Order of Worship
July 19, 2026 |
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Welcome to Worship |
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| Call to Worship | Open Up the Heavens |
| Singing Together | Thank You Jesus for the Blood |
| Welcome | Hutt North |
| Ministry Updates | Hutt North |
| Scripture Reading | John 6:35 Student |
| Singing Together | Hymn 366 Let Us Break Bread Together |
| Offertory Song | Hymn 365 In Remembrance |
| Offertory Prayer | Jereme Havard |
| Offertory | |
| Message | Phillip Casper Colossians: In Christ Alone Part 3 He Is Colossians 1:15-20 |
| The Lord's Supper | |
| Invitation | Just As I Am |
| Closing Song | Jesus, We Just Want to Thank You |
Announcements
| 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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| 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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| Homebound Outreach Ministry—Tuesiday, July 28 in Fellowship Hall at 4 p.m. Help us spread some love through our Homebound Ministry by connecting with our members via cards and letters. Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, July 28 at 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. We do make visits, arranged by Linda Rutty. |
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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. | |
Upcoming Dates to Remember
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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 boudin bread and apple dumplings. 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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| 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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| 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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