Sweetwater United Methodist Church
Worship November 5, 2023 (All Saints Sunday)
Join us in-person or digitally for our weekly worship service!
Locations & Times
Sweetwater UMC
1092 Jackson-Liberty Rd, Wesson, MS 39191, USA
Sunday 9:15 AM
Order of Worship
Prelude Ms. Cathy Warren
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Jonathan Tullos
“After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!’" Revelation 7:9-10 (NRSV)
Opening Prayer
*Hymn Because He Lives 364
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed 881
*Act of Praise The 70
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Concerns and Praises
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Rev. Tullos
Worship Through Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Music Ms. Warren
*Act of Praise The Doxology 95
Hymn Take Time to Be Holy 395
Children’s Sermon Rev. Tullos
The Scripture 1 John 4:7-21 Rev. Tullos
Sermon A Methodist Loves Others Rev. Tullos
Invitation to Discipleship
The altar rail is open for anyone who wishes to come and pray. If you would like to join the church or be baptized, please speak with the pastor following the worship service.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion UMH 12
*Hymn Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus 349
*The Benediction Rev. Tullos
*Postlude Ms. Warren
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Jonathan Tullos
“After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!’" Revelation 7:9-10 (NRSV)
Opening Prayer
*Hymn Because He Lives 364
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed 881
*Act of Praise The 70
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Concerns and Praises
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Rev. Tullos
Worship Through Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Music Ms. Warren
*Act of Praise The Doxology 95
Hymn Take Time to Be Holy 395
Children’s Sermon Rev. Tullos
The Scripture 1 John 4:7-21 Rev. Tullos
Sermon A Methodist Loves Others Rev. Tullos
Invitation to Discipleship
The altar rail is open for anyone who wishes to come and pray. If you would like to join the church or be baptized, please speak with the pastor following the worship service.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion UMH 12
*Hymn Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus 349
*The Benediction Rev. Tullos
*Postlude Ms. Warren
Announcements for This Week
We have teamed up with Mt. Zion Church to help stock their food pantry. We have been asked to collect canned vegetables for the time being. Any items you wish to donate can be left in the church kitchen.
Sunday school for all ages is offered following the worship service.
Brother Jonathan’s office hours at Sweetwater this week: Thursday 10 AM – 3 PM.
Charge Conference is Sunday, November 12 at 3 PM. We will meet at Centenary UMC in McComb.
We will soon need to advise the bishop and cabinet about continuing Brother Jonathan’s appointment to Sweetwater. If you have any comments you wish to be taken into consideration as the PPR discerns, please contact Sheila Gill. PPRC meets November 2 at 5:30.
Lectionary Readings for October 29, 2023
Old Testament Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalter: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46
Sunday school for all ages is offered following the worship service.
Brother Jonathan’s office hours at Sweetwater this week: Thursday 10 AM – 3 PM.
Charge Conference is Sunday, November 12 at 3 PM. We will meet at Centenary UMC in McComb.
We will soon need to advise the bishop and cabinet about continuing Brother Jonathan’s appointment to Sweetwater. If you have any comments you wish to be taken into consideration as the PPR discerns, please contact Sheila Gill. PPRC meets November 2 at 5:30.
Lectionary Readings for October 29, 2023
Old Testament Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Psalter: Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17
Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46
Hymn - Take Time to Be Holy
https://hymnary.org/hymn/UMH/395The Great Thanksgiving for All Saints Sunday
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/book-of-worship/the-great-thanksgiving-for-all-saints-and-memorial-occasionsHymn - Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
https://hymnary.org/hymn/UMH/349Check Out our Facebook Page
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