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Ocala First United Methodist Church
Life Unscripted: The Story of Ruth | Toughing It Out
There's a general assumption in life that hard work is rewarded. Many people work hard, but Scripture reminds us that hard word AND obedience to God’s ways bring reward. Ruth’s story invites us to consider how faithfulness in the small, unseen moments becomes the very place where God’s blessing begins to unfold.
Locations & Times
Ocala First United Methodist Church
1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
FIRST TIME GUESTS
Welcome! We'd love to know you were here so we can connect and support you in your faith journey. Fill out a Connect Card by clicking on the link below.
https://fumcocala.churchcenter.com/people/forms/977143PERSONAL REFLECTION
+ Where in your life are you simply “toughing it out?”
+ How might God be inviting you to move from striving to faithful obedience?
+ Where in your life are you simply “toughing it out?”
+ How might God be inviting you to move from striving to faithful obedience?
TODAY'S WORSHIP SERVICE
Contemporary Set List | 9 a.m.
That's Who I Praise
What a God
Who Else
Worthy
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Traditional Order of Worship | 11 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship: Land of Rest
Opening Hymn: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Opening Prayer
Affirmation of Faith: #884
Gloria Patri: #70 - Glory Be to the Father
Passing the Peace
Offering
Offertory: Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Doxology: #95 - Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow
Prayer Concerns
Call to Prayer: #344 - Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Time of Prayer
Special Music - Gospel Medley | Jef & Karen Puracan
Message
Closing Hymn: #415 - Take Up Thy Cross
Benediction
Choral Amen
Sending Forth: Festal Postlude
Contemporary Set List | 9 a.m.
That's Who I Praise
What a God
Who Else
Worthy
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Traditional Order of Worship | 11 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship: Land of Rest
Opening Hymn: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Opening Prayer
Affirmation of Faith: #884
Gloria Patri: #70 - Glory Be to the Father
Passing the Peace
Offering
Offertory: Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Doxology: #95 - Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow
Prayer Concerns
Call to Prayer: #344 - Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Time of Prayer
Special Music - Gospel Medley | Jef & Karen Puracan
Message
Closing Hymn: #415 - Take Up Thy Cross
Benediction
Choral Amen
Sending Forth: Festal Postlude
READING PLAN
View or download our reading plan for the book of Ruth.
https://9881b098-f7c2-44d8-ad3a-c742011fbbfa.filesusr.com/ugd/ee1b2e_4c276af545554c07988c8204a3f32ff1.pdfMAIN IDEA
GIVE
When you give of your time, talents and resources, you are directly impacting our church, our community, and our world. Thank you for your offering and for being an integral part in making disciples of Jesus Christ by loving God and loving people.
https://fumcocala.org/givePRAYER
At Ocala First UMC we believe in the power of prayer. We would love to pray for any requests you may have. Simply fill out the form below and know that our staff and prayer team will be praying for you.
https://fumcocala.churchcenter.com/people/forms/967026LISTEN ON SPOTIFY
Sing along to the songs from Sunday morning all week long! Check out our Contemporary Worship Playlist on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NTGmH6ft4ust9Tn4vQQG8?si=oBun9eIRSECjq3xc8YhvIg&pi=CBROeVMUSOiTV&nd=1&dlsi=2ec1c2eeb98b48faUPCOMING EVENTS
Check out our upcoming events ...
https://fumcocala.churchcenter.com/registrations/eventsTREE HOUSE KIDS
Kids 4 years - 5th grade are invited to join us for The Oaks on Sunday mornings from 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. and for Canopy Club on Wednesday nights from 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in the Rich Bldg.
https://fumcocala.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/category/93127ROOTED YOUTH MINISTRY
Students 6th - 12th grade are invited to join us for Bible Study on Sundays from 9 - 10 a.m. in the Parlor and for Youth Group on Wednesday nights from 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in the Youth Bldg.
https://fumcocala.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/category/98218OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who transform the Ocala community and the world.
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who transform the Ocala community and the world.