following openings:
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| I'm a Christian Now!—Sunday, July 19—Sunday, August 9—10:15 a.m. Has your child recently made a decision to follow Christ? Has your child been asking questions about what it means to be a Christian? Or has your child been asking questions about Heaven? If so, this class is just what you’re looking for to help your child understand what it means to be saved and to have assurance of their place in Heaven. You may register at: www.firstnederland.com/kids-class. |
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| Give the Way Most Meaningful for You Give in the Offering Plate as it is passed during the Offertory, drop your gifts in the Offering Boxes placed at each entrance of the Sanctuary for your convenience, or donate online at firstnederland.com/give |
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| We'll See You at gather—Friends, Books, and coffee! Stop By During Our Hours Stop by gather Sunday mornings 8:30—10:15 a.m. or Wednesday nights 5:30—6:30 p.m.! If you haven't joined the gather Facebook group, what are you waiting for? You will get up-to-date info for the month. Stop by on your way to Bible Fellowship or Morning Worship for a treat and a cup of coffee or cappuccino! TODAY we are having hash brown casserole and French toast casserole. For more information about gather or book club, contact Kristen Washburn at (409) 960-9694. | |
| Open Bible Discussion—Tuesdays in Room 1317 Join us every Tuesday at noon in Room 1317 (across from the library) as we have an open Bible Discussion covering a multitude of subjects. Join us and have your questions ready to discuss! |
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| Prayer Meeting on Wednesday Nights—Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Join us Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall to sing a few hymns, bring our burdens to the Lord through a time of prayer, and receive an excellent devotional! |
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| Celebration Choir (for anyone College+)— Wednesdays in the Choir Loft at 6:50 p.m. Adults join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:50 p.m. for choir practice. Not a member? Contact Dale or Cindy Laird for more information about joining! |
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| Silvertones— Thursdays in Fellowship Hall at 10 a.m. Senior adults join us on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. for choir practice. Not a member? Contact Dale for more information about joining! |
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| Open Bible Discussion is not meeting on Friday, June 26 or Friday, July 3. We will start meeting again on Friday, July 10. Bring your friends and your questions! |
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