Order of Worship
April 26, 2026 |
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Welcome to Worship |
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| Call to Worship | Glorious Day |
| Welcome | |
| Ministry Updates | |
| Scripture Reading | Student |
| Offertory Prayer | Wade Washburn |
| Offertory | Come,Thou Fount of Every Blessing Celebration Choir & Orchestra |
| Hymn Sing | |
| Message | Phillip Casper The Don't-Be Attitudes Part 3: Fasting: What Is It Good For? Matthew 6:16-18 |
| Invitation | Hymn 285 Wherever He Leads I'll Go |
| Closing Song | Hymn 206 Blessed Be the Name |
Announcements
Save the Dates!
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| Missions Recognition Service—TONIGHT in the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. Join us for our Acteens and children’s missions recognition Sunday, April 26 at 6 p.m. Our children are receiving their awards, badges, and certificates for their accomplishments throughout the year. Reception immediately afterwards. |
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| SilverUkes Concert— Sunday, May 3—in Fellowship Hall at 5 p.m. Join us on Sunday, May 3 for our SilverUkes concert at 5 p.m. |
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| Church-Wide Ice Cream Fellowship— Sunday, May 3—in Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. Gentlemen, we owe the ladies ice cream for beating us in choir attendance last fall! So bring your favorite ice cream and scoop to be ready to serve the ladies. Drop off your items in the Fellowship Hall kitchen by 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. |
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| Girls in Action Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser—Sunday, May 17 Tickets go on sale soon for Girls in Action spaghetti lunch fundraiser. You may purchase your ticket(s) from Laura Polk before or after Morning Worship in the hallway behind the Sanctuary. Meal includes spaghetti, green beans, bread, and dessert. With the purchase of ticket(s), you are helping support girls missions education and summer camp. Contact Laura Polk to purchase yours for $8 per plate. Takeout service only. |
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| VBS—Illumination StationSunday, July 12—Thrusday, July 16 IIt’s that time of year! Vacation Bible School is Sunday, July 12—Thursday, July 16 and we need you 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 Chatagnier or Tammy Delage and sign up to volunteer! |
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| Scholarship Donations are Gladly Welcomed for Summer Camps! Mark your offering envelope "Fine Arts Camp" or “Student Camp” to specify which camp(s) you’d like to support with your scholarship donation. |
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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 ham and cheese casserole, granola bars, and yogurt bar. For more information about gather or book club, contact Kristen Washburn at (409) 960-9694. | |
| Acteens—Sundays in Room 1317 at 4 p.m. Get ready, girls in Grades 7–12! Acteens is all about looking beyond ourselves and diving headfirst into missions and ministry! We gather from September to April and finish the year with a recognition service, and trust us, it’s a blast! Throughout the year, we have a lot of fun while doing mission-based activities that’ll have you making a difference and loving every moment! | |
| Children's Missions—Sundays in the Children's Wing at 4:45 p.m. If your is child ready to learn about serving others through our mission programs, then NOW is the perfect time to start! We begin at 4:45 p.m. We have a place for every child. For more info contact Michelle at michelle@firstnederland.com.
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| Handbell Choir—Sundays at 5 p.m. If you can decode the magical symbols of music and want to join our ringing crew, give Jim a ring at (409) 749–0581 or shoot a message to Dale at dale.com. |
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| Open Bible Discussion—Tuesdays and Fridays in Room 1317 Join us every Tuesday at noon and 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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| 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, eat dinner, hang out with your friends, and stay for a Bible Study. We are starting a study in the book of Luke. |
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| Volunteers are Needed for Students on Wednesday Nights 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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| Meals for Students—Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. We have a large group of youth meeting on Wednesday nights! We need your help feeding them! We need food provided, volunteers to cook and serve, and help with clean up. If your Bible Fellowship or other ministry organization, or you as an individual or group of friends would like to help contact Lance Howell at (409) 300-2500. |
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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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| BLAST!—Bible Learning and Spiritual Training—Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Children's Wing Join us on Wednesday Nights. BLAST! is for Preschool through 6th grade. Come check us out! If you would like to volunteer for this great ministry, contact Michelle at: michelle@firstnederland.com. |
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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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| 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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| 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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