Order of Worship
July 12, 2026 |
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Welcome to Worship |
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| Scripture Reading | Psalm 100 Student |
| Call to Worship | Hymn 290 I Am Thine, O Lord |
| Singing Together | Hymn 483 Footsteps of Jesus |
| Welcome | Hutt North |
| Ministry Updates | Hutt North |
| Singing Together | Hymn 234 King of Kings |
| Offertory Song | I Must Tell Jesus |
| Offertory Prayer | Larry Dowden |
| Offertory | Jane Crain |
| Message | Phillip Casper Colossians: In Christ Alone Part 2 Prayer for Dummies Colossians 1: 9-14 |
| Invitation | Hymn 450 I Need Thee Every Hour |
| Closing Song | Make Me A Servant |
Announcements
| Brazil Mission Trip—NOW through Saturday, July 18 Remember Connie Collins and Jim Crain in your prayers and thoughts as they are on a mission trip. They are spreading the gospel and showing the love of Christ to the villages on the Amazon! |
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| Help Support Our Sound System Project Our church has approved the purchase of new sound system components to replace our aging equipment. The total cost of the project is over $36,000.00. If you would like to help support this project, you may make a designated gift of any amount. Simply write “Sound Equipment” on your giving envelope or contact Holly in the church office. Thank you in advance for your generous support of our church’s ministry! |
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| Vacation Bible School—Illumination Station—Sunday, July 12–Thursday, July 16—at 6 p.m. Vacation Bible School starts TONIGHT! During the week of VBS we need desserts: i.e. brownies, cookies, or cupcakes for the volunteers meals. You may drop your favorite dessert off in the parlor during the week. Also, if any Sunday School class would like to sponsor a meal for the volunteers, contact Jane Crain (409) 720-8036. Registration is now available online at: www.firstnederland.com/vbs. |
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| Game Night—Friday, July 17 in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m. Get ready to roll the dice , shuffle those cards, and play some dominoes at game night on Friday, July 17! Wear your most dazzling patriotic duds, pack your beloved board games, and whip up your tastiest snacks to share! Rally your family, friends and neighbors for an evening bursting with fun, laughter, and camaraderie! |
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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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Upcoming Dates to Remember
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| Hearts & Hands—Backpack Collections —Now Through August 2 Hearts & Hands is collecting backpacks to give to boys and girls at the NISD Health Fair on August 5. You may purchase backpacks for elementary through high school. You may place your donations in the black wire collection baskets in the hallway between the Sanctuary and the Education Building through Sunday, August 2. Thank you for your support of this wonderful ministry! If you would like to volunteer to help pass out the backpacks at the Health Fair, contact Sherry Meador at (409) 543-5002. | |
| 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 breakfast casserole and blueberry croissant puff. For the month of July we are reading A Promise To Believe In written by Tracie Peterson with our book club meeting on Thursday, July 23 at Legendary Gelato on Boston Ave. 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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| Students (7—12 grades)—Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Students if you are in 7—12 grades then come join us on Wednesday nights beginning at 5 p.m.! You can play games, hang out with your friends, and stay for a Bible Study. |
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| Volunteers are Needed for Students on Wednesday Nights Do you enjoy helping with Youth? Then, we need your superhero skills on Wednesday nights at 5 p.m. to help our awesome students! If you're ready to join the adventure, give Hutt a ring or text at (432) 770-0167 and say, "Count me in!" |
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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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| SilverUkes— Thursdays in Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. Senior adults join us on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. for ukulele practice. Not a member? Contact Dale or Barbara Shirley for more information about joining! |
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| Open Bible Discussion— Fridays in Room 1317 at 1 p.m. Join us every Friday at 1 p.m. 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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