Order of Worship
July 5, 2026 |
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Welcome to Worship |
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| Call to Worship | Lion and the Lamb |
| Singing Together | Days of Elijah |
| Welcome | Hutt North |
| Ministry Updates | Hutt North |
| Scripture Reading | Student |
| Singing Together | Hymn 301 I Am Resolved |
| Offertory Song | Hymn 410 It Is Well with My Soul |
| Offertory Prayer | Pat Rogers |
| Offertory | Girls Camp video |
| Choral Message | God Bless the USA Celebration Choir & Orchestra |
| Mission Trip Commission | Phillip Casper |
| Message | Phillip Casper Colossians: In Christ Alone The Power of Reputation Colossians 1: 1-8 |
| Invitation | They'll Know We Are Christians |
| Closing Song | Make Us One |
Announcements
| Lunch Bunch Fun—Tuesday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. We’re taking a lunch excursion on Tuesday, July 9 and you’re invited! We’ll leave the church at 10:30 a.m. and travel together on the church bus. Bring your friends, your lunch money, and plan to be gone for about 3 hours. This trip is designed especially for senior adults, but everyone is welcome. No need to sign up—just show up and enjoy the day with us! |
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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. Vacation Bible School is coming up quick! If you are volunteering or would like to volunteer, then join us immediately after Morning Worship TODAY for a short meeting! 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. Join us for game night on Friday, July 17 in Fellowship Hall! Wear your favorite red, white, and blue attire, bring your favorite games to play, and your favorite food to share! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors and join us for a great time of fun and fellowship! |
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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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| 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 blueberry cobbler. 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. | |
| Youth Bible Study—Sundays at 5 p.m. in the Student Center Youth Bible Study is on Sunday Evenings at 5 p.m. in the Student Center. Join us as we explore God's words and learn how to apply it to our daily lives. |
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| 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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| 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 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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